[TO READ] ✿ Shows/Movies I Enjoyed The Most ✿ and Why ~
Reasons I recommend without giving away spoilers
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1. Mr. Queen
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
- All characters, main and supporting are amazing and each of them are hilarious
- A perfect balance of Romance, Comedy, Adventure, and Politics
- Funny PG+16 Moments
- No scene is ever forced, the whole story pans out naturally. I never stopped for a moment and wondered what would happen next.
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2. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
- Very deep and profound romance of both couples crossing multiple lives.
- Although I prefer some PG+16 intimate romance, Goblin didn't have that.....and it never crossed my mind that intimate scenes are missing. It just wasn't required!
- I personally like the concept of immortality very much
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3. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
- Such realistic behaviour, reactions, and thoughts of the characters, unlike any other series I've seen so far.
- Gong Ji-Cheol's exceptional acting and portrayal of so many complex emotions. He truly deserves the 2007 'Excellence Award' for this role!
- Lee Sun-Kyun's heavy voice saying "Chincha!" (º ﹃ º )
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4. Mouse
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
- Slow-burn twists that hit hard
- First Class acting by Lee Seung Gi and Lee Hee Joon
- I enjoy psychotic characters. This show has so many XD
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5. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
- The BL Vibes
- The Adventure
- The Sorrow
- The Complexities of every Character's emotions & actions
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6. 30-sai made Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
- Just watching a good BL was totally refreshing
- The actors are all surprisingly cute
- The excitement of Adachi's ability to know what others are thinking
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7. Crash Landing on You
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
- The whole North Korean culture (even if it's just superficial)
- The thrill of escaping and surviving.
- Hyun Bin's Tall and Broad Shoulder (º ﹃ º )
- Coincidences by Destiny ♥ Really amazing chemistry between the lead couple (backed by great support characters)
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8. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
- Lovely and profound relationship of the lead couple (and great acting by both too)
- Seo Hyun Woo's funny character
- An overall good plot that kept me hooked
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9. Her Private Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
- THE KISSING SCENES (◕//‿//◕) OMMO (Kim Jae Wook is such a good kisser.....ufff)
- A Healthy Relationship ᕦ(ò_óˇ)
- Super funny & cute scenes between the lead couple
- Everyone's stylish outfits, accessories, and hairdos
- Great and memorable support characters
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10. Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
- Kim Soo-Hyun beautiful laughter (^_^)
- I don't usually cry so soon in a series but I was already upset and tear-ing in a few episodes
- Twists I did not expect.
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11. Squid Game
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
- The excitement of how the game will be solved
- TUG OF WAR!
- Guessing whether the next scene will be a cliché or a total surprise
- #218 (º ﹃ º ) ♡ and #67 (^з^)☆
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12. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
- Every emotion of every type of person involved in a mental illness is shown very well
- Flawless Chemistry between Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin
- I loved the outfits of Gong Hyo Jin. Chic & Comfy. I would gladly trade wardrobes with her.
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13. Kinou Nani Tabeta?
Japanese Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
- The Food (๑♡⌓♡๑) looked sooo good!
- Seeing Relationships develop even after the couple have been together for a long time
- A satisfying ending with the perfect Sequel Special to seal the deal
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14. Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo
Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
- I loved the Shoujo-Josei Vibes ~ made me nostalgic of reading Mangas
- Simple & Delightful
- The Kiss scenes (。・//ε//・。)
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15. My Sassy Girl
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
- Because there is a 98% chance, this isn't in your PTW
- Despite all the tension and seriousness, it still felt light-hearted to watch
- Good chemistry
- I'm just a sucker for historical/period dramas ¯\_(¬‿¬)_/¯
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16. Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
This show is on the list because it was my mom and my very first K-drama. And one in which we cried right from the first till the last episode. It's the reason I came into the K-drama community and so it deserves a special place in my list.
- My bias aside, it's quite a simple yet saddening story.
- The Mother-Daughter relationship is what hits home hard.
- A real tear-jerker this one is ༼ಢ_ಢ༽
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17. The Handmaiden
Korean Movie - 2016
- Presented sex in a beautiful and poetic form through words and actions
- Twists! with a great ending
- Ha Jung Woo ( º﹃ º )
- Surprisingly funny XD
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18. Old Boy
Korean Movie - 2003
- If you want to truly appreciate Korean entertainment from every angle, Old Boy is a Must Watch!
- It's old obviously so don't keep your expectations too high.....however, that's all I can say.
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19. Romance Doll
Japanese Movie - 2020
- Wonderful cast and brilliant acting by Takahashi Issei
- An oddly pleasant and surprisingly funny melancholic adventure