My Pre-2021 Drama List

Dramas I've watched from the year 2011 to 2020. Dramas from position 4 to 10 are in rough chronological order since I'm not quite sure what order they were in when I watched them.

My opinions are mentioned, but some dramas I haven't watched in a while, so they might not reflect how I feel if I were to watch them again.

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  • Boys over Flowers

    1. Boys over Flowers

    Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes

    8.5

    Pros:

    • Makes me feel nostalgic, but even after re-watching, it's hilariously entertaining.
    • In a single episode, there's so much to laugh or smile at.
    • Old-school charming.

    Cons:

    • Characters are either obnoxious or illogical (but it doesn't bother me too much).
  • Healer

    2. Healer

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    8.5

    Pros:

    • The first drama I ever willingly clicked on based off of a recommendation and watched start-to-finish because it was so addicting.
    • Ji Chang Wook is entertaining on screen. His character is fun.
    • The romance is cute.

    Cons:

    • Can be cheesy.
  • I Hear Your Voice

    3. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    7.5

    Pros:

    • The cases and the backstory were interesting, and the incorporation of the ML's powers into the lawyer aspect was nice.
    • 2ML is so good, he gave me SLS (Second Lead Syndrome).
    • Low fantasy, not too much to swallow.
    • Case-of-the-week style drama that challenged the FL to do her best.

    Cons:

    • The age gap of the characters creeped me out. 
  • The Bride of Habaek

    4. The Bride of Habaek

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    5.0

    Pros:

    • First few episodes were entertaining.
    • Nam Joo Hyuk is pretty to look at.
    • The 2ML is the best part of the drama for me.

    Cons: 

    • I didn't really like the characters.


    Would not recommend.

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    5. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.5

    Pros:

    • Made me like sageuks.
    • Time travel made things easier to get into.
    • Had some funny situations that arise from a modern girl being in Goryeo at first.
    • Emotional story that made me cry.
    • Many characters to get attached to.
    • Beautiful OST.

    Cons:

    • Not as great as I remember upon re-watching.
  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    6. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    Pros:

    • One of the best in terms of chemistry.
    • The jokes are spot-on.
    • Feel-good drama that fills me with joy with every rewatch.
    • Character development happens for nearly every important character. Both leads are fleshed out and have a story.

    Cons:

    • "Swag" is used way too often, and it makes me cringe.
  • Goblin

    7. Goblin

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    Pros:

    • Lives up to the hype.
    • Fantasy that is not hard to get into.
    • Bromance that is superior to other bromances.
    • Made me ugly cry.
    • Secondary romance is not only funny, but it's better than the main romance. May be my favorite romance ever. Maybe.
    • Top-notch acting.
    • Cinematography is an art of its own here.
    • Emotional and beautiful OST.

    Cons:

    • Some people don't like the age gap. I only minded it a little bit.
    • Main romance didn't resonate with me much.
  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    8. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Pros:

    • Really entertaining. It's very comic book style and ridiculous.
    • Super light.
    • Romance is really solid.
    • The ML is one of the most adorable ones out there.

    Cons:

    • The villain. Wouldn't mind this if the drama was of a different drama, but he is genuinely so creepy that he makes me shiver every time he was on screen. It's a sharp contract against the light tone.
  • Touch Your Heart

    9. Touch Your Heart

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    7.5

    Pros:

    • Easy to watch.
    • It's cute and the romance is, too.
    • Some good side character.
    • Great cure for after finishing Goblin.

    Cons:  

    • Lots of forgettable moments.
  • While You Were Sleeping

    10. While You Were Sleeping

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    8.5

    Pros:

    • One of the most well-paced dramas I've seen.
    • The cases that the characters deal with have a good amount of time spent on them.
    • Backstories of characters are important and made me attached.
    • Love the villain in the sense that he felt like a human in some scenes. Some.
    • SLS is real strong here. Woo Tak is precious.

    Cons:

    • One plot-twist felt underwhelming considering the buildup.
  • Extraordinary You

    11. Extraordinary You

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    8.5

    Pros:

    • Got me back into kdramas after a long gap of not watching any.
    • The actress, Kim Hye Yoon, won me over. She is so good in this role with her charm and her energy.
    • Rowoon is gorgeous. He looks like a super model.
    • Loved the drama poking fun at Boys over Flowers. Feels like an inside joke between the viewers and the show.

    Cons: 

    • ML is bland.
    • It gets repetitive after a while.
  • The King: Eternal Monarch

    12. The King: Eternal Monarch

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Pros:

    • The first episode is solid. It gives you a reason to care.*
    • Kim Go Eun's character starts off cool. **
    • Kim Kyung Nam's character, in terms of backstory and complexity, is my favorite.
    • Fell in love with Woo Do Hwan in this drama. He nails the adorable AND the badass roles.
    • Enjoyable if you don't take it seriously.
    • One of the best OSTs from the dramas I've watched.

    Cons:

    • Plot is convoluted and things tend to not make sense.
    • Gets frustrating at times.
    • * The reasons go away after a few episodes.
    • ** She loses her sense of self, in my opinion, after a short while.
    • Lee Min Ho wasn't good in this role, and his character had more potential to be angst-y and interesting.
    • Chemistry between the leads was not there, and the romance was rushed.
    • Wished Woo Do Hwan and Kim Kyung Nam would've had more screen time.
  • 18 Again

    13. 18 Again

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    10

    Pros:

    • Well-written and has heart.
    • In a single episode, I laugh, cry, feel good, feel sad, feel all the emotions buried within.
    • Lee Do Hyun got a Baeksang for this role, and it shows.
    • ML feels so human and is the best. He grows so much from his experience.
    • The relationship between the ML with the FL and the kids is so precious.
    • Has one of the best 2MLs ever. The love triangle is so good, and by the end of it, I just want the best for all three of the characters.

    Cons:

    • Some plot lines were unnecessary.
  • Mad Dog

    14. Mad Dog

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    7.5

    Pros:

    • Some solid performances.
    • Managed to make stories about insurance interesting.
    • The relationship between the two MLs is amazing.
    • The intro of Woo Do Hwan's character is a highlight.
    • The found family aspect is cute.
    • Choi Won Young is amazing in everything, including here.

    Cons:

    • The plot doesn't hook you the moment you read about it, and I almost didn't watch because of that.
    • There's only a hint of romance. I don't really need it, but I disliked the writers teasing us.
  • Sweet Home

    15. Sweet Home

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    8.5

    Pros:

    • An entertaining drama with monsters and action.
    • Song Kang's role is one of his best.
    • Lots of solid actors.
    • Lee Do Hyun plays a really interesting character.
    • Fun if it's not taken seriously.

    Cons:

    • CGI is garbage.
    • Sound mixing and choice is bad.

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