Hi! I've been an avid drama watcher since 2012. My favorite genre depends on my mood, but I have a soft spot for historical/costume dramas.
These days, I mostly watch C-dramas because of their extensive selection of historical/costume dramas, which are my favorite. I'm also open to K-dramas, dorama, lakorn, or anything else that fits my taste.
A great soundtrack is another thing I absolutely love. In fact, my daily playlist consists mostly of drama OSTs.
My personal rating (mostly to keep myself consistent):
10/10⭐
Masterpiece. A must-watch at least once in your lifetime.
9.5/10⭐
Near perfection. Just tiny flaw (or at least I tolerated enough) + the acting and chemistry were so on point that they carried the whole drama.
9/10⭐
Exceeded expectations. Truly memorable.
8.5/10⭐
Enjoyable, but partly lacking few things (like solid acting or storyline). And honestly it could be better.
8/10⭐
There are some parts that feels unnecessary but overall, I still enjoy it tho.
7.5/10⭐
Strong potential, but the execution falls short. Good thing the ending was okay.
7/10⭐
Had potential but couldn't live up to it. Still decent enough.
6.5/10⭐
Felt flat. Only a few moments stand out, mostly forgettable.
6/10⭐
Sloppy writing/production
5.5/10⭐
Weak direction, underdeveloped characters, and poor execution
5/10⭐
Starts off well but gradually falls apart and becomes a drag.
4.5/10⭐
Red flags all over the places. Frustrating to watch.
4/10⭐
Started promising but ended up as massive disappointment.
Below 4/10⭐
A complete flop. I regret spending my time on it.
a glimpse into some of my all-time favorite dramas
Mr. SunshineGenres: military, historical, romance, melodrama
The Prisoner of BeautyGenres: historical, romance, drama, political
Song of LifeGenre: life
ResetGenres: thriller, mystery, sci-fi
The Bad KidsGenres: adventure, thriller, mystery
To the WonderGenres: romance, life, family
UnnaturalGenres: thriller, mystery, medical
UnmetGenres: mystery, romance, drama, medical
Someday or One DayGenres: thriller, romance, sci-fi
Honorable mention:
My Forever Sunshine
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If you want to explore lakorn, I think My Forever Sunshine is the perfect place to start. I never expected to fall in love with lakorn through this drama. The first few episodes can be a bit challenging, but trust me, it only gets better from there. I loved it so much that I ended up reading the novel after finishing the drama.
Glass Heart
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Or, if you love music and bands, you have to check out Glass Heart. Every song that featured on this drama is a banger, but "Unbroken" by TENBLANK has been my go-to mood booster lately. Plus I have to admit, I still play TENBLANK's songs on repeat to this day.