My Gems
Here lies the shows and movies, that really left an impression on me and that have shaped my journey.
This is an ever changing list. I don't change individual drama ratings I placed long ago, but just because something was a 10/10 two years ago doesn't mean it still remains a 10 relatively. That's why the list is jumbled up :)
Sorted By: Current Preference
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1. Better Days
Chinese Movie - 2019
Do I even need to say something? Go see it and you'll get it.
My list may change, but you will forever be mu number one!
Score: 20/10
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2. The Bond
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
I...Have...No...Words...To...Describe...This
I loved the writing and how fleshed out the main characters were, hell I even loved our main antagonist who we saw change and evolve as the years went and the protagonist's views on life change... I just UGHH it was soo good!
Score: 10/10
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3. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
All I can say is that, this is the drama that roped my direct and extended family (a.k.a locals) into watching K-dramas
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4. Shogun
Japanese Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
A cinematic masterpiece.
I almost go a new tv and a whole dolby atmos system to better experience it.
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5. Daily Dose of Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Alexa, please play I Smile by DAY6
5000 buckets of tears/10
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6. Sunny
Korean Movie - 2011
I love this movie so much and mostly because of the memories tied to it.
I cried so badly I had to call my then best friend to complain about how sad it made me. Then she proceeded to watched it, also cried her eyes out and called to complain back. Oh the memories~
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7. With You
Chinese Drama - 2016, 24 episodes
Will always be in my top 5 dramas no matter what you ask me. This was very touching and it felt so realistic and maybe that's why I fell for it.
The teenage years felt very grounded, yes this is a rom-com but it focused on so much more of what shapes a regular teenager's life. From family, to studies, to love, to friendships the writers were able to capture all that and more and explore it in a beautiful and nostalgic way
Score: 10/10
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8. Eulachacha Waikiki
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
Probably the be comedy show in kdrama-land. It's so good and filled with laughter from start to finish.
An absolute gem and a 100% recommend
Score: 10/10
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9. The Devil Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
It's the best drama of 2021
FIGHT
ME
Score: 10/10
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10. Be Melodramatic
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Awesome OST, if anyone ever ask me for the perfectly balanced drama, I'll always recommend this. There isn't one member of the main ensemble I didn't end up liking, in fat I became a fan of each and everyone of them.
Score: 10/10
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11. Go Brother!
Chinese Movie - 2018
I thought this was a comedy...I thought wrong. Really beautiful yet heartbreaking watch. I love it sm and would recommend it if you just watched The Bond
Score: 10/10
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12. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
A rollercoaster of laughter and so many interesting moments, which is so baffling cause if you're like me you'd expect a ton of drama but instead we got the queen and king making us roll on the ground.
It's basically the drama that made me give period dramas a try, an it had to be the isekai'd drama lol. Would be a ten if not for the ending.
Score:9.5/10
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13. Pyramid Game
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
I think this has to be my best watch in 2024 in terms of kdramas; it was really well written and I loved our main female lead. Although it had little discrepancies here and there, I know I will rremember this one as one of my most fun and thrilling watches of this year if not ever.
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14. Hi Venus
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
You want fluffy? Skinship? Flirty but light on the drama? Barely any external conflict or dumb misunderstandings? Feel even more single and alone than before?
This is the drama for you lmao. Idk why it's not a 10, maybe caution for when I rewatch it?
Score: 9.5/10
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15. The Trunk
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
I thought I disliked slowburns... until I saw this.
Some disliked it and I can see where they're coming from but I really enjoyed it as a binge watcher. Maybe my taste is changing...or the writers absolutely ATE.
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16. The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale
Korean Movie - 2019
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17. Amidst a Snowstorm of Love
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
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18. Meet Yourself
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Score: 8/10
It's the male leads eyes. He cemented this drama into my gems, just with his honey like gaze.
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19. Shanai Marriage Honey
Japanese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
If you know you know.
I have rewatched this 4 times and it was released in 2020 (now 2022) meaning I've watched it 2 times since 2021. Bro I even went as far as to buy the untranslated manga cause it's that good and too short.
Score: 7.5/10
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20. Go Ho's Starry Night
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
I wouldn't say this is my all time favorite and I'm sure there are dramas which surpass this one's ratings that I have watched, but I added this one here because of it's high rewatchability...goodness from the first time I saw it, I knew this was a rewatchable gem. I have seen it every year at least twice, it's become a staple for me
Score: 7/10