Ruth

I started watching Asian shows in 2018, but it wasn't until mid 2020 that I really got into them. And now over 90% of what I watch and listen to isn't in English. 

I’m into all genres as long as the plot interests me, but romance is my favourite, whether it’s straight or LGBT+. I’m also into crime, mystery and investigation shows. I enjoy shows from all the MDL countries, I love how each country has its own unique aesthetic and storytelling style. 

I’m a mood-based watcher, so my CW list always has variety. When choosing what to watch, I focus on the story and characters (though a little eye candy never hurts). Ultimately, it always depends on what I’m in the mood for. 

My All Time Favourites    |     Recommendations

Yearly watchlists:   2024   |   2025   |   2026   

Most watched actors and actresses     |     Most watched directors and screenwriters

First Korean drama: 

Strong Girl Bong Soon

First Chinese drama: 

Meteor Garden

First Japanese drama: 

Coffee & Vanilla

First Taiwanese drama: 

Moon River

First Thai drama: 

Love by Chance

I'm mostly into K-pop and Khh, but I also listen to C-pop and J-pop (always open to recommendations). Some of my favourite artists include BigBang, EXO, Jeff Satur, KARD, Monsta X, P1Harmony, Seventeen, SHINee, The Rose, VIXX, and XG. My pfp is of the rappers and maknaes from Monsta X — Joohoney and I.M.

Outside of music, I’m into books, webtoons, and manga. I also enjoy baking occasionally.

Likes: 

happy endings

strong female lead 

well written female characters

soft male lead

morally grey characters

good character development

multidimensional characters 

murder/crime investigation

historical

wuxia and xianxia

healthy relationships

bromance and sismance 

good lgbtq+ representation

found family

leads with great chemistry (romance or otherwise)

Dislikes: 

sad endings

amnesia

weak and dumb female leads

body switching

forced or unnecessary  romance 

embarrassing scenarios

avoidable misunderstandings

any kind of abuse

prolonged angst

terminal illness

characters having lack of common sense

Feel free to friend and DM me, I’d love to talk to more people who share my love for Asian shows and K-pop. And while I have a long and ever growing watchlist, recommendations are always welcome.

My rating system*

9+  Loved it, great show

8+  Liked it a lot, great show

7+  Liked it, it was good 

6+  It was alright *shrug*

4+  Didn't like it, not for me

1 - 4  Didn’t like and wouldn’t recommend 

 *I only rate shows I've completed. My rating system is based on my subjective opinion and personal enjoyment. Even though I might not enjoy a show, I always think there are redeeming qualities, so I will rarely rate a show 5 or lower.

"And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, cannot be killed or swept aside." - Lin-Manuel Miranda