Recommendations!
My very random list of recommendations for you! Mainly k-dramas on Netflix, but I threw in a few mainland Chinese dramas and at least one Japanese drama! Some of the shows might be on Rakutan Viki, which I think you can watch for free….
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1. Itaewon Class
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
It gets a bit slow towards the middle, but I do love this show! Park Seo Joon is adorable!!
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2. 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
Interesting look at arranged marriage and traditional Buddhist temple life. I kept asking myself why the FL was willing to even consider marrying the guy!
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3. Something in the Rain
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
“Noona Romance” - older woman/younger man. A lovely romance that also managed to touch on all sorts of aspects of Korean culture - biases against orphans, parental interference, sexism in the work place, the list goes on! And the food - the characters are always eating and drinking!! You’ll want beer and fried chicken when you’re done watching this!
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4. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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5. Kingdom
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
It’s a zombie drama! Set in the Joseon Era (16th century)! It is a bit gruesome, but it kept me engaged the entire time!
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6. A Love So Beautiful
Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
Absolutely fluffy Chinese coming of age romance! Chinese Romantic dramas set in high school/college are an entire mood, and this is one of my favorites. It’s silly and sweet! The male lead is a textbook definition of a Tsundere! The Chinese version is better than the Korean version…
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7. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
Amazing! This actress is also one of my favorites.
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8. Go Ahead
Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes
Chinese drama. I loved it for the relationship between the two dads.
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9. The Crowned Clown
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
The actor who plays two parts (king/clown) is amazing.
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10. Love O2O
Chinese Drama - 2016, 30 episodes
Fluffy….Chinese college life….
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11. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Easy to watch, rom com! The ML/FL got married in real life a few months ago!
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12. The King's Affection
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
The twin sister has to become the king…..
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13. Always
Korean Movie - 2011
I love this movie - it’s overly dramatic and super far fetched, but who cares! Also, they remade it in turkey and that version is great as well!
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14. Tune in for Love
Korean Movie - 2019
Shava and I both really liked this movie!
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15. Go Go Squid!
Chinese Drama - 2019, 41 episodes
It’s like cotton candy - light and airy! Completely different from other Chinese rom coms!
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16. Mad for Each Other
Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
Funny, even though it touches on some pretty heavy topics for a kdrama…
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17. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
Another little bit of fluff! A Chinese drama that I enjoyed, as did one of my new teachers (Vittoria)!