My drama 2023 ranking
shows I watched in 2023 and how I place them in ranking totally subjective.
edit 15Nov ,19Aug23, 31st Dec 2023
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1. D.P.
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
maybe the short runtime or the gripping direction that makes it cool to me
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2. Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu
Japanese Drama - 2016, 11 episodes
it might have it flaws but it was cute and i was looking for cute sooooo
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3. Just Between Lovers
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
it felt like a genuinely normal ish story that was its charm for me
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4. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
if only it had a less on the nose plot line direction
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5. Battle of Changsha
Chinese Drama - 2014, 32 episodes
in many ways, it felt like a documentary, many period pieces use romance or actions, or politics as its driving force. this show was all about the time and its effect on a single family and its members.
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6. Taxi Driver
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
the action was dope, the acting and crime awareness was dope, only if the held back on the backstory elements or left some threads dangling.
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7. Navillera
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
age is just a number its the desire and dream to achieve that keeps us alive.
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8. Chief of Staff
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
surprisingly good, mature, and shows the underbelly of politics.
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9. D.P. Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
standalone not the best but good, in continuation with 1st season one of the best shows. (i watched it so)
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10. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
my dearest was hype when it aired, it was hype for me when i watched. its charmingly shot and has a very strong independent female. and the ending stings
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11. Into the Ring
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
this one if underrated gem, the political side is slightly more heavy but the direction and unique camera work makes it stand out and entertain.
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12. Mad for Each Other
Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
the show covers more plots in 13ep than some20ep shows...loved the vibe of FL
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13. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
this is far for engaging than i initially expected and wasnt expecting to find it heavy towards the end
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14. Divorce Attorney Shin
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
surprisingly enjoyable show, especially the bromance of the 3 friends, very similar to the my mister trio vibes.
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15. Something about 1 Percent
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
the least dramatic drama out there in my book it feels simple, sure the initial plot hook is a jarring and contrived it evolves into simple genuine feels good show
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16. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
though different from the manhwa.....the ending its heart-tugging and effective.
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17. Squid Game
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
i get the hype it had worldwide......latter epi were both the most intriguing and meh for me.
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18. Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
Japanese Drama - 2018, 9 episodes
a great representation of middle-class life just before the Bomb on Japan and war period
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19. Someday or One Day
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes
its a clever take on the time travel romance genre might be a bit slow and time-consuming for the plot to fully start. title song was a jam so hardly skipped it.
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20. Gaus Electronics
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
delightfully dumb is the most apt description of the show. it was fun
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21. King the Land
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
This is amongst the few shows of the generic romcom that i fall for. its charming with beautiful leads and just works
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22. My Liberation Notes
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
somehow this show resonated with me, at moments charmed me. yet ask me to explain to tell anything about it i draw a blank
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23. One Piece
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
It wasn't my dream adaptation, but it was a great adaptation considering how much they changed.
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24. MIU 404
Japanese Drama - 2020, 11 episodes
loved the buddy cop banter and dynammic
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25. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
first 10ep was wine drunk bliss, but the later episodes drag the story that seems very one the nose and tends to opt out of being subtle.
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26. Money Flower
Korean Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
along with the flower of evil has one of the best use of episode cliffhangers to keep the thriller ongoing, if only it was shorter and had a better ending.
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27. Café Minamdang
Korean Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
the ML charisma is through the roof in this show.
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28. A Piece of Your Mind
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
i binged this in the deep night so i did enjoy it but i don't remember much of it
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29. Physical: 100
Korean TV Show - 2023, 9 episodes
the rare Korean game show in my list......was far more fun than it needed to be. the idea works and it just needed more reality drama to sell it more.
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30. Designated Survivor: 60 Days
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
good show but lacked the knock out punch a good suspense builder needed
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31. Zenkai Girl
Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
there was something about the show i just found enjoyable.
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32. Heart to Heart
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
childhood troupe killed its momentum imo......but the character dynamics and banter was enjoyable
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33. Crazy Love
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
it was turning into a good enemies to lover genre show but the most of the later half went mainstream and normalised its charm.
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34. Destined
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
it sort of works and is charming enough to entice you
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35. One and Only
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
its the tragic ending that makes me rank it high
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36. Bad Prosecutor
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
if there is any drama that i can pick for 0 to 60 speed it might be this one for how fast pace the initial epi were.
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37. Le Coup de Foudre
Chinese Drama - 2019, 35 episodes
the youth saga was better for me was adult saga slows down the story
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38. May I Help You
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
this was fun imo
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39. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
the Rom is good, but it a show that is vast loved more by the community than me
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40. Crisis: Kouan Kidou Sousatai Tokusou-han
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
was over the top cop Jdrama yet the potential kinda just kept we wanting more
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41. 18 Again
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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42. In Time with You
Taiwanese Drama - 2011, 13 episodes
1st Taiwan drama, the friendship, and chemistry the leads have was enjoyable and felt like a real story, the screen time with the ex killed the mood most also 1.5hr runtime is unique for a drama.
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43. Business Proposal
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
for 12ep RomCom it was good bingable and better that secretary kim,
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44. Start-Up
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
bussiness and romance
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45. Bloodhounds
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
the bromance is so strong in this one that it carries its weak script towards the end
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46. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
this is the ML work that i enjoyed the most, even if the show was just ok in my book
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47. Kemono ni Narenai Watashitachi
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
this felt like a adult Rom drama...but not a dissapointment
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48. Encounter
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
its beautifully shot shot, really hoped it had been more shot in foreign lands
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49. My Love from the Star
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
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50. Provoke
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
saw it because of the MV but its runtime made it breeze
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51. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
a classic watch, but again just a classic watch
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52. Hakozume: Tatakau! Koban Joshi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
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53. If You Wish Upon Me
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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54. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
this was hard for me to watch through....perhaps in the future watch chance i might find a greater appreciation for it. just wast me cup of tea.
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55. Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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56. Go Back Couple
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
its a mostly clique time travel rom com. could have been better
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57. The Fiery Priest
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
absurd storyline and intentional over-the-top acting style. has charm for people looking eggactly for it.
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58. Twelve Nights
Korean Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
its the premise and the ending, that keep it memorable......for its slow pacing might deter those who watch it.
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59. Kahogo no Kahoko
Japanese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
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60. Angel Eyes
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
could have been shorter and kept the young version of the leads, the intermingling backstory definitely makes a fun melodrama
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61. Best Mistake
Korean Drama - 2019, 15 episodes
super short and sweet moments.......very little depth to story
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62. The Greatest Love
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
it might be simple and show signs of its age......but did i enjoy the MLs performance......Ding Dong
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63. Sassy Go Go
Korean Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
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64. A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
interesting but the SML was an irritating character
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65. The Sword and the Brocade
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
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66. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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67. I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
it felt like it was the length that killed it for me....as the tension started to dissapate
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68. On the Verge of Insanity
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
maybe under scored/ranked as it has its moments. it felt bland thats y the rating.
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69. She Was Pretty
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
another childhood connection troupe, but this one has my favorite Second Lead Syndrome, SML was the best imo.
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70. Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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71. Good Bye, My Princess
Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes
since the twist was obvious they need to do better with making the characters rootable
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72. Voice
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
peaked by ep5...then the plot hole and odd actions of characters made me lose the interest ep9
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73. I'm Sorry, I Love You
Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
it drags a simple premise and over indulges in its story
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74. A Dream of Splendor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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75. The Good Detective
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
all the cool buddy cop dynamic that could be had went down the gutter it an oddly slow pace.
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76. The Last Empress
Korean Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
crony daily soap like drama so many plot twist so high pace, but engaing and entertaining if your cup of tea/crack
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77. Shinya Shokudo
Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
there is a simplicity to the show that charms ya
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78. Somehow 18
Korean Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
nothing ground breaking
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79. He’s into Her
Filipino Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
i did like it highschool romance definitely troupey......ending did spice it up a bit
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80. Socho Shihatsu no Sappukei
Japanese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
short interesting
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81. The Autumn Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2022, 34 episodes
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82. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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83. She and Her Perfect Husband
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
it lacked the proper charm in its screenplay to make me feel it was worth the journey
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84. The Blood of Youth
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
this is imo way better than my rating of it. its just that it was watched by me at the wrong time. but for the enjoyment it provided it gets ranked in the list
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85. On the Way to the Airport
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
even if the leads did a good job with the characters emotions, the show felt moree tell than show.....as the synamic were always told to us rather than shown to us.
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86. Aogeba Toutoshi
Japanese Drama - 2016, 8 episodes
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87. School 2013
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
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88. Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
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89. High Society
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
this could be ranked/scored higher as it was easy to digest....but definitely never felt high society like
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90. At Home Dad
Japanese Drama - 2004, 12 episodes
simple casual watch material with wholesome moments
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91. Bubblegum
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
a show that got over within 4 to 5 ep but continued for another 10.
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92. Ms. Cupid in Love
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
enjoyed the vibes of the FL...the ML was more boring....adding an extra antagonist really dragged the story.
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93. Date - Koi to wa Donna Mono Kashira
Japanese Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
unique and not for me, there is an extreme niche enjoyment of this show
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94. Strongest Deliveryman
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
this was hard to watch, the show just feels off
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95. Love Me If You Dare
Chinese Drama - 2015, 24 episodes
would have been better if this was a case-by-case show rather than a big case show, with antagonist following the ML.
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96. You Are the Cream in My Coffee
Thai Special - 2023, 7 episodes
just like the theme its a mix mix of alot of milk with little coffee (sweet plus bitter)
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97. Aoki Vuanpaia no Nayami
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
cool idea weak excecution
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98. Switch Girl!!
Japanese Drama - 2011, 8 episodes
entertaining start being wacky and all, lost its mojo by the end
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99. Falling into Your Smile
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
the heavy screen time of esports without much explanation was a major deterrent, the visuals of the matches were cool. even the cute scenes were cuet
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100. When a Snail Falls in Love
Chinese Drama - 2016, 21 episodes
it doesnt make up its mind about being a crime drama or romance drama