Ultimate Relaxing Feel Good Romances
I watch these when I am feeling down and I need something feel good and gentle. I will keep adding more as I watch them.
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1. Summer Strike
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
A slight romance, but it is more focused on the FL finding herself. It's a very gentle watch with beautiful imagery. It's good escapism.
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2. When the Weather Is Fine
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Winter vibes. It makes you feel weirdly warm and cosy. It's a cute romance, with no convoluted twists, just small little misunderstandings. The soundtrack and imagery are soothing and gentle with lots of quiet moments, which allows you to just relax. Enjoy!
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3. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
One of the ultimate feel-goods! No messy drama or evil characters scheming to destroy the two leads. It's, again, got pretty and gentle imagery. Not loud or overwhelming.
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4. Strong Girl Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
I think this is on almost all good romance lists for good reason. It's a funny, feel-good drama, with a cute swoon-worthy romance thrown in. Again, barely any outside interference between the two leads, no messy plot-points. Love it!
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5. Bad Buddy
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
So cuuuute! This is BL. I love that they are so supportive of each other, even when they have been taught to be enemies from day one. There are no melodramatic twists to the story, just a little bait-and-switch ending.
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6. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Love this one. It has one infuriating second lead for the FL, which leads to some silly decisions made by her, but it is still a really good feel-good drama. Relaxing watch.
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7. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Urgh! Another ultimate feel-good. The imagery is stunning. It's so relaxing to watch dramas that aren't based on the hustle and bustle of city life, and instead, focus on the slower and softer countryside. There is a section that some might find triggering, mainly attempted sexual assault, but it is swiftly dealt with.
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8. Blueming
Korean Drama - 2022, 11 episodes
Again with the imagery! This is a BL again. The romance between the ML's is one of mutual understanding and acceptance, which is something I think everyone ultimately wants. They support each other wholeheartedly. It's a very relaxing drama, with only one slight twist/misunderstanding.
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9. From Me to You
Japanese Movie - 2010
(RIP Haruma Miura) This is another aesthetically pleasing romance. The FL is sweet, quiet and introverted, and the ML is gentle, supportive and loving. Very gentle and quick watch.
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10. To My Star
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Another BL. It's not the most relaxing romance on the list, but it is still a nice gentle watch still. It's sweet and heart-fluttering.
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11. Once upon a Small Town
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Another countryside-based drama. It's incredibly cute. Joy is one of my favourite modern idol turned actor. Again, the imagery is relaxing. There is no stress to this drama whatsoever, and the two leads work together to remedy any misunderstandings that may happen. Lovely!










