Possessive ML that are borderline abusive (SPOILERS

Possessive MLs that are borderline abusive.  Note: Some of the characters here are criminals (some commit rape, assault, and verbal and physical abuse) I did not expect that when I made this list so be aware that some dramas are the romanticization of crimes against women.  

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  • Summer's Desire

    1. Summer's Desire

    Taiwanese Drama - 2010, 14 episodes

    10

    He is abusive. Does not understand the concept of NO but there is a lot of character development in this story. The SML was interesting but also insecure so, the FL does not have much choice.

  • Noble, My Love

    2. Noble, My Love

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    8.0

    I like this drama a lot but the ML in this drama has a poor understanding of the word NO and thank you. I did not see character development for ML but still a nice story.

    I did not like the last episode, was a bit contrived. 

  • Refresh Man

    3. Refresh Man

    Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 17 episodes

    1.5

    The ML is super abusive and the Drama portrayed this as "helping" her.  There were moments of hope for the ML but his inability to have a mature way of communication make him into a horrible abusive character. 

    I am not sure if this will have character development at some point or he will go from being mean to nice for no good reason because I could not finish.

  • Cheese in the Trap

    4. Cheese in the Trap

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    1.0

    It is quite difficult to explain how discosting the ML is in this Drama. It was so bad that I thought he was going to be the villain. I could not take and I like rough around the edges but this is plain abrasive. 

    The FL is also a horrible character, things happen to her. 

    All around BAD

  • You Are My Sunshine

    5. You Are My Sunshine

    Chinese Movie - 2015

    9.5

    I love this movie. He is so incredibly sexy and the FL is lovely. He is a bit controlling and crazy but you can see his love.  Work for me.

  • My Heart Twinkle Twinkle

    6. My Heart Twinkle Twinkle

    Korean Drama - 2015, 26 episodes

    1.0

    I have no idea how the writers decided this man to be the main character and not a villain. The FL was so pathetic that I could not find any redeeming characteristic on her. 

  • My Sunshine

    7. My Sunshine

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 32 episodes

    9.0

    In the drama, there is more character development and you can see the ML being more calm and understanding. FL was the main disappointment, she does not seem to evolve much but they have chemistry and the storyline is nice.

  • Autumn's Concerto

    8. Autumn's Concerto

    Taiwanese Drama - 2009, 21 episodes

    9.0

    The ML is mean at the beginning and at the end but it does not feel that it is an overwell characteristic. He has a lot of positive aspects and he is nice. FL is also strong and interesting. I love the FL because she is different from your usual.

  • Well-Intended Love

    9. Well-Intended Love

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 20 episodes

    10

    I have seem ridiculous ways to get a girlfriend, this might be the worst one but they have a lot of chemistry and ML grow as a person so at the end not so bad.

  • Le Jun Kai

    10. Le Jun Kai

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 9 episodes

    2.0

    The level of Toxicity is radio active. If you like ML that are twisted this is your movie. 

  • Yah Leum Chan

    11. Yah Leum Chan

    Thai Drama - 2014, 13 episodes

    4.0

    The acting is horrific. Mostly the ML but she is not much better. Also, his rage seems to be fake, over the top. I will be hones, I felt that the actor was trying not to laugh every time his character was angry. 

    The plot was contrive. 

    Bad all around. 

  • Lucky's First Love

    12. Lucky's First Love

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes

    9.0
  • Be with You

    13. Be with You

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    7.0

    The ML is so patronising and annoying sometimes that sound more like a father than a boyfriend. Put me off quite a bit. It is not a sexy dominante guy.


    7/10

  • Once We Get Married

    14. Once We Get Married

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    7.5

    The ML is not constantly abusing but it is at the beginning. 

    I will give 5/10

  • Hello Mr. Gu

    15. Hello Mr. Gu

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    8.5

    The ML is dominating but I feel it is coming from insecurity. It is a nice TV show and it does not feel aggressive or mean.

  • Nothing But You

    16. Nothing But You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    9.0
  • Time Teaches Me to Love

    17. Time Teaches Me to Love

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    7.5
  • Meteor Garden

    18. Meteor Garden

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

    8.0

    This story did not age well.

  • The Trick of Life and Love

    19. The Trick of Life and Love

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes

    6.5
  • My Love, Enlighten Me

    20. My Love, Enlighten Me

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    6.5
  • Love Is Sweet

    21. Love Is Sweet

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

    8.5

    sometimes is difficult to watch because he bullies her a lot but you see his heart fast enough and you forget him

  • Sealed with a Kiss

    22. Sealed with a Kiss

    Chinese Drama - 2011, 28 episodes

    4.0

    This drama did not age well. Taking abuse like that is too much. I could not finish watching. 

  • The Overbearing Love

    23. The Overbearing Love

    Chinese Movie - 2018

    7.5

    It is Overbearing on the title so you might the ML is on the strong side dominating but it is not really.  

  • Married First Then Fall in Love

    24. Married First Then Fall in Love

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    4.5
  • More and More Loves You

    25. More and More Loves You

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    4.5

    This is a quite abusive relationship, the type of drama that gives you the idea that it is a reasoner the abuse, a justification. This was too much for me. 

  • Fall in Love with My Trouble

    26. Fall in Love with My Trouble

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    9.0
  • Fall in Love with My Trouble Season 2

    27. Fall in Love with My Trouble Season 2

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    7.5
  • Hidden Sweet Wife Season 2

    28. Hidden Sweet Wife Season 2

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    1.0
  • If I Never Loved You

    29. If I Never Loved You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    1.0

    I was quite shocked by this show. It was too much abuse and the end is a 180-degree change. it is so wrong. 

     This is family violence and I do not condone this. Watch your own phycological risk.

  • Fall in Love

    30. Fall in Love

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes

    7.0
  • TharnType

    31. TharnType

    Thai Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    10
  • Don't Say No

    32. Don't Say No

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.0
  • HIStory: Obsessed

    33. HIStory: Obsessed

    Taiwanese Special - 2017, 4 episodes

    6.5
  • Hapimari: Happy Marriage!?

    34. Hapimari: Happy Marriage!?

    Japanese Drama - 2016, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo

    35. Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    7.5
  • The Lady Improper

    36. The Lady Improper

    Hong Kong Movie - 2018

    9.5
  • Perfect Crime

    37. Perfect Crime

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    9.5
  • Chijo no Kiss

    38. Chijo no Kiss

    Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    10

    a bit of a psyco but cute

  • 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

    39. 5-ji Kara 9-ji Made

    Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes

    10

    he is supper cute

  • Hana Yori Dango

    40. Hana Yori Dango

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

    6.0

    this drama age poorly

  • Night of Love With You

    41. Night of Love With You

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes

    8.0
  • KinnPorsche

    42. KinnPorsche

    Thai Drama - 2022, 14 episodes

    10

    only at the beggining and gets better

  • Unforgotten Night

    43. Unforgotten Night

    Thai Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

    10

    super cute, dominaring but cool

  • Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai

    44. Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai

    Japanese Special - 2015, 2 episodes

    8.5
  • I Love My President Though He's A Psycho

    45. I Love My President Though He's A Psycho

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes

    3.0

    See it on your own risk

  • Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version

    46. Love Syndrome III: Uncut Version

    Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.0

    cruel but the story is interesting

  • Circle of Love

    47. Circle of Love

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    7.5

    This is hard to watch, even so it is short. Toxic is an understatement

  • Wong Wien Hua Jai

    48. Wong Wien Hua Jai

    Thai Drama - 2021, 18 episodes

    6.5

    This is wrong,  like another level of toxic. Not only the ML (who needs a category for himself) the sister, the FL's family is horrific.  Note. I finished because I could not believe how wrong her family was, how you can do this to your own flesh and blood.

  • Nakark Kaew

    49. Nakark Kaew

    Thai Drama - 2018, 23 episodes

    8.0

    cute

  • Kleun Cheewit

    50. Kleun Cheewit

    Thai Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

    10

    this is also TOXIC. however the story was interesting

  • Love at First Hate

    51. Love at First Hate

    Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes

    10

    A tiny bit but ML is nice. Note: family is toxic

  • Praomook

    52. Praomook

    Thai Drama - 2021, 15 episodes

    7.5

    Emotional abuse and not character development. I like it thought

  • Love Destiny

    53. Love Destiny

    Thai Drama - 2018, 15 episodes

    10

    Very mild

  • Neung Nai Suang

    54. Neung Nai Suang

    Thai Drama - 2015, 12 episodes

    9.5

    It is bad at times but it is a cute watch

  • Hua Jai Sila

    55. Hua Jai Sila

    Thai Drama - 2019, 27 episodes

    9.5

    It is a bit difficult to watch at times but he is not as bad as other ML in this list

  • Prom Pissawat

    56. Prom Pissawat

    Thai Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    2.5

    This is BAD. From rape to child manipulation and kidnapping of a minor (parental alienation syndrome ). Family pressure. Also, note that Thai people do not want this type of drama to continue and there is a petition attached to this production to be boycotted.  Another NOTE: there is no Character development. He kidnapped the child in the LAST episode. it is impressive how disconnected the writers of this show were.

  • U-Prince:  The Handsome Cowboy

    57. U-Prince: The Handsome Cowboy

    Thai Drama - 2016, 8 episodes

    8.0

    There is a bit of redemption at the end but the abusive behaviour at the beginning is so wrong that I stoped me liking the ML

  • Sawan Biang

    58. Sawan Biang

    Thai Drama - 2008, 12 episodes

    1.0

    Another drama where the ML seems more like a villan than a hero. If you like this I suggest to go to therapy as soon as possible.

  • Jao Sao Jamloei

    59. Jao Sao Jamloei

    Thai Drama - 2022, 17 episodes

    1.0
  • Mia Jum Pen

    60. Mia Jum Pen

    Thai Drama - 2021, 15 episodes

    4.0
  • Neung Nai Suang

    61. Neung Nai Suang

    Thai Drama - 2005, 17 episodes

    9.0

    The ML is rude and self centre but he matures over time. It is ok

  • Just Spoil You

    62. Just Spoil You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

    7.5

    it is not too bad

  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    63. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

    9.5

    domineering and controlling but he changes throughout the show and at the end he is a nice, mature and round character.

  • Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    64. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes

    8.0

    domineering and controlling but he changes throughout the show and at the end he is a nice, mature and round character.

  • Blooming Days

    65. Blooming Days

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 36 episodes

    8.0

    He is toxic but not as much as some of the ML in this list, so it is easy to forget the couple of things that land the ML in this list are pretty terrible.

  • Su Yu

    66. Su Yu

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    4.5

    He is very mild but totally selfcentre and unaware.

  • Maid's Revenge

    67. Maid's Revenge

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes

    10

    This is the typical trope of a "good gay" behaving like a lunatic because he has a reason for it.

  • Story of Kunning Palace

    68. Story of Kunning Palace

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes

    10

    The ML is domineering and crazy but the story is really different so you can see why he is cautious of her. Also there is a lot character development in this story,

  • Story of Kunning Palace Extra

    69. Story of Kunning Palace Extra

    Chinese Special - 2023, 1 episode

    10

    same

  • The Reincarnated Lovers

    70. The Reincarnated Lovers

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 26 episodes

    10

    another domineering ML who does not know how to express his love and ends up being aggressive.

  • Lost Track of Time Special

    71. Lost Track of Time Special

    Chinese Special - 2022, 1 episode

    6.0

    This story is different. The ML is more like a SML and the SML is the main character so he is pretty horrible but he is a villain so..

  • Good Bye, My Princess

    72. Good Bye, My Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes

    I found this character sadistic at times.  I did not hate it because it was congruent with the plot line but it was hard to watch.  Sometimes I think screen writers use the idea of a confused person or tormented as an excuse for violence. this is the case.

  • Novoland: Pearl Eclipse

    73. Novoland: Pearl Eclipse

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 48 episodes

    5.5

    The second couple is super toxic and the sml is cruel at times that makes me want to run away but it is congruent with the times and the story...

  • Rising Feather

    74. Rising Feather

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes

    9.5
  • Miraculous Detective in Jianghu

    75. Miraculous Detective in Jianghu

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes

    The story is quite interesting. the acting is great but the relationship is super toxic.  I like it but healthy is not. Guilty pleasure?

  • Jun Jiu Ling

    76. Jun Jiu Ling

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    9.0

    the SML needs serious help

  • Nuan Hun Qing Chong Qi

    77. Nuan Hun Qing Chong Qi

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 25 episodes

    3.0
  • Only Love You

    78. Only Love You

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes

    9.5
  • Kareshi wo Loan de Kaimashita

    79. Kareshi wo Loan de Kaimashita

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes

    6.0

    Normally this list is for toxic ML. The toxic here is the FL. This woman was a compilation of wrong with the physical abuse, massacred as cute which make it worse. 

  • Liar

    80. Liar

    Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

    5.5

    I found this ML particularly toxic. I am not sure why and the relationship quite wrong

  • Bìng Jiao Fan Pai Gong Lve Jì Hua

    81. Bìng Jiao Fan Pai Gong Lve Jì Hua

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 80 episodes

    7.5

    The ML here is seriously abusive.

  • Broken the Heart

    82. Broken the Heart

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 22 episodes

    10

    I am conflicted with this character. I like it and I think the eding is perfect. however the abuse is bad

  • My Dear Donovan

    83. My Dear Donovan

    Thai Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    4.5
  • Marry My Husband

    84. Marry My Husband

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

    10

    The SML was horrible and the ML was totally fine, just a bit controling

  • Married First Then Fall in Love Season 2

    85. Married First Then Fall in Love Season 2

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    6.5
  • My Handsome Husband

    86. My Handsome Husband

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes

    8.0
  • A Tale of Love and Loyalty

    87. A Tale of Love and Loyalty

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • The Wife

    88. The Wife

    Thai Drama - 2022, 20 episodes

  • Part for Ever

    89. Part for Ever

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes

    5.5
  • Fu Zong You Bei La Hei Le

    90. Fu Zong You Bei La Hei Le

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 80 episodes

    7.0
  • I Miss You

    91. I Miss You

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 92 episodes

    9.0
  • Gao Leng Zong Cai De Zhui Qi Gong Lve

    92. Gao Leng Zong Cai De Zhui Qi Gong Lve

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 65 episodes

    8.0
  • Mr. Mu's Favourite Wife

    93. Mr. Mu's Favourite Wife

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 95 episodes

    6.0

    This is a romanticization of abuse. It is horrible! And the double standards, having a lover and complaining that their partner has cheated is horrible to me.

  • Mr. Li's Caged Bird

    94. Mr. Li's Caged Bird

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 86 episodes

    7.0
  • Bone Obstinate

    95. Bone Obstinate

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 100 episodes

    10
  • Ni De Shen Qing Wo Bu Pei

    96. Ni De Shen Qing Wo Bu Pei

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 86 episodes

    4.0
  • The Queen of Winter

    97. The Queen of Winter

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 70 episodes

    9.5
  • Prefer to Your Highness Princess

    98. Prefer to Your Highness Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 91 episodes

    9.5
  • You Are the April Day on Earth

    99. You Are the April Day on Earth

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 102 episodes

    9.0
  • Locked Marriage

    100. Locked Marriage

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 100 episodes

    9.0

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