Quiet, slowburn romance between adults

im so glad youre liking FITYMI so far, the first 5 episodes is usually where it loses people because "boring" but it gradually picks up, I really think you'll have fun with it.  <3

 monstersnroses:

im so glad youre liking FITYMI so far, the first 5 episodes is usually where it loses people because "boring" but it gradually picks up, I really think you'll have fun with it.  <3

Good to know. The first episode wasn't impressive, but I know that it can be like that and it doesn't have to mean anything. The key is always to like and care about the characters. For example, Nothing But 30 was the first drama I felt was pretty much as good as Ode to Joy season 1-2... while Ode to Joy season 30 was so bad in comparison! Other similar types of dramas were more or less okay to me... I think this one will turn out to be one of the better dramas. 

Not an ahjussi romance but I think u might like call it love . It has a similar vibe to my liberation notes and a piece of your mind imo <3 

Yong Jiu Grocery Store - perfectly fits the slow paced warm feeling you're describing. The ML isn't as old as you wanted but he's great and the romance is mature. Focuses on a lot of different relationships (family, friends, love, etc.). 

All is Well - Not the warm vibe you described but all of the characters are in their late thirties-forties and the romance is mature and steady. Mostly focuses on family issues. Such an underrated drama, it's one of my favorites.

Hospital Playlist - There are many love lines because it's an ensemble cast but I think you'll dig the warm, consistent relationships throughout. The whole cast is supposed to be in their late thirties-early forties. 

One Spring Night - The ML is younger than the FL IRL but they're supposed to be the same age in the drama so I wouldn't classify it as a noona romance. He does have a pretty boy face though so I'm not sure you'd be into it. It seems to fit a lot of your criteria though otherwise. This is the most romance centric drama on this list. 

I Will Find You A Better Home -  Very slow romance. Mostly focuses on business and human stories. 

 Meowchi:

I saw that you haven't watched My Mister (ahjussi romance but not romantic) yet! If you loved My Liberation Notes, Our Blues, Summer strike you'll like Call it Love, Lost as well, cuz I loved it too!

Another one is Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu somewhat different in respect of others mentioned but you'll get adult being emotional, solving problems and overcoming the hurdles, compromising to be better in life. I never thought I would LOVE this! 

FYI: The on-screen couple here got married off-screen irl after this drama, isn't it adorable! <3?

Here's a list I created for the adult melo lovers like me: https://mydramalist.com/list/4Ko5WNY4 (I update the list every now and then)

Yeah, I haven't watched My Mister... I have been considering it, it's just that my friend (whose taste and opinion I usually trust and respect!) hated it so much that it made me doubt it. I'm not against making up my own mind about things though! :) 

I'm interested in Call it Love, if only I didn't have to get yet another streaming site to watch it. :p I see that Lost is on iQIYI though. 

I have watched Nigeru wa Haji... as well as many other titles on your list, but not all of them. Awesome list! :) 

Elvis is great crush material.  <3

who are your faves?