omo-omo-omo's Dramas of 2023
- These are a mix of dramas that I watched in 2023 (Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese)
- Listing them in order of my favorites and recommendations.
- The list order may differ from my ratings. I give a drama 10 and then -0.5/1 basis what I don't like once I finish it, but this list is in terms of what I recommend or not.
(Read More of My Rating System: https://mydramalist.com/profile/omo-omo-omo) - Adding a tag whether it is -
- Must Watch
- Good
- Average
- Skip it
- Do share your own recommendations of 2023 - will try to catch up in 2024, and comments if you have seen these titles!
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1. Boyhood
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
MUST WATCH.
Almost perfect - and Siwan is just a talent you should watch any chance you get! ? -
2. Death's Game
Korean Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
MUST WATCH.
Part 1 >>> Part 2, for me! -
3. Barakamon
Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
MUST WATCH.
Beautiful, healing drama - and love Sugino ? -
4. Perfect Marriage Revenge
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
MUST WATCH.
I have recently started appreciating makjang dramas, and this is a good one!
Also the greenest flag, ML! -
5. Maestra: Strings of Truth
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
MUST WATCH.
It is a remake of a French show, so many like me might be familiar with the plot.
But great attempt - and again soft makjang that I would recommend. -
6. The Worst of Evil
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
MUST WATCH.
I mean you have Ji Chang Wook and Wi Ha Joon, need I say more?
Great bromance, action, how lines blur when between what's good & evil & love!
Masterpiece! ? -
7. Mask Girl
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
GOOD
Dark and Twisted - which will make you think whether the character is in the right or wrong?
A highlight on the evils of society and choices made cause of it -
8. The Story of Park's Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
GOOD
Started out exceptionally well, and would be highly recommended minus for the ending that was meh compared to the beginning. Still worth a one time watch! ?? -
9. Copycat Killer
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
GOOD.
One of my first Taiwanese show - and I was all in cause of the ML, Chris Wu.
It was a little slow for me being a suspense show and the ending was predictable to me, but still a good watch! ?? -
10. Taxi Driver Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
GOOD.
Season 1 >> Season 2. But always good to watch the show and see Lee Je Hoon & team in action. ? -
11. A Good Day to Be a Dog
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
AVERAGE.
The latter half and long airing schedule killed it for me. But the story premise, characters, main leads visuals - chemistry is good. Cute/Fluff romance and recommended for a one time watch, but with caution as Ep 9 and onwards goes downhill. -
12. Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
AVERAGE.
Was such a great premise, visuals & chemistry of the main leads was amazing - but the latter half of the show was a big downer. Again - blame the bad executing ??otherwise would have been a Good Drama. -
13. A Time Called You
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
AVERAGE.
Many might hate me for this - but this is my opinion. I have not seen the Taiwanese version and saw this first. Did not understand the hype even with the good cast. Honestly will skip it, but then one can watch if you are curious. -
14. See You in My 19th Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
AVERAGE.
Feel so bad calling a Shin Hye Sun drama as average - but while she was great she could not make up for the bad ML and storyline. Not worth remembering tbh, even though as I watched it was okay. -
15. My Demon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
SKIP IT.
Brilliant premise - but not executed well, only saving point was the visuals and romance of the main leads. Sad & disappointing. ?? -
16. My Lovely Liar
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
SKIP IT.
another of those 2023 dramas that was hyped and could not live up to it. Had a good premise, good chemistry between the leads but the story/mystery could not deliver well. Sad and Disappointing ?? -
17. The Glory Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
SKIP IT.
But watch Part 1, maybe? Best part of drama - me discovering hot ahjuiccyy Jung Sung Il ???. That's it.
Again such a hyped and loved drama - I myself recommended it to so many people when I saw Part 1. But the Part 2 was so bad! The revenge was SO, SO, SO damn cold that it should not even be labelled revenge. -
18. Destined with You
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
SKIP IT!
I was so excited for this one - given they are my favorite actor and actress. Again the mystery/story was butchered so badly, that it almost made me cry. The chemistry was good but romance felt awkward and what was that SML doing? -
19. Strong Girl Namsoon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
SKIP IT .
But watch the edits of Byeon Woo Seok on Youtube/Social Media. He as the antagonist was the best part of this drama and in the world of villains.Rest of the drama was such a bad joke in the name of women empowerment and feminism.
Everything was just bad, terrible - waste of drama brain cells. I cry thinking I watched it. This drama should never have been made but since it gave me the villain, it is okay -
20. Heartbeat
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
SKIP IT.
Another drama that should have never been made. Period.