the favourites.
what more needs to be said... the dramas, movies and shows that blew my mind or have a special place in my heart.
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1. The Untamed
Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes
a masterpiece. yep.
holds such a special place in my heart.
...the best thing I never knew I needed.
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2. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity
Chinese Movie - 2020
OH SHTT
this was AMAZING.
physically blown away by how good this was. this movie is so visually stunning, the story was interesting and i'm so emotionally invested in these characters.
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3. Tian Ya Ke
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
rent-free.
this show is living rent free in my head at all times, i just can't move on and frankly, i don't want to. everything about this is addictive. did i actually pay money to watch this... yes.
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4. The Lotus Casebook
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
the art of letting go
it's just perfect like do not know what else to say.
the show and characters just remain untouchable for me.
AND 'Red Velvet - Will I Ever See You Again?' IS THEIR SONG.
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5. Queen Cheorin
Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
comedy gold.
oh boy, don't even get my started on how GOOD this was.
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6. 18 Again
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
so heart-warming and raw
just a beautiful story about life. love, family and regret filled with humour, happiness and sadness.
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7. 2 Days & 1 Night: Season 4
Korean TV Show - 2019, 260 episodes
never fails to make me laugh.
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8. Monster Hunt
Chinese Movie - 2015
a classic.
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9. Kamen Rider W
Japanese Drama - 2009, 49 episodes
the best in the series. yep.
lowkey obsessed with all the characters.
the interactions between Shotaro and Philip are narrative gold.
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10. We Best Love: Forever the First
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
*groans in chef's kiss*
honestly could not ask for anything more when it comes down to this series. this show is just so gghhrrr... perfect.
favourite tropes galore.
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11. Thuis best
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
woah.
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12. TharnType Special
Thai Special - 2020, 1 episode
a perfect concluder.
yes, let them have their domestic moments.
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13. Half of Us
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
guo jing ming you never miss.
THE BEST any of them have ever looked.
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14. The Story of Mystics
Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes
GUO JING MING YOU NEVER MISS !!!
- found family CHECK
- stunning visuals CHECK
- phenomenal soundtrack CHECK
- polycule with bi shenanigans CHECK
- mpreg meta joke... CHECK
- me eating up every single second of it CHECK
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15. My Country: The New Age
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
felt it ALL.
didn't really realise how good this was until i finished it. i just couldn't get it out of my mind.
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16. The Society of Four Leaves
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
a diced onion.
ahhh this chopped up drama. did we deserve more? yes. (chinese censorship when i catch you)
still... has no right to be lingering in my brain for this long.
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17. Buitengewoon Jij
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
an unexpected perfection.
yep i loved this. hooked from the first episode.
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18. Ressha Sentai ToQger
Japanese Drama - 2014, 47 episodes
dEeP
now... ToQger is hilarious, be real.
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19. My Roommate is a Detective
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
i miss them.
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20. The Sleuth of Ming Dynasty
Chinese Drama - 2020, 48 episodes
ahh what an era.
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21. Pit Babe
Thai Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
lowkey obsessed.
is it a sneak... yes.
does it have any right to occupy my thoughts for this long... no.