My Top Recs
These one I would recommend in a heartbeat. Some of my favorites!
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1. A Little Thing Called First Love
Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
The drama that started my decent into the rabbit hole! It's a great coming of age rom-com that's not too heavy, a female lead that you are glad to root for, and has a great cast!
Platform watched on: Netflix
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2. Cinderella and the Four Knights
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Up there with what will be a classic K-Drama. I love the female lead, I love the main guys in this, and the OST is a banger.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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3. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
I was not the same after watching this. An epic romance that will take you on a roller coater of emotions and make you cry for many reasons. Simply incredible.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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4. Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
WOO TO THE YOUNG TO THE WOO! Trying to find the words to how amazing this drama is is so hard! You have a female lead who was brilliantly played, it covers topics that is not really talked about in that society, an incredible cast of supporting characters, and a male lead that is one of the biggest green flags and I just wanna husband him, kthxbye
Platform watched on: Netflix
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5. Go Ahead
Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes
I am a huge sucker for the best friends to lovers troupe and it's a great portrayal of this troupe. It also just further solidifies my love for Steven Zhang and what he does, he's brilliant in this.
Platform watched on: Kiss KH
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6. Hello, the Sharpshooter
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
Hu Yitian. That is all.
Platform watched on: Kiss KH
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7. Her Private Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
This drama speaks to me on so many levels. Much respect to my fellow fangirl, the female lead.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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8. Le Coup de Foudre
Chinese Drama - 2019, 35 episodes
Another friends to lovers drama that follows or cast through the years. Brilliantly played by the actors, it has some of my favorite slow burn scenes and kisses.
Platform watched on: Viki
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9. My Little Happiness
Chinese Drama - 2021, 28 episodes
The ML is #BoyfriendGoals. If I ever find a man that kisses me like he kisses the FL, I'm immediately putting a ring on it.
Platform watched on: Viki
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10. No Regrets in Life
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
So many people are sleeping on this one and it's a crime! The best friend troupe is brilliantly portrayed, the supporting cast of the friend group is incredible, the OST slaps, and it's just such a pleasure to watch!
Platform watched on: Netflix
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11. Skate Into Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
Steven f*cking Zhang. That is all.
Platform watched on: Viki
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12. Squid Game
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
It lives up to the hype. Epic, gripping, captivating. Great cast, great cinematography, deserving of every single Emmy.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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13. Start-Up
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I have never seen an entire fandom catch the Second Lead Syndrome as much as I did in this drama. Also, y'all can ship whoever you want with the FL, but the most pure and authentic relationship in this show is the ML and his best friends, 100%. Best example is in episode 6. #brOTP
Platform watched on: Netflix
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14. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
If I were to make a girl gang, Do Bong Soon is one of the first I would invite. It's action packed, it's extra in all the right ways, the ML is a cinnamon roll, and it gives you the warm fuzzies in the end.
Platform watched on: Viki
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15. The King: Eternal Monarch
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Stunning cinematography, a banger of an OST, a story with twists and turns that was a pleasure theorizing to after each episode, and a great love story in there too. Also do not sleep on Woo Do Hwan. He puts on a masterclass in character work. Lastly, well, Lee Min Ho, duh.
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16. The Love Equations
Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
My introduction into the beauty that is Gong Jun. It's just a fun story to follow with characters you want to follow.
Platform watched on: Viki
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17. True Beauty
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I am a huge fan of the Webtoon, so watching the drama has been a pleasure, they casted the leads PERFECTLY. #TeamSuho
Platform watched on: Kiss KH
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18. Twenty-Five Twenty-One
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
I laughed. I cried (a lot). I cheered. I screamed. I got so invested in the story of our leads and the people around them. Have tissues on hand for the finale, that's my tip.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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19. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Another person I would ask right away to join my girl squad. our FL is a BAMF as well as her friends. The pure chaotic energy our main couple exudes and it's just perfect for this show. #swag
Platform watched on: Viki
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20. When the Camellia Blooms
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
The ML could run me over with his police cruiser and I would thank him.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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21. Who Rules the World
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
I do not watch a whole lot of period dramas, but I am so glad that I decided to watch this one! I loved the action, the special effects, the OST, and the chemistry between our leads is through the roof!
Platform watched on: Netflix
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22. You Complete Me
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
The ML is the perfect Slytherin boyfriend and once again, further shows that Hu Yitian is just a brilliant actor.
Platform watched on: Viki
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23. The King’s Avatar
Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
A Non-Romance drama that is just fun as hell to watch. A great cast of characters, Yang Yang's comedic chops is super good, the OST is so good, and the in-game action is epic as well!
Platform watched on: Netflix
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24. First Love: Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
Twenty-Five, Twenty-One and 20th Century Girl gave me trust issues.
This show regained that trust.
Stunning from beginning to end, great acting, great OST, and all the tears in the best way possible.
100/10
Platform watched on: Netflix
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25. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
I was hooked from beginning to end. Great plot, incredible acting and the hunger for justice is huge in this one, y'all.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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26. The Glory Part 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Part 2 was better than Part 1. Again, absolutely mindblowing on all aspects of this show, absolutely brilliant.
Platform watched on: Netflix
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27. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
I was skeptical with all the hype around this, and then I decided to watch it.
I was hooked within 5 minutes.
Great action, stunning cinematography, killer OST and a lead couple I legit cheered and screamed for. The end royally messed me up.
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28. Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
THANK CHRIST I WATCHED THIS WHEN BOTH PARTS WERE OUT BECUASE I WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THE WAIT.
Part 2 was just as stunning and the chemistry between the leads was through the roof! Epic in all ways possible. *chefs kiss*