JASMINE'S FAVORITE DRAMAS
A collection of my favorite dramas that I can't live without! ;))
* by cover color
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1. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
Thai Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
♥ imo the BEST adaptation of BOF
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2. Jirisan
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
♥ naturally dramatic and compelling
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3. Oh My General
Chinese Drama - 2017, 60 episodes
♥ flip the Gender Roles on its head!
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4. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
♥ one of my first personal favs – I did not expect to love this as much as I did, but it was one of those dramas that I stayed up all night watching!
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5. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
♥ AMAZING! Historically accurate in certain aspects, the slightest bit of romance and interesting investigation of ancient cases.
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6. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge
Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes
♥ you're perfect just the way you are!
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7. My Bubble Tea
Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
♥ so adorable! More creative and fun than I thought it would be too
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8. Sekai Ichi Muzukashii Koi
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
♥ self-growth and discovery in love and life! One of the best grow-with-you type of relationships
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9. Sell Your Haunted House
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
♥ Exorcism runs in the family! Such an eccentric female lead, with an interesting backstory that ties with the male lead.
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10. Miss Ma, Nemesis
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
♥ inspired by the works of Agatha Christie
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11. The Flower in Prison
Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes
♥ one of my favorite, longer historical kdramas – a story that wraps me in from the beginning!
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12. Sword Snow Stride
Chinese Drama - 2021, 38 episodes
♥ slow-paced & slight romance on an adventure with the male lead who was a bit unpredictable at moments.
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13. The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
♥ this shaman just wants to make it past 18, and thats pretty much it!
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14. Search
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
♥ A Military Mystery – pretty bold, with an unexpected ending
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15. Hyena
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
♥ wow! I absolutely LOVED this unconventional lawyer!
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16. Secret Garden
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
♥ a drama CLASSIC! I loved it more than I thought I would, and I have rewatched it a ton of times!!
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17. Miss Hammurabi
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
♥ Learned so much in the drama. The Korean law system is slightly different from my own, but I really enjoyed each case and social concept that was addressed in this drama, especially the universal way women are still treated.
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18. Diary of a Prosecutor
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
♥ not too "dramatic" per say, but a law drama nonetheless and something I really appreciated because of that fact.
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19. Signal
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
♥ I cried surprisingly a lot in this drama. The series itself ends up being a cold-case.
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20. Pachinko
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
♥ one word . . . . STUNNING!
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21. Missing: The Other Side
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
♥ Sad, but imaginative. Completely makes sense given the amount of people that go missing each year in Korea. I'm glad they decided to do a second season, there was a decent cliffhanger.
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22. Goddess of Fire
Korean Drama - 2013, 32 episodes
♥ POTTERY! I really enjoyed the life journey of the female lead and the process & history of Korean pottery. The slight romantic element with the prince was cute, but I'm glad it did not stay.
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23. Love with Flaws
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
♥ This is totally relatable for me personally. The romance between the two leads is fluffy, funny and fun!
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24. Behind Your Touch
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
♥ So SO hilarious! As in she's touching your behind
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25. The Prince of Tennis
Chinese Drama - 2019, 42 episodes
♥ Live-action of the anime – A great adaptation!
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26. Douluo Continent
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
♥ SPECTACULAR – that's all... Its a journey that could go on forever!
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27. The School Nurse Files
Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
♥ so very strange, but at the same time also very captivating
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28. Dance of the Sky Empire
Chinese Drama - 2020, 28 episodes
♥ Great love story, with quiet a bit of sadness & sacrifice. I found myself crying so much towards the end.
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29. My Sassy Girl
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
♥ Strong, Independent & Hilarious Princess Lead!
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30. Takane no Hana-san
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
♥ SO funny & sweet! I love the internal monologues of FL and I definitely ship the two of them
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31. Boku, Unmei no Hito desu
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
♥ Do you believe in destiny?
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32. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
♥ A NEW CLASSIC!
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33. Lovers of the Red Sky
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
♥ a High Fantasy, especially for a Sageuk!
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34. The Blessed Girl
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
♥ A High Fantasy World, with the slight romance and lots of adventure!
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35. Revolutionary Love
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
♥ Funny & kinda romantic, this drama shows pride in every job you could do.
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36. Crash Course in Romance
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
♥ Full of elements of selflessness, healing and love
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37. Yumi's Cells
Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes
♥ Read the webtoon first and absolutely loved this adaptation!
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38. Accidentally in Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
♥ cute & funny in the beginning, and melodramatic towards the end
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39. Juhan Shuttai!
Japanese Drama - 2016, 10 episodes
♥ Classically Inspirational!
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40. Take My Brother Away
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
♥ Great story, but with a more sorrowful ending than expected, especially compared to the anime
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41. Lucky Romance
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
♥ Pretty good love story, and a satisfying ending – can't ask for more in a drama.
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42. Return Man
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
♥ Mostly funny, & kinda romantic! I could definitely watch a second season.
• "Sometimes, you can defeat others through apologies as well."
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43. Ishiko to Haneo: Sonna Koto de Uttaemasu?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
♥ Episodic & Educational: I loved learning a bit about the Japanese legal system and how they view law, in general.
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44. Mystic Pop-Up Bar
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
♥ My #1 FAV Drama! I've rewatched this idk how many times and its still great every time!!!
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45. Let's Eat
Thai Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
♥ More engaging for me than the original korean drama
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46. One Piece
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
♥ Really REALLY Amazing!!!
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47. Koi Desu: Yankee-kun to Hakujou Garu
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
♥ A drama I pretty much can't live without! I found myself loving more and more jdramas after watching this one.
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48. Jewel in the Palace
Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes
♥ A strong, driven and ambitious female lead that goes from working in the King's kitchen to becoming his personal doctor. Plus a little bit of unselfish love!
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49. Trick or Love
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
♥ There were just so many elements I loved about this: the family dynamics, opening oneself up to love, and overall forgiveness
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50. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
♥ LOVE the "I see ghosts, so hire me"–type story! I've probably have rewatched this drama the most
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51. Oh My Venus
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
♥ when you fall in love with your personal trainer. . .
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52. Love Cuisine
Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 22 episodes
♥ less about the food, and more about the L-O-V-E
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53. The Heirs
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
♥ a pretty mature love for teens in high-school
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54. V-Focus
Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 65 episodes
♥ Adorable love between an ambitious reporter and a kind bodyguard
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55. When I See You Again
Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
♥ It's a fine line between love and hate. What you think is revenge is actually a fun love story in the making.
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56. A Korean Odyssey
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
♥ Love the fantasy/mythology/lore aspect with a cliffhanger ending
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57. Because of Meeting You
Chinese Drama - 2017, 56 episodes
♥ the best kind of melodrama ends with a happy ending
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58. Love and Redemption
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
♥ AMAZING! Seriously incredible acting + story
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59. Skate Into Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
♥ Speed-skater & Hockey player
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60. Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
♥ A strong career-woman during the Joseon Dynasty
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61. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
♥ A coming-of-age love story between weightlifter and a swimmer
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62. Falling Into You
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 13 episodes
♥ a supportive love story! Perhaps it was cut short due to covid, but I still enjoyed all of this drama
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63. I Hear You
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
♥ slow-paced and simple love story between an aspiring VA & a luthier with a noticeable height difference
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64. From Me to You
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
♥ Such a great adaptation, with perfect casting!
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65. Okitegami Kyoko no Biboroku
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
♥ Such a sweet and unique type love story, that reminded me of a detective version of '50 First Dates' (2004)
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66. Brush Up Life
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
♥ The kind of drama I slowly feel in love with for its simple charm, up until the beautiful and fulfilling ending.
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67. Gaus Electronics
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
♥ absolutely hilarious!! I could not stop laughing from begging to end!
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68. Qing Qing Zi Jin
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
♥ An unlikely couple goes on an adventure from the mountains to school and more.
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69. Unrequited Love
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
♥ heart-breakingly engaging
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70. Marry Me
Chinese Drama - 2020, 35 episodes
♥ Full of mutual love and respect! A simply cute historical drama with a touch of music.
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71. Ashi Girl
Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
♥ A brave and adventurous girl time-travels and protects her love.
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72. Truth or Dare
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
♥ only really interested in the main couples story, but still enjoyable nonetheless.
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73. May I Help You
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
♥ Interesting take on the "I see dead people" trope. The focus on grief was very beautifully done.
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74. Reset
Chinese Drama - 2022, 15 episodes
♥ so exciting! I totally had to binge this!! Plus I loved the heart-warming ending