All of these had at least one time that left me sobbing but were 100% worth it. Even though I dislike crying, I've watched some of these repeatedly.

Prepare the Tissues: Sad Dramas/Movies

Hunan TV

Shen Luo (Bea Hayden) returns to her childhood island home after experiencing work challenges, discovering her grandfather has cancer. While reconnecting with old friends Jiang Yi Sheng (Huang Ming) and Zhou Bu Wen (Sui Yong Liang), she becomes unexpectedly entangled with Wu Ju Lan (Feng Shao Feng), a mermaid prince seeking a magical pearl stolen by her ancestors 150 years ago. Ju Lan believes her grandfather possesses the pearl, which is crucial for prolonging his life. As their paths cross, their encounter promises to transform both of their lives in unforeseen ways. This is a 2017 Chinese fantasy romance series directed by Wei Han Tao, adapted from Tong Hua's novel.

The Starry Night, The Starry Sea

Gone with the Shirt Team

Oh Yeon Joo (Han Hyo Joo) is searching for her missing webtoon-writing father when she is sucked into the strange world of her father’s comic creation. In this dimension, she comes face-to-face with Kang Cheol (Lee Jong Suk), an Olympic gold medal winner and self-made millionaire… and the main character in her father’s unfinished masterpiece “W.” Yeon Joo soon discovers that she can only escape from this bizarre universe by winning the feelings of Cheol. Will she ever return to the “real” world – and find love on the way?

Cassiopeia

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

As a child, Ki Ha Myung’s (Lee Jong Suk) life was torn apart by the media: his firefighter father was accused of killing his team members, and his devastated mother jumped off a cliff, trying to take Ha Myung with her. However, Ha Myung survived, rescued by an old man with memory loss who renamed him after his own deceased son. Now named Choi Dal Po, he grew up with his “niece” Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye), a girl the same age as him who suffers from "Pinocchio Syndrome," which causes her to hiccup uncontrollably whenever she tells a lie. As adults, they end up hired as reporters for rival news stations, navigating the cutthroat world of broadcast news, and encountering ethical dilemmas and the tragic consequences of biased reporting while also working through their burgeoning feelings for each other and the dark secrets of their pasts.

Pinocchio

The Can't Lie Team

After a near-death accident, Tae Gong Sil (Kong Hyo Jin) has been plagued by the ability to see ghosts, which constantly torments her. Her only refuge seems to be Jo Joong Won (So Ji Sub), a cold, arrogant, and materialistic CEO of a large shopping mall, whose touch somehow makes the ghosts disappear. Driven by her desperation, Gong Sil clings to Joong Won, who reluctantly agrees to hire her as his secretary in exchange for her help communicating with the spirit of his deceased girlfriend. As they navigate the supernatural world together, solving ghostly mysteries and helping restless spirits, their unusual partnership slowly evolves. Joong Won, initially annoyed by her presence, begins to open his heart to the strange woman, while Gong Sil finds not just protection but also an unexpected connection with the man who brings light back into her life.

Master's Sun

I See Dead People Team 

Ji Hae Soo (Kong Hyo Jin), a prickly psychiatrist, finds her meticulously ordered life upended when she crosses paths with Jang Jae Yul (Zo In Sung), a charming and successful mystery novelist with a secret. While they get off on an adversarial foot, they gradually begin to fall for each other, especially when a series of strange circumstances leads them to start living together far sooner than they ordinarily would have. As their unconventional romance blossoms, Hae Soo uncovers the depths of Jae Yul’s past trauma, revealing a hidden battle with mental illness. Can their love truly conquer the invisible demons that threaten to tear them apart?

It's Okay, That's Love

Love Obsessed 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?

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