Old but Gold: Must Watch Dramas from the 2000s

Poll Start Date: 20 April 2022

This is a spin-off from "Old but Gold: Must Watch Dramas Aired in 2013 and Before" to discover more hidden gems from the 2000s (2001-2010).

What are some older dramas that aired in the 2000s that you highly recommend and are must watch dramas that new viewers have been missing out on?
Recommend your "Old but Gold" dramas from the 2000s to fellow MDL users, so they don't miss a gem!

Note:

Each user may list up to 5 dramas.
Please only include dramas that are aired only in the 2000s (i.e. 2001-2010).
There is a separate lists for dramas from the 1990s.
Dramas that are not aired in the 2000s will be deleted from this list.
You may also include in the comments why an older drama is a must watch.

Wish Upon A Star apr 20, 2022

64 Titles 13 Loves

0% Watched

88 Voters Rapporteren

1. Coffee Prince

Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes

8.3

4,384 points by 44 voters
2. Secret Garden

Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

8.2

2,171 points by 22 voters
3. My Lovely Sam Soon

Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

7.9

1,481 points by 15 voters
4. My Girl

Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

7.8

1,284 points by 13 voters
5. Jewel in the Palace

Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes

8.7

889 points by 9 voters
6. 1 Litre no Namida

Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

9.0

884 points by 9 voters
7. Goong

Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes

7.8

789 points by 8 voters
8. MARS

Taiwanese Drama - 2004, 13 episodes

8.2

787 points by 8 voters
9. Nodame Cantabile

Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes

8.2

691 points by 7 voters
10. Boys Over Flowers

Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes

7.5

688 points by 7 voters
11. Nagareboshi

Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes

7.8

592 points by 6 voters
12. Full House

Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

7.7

589 points by 6 voters

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13. Pride

Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes

8.3

495 points by 5 voters
14. Jumong

Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes

8.3

494 points by 5 voters
15. Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

8.2

490 points by 5 voters
16. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e

Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes

8.2

490 points by 5 voters
17. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho

Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

8.0

487 points by 5 voters
18. Queen Seon Duk

Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes

8.5

397 points by 4 voters
19. Pasta

Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

7.6

392 points by 4 voters
20. Alone In Love

Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes

7.5

299 points by 3 voters
21. Lucifer

Korean Drama - 2007, 20 episodes

7.8

297 points by 3 voters
22. Kimi wa Petto

Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes

7.7

296 points by 3 voters
23. Dong Yi

Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes

8.5

295 points by 3 voters
24. Kekkon Dekinai Otoko

Japanese Drama - 2006, 12 episodes

8.1

295 points by 3 voters
25. Lovers in Paris

Korean Drama - 2004, 20 episodes

7.3

293 points by 3 voters
26. The Great White Tower

Japanese Drama - 2003, 21 episodes

8.3

292 points by 3 voters
27. Mary Stayed Out All Night

Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

7.1

200 points by 2 voters
28. Dal Ja's Spring

Korean Drama - 2007, 22 episodes

7.6

200 points by 2 voters
29. My Fair Lady

Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes

7.2

198 points by 2 voters
30. Da Ming Wang Chao 1566

Chinese Drama - 2007, 46 episodes

8.3

197 points by 2 voters
31. Evasive Inquiry Agency

Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes

7.6

197 points by 2 voters
32. Winter Sonata

Korean Drama - 2002, 20 episodes

7.7

196 points by 2 voters
33. Demi Gods & Semi Devils

Chinese Drama - 2003, 40 episodes

7.7

195 points by 2 voters
34. Stairway to Heaven

Korean Drama - 2003, 20 episodes

7.9

195 points by 2 voters
35. Damo

Korean Drama - 2003, 14 episodes

7.6

195 points by 2 voters
36. Save the Last Dance for Me

Korean Drama - 2004, 20 episodes

7.7

100 points by 1 voters
37. Master of Study

Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

7.5

100 points by 1 voters
38. Suika

Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes

7.8

100 points by 1 voters
39. The Last Breakthrough

Hong Kong Drama - 2004, 30 episodes

7.5

100 points by 1 voters
40. Ms. Kim's Million Dollar Quest

Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

7.1

100 points by 1 voters
41. All In

Korean Drama - 2003, 24 episodes

7.5

99 points by 1 voters
42. Duelist

Korean Movie - 2005

7.5

99 points by 1 voters
43. The Painter of the Wind

Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

7.9

99 points by 1 voters
44. Legend of the Condor Heroes

Chinese Drama - 2003, 42 episodes

7.6

99 points by 1 voters
45. Couple or Trouble

Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes

7.5

99 points by 1 voters
46. Where the Legend Begins

Hong Kong Drama - 2002, 27 episodes

7.4

99 points by 1 voters
47. That Fool

Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes

7.6

99 points by 1 voters
48. Ruler of Your Own World

Korean Drama - 2002, 20 episodes

7.5

99 points by 1 voters
49. Powerful Opponents

Korean Drama - 2008, 16 episodes

7.0

98 points by 1 voters
50. Memories of Matsuko

Japanese Movie - 2006

8.1

98 points by 1 voters
51. Temptation of Wife

Korean Drama - 2008, 129 episodes

7.6

98 points by 1 voters
52. Return of the Condor Heroes

Chinese Drama - 2006, 41 episodes

8.0

98 points by 1 voters
53. My Lucky Star

Taiwanese Drama - 2007, 20 episodes

7.7

98 points by 1 voters
54. Piano

Korean Drama - 2001, 16 episodes

6.9

98 points by 1 voters
55. Love Shuffle

Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

8.0

98 points by 1 voters
56. Oh! Pil Seung And Bong Soon Young

Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

6.9

97 points by 1 voters
57. Wedding Dress

Korean Movie - 2010

8.3

97 points by 1 voters
58. Hwang Jin Yi

Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes

7.9

97 points by 1 voters
59. Densha Otoko

Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

7.5

97 points by 1 voters
60. Chuno

Korean Drama - 2010, 24 episodes

8.0

97 points by 1 voters
61. We Are Dating Now

Korean Drama - 2002, 16 episodes

6.8

96 points by 1 voters
62. The Good, The Bad, The Weird

Korean Movie - 2008

7.7

96 points by 1 voters
63. Yi San

Korean Drama - 2007, 77 episodes

8.0

96 points by 1 voters
64. H2

Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes

7.5

96 points by 1 voters