GREATEST ROMANCE DRAMA'S IMO

  • You might be wondering why the ratings of the shows doesn't seem to match their order, it's cause I ordered them in terms of emotional impact for me. And the ratings I try to make it more objective. Some shows may hit home with me, but they don't do their genre justice, or the show doesn't acomplish what it set out to do, In those cases they might be higher on the  list, but with  a lower rating. 
  • On the other hand, there are some shows that I can look at as objectively great, with no real coplaints (Obviously I have my biases) but they don't hit home for me for whatever reason (What's wrong with secretary kim is a good example of this).

Used to be a top 10, but it's turned into my personal collection of great Dramas. Most of them are Romance focused, but even ones that aren't have enough satisfying romantic plots. 

TheoryOfMan Apr 8, 2021
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  • It's Okay, That's Love

    1. It's Okay, That's Love

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    10

    Does it get better than this?? Good strong characters, emotional, and a twist to boot. Loved it

  • Come and Hug Me

    2. Come and Hug Me

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    10

    Gut wrenching begining to end. I just hoped the best for them throughout.

  • I'm Sorry, I Love You

    3. I'm Sorry, I Love You

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Have your tissues ready. Cried from probably the first episode to the last

  • Goblin

    4. Goblin

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    I mean it's Goblin. What else is there to say. It's one of the highest rated dramas for a reason

  • Call It Love

    5. Call It Love

    Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

    9.5

    For some reason it has a very similar vibe to my mister, but they aren't even remotely talking on the same themes. This is one of those ones that you know how it will end, but ur praying ur wrong

  • My Mister

    6. My Mister

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Coming from someone that hated infidelity and purposfully avoids shows that even remotely makes it seem ok, I loved this. Mixed feelings about the ending, but understandable and I can stand with the writers decision

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    7. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    9.5

    same vibes as my beautiful gong shim, but executed much better.

  • Flower of Evil

    8. Flower of Evil

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    10

    Dark, well paced, and knows how to get you invested in the characters, must I say more?

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    9. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.5

    I have a soft spot for this, because it's two of my favourite actor/actresses. A great story with even better visuals

  • Chicago Typewriter

    10. Chicago Typewriter

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Let's just say there's a reason Goblin is put first in the recommended for this show. It's that good it's on par with the most criticaly aclaimed drama ever

  • Missing You

    11. Missing You

    Korean Drama - 2012, 21 episodes

    9.0

    I remember loving this, but I have to be honest it has a low rewatch value for me. Strong themes, But it feels like a 1 timer for me

  • Marriage Contract

    12. Marriage Contract

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    9.0

    The absolute pinnacle of marriage contract troupe. I argue there's not a single melodrama that did marriage contract nearly as good. And the ending... oh the ending

  • Just Between Lovers

    13. Just Between Lovers

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    8.0

    It handles grief well, and is a good balance of serious and playful

  • When I Fly Towards You

    14. When I Fly Towards You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    10

    All I've gotta say is It's probably the best chinese drama I've ever seen. And the OST lord help me the OST, nothing has ever quickly been added to my spotify playlist as that ost. The only OST better than this one is for my number 1 show

  • Fanletter, Please

    15. Fanletter, Please

    Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes

    10

    Short and sweet, but very cute

  • A Piece of Your Mind

    16. A Piece of Your Mind

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Very philosophical and feels preachy at times, but great overall

  • Another Miss Oh

    17. Another Miss Oh

    Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes

    8.5

    Dumb crazy twists, but a fun time lol

  • When We Were Young

    18. When We Were Young

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    8.5

    One of the few chinese dramas here, It deserves its spot. Cute at times, fun at times, and emotional when it needs to be

  • What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

    19. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    I have a strong bias to this show *insert* "Aura" lmao but it's a fun ride. some modern audiences might have a problem with it, but it's a product of it's time and it's great in that sence

  • Uncontrollably Fond

    20. Uncontrollably Fond

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.0

    A great show with low rewatch value. I barely remember much from it, but I remember it was nice. Outside of some (imo) cliche stuff

  • Definitely Not Today

    21. Definitely Not Today

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    9.0

    China Cooked with this one lol. I haven't seen indie type vibe as good as this since this show. Across all drama nations

  • Tune in for Love

    22. Tune in for Love

    Korean Movie - 2019

    9.5
  • Fake It Till You Make It

    23. Fake It Till You Make It

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

    9.0

    I loved it, mostly for the main characters, but I can acknoledge that it did not do a lot of topics which it tried to bring up justice. It felt like surface level stuff. And it also didn't know how to do villains. but weirdly enough only female ones. It felt like when there's a female villain, they had to do some disney marvel stuff where they tried to reoncile them and say oh they had a tragic backstory that's why. It felt hollow and uneeded. People can just be dickheads for no reason

  • Across the Ocean to See You

    24. Across the Ocean to See You

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 44 episodes

    8.5

    Flip every pre-conception about rom-coms you have in ur mind on it's head lmaoo. Funny from begining to end, and a final (expected) twist to wrap up the perfect rom-com. Outside of some not really needed eps, it was great

  • 100-manen no Onna-tachi

    25. 100-manen no Onna-tachi

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Our Beloved Summer

    26. Our Beloved Summer

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    You've probably seen the clips everywhere, it's funny and great. I feel like some characters got away with being bad because of situations, but still a fun watch

  • Dali and the Cocky Prince

    27. Dali and the Cocky Prince

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    8.5

    This came out of nowhere for me. Great story, great acting, loved watching it. Just unfortunately there's not much else to it. You aren't left wanting more, You aren't left pondering anything, You just loved how down to earth and amazing the characters are. I don't want to say it's forgetable because it's honestly great, but it is kinda forgetable

  • Itaewon Class

    28. Itaewon Class

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Revenge plot with a  guy way to nice to make the revenge properly enjoyable. MC felt way to perfect, wanting to do everything the correct way. But what I do like is the satisfying relationships and how it ends. 2nd lead syndrome fans will love this

  • Dear.M

    29. Dear.M

    Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Extracurricular

    30. Extracurricular

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    9.5

    Dark themes done extremely well. And i just gotta say it the FL really fucked over the ML lol. Man was doing good till she came along

  • Go Back Couple

    31. Go Back Couple

    Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    8.5
  • Twenty-Five Twenty-One

    32. Twenty-Five Twenty-One

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    9.0

    It will stay at the bottom of this list simply because I hate the ending lol. Great show tho

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