Dramas that surprised me by turning out a degree or a few degrees hotter than the usual freeze-kisses-and-everyone's-wearing-turtlenecks innocent dramas.
Others not on Viki:
1%의 어떤것 One Percent Of Something - sexual tension through the roof!
애타는 로맨스 My Secret Romance - there's sex in this one, shocking!
내성적인 보스 My Shy Boss - 'cuz that hawtkward shower kiss killed me. 
마이 온리 러브송 My Only Love Song - great chemistry!

Steamier Than Expected

Tencent

Xue Ling Qiao (Kim Tae Hwan), a 500-year-old mutant with supernatural powers, awakens from a century-long slumber after B-actress Tian Jing Zhi (Wu Qian) experiences a car accident. Using his extraordinary abilities, Ling Qiao heals Jing Zhi and unexpectedly moves into her apartment. As they navigate their tumultuous living arrangement and Jing Zhi's struggling acting career, they gradually develop an unlikely bond. Their relationship takes an intriguing turn when they discover a mysterious conspiracy that has mysteriously connected their destinies across centuries. This is a 2016 Chinese supernatural romantic comedy series directed by Deng Ke.

My Amazing Boyfriend

The Mutant Team

Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride. Written by Kim Eun Sook, this award-winning 2016 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Kwon Hyuk Chan.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

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

Yoon So Ah (Shin Se Kyung), a pragmatic neuropsychiatrist, struggles with her family’s ancient duty to serve Ha Baek (Nam Joo Hyuk), a reincarnated water god. As So Ah navigates her demanding medical practice and the burden of this strange legacy, Ha Baek begins to develop feelings for her. However, their relationship faces complications from Hoo Ye (Im Joo Hwan), a CEO who clashes with So Ah over land but falls for her, and Moo Ra (Krystal Jung), a goddess from the Water Kingdom who resents So Ah for capturing Ha Baek's affection. Meanwhile, Bi Ryeom (Gong Myung), a wind god with unspoken feelings for Moo Ra, adds to the tension. Can So Ah and Ha Baek's unusual relationship withstand these celestial rivalries and find a future together? This 2017 South Korean drama was based on the webcomic by Yoon Mi Kyung and was directed by Kim Byung Soo.

The Bride of Habaek

Is it raining yet?

SETTV, TTV

Huo Tingen (Chris Wu), a celebrated chef with a world-renowned fine-dining restaurant, is shocked by online comments praising street food vendor Wei Fenqing's (Ivy Shao) culinary skills. Determined to prove his superiority, Tingen visits the night market to challenge Fenqing and demonstrate his true culinary expertise. As their paths cross, a competitive yet intriguing dynamic emerges between the high-end chef and the street food master. Their culinary battle becomes a journey of mutual respect and unexpected connection. This is a 2017 Taiwanese drama series exploring the art of cooking and the value of different culinary traditions.

The Perfect Match

The Foodies Team ☕

Sohu TV

Li Shi Ya (Zhang Yu Xi), a modern-day vampire, survives by touching humans to derive energy while maintaining emotional distance. When Jiang Zhi Hao (Xing Zhao Lin) becomes her next-door neighbor, he challenges her usual approach to human interaction. Despite Zhi Hao being a germaphobe who carefully avoids physical contact, Shi Ya finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Their unique circumstances create an intriguing dynamic as they navigate their unconventional relationship and potential mutual healing. Adapted from the Korean webtoon "unTouchable" by Massstar, this is a 2017-2018 Chinese web drama series exploring an unusual connection between two individuals with distinct personal boundaries.

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