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
I could not resist watching due to drama, twists, and turns ; binge worthy
it’s like watching real life people and stalking a chunk of time from their life with their realistic human flaws
some have been friends for a long time, others become friends for a small time
Secret pinning, broken friendships, jealousy, betrayal, break ups, rivalries… Emotional frustration and torture on the viewers. ??
most memorable couples in romance kdramaland, frequently referenced nostalgia
Characters forced to adapt to new environments and/or new lifestyles.
characters knew each other in the past and end up crossing paths again one day
Cinematic (movie quality) cinematography and editing. Genuinely feels like I’m watching a long movie.
All the romantic dramas, I’ve seen, with strong chemistry between the leads.
characters healing from their traumas through human connection
begins with sweet laughs then slowly progresses into ktrauma
similar storyline tropes or characterizations along with interactions
Annoyance at first sight! Most of these couples often get confused for “enemies to lovers”. These duos never truly hate, try to destroy,…
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…
characters getting sprinkled information or second chance by some invisible force to change their fates within their timeline
These relationships start out as enemies with hatred and resentment with opposing goals, but both end up becoming attached.