My 10/10 Dramas
Dramas that I have rated as 10/10. All dramas have been rewatched in full at least once.
Dramas are ordered by how much I love them though Chinese and Korean dramas are grouped and ranked separately.
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1. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
A story that shows the world is not black and white yet there is right and wrong.
From the poetic dialogue to the stirring OST to the splendid cinematography, every aspect of the drama captured my attention and stirred my emotions.
Most of all, it is the story that moved me completely. A story of courage to do the right thing, to help others, to take responsibility, to face the worst in oneself yet persevere to be the best one can be.
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2. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
One of the best revenge stories ever made filled with brilliant acting and dialogue.
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3. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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4. Six Flying Dragons
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
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5. Kobold
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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6. Healer
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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7. (We Don't Know Much but) We Are a Family
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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8. I Live in Cheongdam-dong
Korean Drama - 2011, 170 episodes
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9. 20e-Eeuwse Jongen en Meid
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
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10. Kairos
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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11. Cruel City
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
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12. Jirisan
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
An ode of love to Jirisan and mountains showing the inexplicable and complicated link that people have with the mountains.
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13. Lie of a Lie
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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14. Reply 1997
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
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15. Dali and Gamjatang
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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16. Zoeken: WWW
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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17. Shooting Star
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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18. The Beauty Inside
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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19. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
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20. My Wife’s Having an Affair this Week
Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
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21. You're Beautiful
Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
This gets a nostalgia boost in its score because it is the drama that sent me totally off into kdrama addiction.
Where it excels is that it takes a wacky and unbelievable premise and then tells a story full of heart, showing the audience that love and caring between people -- whether as friends, lovers, family, or coworkers -- is what makes relationships possible and beautiful.
Filled with pop culture references, it is and ode to its times.