#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.

[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 :)

[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!!!

[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.

[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

[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

[pahintulot]

Oftentimes, as we grow older, we forget the things we are supposed to be dying and living for.

This scene made me realize and pray that if I happen to reach that certain age, I hope I still have with me the sparks, the grit, and above all, the passion to do what I have always dreamt to do.

Oftentimes, as we get older, we tend to become desensitize with what once made our lives worth dying and living for. And I can't really blame the adults because life can really teach us lessons filled with lemons and would sometimes force us bitter pills to swallow.

I guess this is why the heart and dreams we carry as a teenager are really the most passionate ones. Because it was the age where we believe everything is possible and everything is just at an arms length—that we will get there. But as adults, we know that that is not always the case. And sometimes, we just simply learned to live with that.

But I am really hoping that if and when I reach this age, I hope whatever morals I have as an eighteen years old from years ago will still be within me. I hope she never lose her sparks. I hope she never lose that fire within her.

I can only hope.

[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.

[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 ?

[randomblog-things]

i can’t believe that they got a cutie patootie with booba eyes for an action drama..😞

[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.

[muthmergya]

Can anybody give me recommendations for a really good cervix touching enemies to lovers toxic relationship spicy heavy plotted novel with yandere ish obsessed male lead or xreader fic

[mioreviews]

The Glory

[ K-drama / Drama Tragedy ]

Where to Watch: Netflix

Rating: 9/10

Warning: Sexual acts, Violence, Blood, Really harsh bullying

I binged this series in 2 days. 16 episodes in 2 days omg lol. But damn it was really fun and super addicting. It’s been a while since I watched a kdrama. I would love some recommendations as I slowly get back into it. Anyways, <The Glory> is about a girl, who got bullied very badly in high school, growing up into an adult and seeking revenge against the people who bullied her. It’s an amazingly written revenge story.

Great plot. The writer is a genius. I think this drama was really well written. There were some parts here and there where I was confused, but the bad bullies, the motivations, and just how the plot moved was written so well. Applause!

Incredible cast. The actors and actresses were insanely good in this series. I honestly think this is <The Glory’s> number one pro. Everyone fit perfectly with their role. I loved it.

Good tension throughout the plot. Like any good kdrama, there was some romance here and there. At first, I didn’t really like it, but I think it ended up being a good addition to break things up and ease the tight, dark tension. I don’t know how else the tension could break, so maybe the writer is right. Romance might just be the best way.

Now, for the cons of <The Glory>,

Anticlimactic ending. I really loved the storyline, don’t get me wrong. I even loved the moments that led up to the ending, but then the ending was like yay all done. It made me wish there was a little bit more to wrap it up completely, like a perfectly gift-wrapped present. But I guess everything can’t be perfect when the middle parts of the plot were already beyond perfect.

Overall,

<The Glory> was an incredible, revengeful, tragic story that I enjoyed the hell out of. It was pretty realistic and not too out-blown dramatic. The bullying scenes really hurt my heart, and the storyline perfectly got me rooting for the main character. The cast was the true cherry on top. I think it wouldn’t have been the same if the cast was different. It really made me respect the actors and actresses for their hard work and talents. If you’ve been taking a break from kdrama, like I have, I highly recommend getting back in with <The Glory>!