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I like really like your list and I would add Secret, which is one of my personal favs.

What a ride and excellent story, acting and OST.

Overall a straight forward cute romance with tropes well incorporated and solid acting.

One of the best actress and most underutilized, what a waste!

I watched this drama in 2012 it is definitely overrated, but I remember thinking it was a modern-day version of Sao Noi with a switch-a-roo; the male lead lives on the island instead of the female. Also, the 2012 version of Sao Noi is excellent compared to this, the acting, character development, OST and story with few unexpected twists and turns were amazing.

Solid Thai drama with a great ensemble cast, excellent acting and synced OST. A rare treat when they deliver an interesting story that keeps you watching, by far one the best Thai dramas of 2018.

Good story and excellent acting with a nice synced OST, which is rare for a Thai drama. So often they get many things right but go overboard with the wrongs: The story could have been told very well in 16 or fewer episodes if they had stayed focused on the real stories instead of having dumb fussy hen den scenes with unnecessary dialogue and turning grown women into shrilling school girls every time a good-looking man walks by

A wonderfully played drama with a nice fitting folksy OST. The characters were organic and realistic in simple ways. Very reminiscent of some of the K's first decade of this century.

I totally agree and I also felt that this was one of the rare occasions where this type of trope is actually appropriate and really works as an ending. There is so much that lies beneath the surface and many layers to this drama that can easily be missed or over looked. Especially if the viewer does not recognized that often what is being expressed has a more profound meaning in the implied. Also it challenges our thoughts about what is really important in life and how our relationships, family, friendships can be unconventional because it is love that really bonds people together.

A very deep sage melodrama smorgasbord with a simple theme and OST. Some of the best use of narrative thoughts I have heard in a long time. The only flaw is there should have been less repetitive flashbacks and more scenes about their lives during that 20 year period. A solid 9.5 and kudos for putting together an excellent ensemble cast for this drama.

This drama was saved by the acting and a well synced excellent OST. It starts out slow and draggy with too much mindless dialogue then becomes very choppy. The writers relied too heavily upon oral backstories and phantom characters as part of character development, which resulted in bit scenes popping up out of nowhere and everywhere. If they had developed a full side story for Lee Sang Woo and Son Sung Yoon's characters as a solid second lead couple, most of the mindless dialogue and useless scenes could have been avoided. The drama is a 5 and I added 2 points for an outstanding well synced OST, which is probably one the best of 2019.

This was better than my expectations and a cute OST. Both couples had great chemistry. I'm glad they did not over milk the charade and moved on to the bigger story(nice arc), which was not predictable or a standard trope.

The romance is obvious there is even a cute meet however, it slowly evolves as part of a bigger story in a good way.

The Thai SG is fully subbed on Drama Cool as Secret Garden (Thai 2019). Unfortunately, the Thai production crew really did not understand SG, which was evident early on with their lead casting choices. When a great drama series is remade and misunderstood to the point that its very essence is written out of the script, it becomes painful to watch.

An excellent drama that is very underrated. A realistic look at how people change and grow as we mature; the decisions we make whether for better or worse and how we cope and live with the choices we made. Maybe the low ratings are because the plot addresses some complex personal relationships and family issues, with results and outcomes that some viewers may disagree with.

I know that feeling, may I suggest back paddling beyond 2015, for some great and exciting ROM-COMS, One the best rom-coms ever and one of my favorite winter holiday dramas is Secret Garden. Also if you have not watched these yet, consider the following: Full House, Goong, Faith, Rooftop Prince and The Master's Sun.

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A solid drama about a very traditional Korean clan with excellent acting and cast. The side stories are also very interesting and well thought out.

A solid smart and interesting Thai Drama with a bright savvy girl. The only problem is the synopsis says he is from Hong Kong but they show the cityscape of Taipei in the drama.

It is really refreshing to see a good adult Chinese drama this year, after so many students/coming of age tropes. I watched a couple of episodes raw and liked the story and characters, therefore I'll wait for subs.