K-dramas that I enjoyed
It is honestly really hard for me to commit to dramas. These were the ones that I blew through quickly when I got into them.
-
1. Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
-
2. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
-
3. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
-
4. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
-
5. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
-
6. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
-
7. Hospital Playlist Season 2
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
-
8. Suspicious Partner
Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes
-
9. Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
-
10. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
-
11. The Heirs
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
-
12. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Yoon Eun Hye literally my girl crush. Gong Yoo is attractive, but Yoon Eun Hye wow. I literally cried when her character was crying. I love little domestic coffee shop settings. Nostalgia.
-
13. Fight for My Way
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Love the friends to lovers pipeline. The most famous aegyo scene ever (don't quote me on this). Wholesome neighborhood dynamics.
-
14. Because This Is My First Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
-
15. Oh My Ghost
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
-
16. She Was Pretty
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Comedy, comedy, a bit of romance, but ridiculous gag-style humour aka 100% my style. Thinking too hard about the beauty standards makes me depressed about my own acne, but really, it's what's inside and the effort that you put in that matters. I suppose.
-
17. The Secret Life of My Secretary
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
-
18. My ID Is Gangnam Beauty
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Cha Eunwoo is hot. Commentary on beauty standards that was somewhat relatable. Idk. Cha Eunwoo is hot.
-
19. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Big fan of the manhwa. Big fan of Kim Go Eun. This drama was made for me (jk). The casting was perfect, seriously, even the Baek siblings who were definitely not foreigners. I'm glad that the characters weren't set in the typical ML/FL mold.
-
20. Extraordinary You
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
The plot was a bit jumpy?? I enjoy pathetic characters finding comfort in each other though.
-
21. Itaewon Class
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
The first episode had me bawling. Though I enjoyed it, the rest of the series failed to evoke the same reaction. The story was heartwarming, heartbreaking and dark. I was, I admit, not a great fan of Jo Yi Seo's characterization. Park Seojoon's acting was a point in his favour. Wasn't so sure about the romantic relationship between the leads and the last minute kidnapping drama. Good OST. Wanted to love this drama, but personally didn't quite get there.
-
22. Doom at Your Service
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
A little exhausting if I have to say. Confusing?? Big Park Boyoung fan but I didn't think the story was logical, rational or memorable. I suppose it didn't fit my personal taste.
-
23. Queen of the Ring
Korean Drama - 2017, 21 episodes
A tiny bit trashy. But feel-good, guilty-pleasure style.
-
24. Lovestruck in the City
Korean Drama - 2020, 17 episodes
Indie feel. The main characters were hot. Vibes, I guess.
-
25. Goong
Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes
Ngl the male characters pissed me off. Story dragged too much. Healthy communication - what is that?? Male leads pretty but pushy. Big Yoon Eun Hye fan but her character was a bit of a pushover - still, reasonable for her character. Nostalgic.
-
26. Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Production quality, casting etc. etc. through the roof - STONKS yadda yadda. Park Eun Bin outdid herself. Kdrama romcom style. Plenty of heartwarming moments. Lovely.
-
27. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
Bullshit ending made me mad but the rest was lit. Vulgar humour but hehehe.
-
28. Memories of the Alhambra
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Again with an ending that made me go wtf. Fascinating concept, I love Park Shin Hye, but ???
-
29. My Mister
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Outstanding. Watched the drama for IU but Park Dong Hoon the character was amazing. Like, even I was falling in love and sympathizing with this middle-aged man. **edit: well shit this is tarnished.
-
30. Love Alarm
Korean Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
Not sure how I feel about high school dramas. I think they are relentlessly entertaining yet so entirely removed from reality. I guess they captured the bleakness of a poor female lead's tragic life very well. Attractive cast.
-
31. Love Alarm Season 2
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Love alarm was my addictive poison (night) apple
-
32. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
Cha Eunwoo is hot. I like how Goo Haeryung was cool, well-read, mature, intelligent and attractive etc. The healthiest female lead characterization I've ever seen. Emperor pissed me off so bad. The way they depicted the court was kind of messed up. But romance focus so it didn't matter too much??
-
33. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Dragged alot. Unrealistic as heck even when they were trying to be realistic (read: business, military). Mc pulling the heroic lone wolf stunts pissed me off but it's a drama so whatever. It was popular for a reason and that is the chemistry. Dragged a bit but whoop whoop chemistry.
-
34. My Love from the Star
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
I loved this so bad. No wonder everyone called it a classic. When are they going to make dramas like this again bruh.
-
35. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Haven't been so invested in a drama since forever holy shit. Plot armour but I was invested af. Main leads did pretty good with the acting
-
36. 100 Days My Prince
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Pleasantly surprised by DO's acting. He suited the role very well and some
-
37. Reply 1988
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
Took me a couple of tries but I loved the nostalgic vibes and comedy and everything once I got into it. I'm going to ignore real-life, but the characters' chemistry was outstanding. The parents especially. Hilarious, feel-good.
-
38. Reply 1997
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
Honestly very different from reply 1988. Enjoyed it so much, though. Really appreciate relatable female leads. Hilarious.
-
39. Squid Game
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Everyone and their mother knows this because it blew up, Netflix, pop culture phenomenon shit etcetc. Very heart-stopping.
-
40. Queen of Tears
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes