Completed in 2019
Titles I completed in 2019, more or less in the order watched
+1 off-MDL Turkish drama: Siyah Beyaz Aşk, found on Rin's list "Trope: fake it till you make it"
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1. Love and Fortune
Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
What the heck did I watch? It was well made, but I have mixed feelings due to the subject matter. I won't watch it again.
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2. Sanaeha Sunya Kaen
Thai Drama - 2014, 15 episodes
Plot TSTW; not wasting my time. [months later] OMG, I wasted my time! -- I should've left this one in my "Not Interested" list. What a toxic relationship.
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3. Paragit Ruk Series: Niew Hua Jai Sood Glai Puen
Thai Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
Rewatched from 2018. I love the MC and Chayin. I didn't have SLS as bad this time because I knew how it would end.
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4. Leh Ruk Bussaba
Thai Drama - 2018, 15 episodes
They had lots of ridiculous misunderstandings. Despite the RL age gap, I really liked the second couple.
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5. Jao Sao Jum Yorm
Thai Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
I ADORED how sweet, caring, and protective the ML was. The FL needed to be slapped about halfway through, but she came around.
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6. Wat is er aan de hand met secretaresse Kim?
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
This was so fluffy, romantic, funny, and adorable that I need to watch action or melodrama next to recover my balance.
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7. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Rewatched. So cute and adorable. I love all of the characters. 봉봉×민민
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8. Splash Splash LOVE
Korean Special - 2015, 2 episodes
Rewatched. So funny and cute!
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9. Kom Faek
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
This had some humor, but overall it was a pretty serious crime/mafia drama. The bad guys' motives, magicky themes, and special effects were weak. However, I really liked the characters, and I loved the relationship between Plerng and Tapao. I rewatched their last scene in EP 14 so many times!
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10. She's Dating the Gangster
Filipino Movie - 2014
My first Filipino movie, I was pleasantly surprised. There was comedy, romance, and tragedy--all in a reasonable dosage. I really liked the ML and will look for him again.
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11. Secret
Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
Rewatched. I kept thinking about this drama recently and decided to watch it again. The MC are such great actors. The FL really shines; I cried every time she did!
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12. Can't Help Falling in Love
Filipino Movie - 2017
Very sweet and fluffy movie. I really liked their crying scenes and the scenery around Cebu.
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13. Bride For Rent
Filipino Movie - 2014
Very good pace and plot. Nothing too strenuous, but great for a simple after-dinner movie.
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14. Nakark Kaew
Thai Drama - 2018, 23 episodes
Wow! There was a lot going on in the plot, and several actors had their work cut out for them. I loved it except that it ruined my sleep for a few days as I marathoned it. ^^;
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15. Everyday I Love You
Filipino Movie - 2015
Cute and sweet. I loved the FL; her emotional scenes were very realistic. I'd like to see this couple in something else.
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16. One Smile is Very Alluring
Chinese Movie - 2016
Rewatched. It has the main parts of the drama but glosses over a lot of the character elements.
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17. Touch Your Heart
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
This reminded me a lot of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. It's also very fluffy and adorable, and I like how the characters learn to rely on each other. The side characters are fun, too. Very enjoyable!
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18. My Ex and Whys
Filipino Movie - 2017
They were already broken up, so what's the point of getting "revenge"? Still, I liked the emotional scene when she admits what she did and he hears how she felt; very poignant.
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19. Love Catcher
Korean TV Show - 2018, 8 episodes
OMG! Normally, I hate reality shows, but the mystery had me hooked at ep. 1. I loved the commentators and trying to figure out who was there for love vs. money. Perfect length -- just 8 episodes.
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20. Everything About Her
Filipino Movie - 2016
This was a family drama, not at all a romantic comedy like I thought. It felt like it lacked something because they didn't have time to develop all the characters, but I still cried buckets.
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21. The Bride of Habaek
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
The actors were pretty, production value was good, and music was outstanding. The character development was fun to watch, but the plot needed a lot of fleshing out. It reminded me a little of Rooftop Prince just not as funny.
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22. I Hear You
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
Great drama with short 40" episodes and fabulous kisses! It started off with lots of awkwardness between the characters, who grow throughout the drama. Sadly, the last 4 episodes were rushed with major plot points tied up way too quickly. Overall, adorable and easy to watch.
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23. Koo Prab Chabab Hua Jai
Thai Drama - 2015, 14 episodes
I kept watching, but sometimes I really wanted to stop. All of the couples annoyed me at some point. The FL was too proud, and the ML was a jerk though I liked his emotional scenes in the second half. Nothing I'd watch again.
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24. Ashes of Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
Most people loved this, but it had a huge lull in the middle with the FL making stupid choices. I got nearly halfway and skipped to the end, then I went back to watch the parts that interested me. Beautiful music, costumes, and sets.
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25. Haar Privéleven
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
The story was a bit unnecessary in some places, but the chemistry and kisses were off the hook!
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26. Oh! My Emperor: Season One
Chinese Drama - 2018, 21 episodes
Overly silly idol drama with lame effects and no conclusion. I did like the FL; she's the reason I'm watching season two
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27. About Is Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
Loved it! He's a real jerk in the beginning, and she's a little slow. There are some unnecessary plot points, but the characters develop well. I actually liked how aggressive the ML was and hope to watch the actor in something else.
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28. Er is iets met die 1 procent
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Rewatched for the millionth time. ^^;
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29. Hanaoni
Japanese Movie - 2009
This is like a high school jjang story. Nothing special.
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30. Hanaoni 2
Japanese Movie - 2009
The back story for the doctor and his wife from part 1.
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31. Hanaoni 3
Japanese Movie - 2009
This is the best of the 3 because the characters have more depth. The girl shows both her good and bad side, and the viewer can sympathize with her. It also helps tie up part 1.
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32. Brother's Friend
Japanese Movie - 2018
Cute, innocent romance. The tsundere brother was hilarious as a strict student council president with a weakness for innocents. Thank god he helped them, or the plot would've fizzled.
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33. Brother's Friend
Japanese Drama - 2018, 4 episodes
Meh. This is like out-takes from the movie. They should've put it all together.
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34. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
So addicting! Edge of your seat thrills, fun romance, and emotional scenes that made me cry. Loved it!
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35. Panthakan Rak
Thai Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
It was pretty predictable, but I loved the main actress!
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36. Mischievous Kiss The Movie: Campus
Japanese Movie - 2017
There was a random second male interest for about 10 seconds, and the plot was completely undercooked. WTH?!
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37. Mischievous Kiss The Movie: The Proposal
Japanese Movie - 2017
The ML's acting was terrible + fake kisses -> I'm NO FAN of this version.
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38. Honey
Japanese Movie - 2018
It's not as cute as the manga, but it's still a cute movie.
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39. Bow Then Kiss
Japanese Movie - 2017
The ML and the music made this movie!
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40. Kakafukaka
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
The storyline was quite surprising, but I really enjoyed it. It doesn't deserve an 18+ rating; though very suggestive, there wasn't any nudity. Despite others' comments, I liked the ending.
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41. Today's Kira-kun
Japanese Movie - 2017
Cute and sweet, but not very memorable =_=
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42. Go Go Squid!
Chinese Drama - 2019, 41 episodes
This was so cute and adorable. There's a lot devoted to the team and backstory, so it's not all romance. Still, I loved every bit of the romance--how she chases him and his ability to be awkward and cool at the same time!
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43. The Fox's Summer
Chinese Drama - 2017, 21 episodes
Hilarious! It doesn't really end; part 2 is the continuation and finale.
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44. The Fox's Summer Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
Season 2 had the romance and the misunderstandings. It was really cute and funny.
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45. Ra Rerng Fai
Thai Drama - 2017, 14 episodes
This was short for a Thai drama, but I love when Chakrit is manipulating Yada into marrying him. He's such a baddie for most of the drama! 2 complaints -- the secondary characters got too much screen time and everything got resolved far too easily.
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46. Well Intended Love
Chinese Drama - 2019, 20 episodes
Trope overload! Still, I enjoyed it for the actors. They did a great job with their characters.
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47. Coffee & Vanilla
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
I love his dominant attitude, but she's too meek. The story progresses too fast, but it follows the manga exactly.
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48. I'm Underage But I'm Not a Child
Japanese Movie - 2017
It's similar to the manga, but the ML was a little nicer than I recall.
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49. Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
A little slow with a forced cohabitation trope, but I watched it because of the Male Chases Female First tag. Very reminiscent of A Love So Beautiful and Love O2O.
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50. Put Your Head On My Shoulder Special Episode
Chinese Special - 2019, 1 episode
Short follow-up to the series
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51. Until I Meet September's Love
Japanese Movie - 2019
Watched this on a Delta flight. I really enjoyed the plot.
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52. You Are the Apple of My Eye
Japanese Movie - 2018
Watched this on a Delta flight. The ending was hilarious!
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53. Boss & Me
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
Another male-falls-in-love-first drama, however, she worried too much about not being "worthy" of dating him, which got annoying.
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54. Love at First Sight
Chinese Movie - 2016
Bad script and cheap production; they recycled everything, including the characters' names. Still, this was the best of the series. #doesntsaymuch
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55. Takane to Hana
Japanese Drama - 2019, 8 episodes
It followed the manga closely, but it was really rushed and couldn't do it justice.
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56. Suparburoot Jorm Jon: Maturot Lohgan
Thai Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
I LOVE Mike and Mookda, and I watched this just for them. Their chemistry is electric!
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57. The Love Knot: His Excellency’s First Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 25 episodes
The side characters were almost more interesting than the MC. It was OK, nothing I'd watch again.
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58. Khun Mae Suam Roy
Thai Drama - 2018, 31 episodes
There were many frustrating moments where a good chat could've cleared everything up. Still, I liked the romance between the MC.
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59. Song Naree
Thai Drama - 2019, 15 episodes
The story was crazy and a bit PSA toward the end, but the actress playing the FL did a terrific job differentiating the twins' personalities!
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60. The Hot Chick
Chinese Movie - 2018
Cheap, cheesy Chinese B-movie. The second half was worse than the beginning.
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61. Young President and His Fake Bride
Chinese Movie - 2019
Typical crappy Chinese B-movie I shouldn't have wasted time watching. The ending sucked.
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62. We Love
Japanese Movie - 2018
Although the FL was cute, the ML was a jerk who undermined her self-esteem at every opportunity. He certainly didn't deserve a happy ending.