I think I lost a good ten pounds from crying this morning after completing Snow Queen. I desperately need a pick-me-up. My repertoire is rather limited, I just started watching K/J dramas a few weeks ago. I am open to any recommendations, I will do my best to summarize what I typically look for:
Must:
-Strong male lead (I prefer cool / confident MCs, preferably with some kind of talent.)
-Strong chemistry between the primary couple. I want my heart to flutter when I feel them connect. I hate when i'm left wondering how the characters got from A to B - when the characters don't mesh well, I have difficulty empathizing.
Must not:
-Infidelity. I don't mind if one of the primary characters is cheated on by someone, as long as the primary love interests do not cheat on each other. I will drop a show faster than I can close my browser window if they cheat.
-Unlikeably naive / spineless MCs, especially the male lead. I don't want to watch a doormat flop around helplessly, I need someone that either has a backbone and some common sense from the beginning, or gains some fairly quickly over the course of the show.
Bonus points:
-Male lead can fight, protects the girl
-Good soundtrack
-Attractive leads
I don't mind melancholy, but I am currently looking for something that will leave me feeling rewarded. If it's sad, I want it to be able to sweep you up at the last minute (like the anime Kanon 2006.)
I don't mind spoilers. I watch shows for the journey - it makes me happy to know that things will work out. I am looking for something where the couple stays together, and preferably a show that doesn't rely too heavily on comedy.
