Romance without the Bit**es

After years of regret and resentment Jung Da Jung  files for divorce from Hong Dae Young, and if that's not bad enough, instead of a promotion Hong Dae Young gets fired from his job. Full of frustration, he heads to his old high school basketball court where he would make a wish if he got a basket in from center court. He wished to go back to the beginning, cue lightning and a momentary power outage. Now 18, Dae Young convinces his friend to act as guardian and he enrolls in the same school as his 18 y/o twins, to relive his basketball dream, and get to know his kids again.

Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Maybe, it's not the type I usually rewatch but it's very good, it's about forgiveness & communication.

When Yoo Shi Jin and Seo Dae Yeong catch a thief, sending him to the hospital, Kang Mo Yeon initially mistakes them for gang members who are chasing the boy. Yoo Shi Jin is instantly smitten and flirts shamelessly. When the mistake is cleared up they find it's hard for a surgeon and a special forces officer to find common ground. Months later after she rebuffs the chairman sexual advances she's sent on a dangerous 'volunteer' mission to Urk to help the military set up a field hospital. When Dr. Kang's team arrives, it's Yoo Shi Jin's Alpha Team who they'll be working with and it seems their feelings for each other haven't resolved.

Action, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Relevant to the list - ok, there is a catty woman, but she's not around much, so I find it easy to discount the character. 

Rewatchable? - Yes, I really like this drama and the bromance and second couple are wonderful.

Kim Shin was an unbeatable general in the Goryeo army, although fiercely loyal, the king's advisor convinced him he was dangerous. With his army, his sister and finally himself murdered by the king's order, his great resentment made him an immortal. For 900 years he's been wandering the earth looking for his bride, the woman who can remove the sword from his chest and finally give him peace. Ji Eun Tak was born the Goblin bride, because she can see ghosts she's an outcast and despised by her family, on her 19th birthday she makes three wishes and somehow summons Kim Shin, he grants her first two wishes but not the third.  After figuring out how to summon him and witnessing his power she decides to take on her fate as the Goblin bride, no knowing it's true purpose.

Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Relevant to the List - I clearly gloss over the aunt & cousin to put this on this list.

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love this drama. Goblin's & Eun Tak's budding romance, the bromance with the Grim Reaper. It's wonderful.

Seo Jung Hoo, aka Healer is a night courier, known to do anything shy of murder for money, along with his genius hacker handler they're a formidable team. Chae Young Shin is an internet tabloid reporter always on the lookout for her next scoop, and Kim Moon Ho is a highly successful news reporter. The three cross paths when Moon Ho hires Healer to find someone and one of the potential subjects is Chae Young Shin. Young Shin's been hearing rumors of this Healer and thinks finding him will make for an interesting story. Their lives become intricately entwined as they unravel the connection they all share.

Action, Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, it is such a great story, and who doesn't love Ji Chang Wook?

aka - In-House Marriage Honey. After breaking up with her long time boyfriend, Ami joins a dating app & finds Manatsu's profile, he's looking for someone willing to marry the day they meet.

Romance, Comedy

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's an easy watch and quite cute.

While on hiatus from his university position, criminologist Professor Bo hires Jian Yao to translate research material.  When young boys in the area start going missing, everyone suspects Professor Bo, the elusive man staying in the supposedly haunted villa. With his background in criminology and his observant assistant, Jian Yao, they team up to solve the first in a series of connected cases.

Thriller, Psychological, Mystery, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love this drama, but be aware, it can be graphic at times, so it's not for everyone.

When Kang Joo Eun was a teenager she was beautiful, with the world laid out at her feet, now overweight and an average lawyer, she's determined to get her image back after becoming a laughing stock on national television. After meeting three men on a plane when returning to Korea, she is convinced that one of them is the famous trainer, John Kim. But she gets more than she bargained for when the three of them take over her health management.

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Relevant to the List - ok, the co-worker is awful, catty, stole her BF, held a grudge and was mean, but she doesn't try to destroy the FL or her new relationship. This makes me wonder if it really belongs in the collection, LOL

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's very enjoyable. The friendship with all the guys and their bromance is great.

While prepping for her SATs Danbi gets transported back in time where she meets King Sejong. Mistaken for a eunuch she becomes a teacher to the king after she convinces him that she understands math and a myriad of other subjects. (King Sejong is based on a real king who enabled amazing advancements in writing & the sciences for Korea)

Historical, Romance, Comedy, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Yes, this is one of my go to fluff dramas. I love this drama, especially when I need something light.

Former Hallyu star and everyone's goddess, Oh Yoon Seo  hasn't had a project since her scandal 2 years ago. After reading a script meant for a label mate she begs the writer to give her a part, the writer agrees if she will work at a law firm for 3 months.  Going to work at Always Law Firm, she's paired with Kwon Jung Rok, a no nonsense lawyer who has no interest in wasting his time training a former star with no real world experience.

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Law

Rewatchable? - Yes, even though Yoon Seo is an innocent ditz, her character development is good, and believable. Also, who doesn't want to see Lee Dong Wook & Yoo In Ah together again.

Kang Cheol is an Olympic Medalist, self-made man, and the main character of the webtoon W. When Oh Sung Moo can't contact her father, the author of W, she heads to his home office. While looking for clues as to her father's whereabouts, Sung Moo gets pulled into the webtoon where she trips over the critically injured Kang Cheol.

Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Relevant to the List - the secretary isn't bad, & all the other angst is caused by men.

Rewatchable? - Yes, I actually kept putting this drama off, thinking I wouldn't like it, but I love it.

Lee Young Joon is the CEO of his large family run business, he's highly successful, but also narcissistic and difficult to work for. After nine years of making Lee Yeong Joon look good & stroking his massive ego, Kim Min So decides to quit her job.  Young Joon can't imagine why she'd leave and assumes she wants to get married, he decides the logical thing to do is propose.

Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love that there are no catty love rivals, and that she's a strong independent woman.

From a young age reporter Nam Hong Joo has had premonitions, but she has never been able to change the outcome. After rookie prosecutor, Jung Jae Chan, moves in across the street, he starts having premonitions as well, and following one Jae Chan manages to save the lives of both Hong Joo, and a young police officer, Han Woo Tak, when the three start having similar dreams they work together to change their tragic outcomes.

Mystery, Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love this drama, it's interesting and unique, and I love the bromance.

With the promise of a large raise, Ahn Jung Won convinces his four best friends from med school to work at his family's hospital, except Yang Suk Hyung, his condition is that they reform their band. The story is about their day to day lives, where everything from small to large can be meaningful. 

Friendship, Romance, Medical

Rewachable? - Yes, I enjoyed both the cast and the stories.

aka - An Incurable Case of Love. On a school trip to Tokyo, Sakura Nanase witnessed a medical emergency, after calling for help Tendo Kairi, a handsome doctor, came to the rescue. This was a major turning point in her life and she studied to become a nurse to meet him again. After 5 years, she's now a rookie nurse and has started her first job at the same hospital as Tendo Kairi, however he isn't the kind compassionate doctor she remembered.

Comedy, Romance, Medical

Rewatchable? - Yes, wow this is so cute and sweet. A very easy watch, a bit goofy at times, but still good.

Do Bong Soon is a small woman, with a big sense of justice, she also inherited supernatural strength from her mother, but it must be used for good or the power is taken away. When she's looking for a job in the gaming industry she's offered a bodyguard position, guarding Ahn Min Hyuk, a handsome and carefree/childish CEO. Bong Soon declines the offer at first, until she learns Min Hyuk is the CEO of Ainsoft, the gaming company she most wants to work for. With a promise that she can switch to game development in the future, Bong Soon agrees to help Ahn Min track down whoever has been threatening him and Ainsoft.

Action, Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Yes, I LOVE PHS, and he is so flirty in this role. The way PHS looks at PBY melts my heart.

After embarrassing himself at a high school talent show, Park Jung Min has had stage fright. His high school crush, Kwan Na Ra (aka Jenny) was the visual of a failed girl group. Jung Min is overjoyed when Jenny walks into the convenience store where he work, and he cant believe luck when he learns that she wants to learn to play the guitar so she can launch her solo career. Now, how to get her to ask for lessons...

Romance, Comedy, Music

Rewatchable? - Yes, This is such a sweet easy to watch drama. The music is a joy to listen to.

Top star Qiao Jing Jing is beautiful, talented, and seems to be good at everything, until online comments start circulating about how bad she is at gaming. These rumors put her position as the game's ambassador at stake and she must quickly improve her skills. Thankfully while practicing she happens upon Yu Tu ,an old high school friend, who she convinces to give her a crash course in the game.

Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama

Relevant to the list - There is an ex-girlfriend, but she doesn't become obnoxious

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's a beautiful drama without too much angst, although at times if felt like a promotional tool for the Chinese space program, especially the last few episodes.

Han Se Gye is a top actress, who is plagued by rumors, every month, for a week, she runs off and can't be found. But the secret only her two closest friends know is that during that week she changes into a different person, young, old, man, woman, there's no telling who she'll be. When she runs away from an awards show just as she's about to get an award, it cause problems for Seo Do Jae, the Managing Director of T'Way Air. Seo Do Jae  suffers from prosopagnosia, face blindness, but has managed to keep it a secret from everyone other than he Dr.s  and secretary. When they discover each other's secret it builds trust & friendship that Seo Do Jae has never experience until now.

Comedy, Romance, Supernatural

Rewachable? - Yes, I enjoy their cat & mouse in the beginning and the character development.

Upon returning home, Yoon Ji Ho finds that her brother is married and his new bride is pregnant, growing up in a patriarchal family it doesn't matter that she paid the rent deposit, her father put everything in her brother's name. Now with no deposit and nowhere to live, she learns a friend of a friend is looking for a housemate, rent is cheep but there are conditions. After his housemate violates a number of conditions, Nam Se Hee evicts him, and tasks his boss to find him a new one. Everything works perfectly at first, having never laid eyes on each other, neither realizes the other is the opposite sex.

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, I find the first episode hard, and any time she interacts with her family, but otherwise I enjoy it.

Shin Ha Ri's best friend Jin Young Seo is a daughter of a chaebol family, who hates blind dates, so whenever possible she sends Ha Ri to scare the guy off. When Ha Ri goes on one last date she unexpectedly meets Kang Tae Moo, the new CEO of the company she works at. Thinking she's done a good job of deterring CEO Kang the women are happily celebrating, that is until Young Seo gets a call from her dad letting her know Kang Tae Moo wants to start dating. Tae Moo's motives aren't completely genuine though, especially when he learns of the women switching places, and he forces Ha Ri into a dating contract to get his grandpa to stop sending him on dates.

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Relevant to the list - the irritating friend doesn't play much of a roll, so I can ignore her for the list.

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's mostly sweet, and an easy watch.

After the death of the Crown Princess a marriage ban was implemented, until the now King remarries. Seven years later the King is still unable to get over his dead wife, so his staff and advisors bring in Ye So Rang, who claims she can channel the dead princess. 

Historical, Mystery, Comedy, Romance

Relevant to the list - I only finished a week or so ago and I don't remember there being any bit**es, so I think it fits on the list.

Rewatchable? - Yes, it was fun & sweet, and not too much palace intrigue or politics. 

On the side Go Ho works part-time on a webzine, but her full time job is at an advertising agency, where she's dedicated and hard working, but Team Leader Kang Tae Ho, is strict and has a fiery temper. When she's transferred to Team B she's relieved and ready for a new start, that is until she sees who the new boss is. 

Comedy, Romance, Business

Rewachable? - Yes, Ok, the mom irks me something awful, but I just love Kim Young Kwang in this.

Relevant to the List - The mom is awful, but she's not trying to ruin the relationship, nor does she push her back to the ex when he shows up, so I can ignore her for the list.

Star maker Choi Se Hoon, CEO of an entertainment company, tries to recruit country girl Lee Yi Ryung. Can he get her to sign, and/or win her heart.

Romance, Comedy

Rewatchable? - Yes, It's very goofy, but also cute. It's a love it, or hate it kind of drama. Don't go in expecting much and you'll probably enjoy this weird quirky little show.

Attorney Yeo Mi Ran has a righteous streak and a great dislike for bad men, so she dates bad boys to win their hearts and crush them thoroughly, emotionally, or if called for physically too. Top star Nam Kang Ho has a dislike for women, to the public he's perfect boyfriend material, but to his romantic costars he's harsh and cold. When the two get photographed in public Kang Ho's manager talks Mi Ran into a fake relationship, in hopes that she will actually fall for Kang Ho and cure his aversion to skinship.

Comedy, Law, Romance

Relevant to the list - The ex-girlfriend is irritating, but thankfully she doesn't become problematic.

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's a fairly easy watch and the ex doesn't go to nasty extremes. I also appreciate that even though the FL can be violent, it's not to everyone or in just any situation.

While getting a ride to an interview, by Fu Pei, a long time friend & crush, of Situ Mo, the crash into Gu Wei Yi, who is on his way to an exam. When Situ Mo's and Wei Yi's bags get switched it causes difficulty for both of them. Since Fu Pei & Wei Yi are dormmates, Fu Pei keeps unwittingly pushing them together. What starts off as uneasy acquaintances ends up as roommates when Situ Mo moves into her mom's friend's apartment.

Comedy, Romance, School

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's funny and sweet.

Do Min Ik is an executive at T&T Mobile Media, he's highly efficient and is amazing at analyzing expressions. Jung Gal Hee is an overworked secretary who will do anything asked of her to be able to support her family. When Min Ik gets attacked and a brain injury causes prosopagnosia he mistakes Gal Hee for his blind date and her life gets increasingly complicated.

Business, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Relevant to the list - Ok, Do Min Ik's mom isn't great, but she doesn't actively sabotage Min Ik or his relationship. Veronica's mom is rather awful, but she's a side character so I can ignore her.

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love Do Min Ik, he's so tender and loving, makes me melt, and who doesn't love Veronica Park

In an alternate universe from season 1. Pictures of Xia Lin and Ling Yi Zhou, taken at a party cause a scandal and Xia Lin's management are struggling to save her image. After several attempts to contact Yi Zhou, Xia Lin finally corners him and gets him to agree to help her. He agrees if she will let his PR team make all the arrangements, but little does she know he has no intention of denying the rumors.

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, Somehow, I just love both seasons, I know it's not the best show out there, but there's something I just love.

While trying to write the lyrics to a song Lee Eun Soo is told by her manager that she doesn't understand the feelings of unrequited love, so when she learns that her best friend Han Sun Woo does she convinces him to move in with her for 2 weeks, but unbeknownst to her she is Sun Woo's unrequited love.

Music, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's quite light and sweet, plus, PHS *sigh* 

Growing up Gu Ren Qi's grandfather made him feel inadequate and dirty, as a result  he developed OCD & mysophobia, instead of joining the family business Gu Ren Qi started a successful cleaning company. Even with his mom setting up blind dates he is incapable of dating and constantly finds faults with the women, until he meets Shi Shuang Jiao, an new employee at his company, who is extremely hard working but also untidy and careless about her appearance. Shi Shuang Jiao keeps making a mess of his surroundings, but he can't seem to stop thinking about her. (remake of Clean With Passion for Now)

Business, Comedy, Romance

Relevant to List - Thankfully the love rival doesn't become a problem

Rewatchable? - Sure, it's mostly sweet, and I really like Jasper Liu

In need of a break after being fired, Mok Hae Won returns to her hometown. While home, she meets her high school friend Eun Seob who runs the Goodnight Bookstore. With time on her hands Eun Seob offers Hae Won a job. Both Eun Seob and Hae Won have closed their hearts, but while working closely they begin to open up to each other.

Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama

Relevant to the List - this does but doesn't fit the list, the exfriend isn't as horrible as most, and neither is the mom, I could mostly gloss over them.

Rewatchable? - Not for me, I understand how someone could find this a leisurely, comforting, and beautiful drama, but I find the FL frustrating, especially the last few episodes. Eun Seob deserves so much better.

Kim Eun Haeng is a college graduate, but has had no success finding a job in the banking industry. When he meets Ha Cho Co, who is getting ready to open a chocolate shop, they form a partnership, he provides the customers with financial advice and she makes the chocolate and runs the shop.

Romance, Comedy, Business

Rewatchable? - Yes, Ok, I'm a huge EXO fan and Kai is my bias but even without that I still believe that this is a very sweet drama, not the best, but very sweet.

Shiragi Risa, is popular with the men at her university, and even though she wants a to fall in love, like in a drama, or manga, she's painfully shy. While trying to avoid the advances of a man who sits down at her table in a café, Fukami Hiroto comes to the rescue, his confidence, and persistence, win her over, and their whirlwind romance begins.

Romance, Drama

Rewatchable? - Not anymore, I use to enjoy this drama, but Risa's shrinking violet routine, irritates me to no end now, and in my mind, in the first couple eps consent is questionable. 

A few years ago Seo Ji Woo  traveled to India and met her first love, Kim Jong Ok. Since then she hasn't been able to forget him. Her father wants her to get married so he brings her to Han Gi Joon's "Finding Your First True Love Company." While searching, Gi Joon starts falling in love. If you can't get past him imagining himself playing the part of her first love, you won't enjoy the movie.

Romance, Comedy

Rewatchable? - Maybe, I love Gong Yoo.

Mystery writer Han Je In is notorious for calling in false police reports, but when she hears pleas for help coming from her bathroom vent she's convinced the man upstairs is a serial killer. Convincing Seo Lok Han, her police officer best friend, to investigate, they realize her neighbour is Jason, the handsome man she met earlier, who she has a bit of a crush on. As Je In & Lok Han follow Jason she begins to question who the killer really is.

Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? - Maybe if I'm in the mood for something goofy and a bit slapstick. This isn't a serious movie by any stretch, but it's fairly fun.

(aka - Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?) Busy manga artist Hanai only has time for drawing, and doesn't pay attention to her appearance at all, but after a meeting with her editor she catches sight of her reflection in a window and is surprised. Heading straight to a salon she is served by the popular stylist Riichi, who asks her out as she's leaving the salon. 

Business, Romance, Life, Drama

 Rewatchable? - Yes, it's an easy light drama, but it's fluff, no real substance. I mean there are times where I wonder what Riichi sees in Hanai, she makes no effort, but for the most part enjoyable.

Tae Jung is a lingerie designer who on his spare time goes people watching as research for women's underwear. He's often mistaken for a pervert as is the case when he orders lingerie from  Arum who designs and makes lingerie from home.

Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? -  Probably, but I don't like how physically aggressive is in the 1st ep but it's a short, easy to watch web drama.

As the Emperor is approaching death, the only way to enter the palace is if you present both the Sun and Moon Seals. In his greed to obtain the throne, Prince Xian sends his foster daughter, He Lian, to marry General Mu Rong, who possesses the Sun Seal. He Lian tries to outwit the General except he knows why she's been sent.

Romance, Comedy

Rewatchable? - Yes, don't expect much though, and it's better the second time around. First time through it's disjointed and constantly feels like you've missed something. But it's actually kind of cute.

Because of his young age and looks Judge Jung is called the idol judge, despite his looks he's not confident with women. On his way to work one day he bumps into Ji Hye and her hair gets stuck on Eui Chan’s shirt button. He was about to be annoyed but when he looked into her eyes it was love at first sight.
A short web drama, not much time for character development, and a strange amount of this short show is dedicated to random court cases.

Comedy, Romance, Law

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's a bit corny at times, but it's light & sweet. Go in with low expectations and you may enjoy it.

Unlucky in love and in need of a holiday Ai Lin & Wen Di switch houses for a week. Ai Lin goes to a beautiful beach side villa, with a handsome mystery man across the street, and Wen Di spends the week in small apartment, helping Ai Lin's brother take pictures for a project.

Comedy, Romance 

Rewatchable? - Not for me, I can understand why people like it, it's corny and sometimes sweet, but to me it comes across as a bad version of 'The Holiday'