Pandemic blues weighing you down?
Why not live vicariously through drama characters where their worlds remain intact for the most part.
Well, aside from the drama that is. Here's our list.
Whoa boy! Divorce adventures abound here.
Past misunderstandings and a current fate of possibly an unfortunate series of events
lead to our cute female lead ending up employed by her ex husband's company.
It's hard when work options are so limited when experience and age could be a factor for landing the job.
When they parted they were poor and just had each other. His company had not yet taken off.
But in present time, he has everything one could simply want. And she had to live poorly and simply,
although it could seem a little sad.
She has this admirable optimistic valor, and I think you will really like her character.
So this gives us a new beginning of re-entry. You could say.
These two leads have a history.
They were married once before, shared a life, then it was over.
But what will happen when they see each other again after the passage of time?
Of course, they would be a little older.
But this is a K-drama so they don't age much from the looks of it, even if the time does fly by.
That's the magic of television.
All right, a second chance at romance is one of my own personal favorite themes.
There is no need to build awkward chemistry over 16 episodes.
The chemistry was always there right at the beginning, even though it might just be a flashback scene.
We know this couple have already shared their first kiss.
Watching new loves blossom and dramas is inspiring and one of the best parts right?
But I'll admit watching people fall in love with each other for a second time,
and seeing them find that sense of appreciation in each other,
and the attraction that likely never went away,
makes for fiery reunions that we can't wait to see unfold.
I really wanted to recommend this drama to you.
It has lots of rom com going on.
Very cute, younger oppa on the scene trying to win her heart,
which makes the male leader a little jealous, which can always be fun to watch.
You got some office politics and some amusing ex shenanigans scattered throughout.
I have a beautiful historical recommendation for you.
That seems to cover almost every aspect of the historical genre,
from battles, rivalry, betrayals, hidden identity,
and one of the most brooding love triangles ever.
I think Ji Chang Wook is one of the most jealous male leads I've ever seen in the drama.
He really does everything in his power as emperor to try and win the girl
who clearly doesn't want him but fate has brought them all together.
Time unravels their true feelings.
and if you like long stories with depth and agendas,
I think you will really enjoy this drama.
My favorite part was probably the gender bender disguise of Ha Ji Won's character
and her having to keep that identity secret.
Who doesn't love a good mysterious love triangle?
I like all kinds of dramas,
from serious, medical, crime, suspense and romance.
But this one was pretty silly, which made it a very fun watch.
If you want something for a very light watching, this drama could be a great choice to pass some time.
The gang of female cast are absolutely hilarious, but it's unfortunate that they all dated the same guy
and got taken
Even more so, that his twin brother shows up and they have to confirm that he is indeed a twin.
There was plenty of flirty scenes and a little love hate relationship to build up chemistry and tension
between the girl who becomes our sort of female lead and the twin that arrived.
Each of the girls seem to have their own little storyline while there's some friendly competitiveness between them.
This is a light fun drama to watch on the side.
Woo forced living situation
Mega hot sport team oppas all around and a talented female lead to help coach them along.
Of course, this is the recipe for love triangles were conflicts and you guessed it, drama
Thumping spike is a really cute lighthearted drama with a genre of school youth sports and romance.
I really recommend this cute and fun little drama.
School's out for the summer.
Well, I guess schools likely been out or on hold a little longer than that,
given our world's current situation,
whether you're learning at home, online or even safely attending classes.
The Angry mom drama covers the abuse of high schoolers bullying others into submission
and the pressures parents can inflict on already stressed out teens.
When the sudden death of a classmate lands one teen in the hospital,
her mom decides to have a mommy makeover and register to see what's going on.
And wow, she is stunning.
A cute mama but her glow up is very pretty and a great cover for her goal.
Albeit, the comedy interwoven with the real issues at hand is done quite excellently.
I think viewers will enjoy the pacing and diverse characters.
My favorite part was watching the mom trying to blend in as a teen
but also how strong she was against the bullies.
Not to mention, the OST is really memorable.
Drama tropes for breakfast, lunch and dinner here.
Can these young adults figure out themselves and their love lives.
You've got some late watching here with the usual formula which makes isn't easy and fun watch.
Our leads end up in a contract like situation to fool his parents into thinking that they are getting married.
But as they get more and more invested for real,
they happen to let their guards down the fluttery feelings of romance bloom
and we get to enjoy a series of cute dating-esque moments.
And it makes for a great visual treat.
Not to mention some good old second lead syndrome is also at play here.
And yes, he is a very handsome second lead oppa.
It might not be for everyone, but I'd say this is a safe choice for some enjoyable binge watching.
This is absolutely one of my most favorite guilty pleasure kdramas, which kind of has a reverse harem going on.
Our sweet female lead, who is currently single, works under a kind of overbearing boss
who happens to be totally gorgeous.
He is smitten with her but doesn't really have the best ways of showing it
and all she feels from him his grief and disappointment in the workspace.
But he's got her back in the most discreet and kindest ways.
He's always considerate of her.
But his jealousy can be a little cute,
as she appears to have a couple other possibly interested guys in the same workspace,
and they all seem to have their eye on her, including her ex who's just arrived
and she ends up having to be assigned to his team.
There's clearly some unresolved issues between them.
The office idol also tries to make his move.
This is a drama where the female lead is just showered with attention and has some very handsome options.
All right, we've been revisiting some older release titles here.
But this Netflix drama is gathering a lot of attention and positive reviews
with insight to a medical and hospital scenery to set the stage where around the clock care keeps everyone on their toes.
A group of longtime doctor friends share a lasting bond from their early med school days to their present work.
Oh yeah, they also made their own band, but they might have some creative differences to work out.
Will bedside manner and skill be enough to appease all their patients.
The force is strong with this one and I think it has a lot to offer.
As we watch our leads heal the sick or to deliver the news of a loved one gone,
I think we can all appreciate the message of empathy for others.
So I'm veering off path here a bit, actually four-by-fouring with this recommendation.
The previous mentioned dramas are all Korean ones I wanted to recommend for their merits in
visual storytelling, characters, romances, and appeal.
But this unusual, even corny, Chinese drama is like an anime come to life.
We've got a girl who can travel back in time under the guidance of a mysterious Master,
where she uncovered some surprising and interesting facts.
One is that the most glorious vampire with flowing white silvery hair that just comes to be so in love with her.
From ridiculous special effects to a weird bird like sidekick.
There's even reference to a Sailor Moon-like line, something like, "Pretty girls of justice triumph over evil."
Lou Yang is one of the most fun characters I've seen in the drama, and he's thirsty, all right.
Always saying he'll take a bite and she'll become his. If you like that sort of dialogue,
this oddball of a fantasy drama is great for a slump.
It's not over yet, the story actually continues in the journey part two, and I recommend watching both of them together.
Louyang, our handsome vamp, now with shorter haircut,
but still all kinds of handsome and has a wonderful sense of honor and devotion, is back.
He's got to get the girl right. He has a rival you can say.
The cast assume they're funny and unique roles in the conclusion of this two part series.
In its own quirky way this drama just wins.
You could say, the performances might seem a little over the top in a way that it's so bad. It's good.
It's on my rewatch list. It's just something different. And that's what I really liked about it.
I hope you enjoyed these recommendations.
Let us know your favorite drama you'd share with friends down below, and maybe it will end up on our next list.
See you next time MDLers. Thanks for watching..