✅ COMPLETED DRAMAS/MOVIES IN 2021

12-3-21, 13, 22, 31 (4 days)

Original title: 风起洛阳 (Feng Qi Luo Yang) = Wind from Luo Yang

Story:  Three people who come from different classes investigate a series of mysterious incidents involving the conspiracy to overthrow Empress Wu Ze Tian.

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) action; (+) cinematography; (+) setting; (+) prop; (+) OST; (-) SE; (-) SFL

Couples: Er Lang ♡ Liu Ran

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1KbtIrRH08

12-30

Story: Watched worldwide simultaneously by over 110,000 fans, "Field of Wonder" was One OK Rock's first no-audience online live stream. This documentary reveals the story behind the massive live stream,  

What stands out: (+) inspirational; (+) concert: (+) member's childhood and life story; (+) editing

OST: None but We Are and Wasted Night are the last 2. Introducing new song Wonder.

12-30

Original title: 何以笙箫默 (He Yi Sheng Xiao Mo) = Why Sheng Zhao Mo

Story: Zhao Mo Sheng and Yi Chen are college sweethearts. Because of a misunderstanding, they separated.  Seven years later, Mo Sheng coincidentally bumps into Yi Chen again. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) some loose ends

Couples:  Yi Chen ♡ Zhao Mo Sheng

OST: Jane Zhang "You Are My Sunshine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k0173wr7Yg

Rong Hao Li "Can't Bear It" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdPxXRMCf2s

12-30

Original title: 心跳恋爱 (Xin Tiao Lian Ai)

Story: Bai Su Ji is the main female character of a comic. Suddenly, she is pulled out of the comic, as the writer has stopped updating the story. After discovering the truth, Bai Su Ji decides to find the author.  An Yu Feng is a genius physicist at a university, who has cold and introverted personality. One day, he comes across the comic and suddenly, Bai Su Ji comes out of the comic and misunderstands him as the author.  

What stands out: (+) fast pace; (+) cute couple; (+) second couple; (-) ML acting; (-) BE (main couple); (-) SE (2nd couple)

Couples: An Yu Feng ♡ Bai Su Ji; Ji Ming (FL's fiance) ♡ Meng Te Jie (ML's friend)

OST: Zuo Lin Jie "Boom Boom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBpOKWoN9Jw

12-29

Original title: 宇宙を駆けるよだか (Sora wo Kakeru Yodaka) = I'm Running in Space

Story: A popular teenager inexplicably finds herself in the body of an unpopular classmate -- and her body's new owner has no intention of switching back.

What stands out: (+) plot twist; (+) fast pace; (+) character growth; (+) heavy/moral theme; (-) HE/bittersweet ending

Couples: Koshiro ♡ Ayumi

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfrvAMbqJ3uoQxOReh6nI9BP8NDM1jXAL

12-27 to 12-29 (2.5 days)

Original title: เล่ห์ลับสลับร่าง = Shape Shifting Trick

Story: Meet Ramin, a high profile police officer from a special unit, he is an egocentric playboy who looks down on women; and Petra, an arrogant and ungrateful superstar who looks down on men and her co-workers. Sinfulness bring these two together to learn integrity, honesty and respect by swapping bodies.  

What stands out: (+) double acting; (+) chemistry; (+) second couple; (-) draggy in the middle; (-) HE but weird ending

Couples: Ramin ♡ Petra; Kom ♡ Nok

OST: Christina Aguilar "La Lai Lalai" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCSnjUO8kXA

Singto Numchok "Rak Kokhue Rak" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2S89D7pDAk

12-26

Original title: 民王 

Story: One day, the current prime minister of Japan, Muto Taizan, and his useless son, Sho, suddenly discover that they have switched bodies.  

What stands out: (+) double acting;

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: 

12-24 to 12-25 (2 days)

Original title: 투깝스 (Tookkabseu)

Story: Detective Cha Dong Tak is feared among criminals for showing no mercy. One day, his body is taken over by a con artist called Gong Soo-chang who is quite clever. 

What stands out: (+) humor; (+) double acting; (+) bromance

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L74Eyyw9YI

12-21-21

Original title: 내안의 그놈 (Naeanui Geunom) = The Guy in Me

Story: Dong Hyun is a high school student and Pan Soo is a member of a criminal organization. One day, Dong Hyun falls from the rooftop and falls on top of Pan Soo. Later when the gangster wakes up in the hospital, he finds himself in the body of a teenager. 

What stands out: (+) humor; (+) double acting

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: Manju Pocket "Stop and Go" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nahtp6sNpE

12-22 to 12-23 (2 days)

Original title: 봄이 오나 봄 (Bomi Ona Bom) = Spring is Coming

Story: Kim Bo Mi works as a TV news anchorwoman and she only cares about herself. Lee Bom was once a popular actress, but she is now a lawmaker's wife. Somehow these two women switch bodies.

What stands out: (+) humor; (+) double acting; (+) sismance

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uegsqzQ7aQ&list=OLAK5uy_m88fh8uwKYNdkMdebQFoH7T-welzQ0aE0

12-20 to 12-21 (2 days)

Original title:ドン★キホーテ (Don Kihote)

Story: Shirota Masataka, a child welfare official, and Sabashima Jin, a yakuza, lead completely different lives. One day, their souls are suddenly switched.  

What stands out: (+) humor; (+) double acting

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

12-21-21

Original title: 아빠는 딸 (Appaneun Ddal) = Dad is Daughter

Story: Do Yeon is a high school student. She doesn't have a good relationship with her father who is constantly nagging to her to study. Meanwhile, Do Yeon’s father has worked as a chief section for years and never had a promotion. Both father and daughter have important moments arriving, but they suddenly change bodies. 

What stands out: (+) humor; (+) double acting

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: ISU "Each Other" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJXFJxSNyZQ&list=OLAK5uy_ncAcDaicAK1ntAtG4BPfmoX896hqMJcXQ

12-20

Original title: 선택희비극, 아오르비 (seontaeghuibigeug, aoleubi) = Choice Comedy, A or B

Story: The story takes place in a dystopia deprived of freedom of making choices and begins as the protagonist, decides for the first time in his life to escape to Yass Land where any decisions are celebrated.

What stands out: (+) humor; (+) decision making; (+) CGI; (+) subtle commercial

Actors and actresses to follow: Choi  Woo Shik (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

12-14, 15, 17-19  (5 days)

Original title: 斛珠夫人 (Hu Zhu Fu Ren) = Madame Hu Zhu

Story: Hai Shi, a young Naga girl, seeks revenge on the Emperor. She meets Fang Zhu, an imperial court official and the emperor's closest confidant.  He accepts Hai Shi as a disciple as long as she hides her true identity and poses as a boy. Years pass and Hai Shi joins the royal military. Her feelings for her master and their opposing sentiments towards the emperor become a matter of conflict.  

What stands out: (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) setting; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Yang Mi (FL), William Chan (ML), Xu Kai Cheng (SML)

Couples:  Fang Zhu ♡ Hai Shi;

OST: YT

12-6

Original title: ทิ้งไว้กลางทาง the Series = Left Me Behind

Story: Highschool friends Perapol and Khemsuda rekindle their friendship and slowly turned into love. They have to go to many obstacles. Her ex boyfriend wants to reunite with her, he wants to be a singer, and she wants to study abroad. Alternate ending.

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) OST; (-) open ending original version

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Perapol ♡ Khemsuda (AE)

OST: Potato "Ting Wai Klang Tarng" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYNsQ6ibdZs

12-16-21

Original title: 오늘의 연애 (Oneureui Yeonae) = Today's Love

Story: Joon Soo and Hyun Woo are have been friends for 18 years. Joon Soo gets dumped by his girl friend. Hyun Woo overacts and rude. A romance blooms between these two people.

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) kissing scene; (-) mean FL; (-) doormat ML

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Seung Gi (ML), Moon Chae Won (FL)

Couples: Joon Soo ♡ Hyun Woo; Jae Jung ♡ Min Ah

OST: Youtube

12-16-21

Original title: 怦然星动 (Peng Ran Xing Dong) = Starlight

Story: Actor Su Xing Yu and agent Tian Xin meet 5 years later,  after separation when he was a rookie and she was an assistant. They both share similar feelings in the workforce and in their personal lives. However, Su Xing Yu's idol identity means that their relationship must be kept in the shadows, and their love is tested. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) celebrity's life

Actors and actresses to follow: Li Yi Feng (ML), Yang Mi (FL)

Couples: Xing Yu ♡ Tian Xin

OST: ?

12-16-21

Original title: 드라마 스페셜 2015: 웃기는 여자 (Deurama Seupesyeol - Utgineun Yeoja) = Drama Special: Funny Girl

Story: Ko Eun Hee is a plain Jane wannabe comedian but most people do not find her funny. She decides to change her name to Ko Rilla to change her luck which is met by resistance from Judge Oh whom she met on a blind date.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) sismance

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples:  Jeung Woo ♡ Eun Hee;

OST: ?

12-12-21 (1 day)

Original title: 凛子さんはシてみたい (Rinko-san wa shite mitai) = Rinko wants to try

Story: Amaki Rinko and Kamisaka Gen, both 27-years-old, single, and excellent at their job in the same company. Rinko has a complex that she is still a virgin. When Rinko finds out that Gen is also a virgin, she invites him to a love motel.

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry; (+) manga illustration end of episodes (-) FL dual characterization; (-) smoking ML

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Gen ♡ Rinko

OST: ???

12-9-21 to 12-12-21 (4 days)

Original title: ไฟล้างไฟ (Fai Lang Fai) = Fire Against Fire

Story: Leela pledges her life to take revenge on her father's enemy. It is not easy, as Narut devotes to protect his family.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) draggy: (-) many annoying support

Actors and actresses to follow: Boy Pakorn Chatborirak (ML), Matt Peeranee Kongthai (FL)

Couples: Narut ♡ Leela; Dan (FL's friend) ♡ Aim; Glee ♡ Lookye (ML's sis)

OST: Maeya Nonthawan "Mi Mai Khrai Sak Khon " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHWy_6Gf6Ss

12-6-21 to 12-8-21 (3 days)

Original title: 完美的他 (Xin De Zhuan Huan) = Perfect Him

Story:  Jiang Ke Le gets hold of a pair of VR glasses that allow her to  meet the Love Boys, a group of four seemingly perfect men. While she is doing so, she begins to understand that the company that operates the Love Boys “game” is keeping a dark secret related to Lu Xiao and his groupmates. 

What stands out: (+) mystery; (+) chemistry; (+)  bromance;

Actors and actresses to follow: He Luo Luo (ML), Dai Lu Wa (FL)

Couples: Lu Xiao ♡ Ke Le; Xu Nian (ML's teammate) ♡ Qian Ya (FL's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq2Xa1v8A0k

Note: recap cyn-lynn.blogspot

12-2-21, 12-4-21 to 12-5-21 (3 days)

Original title: 我的邻居长不大 ( Wo De Ling Ju Bu Zhang Da) = My Neighbor Is Not Grown Up

Story:  Lin Yang and Lu Zheng An are childhood friends. Now aged 31, her past memories come flooding back to her when Lu Zheng An – now 24 – turns up on the scene. He wants to convince her that his feelings are real, and will do his utmost to win her heart! 

What stands out: (+) overall healthy relationships; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) supporting actors; (+) childhood scenes; (-) noona romance; (-) immature ML/FL

Actors and actresses to follow: Li Xi Rui (FL), He Yu (ML)

Couples: Lu Zheng An ♡ Lin Yang; Ma Le ♡ Cao Ling

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5veHLpe8Es

11-29-21 to 12-1-21 (3 days)

Original title: รักออกฤทธิ์ (Rak Ok Rit) = Love in Action

Story: Wanisa is a woman who was married to many guys but all of them died suddenly after becoming her husband. Then Joe enters the scene. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: Pope Thanawat Wattanaputi (ML), Mew Nittha Jirayungyurn (FL)

Couples: Joe ♡ Wanisa

OST: Pope Thanawat "Thoe Mai Tong" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgwZ9GFr0J0

11-25-21 to 11-28-21 (4 days)

Original title: 杉杉来了 (Shan Shan Lai Le) = Shan Shan is Here

Story: Big conglomerate president Feng Teng has a younger sister, with a very rare blood type, who needs a transfusion. He finds an employee at his company named Xue Shan Shan and asks her for a blood donation. Shan Shan loves to eat and her enjoyment of the lunches, along with her general bright and sunny personality, slowly start melting cold Feng Teng's heart.

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) FL's monologue/thoughts; (+) cartoon; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhao Li Ying (FL), Zhang Han (ML)

Couples: Feng Teng ♡ Shan Shan; Shen Qi (ML's friend) ♡ Li Shu (ML's friend)

OST: YT

Note: recap https://dramaforreal.com/2014/08/04/boss-me-shan-shan-ep-1-recap/

11-25-21

Original title: ฉีกกฎทดลองผี = Tear the Rules of Ghost Experiments

Story: After witnessing a haunting in their hospital, two doctors become dangerously obsessed with obtaining scientific proof that ghosts exist. 

What stands out: (+) plot twist; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Tor Thanapob Leeluttanakajorn (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjmxOtP5I41FbG2B2C1hg19Fw5QHzpHw

11-25-21

Original title: 스무살 (Seumoosal) = Twenty

Story: Lee Ki Kwang is a member of popular idol group falls in love with Kim Hye Rim, his old friend from same middle school who has never dated before, as the two try to keep their love a secret from the rest of the world.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Ki Kwang ♡ Hye Rim

OST: Lee Gi Kwang "On Rainy Days" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Zsm0KKKRg

11-22-21 to 11-24-21 (3 days)

Original title: รอยฝันตะวันเดือด (Roy Fun Tawan Duerd) = The Rising Sun 2

Story: Ryu is in an arranged engagement to a very young lady named Mayumi.  Although he really likes her, he ignores her because she is too young. When she becomes a young lady she begins to attract other men's interest.   

What stands out: (+) action; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) setting; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Nadech Kugimiya (ML), Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (FL)

Couples:  Ryu ♡  Mayumi

OST: playlist contains both series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PTMWrNQKTA&list=PLj8VmcVKORLl9T1QEmi2zFON7bUUImL-z

11-21-21

Original title: 图兰朵：魔咒缘起 (Tu Lan Duo: Mo Zhou Yuan Qi) = Turandot: The Origin of the Curse

Story: Princess Turandot, who is cursed by a mysterious power cause the princess to become cruel, and gradually lose her humanity. Foreign princes who come to court her must solve three riddles,  or they would be put to death. One day, Calaf, an ordinary citizen, risks his life to answer the riddles to save her and inadvertently uncovers his own extraordinary past.   

What stands out: (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Guan Xiao Tong (FL)

Couples: Calaf ♡ Turandot

OST: BGM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfpf5S5jmTc

11-21-21 

Original title: 지옥 (Ji Og) = Hell

Story: People hear predictions on when they will die. When that time comes, monsters appear in front of them and kills them. 

What stands out: (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (-) confusing plot; (-) open ending for S2; (-) ML dies

Actors and actresses to follow: Yoo Ah In (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ending https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_K_Yd1hAE4

11-20-21 

Original title: 쇼미더고스트 (Syomideogoseuteu) = Show Me the Ghost

Story: With no place to go and no money, best friends Hodu and Yeji try to defeat the ghost to protect their house.

What stands out: (+) friendship

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

11-18-21 to 11-20-21 (3 days)

Original title: รอยรักหักเหลี่ยมตะวัน (Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan) = The Rising Sun 1

Story: Preawdao/Seiko, a Thai lady, who just got a scholarship from Japan for her Master's degree in Economics. Preawdao's beauty impressed Takeshi, the second son of a very powerful family, Onizuka.  

What stands out: (+) action; (+) cinematography; (+) setting; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Mario Maurer (ML), Taew Natapohn Tameeruks (FL)

Couples: Takeshi ♡ Preaw/Seiko

OST: playlist contains both series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PTMWrNQKTA&list=PLj8VmcVKORLl9T1QEmi2zFON7bUUImL-z

11-16-21 to 11-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: 只是结婚的关系 (Zhi Shi Jie Hun De Guan Xi) = Just Married

Story: Gu Xi Xi, a fashion shopper, buys Alex's couture wedding dresses for her clients. She gets acquainted with Yin Si Chen, the black-bellied president who came to discuss business cooperation with Alex. An incident occurs leading to them to temporarily maintain a contract cooperative marriage relationship.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) parents/grandma; (-) draggy with unnecessary characters/side story; (-) business; (-) second couple;

Actors and actresses to follow: Wang Yu Wen (FL), Wang Zi Qi (ML)

Couples: Yin Si Chen ♡ Gu Xi Xi; Shang Ke (ML's assistant) ♡ Ruo Na (colleague)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdz8vAFzbV4

11-12-21 to 11-15-21 (4 days)

Original title: คิวบิก = Cubic

Story:  The father of Ruthainark is in debt with a man called Lin Lang Ser who is a well known member of the Hong Kong mafia. Lin Lang Ser decides to accept her sister as a payback for the high debts of her family, but when the day comes to pay the debt the girl's father decides to run away with his eldest daughter. As a result of this Ruthainark is captured by Lin Lan Ser's men and brought to his mansion. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) FL; (+) eye candies; (-) draggy; (-) ML; (-) cheap prop;

Actors and actresses to follow: Bomb Tanin Manoonsil (ML), Mint Chalida Vijitvongthong (FL)

Couples: Lin Lang Ser ♡ Nark; Lin Puey In ♡ Meena (FL's friend)

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPRoUDFs2NM&list=PL4CXG_8BzhqQ7A5HFnLJRKWN8464SPWYP

11-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 잡고 싶은 녀석들 (Jabgo Sipeun Nyeoseogdeul) = Guys You Want to Catch

Story: Four rookie cops in Noryangjin, who failed their police exams, pursue criminals who have violated the law in varying ways.  

What stands out: (+) bromance; (-) acting

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

9-30-21, 11-10-21 to 11-11-21 (3 days)

Original title: 달리와 감자탕  (dalliwa gamjatang) = Dali and Gamjatang

Story: Moo Hak, who is ignorant but strong-willed and knows how to make money, meets Dal Ri, who has a profound deep knowledge of things. Moo Hak and Dal Ri start a relationship as a creditor and debtor over the art gallery. 

What stands out: (+) mystery/thriller; (+) chemistry; (+) art; (+) costume; (+) ML/FL employees; (-) OTT side stories/characters; (-) ML family

Actors and actresses to follow: Park Gyu Young (FL), Kim Min Jae (ML)

Couples: Moo Hak ♡ Dal Ri

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ZbhfwV11Y

11-6-21 to 11-8-21 (3 days)

Original title: 梦见狮子 (Meng Jian Shi Zi) =  Dreaming of Lion

Story:  It tells the love story between a Peking opera performer Yu Fei and a stage play producer Bai Fei Li

What stands out: (+) all's well ends well; (+) last performance; (+) chemistry; (+) second couple; (+) cinematography; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Yao Chi (ML), Chen Yu Si (FL), Jinna Fu (SFL), Wu Yu Heng (SML)

Couples: Fei Li ♡ Yu Fei; Hao Shi (FL's cousin) ♡ Guan Jiu (ML's business partner

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qFrflWU1Sg

9-19-21,11-4-21 to 11-5-21 (3 days)

Original title: 亲爱的吾兄 (Qin Ai De Wu Xiong) = Dear brother

Story:   Shi Xia time travels to a xianxia world to find her brother Shi Dong. She met Hou Chi, who takes her as his sister. Shi Dong now is the infamous Demon King, Hou Chi's rival. 

What stands out: (+) SML/FL's bro; (+) chemistry; (+) dialogues; (+) steampunk fashion; (-) editing; (-) CGI; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhao Ying Bo (ML), Dai Yun Fan (ML), Wu Qian Ying (FL), Zhao Wen Hao (ML's friend), Liu Zhi Wei (FL's classmate)

Couples:  Hou Chi ♡ Shi Xia; Yao Gua ♡ Qing Feng

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfdvQv6-UPA

Note: must watch extra episode

9-8-21, 11-2-21 to 11-3-21 (3 days)

Original title: 홍천기  (Hong Chun Gi) = Hong Chun Gi

Story: A fated love story between female painter Hong Chun Gi, who was once blind, and Ha Ram, a mysterious royal astrologer who is blind, among the power struggle of the fictional Dan Dynasty of ancient Korea.

What stands out: (+) fantasy element; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) cinematogra[hy; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) plot holes; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow:  Kim Yoo Jung (FL), Ahn Hyo Seop (ML)

Couples: Ha Ram ♡ Chun Gi

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu2sHdCbydU

Note: recap https://www.thereviewgeek.com/loversoftheredsky-s1e1review/

10-31-21 to 11-1-21 (2 days)

Original title: 오 나의 귀신님 (O Naui Gwishinnim) = Oh My Ghost

Story: Bong Sun, a timid young woman, is possessed by the ghost of a lustful virgin. She harbours a secret crush on Sun Woo,  a conceited star chef, though he doesn't take much notice of her. But then one day, Bong Sun starts acting differently and ends up constantly on Sun Woo’s mind 

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) suspense; (+) PBY's acting on two personalities; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (-) ML's 'forced' love from 1 personality to another; (-) side stories

Actors and actresses to follow: Park Bo Young (FL), Kim Seul Gi (SFL), Jo Jung Suk (ML)

Couples: Sun Woo ♡ Bong Sun; Seong Jae (ML's bro in law) ♡ Eun Hee (ML's sister)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s0mkkrCLaw

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2015/07/oh-my-ghostess-episode-1/

10-28-21 to 10-30-21 (3 days)

Original title: ดวงตาที่3 (Duang Tah Tee Sarm) = Third Eye

Story: Gifted with the ability to see ghosts, Treekarn must overcome the fear of the undead as he discovers the truth about a long-last love from his past. 

What stands out: (+) friendship; (-) draggy; (-) too many ghost cases

Actors and actresses to follow: James Ma (ML), Mew Nittha Jirayungyurn (FL)

Couples: Trikarn ♡ Pum

OST: 

Tom Isara "White Eye" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSjuAEhr-bM

Pok Mindset "I See Dead People" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZT4ofkRg_M

10-26-21 to 10-27-21 (2 days)

Original title: 我的巴比伦恋人 (Wo De Ba Bi Lun Lian Ren) = My Babylonian Lover

Story:  On her birthday, Chen Mei Ru is approached by a man who comes to life from a diary that she wrote when she was 12 years old.

What stands out: (+) life lesson; (+) no love triangle; (+) side couples; (+) friendship; (-) ending (need to watch 5min extra for HE)

Actors and actresses to follow: Rhydian Vaughan (ML), Bu Guan Jin (FL), Tiffany Hsu (SFL), Richards Wang (SML)

Couples: Wang Zi ♡ Mei Ru; Shui Liu ♡ Dragon Lady; Wen Shan ♡ Hui Zhen

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj95RervJZQ

Note: recap https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/09/dear-diary-recap-and-review.html

10-23-21 to 10-25-21 (3 days)

Original title: 세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자 (sesang eodiedo eobsneun chaghannamja) =   The Good Man Never Seen Before

Story: Kang Ma Roo who has been betrayed by the love of his life, Han Jae Hee. He sets off to take revenge. And in order to execute his revenge, he approaches Seo Eun Gi, the resilient and cold daughter of the man Jae Hee married.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) OST; (-) draggy in the middle; (-) boring busines; (-) lazy scriptwriting with amnesia and time jump; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Moon Chae Won (FL), Song Joong Ki (ML)

Couples:  Ma Roo ♡ Eun Gi; Jae Gil (SFL's bro) ♡ Cho Koo (ML's half sis)

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3R7Ms1sFV5rN8lxmjyqXbzZqHFU4uUMU

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2012/09/nice-guy-episode-1/

10-21-21 to 10-22-21 (2 days)

Original title: 인현왕후의 남자 (Inhyeonwanghooui Namja) = Queen In Hyun's Man

Story: Kim Boong Do, a scholar who had supported the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun, travels 300 years into the future and meets Choi Hee Jin, a no-name actress who is expecting a career renaissance through her role as Queen In Hyun in a TV drama.   

What stands out: (+) switch between past - modern; (+) chemistry; (-) SML; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Ji Hyun Woo (ML), Yoo In Na (FL)

Couples: Boong Do ♡ Hee Jin

OST: full  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjV8oD8gsOA

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2012/04/queen-in-hyuns-man-episode-1/

10-19-21 to 10-20-21 (2 days)

Original title: อุ่นไอในใจเธอ (Xùn xị nı cı ṭhex) = Warm Your Heart

Story:  Prapai, an accounting graduate who dreams of working for an advertising agency, has to live with Pupaa, a gifted physics student, and many funny stories happened between them.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) draggy; (-) second couple; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: New Thitipoom Tacha-apaikun (ML), Kaimuk Nilawan Iamchuasawad (FL)

Couples: Puppa ♡ Prapai; Tar ♡ Wawa

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXgEHk2C2uA

10-16-21 to 10-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: L♥DK ひとつ屋根の下、「スキ」がふたつ( L♥DK Hitotsu Yane no Shita, Suki ga Futatsu) = Under One Roof There is Two Skies

Story:  Aoi Nishimori  and Shusei Kugayama are in relationship and live together secretly. Their secret is discovered by Kuguyama Reon, Shusei's cousin. Now, Aoi, Shusei and Reon begin to live together.  

What stands out: (-) not the same cast as prequel

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamishiraishi Mone (FL), Sugino Yosuke (ML),Yokohama Ryusei  (SML), Machida Keita (SML)

Couples: Shusei ♡ Aoi

OST: Kamishiraishi Mone"Happy End" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCCCQ1jWbvg

10-16-21 to 10-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: クローバー (Kuroba) =  Clover

Story:  Suzuki Saya is an ordinary employee working at a hotel. She falls in love with her elite boss Tsuge Susumu. Through their romance, Saya grows as a person.  

What stands out: (+) FL's character growth

Actors and actresses to follow: Takei Emi (FL), Okura Tadayoshi (ML)

Couples: Susumu ♡ Saya

OST: ???

10-16-21 to 10-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: คิดถึงวิทยา  (Khid Thueng Wittaya) =  Think About Science

Story:  Song, a washed-up wrestler, takes a job as a teacher at a rural school. His only solace is the diary of his predecessor Ann, who writes of similar feelings. When she returns to her post, she finds the young man has also written in the diary.  

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) character growth; (+) life lessons; (+) rural setting

Actors and actresses to follow: Ploy Laila Boonyasak (FL), Bie Sukrit Wisetkaew (ML), Weir Sukollawat Kanarot (SML)

Couples: Song ♡ Ann

OST: 25 Hours "Mai Tang Kan" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4nvHJtq_Rw

10-17-21 to 10-18-21 (2 days)

Original title: 태양은 가득히 (Taeyangeun Gadeughi) = The Full Sun

Story:  Jung Se Ro's father dies in an incident involving stolen diamonds, and Se Ro is accused and arrested for murder. After spending five years in a Thai prison, upon his release he takes up a new identity and becomes a con-man just like his father. Then Se Ro meets Han Young Won, the cold-hearted heiress to a jewelry brand. 

What stands out: (+) suspense; (+) chemistry; (+) OE mixed HE ending for OTP; (-) SE for second couple

Actors and actresses to follow: Yoon Kye Sang (ML), Han Ji Hye (FL)

Couples:  Se Ro ♡ Young Won; Kang Jae ♡ Jae In

OST: Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3CdpoQpYWo&list=PLx3UdDCKJfFk5Y8U223aSTXAyuOB4MSwN

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2014/02/full-sun-episode-1/

10-15-21 to 10-15-21 (1 day)

Original title: 3年A組―今から皆さんだけの、卒業式です―  ( 3 nen A gumi – Ima kara minasan dake no, Sotsugyōshiki desu) = Class 3A, You Are On Hostage From Now On

Story: A special Graduation Ceremony only for the students of Hiiragi-sensei. 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) drawings

Actors and actresses to follow: Suda Masaki (ML), Nagano Mei (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

Note: 

10-16-21 to 10-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: L♥DK 

Story: Due to a mistake, Nishimori Aoi makes the fire sprinkler go off in Shusei Kugayama's room. Shusei is a very popular student at their high school.  Until Shusei's room is fixed, he stays with Aoi. 

What stands out: (+) the famous kabedon; (+) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: Gouriki Ayame (FL), Yamazaki Kento (ML)

Couples: Shusei ♡ Aoi

OST: Ayana Izumi "Your Colorful Days" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYagL8n8UoY

10-14-21 to 10-15-21 (2 days)

Original title: 3年A組 ―今から皆さんは、人質です― (3 Nen A Kumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu) = Class 3A, You Are On Hostage From Now On

Story: With graduation 10 days away, homeroom teacher Hiiragi gathers all 29 students of class 3-A and proclaims them as his hostages. His last lesson regards the death of a student that passed away a few months before.  

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) plot twists; (+) suspense; (+) life lessons; (+) sismance; (+) friendship; (+) acting;

Actors and actresses to follow: Suda Masaki (ML), Nagano Mei (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: ending The Cro-Magnons "Ikiru" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bOeOhVYpx0

Note: recap https://www.cloverblossomsblog.com/2019/01/recap-3-nen-gumi-episode-1.html

10-12-21 to 10-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: 무림학교 (Murimhaggyo) = Moorim School

Story: The Moorim School is a hidden school which can only be seen by special individuals, it isn't focused solely on high academic scores but on physical abilities.  

What stands out: (+) bromance; (+) friendship; (+) chemistry; (+) loose ties; (-) martial arts action

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Hyun Woo (ML), Hong Bin (ML), Seo Yea Ji (FL), Jung Yoo Jin (FL)

Couples: Shi Woo ♡ Soon Duk; Chi Ang ♡ Sun Ah

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGGc5glHIpE

Note: recap https://cimiart.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/moorim-school-kdrama/

10-11-21 to 10-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 盛夏未来 (Sheng Xia Wei Lai) = Midsummer Future

Story: It tells the story of Chen Chen who failed the college entrance exam and Zheng Yu Xing  who's a free soul. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (-) SE

Actors and actresses to follow: Wendy Zhang (FL), Leo Wu (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: Leo Wu & Wendy Zhang "Forever Summer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ5CO9-nf30

10-11-21 to 10-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 우수무당 가두심 (Sonyeomudang Gadooshim) = Excellent Shaman Ga Dpo Shim

Story: Woo Sang is a national swimmer who's always pursuing the number one spot. Won Il is a swimming prodigy who stopped participating in the sport, and now wants to make a comeback. Not only do they become rivals, but they also fall for the same girl, Jung Eun 

What stands out: (+) friendship; (+) bromance; (-) plot

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Jong Suk (ML), Seo In Guk  (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: Yuri "Bling Star" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23UXOJeqiug

10-11-21 to 10-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 우수무당 가두심 (Sonyeomudang Gadooshim) = Excellent Shaman Ga Dpo Shim

Story: Ga Doo Shim is fated to become a shaman. Na Woo Soo has suddenly gained the ability to see spirits. Together, they realize, they have the power to fight back against the powers of evil. 

What stands out: (+) topic; (+) friendship; (+) bromance; (-) stiff plot; (-) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Sae Ron (FL), Nam  Da Reum  (ML), Yoo Sun Ho (SML)

Couples: Woo Soo ♡ Doo Shim

OST:

Kwon Jin Ah "Run to You" 

Yoo Seonho "Forever Smile" 

Seeung Hee Oh "Dear My Nights"

10-9-21 to 10-10-21 (2 days)

Original title: ธรณีนี่นี้ใครครอง (Toranee Ni Nee Krai Kong) = Who owns this earth?

Story: Athit is an agriculture graduate who farm at Grandmother Daeng's farm. Darunee, Grandma Daeng's adopted child, is jealous at him. Years later, Daeng passes away, her will assigned Athit to take care of her farm and be Darunee’s guardian. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) setting; (-) draggy; (-) childish FL (first part); (-) outdated

Actors and actresses to follow: Nadech Kugimiya (ML), Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (FL)

Couples:  Athit ♡ Darunee

OST: Aof & Lydia คนบนฟ้าต้องการให้รัก https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjn9Veyie-c

10-6-21 to 10-8-21 (3 days)

Original title: 惡魔在身邊 (E Mo Zai Shen Bian) = Devil is Around

Story: After finally getting the courage to confess her feelings, Qi Yue was handing her love letter to Yuan Yi, but by a stroke of bad luck, the person standing in front of her was the troublemaker of the school Jiang Meng. The big problem remained - Jiang Meng is the son of the man Qi Yue's mother is going to marry.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) graphic quality; (-) side stories

Actors and actresses to follow: Rainie Yang (FL), Mike He (ML), Kingone Wang (ML)

Couples: Jiang Meng ♡ Qi Yue

OST: 

Yida Huang "Chou Nan Ren" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8awCkFG2jo

Rainie Yang "Ai Mei" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxbfOXwrWAY

10-6-21 to 10-6-21 (1 day)

Original title: พี่ชาย (Pee Chai) = Elder Brother

Story: Golf is an ill behaved and aggressive high schooler. He grew up never feeling loved by his parents. One day, Bank a fellow high schooler 4 months his junior entered his life by becoming his step-brother.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (-) teacher's feminization of Bank by assigning him to dress as a woman; (-) SE

Actors and actresses to follow: Fluke Teerapat Lohanan (ML), Fluke Natouch Siripongthon  (ML)

Couples:  Golf ♡ Bank

OST: "Unchanged (ไม่แปรผัน) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNibK9hrsdE

10-6-21 to 10-6-21 (1 day)

Original title: ママレード・ボーイ (Mameredo Boi) = Marmelade Boy

Story: Koishikawa Miki, a high school student, is told by her parents that they are getting a divorce and swapping partners with another couple. The other couple have a son called Yu, whom Miki becomes attracted to after moving in together. 

What stands out: (+) unique plot; (+) plot twist; (-) directing (camera angle, no closeups for facial expression); (-) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: Sakurai Hinako (FL), Yoshizawa Ryo (ML)

Couples:  Matsuura Yu ♡ Koishikawa Miki

OST: GReeeeN "Koi" (恋) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YwNipWyXj4

10-4-21 to 10-5-21 (2 days)

Original title: ボクの殺意が恋をした (Boku no Satsui ga Koi wo Shita) = I fell in love with my murderous intention

Story: Onotora Shu become a hitman in order to avenge his foster father. He is well prepared when he approaches Narumiya Mitsuki who is his assassination target. On the contrary, he ends up protecting her as danger approaches. The two of them, who should not fall in love, have an unlikely romance. 

What stands out: (+) bromance; (+) death prince; (-) chemistry; (-) some cringey moments

Actors and actresses to follow: Nakagawa Taishi (ML), Araki Yuko (FL)

Couples: Shu ♡ Mitsuki

OST: Vaundy "Hana Uranai" (花占い) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onhBN0qkUcE

10-2-21 to 10-4-21 (3 days)

Original title: 더킹 투하츠 (deoking tuhacheu) = The King Two Hearts

Story: Kim Hang Ah is a legendary top female instructor working for North Korea’s elite special forces unit. Lee Jae Ha is the prince of South Korea’s monarchy. In the midst of negotiations between North and South Korea for ending the war, Jae Ha and Hang Ah find themselves betrothed to each other.

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) suspense; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) second couple; (+) supporting characters; (+) cinematograpy; (+) OST; (-) SML death

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Seung Gi (ML), Ha Ji Won (FL), Jo Jung Suk (SML)

Couples:  Prince Jae Ha ♡ Hang Ah; Shi Kyung ♡ Princess Jae Shin

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEDBmt1pDcY

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2012/03/the-king-2-hearts-episode-1/

10-2-21 to 10-2-21 (1 day)

Original title: N/A

Story: Adapted from the video game "Garena Free Fire"

What stands out: (+) action; (+) costume/makeup; (+) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (FL), Luke Ishikawa Plowden (ML), Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat  (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

9-30-21 to 10-1-21 (2 days)

Original title: 슬기로운 의사생활++ (seulgiloun uisasaenghwal++) = A wise doctor's life 2

Story: A continuation of everyday life of five doctors and their patients inside a hospital. 

What stands out: (+) some tied ends; (+) friendship; (+) jam session; (+) OST; (-) repetition from S1; (-) draggy;

Actors and actresses to follow: Jo Jung Suk (ML), Yoo Yeon Seok (ML), Jung Kyung Ho (ML), Kim Dae Myung (ML), Jeon Mi Do (FL)

Couples: Jung Won ♡ Gyeo Wool; Suk Hyung ♡ Min Ha; Jun Wan ♡ Ik Soon; Ik Jun ♡ Song Hwa 

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8L3A-E6c5M

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2021/06/hospital-playlist-2-episode-1/

9-20-21 to 9-25-21, 9-27 to 9-29-21 (9 days)

Original title: 真愛找麻煩 (Zhen Ai Zhao Ma Fan) = Really Love to Make Trouble

Story: Ke Wei Xiang is betrothed by his grandma to Song Yi Jie, the granddaughter of the man who saved her life. He’s very considerate and kind, and doesn’t have the heart to say no to his grandma’s lifelong dream. Song Yi Jie is a legal assistant who doesn’t care for love when she’s got a career to pursue.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) FL's family; (+) ML; (+) FL's ex; (+) second couple; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Annie Chen (FL), Chris Wang (ML), Ken Hsieh (SML), Puff Kuo (SFL), Chris Wu (FL's ex)

Couples: Wei Xiang ♡ Yi Jie; Wei Cheng (ML's bro) ♡ Li Er (mafia's daughter); Ke Fan ♡ Yan Ni (ML's sis)

OST: exceed 2000 characters

9-27-21 to 9-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: ライアー×ライアー (Raia x Raia) = Liar x Liar

Story: Minato is a university student. She lives with her stepbrother-by-remarriage Toru. Toru is handsome and a player. Minato is uncomfortable with Toru and they have an agreement, where Toru will not approach Minato within 2 meters when they are outside. One day, due to her friend’s request, Minato disguises as a high schooler. While she is out walking in public, she happens to meet Toru. He falls in love with her at first sight. 

What stands out: (+) FL's antics; (+) sismance

Actors and actresses to follow: Matsumura Hokuto (ML), Mori Nana (FL)

Couples: Toru ♡ Minato

OST: ???

9-26-21 to 9-26-21 (1 day)

Original title:  미드나이트 (Mideunaiteu) = Midnight

Story:  A life-threatening hide-and-seek between a psychopathic killer Do Shik and a deaf woman Kyung Mi

What stands out: (+) suspense

Actors and actresses to follow: Jin Ki Joo (FL), (Wi Ha Joon ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

9-26-21 to 9-26-21 (1 day)

Original title:  (ATM เออรัก เออเร่อ) = er rak er

Story:  Sua and Jib have kept their relationship a secret since the bank where they are employed has a strict "No Romance" policy. With neither willing to give up their career, they make a bet whoever able to resolve an ATM glitch case first gets to keep their job. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) cheesy jokes

Actors and actresses to follow: Ter Chantavit Dhanasevi (ML), Ice Preechaya Pongthananikorn (FL)

Couples: Sua ♡ Jib

OST: ???

9-26-21 to 9-26-21 (1 day)

Original title: 你的情歌 (Ni De Qing Ge) = Your Love Song 

Story: Music teacher Yu Jing who has gone to Hualien to mend a broken heart meets a frustrated teacher Zhi Yuan and a repressed youth Dong Shui. Their stories become intertwined through song.  

What stands out: (+) character growth; (+) acting; (+) Hualien scenery; (-) ambiguous ending

Actors and actresses to follow:   Alice Ke (FL), Fu Meng Bo (SML)

Couples: Zhi Yuan ♡ Yu Ning

OST: ???

9-26-21 to 9-26-21 (1 day)

Original title: 心春由你 (Xin Chun You Ni) =   Heart Spring By You

Story: A short film is a journey of discovery and renewal and a return to childlike curiosity for the natural world.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) cinematography; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhou Dong Yu (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

9-26-21 to 9-26-21 (1 day)

Original title: 今天不是最后一天定 (Jin Tian Bu Shi Zui Hou Yi Tian Ding) =   Today Is Not the Last Day

Story: Mi Chong, who is trying to kill himself, meets Zhi Liao, who is trying to survive. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) character growth; (+) dark humor; (+) directing; (+) script/dialogue; (+) acting; (+) chemistry; (+) editing; (+) cartoon; (+) BGM; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Leon Leong (ML),  Vivienne Tien (FL)

Couples:  Mi Chong ♡ Zhi Liao

OST: ???

9-18-21 to 9-18-21 (1 day)

Original title: 偶然闯入的世界  (Ou Ran Chuang Ru De Shi Jie) = Accidental World

Story: Picking up a strange bracelet, Xiao Ru wandered into a bookstore one fateful day. The bracelet pulls Xiao Ru into not just one parallel universe, but many. Xiao Ru soon meets the very same Yan Sui, who she met 15 years ago. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced with 3 different worlds; (+) costume; (+) prop; (-) plot holes

Actors and actresses to follow: Sky Li (ML),  Wen Mo Yan (FL)

Couples:  Yan Sui ♡ Xiao Ru

OST: Wen Mo Yan "Promise Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_H99iKadJM

9-9-21 and 9-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: 彼女はキレイだった (Kanojo wa Kireidatta) = She Was Pretty

Story:  Hasebe Sosuke is the deputy editor-in-chief who is an unfriendly and cool rationalist. When he was young, he was fat and often bullied, now a handsome elite, he strives to meet his first love again: Sato Ai. On the other hand, Sato Ai is unemployed and living with her best friend. Although she meets Sosuke again, she doesn't want to reveal her identity. 

What stands out: (+) character growth; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (+) office dynamic; (-) SLS

Actors and actresses to follow:  Nakajima Kento (ML), Koshiba Fuka (FL), Akaso Eiji (SML)

Couples: Sosuke ♡ Ai

OST: 

Sexy Zone "Summer Hydrangea" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6SXtlEQB0

Awesome City Club https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHDIX-RNgSY

9-16-21 to 9-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 港囧 (Gang Jiong) = Gang Jiong

Story: In the mid-1990s, university art majors Xu Lai and Yang Yi fell in love, but then Yang was transferred to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Xu has never seen her since.  During a vacation in Hong Kong with his wife Cai Bo, Xu Lai meets Yang Yi again. 

What stands out: (+) life lesson

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Xu Lai ♡ Yang Yi

OST: ???

9-16-21 to 9-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 人再囧途之泰囧 (Rén zài jiǒng tú zhī tài jiǒng) = Lost in Thailand

Story: Two competing businessmen who go searching for their boss in Thailand and then meet up with a tourist eager to explore the country. 

What stands out: (+) adventure; (+) Thailand scenery

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

9-16-21 to 9-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 人在囧途 (Rén Zài Jiǒngtú) = Lost on Journey

Story:  Li Cheng Gong is a wealthy and arrogant businessman return to his hometown Changsha. However, plans don't go as smoothly after he crosses paths with a stranger, Niu Geng. 

What stands out: (+) life lesson

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Cheng Gong ♡ Mei Li (husband & wife)

OST: ???

9-16-21 to 9-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: อรVacation Mini Story = Orn Vacation

Story:  The story of On and Top's sweet journey while on vacation 

What stands out: (+) scenery; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Tor Thanapob Leeluttanakajorn (ML)

Couples:  Top ♡ Orn

OST: ???

9-4-21 to 9-5-21 (2 days)

Original title: นางสาว 18 มงกุฏ (Nang Sao 18 Mongkut) = Miss 18 Mongkut

Story:  Nam is a hardworking young woman with a variety of jobs.  Mr. Buntawee, the Executive President of Well Fed Sauce, suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and is searching for his grandson. Tana is the eldest grandson of Mr. Buntawee and takes care of him.   Tana forms a deep bond with Nam, whom he treats as his brother.

What stands out: (+) Grandpa; (+) OTP is IRL couple; (-) draggy in the middle

Actors and actresses to follow: Toy Pathompong Reonchaidee (SML)

Couples: Tana ♡ Nam; Payu (real grandson) ♡ Praew

OST: ???

9-6-21 to 9-7-21 (2 days)

Original title: 46วันฉันจะพังงานวิวาห์  (46 Wan Chan Ja Pang Ngan Wiwah ) = 46 I Will Break the Wedding

Story:  This series tells the story of Ying Ying, an unpopular net idol with her childhood best friend, Noina, who is now the creditor of her own debts. Ying Ying and Noina are on a 46-day mission to ruin the wedding of Doctor Korn, Noina's love interest.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) sismance: (-) draggy; (-) OTT

Actors and actresses to follow: Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul (FL), Non Chanon Santinatornkul (ML), Off Jumpol Adulkittiporn (SML), Mild Lapassalan Jiravechsoontornkul (SFL)

Couples: Korn ♡ Ying Ying; Pat (ML's friend) ♡ Noina (FL's friend) ; Yoo ♡ Wisa (ML's ex fiancee)

OST: ???

9-8-21 to 9-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 奥様は、取り扱い注意 (Okusama wa, Tori Atsukai Chui) = Be Careful When Handling Your Wife

Story: Set after after drama series "Caution, Hazardous Wife," with Isayama Yuki pointing a pistol at Isayama Nami after she came home. Nami was a special agent, but she hid her past and married Yuki. Her husband Yuki pretended to be an ordinary office worker in an IT company, but he was really an agent for the public security department. 

What stands out: action (+); (-) no sub; (-) OTP goes separate ways

Actors and actresses to follow:  Ayase Haruka (FL)

Couples: Yuki ♡ Nami

OST: ???

9-8-21 to 9-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 夏日乐悠悠 (Xia Ri Le You You) = Summer Fun

Story: Law firm employee Xia Mi is sent to a picturesque tropical island to investigate You Le Le, the young owner of the island's beach resort suspected of illegal business practices. 

What stands out: action (+) plot twist; (+) chemistry; (+) island setting

Actors and actresses to follow: Eddie Peng (ML), Angelababy (FL)

Couples: Le Le ♡ Xia Mi

OST: JJ Lin "Love U U" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAZk2csEMAs

9-10-21 to 9-10-21 (1 day)

Original title: 演じ屋 (Enjiya) = Performer

Story:  Tomoki decides to kill himself since he is falsely accused of sexual harassment. While standing on the ledge of a rooftop building, he sees a woman attacked by a man with a knife. Tomoki learns that the staged event is called "enjiya," which takes place upon a client's request. He decides to hire Aika to take revenge on people who falsely accused him of sexual harassment. 

What stands out: action (+) unique topic; (+) friendship/found family

Actors and actresses to follow: Nao (FL), Isomura Hayato (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

9-13-21 to 9-15 -21 (3 days)

Original title: 醉後決定愛上你 (Zui Hou Jue Ding Ai Shang Ni) = Decided to fall in love with you after being drunk

Story: Two strangers whose proposals were rejected by their respective boyfriend/girlfriend get drunk. During the 24 hours they became fast friends and got married... to each other.      

What stands out: (+) more comedic than drama; (+) chemistry; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Rainie Yang (FL), Joseph Chang (ML)

Couples: Jie Xiu ♡ Xiao Ru; Yi Xiang (FL's ex) ♡ Peggy; Ting Wei (actor) ♡ Ai Wei (ML's ex)

OST: 

Yen J "Good Things" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1tRA2G9bcw

Magic Power "Doing Something Unexpected"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMwN1o6h6VM

9-11-21 to 9-12 -21 (2 days)

Original title: 美樂加油 (Mei Le Jia You) = Mei Le Come On

Story: Due to the past trauma, Mei Le tries to please everyone by being kind and caring. Even the whole family of her boyfriend love her but his brother Yi Lei.    

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) rushed/confusing ending; (-) draggy; (-) annoying side characters

Actors and actresses to follow:  Mike He (ML), Cyndi Wang (FL)

Couples:  Yi Lei ♡ Mei Le

OST: 

Cyndi Wang "Don't Cry" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfTrquxafW8

Mike He "Ideal Garden" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAdLlekkyw0

9-10-21 to 9-10-21 (1 day)

Original title: DRAMA FOR ALL: อาชญากล คน 5G = Criminal People 5G

Story: A gathering of criminals to commit a new crime by opening the most accurate horoscope in the world!

What stands out: action (+) unique topic; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Pond Ponlawit Ketprapakorn (ML), Punpun Sutatta Udomsilp (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

8-31-21 to 8-31-21 (1 day)

Original title: アスコーマーチ!  = Asuko March

Story:   Nao Yoshino has failed the entrance exam so she enrolls in a technical high school called Kenritsu Asuka Kougyou Koukou, or "Asukou" for short. Out of the 148 entering freshmen, only three are girls, and Nao is the only one in her class. 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) friendship

Actors and actresses to follow: Takei Emi (FL), Matsuzaka Tori (ML), Kaku Kento (SML)

Couples:  Aruto ♡ Nao

OST: ???

9-1-21 to 9-3-21 (3 days)

Original title: 你是我的荣耀 (Ni Shi Wo De Rong Yao) = You are my glory

Story:  A story that follows an aerospace engineer Yu Tu and the shining star Qiao Jing Jing.  

What stands out: (+) eye candies; (+) chemistry; (-) draggy in the middle; (-) business parts; (-) government PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Yang Yang (ML), Dilraba Dilmurat (FL)

Couples: Yu Tu ♡ Jing Jing

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBcyVzyMd0Y

Note: https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/07/you-are-my-glory-recap-and-review.html

8-30-21 to 8-30-21 (1 day)

Original title: กวน มึน โฮ (Guan Mun Ho)

Story: A young Thai man and woman meet by coincidence while on vacation in South Korea and decide to tour the country together while keeping their names a secret from each other.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) Korean sceneries; (-) OE

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: 'Mr Darng' ♡ May (possibility)

OST: 

Noona Nuengtida Sophon "Love Doesn't Need Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz5tYBsLxlE

25 hours "Nice to Not Know" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whu6oBYdYvk

8-30-21 to 8-30-21 (1 day)

Original title: 犬と私の１０の約束 (Inu to watashi no 10 no yakusoku) = Dog and my 10 promises

Story:  One day, a puppy comes to the house of Akari, who had just turned twelve and was trying hard to act strong after her mother suddenly fell ill. Akari was together with Socks day and night. However, as Akari grows up, her feelings and interests move away from Socks.

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) Socks the dog

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: "Don't have to thank me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7BKX80-WAw

8-30-21 to 8-30-21 (1 day)

Original title: DRAMA FOR ALL: SUPER แม้น = Super Mahn

Story:  Maen is an ordinary young man who likes to lend a hand and help people even though there are some who perceive him as weird for going out of his way and even getting himself in trouble just to help out others. 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) family relationship; (+) bromance Mahn - Hero

Actors and actresses to follow:  Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat (ML),  Smile Parada Thitawachira (FL)

Couples: Mahn ♡ Ozone (possibility)

OST: N/A

8-28-21 to 8-29-21 (2 days)

Original title: จิตสังหาร (Chit Sanghan) = Killing Intent

Story:  When he became a suspect in a robbery case, Tattai had to do everything he could to prove his innocence.  

What stands out: (+) mysteries; (+) chemistry; (+) second couple; (-) OTT acting of supporting characters

Actors and actresses to follow: Bank Thiti Mahayotaruk (ML), Oab Oabnithi Wiwattanawarang (ML), Patty Petei Hokari (FL)

Couples:  Tattai ♡ Karima; Napat ♡ Fahprao

OST: Yes Sir's Days "What's In Sight" สถานะไหนในสายตา https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BlCe0aJ6Gg

8-26-21 to 8-27-21 (X day)

Original title: 당신이 잠든 사이에 (Dangshini Jamdeun Saie) = While You Are Sleeping

Story:   A young woman with bad premonition dreams meets two people who suddenly develop the same ability. 

What stands out: (+) mysteries; (+) chemistry; (+) found family; (+) supporting characters; (-0 connections can be confusing need recap; (-) draggy cases

Actors and actresses to follow:  Bae Suzy (FL), Lee Jong Suk (ML), Jung Hae In (SML), Lee Sang Yeob (SML)

Couples:  Jae Chan ♡ Hong Ju

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fAU7dewivI

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2017/09/while-you-were-sleeping-episodes-1-2/

8-24-21 to 8-25-21 (2 days)

Original title: Let’s Fight Ghost คู่ไฟท์ไฝว้ผี = A Pair of Fighting Moles

Story:   A cohabitation comedy about a ghost of a high school girl who has been dead for 5 years and an exorcist college boy with the ability to see and hear ghosts.  

What stands out: (+) cute couple; (+) more in-depth characterization on villain, uncle; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) ghosts are scarier than the Korean version; (+) main villain; (-) the duo ghostbusters are not as good as in kdrama

Actors and actresses to follow: Saint Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana (ML), Orn Patchanan Jiajirachote (FL)

Couples:  Off ♡ Jeen

OST: O-Pavee "Try" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC6B9698C2g

8-23-21 to 8-24-21 (2 days)

Original title: 알고있지만, (algoissjiman,) =  I Know,

Story:   Park Jae Eon finds dating a waste of time but likes to flirt. Yet when Park Jae Eon meets Yoo Na Bi, he wants to cross those lines. Yoo Na Bi wants to date but doesn’t trust love. 

What stands out: (+) hyper-reality; (+) sexual tension/queasy; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) OST; (-) westernization of kdrama; (-) too many side characters for just 10 episodes meanwhile the OTP story is not developed well; (-) boring in the last episodes, goes nowhere

Actors and actresses to follow: Han So Hee (FL), Song Kang (ML)

Couples: Jae Eon ♡ Na Bi; Yoon Sol (college friend) ♡ Ji Wan (college friend); Kyu Hyun (college friend) ♡ Bitna (college friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFql1n99EKM

Note: I watched this drama knowing well the characterization of the OTP and the outcome

8-21-21 to 8-22-21 (2 days)

Original title: สุภาพบุรุษจอมโจร - มธุรสโลกันตร์ =  Gentleman thieves - magic world

Story:  Seua Pha, a bandit, had to embark on one of his father's quest to steal the most valuable possession from Khun Phet, a lieutenant who would not stop hunting their bandit village down. He takes Nampueng, the lieutenant's fiancee, only for his father to arrange a marriage for him and the kidnapped Nampueng 

What stands out: (+) story; (+) action scenes; (+) nice ML; (+) strong FL; (+) chemistry; (+) no SK; (-) draggy in the middle

Actors and actresses to follow: Michael Pattaradet Sa-nguankwamdee (ML), Mook Mookda Narinrak (FL)

Couples: Pha ♡ Nampueng; Thep (FL's ex fiancee) ♡ Nampkang (FL's sister)

OST: King Pichet "Dok Mai Nai Meu Jon" (Flower in the hand of Bandit) https://videos.files.wordpress.com/JERN1DFE/dok-mai-nai-meu-jon_hd.mp4

8-20-21 to 8-20-21 (1 day)

Original title: 내겐 너무 소중한 너 (Naegen Neomu Sojunghan Neo) =  You Are So Precious to Me  

Story:  As a result of some very tragic circumstances and a plot to scheme money, Park Jae Shik brought together with Lee Eun Hye, a child with both hearing and visual disabilities.  

What stands out: (+) directing; (+) acting

Actors and actresses to follow: Jin Goo (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

8-20-21 to 8-20-21 (1 day)

Original title: 热带往事 (Re Dai Wang Shi) = Tropical past

Story: Three people got entangled in a murder in the darkness. Their fate changed and became intertwined for the next 20 years. 

What stands out: (+) film noir; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (-) unexplained things

Actors and actresses to follow: Eddie Peng (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

8-20-21 to 8-20-21 (1 day)

Original title: DRAMA FOR ALL: ความทรงจำใหม่หัวใจเดิม = New Memories Old Heart

Story: Pran, a photographer who is losing his sight travel to photograph and exhibit his works for the last time with Wirin, a girl who has never taken care of someone with low vision before. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) acting; (+) beautiful Thai landscape

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

8-17-21 to 8-19-21 (3 days)

Original title: 贺先生的恋恋不忘 (He Xian Sheng De Lian Lian Bu Wang) = Mr. He's Unforgettable Love  

Story:The drama revolves around He Qiao Yan, CEO of Heshi Group, and Qin Yi Yue, a child psychologist.    

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) Xiao Bao; (-) cringey/cliche scenes

Actors and actresses to follow: Miles Wei (ML), Hu Yi Xuan (FL)

Couples: He Qiao Yan ♡ Qin Yi Yue; Wen Gu (ML's friend) ♡ Yang Ruo Wei (FL's friend); Ning Fang (FL's senior) ♡ Lin Wei (ML's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQzYo5iaIas

https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/07/unforgettable-love-recap.html

8-13-21 to 8-16-21 (4 days)

Original title: 原来我很爱你 (Yuan Lai Wo Hen Ai Ni)= So I Love You Very Much

Story:  Sang Wu Yan, a college senior, dreams of becoming a broadcaster. She works as an assistant at a radio station and likes a mysterious songwriter with the name "Yi Jin". She fell in love at first sight after a chance meeting with Su Nian Qin and later discovers that he is visually impaired. 

What stands out: (+) second chance romance; (+) chemistry; (+) acting Evan Lin as a blind character; (+) cinematography; (+) OST; (-) disappointing last episodes - bad scriptwriting change story from original: mental health issues not resolved, unhealthy relationship (obsessive/possesive ML); (-) unnecessary second couple

Actors and actresses to follow: Evan Lin (ML), Wan Peng (FL)

Couples: Nian Qin ♡ Wu Yan; Wei Hao ♡ Su Qian

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmyajHWgLn0

8-10-21  to 8-12-21 (3 days)

Original title: 循环初恋 (Xun Huan Chu Lian) = Cycle First Love

Story:  In the year 2019, eminent physicist Ye You Ning travels back to his hometown in China from abroad after many years to take care of his ailing grandfather. However, after a thunderstorm, he finds himself transported back to his school days as a student in the year 2006. He discovers that the secret of his time travel lies in the mobile phone of Xia Wen Xi, his optimistic and sunny deskmate.  

What stands out: (+) time travelling concept; (+) different outcome based on past conduct; (+) nice calm FL; (-) can be confusing needs to follow the story closely; (-) drag in the middle

Actors and actresses to follow: Patrick Shih (ML), Amy Chen (FL)

Couples: Ye You Ning ♡ Xia Wen Xi; Yang You Chung ♡ Gao Xiao Ai;  Lin Jia Qi ♡ Chen Ting Ting

OST: Vanessa "According to You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_dx8l2J1io

Note: recap https://ninenovel.net/page/2/?s=First+Love+Again