All my favs dramas ... mostly Korean and some Japanese

My favorite 드라마 ever...

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🌸

After enduring tragedy and struggles as a child, Gil Ra Im (Ha Ji Won) made a successful career for herself as a stuntwoman, although she has little patience for nonsense. When she meets narcissistic and arrogant CEO Kim Joo Won (Hyun Bin), she despises his attitude, but he feels strangely drawn to her in a way he can’t explain. Joo Won tries to win Ra Im over, but she rebuffs his advances, uninterested in the showy things he has to offer her. Their adversarial relationship takes an absurd turn when their souls swap, and they’re forced to act in each other’s lives while they try to find a cure for their conundrum – but neither of them could've expected that their body-switching would lead to falling in love.

Secret Garden

SG Team

Lee Yeon Jae (Kim Sun Ah), a timid, unmarried woman in her mid-30s, is given a devastating diagnosis: terminal cancer with only six months to live. Fed up with her mundane, exploited life as a travel agency employee, she quits dramatically and embarks on a mission to live her remaining days to the fullest. Yeon Jae creates a bucket list, transforming herself into a vibrant, confident woman, eventually taking her first trip alone to Okinawa. There, she unexpectedly meets Kang Ji Wook (Lee Dong Wook), a handsome but jaded company heir – and her former boss’ son. As they navigate a whirlwind romance, Yeon Jae keeps her secret, determined to experience true love and joy before time runs out. But how long can she hide the truth from the man who is falling deeply in love with her?

The Scent of a Woman

While investigating his wife’s murder, Joseon Dynasty crown prince Yi Gak (Park Yoochun), is mysteriously transported 300 years into the future to 21st-century Seoul! He lands on the rooftop of Park Ha (Han Ji Min), a spirited young woman, along with his three loyal retainers. Believing Park Ha's sister to be his reincarnated princess, Yi Gak endeavors to uncover the truth behind his wife's death and his sudden displacement. In the process, Yi Gak assumes the identity of a missing heir who looks just like him, and inadvertently involves himself in a modern-day conspiracy of his own. As he navigates the bewildering modern world, an unexpected romance blossoms between Park Ha and Yi Gak. But can love truly conquer centuries – and will Yi Gak ever find the answers he seeks?

Rooftop Prince

 The Joseon Power Rangers

Fuji TV

Back in high school, a meteorite crashed into Kotoko (Honoka Yahagi)'s home, leaving her with no choice but to move in with classmate Naoki (Yuki Furukawa). For Kotoko, this was a dream come true, as she’d had a longstanding crush on Naoki. Despite his initial disdain for her, Naoki eventually fell for Kotoko, and they ended up getting married. However, married life may not be the sweet fantasy they’d dreamed it would be. Kotoko has decided to become a nurse, but her studies aren’t going well. Plus, having a charming, good-looking husband has its drawbacks – as Naoki seems to have no shortage of female admirers! Can they overcome these hurdles and ensure their love survives the test of time? This 2014 Japanese drama, based on the hit manga of the same name by Kaoru Tada, follows 2013’s Mischievous Kiss: Love in TOKYO. It was directed by Kazuya Konaka and Takashi Ninomiya.

Mischievous Kiss 2: Love in TOKYO

Mischievous Kisser Team

Go Eun Sung (Han Hyo Joo) is a kind-hearted and optimistic young woman whose life takes a drastic turn after her wealthy father suddenly dies. Her cruel stepmother, Baek Sung Hee (Kim Mi Sook), seizes all her assets, leaving Eun Sung and her autistic younger brother, Eun Woo (Yeon Jun Suk), penniless and homeless, and Eun Woo goes missing soon after. In a twist of fate, Eun Sung saves elderly ailing CEO Jang Sook Ja (Ban Hyo Jung), who is disgusted by her own spoiled grandchildren, particularly the arrogant and cold-hearted Sunwoo Hwan (Lee Seung Gi). Impressed by Eun Sung's compassion and resilience, the CEO decides to bypass her own family and names Eun Sung as her sole heir. As Eun Sung searches for her brother and navigates the challenges of her new life, she must prove her worth, uncover her stepmother's deceit, and find love amidst adversity.

Shining Inheritance

Shining team

Hong Seol (Kim Go Eun) hasn’t had the easiest life – although she’s a hardworking and dedicated student, she was forced to take an extended break from her studies to help alleviate her family’s financial situation. She appears to have a stroke of luck when she receives a scholarship for a year’s worth of college tuition, but it was meant for another student: upperclassman Yoo Jung (Park Hae Jin), the heir to a family-owned multinational corporation. While he's athletic and attractive, he's secretly insecure and often vindictive towards those he dislikes. Yoo Jung often finds himself at odds with Hong Seol, but also seems to find her attractive. Things escalate when Yoo Jung’s estranged childhood friend In Ho (Seo Kang Joon) comes back to town – and also falls for Hong Seol. Will this love triangle make Hong Seol's college life hell, or will she find a genuine relationship? This 2016 Korean drama, based on the webtoon of the same name by Soonkki, was directed by Lee Yoon Jung.

Cheese In The Trap

I'm trapped

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

Gu Seo Jin (Hyun Bin), the director of theme park Wonder Land, is also a third-generation member of the family that owns Wonder Group, making him one of the contenders to be the next CEO. However, for the past 15 years, Seo Jin has privately dealt with dissociative identity disorder, avoiding any activities that might trigger the appearance of his alter, Robin, whose kind and gentle personality contrasts with Seo Jin’s cynical, ruthless ways. This grows increasingly difficult when Jang Ha Na (Han Ji Min), the next-generation director of the circus show at Wonder Land, returns with plans to revamp the failing show. Seo Jin had planned to cancel the show due to poor margins, but Ha Na refuses to back down, leading to Robin’s personality emerging more frequently. As the stakes grow higher, Seo Jin, Ha Na, and Robin’s relationship to each other continues to evolve in ways none of them expected.

Hyde, Jekyll, Me

Don't Hyde From Me Team

Lee Shin (Jung Yong Hwa), a rock band vocalist, and Lee Gyoo Won (Park Shin Hye), a traditional gayageum player, meet at a performing arts college where their contrasting musical worlds collide. Shin, initially interested in dance professor Jung Yoon Soo (So Yi Hyun), becomes intrigued by the feisty Gyoo Won, who comes from a prestigious traditional music background. Both passionate about their distinct musical styles, they struggle to find common ground. As they navigate their differences, they begin to explore the potential harmony between rock and traditional Korean folk music. This is a 2011 South Korean romantic music drama directed by Pyo Min Soo.

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