Greetings :)
I am trying to find new k-drama (or j-drama, since I fear I already watched all k-drama focused on what I'm looking for already).
As title says, I'm searching for a K/J-Drama where MC and Villain got a strong personality (and possibly good acting), very clever and they prepared in advance huge masterplan to take revenge (or other purposes), where a lot of plot twists, constant challenges about outsmarting each other or unexpected ending will keep me glued for a proper binge ;)
I'm very open to the genres, and I live dramas where several genres are mixed within with the right proportion. I am not very interested in too much romantic or excessive irony. The too slow burner drama are as well not my cup of tea, not saying is an issue if the first 2-3 episodes are slow, but if the entire show is too slow, then it doesn't suits me well,
I will mention some of my favourites ones and the reason (and you can check my watched list to get a better feeling about the recommendation I'm looking for):
Doctor Prisoner -> Amazing in terms of masterplans, plot twists, strong characters personality and acting, adaptation (enemy becomes "ally"), and the right dosage of various elements!
Vagabond, Iris -> Great characters, Plot and mystery unfolding and plot twist, and a mind-blow ending (despite the disappointment of the last minutes ;)
Devi Judge -> The dystopian theme and the absolutely clever MC/"Villain" where roles are not really clear and full of surprises
Defendant, Mad Dogs -> Great mix of several genres, where the elements I'm looking for are present and plot twists are definitely satisfying
I enjoyed a lot other kind of k-drama that despite they were not my main "cup of tea", they contained the elements above and I really loved them, like The Penthouse: War in Life or other ones with low- or high- Sci-Fi Themes - as long as they contain the elements I'm looking for, except the too slow or love-focused only dramas, I'm fine with every genre ;) (Titles like Sisyphus: The Myth, Alice in Borderland, Squid Games. Circle, Tomorrow, Black are some of my fav dramas, but they are not really related with this recommendation request ;)
I am aware historical ones could be great titles as well, but except The King: Eternal Monarch that was amazing for me (even if too "romantic" in some parts), the MC/Villain duel was great, the other ones I watched (maybe I just picked the wrong ones?) like The Crowned Clown I dropped it, so not sure about them, if there is one you recommend to change my mind about them giving the vibes of the ones mentioned above, feel free ;)
Please note I mentioned the ones I liked at most, I watched several other ones with a similar vibes that I enjoyed, but it's no use to list them all here - before making a suggestion, have a look the the other ones I already watched / Plan to watch on my profile! --> https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/10019917 <--
Thank you a lot for your advice!
