•   I started watching Asian dramas (mainly Korean) back in 2020 just before the Covid lockdown, and since then, my obsession with them has only grown.

•  The first ever K-Drama I watched was "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" 

•  The drama that had stuck in my mind for a while was Reply 1988.

•  My go-to genres are action, romance, rom-com, and thriller.

• My main focus was on K-dramas, but I am starting to get into Chinese, Thai and Japanese dramas.

•  As of now (2024), I've watched enough dramas to be considered an expert, haha. I'm still going strong; however, I've become much pickier about what I watch after watching so many.

•  Now that I've watched or seen most of the K-Dramas out, I'm mostly checking out a lot of different variety shows and rewatching some of my old-time favourites that never get boring, no matter how many times I watch them. 

♛✮ 1st Place ✮♛

Just Between Lovers

Sweet Home

One of the best things about "Smile, You" (2009) is how it brings two completely different families together under one roof due to money problems, creating a mix of funny and touching moments that keep you hooked through all 45 episodes. That's quite a lot of episodes, so the drama really needs to be good to hold your attention.

I really liked how the romance between Jung Kyung-ho and Lee Min-jung's characters grew over time. It felt natural and not forced, allowing me to really engage with their relationship. The focus on family was also great, with lots of quirky characters to keep things fun. Having 45 episodes gave plenty of room for everyone to grow and for the story to deepen, even though some side plots dragged on a bit too long.

I really connected with the focus on family, reconciliation, and building connections. Yes, there were some annoying bits, such as the rich, spoiled parents that made me want to scream, and the granddad who was always treated like a doormat, but the gradual character development made it all worthwhile. It's funny how the character I hated the most, the father of the female lead, turned out to be my favourite by the end of the drama, thanks to the way he matured as a parent. In contrast, I couldn't stand the mother of the female lead, who became even more immature as time went on.

Overall, I usually avoid dramas with so many episodes because I get bored easily, but this one kept me interested the whole time. I'd start watching, and before I knew it, I was halfway through. When it ended, I felt a bit empty inside. This drama is my all-time favourite and will easily take the top spot in my top three list. It has set high standards for me, so it will be quite difficult for any other drama to top this one for a while. I hadn't felt that fist-clenching kind of excitement from a romantic scene in a long time. If you're thinking about dropping this drama because of the annoying characters... don't, It's totally worth enduring a little suffering.

•   The drama is all about these characters going through some really tough times, like dealing with trauma and loss and trying to heal and find redemption. You connect with their struggles and emotions very quickly.

•   The drama has this real and emotional story where the characters deal with tough stuff like trauma and loss while trying to heal and find redemption. You can feel their struggles and emotions and makes it a gripping watch.

•   The chemistry between Lee Jun-ho and Won Jin-ah is so good! Their on-screen relationship feels totally genuine and adds loads of depth to the story. I can literally watch this drama so many times; I've already re-watched it twice (so three times in total), and it still never gets boring.

Overall, this drama effortlessly secures the top spot on my list. It's the kind of drama that moved me to tears for the first time in my drama-watching journey (and I'm not one to cry easily). The drama is flawless in every aspect. It perfectly fits my preference for dramas where the leads help each other heal from their past pains. I've revisited it multiple times, and it never fails to stir up emotions. It's undoubtedly my go-to drama when I'm in the mood for a good cry.

♛✮ 1st Place ✮♛

I am SOLO

Running Man

The Great Escape: S2

So, over the past year or two, I've been pretty obsessed with Korean and Chinese dating shows. After watching loads of dramas, I was craving something different—something genuinely romantic, not just scripted drama. That's when I stumbled upon dating shows, and let me tell you, I was hooked. I ended up binge-watching pretty much every dating show out there.

But here's the thing: most Korean dating show contestants are just in it for the fame, which kind of bummed me out. Then along came "I Am Solo" This show is a whole new level. With over 100 episodes and more than 8 couples either married or engaged, and possibly some dating, its success rate is off the charts. That success really impressed me and bumped "I Am Solo" to my second favourite variety show. I seriously doubt any other dating show will ever top it.

♛✮ 1st Place ✮♛

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