1. Chocolate
I wasn't watching anything new and this drama seems to be popular on twitter. So, I gave it a shot. And boy, did it capture my heart. All the feels for this drama. I mean, this one had one my of favorite storylines, childhood friends turned to lovers. It gave me all the kilig. Subtle but deep. The drama also made me realize some things. That we only live once in this world. We should treasure the time we have with the people dear to us. We should appreciate our one chance at life and never shy on expressing our love to the people we care about. And the OST for this drama was awesome.
I started this one, mainly because of the male lead, Hyun Bin. Been a fan since Kim Sam Soon, then followed by Secret Garden. Oh, how I love Secret Garden. I didn't watch his drama with Han Ji Min, just didn't feel like it. Going back to CLOY, this drama was very pleasing to the eyes. The cinematography was on point and the visuals of the leads were stunning. They were perfect for each other. The chemistry of the leads were amazing. The supporting characters were very lovable, as well. The storyline was also good. Hayysss. This drama was super kilig.
Binge watched this one for three days, and it was really good. The story was well written, the actors' portrayal of their characters was super good. It was funny, entertaining and heart wrenching. A pure masterpiece. The dynamics of the characters with each other was amazing. The actors were quite unknown to me. Most of them did theater. They were really amazing in the series. I'm looking forward to more dramas with them as leads.
4. Itaewon Class
I liked the storyline of this drama, as well. It was really good to watch the journey of a man fulfilling his dream despite all the hardships he faced. It was kinda encouraging to see how one should not give up and just continue to do his best to achieve his goals. The drama was really good from start to finish. One downside was the romance between the leads. It was not that convincing to me, I guess. I would've liked it if the main male lead ended up with his first love.
5. Forest
This one, I watched out of boredom. The story was good for the first half of the drama. It kinda went downhill in the second half. I guess, the story was not that great overall. It didn't give me any impact, whatsoever. It was kinda so-so, for me.
6. The Fiery Priest
This drama was aired last year but I didn't watch it. I thought it was not for me. Given the amount of free time I have during the quarantine, I decided to give it a shot. And boy was it good. It was a well mix of fun, drama, and action. The characters were all amazing. It was up to the point that I was really, like literally angry at them. If the audience can feel that, well the actor did a good job portraying a bad role, right? I am so in love with the lead actor, having watched this drama. I even watched his travel program.
7. Live Up To Your Name
Watched this one because of the main male lead, Kim Nam Gil. I really enjoyed his performance in The Fiery Priest, so found this drama which aired last 2017 to watch more of his projects. This drama was really amazing, too. It's a medical drama with a mixture of modern day medicine and traditional medicine. It was really a fun watch being it funny, entertaining, and cute at the same time. The sweet moments between the lead couple were really cute.
8. Designated Survivor
This one was recommended to me. This drama was really good. It showed the works of the people in the government. It was full of mystery and plot twists. Well portrayed characters and good script were some of the things I liked about this drama. It was a good watch.
9. Hi Bye Mama
This drama will leave you emotionally wrecked from start to finish. You can't hate the characters. Everybody had their reasons. The storyline focused on the maternal love. How a mother will do everything for her child. It will make you appreciate your own mother and all the sacrifices she had to make just for you.
10. When the Weather is Fine
This one deals with loss, grieving and overcoming it. It shows how it is hard for some people to express their feelings and that they need a lot of courage just to be able to tell other people how they feel. It is a slow paced drama. Some people may not like it, but it was a really good watch for me. The characters took their time to really process their emotions and think how they would deal with its effect to the people surrounding them. I also loved the blog postings of Eun Seop at the end of every episode. I liked the idea of having to write your thoughts, just like I'm doing in this blog. The storylines of the supporting characters were also good.
11. A Piece of Your Mind
If you don't like slow-paced dramas, then this one's not for you. Despite being slow paced, I liked the drama overall. The leads were lovable. The downside of the drama for me, is that the story was not really established. I mean, the device represented a piece of someone's mind but its purpose was kind of lost along the way. Also, the other characters were not really given enough screen time to establish their stories. I guess, it was because the network cut off four episodes from the original 16 episodes.
12. Chief of Staff S1 and 2
I watched this one because I really enjoyed Designated Survivor. I liked watching the dynamics of the people in the government. While Designated Survivor focused on the President, this drama highlighted the work of the Chief of Staff of an Assemblyman. How he played with politics to attain his goal. I really enjoyed this one. The characters were portrayed by seasoned actors, definitely won't disappoint the viewer.
I was browsing for dramas with good reviews and came across this one. This one's a good revenge story. The drama showcased the dysfunctional system inside of a prison. How one man can take over the whole place thinking he is the king and then suddenly stripped off of his authority.
I liked this drama. It was kinda political in a way and it dealt with laws and also, relationship problems. I loved the female lead character. I liked how she handled all of her problems. She was strong and dignified. One of the male lead characters was the actor from Chocolate. Also, loved him here in this drama.
15. Find Me In Your Memory
I started this one because of Moon Ga-young, I liked her in Tempted. She's very pretty in this drama. The male lead was way older than her. I was kinda skeptical at first because I don't like dramas with romantic relationships that have a huge age gap. But, I will make an exception with this one. The age gap was not really noticeable. They were a really cute couple. I love their chemistry. The supporting characters were lovable, as well. The story line was also good. It was a good watch. I enjoyed it.
16. Defendant
I haven't watched Ji Sung in a while, so I gave this drama a shot. I liked how the story was told. It showed the present while uncovering what happened it the past. Scenes that showed the past were inserted in between present day scenes to answer questions. It was really interesting and exciting to really find out what really did transpire that lead to the demise of the lead character. It was really a good watch.
This drama's first season only had twelve episodes. Twelve episodes of pure joy. You will learn to love each character and their squad's dynamics. As expected, from the writer and director, who teamed up for the Reply Series and Prison Playbook, the characters of HP had great relationship with each other. I will not expect anything from the love lines of the drama, I just hope that their friendship will last long and they maintain their squad dynamics. I've learned not to trust the writer of t this drama. The Reply Series, taught me to expect the unexpected. I'm hoping for a great season 2 next year.
Out of sheer boredom, I decided to finally watch this drama. The squad goals were there, as expected from a Reply Series. This drama concentrated in the life of college students and what they go through after graduation. The love line was really established from the very start that you will have no doubt who the husband actually was. I was really hoping for the other guy to get the girl but oh well, he didn't. Overall, a good watch.
19. Hot Stove League
Watched this one because of Nam Gong Min, also, this drama have nice reviews on twitter, so I gave it try. It's a sports drama about a pro baseball club. The lead was a General Manager of the club determined to save the from getting disbanded. This one's kinda political in a way. Conflict of authority and whatnot. I enjoyed watching the journey of the baseball club from being in last place to preparing their team to become the best club there is.
20. The King: Eternal Monarch
Started this one, not because of the main lead, but because of Woo Dohwan. I love the guy. First watched him in Mad Dog, then on Tempted, then on big screen with Park Seo Joon. His roles were really good. He played two characters in this drama and he did a great job with it. Going back to the drama, you'll have to do a lot of figuring out while watching this drama. It deals with a lot of science concepts. One downside for me about this drama was they attempted a lot of concepts that sometimes, they didn't do a good job in trying to explain what really transpired in the drama.
Twelve episodes are not enough for me. This drama was so good. It had life lessons, comedic bits, and interesting plot line. Never a boring episode with the Mystic Pop-Up Bar trio. The leads were veteran actors that did a great job with their roles. There was also a mystery hidden that will unfold as the story progresses. This one's really a good watch.
This one's about a woman who wants to become a mother. She tries to find someone to have a baby with, may it be a sperm donor or a man who loves her. She struggles in finding the right person and is racing against time, as she is getting older having a baby will become harder. This drama also had comedic bits. I enjoyed watching this one. It's something light and enjoyable.
I loved the story with this one. The mystery behind each one of the family member was something to look forward to in every episode. You will appreciate more your family when you watch this one. Also, you will realize that having good relationship with your family is very important. You will have no one backing you up no matter what but your family. They will be there with you when you really need them. We can't choose our family but we can choose to love them unconditionally. They are God's blessing to us, to accompany us while we're here on Earth.
p.s. I loved the love line of the second noona. hihihihi. Friends turned to lovers. Fave storyline ever.
24. It's Okay To Not To Be Okay
This one was worth the hype. The drama delivered good storyline, good acting, top notch visuals, amazing cinematography and so much more. You will learn a lot about mental health from the drama. And will make you understand some things people with mental issues go through. This is worth your time. Every episode was well thought of. This one's a great watch.
25. To All the Guys Who Loved Me
This one was good for the first half. The second half, not so much. It was about reincarnation and remembering your past life. It had a promising start but didn't deliver for the latter half. It's about remembering your past life and the person you were destined to meet.
I enjoyed watching this one. You will be curious, as to who is the real father of the child but it gets pretty obvious halfway through the drama. You will also love the supporting characters, as well. This one was a good watch.
I super duper loved this drama. It's subtle, you can feel the characters emotions as if it's your own. This one was a great watch. I loved the characters. The actors did an awesome job. They were so lovable in the drama. The romantic scenes of the main couple were absolutely perfect and the aesthetics, as well.
28. 18 Again
This one is based on the American Film 17 Again. It shows the importance of love and family. The importance of standing up for your choice and doing your best for your family. Also, that it's not too late to reconcile and be in good terms with your family members and friends.
29. Search
This one was a good watch. It told the story in just 10 episodes but it delivered well. The story was good. It was about a strange creature that's been roaming the dmz. The characters were all well portrayed.
30. More than Friends
I just finished watching this one just for the sake of it. The male and female leads' characters were not very likable. I mean, I can understand their feelings in the first half of the drama, but halfway through the series, I was kind of annoyed by the characters. I can't seem to grasp the reason for their choices and principles in the series. I just finished this one just for the sake of it. It was a downside because I love the actors in the series.
31. The Spies Who Loved Me
I enjoyed this one. I love the actors in this one, especially, Eric It's about spies and their personal relationships that are intertwined. It is funny and an easy watch.
I am looking forward for 2021 dramas. :)
