I remember the majority of my high school evenings was hiding under my duvet watching asian dramas. They are so addictive and some of the plots are so interesting, it's very hard to watch one episode without finishing the whole series in one day. Below are some of my favourite ones that I've watched over the years, and only includes dramas as reality and game shows can be covered in another blog post. These dramas that I have listed are some that I can watch and re-watch again, and I've fallen in love with them over the years.
10. Knock Knock Loving You/Quietly Falling in Love with You - Taiwan
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| Top Left-Right: Maggie Wu, Dylan Kuo, Ming Dao |
This is a less well known drama, but still pretty interesting if you can get through the first few episodes. It is based around the main lead's (Dylan Kuo) family going bankrupt and him trying to rebuild it by teaming up with his rival (Maggie Wu), who appears ruthless but is actually very vulnerable. As he realises he is falling in love with her, another business man (Ming Dao) also fights for her hand in marriage. All-in-all, it's a very cute love story.
9. Fated to Love You - Taiwan
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| Chen Qiao En, Ethan Ruan |
I originally heard very high reviews about this but never got around to watching it until a family friend bought me the DVD. I have to say, I regret not watching this earlier. It's romantic, funny and heartbreaking at the same time. Chen Qiao En accidentally sleeps with Ethan Ruan and becomes pregnant, and this drama follows the two strangers learning about each other as well as slowly falling in love with one another.
8. Hana Yori Dango/Boys Before Flowers - Japan
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| F4, with Matsumoto Jun & Inoue Mao in the centre |
You can't have a top asian drama list without Hana Yori Dango. This is a classic, and has been redone several times, but the Japanese one is still my favourite. The story follows Inoue Mao, the poorest student in an elite school, who was forced to pick a fight with Matsumoto Jun in order to defend her friend. This causes her to be bullied by the whole school at first, but Matsumoto Jun slowly falls in love with her tough character. But they have to overcome the many obstacles Matsumoto Jun's mother throws at them first!
7. Goong/Princess Hours - Korea
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| Joo Ji Hoon, Song Ji Hyo, Yoon Eun Hye, Kim Jung Hoon |
Another classic based around a fictional timeline where Korea still has an imperial family. Due to a pact between two grandfathers, Yoon Eun Hye and Joo Ji Hoon find themselves engaged to each other. Yoon Eun Hye, who is originally from a poorer family, struggles to adjust to palace life. With the return of Joo Ji Hoon's half brother, who was originally supposed to be Yoon Eun Hye's fiance, fighting for Yoon Eun Hye's hand, will this royal marriage go to plan?
6. Witch Yoo Hee/Witch Amusement - Korea
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| Jun Hye Bin, Kim Jung Hoon, Han Ga In, Jae Hee, Dennis Oh |
This is a very funny drama which revolves around the transformation of Han Ga In. She is the CEO of an advertising company, and is at first ruthless. However, after hiring Jae Hee as her housekeeper, we slowly see her change into a softer, more vulnerable, character. With her makeup, Jae Hee also finds love rivals in Han Ga In's first love and her old friend Dennis Oh.
5. Dream High - Korea
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| Kim Soo Hyun, Ham Eun Jung, Bae Suzy, Taecyeon, IU, Wooyoung |
This is probably one of the best high school/music based drama, and there are some moments which literally make you laugh out loud. You follow Suzy, who joins Kirin Art School to pay off her father's debts, and the other high school students trying to achieve their dreams of becoming K-Pop stars.
4. Cinderella's Sister - Korea
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| Chun Jung Myung, Moon Geun Young, Taecyeon, Seo Woo |
A modern retelling of Cinderella, where Moon Geun Young's mother married Seo Woo's father, which makes them step sisters. Although Moon Geun Young grows to love her new stepsister, her dark past prevents her from bonding with her properly. After Seo Woo's father passes away, she finds out her stepmother's previous affection was all for show, and vows revenge on her stepsister and stepmother.
3. You're Beautiful - Korea
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| A.N.Jell |
Park Shin Hye joins boy band A.N.Jell in the place of her twin brother who is recovering from surgery in America. Will she be able to conceal her true identity from the boys and rivals? I love this drama, it's so funny, and has some of the most memorable scenes in drama history. I also love the OST, which is a mixture of acoustic and rock. Definitely worth watching & rewatching again!
2. Schemes of a Beauty - China
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| Sammul Chan, Ruby Lin |
This has to be one of the best historical Chinese dramas I've ever seen. It follows Ruby Lin, who enters the imperial palace and slowly climbs her way to become Empress. However, her childhood friend who mistakenly blames Ruby Lin for several unfortunate events becomes her arch rival, also trying to win the affection of the Emperor. On top of this, she has 2 mother in laws to go through too! It's a beautiful drama, and I would highly recommend you to watch this if you enjoy period dramas.
1. Autumn's Concerto - Taiwan
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| Vanness Wu, Ady An |
No matter how many dramas I watch, this one stands out above the rest. It is the most beautiful love story I have seen in asian dramas, and I was laughing one minute and crying the next. I would suggest a huge tissue box for this, trust me you will need it. Ady An and Vanness Wu were university sweethearts, but unfortunately due to a nasty accident where Vanness Wu was stabbed and had to go through brain surgery, he forgets about Ady An. Ady was also forced to leave by Vanness' mother, but she didn't realise she was pregnant until after she leaves. After 6 years, Vanness and Ady's paths cross, and although he doesn't recognise her, he can't ignore the mother and son who appear to be so familiar. But with a fiance of his own, and a mother who's deadly against the two getting together, will they have the happy ending they deserve? Guess you'll have to watch it to find out :)
Do you like asian dramas? Which one would you put as your number 1?
Tiny x
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