【 My First ever dramas 】
My taste in drama genres has evolved over the years, but I'll always remember my first dramas. ✨
Even though they might seem unoriginal, cheesy, or cringeworthy, I hold them in high regard. It's purely because of the nostalgia they bring, and they will always have a special place and deep value in my heart. 🖤
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![Sad Love Story]()
1. Sad Love Story
Korean Drama - 2005, 20 episodes
Notes: I remember watching this as a child when it aired dubbed in my native language on our local TV station, which makes it hold a very special place in my heart. The leads deliver incredible performances—you’re guaranteed to shed plenty of tears.
Melodrama
Romance
Drama
Life
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![I'm Sorry, I Love You]()
2. I'm Sorry, I Love You
Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
Notes: I remember watching this years ago when I knew nothing about Asian or Korean dramas in general. This isn’t your typical rom-com—consider yourself warned!
Melodrama
Romance
Drama
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![Healer]()
3. Healer
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Notes: After a long break from watching Asian dramas, a recommendation from a work colleague reignited my interest and opened the door to my addiction to the world of Asian dramas. I remember vividly how much I fell head over heals for Ji Chang Wook after watching it.
Action
Romance
Mystery
Thriller
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![EXO Next Door]()
4. EXO Next Door
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Notes: This drama sparked my love for K-pop, especially EXO and Chanyeol (still a fan to this day). I remember staying up all night binge-watching this light, cute, and funny show!
Music
Comedy
Romance
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![Coffee Prince]()
5. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Notes: One of the classical kdramas that one needs to check out.
Food
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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![Boys Over Flowers]()
6. Boys Over Flowers
Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
Notes: I believe this was my first introduction to Second Male Lead (SML) syndrome. I remember swooning over Kim Hyun Joong more than anyone else in the show—he completely stole my heart while I was watching!
Romance
Comedy
Drama
Youth
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![Playful Kiss]()
7. Playful Kiss
Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
Notes: Cute light watch.
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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![Amanti della Luna: Scarlet Heart Ryeo]()
8. Amanti della Luna: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Notes: To this day, no drama has ever made me feel the way this one did.
Fantasy
Romance
Melodrama
Historical
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![Descendants of the Sun]()
9. Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Notes: a classic show that deserves its hype.
Action
Comedy
Romance
Melodrama
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![Kill Me, Heal Me]()
10. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
Notes: not only the comedy part, but the psychological features are also on point in this show.
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Psychological
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![It's Okay, That's Love]()
11. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Notes: the chemistry between the leads in this is everything.
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Psychological
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![My Father is Strange]()
12. My Father is Strange
Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
Notes: My first ever and maybe only family drama I have ever watched. It is your to-go if you'd like a relaxing show with: a good laugh, warm feels & family vibes.
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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![Shopping King Louie]()
13. Shopping King Louie
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Notes: Seo In Guk did an amazing job portraying the main lead of this drama, it's the reason i fell in love with him tbh.
Life
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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![Secret Garden]()
14. Secret Garden
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
Notes: for a supernatural story, this one did pretty good but be prepared to shed some tears.
Comedy
Romance
Melodrama
Supernatural
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![W]()
15. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Notes: this drama was for me pretty creative for its release year. The performance of the actors, on the other hand, was out of this world.
Comedy
Romance
Fantasy
Thriller
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![She Was Pretty]()
16. She Was Pretty
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Notes: The comedy is on point and the second leaddddd!!!
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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![While You Were Sleeping]()
17. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
Drama
Fantasy
Mystery
Romance
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![You Who Came from the Stars]()
18. You Who Came from the Stars
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Supernatural
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![The Legend of the Blue Sea]()
19. The Legend of the Blue Sea
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Drama
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
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![Dream High]()
20. Dream High
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Music
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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![Another Miss Oh]()
21. Another Miss Oh
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
Comedy
Romance
Melodrama
Supernatural
