Checklist: Asian Dramas
Asian dramas to love, avoid, or just binge and not think about it.
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- StarsKu Hye-SunLee Min-hoKim Hyun-joongPoor girl attends the elite Shin Hwa High and is bullied by the leader of F4 (the four richest boys). He becomes attracted to her; however, she has a crush on his best friend. Whom will she choose?YEA: The starter. If you're going to enter the wonderful world of Asian dramas, you enter here. Pretty much every troupe you're going to come across is crammed into this one.
- StarsPark Shin-hyeJang Keun-sukJung Yong-hwaGo Mi-Nyu, a girl about to become a nun, is asked to cover for her indisposed twin brother, Mi-Nam, who's on the verge of becoming a k-idol. To do so, she disguises herself as a boy and joins A.N.Jell, a really popular boy band.YEA: A great chaser to "Boys Over Flowers." If you want to get "Paradise" out of your head, this musically-inclined gender bender will do the trick.
- StarsHa Ji-WonHyun BinYoon Sang-HyunA rich young CEO falls for a poor stuntwoman despite class differences, cultural traditions and the man's firmly objecting mother.YEA: If you want a more adult drama, or just feel like some good ol' magical realism, here you go.
- StarsAljur AbrenicaKris BernalMax CollinsA young woman who supports her mother and sister after the death of their father, To sustain their daily needs she earns a living as a tricycle driver.NAY: Most Asian drama lovers LOVE this series. Not really my cup of tea in terms of characters, but you may still wish to give it a go.
- StarsJang HyukJang Na-raChoi Jin-hyukA touching Korean drama filled with comedy about a girl who finds happiness, friendship and love in the most unexpected way!YEA: Sister is convinced this is the perfect Asian drama. You will cry, you've been warned.
- StarsJo Sung-haKim Hee-wonJung Hye-youngHuman/were-fox half-breed Choi Kang Chi discovers the truth about his origins and searches for the mystical Gu Family Book, which holds the secret to becoming fully human.NAY: Period piece with a tinge of magic that sounds like it would be amazing, but SPOILER if you're like me and rape bothers you, this drama will make you wish you had magical powers so you could un-see most of it.
- CreatorPark Jae-beomStarsJoo WonMoon Chae-wonJoo Sang-ukPark Shi Ohn, who is an autistic savant, aspires to become a pediatrician. He overcomes societal discrimination and uses his exceptional abilities to achieve his dreams.YEA: A quieter drama that makes you question if the writers even cracked open a medical textbook. Regardless, the lead actor gives a fabulous performance.
- StarsSung Dong-ilLee Kwang-sooJin KyungA love story between a psychiatrist named Ji Hae Soo and an author who had schizophrenia named Jang Jae Yeol.NAY: If you have a degree, or any background in psychology. DO NOT watch this one. It's not worth breaking your TV over.
- StarsHan Ga-inKim Soo-hyunJung Il-wooSet against the backdrop of a Korean traditional palace, this fantasy drama tells the poignant love story between a king and a female shaman.YEA: The first six episodes use child actors who COMPLETELY outshine their adult counterparts. Has it's problems, but still enjoyable.
- StarsLee Seung-giGo AraCha Seung-wonP4: are the new recruits in the violent crimes unit at Gangnam Police Station. The journey of four young cops as they fumble, learn, fall in love and find their way to becoming people the citizens can trust.YEA: Kind of a lighthearted take on some dark themes? Decent ensemble piece. Didn't really need to cram a love story in there, but it is an Asian drama after all.
- StarsSung JunUi-chul JungJo Bo-ahShut Up Flower Boy Band is a gritty underdog story with heart. Eye Candy is an underground rock band of high school boys. When they transfer to the elite high school, they begin a journey to find their place in the music world.YEA: Adorable one hit wonder story with a song that doesn't get old, no matter how many times per episode they play it.
- StarsJung Kyung-hoKim So-yeonYoon Hyun-minKang Min Ho is young man who want to revenge his uncle's unjust takeover of his father's company. Then he needs to undergo a heart transplant surgery. After the surgery, he completely changes and begins to learn the true meaning of love.YEA: You will want justice and SPOILER you will get it, just hang in there.
- StarsKim Sa-rangJu Jin-moJang Ki-YongIn his youth, Ji Eun Ho accidentally met Ji Eun Dong. She intercedes to keep him out of detention. The act of kindness, changes his attitude toward everyone. Eun Ho finds himself becoming very attached to Eun Dong. After losing her for many years, they meet by chance and fall deeply in love. This is the story of fate and everlasting love.YEA: If you like glacially-paced dramas, you will love this one. So slow, but a good time-jumper.
- CreatorKaoru TadaStarsHonoka MikiYûki FurukawaTomomi NishimuraKotoko Aihara, a high school girl who isn't that smart has to follow her father's decision after her father decides to live temporarily with his friend. She is surprised to learn that the boy who she falls in love with lives there as well.NAY: She's a stalker, but the casting is adorable.