An old fan of K-dramas since 2014, a "new" fan of C-dramas since 2020, and occasionally a watcher of Thai, Taiwanese, and J-dramas.

>>>My new rating scale for Asian dramas, starting from 11/04/2024:

- **Story/Plot:** 3 POINTS

 1. Synopsis (0.25)
  2. Initial Impression (0.25)
  3. Genre Adherence (0.25)
  4. Emotional Engagement (0.25)
  5. Logic (0.25)
  6. Plot Coherence (0.25)
  7. Dialogue (0.25)
  8. Pacing (0.25)
  9. Character Development (0.25)
  10. Story Richness (0.25)
  11. Plot Twists (0.25)
  12. Messages (0.25)

- **CAST/Acting:** 2 POINTS

  1. Lead Actor Performance (0.25)
  2. Lead Actress Performance (0.25)
  3. Main Cast Chemistry (0.25)
  4. Supporting Actors/Actresses Performance (0.25)
  5. Casting Precision (0.5)
  6. Character Transformation (0.25)
  7. Scene Stealers (0.25)

- **Directing/Camerawork:** 2 POINTS

 1. Camera Movement (0.25)
  2. Editing (0.25)
  3. Continuity (0.25)
  4. Visual Effects (0.25)
  5. Visual Details (0.25)
  6. Cinematic Tension (0.25)
  7. Lighting (0.25)
  8. Flashback Integration (0.25)

- **OST (Original Soundtrack):** 1 POINT

  1. Opening Song (0.25)
  2. Ending Song (0.25)
  3. Background OST (0.25)
  4. Overall OST (0.25)
if no Opening/Ending song then:

  1. Background OST (0.5)
  2. Overall OST (0.5)

- **Style:** 1 POINT

  1. Costumes  (0.25)
  2. Set Design (0.25)
  3. Colors (0.25)
  4. Posters (0.25)

- **Ending:** 1 POINT

  1. Closure (0.25)
  2. Emotional Impact (0.25)
  3. Logic (0.25)
  4. Personal Satisfaction (0.25)

+**Personal preference Bonus from 0 to 1 POINT**

>>>>Asian Dramas Rated According to My New Rating Scale: