Have tissues at hand
-
1. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
I still choke up when I think of this, months later.
-
2. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
From the clips and trailers I had seen, I was expecting this would make me cry at some point. I cried already in episode 4, and several times more. I can still get tears in my eyes if I hear some of the music.
-
3. Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
-
4. The Forbidden Flower
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
Beautifully made, emotional, kind of open ending.
-
5. Youth of May
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
-
6. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
-
7. Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Oh, the heart ache! This was so much more emotional than I thought from the synposis.
-
8. The Tale of Rose
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
-
9. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
-
10. The Oath of Love
Chinese Drama - 2022, 32 episodes
-
11. Grand Prince
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
-
12. Come and Hug Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
-
13. Will Love in Spring
Chinese Drama - 2024, 21 episodes
-
14. Tomorrow
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Each episode tells an individual story. Some of them are really heart wrenching.
-
15. Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
-
16. Chocolate
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
-
17. Pachinko
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
I'm pretty sure I got teary-eyed at some point watching this, although I can't really remember now.
-
18. Bright Eyes in the Dark
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Open ending.
-
19. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Fantasy/time-travel historical drama with love and tragedy.
-
20. Snowdrop
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
You know it's going to be sad, but you can't NOT watch it.
-
21. My Country: The New Age
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Friendship, beliefs, romance. A strong story with great acting.
-
22. Man in Love
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
Not tear-jerking all through, but it did make me cry.
-
23. Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
Last episode (watched in the middle of the night) made me cry - it felt more emotional than directly sad, so might not trigger tears with everyone.