Odious antiheros
Dramas "heroes" who—for at least part of the drama—are bastards. These jerks bully or abuse the heroine, coerce her into a relationship, or even rape or attempt to rape her. Some were more contemptible than others, but most of them seriously didn't deserve a HEA.
Legend:
- A = attempted rape
- E = emotional abuse (incl. insults)
- F = forced relationship (contract or marriage)
- H = harassment (bullying or sexual)
- K = kidnapping (incl. confinement)
- M = manipulation
- P = physical abuse (incl. forced labor)
- R = rape
Some of these go hand in hand, but others are hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. I used my best judgment based on what I recall.
Rated from 1-10; rape is an automatic 10.
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1. Man In Love
Taiwanese Movie - 2021
Level 4
A Cheng / FHM
He coerces her into dating him by using her debt against her.
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2. Kon La Kop Fah
Thai Drama - 2016, 13 episodes
Level 5
Chinapat / EHM
Along with anger management and jealousy issues, he yanks her around by the arm and force kisses her. But, the most despicable thing he did was use sexual harassment as a tool to control her.
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3. Tra Barb See Chompoo
Thai Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Level 6
Peat / EHM
His methods weren't extreme, but it was so prolonged that I had a hard time accepting his redemption.
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4. We Love
Japanese Movie - 2018
Level 6
Rin / EH
He purposefully undermines her self-confidence for his own benefit.
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5. About Is Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
Level 6
Wei Qing / FHM
The FL tells him straight to his face that he's been controlling her life ever since they met, and even that doesn't stop him.
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6. I Love My President Though He's A Psycho
Chinese Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
Level 7
Ou / EHKP
He's certifiable.
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7. Majurat See Nam Pueng
Thai Drama - 2013, 15 episodes
Level 7
Paat / EFHP
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8. Kleun Cheewit
Thai Drama - 2017, 15 episodes
Level 7
Sathit / EFHM
MAN! I was so disappointed in him.
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9. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Level 8
Jung / EHM
Psychopathic manipulator
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10. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Movie - 2018
Level 8
Jung / EHM
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11. Roy Lae Sanae Luang
Thai Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
Level 8
Krao / AEFHMP
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12. Hua Jai Teuan
Thai Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Level 8
Raj / EHKM
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13. Hot Gimmick
Japanese Movie - 2019
Level 8
Ryoki / EFHM
He treats the FL as his slave, but his character is watered down compared to the manga.
Level 10
Azusa / AEHM
He's a top-class a-hole who roofies the FL, plans to gang rape her, and records her naked and sends the video to her brother. ZERO redeeming qualities!
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14. U-Prince The Series: The Handsome Cowboy
Thai Drama - 2016, 8 episodes
Level 8
Sibtit / AEHM
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15. Hua Jai Sila
Thai Drama - 2019, 27 episodes
Level 8
Tor / EHM
I honestly don't know how she accepts him after he dates her sister. Eww!
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16. Well Intended Love
Chinese Drama - 2019, 20 episodes
Level 8
Yi Zhou / EFM
He uses her illness to coerce her into marriage.
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17. Ra Rerng Fai
Thai Drama - 2017, 14 episodes
Level 9
Chakrit / EFHM
Machiavellian manipulator
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18. My Heart Twinkle Twinkle
Korean Drama - 2015, 26 episodes
Level 9
Woon Tak / EHM
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19. Loving, Never Forgetting
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
Level 9
Zhong Mou / EHM
He forcefully uses her kindness and naivety to get custody.
Level 10
Jun / EHM
He cruelly uses her kindness and naivety to get revenge.
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20. Plerng Ruk Plerng Kaen
Thai Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Level 10
Anik / EFHKMPR
"Hell hath no fury like a
woman scorned." -
21. The Imprisoned Love
Chinese Movie - 2016
Level 10
Hao Ming / EFHR
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22. Jam Loey Rak
Thai Drama - 2008, 18 episodes
Level 10
Harit / EKPR
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23. Le Jun Kai
Chinese Drama - 2013, 9 episodes
Level 10
Jun Kai / EFMPR
Straight-up abusive
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24. Mia Tuean
Thai Drama - 2014, 31 episodes
Level 10
Kade / AEFHR
I lost count of how many times he threw her down on the bed and threatened to rape her.
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25. Sawan Biang
Thai Drama - 2008, 12 episodes
Level 10
Kawee / EKMPR
Ken is an amazing actor! I hated and felt sympathy for Kawee. @_@
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26. Sanaeha Sunya Kaen
Thai Drama - 2014, 15 episodes
Level 10
Kit / EFHMR
Ugh, this guy was so disgusting.
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27. Roy Leh Sanae Rai
Thai Drama - 2002, 18 episodes
Level 10
Kongpope / EFHKMPR
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28. Roy Leh Sanae Rai
Thai Drama - 2015, 14 episodes
Level 10
Kongpop / EFHKMPR
Hrmm... he's one of those charismatic manipulators that you kinda can't help fall for and keep forgiving, even though he really doesn't deserve it.
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29. Likit Kammathep
Thai Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
Level 10
Nit / AEHKR
No way would I have forgiven this loser!
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30. Too Late to Say I Love You
Chinese Drama - 2010, 36 episodes
Level 10
Pei Lin / FHKM
He forcefully kisses her and deliberately sabotages her engagement. Then, he betrays her and ruins her life. #hatedhim
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31. Tang Parn Kammathep
Thai Drama - 2001, 15 episodes
Level 10
Pope / KPR
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32. Game Rai Game Rak
Thai Drama - 2011, 21 episodes
Level 10
Saichon / EHPR
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33. Leh Ratree
Thai Drama - 2004, 12 episodes
Level 10
Seit / EFR
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34. Sealed With A Kiss
Chinese Drama - 2011, 28 episodes
Level 10
Shao Qian / EFMPR
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35. Raeng Tawan
Thai Drama - 2016, 14 episodes
Level 10
Suriyen / AEHKP
Anger-management issues
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36. The Love
Chinese Movie - 2016
Level 10
Tian Xiang / EHMPR