Remakes & Inspirations

Anthology:  Different stories & different characters either part of 1 over all theme / 1 main central story arc or independent of each…

Same Title .....Not the same story

Versions of the same story:    different countries  /  remakes  /  different years  /  spinoffs  /  adaptations  /  compilations…

- Excluding mature content dramas & movies (18+ & above).           Included:  Kissing  /  Sexual tension  /   Flirting  /…

Scenes with motorcycles & mopeds.Links:  Korean movie scene car bike chasing fight scene 

- Leads rekindling the love of an ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, wife or husband. For Additional entries See:  [Reincarnation][Yeah We've Met…

Over Possessive  /  Obsessive  /  Psychotic   /  Abusive   / Manipulative  /  Seemingly Impossible situations / Star Crossed Lovers …

Characters engage in infidelity.

(1) A plethora of boys/men/males (2) Mostly Male cast(3) Heavy male cast roster(4) Reverse Harem

From sad----> too bawling my eyes out. Not listed in any order.  Mostly - death, disease & disappointment.*  = Personal FavoritesAll…

View foreign locations list to see more entries.Mai (Vietnamese movie)

- Great fighting scenes

ROMANCE IS NOT A LISTED MDL GENRE.   Some may hint at or have a slight romance element but it is not the focus of the movie or drama &…

Close knit groups of girls / women

Theme involves school or schooling.

Lead character falls for the Villian / bad boy or girl / playboy or seductress

Listed only the other couples.  Bold = I liked them a lot

Controversies | Scandals 

MISLEADING -- Make sure to read the tags:  Dramas or movies - the cover or title may not accurately reflect content or the title may lead you…

Male(s) that show off a well chiseled set of abs....or abs that just make my heart flutter (shirtless scenes/semi shirtless / fits like a glove…

Only impactful ones to be listed.

Wheelchair, blindness, deafness, phobias, etc.*phobias need to be noticeable / have an impact on relationship and or storyline

Met as little kids ....but as adults 1 or both characters do not remember.  Childhood friends reunited after a long separationMet briefly thru…

Characters and or actors with a physical scar(s)Not in MDLMai (Vietnamese Movie)

* For Additional Entries See:  [Twins]  [Reincarnations] [Gender Benders] [Ol'Switcheroo)

Definitions per Literature Standards......Crime - seldom any mystery as to who criminal is     Sub Genres:  Noir (usually city, show anti-human…

[As]  or [after] the credits roll there is extra footage.

A character in the drama or movie has a knack for killing.

Characters break the 4th wall.  Talk directly to audience.

- A hot car is utilized in the drama or movie

Animals focused stories or the various roles they play / scene steal.

Plus size, chubby, overweight main characters.For Additional Entries See:  [Not to Hot]

- Office settings & romances, workplace settings & romances

See    [The Flower Boys Collection] for more items

 Romance - [Age Gap 5+ years]   Actor ages as of 2024.  Age may vary depending on drama or film date.                       …

Romance -  [Age Gap 5+ years] for Main Lead Actors & CharactersHow the age gap feels pertaining to the main lead's or support characters'…

FL initiates the 1st kiss.

A drama or movie references another drama or movie.

GENRE or TAG SAYS ROMANCE, but......romance not main focus / leads lacked chemistry / little to no skinship / I just wasn't feeling it.

There is gore.