MOST SURPRISING FINDS & UNDERRATED Dramas List!
These dramas were some that I found by accident, or maybe gave a chance even though they had an iffy synopsis. Maybe even had low ratings/bad reviews but I personally LOVED them. Here's to the underrated, the underdogs, and the under-recommended! ;-) There are likely a few on here who are not my "ususal cup of tea" but are deserving to be watched & appreciated!
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1. Heart to Heart
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
I had never heard of this before finding it randomly. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
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2. Someday or One Day
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes
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3. Trot Lovers
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
super surprise on randomly finding this one. I adore when music or cooking is involved.
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4. Lost in 1949
Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes
Good plot. FABULOUS acting by the ML here... watch it for THAT alone & you won't be disappointed. Fully subbed on YT! :-)
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5. Rookie Agent Rouge
Chinese Drama - 2016, 45 episodes
seriously wonderful. LOVE the FL. Not enough romance to be my normal preference, but the chemistry is amazing and the story/acting is some of the BEST.
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6. One More Happy Ending
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
I had never heard of this when I started watching it. I gave it a go because Jang Na Ra was in it. Glad I did! :)
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7. Touch of the Light
Taiwanese Movie - 2012
This movie is beautiful in every way. No romance to speak of which is not my usual thing, but WOW. This movie is one everyone needs to see.
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8. Level Up
Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
Not sure why, maybe just my mood at the time, but I LOL'd throughout this show SO much. Sometimes we just need a good laugh.
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9. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
paranormal/ghosts and cold ML. LOVE.
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10. Personal Taste
Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
sexy/cute romcom!
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11. The Scholar Who Walks the Night
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
vampires + historical = YES PLEASE.
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12. Dokushin Kizoku
Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
the music is wonderful in this and it was a big surprise to me that I enjoyed it so much.
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13. Heavenly Forest
Japanese Movie - 2006
bring tissues. I cried my eyes out and yet couldn't look away. Beautifully done.
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14. Watashi ni Unmei no Koi Nante Arienaitte Omotteta
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
another big surprise. lovely and romantic. GREAT to watch at Christmastime. ^_^
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15. The Ghost Bride
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
okay okay, so a bit cheesy and let's be honest, not the best special effects or whatever, but I loved it a LOT.
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16. V.I.P
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
another one I watched because of Jang Na Ra. DEFINITELY not my usual show at all, but I couldn't look away from this show. SO well acted.
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17. Someone Like You
Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
I have a THING for shows where the guy is injured/scarred/blind/etc. I call it the "Beauty & the Beast Trope" and I love it. :D
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18. Capital Scandal
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
I still don't understand why I liked this one so much. *shrugs*
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19. Two Lights: Relumino
Korean Special - 2017, 1 episode
A 30min short film that is touching and sweet. Saw it on YouTube.
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20. On the Way to the Airport
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was beautifully done.
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21. Bad Sister
Chinese Movie - 2014
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22. Cinderella's Sister
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
cried my eyes out. SUCH a well-acted, compelling drama!
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23. Dear My Name
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
cute, 10min mini episodes. a surprising and refreshing drama in short-story format.