Pure Nostalgia

The ones that got me into Asian dramas. 

Caution warning: this list does include some major trainwreck pieces of television. You know the drill. They had their charm.

Birdie Jan 10, 2023
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  • Ojakgyo Brothers

    1. Ojakgyo Brothers

    Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes

    8.0
  • The Heirs

    2. The Heirs

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes

    6.0

    I discovered Korean dramas after stumbling upon a review of The Heirs. I guess it was Google sponsored or something. The memories... this show was such an event LOL Even as a kid I found it simultaneously cringy and addicting. Also, the hold Park Shin-hye had on the industry? Inimitable. She was THAT girl.

  • I Hear Your Voice

    3. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    10

    I Hear Your Voice is one of the best Asian dramas of all time and I'm not voicing an opinion but merely stating the truth. Lee Bo-young's Jang Hye-sung is easily a top 3 heroines ever contender. 

    And yes, Lee Jong-suk was my iPod wallpaper.

  • Hana Yori Dango

    4. Hana Yori Dango

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

    8.0
  • Boys over Flowers

    5. Boys over Flowers

    Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes

    6.5

    *screeching* Almooooost paraaadiiiiseee...

  • Meteor Garden

    6. Meteor Garden

    Taiwanese Drama - 2001, 19 episodes

    8.0

    Pineapple hair rules.

  • You're Beautiful

    7. You're Beautiful

    Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes

    8.0

    This was my comfort show for such a long time. Still (As Ever) is one of my all-time favorite OSTs.

  • Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo

    8. Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes

    7.5

    I could never, ever skip that opening.

  • Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2

    9. Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    7.0
  • To the Beautiful You

    10. To the Beautiful You

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

    5.0
  • Heartstrings

    11. Heartstrings

    Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes

    5.0

    That kiss scene. You know what I am talking about.

  • Coffee Prince

    12. Coffee Prince

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes

    8.0

    I stand by the opinion that Yoon Eun-hye and Gong Yoo had some of the strongest chemistry to ever grace television.

  • Full House

    13. Full House

    Thai Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    8.0

    I actually watched this before the original. What is it with remakes?

  • Full House

    14. Full House

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

    7.5
  • Secret Garden

    15. Secret Garden

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Alexa, play That Woman by Baek Ji-young.

  • Flower Boy Next Door

    16. Flower Boy Next Door

    Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes

    10

    One of my ALL-TIME favorites. I had all the episodes downloaded and rewatched it all the time. So, so special to me.

  • Dream High

    17. Dream High

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

    9.0

    *hearts*

  • My Love from the Star

    18. My Love from the Star

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    7.5
  • The Master's Sun

    19. The Master's Sun

    Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes

    9.0

    And that was when I knew I could always trust Gong Hyo-jin.

  • Gu Family Book

    20. Gu Family Book

    Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes

    8.0
  • Boss & Me

    21. Boss & Me

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes

    9.5

    Shan Shan Comes to Eat! I was SO smitten with Zhao Liying.

  • Fated to Love You

    22. Fated to Love You

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    7.5
  • In Time with You

    23. In Time with You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2011, 13 episodes

    9.0
  • 1 Litre no Namida

    24. 1 Litre no Namida

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

    9.0

    The title is true.

  • Jewel in the Palace

    25. Jewel in the Palace

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes

    9.0

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