I am completely new to the whole drama scene - it's been a great 4 months though, and I want to share my top dramas and I would recommend to everyone

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JSTV

Computer science major Bei Wei Wei (Zheng Shuang) wants to become a leading video game developer who is known for her skills, not just her good looks. She spends her free time on a role-playing video game, but is in for a complete shock one day when her “online husband” dumps her. In another twist, the game’s leading player makes her an “online proposal.” She accepts, and the duo draws close in the virtual world. However, she soon learns that her new online “spouse” is someone she knows in real life: her college senior Xiao Nai (Yang Yang). The pair begin to spend time together both online and in the physical world. Could their online chemistry lead them to romance in the real world, too? This 2016 Chinese drama was based on the novel of the same name by Gu Man and was directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love O2O

The Love O2O Team

HunanTV

Tang Yi Bai (Dylan Xiong), a former champion swimmer wrongfully accused of doping, returns to competitive swimming after a four-year hiatus at South Physical Education College. Competing alongside his best friend Qi Rui Feng (Huang Sheng Chi) against rival Ou Yang Heng (Pang Han Chen), Yi Bai encounters Yun Duo (Tan Song Yun), a rookie sports reporter with a water phobia who coincidentally rents a room in his family home. As they become friends, Yun Duo helps Yi Bai navigate the challenges of proving his innocence and reclaiming his swimming career. This is a 2017 Chinese drama series based on the novel "Lang Hua Yi Duo Duo" by Jiu Xiao Qi.

My Mr. Mermaid

Just Keep Swimming

SETTV

Qi Yi (Aaron Yan), a fastidious young man with a germ phobia, returns to Taiwan and purchases a small marketing design company called GAZE and a historic home. To his surprise, the home already has a peppy tenant, Cheng Liang Liang (Puff Guo), who refuses to move out. When he becomes the new CEO, he discovers Liang Liang also works at his company. Her carefree attitude clashes with his strict management style, especially after he implements a new rule prohibiting office romances. As they navigate their professional and personal tensions, an unexpected connection begins to develop between the meticulous boss and the free-spirited employee. This is a 2013 Taiwanese romantic comedy series that aired on SETTV.

Just You

Just Your Team

KBS2

Working-class highschooler Jan Di (Ku Hye Sun) secures a scholarship at the prestigious Shin Hwa High School. Shin Hwa is attended by elites, most infamously the F4 — the four richest boys in school. Not one to stir up trouble, Jan Di keeps to herself... until her best friend accidentally drops ice cream on F4 leader Goo Joon Pyo (Lee Min Ho). After Jan Di stands up for her friend, her anonymity goes out the window and the F4 won't leave her alone. However, as Jan Di learns more about the F4, she realizes that there's more than meets the eye... and it seems Joon Pyo feels the same way. Will this unlikely duo find romance? Released in 2009 and based on the Japanese manga of the same name, this drama is a worldwide phenomenon and a fan-favorite classic. It was directed by the late Jeon Ki Sang and Lee Min Woo.

Boys Over Flowers

🌸The Fabulous Four Team🌸

Lee Yeong Joon (Park Seo Joon) is the arrogant hotshot vice president of his family’s company, thanks to the tireless efforts of his incredibly talented secretary, Kim Mi So (Park Min Young). With her by his side for the last nine years, Yeong Joon has been able to appear like the shining star he believes he is. But when Mi So suddenly decides to quit, Yeong Joon quickly realizes just how important she is... and not just to his career. Jealous over his older brother, Lee Seong Yeon’s (Lee Tae Hwan) growing relationship with Mi So, Yeong Joon decides it’s time to get his secretary back, no matter what. Based on the novel of the same name by Jung Kyung Yoon, this 2018 South Korean romantic comedy series was directed by Park Joon Hwa.

What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim

The Perfect Secretaries Team

Cha Soo Hyeon (Song Hye Kyo), the daughter of a powerful politician, was forced into a loveless arranged marriage by her family after graduating from university. After an unhappy divorce, she decides to travel abroad to find herself. During her journey, she meets Kim Jin Hyeok (Park Bo Gum), a free-spirited drifter working part-time jobs to fund his adventures. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they form a close bond that blossoms into a romantic attraction. Can their love overcome societal pressures and personal struggles? This 2018 South Korean drama was directed by Park Shin Woo.

Encounter

🌈 My Rainbow, After A Storm ⛈

JTBC

Born from a long line of women gifted with monumental strength, Do Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) is far from ordinary. Only able to use her power for good, Bong Soon agrees to work as a bodyguard for Ahn Min Hyeok (Park Hyung Sik), the recently endangered chaebol heir and CEO of gaming company Ainsoft. With dreams of developing a video game of her own, Bong Soon hopes that by working with Min Hyeok, she’ll find a way to turn her dreams into reality. Meanwhile, her childhood friend, Detective Gook Doo (Ji Soo), is on the hunt for a kidnapper whose path soon crosses with Bong Soon. Using her gifts for the greatest good, will Bong Soon find her life full of everything she’s dreamed of and more? This is a 2017 South Korean romantic comedy series directed by Lee Hyung Min.

Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Small but Mighty Team

Gao Jie (Janice Man), an aspiring jewelry designer struggling in China's declining jewelry market, travels to Southeast Asia seeking inspiration. There, she encounters Yu Zhi (Zhang Ming En), a charming jewelry business heir, and they experience an instant connection. Despite their immediate attraction, circumstances force them apart, leaving their budding romance uncertain. When they reunite in China, they must navigate complex family pressures and personal challenges that threaten to derail their relationship. Will their love survive the obstacles that stand in their way? This is a 2019 Chinese romantic drama related to "Because of Meeting You."

Nice To Meet You

Sohu TV

Lin Xin Chen (Zhang Yu Xi), an heiress with an illegitimate status, is pressured to marry well and sets her sights on the wealthy Zheng Chu Yao (Chen Bo Rong) at Four Leaf College. Initially mistaking the brooding Jiang Yu Nian (Mike D. Angelo) for Chu Yao, she seeks his help to learn tango in order to win Chu Yao's attention. Comically, Xin Chen keeps encountering Nian Yu in compromising situations while trying to impress Chu Yao, who seems more interested in Yu Yang Yang (Du Yan), a poor student admitted through her father's connections. As Nian Yu teaches her tango, Xin Chen begins to question her original romantic pursuit and wonder if her true destiny might lie closer than she expected. This is a 2016 Chinese drama series produced by Qi Wei.

My Little Princess

The Little Princesses

Alien Do Min Joon (Kim Soo Hyun) landed on Earth 400 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty. With superhuman abilities like teleportation, enhanced vision, and slowed aging, he has lived a solitary life, meticulously observing humanity while waiting for his chance to return to his home planet. With only three months left until his departure, his carefully structured existence is disrupted by Cheon Song Yi (Jun Ji Hyun), a wildly popular – albeit ditzy and often problematic – actress who moves in next door. Their initial clashes evolve into an undeniable attraction, forcing Min Joon to confront his long-held detachment from human emotions. As their unconventional romance blossoms, they face not only the impending deadline of his return but also a dangerous conspiracy surrounding Song Yi's career, forcing Min Joon to choose between his long-awaited journey home and the woman he has come to love.

My Love From the Star

Go Go Alien and Hallyu Star

Da Da (Minah), a special effects makeup artist, has sworn off men after a tumultuous seven-year relationship with actor Ma Wang Joon (Hong Jong Hyun). When an accidental delivery brings Zero Nine (Yeo Jin Goo), a state-of-the-art robot companion, into her life, she finds herself unexpectedly caring for this perfect "boyfriend" during a seven-day trial period. Complications arise when her ex-boyfriend suddenly reappears, creating a comedic love triangle between a woman, a human, and a robot. As Da Da navigates this unusual romantic situation, she discovers unexpected connections and feelings. This is a 2019 Viki Original drama series based on the popular manga "Zettai Kareshi" by Yuu Watase, offering a hilarious and unique take on modern love and relationships.

Absolute Boyfriend

 I❤Robot Team

Zhou Wei Wei (Puff Guo) and Chu Ke Huan (Jasper Liu) both have marriage in mind with their committed partners, but as the time to marry draws near, they unexpectedly develop intense feelings for each other. Despite their initial intentions to maintain a platonic relationship, their growing attraction challenges their commitment to their respective fiancés. Caught between loyalty and unexpected passion, they struggle with the moral dilemma of their emerging emotions. Their connection threatens to unravel their carefully planned lives and relationships, forcing them to confront difficult choices about love, friendship, and personal integrity. This is a 2019 Taiwanese romantic drama directed by Feng Kai, adapted from a novel by Ayamei.

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