#kdrama recommendation

[deafening-enthusiastic-dreamer]

Queen of Tears

Okay so... I am really happy and sad altogether. I am sad to see this series end cause it was truly a great one to watch. so heartwarming and breaking at the same time.

But honestly I have to commend the writers on this one. The story had a good balance through out. All actors did really well. they gave a performance of their life. The only actress i did not really like was Hae-in's step grandmother. ( she had no emotions the entire time, it was frustrating to watch)

Germany has become a heaven for them, I will always have to associate the show with Germany now. Especially these stairs.

just gorgeous landscape.

The story ending this way seems okay, I am not mad about it. After all that has happened in this show. The ending is least of its problems.

This show's Director, Cinematographer and Sound design they need to get an award for this. I mean at all aspects, just beautiful. I would want to work like this. create content that moves people, entertains them while also looking beautiful as hell.

I would recommend this show without a doubt or hesitation.

[kikizubik]

Okay, it's over. The last episode. I gonna miss this show so much. I totally haven't cried at the end. It felt like I was watching it for years. That big impact this show made for me. I loved everything about it. The story, characters, couples, chemistry, comedy, tropes, important topics. Just EVERYTHING. I haven't seen that good romcom for a long time!!!

[koreandramarec]

BACK TO "OLD" KOREAN DRAMAS

Hello my twenties / Age of youth

Lost in your twenties? This drama is for you. It follows the lives and struggles of five female college students who share a house. Its lightness and endearing characters make this drama a nugget. I identified with many of the situations. I recommend it if you want to have a good time!

PS: there are two seasons :)

[kdramaxoxo]

wanna ask for any recommendations for dramas (country no matter) where a deity/god/angel/demon/higher power of some sort (not fairytale beings like mermaids) falls in love with a human. like doom at your service or bride of habaek. higher power doesn't have to be ML but preferably so

Oooh I love when a god/deity falls in love with a human!

K-Dramas where a God/Diety/Angel Falls for a human:

Hwayugi/ Korean Odyssey: A monkey god falls in love with a human who can see spirits. It's got a great enemies to lovers plot and the side characters are great! While not perfect, it's very funny and also has amazing romance.

Angel's Last Mission: Love: I'm a sucker for this romance about a blind ballet dancer and an angel that fall in love. Shin Hye Sun is everything in this drama (fun fact: registration for ballet classes went up while this was airing). Also L is very sweet and you'll totally root for them (even if it gets a little wonky toward the end)

My Love From The Stars: This super popular romance about an Alien that falls for a human isn't exactly a deity but his abilities are basically the same and it feels like the same dynamic.

Goblin: One of the most popular k-dramas of all time, this romance between a god and a human is iconic. Perfect? NOPE. Did I watch it 3 times? YUP!

Hotel Del Luna: This fantasy drama is about a 1300 year old owner of a guest house running a hotel for departed souls on their way to the afterlife. I was not into this drama as much as everyone else (I didn't ship the ship!) but it is very beautiful!

Kiss Goblin: A short web drama about a goblin who wants to become human. Silly and sweet, featuring my web drama bb In Hyuk before he got major roles!

Do Gumiho's count? They are nine tailed fox spirits so if they do...

My Roommate Is a Gumiho: Super cute rom com about a gumiho and a college student living together. I LOVED the second couple so much in this!

Tale of the Nine Tailed: features gumiho (s) or nine tailed foxes that fall for a human. If you liked it, there's a season two, tho the romance IS with a mermaid so it's not specifically what you're asking for.

My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho: While very popular, I'll admit I haven't watched this yet! I just know it's a rom com with Lee Seungi

And of course Doom at your Service, and Bride of Haebak (which I do not recommend lol!)

Enjoy anon!

[asian-drama-whump-blog]

About the drug addicted whumpee trope, there's a lot of this in the new kdrama Connection starring Ji Sung! While it may not be completely medically accurate, its enough for whumperflies

You're so right! I only watched a bit of the first episode but it looks so whumpy. I'll be curious to hear if the rest of the show is just as good.

My theory is that they invented this fictional drug specifically to bypass medical accuracy.

[pahintulot]

Yul best boy for trying so hard to keep them together even just for a short time.

[mioreviews]

Daily Dose of Sunshine

[ K-drama / Medical Drama ]

Where to watch: Netflix

Rating: 9/10

Warning: Unaliving, mental trauma, mental health disorder portrayals

It's been so long since I last posted a k-drama review. I kind of fell off from k-dramas because of the time they require to finish series. If you've read my manga reviews, you already know that I struggle to finish long series. Anyways, <Daily Dose of Sunshine> is a recent k-drama that follows a nurse in a psychiatric hospital and her journey with her mentality as well.

Amazing story. The story flows really well. It starts kind of dark, which is ironic because of the title, but I loved how it warmed up overtime. The romance element doesn't overpower the message too much. Great balance

Amazing message. The k-drama goes about mental health disorders in realistic and easy ways for the audience to understand. There's a lot of good quotes in this movie. Some parts were kind of soul-healing.

Great actors. Park Boyoung. DO I NEED TO SAY MORE?

As for the downsides:

Iffy story wrap-ups. I honestly don't have any big problems with this k-drama. But if I had to be picky, the solutions to the patients problems were so simple and "easy". They kind of bothered me a little. I understand it's because you can't stick on one story for too long, but it took away from the realistic aspect.

Overall,

If you're big on learning more about mental health disorders or advocating for them, I recommend picking up <Daily Dose of Sunshine>. I remember praising other content before for tackling what's usually known as "taboo" topics, and this k-drama would definitely join that praise list. I absolutely loved the portrayals of different mental health disorders, how it affects people, and how it affects their family. Great connection between a fun, romantic k-drama & mental health education.

[dailyseli]

currently hooked with these dramas

[anxiouspark]

VINCENZO

Hot n happening + mafia + comedy + psychopaths and blood + weird combo but fun watch

RUN ON

healthy relationships

A BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Cliche but like inspired by cliches but a slap to actual and few toxic cliche tropes and cute

VAGABOND

A dayumnnn kd. My favv action show. Has plot and the best actors makes you want tons of seasons + ends with cliffhanger but is worth watching

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Makes you question the existence of humanity and sanity but a peek at the darker and shady sides of the world we live in + tiny kd + netflix og

THE WITCH PART 1 : THE SUBVERSION (kmovie)

Crazy very crazy and bloody and tf is going on kinda but worth watching in a very twisted way + action, mystery, sci-fi

MOVE TO HEAVEN

10 or 12 ep masterpiece. Genre is melo idk but it's one of the most painfully beautiful things I've ever watched

[notsocharmy]

But wait, there's MORE. They don't have as much bromance/sismance/queer vibes as the ones above, but they are still so so much worth watching! There are some F/M relationships, but they are either not important to the plot, have great chemistry or are just hinted at!

similar flavours of shows/movies (i'm eating them all up)

[survivalistghost]

if i had a nickel for every time an aspiring swimmer who faced a career-ending injury fell in love with his neighbour, i would have two nickels. which isn’t alot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice

[deafening-enthusiastic-dreamer]

Family By Choice

The Confession FINALLY.

But tbh, I am not so happy about the 10 year time jump, I know that its a remake of the chinese drama. But there wasn't any gaps between the years that they showed. so when the boys came back and said that they missed the place or how nothing has changed in their rooms, I could not feel it.

Also I get that having only 16 episodes, and wanting to lead into another plot line is important...

It was just a bit off putting.

But I really do like the Daldal cafe, it suits her.

[mrinafria]

When you realize these two things.

Two things:

That scene in the finale which is bellissimo. PICTURE PERFECT. Because she is about to touch his hair/head and he bends down juuust enough because he craves her touch her affection her love really that much and also so that it's easier for her to reach him. Because even fitting into each other like puzzle pieces is not enough in that moment.

But then you also realize that she is reaching out to part his hair/bangs ever so slightly, almost absent-mindedly, because she is confirming he doesn't have a scar there, like he used to in the ALT 2023 timeline. He doesn't have it anymore. As if that's the last bit of evidence she needed for her own peace of mind, a silent verification, to make sure her Seon Jae is finally, really, safe. A proof that her prayer has been answered in the end.

Of course she knows. She's been there all along, after all. But after everything she--and they both--have been through, I don't think either of them can quite believe it in this moment. That this is it, it's over: she doesn't have to look for any impending doom coming his way, and he doesn't have to fear losing her to the most heartless adversary that is time.

I cannot gush enough on the writing of this show.

[koreandramarec]

BYEON WOO SEOK

1 ~ Lovely Runner

Im Sol, played by Kim Hye Yoon, is devastated by the sudden and tragic death of her favorite star, Ryu Sun Jae (Byun Woo Seok), a former swimmer turned K-pop idol. But as she's plunged into anguish, she magically travels back in time to 2008, when Sun Jae was still only 19! Breathtaking chemistry, moments of laughter and tears, and an interesting script.

2 ~ Strong Girl Nam-Soon

Starring Lee Yoo-mi in the title role, the series serves as a spin-off to the 2017 series Strong Girl Bong-soon. Returning to Korea in search of her biological family, the young woman with superhuman strength becomes embroiled in a drug deal that will put her powers to the test.

Woo seok plays the bad guy in this kdrama,  the main antagonist of the series.

3 ~ Record Of Youth

Starring Park Bo-gum, Park So-dam, the series focuses on two actors and a make-up artist struggling to realize their dreams. This tale of three young people in their mid-twenties shows the reality of their responsibilities, the influence of parents and the weight of society. As the episodes unfold, we follow their daily struggle to become the person they aspire to be.

What is your favorite kdrama of byeon woo seok ?

[lovenonymously]

I'll be here re-watching and making edits if you need me 🥹🤭💛💙🤍

[foreverfangirllove]

Healthy Relationship kdrama recommendations!

1. Hometown Cha Cha Cha

Has a great plot line and wraps everything up in such a satisfying way! The main couple has so much chemistry, whether it be bickering or romance and it portrays the most realistic healthy relationship I've seen in a kdrama!

10/10 enemies to friends to lovers with a balanced attraction to each other and great chemistry

2. King the Land

The main couple is the power couple of healthy relationships and circumvent all the traditional tropes in a way that makes you launch your fist in the air with delight! I could not stop squealing at how cute they were! The chemistry was so good and it's the fluffiest kdrama I've ever seen with pretty much no conflict, making it the best drama to just cuddle up to.

10/10 ultimate comfort drama where the guy is whipped and the girl reciprocates perfectly with great chemistry

3. Touch Your Heart

She is the ultimate sunshine character and is so sweet that you'll fall for her (I was ready to protect her with my life) so imagine how deep the male lead falls for her. It's so adorable with both of them navigating a relationship for essentially the first time and they're really cute! The most trust I've ever seen in a kdrama relationship, it's amazing! There is one hard episode but it only happens because of external factors.

10/10 sunshine/grumpy who softens up and loves her adorably, with a trusting healthy relationship and great chemistry

4. Love to Hate You

Short, sweet and to the point, perfect for binge watching over a weekend since it's 10 episodes. Main couple has a realistic healthy relationship and great communication between them. No skippable parts and you can see how they both grow on each other in a really sweet way.

10/10 bingeworthy drama where the guy falls first and the girl is a feminist icon with a healthy relationship and good chemistry

5. Run On

Slice of life type kdrama that focuses on two couples. The main couple starts out awkwardly but grows to have more chemistry, they're pretty lowkey and subtle about their relationship. Second couple is peak sunshine/grumpy pairing with the guy being the sunshine one. It follows everyone through their lives so you can see the characters grow and change over the course of the drama and the romance is simply a part of the bigger picture. Main couple has a really realistic healthy relationship.

10/10 in general as a kdrama since the characters really grow on you

9/10 in terms of romance since it's not the main point of the drama but does portray a really healthy relationship with pretty good chemistry

---------Other Dramas that are good but don't fall under the umbrella of Healthy Relationship---------

6. Because This Is My First Life

Follows three couples so the relationships range. Not necessarily healthy relationships (they get there in the end) but realistic and probably something relatable for everyone across the three couples. The character growth is satisfying to see by the end and the plot is good.

8/10 in terms of romance since it's spread across three couples so but overall it's pretty cute with pretty good chemistry with all three

7. Business Proposal

Cute kdrama with more comedy than romance points. Main couple is cute with the guy whipped but the girl resists too much for me to really love them as a couple. Second couple is super cute though and I really liked their chemistry!

7/10 in terms of romance for what felt like an unbalanced relationship with the main couple but a good relationship with the second couple

(I'll continue to update this list as I watch more)