Slice of life romance story actor x scientist

I feel like I am giving score 9 too easily nowadays... but what I can do I just watch one good drama after another...

This drama is love story quite long one with few segments where genre of romance story changes little.
Shortly its slice of life dont want spoiler much.

Main leads are attractive and likeable after all FL plays successful actress and ML young scientist.

plot - firstly FL and ML are old schoolmates where FL confessed love to ML but was rejected. Whole drama plot starts 10y after this happens. And since its slice of life next part I write is just start of story and this drama wont be same genre thorough story it will change

ML is very smart and handsome aerospace engineer, but he is in slum and wants give up his dreamers job for high paying job which will secure his family.
FL is successful actress, singer etc... she faces problem with losing endorsement deal for LOL like game cause of her being bad at game. And thanks stroke of luck she manages get ML to train her to become good player.

genre - romance, e-sport, science, comedy, family vibe

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firstly I didnt get why this gets such popularity... first few eps was lacklustre. BUT WAS WRONG

Whole drama is about special grim reaper team working on different cases each episode.
First few episodes didnt catch mine interest and only good thing on these eps was short funny situations shown at end of eps.

Now to later parts of drama this drama is one of few which managed to make me CRY - particularly it was in story about :japans: -Comfort women.
Guess this drama started low and skyrocketed to peak drama 9/10

plot - ML is unemployed once at bridge he sees suicide and wants save him... sadly he ends up in river too whole thing ending with him in coma. He gets offer from grim reapers to join them at work if he works he will wake up sooner.

genre - separate stories, human misery, human relationships

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Its not melodrama! its supernatural romance story

For long time was delaying this drama for fear of tearjerker.
But whoever wrote synopsis and reviews before was total ****.

Story goes around death of peoples, cause main female lead is funeral director which can see ghost of her clients.
Story is mainly about how female lead tries to sort out lives of her clients or rather I would say .... to fulfil their last wish.

Now for romance part its basic story about how two hurt souls meet and heals each other. Well done on this drama.

It got few depressing parts but still its very good romance drama.

8,5/10 - above average drama little off from peak one.

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highschool melodrama throwback to 20th century

melodrama high school love story

plot - older sister got heart stolen by some boy, but need go to USA to heal her heart disease.
younger sister promises her to find boy since she will go to same school and give information about him to older sister.

Sadly if you watch somebody for too long it may grew into something.
From plot I wrote it may seems like here will be some sister love wars etc but nah its just plot premise and story will mainly focus on love story of younger sister.

This drama got its nice moments.

Genre - melodrama, romance, high school

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healing romance drama where characters got depth

Love Me, Love My Voice (2023) - 9/10 cdrama

This drama is healing, cute and naive romance story with alot cooking, traveling, singing and friendship.

No beef, no triangle, no big plot. And most characters are quite temperamental with unique charisma I loved almosst all of them.

Whole drama is more like travelling through life with band of best friends and your lover.
It portraits life which probably everyone crave for and seems reachable and at same time so far away. With one word ... Idyllic

cons - :no story: here means that whole drama can be boring for some which seeks action. This drama really just slowly shows main leads and their friends slice of life.

plot - FL is university student and quite talented song composer. She is fan of ML who is well known voice actor. One day ML visits her :public chat room: and talks to her for little. Shortly after it ML and FL ends up work together on project which will connect their lives.

genre - slice of life, romance, friends, cooking, singing

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nice to watch

__*KBS.Drama.Special.2022.E04.Like.Otters*__ -8.5/10 -:kmovie;

nice school romance about two half-adults from problematic families
FL from twinkling watermelon showed quite different personality which was quite nice to watch too.
Truthfully I didnt cared much for ML story at least I didnt found him unique in any way. That kind of character I seen ton of times.
Kinda introvert being carried away by extroverted girl.

__*plot*__ - ML and FL are classmates which dont talk together much and both got family problems and both carry resignation letter to end their school days. Both of them discover it and starts to notice each other.

__*genre*__ - romance

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Good tropes, but bad writing, with designated hero characters

When I saw that this drama had no reviews, I felt compelled to write one.
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I enjoyed a few moments from this drama, but that’s about it. Most of the time, it delivered an experience that was either average or, at worst, below average.

Before diving into criticism, I'll acknowledge a few positives.

I genuinely liked some of the characters, at least at the beginning of the drama. There are tropes I’m particularly fond of, such as the divorcee with kids and older-younger relationship dynamics, both of which this drama leans into heavily. The portrayal of "sismance" is well done in most cases.

Now, there are three female leads, but I would say the main one fits the archetype of a designated hero—a character with glaring faults that the story downplays or excuses to keep the plot on track. Her flaws are essential to the way the story unfolds, but they’re never properly addressed, and that undermines the narrative. But her flaws are ones to make you hate story the most.
Other characters got quite few flaws too.

This drama would have been significantly better if it had been condensed to 24 episodes or fewer. A tighter story could have eliminated many of the dull or unnecessary subplots, and the characters wouldn’t have needed to make so many nonsensical decisions just to keep things moving.

Plot: The story centers around three sisters living under the same roof with their old-fashioned father. Each sister faces personal struggles they must overcome, and, of course, they each have a love interest to navigate.

Genre: Romance.

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Great Sismance

Firstly this drama is based on shoujo- ai manga, but cause of china being homophobic they censored it and made relationship between two female leads into soulmate friends. Which aint bad at all I liked their bond in this drama.

Drama is practically all about female lead being in bad life situation and consistent danger. Meanwhile second female lead being her bodyguard.

All happens around year 1920-1930 probably.

Ending is quite punchy with unclear end for female lead relationship.
But if you check manga ending it will help you up. They did just small changes to it in drama.

__*plot*__ - FL is well known writer and wife of husband from prominent family. But one day she finds out her husband having affair with her best friend. Broken and without direction she finds solace in young female photographer[FL2] and with her help she gets back on her feet and starts to set up her life anew. Sadly for her she is in middle of deadly intrigues and het new friend got mysterious past too.

__*genre*__ - thriller, historical, mystery

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Sad but beautiful story

__*More than Blue: The Series (2021)*__ - 9/10 - Taiwanese drama [They speak Chinese, so technically a C-drama]

In a humorous comment about this drama, I once read that it was secretly funded by tissue paper companies. I completely agree with this sentiment, even though I managed to keep my own tear ducts from overflowing—though that might be due to the solid, reinforced concrete construction of my emotional barriers.

This drama has a beautiful outlook steeped in a melancholic, dark, depressing, and sad love vibe.

The series is short, and from the very first episode, you can tell it won't have a happy ending.

The entire drama is framed around a "detective seeking the truth" narrative. More precisely, it revolves around the discovery of a deceased person's diary, which the characters then read to uncover his life story.

A nice touch is how events described in the diary seem to echo in the present for the "detectives" as well, making the entire story feel more cohesive.

As for the plot, it is quite complex, with multiple storylines unfolding in both the past and the present. I'll just provide a basic overview:

__*Plot (Past)*__ - The male lead (ML) survives a car crash that claims several victims, including his father, who was driving and ended up in a coma. From that day forward, the ML leads a miserable life as the "son of a murderer." The female lead (FL) enters his life like a hurricane.

__*Plot (Present)*__ - A demo with a beautiful song, worth a lot of money, arrives at a music recording company. Unfortunately, after a bit of investigation, the main characters discover that the authors of the single are deceased, and nobody knows who owns the copyright. The main characters set out to investigate and find the rightful copyright owner. On their journey, they uncover the heartbreaking life stories of the song's authors.

__*Genre*__ - Sad, Romance

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one of best young chinese female actors tackle new type or role

My Journey to You (2023) - 9/10 - C-Drama
This drama is a fascinating blend of Wuxia, with a strong emphasis on mind games, intrigue, and espionage, interwoven with romantic subplots.

Though I'm not typically a fan of this genre, there were moments when it felt reminiscent of a Chinese Game of Thrones or the anime Basilisk—albeit with less gore and fewer sexual scenes, as expected from a C-drama.

Both main female leads delivered stellar performances, despite the challenging nature of their roles, which were unlike anything they had tackled before. They truly excelled.

My rating reflects the overall experience. While some episodes felt average, the series as a whole grew on me, culminating in a compelling conclusion. However, the ending was more open-ended than I would have preferred.

Plot
In brief, an assassin sect seeks to uncover the secrets of a renowned rival ancient sect. They decide to have their female assassin spies infiltrate as potential brides for the new clan leader of the rival sect.

Genre
Wuxia, Romance, Intrigue, Espionage

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Strong female, thrilling story and nice romance

__*The Double*__ - 9/10 Historical C-Drama
Let's begin with the aspects of this drama that I found less impressive.

For the identity swap to be plausible, the drama assumes an implausible level of blindness in both the audience and the characters. It's reminiscent of the scene in The Simpsons: "Homer? Who is Homer? My name is Guy Incognito." The female lead merely assumes a new name without altering her appearance and reappears just weeks after her supposed disappearance, without any attempt to disguise herself.

Now, onto the commendable parts.

Everything else shines. The actors, many of whom were unfamiliar to me, delivered stellar performances. The female lead was particularly well-written—a strong character without falling into the trope of a Mary Sue.

The story was well-crafted and suspenseful. It was so engaging that I found myself binge-watching all 40 episodes, eager to uncover each new twist and turn.

The romance? The chemistry was palpable. While it wasn’t the best I've ever seen, it was certainly compelling.

__*Plot*__
The female lead is a married woman whose husband, a court official, along with his family, tarnishes her reputation and buries her in the mountains. Remarkably, she survives and is rescued by a noble young lady who had also been grievously wronged. Unfortunately, the cost of this rescue is the young lady's own life. The female lead then assumes the identity of her savior, vowing to avenge both herself and the noble young lady.

__*Genre*__
Historical, Romance, Wuxia

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Superpowers + Romance with scam plot? Why not

__*Atypical Family*__ - K-Drama - 9/10
Quite a refreshing take on the superpower story. Based on my usual drama ratings, this would deserve an 8.5, but I raised it to a 9 due to a few factors like favorite actors and having just 12 episodes.

The acting was commendable. While the romance wasn't particularly hot, steamy, or cute, it was quite decent and enjoyable. The side stories and supporting actors were adequate as well. Overall, this drama had a good pace and was definitely binge-worthy.

__*Plot*__
The story revolves around a wealthy family with hidden superpowers. However, they are in a slump and have lost their powers for various reasons, such as depression, insomnia, and obesity. The female lead is a scammer who, along with her family, schemes to marry into this rich family and swindle them out of their money.

__*Genre*__
Fantasy, romance

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sport romance, with some family drama

Love All Play (2022) -9/10 kdrama

very nice sport themed romance drama with nice comedy vibe. Vibe is little alike to 2521.
Story goes around friendship, sport, some past trouble drama, overcoming mental and phys problem etc. Overall this drama didnt really have any slow of literally boring part at least for me.
There was always something happening, when main leads stagnated, side characters story picked up and their story was quite interesting too.

plot - FL was golden medalist and well known badminton genius, but she left this sport in hurry under unclear reasons leaving behind just bunch of gossips. Now 3 years later she couldnt take it anymore and decided to return to her loved sport knowing she will have to face the past.

genre - sport, comedy, romance

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