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some modern dramas/movies i really like and actively recommend

tangyuan apr 27, 2020
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  • A Love So Beautiful

    1. A Love So Beautiful

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes

    8.5

    this was one of my first dramas, so i have a total soft spot for this. it's a cute little youth drama that follows a group of friends from high school shenanigans to university struggles to work life.

  • A Love So Beautiful

    2. A Love So Beautiful

    Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    9.0

    all the best parts of the original cversion, plus some great adjustments that made me like the drama better. short, sweet, and lighthearted

  • A Sun

    3. A Sun

    Taiwanese Movie - 2019

    9.0

    a crushing story of the dichotomy of two brothers, and how one family is affected by their actions

  • All I Want for Love is You

    4. All I Want for Love is You

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    8.0

    a cute youth drama with a badass but adorable fl. you get to see some empowering scenes from her, and i def recommend watching just to see them

  • De Heks: Deel 1. De Ondermijning

    5. De Heks: Deel 1. De Ondermijning

    Korean Movie - 2018

    8.5

    just a total badass sci-fi drama. lots of action and gore, and the plot keeps you hooked every minute

  • Go Ahead

    6. Go Ahead

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

    9.5

    probably the most progressive Mainland China drama i’ve seen. reminiscent of Reply 1988, this is a family and slice-of-life drama where all the characters go through their own struggles in life. characters have such brilliant complexity, and each personal arc has depth and impact.

  • Go Go Squid!

    7. Go Go Squid!

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 41 episodes

    8.5

    highkey recommend just to see li xian and hu yi tian killin the game (acting and gaming). you should definitely keep an eye on the wonderful performance from lee hong chi (my favorite of the drama)

  • Hospital Playlist

    8. Hospital Playlist

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    10

    a hospital drama that isn't 100% gory surgeries and perpetual "we're losing him" moments. there's a perfect blend of hospital life, family life, and personal life working together to show the lives of these five best friends

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    9. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0

    if you love (or even moderately like) fairy tales, you'll get to see a bunch of them cleverly entwined into each episode of this drama. you also get to see a complex and deep dive of familial relationships that engrosses you in the characters' mindsets.

  • Itaewon Class

    10. Itaewon Class

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.5

    this is 100% a redemption drama. it reminds you that you can move past difficult times in your life and move on to better things. you get a taste of different social issues in modern societies and how the characters have to deal with/overcome them

  • Kobold

    11. Kobold

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    8.5

    you gotta watch this for grim reaper and goblin. those two are so iconic. and with deok hwa in the mix? you've got trouble. 

  • Lawless Attorney

    12. Lawless Attorney

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    8.0

    action-packed, gripping, and swoon worthy. the mains are bad*ss, hot-tempered, and just plaineye-catching. if you’re looking something that will keep you hooked, this is a perfect pick. binged this in about 3 days.

  • Lost Romance

    13. Lost Romance

    Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

    9.0

    a parallel universe story in which one woman falls for two overbearing CEOs: one in real life, and one in a teen romance novel. makes fun of the general romance genre tropes while still giving sweet and romantic vibes

  • My Mister

    14. My Mister

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.0

    a pain-staking story about a girl who fights to pay off her debts by doing whatever it takes, even if it means sacrificing her pride. a crippling story about a middle-aged man who deals with marital issues, work issues, family issues. they understand each other in a way that only people who share the same pain do, and they help build each other up in the face of their individual hardships.

  • Mystic Pop-Up Bar

    15. Mystic Pop-Up Bar

    Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    9.0

    a shorter drama that has a lot of silly and fantastical moments. while it's mainly lighthearted and warm, there are moments of depth that make this drama all the more worthwhile

  • Reply 1988

    16. Reply 1988

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    10

    a sweet youth drama surrounding a group of friends and their families. this drama goes really in-depth with the complex relationships between all the characters. just a piece of art

  • Secrets in the Hot Spring

    17. Secrets in the Hot Spring

    Taiwanese Movie - 2018

    9.5

    all i have to say is that this is funny af

  • Someday or One Day

    18. Someday or One Day

    Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes

    9.5

    just utterly and completely refreshing. the plot isn't filled with all the standard cliches of most dramas nowadays, and the story keeps you hooked with all its twists and turns.

  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    19. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.5

    the best mix of aegyo and intentional overacting i've seen yet. do bong soon is the superhero you didn't know you needed, ahn min hyuk is the non-coldblooded chaebol you always wish you had, in gook do is the tsundere that you want backing you up in your life

  • The King’s Avatar

    20. The King’s Avatar

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

    8.0

    this is a gaming drama without (imo) unnecessary romance. you get to see some beautiful teamwork and friendship, and some exciting simulated gaming

  • The Last Wish

    21. The Last Wish

    Chinese Movie - 2019

    9.0

    a sweet movie about best friends who will do anything to make their bedridden friend happy

  • The Uncanny Counter Season 1

    22. The Uncanny Counter Season 1

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    9.0

    an action/fantasy drama filled with amazing friendships, comedy, and justice

  • Thuis best

    23. Thuis best

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    10

    fast paced, filled with action, makes you think about what makes people human and how sometimes monsters can be more humane than the people around you

  • Youth

    24. Youth

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 26 episodes

    8.0

    this drama is kind of weird ngl, but it's super fun to watch. you see five different stories that become intertwined as the housemates learn how to become friends with each other

  • Zoeken: WWW

    25. Zoeken: WWW

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    8.5

    powerful. women. all. day. long.

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