Favorite Dramas
Make me laugh. Bring me to tears. Give me happy endings.
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1. A Love to Kill
Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
My all time favorite. But if you're very sensitive, it will seriously affect you. It's a tragedy/melo/makjang.
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2. Defendant
Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes
Prison drama. A bit "heavy" (a bit darker than korean TV usually allows) but definitely well written, and full of suspense.
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3. Money Flower
Korean Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
Reason Jang Hyuk is now my number 1 favorite actor. This drama is completely unpredictable.
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4. It Started with a Kiss
Taiwanese Drama - 2005, 20 episodes
This drama is known as a classic. It opened me up to a new kind of humor. It was a new world for me. I had never laughed so much in my entire life.
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5. Orange Days
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
Wonderful story about finding love despite having a handicap.
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6. Are You Human Too?
Korean Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
What if a robot showed more humanity than us ? That drama surpassed my expectations. Never ever thought a sci-fi production would be in my top 10 of all time favorites. I was blown away!
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7. Cain and Abel
Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes
Probably So Ji Seob's best drama to date. Don't be fooled by the (quite subpar) 1st episode. It's about rivalry between two brothers.
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8. Healer
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Well what can I say ? Fantastic story, perfect cast. What struck me were the quality of the female roles. Thank you writer-nim!
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9. Full House
Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
Oldie but goodie. Extremely fun to watch, including the fashion sense at the time (note : it's of course a bit over the top since the lead is rich therefore extra)
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10. Liar Game
Korean Drama - 2014, 12 episodes
Lee Sang Yoon and Shin Sung Rok are completely awesome here. Loved it because it was all about mind games. How far would you go for money ?
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11. My Lovely Sam Soon
Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
Most definitely ahead of its time in terms of female depiction, though I'm not a fan of everything. Hilarious as well. Pure classic.
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12. Fated to Love You
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Brilliant! Perfect leads, Jang Hyuk and Jang Na Ra don't disappoint. It's hilarious and beautiful to watch.
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13. Missing You
Korean Drama - 2012, 21 episodes
Oh my goodness everytime Yoon Eun Hye cries I cry with her. Very well produced drama, full of emotions and suspense.
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14. Remember: War of the Son
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
I tell you Nam Goong Min is a phenomenal villain! Yoon Seung Ho is amazing here as well. Legal drama about lies and corruption, power of money etc.
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15. The Secret Life of My Secretary
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
This one is a huge milkshake of laughter and tears. Very moving, fresh and fun.
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16. I'm Not a Robot
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
Very different from what I expected. The female roles are quality, kudos to the male writer-nims for this.
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17. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Game changer in Korea as one of the rare shows at the time that showed a difference in terms of how men and women were depicted (Kim Sam Soon is another classic that did the same before this one). Killed many stereotypes.
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18. Mask
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
Soo Ae won me as a fan here. Makjang, full of craziness, secrets and suspense from start to finish.
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19. The Girl Who Sees Scents
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Ok, if you want to see a scary villain (played by Nam Goong Min), specifically because he looks innocent, try this one.
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20. Who Are You: School 2015
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Impressed by Kim So Hyun. She's definitely showing off her skills here. This story is not what you'd expect.
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21. Last Friends
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Touching and realistic. About how friendship can help us deal with the challenges and problems life throws at us.
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22. Queen of Ambition
Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes
Another great drama with Soo Ae. What I can tell you though, is that this is not a typical lead role that she's playing.
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23. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
SOON
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24. Secret Garden Special
Korean Special - 2011, 1 episode
SOON
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25. Meteor Garden
Taiwanese Drama - 2001, 19 episodes
SOON
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26. Rooftop Prince
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
SOON
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27. Vincenzo
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes