☆ - 2023 Completed
All the dramas i've seen and completed in 2023.
EDIT: Hi! Nino here to conclude this list once and for all. 2023 was the year I expanded a lot in genres unfortunately it was a busy year and I could not really put so much time into the shows I watched but I do wanna give credits to Bloodhounds, Lighter & Princess and The Eighth sense for being my top 3 most enjoyed shows of the year.
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1. Buitengewoon Jij
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Compeleted in January 2023.
- VERY FUN WATCH. I used to watch it every night as a fun way to unwind and it was pretty fun.
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2. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Completed in January 2023.
- This show was INTENSE. VERY INTENSE. It talks about very serious topics that got my heart RACING.
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3. The Glory Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Completed in March 2023.
HAD ME STRESSED. I enjoyed it way more than the first season. -
4. The High Priest Rembrary
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Completed in March 2023.
- Fun initial plot, the first few episodes were funner than the last few, I struggled to get through it in the middle since the pacing left me unbothered to continue but it was okay.
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5. One Shot Scandal
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Completed in June 2023
WOW. I actually initially started this when it was airing but due to events in my life I ended up getting busy and had to leave it for a while but finishing it was such a delight, I fell attached to so many characters it was just so fun.
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6. Bad and Crazy
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Completed in June 2023
THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT HELLLO??????????? I HAD A BLAST WITH THIS DRAMA. I know I'm gonna miss it.
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7. The Good Bad Mother
Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
Completed in June 2023.
I CONSISTENTLY KEPT UP WITH THIS DRAMA LIKE MY LIFE DEPENDED ON IT SINCE IT WAS SO GOOD? The beginning felt-- slow, i was unsure about how much i'd actually enjoy this BUT I DID. LIKE SO MUCH. -
8. I Don't Want To Do Anything
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Completed in June 2023.
Such a breathe of fresh air, the plot and concept was so relaxing. I love the way they present such introverted characters (as an introvert myself) it was just REALLY nice. -
9. Love to Hate You
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Completed in June 2023.
Now me not enjoying this show might be my fault. I was not willing to get attached to the characters or really feel the show and because of that i was just really uninterested which is a shame. I might rewatch it and see if my opinion changes in the future. -
10. Squid Games
Korean Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
Completed in June 2023
Maybe i'm so used to seeing plots of 'death games' and 'surival games' as a plot that it just leaves me bored nowadays, I have no idea what they're gonna do w a season 2 tho. -
11. Mouse
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
Completed in June 2023
I have never hated watching a show so much? maybe the first episode until the eight episode was good but afterwards i never wanted to hate my life more it took 2 YEARS of putting it on and off just to finish it. This might be my fault.I was spoiled of MOST of what happened and I think that ruined my perception towards the show, plus it might've been WAY funner watching it while it was airing rather than binging it. -
12. Bloodhounds
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Completed in July 2023
I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN but I'm gonna keep this short. Two words. LOVED IT. I actually ended up recommending everyone I know to watch it because of how good it was. -
13. The Shopping List of a Killer
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Completed in July 2023.
AHHHH OH MY GOD. I actually binged this while building a lego set IT WAS SO MUCH FUN, I couldn't stop watching and the mystery was so exciting.
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14. After School War Activities
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Completed in July 2023.
Uhh.... Okay. Again, the reason I probably wasn't enjoying this was cuz i wasn't attached to the characters much, BUT THE ENDING DID CRUSH ME AND MADE ME FEEL A WAVE OF EMOTIONS, I just wish i was more attached to them. -
15. Taxi Driver 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Completed in July 2023.
LOVED IT just as much as the first season. I don't think this show needed a second season but I did like the incidents that were covered in this season. -
16. Detention
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Completed In July 2023.
First taiwanese drama I've ever completed, enjoyed it. It was a nice thriller that kept me engaged.
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17. Falling Into Your Smile
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
Completed in July 2023.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. THIS SHOW HAD ME SMILING. This was my first completed cdrama ever and it took me a WHILEEE to finish but it will always have a special place in my heart. -
18. That Night
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Completed in July 2023
Okay. First few episodes were okay. then it just- made me uninterested, now THE ACTING is the only thing that kept me engaged but the plot did not keep me engaged/attached at all. -
19. Seen from a Distance, Green Spring
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Completed in July 2023
Ended this show off with a smile on my face. Pretty fun casual watch with heart-wrenching moments but pretty enjoyable. -
20. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
Completed in July 2023.
WHAT A WAY TO END THE FIRST SEASON. OH MY GOD. The ending had me HOLDING MY BREATHE. I enjoyed this show SO MUCH. -
21. Frightening Cohabitation
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Completed in August 2023.
Started this show when it was airing actually. 2 years ago. TOOK ME 2 years to get the motivation to finish it. AT FIRST the premise was good. Then towards the end my god was I fighting for my life to get through it. I'm just glad it ended and its over. -
22. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
Thai Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Completed in August 2023.
This whole drama is GENUINELY a rollercoaster, some moments have you laughing others have you sobbing your eyes out and- others have you just screaming into your pillow out of frustration. But nonetheless, the cast was perfect, the attachment I felt throughout was genuine, and I don't believe I'll ever forget this show. Sure, it has its cliche moments and classic tropes, but I feel like that was this show's charm. Thank you, F4 Thailand for putting a wide smile on my face throughout. -
23. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Completed in August 2023.
This drama depicted mental health struggles, trauma, and the idea surrounding one's identity in a social atmosphere in the most immersive and thoughtful way possible.
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24. The Lighter and the Princess' Gown
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
Completed in September 2023.
Lighter and Princess depicts a love story filled with all sorts of twists, I had never experienced such an attachment to a show but I can say for certain, Lighter and Princess is unique and beautiful, I don't believe I can ever find a show similar to this one. -
25. A Shoulder to Cry On
Korean Drama - 2023, 7 episodes
Completed in September 2023.
Nice, refreshing show that depicts character growth and the many ways that trauma can psychologically affect someone. It was just a chill watch with a cute ending.
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26. D.P. Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
Completed in September 2023.
I'm often not a fan of shows getting a second season (Even if they end on cliff hangers), but this one managed to surprise me. I'm glad we got a conclusive story although the ending showed that there was no 'happy ending' it just goes to show the actual state of the Military Service within South Korea. I love the way this show depicted many struggles and so many harsh realities of it all. For once, I'm glad this show got a second season.
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27. See You in My 19th Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Completed in September 2023.
A story that went full circle. I remember starting this drama when it began airing on a flight, at that time 4 episodes or so came out- but then I got busy and 2 months later, I was set on completing it, now I do feel like I would've enjoyed this show A LOT MORE if i watched it while it was airing fully. I feel like maybe leaving this show did affect my whole idea surrounding it. BUT it was good, I found the FL so unique and truly truly loved her character, the ending was conclusive although it felt very rushed but the last few minutes did leave me with a massive smile on my face. Not my favorite show, but i'm happy I watched it. -
28. Before Your Eyes Stop
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Completed in September 2023.
A solid watch. Not the best. Not the worse. It was okay. -
29. One Piece
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Completed in October 2023.
WHAT A BLAST!!! As a anime watcher I truly appreciated the cinematography, the casting AND EVERYTHING!! it was so perfect! -
30. Utsukushii Kare
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
Completed in November 2023.
Been a while since i've seen a Jdrama, the acting good and the premise was unique, I can understand the controversial opinions regarding the show tho.
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31. Daily Dose of Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Completed in November 2023.
One of the most well written and amazing dramas i've ever seen.