Favorite Dramas
Not in order, they are lumped by regions (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong), mainland China is in a separate list since I have too many favs.
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1. 1 Litre no Namida
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
Incredibly inspirational and emotional watch.
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2. Hana Yori Dango
Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes
A classic cliche shoujo saved by jdrama's short length, superb production and incredible acting by all of the cast.
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3. Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3
Japanese Drama - 2001, 9 episodes
Technically the entire series is my favourite because this is a gem, but the third one have most cases I like, despite not having a particularly great Kindaichi (I love you MatsuJun but)
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4. Maou
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Chilling thriller that keep you on your toes.
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5. Nodame Cantabile
Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes
Hysterical and adorable romcom with a classical music focus.
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6. Yuusha Yoshihiko to Maou no Shiro
Japanese Drama - 2011, 12 episodes
You never knew you wanted low budget jrpg parody so badly until you've watched this.
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7. Reply 1997
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
Hilarious and nostalgic, so relateable even if you didn't live in Korea in the 90s.
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8. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
The world building and exploring storytelling aspect is incredible, too bad about the romance taking over, I mean it's cute but that's not what I loved you for!
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9. Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Can this OTP get any cuter? The reporting side of the story is intense too.
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10. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
God damn Ji Sung's acting is amazing, the backstory is heartbreaking even if convoluted.
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11. The World Between Us
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
A rare story about aftermath of random killing, focused on family of perpetrator and victims and how they come to terms with it, so painful yet so meaningful.
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12. Someday or One Day
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes
A time travelling story that keeps you on the edge of the seat and guessing.
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13. Bump Off Lover
Taiwanese Drama - 2006, 14 episodes
Dark thriller about a girl trying to find why her sister suicided and stumble into too many secrets she didn't want to know. This is severely underrated.
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14. The Prince Who Turns into a Frog
Taiwanese Drama - 2005, 20 episodes
Another cliche plot saved by incredible acting.
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15. The Last Breakthrough
Hong Kong Drama - 2004, 30 episodes
Doctor without Borders portion is incredible.
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16. Eternal Happiness
Hong Kong Drama - 2002, 32 episodes
Another goddamn I love the otp. Kickass female protag who's smart too.
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17. My Date with a Vampire
Hong Kong Drama - 1998, 35 episodes
Supernatural drama with dash of Chinese mysticism.
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18. Old Time Buddy
Hong Kong Drama - 1997, 25 episodes
Pretty hilarious parody of the 60s~70s hk entertainment industry.