similar storyline tropes or characterizations along with interactions
I could not resist watching due to drama, twists, and turns ; binge worthy
All the romantic dramas, I’ve seen, with strong chemistry between the leads.
leads experience intense hatred but are intensely attached
Cinematic (movie quality) cinematography and editing. Genuinely feels like I’m watching a long movie.
Annoyance at first sight! Most of these couples often get confused for “enemies to lovers”. These duos never truly hate, try to destroy,…
begins with sweet laughs then slowly progresses into ktrauma
it’s like watching real life people and stalking a chunk of time from their life with their realistic human flaws
Secret pinning, broken friendships, jealousy, betrayal, break ups, rivalries… Emotional frustration and torture on the viewers. 😅😭
characters knew each other in the past and end up crossing paths again one day
main characters have a unique perspective about the world than most others around them
Fantasy meets reality. Fantasy genre mirroring relatable human experiences.
Many of these couple’s interactions I actually like rewatching sometimes. The rest were just comforting to watch at the time.
I experienced full on shipping one of the leads with supporting characters, regardless if I ship the leads or not, with these dramas
some have been friends for a long time, others become friends for a small time
most memorable couples in romance kdramaland, frequently referenced nostalgia
Characters forced to adapt to new environments and/or new lifestyles.
characters healing from their traumas through human connection
these couples were both reborn together in a new life (except for Alchemy of Souls, both were separately brought back in some way, but within…