@fanitha
thanks for the list.
I've watched Something about 1%(remake), The greatest love(their pasts are not that tragic but they've faced hardships more than others), Fated to love you(both versions), Kagi no Kakatta heya and Hana kimi (he's suffered before we meet in episode 1, i think)
Sekai ichi muzukashi koi is on hold at the moment.
actually, when I wrote my query I had only CHIEF KIM in my mind. although some of the people do face problems they weren't, umm how do I say it, that much serious??
there were smaller victories each 1-2 episodes. it wasn't heavy on crime or unfairness.
but when I okayed Oh my Venus, it opened the gate for every drama that has a bit of bad luck to the main cast. like how he had suffered physical injury or how she was treated because of her weight. I said yes because it was a light comedy drama. but this means including dramas like The Greatest Love or Oh My Ghost. Beautiful Gong Shim etc. it's okay keep 'em coming. I'll check them out for myself.
but I think I'd like to add the genre LIFE for recommendations too.
well, thanks anyways I'll check out the rest of them. and if I like any I won't stop until I'm finished with it.
BTW nodame cantabile, which version should I watch j or k?
and isn't N no tame ni a crime drama which involves lead actors?