Dramas with at least one good (or great) kiss that is mutual (not one-sided) with some level of passion / enthusiasm / movement and closed eyes…

Royals (or generals with connections to prominent noble families) that left the palace / capital behind in order to have a happy life with the…

The mischievous one is fun loving and quick to laugh (and often quick to cry in a dramatic and over-the-top way too). The serious one is generally…

The ML has a second identity or separate version of himself. Either the FL has feelings for both versions or both versions have feelings for…

One or both of the leads uses a mask, hoodie, veil, or something similar to hide their identity while carrying out secret actions - i.e. NOT…

Multiple siblings (or the equivalent of siblings, like an uncle and nephew who are close enough in age that they could fall for the same girl)…

Action / romance dramas where the ML is a capable fighter and physically protects the FL on several occasions.

The ML (or FL in a WLW drama) can recognize the difference between the FL and her doppelgänger, or can tell when the FL is the FL or not when…

One character (Character A) uses their hand, another body part, their whole body or an object (e.g., a book) to block the sun from hitting the…

ML starts out as self destructive, cruel, rude, arrogant, rebellious, irresponsible, a womanizer, manipulative, or something similar, but reforms.

Dramas set in the 19th and early 20th centuries / Republican Era Chinese drama / etc.

Medical dramas or dramas with a doctor, medical student, psychologist, or physical therapist main character.

The ML is by the FL's side. He supports her and knows her better than many boyfriends know their girlfriends, but his "title" is something…

Romance Dramas where one lead has to stand in front of a target (or is otherwise close to the target) while the other lead shoots a gun or an…

They don't yell. They don't even speak that much. Some of them sometimes punch people or things. Loners or good listeners (or both). 

The ML gets frustrated with the FL for not getting jealous. He wants to feel her affection and possessiveness, but she's acting in an opposite…

Dramas where there'd still be a complete story if you took out the romance.

Sometimes its just a tease of the possibility of reconnecting. 

One lead trains their love interest in something (not sports). 

In the broadest sense. These dramas have at least one scene where leaves fall and / or have changed colours.

One of the leads has a job that is very unusual, somewhat adult themed or slightly embarrassing from an immature mindset, or just jobs that…

Taiwanese dramas where (a) a second-generation mafia boss who loves their sister, (b) took over the organization after the previous boss was…

Recent dramas with good cinematography, a special feeling of softness, and varying degrees of melodrama that touch on trauma, loss, or separation.

The leads are adults dealing with adult problems. Not comedies, fantasy dramas or action dramas. There might be some crime but the drama is…

Dramas about adulthood without a big, dramatic sci-fi / crime / terminal illness / chaebol etc. factor, good cinematography, and an understated…