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generic school cdrama which is weirdly unique
Professional Single (2020) -8/10 cdramathis drama is puzzle for me...
story is dumb school romcom with no innovation[dont think by brain just watch by eyes], :villain: is just sticky girl which dont get NO as answer quite weak and annoying. Second ML couldnt be more generic and FL is epitome of :ugly girl:[ok I am exaggerating here... but she cant be called beauty nor cute, more average]
Still I quite enjoyed it.
plot - ML and FL are art school students... ML is :cold prince of campus:. FL is average student girl. They both get into few accidents in which ML starts feel something for FL. Well and story continues with classic theme.
genre - school , romance
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good drama but wants alot patience
__*Rattan (2021)*__ - 8/10 cdramavery nice and good drama, but with :very steep learning curve:[probably used it wrong way].
I mean whole drama got 30 eps and for me first 20 eps was like hell of boredom, aside of few nice scenes I was totally uninterested in that bring out mystery thing.
At other hand last 10-11 eps made up for it, but cant score it higher cause 2/3 of whole drama was hell.
__*plot*__ - FL is some kind of mutant between aliens DNA and rattan. She managed to look and live as human.At other hand between humans existed clans hunting these aliens. In 1939 she was killed and buried in woods. One day ML now in year 2020 ended up in car accident and made bloody mess on her grave. His blood managed to revive FL and :connect: FL and ML into kinda symbiotic relationship. FL wants find out how she died and what happened to her killer. Meanwhile ML becomes kinda buttler for Fl since he can leave far from her.
__*genre*__ - fantasy, romance, mystery
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Worth to see. Something alike X-Men
__*Moving(2023)*__ - 9/10 -kdramaits mainly action, :nation war: drama something like X-Men if mutants are breed and trained by nations and used in as secret agents in their wars.
For me action storyline aint anything precious you can see such theme and scenes alot in western movies. I liked romance parts. Whole drama time skips from one story to another making complete story.
For example in few eps you get story of kids in later eps you get story about their parents how they met etc.
Overall this series of drama did very good job in world building and telling story good enough and closed it up well. To be successful even without S2[which I heard will be made later].
__*plot*__ - Shortly existed korean agency[lets name it XXX] for supernatural agents, which thanks some problems was closed. Their agents are on run or in other agencies. Now that XXX agency is recreated and they try train up new blood. Thanks their machinations kids of former supernatural agents which inherited their gifts meets at same school. Of course other countries dont wanna see Korea to have another new batch of superhumans.
__*genre*__ - school, action, romance
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crimi theme with ghosts and Kim Tae Ri
Revenant 8,5/10 -kdramaKim Tae Ri again picked good scenario and used her acting to make it into good drama[wasnt just thanks her, but if you check her works she rarely picks wrongly]
even though its not genre I usually watch I quite liked this thriller with :light: horror vibe.
Shortly whole drama goes around :catching serial murderer, which happens to be ghost:. Story got more points of views since there is more groups trying to catch murderer and each group got different investigating methods and different goals.
You will get to know little about asian folklore as well.
plot - "Revenant" is a kdrama centered around Ku San Young, a part-time worker studying to become a public officer, who becomes possessed by a demon from another world. Yeom Hae Sang, a man with the ability to see these demons, teams up with her. Together, they investigate a series of perplexing deaths linked to five sacred objects. This gripping crime thriller interweaves supernatural elements, Korean folklore, and modern investigation techniques. The acting is highly praised, particularly Kim Tae-ri and Oh Jung-se's performances. While the show's unique premise and atmosphere captivate audiences, it receives mixed reviews due to episodic plot structure, character development, and occasional plot conveniences. The ending strikes a balance between sentimentality and a slightly cartoonish feel. Despite its flaws, "Revenant" stands out for its fresh take on folklore and its impact on viewers seeking an unconventional kdrama experience.
genre - horror, thriller, crime, suppernatural
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interesting story, but weak execution
See You in My 19th Life - 8,5/10 -kdramainteresting plot and story which showed much more promise than they managed make out of it. At other hand I never read source webtoon... so I cant tell if drama makers didnt manged dig out story potential or that webtoon writer.
Still its quite good drama. Alot comments I read had problems with ending, but not me. It wasnt great ending, but not even bad one.
plot - FL is weird always around 8-12 she gets to remember memories from her past lives. Now its her 19th life and she just got her memories back. She found out she found her true love in 18th life, but she died too soon too young. Her new family aint great either. She decides to find out what happened to her love from 18th life. After she finds him to be alive... she decides to get him back in this life.
genre - romance, supernatural, comedy
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office romcom with few missunderstanding and separations
Here We Meet Again -8,5/10 -cdramaoffice romance drama
both leads know each other from school days and both liked each other but cause alot of misundersandings or hard situations didnt got together and always separated.
Now they meet again at work and maybe this time it will work.
Its not senseless but cant be called clever drama either... still its cdrama it means you get alot cute scenes. Not very funny but got few funny moments.
plot - Xiang Yuan, the eldest miss of Donghe group, is tasked with saving their Xi'an branch from bankruptcy. At this time, she meets her former crush Xu Yan Shi once again.
In their school days, Xiang Yuan pursued Xu Yan Shi with all her might to no avail. Reunited as adults, she is trying to save a company while he is deep in the mud due to problems in the workplace. Despite facing inequality, he is determined to pursue his dream to become a navigation engineer. In the process of dealing with the company crisis, Xiang Yuan gradually learns to take matters into her own hands. The two come to support each other as they realize their dreams.
(Source: ChineseDrama.info)
genre- romance, office, comedy
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likeable couple with unlikeable angsty family
Fireworks of My Heart -8,5/10 -cdramaangsty action romance drama with firefighters and hospital theme.
By angsty I mean FLs family is very unlikeable and demanding and controlling.
Practically without FLs family problems which was dragging this drama tempo down. This drama could have just 20+- eps rather than 40eps it got now + it wouldnt be as angsty and could be nicer romcom.
plot - ML and FL were close friends in their younger years, but FLs family disapproved of their relationship and forced them apart. Over the past decade, they have both pursued their dreams, with ML becoming a dedicated fire chief and FL becoming an emergency doctor. Fate brings them back together as they work in their respective fields, but they are not entirely happy about the reunion.
As they collaborate, they notice how much they have grown since their separation, but there are unresolved issues between them. The question arises whether they can overcome the obstacles and develop their newfound relationship into something more meaningful or if it will remain as fleeting as their past friendship.
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average but nice vibe
My Dear Lady (2020) -8/10 -cdramaquite cute,fluffy romance story with age gap, CEO[ML] x Subordinate[older FL] plot.
At other hand logic flew far away.
plot -FL is +-29y old housewife with elementary boy son. She finds out her husband cheated on her and decides for divorce. Sadly as woman without work history and money she loses custody of her son to her husband. FL now as free and newbie worker gets introduced to good firm thank her friend and thanks some coincidences ends up as 24/7 assistant to young CEO[23y] of that firm.
genre romance
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cheating story which could happen in real life
Love Affairs in the Afternoon -8/10 -kdramadrama about unsuccessful marriages and cheating
This drama can be split into few parts:
1part - shows boring, repetitive and kind of repressing life of few married couples + their potential affair partners
2part - shows eating of sweet forbidden fruit and discovering further relations between all leads.
3part - bloody and messy fight of spouses... once whole things out.
4part - after bloody war always comes some kind of treaty and life with consequences
even though whole drama is quite :original: and quite true to reality + actors acting was really good. I see whole drama to be quite average mainly cause it was quite chore for me to watch... just not mine type of drama.
plot -Son Ji Eun is a housewife who works part-time at a mart. She is quiet and sincere, even as she feels trapped in her unhappy life and lonely marriage. One day, she meets biology teacher Yoon Jung Woo and her heart starts beating again. They both know that only ruin will await them, yet they cannot seem to stay away from each other.
(Source: xyLaar at MyDramaList)
genre- romance, cheating
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average historical kdrama
River Where the Moon Rises 8/10 -kdramaaverage historical kdrama...
even though I like Kim So Hyun... I just felt this drama lacks something. May be caused I lately mostly watched historical cdramas which got little different feel.
got classic theme alot of political intrigues and some fighting.
plot - FL is princess of Goguryeo ... sadly she and her mother gets into accident caused by traitous ambitious ministers. In this accident dies father of ML which was general. FL and ML survive. Fl loses memory and becomes puppet assassin for another ambitious guy. ML hides in mountains and lives as hermit. Both leads again meet as adults and their fates and feelings gets tangled together.
genre - historical, revenge, intrigues
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got best opening sentence of drama I ever seen
Le Coup de Foudre -8/10 cdramaok its very very good drama nice romance and all surely worthy at least 8,5-9/10, BUT I personaly just couldnt cope with time skip and time-rewind style this drama had in first half of drama.
If I didnt had :rule: to always complete watching whole drama I would drop it in first few eps.
At other hand second half of drama was amazing. Chemistry of main pair was good and FL was quite crazy enough. Meanwhile rational, cold faced male lead loved FL enough to play crazy with her too and doted on her.
plot - "Le Coup de Foudre" is a Chinese drama about ML and FL, former high school classmates with contrasting personalities. They plan to study abroad together, but FL's family emergency causes them to lose touch. Four years later, they reunite and their old feelings resurface. FL moves to the city to pursue ML, who is already in a relationship. Little does she know, ML secretly cares for her from behind the scenes. Will FL discover ML's hidden love? The drama explores lost connections, unrequited love, and the power of friendship as ML and FL navigate their complex emotions.
genre - comedy, romance, office romance
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light hearted sweet romance story
Meeting You 2020 - 8,5/10 -cdramaslice of life, coming of age high school-college-work drama portraying trio of friends getting new member to become quartet and maybe double couple.
this drama main leads got nice chemistry and cute vibe and their relationship is steadily progressing practically thorough whole drama without much of problems.
plot - "Meeting You" (2020) is a heartwarming high school drama about a group of friends. When a new student with social difficulties joins their class, he discovers that one of the girls in the group was his childhood crush from kindergarten. The drama explores their friendships, first loves, and the challenges of teenage life. It's a relatable and touching story that reminds us of the power of reconnecting with the past and the importance of friendship during our formative years. Get ready for a nostalgic and heartwarming journey with "Meeting You"! [I let chatGPT write it up]
genre - school, romance, comedy, college, sweet
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athletics, romance, age gap, good chemistry and vibe
Falling Into You 2020 - 8,5/10 -cdramacute, age gap, sport, college romance drama between athlete and his trainer.
Its quite nice romcom with very good chemistry where younger ML pursues FL. Though from mine opinion FL fell for him at first sight there.
This drama aint very much about college life, but more about classic sports like 100m sprint, high jump etc
plot - ML got dream to become world class high jumper, but he is hindered by his height. Though every coach tries to make him give up on his dram and change into different discipline where his height wouldnt be problem such as sprint. ML preserves and through his diligence and charm he manages obtain professional guidance from FL which is assistant coach at his new university.
genre - romance, college, age gap, sport, comedy
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alike to Lighter and Princess, but for me this one is better
Forever Love 2020 8,5/10 -cdramacoming of age romance drama story. Very good actors and nice chemistry among couples.
Story follows one love pair from their meeting at high school up to their marriage after college.
Whole drama starts with wedding and you get to know right away all important characters and with who they ended which is quite nice since that way you can just focus on their stories and vibe.
plot - FL is in her last high school year. She is well known teachers pet and serious student. One day she gets quest to bring back to school problem student[ML]. She uses her wit and cunning to infiltrate his life and bring him back. Sadly for her she ought to know you cant just pick up stray from streets unless you plan to take care of it.
genre - romance, school, college, work, multiple couples, youth
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like Bae Suzy? its worth watch at least its short
Anna (2022) - 8/10 -kdramaquite average drama which is worth seeing just if you Bae Suzy fan.
story goes about FL from poor family which is attention seeker and ambitious to get into rich social class.
Which in way is ok since exist real life cases of such happening for example sadly even I know there exist some recent cases cant remember them..., but mine favorite story from this theme is about - Iacob Heraclid also known as Despot Voda which managed to forge his origin well enough to become monarch of Moldavia
plot -Yoo Mi is the woman who tells a small lie and ends up living someone else’s life. Hyun Joo is a woman who lives her life holding herself above everyone, treating them with neither kindness nor malice. She has a subtly tense relationship with Yoo Mi. Ji Hoon is Yoo Mi’s husband who is ambitious and future-oriented. Ji Won is a dependable senior who is the only person whom Yoo Mi trusts.
(Source: Naver)
genre - whatever .... just story about caste system and girl trying to lie her way onto top of it.
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