My Most Highly Recommended

Bored? In a drama slump? See if there's any on this list you haven't seen. This list includes my favorite dramas of all time, and if you ask for recommendations I'll likely pull titles off of this list.

These are dramas that: I loved as I binged it, I was entranced enough with that I watched it every week as it was airing, I've seen more than once - or a combination of all three. I've given each title a quick comment on why it's good in my opinion and possibly which of the three above means it's included on this list. All of these dramas will have romance in them.

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  • Noodlanding op jou

    1. Noodlanding op jou

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10

    This is my favorite drama of all time. I've seen it completely more than 3 times. The romance is breathtaking, and if I could pick any drama to forget and experience for the first time again, it'd be this one. It covers a lot of tropes: romance, chaebol, military, star-crossed lovers / forbidden love. It has both comedic and melo parts, and the romance was mature but not too mature. The OST is also worth mentioning, it was amazing. Please try this one if you haven't - I'd give it more than a 10/10 if I could!

  • The Princess Wei Young

    2. The Princess Wei Young

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes

    10

    A palace drama with a capable female lead. In fact, capable characters all around. The court intrigue is a lot of fun and the romance is even better. The male lead didn't make me mad once (out of a 54 episode drama, which is a feat). If you can handle the sub-par CGI, this is a 10/10.

  • Cut to Heart

    3. Cut to Heart

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.5

    Despite all the controversy, I watched this drama every week without fail - even during finals. The new actor did a fantastic job and I really enjoyed the show as a whole. The second leads really stole the show as it was airing, and the ending was definitely re-written, but I enjoyed watching every second of River Where the Moon Rises. Definitely worth the watch if you like sageuks with capable leads.

  • Vincenzo

    4. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.5

    A hard-hitting drama with a star-studded cast. I know people either love or hate it, but I think the writer did a good job of touching on the topic of real-world villains, as opposed to the cartoonish, hand-wringing ones we usually get. Plus, the protagonist is an anti-hero which we don't get much of. I waited to binge watch this one and it was 3 days spent on the edge of my seat, heart pounding. The chemistry is out of this world, but typical "romance" is scarce. One of the best of 2021.

  • The Crown Princess

    5. The Crown Princess

    Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

    9.5

    I don't usually like Thailand dramas, just because the romance seems aggressive to me, but The Crown Princess was the opposite of that! Plus, I don't really get to see much of the bodyguard trope believe it or not, so it was a really nice switch for me. Anytime someone asks for a lakorn recommendation, I tell them The Crown Princess. It's a modern palace drama. Give it a try!

  • Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    6. Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People

    Korean Drama - 2017, 30 episodes

    9.5
  • The Crowned Clown

    7. The Crowned Clown

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • The Princess' Man

    8. The Princess' Man

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes

    8.0
  • Splash Splash LOVE

    9. Splash Splash LOVE

    Korean Special - 2015, 2 episodes

    8.0
  • Fated to Love You

    10. Fated to Love You

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • Cunning Single Lady

    11. Cunning Single Lady

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

    8.0
  • Wat is er aan de hand met secretaresse Kim?

    12. Wat is er aan de hand met secretaresse Kim?

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    8.0
  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    13. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    8.0
  • Perfume

    14. Perfume

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    8.0
  • My Husband Oh Jak Doo

    15. My Husband Oh Jak Doo

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    8.0
  • While You Were Sleeping

    16. While You Were Sleeping

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    9.0
  • Een lente nacht

    17. Een lente nacht

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    8.0
  • Prime Minister and I

    18. Prime Minister and I

    Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes

    8.0
  • W

    19. W

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    8.0
  • Empress Ki

    20. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    8.0
  • Full House

    21. Full House

    Thai Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    8.0
  • Queen: Love And War

    22. Queen: Love And War

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • 100 Days My Prince

    23. 100 Days My Prince

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • Because This is My First Life

    24. Because This is My First Life

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.0
  • The Master's Sun

    25. The Master's Sun

    Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes

    8.5
  • Falling for Innocence

    26. Falling for Innocence

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    8.5
  • 7 First Kisses

    27. 7 First Kisses

    Korean Special - 2016, 8 episodes

    9.0
  • Mask

    28. Mask

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • Bossam-Stealing Destiny

    29. Bossam-Stealing Destiny

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    9.0
  • I Picked Up a Star on the Road

    30. I Picked Up a Star on the Road

    Korean Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

    8.0
  • Another Miss Oh

    31. Another Miss Oh

    Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes

    7.5
  • Dramaworld

    32. Dramaworld

    Korean Drama - 2016, 10 episodes

    7.5
  • Jealousy Incarnate

    33. Jealousy Incarnate

    Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes

  • Birth of a Beauty

    34. Birth of a Beauty

    Korean Drama - 2014, 21 episodes

  • Love Rain

    35. Love Rain

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

  • Refresh Man

    36. Refresh Man

    Taiwanese Drama - 2016, 17 episodes

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