slow burns
my recent go-to genre
for when you want a break from typical rom-coms that may be unrealistic and overly complicated at times
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1. A Piece of Your Mind
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
yeah wow i like this drama so much even when it was cut short :( in most dramas it's the ml who usually takes the initiative, does most the work and is always there for the fl. not in this drama.
fl's love for ml was unconditional, she was patient and understanding throughout as she tries to approach him, expecting nothing in return. kinda gives norwegian wood vibes to me idk
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2. Be Melodramatic
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
regret not watching this sooner because i didn't really know the cast well. every single relationship in this drama is well thought out. i think the producers did really well on the 'show not tell' aspect here
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3. Because This Is My First Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
the plot got kind of draggy at the end for me but i enjoyed how the leads progressed through the stages of their relationship and how the fl grows on the ml.
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4. Come and Hug Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
+ bonus brownie points for jang ki yong's eye contact bc i got butterflies FOR the fl whenever he'd look at her.
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5. Do You Like Brahms?
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
don't really know why i kind of lost interest towards the end but it was overall still a nice watch.
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6. Drama Special Season 11: The Reason Why I Can't Tell You
Korean Special - 2020, 1 episode
bold fl, shy ml. short and cute.
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7. Find Me in Your Memory
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
hate (not really, more dislike) to love.
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8. Hospital Ship
Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes
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9. Little Forest
Korean Movie - 2018
a movie. love the countryside setting and cinematography. feels to me like a movie version of 'when the weather is fine'.
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10. One Spring Night
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
i watched this because i loved jung hae in in 'something in the rain' and thought it wouldn't be as enjoyable but i was wrong. not many kdramas are able to tackle the more realistic aspects of long-term relationships as well as this.
i liked how well the leads complement one another and liked them both individually. ji ho is extremely patient and mature and despite his insecurities he is not a pushover; he has a clear idea of what he wants and tries his best to achieve it. similarly, jung in is outspoken and knows how to stand up for herself while also looking out for jiho
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11. Romance Is a Bonus Book
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
alright watch
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12. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
WHEN HE BEGGED HER NOT TO BREAK UP I FOLDED
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13. She Would Never Know
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
not my favorite but definitely not as bad as its reviews. i enjoyed the leads' relationship, though i do feel that they don't necessarily have the best chemistry imo. overall, still a relatively enjoyable watch.
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14. Something in the Rain
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
i really really enjoyed this. the leads have incredible chemistry; you can see how much joon hee loves jin ah through every glance and every gesture. i hated jin ah's mom though.
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15. When the Weather Is Fine
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
i have no idea why this drama is so underrated. i loved it so much. the cinematography and chemistry between the leads is everything.
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16. You Are My Glory
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
definitely one of 2021's best cdramas. the plot is extremely well-written and particularly the conflicts that yu tu has within himself is realistic and very much something that happens in real life.
it's rare that a cdrama can showcase such a healthy and mature relationship but YAMG has successfully done so. the leads are so supportive of each other's dreams and i loved that they only cared about each other, didnt gaf abt anyone else lol. there is not much more that can be said about the top notch chemistry between yang yang and dilraba. i'm so glad the drama is getting all the recognition it deserves because all i can say is wow!!
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17. Meet Yourself
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
200% gives comfort drama. makes me nostalgic and makes me miss being a kid when times were simpler. very very wholesome.
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18. Once Upon a Small Town
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
countryside setting. really cute and lighthearted. joy was cute here.