My Gems
Here lies the shows and movies, that really left an impression on me and that have shaped my journey.
Sorted By: Personal Rating (may change overtime)
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1. Better Days
Chinese Movie - 2019
Do I even need to say something? Go see it and you'll get it.
Score: 20/10
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2. Qiao Jia De Er Nu
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
I...Have...No...Words...To...Describe...This
Score: 10/10
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3. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
All I can say is that, this is the drama that roped my direct and extended family (a.k.a locals) into watching K-dramas
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4. Sunny
Korean Movie - 2011
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5. With You
Chinese Drama - 2016, 24 episodes
Will always be in my top 5 no matter what you ask me. This was very touching and it felt so realistic and maybe that's why I fell for it.
The teenage years felt very grounded, yes this is a rom-com but it focused on so much more of what shapes a regular teenager's life. From family, to studies, to love, to friendships the writers were able to capture all that and more and explore it in a beautiful and nostalgic way
Score: 10/10
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6. Eulachacha Waikiki
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
Probably the be comedy show in kdrama-land. It's so good and filled with laughter from start to finish.
An absolute gem and a 100% recommend
Score: 10/10
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7. Be Melodramatic
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Awesome OST, if anyone ever ask me for the perfectly balanced drama, I'll always recommend this. There isn't one member of the main ensemble I didn't end up liking, in fat I became a fan of each and everyone of them.
Score: 10/10
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8. The Demon Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
It's the best drama of 2021
FIGHT
ME
Score: 10/10
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9. Go Brother!
Chinese Movie - 2018
I thought this was a comedy...I thought wrong. Really beautiful yet heartbreaking watch. I love it sm and would recommend it if you just watched The Bond
Score: 10/10
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10. Daily Dose of Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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11. Move to Heaven
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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12. Queen Cheorin
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
A rollercoaster of laughter and so many interesting moments, which is so baffling cause if you're like me you'd expect a ton of drama but instead we got the queen and king making us roll on the ground.
It's basically the drama that made me give period dramas a try, an it had to be the isekai'd drama lol. Would be a ten if not for the ending.
Score:9.5/10
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13. Hi Venus
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
You want fluffy? Skinship? Flirty but light on the drama? Barely any external conflict or dumb misunderstandings? Feel even more single and alone than before?
This is the drama for you lmao. Idk why it's not a 10, maybe caution for when I rewatch it?
Score: 9.5/10
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14. The Day of Becoming You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 26 episodes
Score: 9.5/10
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15. Pyramid Game
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
I think this has to be my best watch in 2024 in terms of kdramas; it was really well written and I loved our main female lead. Although it had little discrepancies here and there, I know I will rremember this one as one of my most fun and thrilling watches of this year if not ever.
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16. The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale
Korean Movie - 2019
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17. During the Snowstorm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
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18. Us and Them
Chinese Movie - 2018
Score: 8/10
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19. You Feng De Di Fang
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Score: 8/10
It's the male leads eyes. He cemented this drama into my gems, just with his honey like gaze.
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20. Because This is My First Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Score: 8/10
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21. Shanai Marijjihani
Japanese Drama - 2020, 7 episodes
If you know you know.
I have rewatched this 4 times and it was released in 2020 (now 2022) meaning I've watched it 2 times since 2021. Bro I even went as far as to buy the untranslated manga cause it's that good and too short.
Score: 7.5/10
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22. Go Ho's Starry Night
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
I wouldn't say this is my all time favorite and I'm sure there are dramas which surpass this one's ratings that I have watched, but I added this one here because of it's high rewatchability...goodness from the first time I saw it, I knew this was a rewatchable gem. I have seen it every year at least twice, it's become a staple for me
Score: 7/10