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Romances between step family, in-laws or adopted (not blood related) siblings, and the occasional related one.
Dramas and movies in which the lead(s) have scars, particularly those that are important in relationship to the other lead or to the plot at…
Dramas and movies in which the leads are friends long before they become lovers.
Dramas in which the leads live together before being in a relationship or live in the same apartment building next door to each other. Excludes…
Dramas and movies centered around food, restaurants, cafes, bars, and cooking.
I always find it interesting to see how the same story is told differently. Titles listed when I've seen both versions.
Stories in which the ML and his brother are both in love with and/or romantically involved with the FL.
"Few things say ‘I love you’ like a bullet to a non-essential area." - NikitaYou know how it goes, for some reason there has to…
Dramas and movies with beautiful and/or unusual/unique aesthetics relating to costumes, sets, lighting, or cinematography.
Dramas and movies in which characters are humans with some magical power or they gain power from a magical object they possess.
Stories with religious elements - characters who are pastors, priests, Catholic history, etc.
When childhood connections and true love are not enough for peak romance - dramas and movies in which the characters are true soulmates, connected…
Dramas and movies set in or with flashbacks to times less commonly shown such as Qing, Goryeo, Silla, Manchu War, etc.
Dramas and movies in which the leads are in an established romantic relationship and then break up, divorce, or plan to divorce only to fall…
Dramas and movies in which the characters have more than one lifetime.
When you want something very different from the usual - bizarre concepts, unique plots, and unconventional pairings.
Serial killers, crime, procedurals, action, and mysteries.
For when you just need a man or woman in armor or a historical uniform to save the day....leads who are generals, soldiers, or warlords, or…
Dramas and movies in which at least one or both of the leads dislikes/hates/is annoyed by the other when they first meet, but the two later…
Stories in which the ML or FL gives up their royal titles, quest for revenge, wealth, or something similar to be with and/or live a quiet life…
Sad endings (my definition is the leads don't end up together due to death or separation) and happy endings for the main couple but are otherwise…
Dramas in which the SFL/SML gives up on the ML/FL and finds love with someone else. May end happily, may end tragically.
Dramas and movies featuring interracial and intercultural relationships, either the leads or supporting characters.
Pairings where the characters are emotional opposites, one cold and one warm.
Stories in which one of the leads was raised as a weapon, assassin/killer, and/or tool by someone who planned to use them for some purpose.…
For when you're tired of dramas in which the ML sacrifices everything and the FL doesn't seem to even love him as much. Here are FLs who definitely…
Dramas and movies featuring the relationship dynamic of both leads being damaged, traumatized, deeply lonely, or otherwise wounded by life,…
Japanese Dramas that are short length (15 mins. or less an episode) or full length dramas with 15 or fewer episodes.
Dramas in which the leads are more than star-crossed - either one of them or their family destroyed the other's family, harmed the other lead,…
Dramas and movies in which the leads are outside the law and/or have criminal records - bandits, thieves, spies, mafia, criminals, or pirates.
Dramas and movies based upon a true story, ranging from historical figures to events, to varying degrees of accuracy.
Dramas where instead of an enemies to lovers arc, the leads go back and forth between hatred and love in their relationship.
Dramas and movies featuring phoenixes or characters with wings who are not angels.
Dramas I loved that I rarely see mentioned/recommended or are very unpopular. Full length dramas only because literally all mini dramas are…
Stories in which a prince or princess is raised as a commoner outside the palace, often unaware of their own identity, for some reason.
Dramas in which one of the leads is believed to be the fulfillment of a prophecy that says they will end the country/world or a powerful person.
Age gap romances of all sorts and varying sizes - main and secondary couples. Immortal characters are included only if he/she was older/younger…
