2023

While trying to write the lyrics to a song Lee Eun Soo is told by her manager that she doesn't understand the feelings of unrequited love, so when she learns that her best friend Han Sun Woo does she convinces him to move in with her for 2 weeks, but unbeknownst to her she is Sun Woo's unrequited love.

Music, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's quite light and sweet, plus, PHS *sigh* 

Ahn Soo Yeong and Seo In Soo, meet at a photography class for the blind, where they start to bond and In Soo slowly becomes more comfortable with his condition. 

Romance, Life, Drama

Retwatchable? - Yes. So apparently this is actually a 30 min. ad for the goggles, but it is beautifully done, and a very sweet story. And it has PHS so...

In need of a break after being fired, Mok Hae Won returns to her hometown. While home, she meets her high school friend Eun Seob who runs the Goodnight Bookstore. With time on her hands Eun Seob offers Hae Won a job. Both Eun Seob and Hae Won have closed their hearts, but while working closely they begin to open up to each other.

Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama

Rewatchable? - Not for me, I understand how someone could find this a leisurely, comforting, and beautiful drama, but I find the FL frustrating, especially the last few episodes. Eun Seob deserves so much better.

Seon Ho  has been working as an adult webtoon writer for the past 2 years, thinking it'd be a way to make easy money, he didn't expect that no longer getting aroused would be a side effect of his job. Busy and tired his agent helps him hire, Mu Yeong as his new assistant, Mu Yeong is well organized, talented and a huge fan of Seon Ho, Seon Ho just didn't expect he'd find Mu Yeong so cute.

BL, Comedy, Romance 

✅☮️ -  fairly cute & almost innocent, but very suggestive

Rewatchable? - Maybe if I need an office romance, it was somewhat choppy & rushed. it was sweet and cute, but otherwise unremarkable.

Every time Seung Woo comes to the coffee shop Yu Gyeom updates his IG about his ideal man, however he's unable to tell Seung Woo he likes him.

BL, Romance, Life 

✅☮️ -  sweet & innocent

Rewatchable? - Yes, this is very sweet, but only 8 minutes long.

Cha Jung Woo was a rising star in the literary world until he tried to expose a scandal, the result was him being shunned and unable to publish anything under his own name. After three years Han Tae Young approaches Jung Woo wanting to publish a book for him, but Jung Woo's long time friend and roommate Kim Jung Hyun is fiercely protective and tries to keep the two apart.

BL, Romance, Drama, Melodrama 

⚠️☮️  - mostly sweet and innocent, one almost steamy scene 

Rewatchable? - Undecided, it gets a tiny bit angsty and at one point I was wondering if it was going to live up to its name. As far as Korean BLs go though it's longer and quite well done.

Like his mother before him, Yeon Woo is a Mono, and lives in a world of varying shades of grey. With his father dead and his mother missing he lives with his aunt, who has never stopped searching for her sister. When Yeon Woo is transferred to a new school he meets Yoo Han, his Probe, the person who allows him to see colour. As hard as Yeon Woo pushes Yoo Han away, Yoo Han pulls him back because he love to watch the colours in his eyes dance.

BL, Drama, Romance, Mystery

⚠️⚔️ -  Not really sweet, there are a few parts that talk about violence, & killing, and one spot that needs a TW - for a suicide attempt.

Rewatchable? - Yes. Even though this drama is a bit heavier, the story in unique and interesting and the relationship between Yeon Woo & Yoo Han is fun to watch & Yoo Han is a major flirt. Watch the movie version

A coming of age story of friends who met in elementary school, growing through high school and trying to keep in touch with friends and family as they go through university. Em & Name, trying to stay connected when Name still has selective mutism and Em starts getting too busy to text & email. Champ struggling with resentment towards his family. Nam discovering that womanizing isn't as fulfilling as finding the right one. And Gun who met Golf as pen pals in 5th grade but never exchanged names so Golf doesn't know who Gun is when they meet 1st day of Uni.

BL, Romance, Life, Youth, Drama

✅☮️ -  I don't remember it being anything other than innocent, fairly sweet

Rewatchable? - Probably not, I certainly enjoyed it but it won't replace DSN as my favorite Ja/First drama. For me there were too many story lines to be able do justice to any of them. 

While trying to save a drowning boy during an eclipse, Go Ha Jin is magically transported to the beginning of the Goryeo  Era, where she wakes up in the body of Hae Soo, the niece 8th Prince Wang Woo's wife. Trying hard to adjust to her new surroundings she befriends the Princes, including the notorious 4th prince, Wang So, of whom everyone is afraid.

Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama

Rewatchabel? - Yes! I love the 4th prince, I just can't get enough of him.

Six separate stories of love. Pierce & Typhoon have been dating for three years, but Pierce's work is taking all his time. Xin finds a cat abandoned on his doorstep and names him Moo Joom. Mini is made to join the Judo club at school by his senior, Titan. Xiao Ping takes Bhim on a cleansing ritual to get over his ex. Night & Mekhin become pen pals through a school assignment. And after starting a virtual friendship Ray meets the man in real life .

BL, Romance, Drama 

✅☮️ - sweet & innocent, but the second story is just weird

Rewatchable? - Maybe if there's nothing else to watch. The stories are very short, but kinda cute.

Another year has passed, Pierce and Typhoon are still together. Pierce's parents come to stay but still don't know they're dating, and Typhoon is getting ready to start his first job but hasn't told anyone he's going to be working for the same company as Pierce. Meanwhile Jedi & Ray have been secretly dating for a year, but Ray learns Jedi's management co. plans to create an imaginary couple with Jedi and their new artist Milin.

BL, Music, Romance, Drama 

✅☮️ - innocent, and I guess fairly sweet

Rewatchable? - Probably not, there's nothing really wrong with it, it's just not great.

The story of South Korea's first jury trial in 2008, it was supposed to be an open and shut case, where the son murdered his mother. However juror 8 starts questioning the evidence, much to the annoyance of the rest of the jury, many of whom just want to leave.

Thriller, Mystery, Law, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, I think it's a stretch to call it a thriller as it's mostly set in the court room so it's somewhat slow, but it's very interesting, and PHS is just so sweet and adorable.

Zheng Zeshou and Fu Ligong have always been best friends, doing everything together and even now working for Ligong's dad's law firm. Since high school Ligong has been in love with Zeshou and has managed to keep it secret until Zeshou finds a key chain that Ligong bought in high school.

BL, Romance, Drama

⚠️ ☮️ ♨️ -  It's fairly innocent, but there are a couple steamyish scenes, a younger person my find them embarrassing to watch.

Rewatchable? - maybe, Ep 10 is a mess & 11 isn't much better, but the sweetness of12 pretty much makes up for them.

Just after the wedding Zheng Zeshou and Fu Ligong turn in for the night and Zeshou dreams about their time in high school

BL, Romance

✅☮️ -  Quite sweet and innocent, with lots of kisses

Rewatchable? - sure, if I rewatch the series I may as well rewatch this sweetness too.

In 1986, homicide detective Park Gwang Ho is trying to catch a serial killer. One night while investigating he follows a suspect into a tunnel and is attacked, when he wakes up and leaves the tunnel the world has changed, and he discovers he's in 2017. It isn't long until the same pattern of killings start happening in this time.

Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Yes, it was very good, I quite liked it.

Kim Byung Soo is a former serial killer who killed people he thought deserved to die. Having recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, his memory is going in and out, and as a result he isn't sure if he's responsible for a new set of killings or if his daughter's new police officer boyfriend, Min Tae Joo is the killer.

Action, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological

Rewatchable? - Yes, I really enjoyed it, very suspenseful.  

Kang Cheol is an Olympic Medalist, self-made man, and the main character of the webtoon W. When Oh Sung Moo can't contact her father, the author of W, she heads to his home office. While looking for clues as to her father's whereabouts, Sung Moo gets pulled into the webtoon where she trips over the critically injured Kang Cheol.

Thriller, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Yes, I actually kept putting this drama off, thinking I wouldn't like it, but I love it.

After the death of the Crown Princess a marriage ban was implemented, until the now King remarries. Seven years later the King is still unable to get over his dead wife, so his staff and advisors bring in Ye So Rang, who claims she can channel the dead princess. 

Historical, Mystery, Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, it was fun & sweet, and not too much palace intrigue or politics. 

As the captain of an elite helicopter rescue team, Gao Qian and his team put their lives on the line to keep everyone else safe. Whether there's a natural disaster or an oil tanker explosion, they're the team you want.

Action, Drama

There are some spots with shaky camera work, if you get motion sick this may not be the right movie.

Rewatchable? - Yes, the CGI & cinematography were great, there were a few places (the oil rig) where it wasn't completely believable, but all in all a good movie.

Chef Yoon Do Gun has been at Laura's Dining restaurant since it opened, earning the restaurant a Michelin star. When Laura's attempts to become more trendy fails to convince Chef Yoon she brings in Choi Jung Woo, an up and coming chef to compete for the head chef position.

BL, Food, Romance, Youth, Drama 

✅☮️ -  Quite sweet and innocent

Rewatchable? - Yes, but watch the drama, not the movie I think they cut out too many small scenes, and the drama isn't much longer.

Do Min Ik is an executive at T&T Mobile Media, he's highly efficient and is amazing at analyzing expressions. Jung Gal Hee is an overworked secretary who will do anything asked of her to be able to support her family. When Min Ik gets attacked and a brain injury causes prosopagnosia he mistakes Gal Hee for his blind date and her life gets increasingly complicated.

Business, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love Do Min Ik, he's so tender and loving, makes me melt, and who doesn't love Veronica Park

(aka - Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?) Busy manga artist Hanai only has time for drawing, and doesn't pay attention to her appearance at all, but after a meeting with her editor she catches sight of her reflection in a window and is surprised. Heading straight to a salon she is served by the popular stylist Riichi, who asks her out as she's leaving the salon. 

Business, Romance, Life, Drama

 Rewatchable? - Yes, it's an easy light drama, but it's fluff, no real substance. I mean there are times where I wonder what Riichi sees in Hanai, she makes no effort, but for the most part enjoyable.

Unlucky in love and in need of a holiday Ai Lin & Wen Di switch houses for a week. Ai Lin goes to a beautiful beach side villa, with a handsome mystery man across the street, and Wen Di spends the week in small apartment, helping Ai Lin's brother take pictures for a project.

Comedy, Romance 

Rewatchable? - Not for me, I can understand why people like it, it's corny and sometimes sweet, but to me it comes across as a bad version of 'The Holiday'

(aka - Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss)! Fukuhara Kota is a University student that has bad luck that follows him everywhere he goes. When he learns that his classmate, Shinomiya Naoya has extraordinary luck, Kota discovers his bad luck is nullified when he's near Naoya.

BL, Comedy, Romance, School

✅☮️⚔️ - This was almost sweet and innocent but there is a kidnapping incident

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's very cute, the guys are very sweet and even though it's an misunderstanding/accidental couple drama they aren't toxic as a couple.

After gangster Kwang Ho's hand gets injured, it disrupts his lifeline and sets him on the unwanted path of becoming a shaman. Fighting it every step of the way he hides his face so his gangster boss and crew don't know that he's moonlighting as a shaman. But it becomes harder to hide his identity as he becomes more popular.

Comedy, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Not for me, it's more goofy than I really appreciate.

Top star Qiao Jing Jing is beautiful, talented, and seems to be good at everything, until online comments start circulating about how bad she is at gaming. These rumors put her position as the game's ambassador at stake and she must quickly improve her skills. Thankfully while practicing she happens upon Yu Tu ,an old high school friend, who she convinces to give her a crash course in the game.

Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's a beautiful drama without too much angst, although at times if felt like a promotional tool for the Chinese space program, especially the last few episodes.

Now that Kuea has graduated Lian is eager to finally get married, but Kuea is torn between his dream of being a singer and his relationship.

BL, Romance, Drama 

⛔ ☮️ ♨️ -   Sweet? probably, but certainly not innocent.

Rewatchable? - No, the NC scenes felt gratuitous, and the whole thing a little unnecessary, they could have wrapped it up in one special episode. Really I would have liked to see more of Syn/Nuer.

Seung Hyun  is in his late twenties and has yet to land a job after grad school, he's finally managed to get an internship at his preferred company. Seung Hyun's direct superior is Kim Jong Chan, who is handsome and extremely good at his job, but is also a bit cold and has high expectations of his team. But when other teams start taking advantage of Seung Hyun Jong Chan is quick to protect His intern.

BL, Business, Romance 

⚠️ ☮️ - Quite sweet & mostly innocent. This would probably be fine for younger teens, but it would apeal more to an older audience.

Rewatchable? - Yes, my only complaint is that I thought it was going to have 8 episodes but it was only 7.

After being sent to the scene of another brutal murder, officer Jung Tae Seok is convinced there is a serial killer, but no one will listen. However after mob boss Jang Dong Soo survives an attack he and Tae Seok make a deal to share any information they uncover and whoever catches the killer first gets to deal with him in their own way.

Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's really good. Although if you're squeamish, don't watch, it's brutal & bloody. 

Guan Xiao Tong lives by Murphy's Law, but also has her own Murphy's Laws of Romance. Xiao Tong is unlucky in love, but known as the 'love guru' at the matchmaking company where she works. She's dismayed when a divorce agency opens up across the street. Jia Wei is the owner of the Renew Divorce Agency, where they do their best to make the divorce procedure as smooth and painless as possible for both parties. But a matchmaking company and a divorce agency can't work too closely, or can they? 

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Rewatchable ? - Yes, I probably shouldn't find this a cute and sweet as I do. The ex is annoying, and the FL gets angsty the last few episodes, but I still like it. 

After Ha Yeon Wu's directorial debut was a massive success, the last couple years he's been in a slump,  given a project he's not interested in, Yeon Wu tells his Producer he'll bring a different project. Yeon Wu wants to make Sung Woo Jae's web novel into a move, but the writer is adamantly against it. Not willing to take no as an answer, Yeon Wu starts camping out at Woo Jae's in the hope of convincing him.

BL, Romance, Drama 

✅☮️ -  Quite sweet and innocent

Rewatchable? - Probably not, it was fairly sweet, but rather lackluster. 

Freshman architecture student Rain has a crush on his classmate, but she likes Payu, a mysterious senior that is a legend on campus for his looks, & talent. When Rain's car breaks down a handsome stranger helps him out, little does Rain know he's actually Payu, and Payu has every intention making Rain his. Sky, who is Rain's best friend, hasn't had good luck with boyfriends, the last one scared him off dating completely, but after he and Prapai have a one night stand Prapai becomes intent on becoming his boyfriend.

BL, Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama

⛔ ☮️ ☢️ ⚔️ ♨️ -  Some of Pai & Sky's ep should keep this from being sweet, but I'm still calling it sweet. Swearing, Racy scenes, Violence in Sky's flashbacks & the last ep

Rewatchable? - Yes. Initially I thought I wouldn't like Pai & Sky as much as Payu & Rain, but I love both couples. Note for rewatch - Ep 13 when Sky gets dropped off at Pai's condo FF to 38:00 to when Pai gets to his condo to save Sky.

When the boss' sister has a medical emergency and Xue Shanshan is asked to donate blood, she realizes she was hired because of her Rh- blood type. As compensation her boss Feng Teng starts sending her healthy boxed lunches. Wanting to get away from her coworkers prying eyes Shanshan starts eating lunch on the outside balcony, which is just outside Feng Teng's office. Soon Feng Teng starts looking forward to her presence and their daily 'lunch dates.'

Business, Comedy, Romance 

Rewatchable? - Yes. Every time I watch I marvel that the writer didn't make the cousin evil, although I'm very thankful she's not. Even though the FL is infantilized in the beginning I really appreciate that her character is allowed to grow.

After being given orders to get information at any cost, the police force turn their back on Yau Kong Ngo and his team and they are sent to prison. After getting out of prison they are set on getting revenge on those who betrayed them. Cheung Sung Bong is a former friend and colleague, who has a strong sense of justice takes it upon himself to track them down and stop them.

Action, Adventure, Crime  

Rewatchable? - Maybe, the stunts & fight choreography were amazing. The movie is more action than plot driven.

Retreating to her favorite place, Hirasawa Momoko meats a handsome stranger on the roof of the hotel where she works. She pulls him from the edge mistakenly thinking he's about to jump, and strangely thinking he's a figment of her imagination. to prove to her he's real, he kisses her passionately, and she's unable to forget about it, especially when she learns he's the Club Floor Manager,  Hase Kei, also known as the hotel phantom.

Romance, Mature

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's an easy watch, not too much drama. It's fairly quirky as Japanese dramas often are.

Police detective Lin Kai is tasked with a dangerous undercover mission, he's to infiltrate the notorious Twin Eagle drug cartel. having gained the trust of the local gang he now needs to find where the drugs are coming from.

Action, Thriller, Psychological, Crime

Rewatchable? - Yes, I'm not usually big on movies/dramas that focus on gang, or drugs, but the story is good, and the action is great.

After the King is diagnosed with small pox rumors of his death start to circulate. When Lee Chang, the Crown Prince  starts inquiring about the Kings health the pregnant Queen and her father have him declared a traitor. Heading south to find evidence about the Kings death Lee Chang learns of a dangerous epidemic that is sweeping the nation

Thriller, Historical, Horror, Political

Rewatchable? - Potentially, it depends how the next seasons unfold.

A story of four ride or die friends who work in the fashion industry. Super model Ye Seon Ho who's worried about ageing out. Fashion designer Joseph, who's striving for brand recognition. Photographer Ji Woo Min who's unsatisfied working freelance as a retoucher. And Pyo Ji Eun who's happy working behind the scenes at a luxury brand promotion agency.

Business, Comedy, Romance, Life

Rewatchable? - Probably not, it was sweet, but basically a slice of life, so nothing to draw me back. 

Crown Prince Lee Chang is still trying to stop the infections from spreading in the Southern provinces, and looking for a way to get back to the palace to take his rightful place. While back in Hanyang the deaths of pregnant women and female babies, found just outside the Queen's residence, raise questions.

Thriller, Historical, Horror, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Probably not, mostly because the ministers & queen irk me too much.

After an anonymous confession titled Dear M is posted on Seoyeon University's online forum it's all the talk on the otherwise quiet campus. It's of particular interest to two sets of roommates, 5 of whom are the potential person of interest for the love confession.

Romance, Life, Youth, Drama

Rewatchable? - Not for me, sure it was sweet, but I found 2 of the FLs frustrating and was thankful that it was only 12 episodes, otherwise I may have been tempted to drop it.

After losing her phone Lee Na Mi's life is turned upside down when it's found by a stalker who sets in motion a plan to isolate her from her family and friends.

Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Rewatchable? - Quite likely, it'd probably be good as a WP movie. Reviewers on MDL don't seem to like it, but I enjoyed it.

Joo Joong Won is the CEO of Kingdom mall & hotel. He's all business and closed his heart to love at a young age. Tae Gong Shil, was the girl most likely to succeed, but after an accident she started seeing ghosts and lives in a constant state of panic. When she encounters Joong Won she discovers that when she touches him the ghosts disappear. She starts to seek him out and cling to him whenever she sees a ghost. When Joong Won realizes that she can be useful to him in business he gives her a job. She's his 10 Billion Won Radar and he's her emergency shelter.

Horror, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Yes, this is a contender for my all time favorites. I love how Gong Shil softens Joo Joong Won's tough exterior, and works her way into his heart.

Tuesday is one of seven distinct personalities of a young man who's consciousness was fragmented after an accident. Living in relative harmony with each other they communicate through notes, until one day Tuesday wakes up and somehow it's not a week later, but it's Wednesday.

Psychological, Drama

Rewatchable? - No, it's very slow and unremarkable, Viki has it listed as a thrilled and it certainly isn't.

Mystery writer Han Je In is notorious for calling in false police reports, but when she hears pleas for help coming from her bathroom vent she's convinced the man upstairs is a serial killer. Convincing Seo Lok Han, her police officer best friend, to investigate, they realize her neighbour is Jason, the handsome man she met earlier, who she has a bit of a crush on. As Je In & Lok Han follow Jason she begins to question who the killer really is.

Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? - Maybe if I'm in the mood for something goofy and a bit slapstick. This isn't a serious movie by any stretch, but it's fairly fun. 

Kang Dae Man is a cold case blogger when he's not running his comic book shop, or watching the kids. Always on the lookout for more information he's constantly pestering Lee Joon Su, his best friend down at the police station, but when Joon Su is suspected of murder Dae Man keeps following Det. Noh Tae Su to help clear Joon Su's name.

Thriller, Mystery, Comedy

Rewatchable? - Probably, it's interesting and funny, the only problem I have is the random violence between superior & coworkers, and wives & husbands/kids.

South Korean prince Lee Jae Ha and North Korean Special Forces Officer Kim Hang Ah get sent on a joint training mission, upon returning home there is a rumor that they are engaged. When they meet with plans to put a peaceful end to the rumor Hang Ah gets frustrated with Jae Ha playing with her feelings and accepts his proposal at a press conference.

Military, Comedy, Romance, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, this drama sucked me in almost as much as Moon Lovers, although I doubt I'll rewatch it quite as much, but it's still worth rewatching.

As punishment for her bloody vengeance Jang Man Wol has been running Hotel Del Luna for the last 900 years. It's a beautiful, luxurious hotel, a resting point before continuing on to the afterlife. One day the spirit of a critically injured thief wanders into the hotel and Man Wol gives him an option, either die now or give him her son in 20 years. Twenty-one years later Goo Chan Sung returns to Korea for work, not believing the stories his father had told him, but Man Wol  comes to collect him and give him a birthday gift, she opens his vision so he can now see ghosts.

Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Yes, I really enjoy this type of drama

When a new zombie like virus starts spreading through Seoul, police officers Yoon Sae Bom, and Jung Yi Hyun get quarantined in their new apartment complex. None of the residents are concerned until a large wall goes up around the complex and they are left to survive on their own.  Sae Bom & Yi Hyun do their best to maintain order but it's near impossible when it isn't the infected who are the monsters, it's the people.

Action, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Yes! This drama is amazing, it's well written & acted, the story is about the downward spiral in humanity that the residents experience, It's an amazing social commentary on the seven deadly sins.

In 1984 there was a serial killer going by the name Chimera, who killed using incendiary and chemical devices. 35 years later there is a copy cat killer who is killing the people who were involved with the Chimera case. Looking into the old Chimera case Det. Cha Jae Hwan initially suspects neurosurgeon Lee Joong Yeob, but as he starts to believe in his innocence, together with FBI profiler Eugene Hathaway, they start working to find the truth of both Chimera cases.

Thriller, Mystery

Rewatchable? - Yes, although not as much as FOE or Mouse, but I still really enjoyed it.

Shin Ha Ri's best friend Jin Young Seo is a daughter of a chaebol family, who hates blind dates, so whenever possible she sends Ha Ri to scare the guy off. When Ha Ri goes on one last date she unexpectedly meets Kang Tae Moo, the new CEO of the company she works at. Thinking she's done a good job of deterring CEO Kang the women are happily celebrating, that is until Young Seo gets a call from her dad letting her know Kang Tae Moo wants to start dating. Tae Moo's motives aren't completely genuine though, especially when he learns of the women switching places, and he forces Ha Ri into a dating contract to get his grandpa to stop sending him on dates.

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's mostly sweet, and an easy watch.

Xia Yao comes from an influential family, wanting for nothing as he grew up. As a teen he was a bit of a player, but changed his ways so much that behind his back his coworkers call him venerable monk Xia. When Xia Yao catches the eye of Yuan Ru she's determined to make him hers, but he's not interested, so she turns to her former special forces brother Yuan Zong to help, but after evaluating Xia Yao Yuan Zong seems more interested in dissuading her than helping.

BL, Action, Military, Comedy, Drama (more of a Bromance than a BL)

Rewatchabel? - Probably not, don't get me wrong, the acting and chemistry between the leads was very good, just the ending was... odd.

When Qin Ming's assistant resigned because of his difficult personality, Li Da Bao is assigned to assist him. Initially Dr. Qin doesn't trust in her abilities, but as they work together with Det. Lin Tao to solve cases he begins to respect her abilities. WARNING - very graphic, not for the squeamish. 

Mystery, Drama, Medical

Rewatchable? - Possibly from time to time, but not frequently, the last 2 episodes are anticlimactic, the whole drama is building to the final boss and they're nothing special, with a weak a** motivation. 

When police academy cadets Park Ki Joon  and Kang Hee Yeol witness a kidnapping on their way home from leave they head straight to the nearest police station to report it. When the local police are too busy with other cases to mobilize during the first few critical hours they take it upon themselves to find and rescue the woman.

Action, Mystery, Comedy, Crime

Rewatchable? - No, I'm not sure why I didn't like this as much as some of my friends, but it just didn't seem to appeal to me.

Five years ago criminal profiler Oh Hyun Jae, was injured in the explosion that killed his fiancée and the serial killer he was chasing, essentially a recluse now the only person who has any contact with him is Major Crimes Lt. Hwang Hwa Young. When Lt Hwang meets rooky police officer Cha Soo Young on a crime scene she learns that Officer Cha has an amazing memory for detail, and sends her to meet Oh Hyun Jae. Officer Cha quickly becomes Oh Hyun Jae's eyes in the field to help Lt Hwang find the truth behind what happened five years ago, and the connection to current murders.

Thriller, Mystery

Rewatchable? - I doubt it, I don't know why it's necessary to add in police corruption, there's plenty of story just around the murder cases. There are far too many characters who piss me off, especially in the last few episodes.

Choi Chi Yeol is a star tutor at Pride Academy, he makes math fun, and easy to understand, but he's let the fame go to his head and has no friends left other than his assistant. An unethical decision by Choi Chi Yeol's boss manages to get him on the bad side of Nam Haeng Sun, who runs a side dish restaurant, but because of his sensitive stomach her food is almost the only thing he can eat. Chi Yeol needs to find a way to get on her good side again, and hopefully regain some interpersonal skills.

Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? - Possibly if I fast forward through the other mom's and Su Ah's drama they are too nasty and biased for my taste. Otherwise I really like the drama. The drama seems to drag a bit in the middle and I contemplated dropping it but episodes 9 & 10 got good again.

Attorney Yeo Mi Ran has a righteous streak and a great dislike for bad men, so she dates bad boys to win their hearts and crush them thoroughly, emotionally, or if called for physically too. Top star Nam Kang Ho has a dislike for women, to the public he's perfect boyfriend material, but to his romantic costars he's harsh and cold. When the two get photographed in public Kang Ho's manager talks Mi Ran into a fake relationship, in hopes that she will actually fall for Kang Ho and cure his aversion to skinship.

Comedy, Law, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's a fairly easy watch and the ex doesn't go to nasty extremes. I also appreciate that even though the FL can be violent, it's not to everyone or in just any situation.

28 years ago there was an unsettling event in a small village whose cause remains a mystery to this day. Fast forward to the present and there is a mysterious string of deaths that even though they look like suicides, they can only be explained as murder, since each one has been predicted by a coded note sent to a reporter.  Each of the victims is somehow related to the events that took place at White Night Village, so many years ago.  Do Jeong Wu heads the special crimes taskforce handling the murders, but with little to go on his boss' bring in former FBI profiler Jamie Leighton to help the team solve this string of murders.

Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Fantasy (no Romance)

Rewatchable? - Yes, not as much as some, but it's still good. Although I do have to complain about how both FLs are written, the writer failed them.

Former Hallyu star and everyone's goddess, Oh Yoon Seo  hasn't had a project since her scandal 2 years ago. After reading a script meant for a label mate she begs the writer to give her a part, the writer agrees if she will work at a law firm for 3 months.  Going to work at Always Law Firm, she's paired with Kwon Jung Rok, a no nonsense lawyer who has no interest in wasting his time training a former star with no real world experience.

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Law

Rewatchable? - Yes, even though Yoon Seo is an innocent ditz, her character development is good, and believable. Also, who doesn't want to see Lee Dong Wook & Yoo In Ah together again.

Ha Dong Soo is doing his best to live a normal life, even though he's anything but normal. He is essentially immortal, any injury and his body will heal itself. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time puts him on the operating table of human traffickers, but he survives and escapes, only missing an eye. It isn't long before Ha Dong Soo realizes that his eye is in the body of a serial killer and at time he can still see through it. He's intent on stopping the killer and getting his eye back, all while avoiding the human traffickers who think his body will be worth a fortune.

Mystery, Horror, Crime, Sci-Fi

Rewatchable? - Not for me, I don't appreciate horror as much as I use to, and this is only okay horror.

Detective Seo Do Won has been haunted by the belief that just before his father died, his father killed Prosecutor Han Seo Kyung's father, and he has spent the last 12 years trying to make it up to her. While chasing a criminal he stumbles upon the dumpsite of a serial killer and Prosecutor Han is convinced it's the same killer who killed her father. Everything gets increasingly more complex when one of the victims turns up alive.

Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Rewatchable? - Possibly, it's good and well written, there are other's I just love more

(aka - The End of the World With You) When a large meteor is heading towards earth, everyone learns there are only 10 days left to live. Living a mundane existence Masumi Nishina heads to his old university to spend his last days reading. But while there he runs into the last person he ever wanted to see again, his old boyfriend. Ritsu Kusakabe on the other hand is happy to see Masumi Nishina and goes about trying  to convince him that they should spend the end of the world together.

BL, Romance, Drama 

⛔ ☢️ ⚔️ ♨️ -   Steamy, Steamy scenes, probably swearing, not much in terms of actual violence, but suicide is involved in the plot.

Rewatchable? - Not really, I didn't much like the character of either of the MLs. *shrug*

Okusawa Ritsu and Ikegami Fumiya have been dating for years, but after too many conflicts and misunderstandings Fumiya breaks up with Ritsu who rushes out of the house and gets into an accident. When Fumiya gets to the hospital and learns that Ritsu has amnesia he claims that they are only roommates. While helping Ritsu regain his memories Fumiya takes him to their favorite places in hopes of rebuilding their relationship.

⚠️ ☮️ ♨️ -   a couple of sweet kisses & minorly steamy scenes. I don't remember if there is any swearing or violence

Rewatchable? - possibly, a lot of self inflicted drama, but it was really quite sweet

(aka - Erased) Aspiring manga artist Fujinuma Satoru has a sort of superpower, when a tragic even happens near him he goes back in time,  usually only a few minutes, giving him the ability to prevent most events. But when his mother is killed by a serial killer, who was active in his childhood, he finds himself 18 years in the past.

Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Probably, it was quite enjoyable. The anime and drama are almost the same for the first half, but their endings are a bit different, both good, and both worth watching. 

When veteran police detective In Ho learns that someone is making threats of terrorism against an impending flight, he wastes no time in beginning an investigation, but is unable to apprehend the terrorist before he is able to board a flight to Hawaii.
Aboard the plane, the bioterrorist wastes no time in releasing a deadly virus into the air. Within hours the first victims dies, setting off a wave of fear that soon turns to chaos as more passengers begin to fall ill. 

Action, Thriller, Psychological, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes

After witnessing the escape a serial killer two years ago, firefighter Lee Ho Cheol is yet to return to work, and still maintains he doesn't remember the killer's face. But when his daughter is kidnapped and he gets a call from the kidnapper, he has to discover who the killer is if he wants get his daughter back. Stuck between a contract killer and a serial killer it will be a wonder if anyone survives.

Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Drama

Rewatchable? - No. It was fairly good for the first half, but fell off the rails, the police couldn't do their jobs, or get anywhere in a timely manner, yet the villains could arrive in an unbelievably timely manner.

Wanting nothing more than to settle down and enjoy a life of wedded bliss, Yoo Bin was ready to put his days as a bachelor behind him. But when his friend, Sang Bum, convinces him to join him for one more wild night on the town, Yoo Bin can’t seem to find a way to say no. Following Sang Bum to a club, Yoo Bin is soon caught up in a night of wild abandon. Waking up groggy and confused, he has no idea what happened the night before. Yoo Bin might have been able to write off his night as a final fling until a call from a stranger changes everything. 

Thriller, Crime, Drama  

Rewatchable? - Doubtful, it's not really my kind of movie

When Eun Bong Hee's ex-boyfriend is found murdered in her apartment she becomes the prime suspect. Even after being exonerated she is an outcast at school, and even after she passes the Bar Exam no law firms will hire her. Noh Ji Wook was the prosecutor in Bong Hee's murder trial, but after losing her trial he is fired from the prosecution's office. With neither one living the life they deserve, Ji Wook creates his own firm, hiring Bong Hee, his surrogate father, ex-best friend, and his former investigator. Their ultimate goal being to find the real killer and set things right.

Thriller, Romance, Comedy, Law

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love Ji Chang Wook, and he's so loveable in this drama.

34-year-old office worker Yook Dong Shik is a pushover by nature and becomes the office scapegoat, facing particularly dark times he contemplates suicide, but stumbles upon a murder scene instead. Getting in an accident while fleeing the scene he awakes in the hospital with amnesia. With no recollection of what type of person he was, his only clues are his extensive movie collection and the diary he was carrying at the time of his accident, both of which lead him to believe that he is a serial killer.

Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, Crime

Rewatchable? - Yes. It's a comedy thriller that managed to stay true to itself the whole way though. It lagged a bit in the middle, and the last episode was unrealistic at points but over all a good drama.

Seo Jung Hoo, aka Healer is a night courier, known to do anything shy of murder for money, along with his genius hacker handler they're a formidable team. Chae Young Shin is an internet tabloid reporter always on the lookout for her next scoop, and Kim Moon Ho is a highly successful news reporter. The three cross paths when Moon Ho hires Healer to find someone and one of the potential subjects is Chae Young Shin. Young Shin's been hearing rumors of this Healer and thinks finding him will make for an interesting story. Their lives become intricately entwined as they unravel the connection they all share.

Action, Thriller, Mystery, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, it is such a great story, and who doesn't love Ji Chang Wook?

Metal smith Baek Hee, has created a convincing façade, he and Det. Cha Ji Won have a strong marriage and a happy family life. But his true identify comes into question when  Det. Cha starts working on a murder case with eerie similarities to a  series of serial murders from 18 years ago.

Thriller, Crime, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes, I love this drama, the cast were wonderful. ❤️

After a particularly difficult work week, her boyfriend dumping her and her mother dying, Lee Yeo Reum decides to quit her job, head to the seaside, and do absolutely nothing for a while. There  she meets the quiet, but well loved librarian An Dae Beom.

Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama  

Rewatchable? - Maybe, it can be very slow, and at times the 2FL is very frustrating (although not in the usual way)

Just before Min Jae Yi is to get married to Han Sung On her entire family is murdered and she is blamed, wanted for murder and nowhere to turn she turns to her father's student, the Crown Prince Yi Hwan. Yi Hwan choses to believe her innocence and help her clear her name if she will help him lift the curse that he is currently under.

Historical, Mystery, Romance, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, it's Park Hyung Sik *sigh*

Lee Wan and Shin Ki Tae were best friends throughout high school. But when Lee Wan confesses his feelings to his friend the pair parted on unhappy terms. Seven years later, the two young men are trying to navigate the job market, Shin Ki Tae has become a team leader at a startup gaming company. While Lee Wan, has become a keen illustrator. When Shin Ki Tae’s company posts a job ad for an illustrator for a new dating-themed game, Lee Wan comes to the interview unaware who he will be working with.

BL, Business, Romance 

After a conflict with her boss, dentist Yoon Hye Jin escapes the city to a seaside village where she'd vacationed to before as a little girl. When she learns the village is without a dentist, she decides to set up her practice there permanently. Slow to adapt to the small town vibes, but quick to rub the locals the wrong way, in steps the free-spirited jack of all trades, Hong Do Shik. There to help her learn to navigate life in a small village, albeit they don't hit it off well at first.

Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama

Rewatchable? - Doubtful, I did enjoy watching, but it's more of a slow slice of life than I typically enjoy.

After Prosecutor Go Se Yeon is murdered by a serial killer, she is revived by her good friend Cha Min, who was also revived by a couple of aliens in possession of a mystic marble. The two do their best to adjust to their new appearances and catch a killer while learning the rules of the mystic marble.

Mystery, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - No, I found the premise of the marble making your outward appearance reflect the beauty (or lack thereof) of your soul annoying, especially when they were trying to claim that Park Bo Young wasn't at least as beautiful as her 'original' self in the show. *SMH*

Cheon Sa Rang makes the world brighter with just her smile. She is thrilled to land a job at the King Hotel, where she had some of her happiest times as a child. Intelligent and good at her job she earns the tile of top employee and secures herself a full time position. Returning from studying abroad Gu Won, the son of the CEO, returns to take over King Hotel. Gu Won can't stand fake smiles and initially distrusts Sa Rang's happy personality, but after being thrust together he begins to  look forward to her smiling way.

Comedy, Romance

Rewatchable? - Yes! This drama set a new level for romance and steamy kisses. *Swoon*

After Choi Moo Gak lost his younger sister to a barcode-murder inexplicably he lost his ability to taste, smell, or feel pain. Intent on revenge, Moo Gak becomes a police officer, but needs to prove he can be an asset when the barcode murders start again. Moo Gak teams up with Oh Cho Rim, after disovering that she is able to see smells and can help him get on the special investigation team.

Mystery, Romance, Supernatural

Rewatchable? - Maybe, I enjoyed it, but the writer seems to forget that she has a special ability, and why can't she remember to take her phone with her?

As a result of a childhood accident Kang Kwon Joo has extraordinary hearing. Working as a 119 operator she hears the murder of police officer Moo Jin Hyeok's wife,  when the killer speaks to the victim, she hears a clicking sound in his voice. Later that night her father is also murdered and she hears the same sound when the killer answers her call. After 3 years of training in the US, she returns home to head up a new branch of 119 and recruits Jin Hyeok with the hopes of catching the killer of both their loved ones.

Thriller, Mystery, Psychological

Rewatchable? With friends maybe, I loved Jang Hyuk and Kim Jae Wook, but there are too many elements that irritate me, the first half of the drama the police are written as incompetent, the FL is emotionless, the camera is shaky (if you're prone to motion sickness avoid this drama)

Three adventure-loving male South Korean celebrities – actors Ahn Jae Hong, Kang Ha Neul, and former Wanna One member Ong Seong Wu – pack their backpacks and head off to travel around visit Argentina.

Adventure, Comedy, Life

Rewatchable? - Probably not, Only because I don't usual watch variety type shows

In 1999 Seoul, there is a string of attacks, the latest resulting in murder. Having come aware of FBI criminal profiling Gook Young Soo recruits Song Ha Young, who took it upon himself to question a criminal, to figure out the motives of the attacker, in the hopes of catching him. But gaining the support of the police force and fellow officers is anything but easy.

Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, I really enjoyed watching this dramatization of the origin of the behavioral sciences unit in S. Korea.

(aka - The Killer Inside) Eiji Urashima seems like your average university student, except that 15 years ago his father was suspected of being a serial killer, who died while running from police, and his mother died shortly after. Eiji is doing his best to live a normal life, until a new victim is found that matches the M.O of his father's murders, and Eiji starts losing time. Begining to fear that he has a split personality, that he may be responsible for the murder, Eiji starts looking in this most recent murder.

Thriller, Mystery, Psychological, Drama

Rewatchable? - Yes, this was so good, ok the last episode was a bit meh, but otherwise it was incredible, beyond being a cutie Yamada Ryosuke did an amazing job acting.

When Yong Hoo's police officer father is severely injured on the job, he goes to the church to pray for a miracle, but despite his prayers and the assurance of a young priest, his father dies. 20 years later Yong Hoo is still furious at God and consumed by hate. When he starts having hellish nightmares and a wound on his right hand won't heal he turns to doctors and shamans who can't help, As a last resort he returns to the church where he meets an exorcist, but who's helping who?

Action, Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Rewatchable? - Yes/No, the demonic aspect of this one is a bit unnerving but the movie is very good.

Painter Han Yi Joo was adopted at a young age, but was never loved by her parents or younger sister. Being framed for a crime and learning that her husband of 1 yr loves her sister Han Yoo Ra instead of her she flees and gets in an accident. When Han Yi Joo wakes up it's 1 year earlier and she is not yet married. She breaks off her engagement and begins her plan for revenge, which starts with stealling the man her sister wants to marry.

Business, Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Maybe, I don't normally like revenge dramas, but this one is different, the FL has support and victories throughout and it's short.

Set in Seoul in the 1990s, Jung Ki Chul, a former DJ turned mob boss, starts selling a new drug nicknamed "Gangnam Crystal." With the police knowing little about the origin of the new drugs, officer Park Jun Mu is assigned to infiltrate the organization. Upon learning that Jun Mu is working undercover his detective wife Yoo Eui Jung, volunteers to help since she grew up with Ki Chul.

Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Rewatchable? - No, I loved the acting, but I can't watch Wookie get so bloody. *sob*

With sensorineural hearing loss every time it rains, having the voice of his soulmate break through the silence should have been life-changing, but for Saengtai, that simply wasn’t the case. Growing up with parents who were soulmates themselves, Saengtai witnessed the pain that a deteriorating relationship between two soulmates brings, As a result Saengtai has no desire to welcome his own soulmate into his life. But, when fate brings the handsome veterinarian, Phat Wetchutianan, into his life, Saengtai can’t deny the attraction he feels for the man he immediately recognizes as his soulmate.

BL, Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Rewatchable? - Probably not, there are other dramas I'd watch first.