There are 3 signs you have to know when you are in love with a drama;
- You kinda stressed out when you realised that you have to wait a week for new episode(s). When an episode ends, you feel empty and anxious waiting for the new ones.
- You search for the drama's OST, BTS videos, and the casts' info. Repeat playing the next episode's preview.
- You go to every tumblr post, twitter hashtag to find someone who is in love with that drama as you are.
All these happened (still are) to me in each and every drama below.
Unless it was before 2011 dramas, then no cause there was no easy access on things okay.
I honestly forgot what age I started to actually get into dramas in general but I remember every drama that made my heart fluttered like a dweeb.
So bear with me it's gonna be a long list of fangirling.
Disclaimer: The list started with the older to the newest dramas.
Most of them I watched it in the year it came out.
Therefore, the blatant patriarchy and sexism in earlier dramas aRe
understandable as time back them was not the same as now.
Kdramas will be more in this list.
So here are some my FAVOURITE DRAMAS OF ALL TIMES!
1. Hana Yori Dango ( Japan, 2005)
Boys Over Flowers has sooo many adaptations.
And I prefer this adaptation. And I watched the Korean version first.
This one is more slower phase than its counterpart and it was actually easier for me to digested the plot (I was fifteen).
And Tsukasa (Go Jun Pyo) is actually nicer and more handsome.
I read the manga before I watched this and it did stay true with its source material thoroughly compared with the Taiwanese version and the Korean one.
Also, Matsumoto Jun :))
AND!!! The main guy doesn't take 4942363 episodes to know that she is a girl!!!
I honestly forgot what age I started to actually get into dramas in general but I remember every drama that made my heart fluttered like a dweeb.
So bear with me it's gonna be a long list of fangirling.
Disclaimer: The list started with the older to the newest dramas.
Most of them I watched it in the year it came out.
Therefore, the blatant patriarchy and sexism in earlier dramas aRe
understandable as time back them was not the same as now.
Kdramas will be more in this list.
So here are some my FAVOURITE DRAMAS OF ALL TIMES!
1. Hana Yori Dango ( Japan, 2005)
Boys Over Flowers has sooo many adaptations.
And I prefer this adaptation. And I watched the Korean version first.
This one is more slower phase than its counterpart and it was actually easier for me to digested the plot (I was fifteen).
And Tsukasa (Go Jun Pyo) is actually nicer and more handsome.
I read the manga before I watched this and it did stay true with its source material thoroughly compared with the Taiwanese version and the Korean one.
Also, Matsumoto Jun :))
2. Hanazakarino Kimitachihe (Taiwan, 2006)
This one also have few adaptations. Still, despite all, I prefer the Taiwanese version.
(Japanese version weirded me out, Korean version was boring)
The problem with the others' adaptations is that the casting of the main girl. She was in disguise as a dude to go to her idol's school, and they casted Ella for the Taiwanese version was perfect.
I love the main guy (cause he was my fav group member in his band) but second lead? Syndrome started here guys.
AND!!! The main guy doesn't take 4942363 episodes to know that she is a girl!!!
3. Princess Hours (S.Korea, 2006)
Ya Allah, this drama stressed me out.
It took me YEARS to actually finished this drama.
I was younger, I would've not enjoyed it to be honest.
The monarchy of the show is actually complicated that it seemed so, when you're older, you get a better understanding on why Shin acted the way he is, which is sometimes stupid but he's 19 so give him a break okay.
I appreciated this adaptation better than the Thai one because how culturally rich it is. It tells on how the monarchy of the show act, and the traditions they follow even it is set in the modern era. You basically learn Korean culture while fangirling.
I appreciated this adaptation better than the Thai one because how culturally rich it is. It tells on how the monarchy of the show act, and the traditions they follow even it is set in the modern era. You basically learn Korean culture while fangirling.
Every scene of Shin being affectionate towards his queen, my heart flutters.
AND OST.
Always screwed me up everytime.
4. The 1st Shop Of Coffee Prince (S.Korea, 2007)
One of the most beloved dramas of all times.
AND OST.
Always screwed me up everytime.
4. The 1st Shop Of Coffee Prince (S.Korea, 2007)
One of the most beloved dramas of all times.
I knew Gong Yoo since his nerdy phase in Spy Girl and I was
shooked to actually saw him in this drama.
shooked to actually saw him in this drama.
I watched this later in life (Maybe around 16?) because....man...so much hype back when it was released.
One word: Steamy.
This show is steamy as hell. The sexual tension between the main leads stressed me out, the tension between the supporting characters stressed me out.
SO MUCH ANSGT.
Every episode makes you wanting more and it actually stressed you so you just marathon the whole show in one go (I did it).
Every episode makes you wanting more and it actually stressed you so you just marathon the whole show in one go (I did it).
5. Easy Fortune Happy Life (Taiwan, 2009)
If somebody asks me what is my favourite Taiwanese drama of all time, my head would drifted to this.
I went back from school like crazy just because I wanna watched this show on 8tv. And surprisingly, I didn't missed any of its episodes *pats my 12 year old self at the back*
Yang Da Feng, Xie Fu An, Yang Yang, Han Donjie (bisH I REMEMBER)
Yang Da Feng is actually the first character that I genuinely hated and then liked. He has the character development that I subscribed for!
My love for this drama hasn't die yet okay I do watch some episodeS occasionally.
Annnnnddd the music intro, I remember the lyrics.
Of course the MOST trashiest, the most cliche of alllllllll kdramas out there;
6. BOF (Boys Over Flower) 2009, Korea
Ya ALLAH the cliches I swear.
If you claimed yourself as a kdrama fan, and haven't watch BOF.... who are you??
This show actually started my love with kdrama.
This show was crazy famous for reasons;
1. It about rich boys in a private school
who become friends with a peasant girl.
who become friends with a peasant girl.
2. The main girl is strong and outspoken
3. The most arrogant of the boys fell in love with her.
Good recipe.
No sarcasm,
Boy Over Flowers did actually tackle the young 'rich' problems and actually deducted it really well. I swear the budget for this drama was sky high but its all worth it.
Boy Over Flowers did actually tackle the young 'rich' problems and actually deducted it really well. I swear the budget for this drama was sky high but its all worth it.
8 years later, I still fucking hate Go Jun Pyo's ugly hair and his attitude still.
Despite I'm confident if I rewatch BOF, I'll probably not gonna like it like I did when I was 12, it always have a place in my trashbag drama's heart :))))
THE!! OST!! ICONIC!!
THE!! OST!! ICONIC!!
7. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho ( S.Korea, 2010)
"hoy-hoy! SODA!"
I was savage for stay up all night to marathon this drama.
Honestly, if you ask me about this drama, I would not remember that much but I remembered how I stayed up all nigh with my sister to watch it.
Ooooo
The last episode broke my heart into pieces and glued it back again.
7. The Greatest Love (S. Korea 2011)
MY FAVOURITE DRAMA. FOREVER.
Thank you mom!
This was the time I discovered Talent instead of Looks.
The drama's concept are just so simple but the execution are juST SO BEAUTIFUL.
And realistic too.
Dok Goo Jin (Yep, still remembers) is funny af especially in episode 7 in the karaoke scene.
7. Secret Garden (S.Korea, 2012)
This show was crazy famous too
Honestly though, the older I get, the more I feel like the show is ridiculous. The magical aspect of it bothers me because they didn't give any explanation of it?
But, it is a great show. And it actually my first kdrama that talks about phobias seriously. And I appreciate that.
The last episode though. The last episode though.
(Of course, the writer who wrote this drama also wrote Goblin. Enjoy the emotional ride my people :)))) )
8. Rooftop Prince (S.Korea 2012)
Villians that will literally break your trust? Check. Love that will hurt your heart? Check. Will you cry like your husband is dying in the last episode? Hella fucking check.
It was quite a heavy plotline despite how funny it is. And the timeline (It's a time travel show) is not that confusing so you catch up with the plot fast.
Damn, I'm still surprised that I actually watched it through the end without not even once threw my laptop out of frustration.
Damn, I'm still surprised that I actually watched it through the end without not even once threw my laptop out of frustration.
9. School 2013 (S. Korea)
School 2013 will always be my favourite school series.
This one is the most realistic and the most simple yet related show for teens out there.
The male friendship between the main characters are so strong and sad realising that they abandoned each other.
The male friendship between the main characters are so strong and sad realising that they abandoned each other.
Also pre-fame Lee Jung Suk and Woo-Bin :)))
11. Master's Sun (S. Korea, 2013)
"Kkeojyeo!!"
I like Supernatural-fated-to-be troupe in kdrama. This one almost take the cake, and I actually watch this drama on tv back when it was aired despite online (Can you tell how efficient I was controlling myself?)
Favourite episode: ALL
Episode that ruined my emotions. Episode Five.
Oh My God.
Episode Five. My heart T___T
12. Fated To Love You (S. Korea, 2014)
Honestly. Honestly. I wasn't planning to even start this one.
I don't like the theme of one-night stand so I'd been avoiding it, but I lowkey hated myself for that. Because it became my favourite drama of all time.
The casts of this drama actually made it for me. There are funny scenes that made me laughed like an idiot, sad scenes made me cried a river and JANG NARA AND JANG HYUK!
VATERANS!
(I'm surprised Jang Hyuk can act funny and he was great in this one! More romcom for Jang Hyk Joseyo!!!)
Honestly. Honestly. I wasn't planning to even start this one.
I don't like the theme of one-night stand so I'd been avoiding it, but I lowkey hated myself for that. Because it became my favourite drama of all time.
The casts of this drama actually made it for me. There are funny scenes that made me laughed like an idiot, sad scenes made me cried a river and JANG NARA AND JANG HYUK!
VATERANS!
(I'm surprised Jang Hyuk can act funny and he was great in this one! More romcom for Jang Hyk Joseyo!!!)
13. Ouroboros (Japan, 2015)
NOIR CRIME DRAMA.
MORE!!
Two childhood friend grew up in an orphanage. One became a detective, the other is a yakuza. Both have the same mission: find their caretaker's murderer.
GREAT RECIPE FOR A DRAMA FULL OF ANGST.
Literally my favourite Jdrama.
I LIVE.
13. Kill Me Heal Me (S.Korea 2015)
I know Ji Sung is a great actor. Amongst all his dramas I've watched, this one takes the cake.
I was really happy how accurate they depicted Multiple Personalities Disorder (DID) on this drama and it was actually the first time in my life watching a kdrama that actually depicted mental illness accurately (Which rarely happened let me tell you.)
Shin Segi?
My man.
I was really happy how accurate they depicted Multiple Personalities Disorder (DID) on this drama and it was actually the first time in my life watching a kdrama that actually depicted mental illness accurately (Which rarely happened let me tell you.)
Shin Segi?
My man.
14. Splash Splash Love (S. Korea 2015)
i'm, SO UPSET THIS IS A SPECIAL DRAMA!! I WANT MORE!!
Guys, it only have two episodes but I guarantee you, you gonna sob and squeal sO HARD throughout the show.
i'm, SO UPSET THIS IS A SPECIAL DRAMA!! I WANT MORE!!
Guys, it only have two episodes but I guarantee you, you gonna sob and squeal sO HARD throughout the show.
She literally went back in time and met the king of Joseon and fall in love i'm dEAD.
And Doo Joon acted really well in this one.
15. Beautiful Gong Shim (S.Korea 2016)
Cliche, yes. But let me tell you this;
I do stan alot of kdrama male characters but I'll never love them as much as I love Ahn Dan Te.
Maybe he is my type (I don't know). The simplicity of his character made my heart fluttering and wanting to die.
He actually made me happy watching the drama. Maybe a little too much cause I watched every episode at least three times.....
15. Signal (S.Korea 2016)
Cliche, yes. But let me tell you this;
I do stan alot of kdrama male characters but I'll never love them as much as I love Ahn Dan Te.
Maybe he is my type (I don't know). The simplicity of his character made my heart fluttering and wanting to die.
He actually made me happy watching the drama. Maybe a little too much cause I watched every episode at least three times.....
15. Signal (S.Korea 2016)
I marathon this for one night, during ramadan.
Gurrlll, let me tell you.
I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH.
Knowing it's about crime show made me love it even more.
It's so hard to find a drama that the theme is time travel this good. Usually this theme make the said drama(s) looked predictable, stupid, and just plain boring.
But Signal is GREAT. The use of 'catalyst' and time done significantly beautiful.
GENIUS. MIND-BLOWING. ICONIC.
16. Goblin (S.Korea, 2016)
Do I HAVE to tell y'all again about how much love I have for this drama?
Do I HAVE to tell y'all again about how much love I have for this drama?
After this show, I actually have a drama hangover in which every drama I watched I felt empty and bored and would not likely to continue it.
My expectation for dramas skyrocketed so hardcore high guys.
I don't want more cliche, or any of the 'good looking actor who can't act, they just theRE because they're good looking or famous' shit.
I'm becoming picky af.
And I hope Because This is My First Life;
Anyways, this is my list of my favourite dramas of all time.
I know kdramas are a lot in this list because I haven't watch Taiwanese and Japanese drama as frequent as I watch kdramas and it's just my preference and opinion.
(Also, I have books to read, school to go).
Good night!
- Amni
My expectation for dramas skyrocketed so hardcore high guys.
I don't want more cliche, or any of the 'good looking actor who can't act, they just theRE because they're good looking or famous' shit.
I'm becoming picky af.
And I hope Because This is My First Life;
would change it.
I genuinely enjoying the quirkiness and the sense of realism this show gives.
I hope it doesn't disappoint me like *cough* Cheese In The Trap *cough* has.
Anyways, this is my list of my favourite dramas of all time.
I know kdramas are a lot in this list because I haven't watch Taiwanese and Japanese drama as frequent as I watch kdramas and it's just my preference and opinion.
(Also, I have books to read, school to go).
Good night!
- Amni
