Currently airing Asian dramas/shows I’m watching:
Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (SK)
Firstly, tigger warning for a storyline including suicide. This drama is about 3 very different families and how they become intwined in several ways over the years. This drama can be sad, really sad, but it also has some very sweet brilliant moments too. The character development is also some of the best I’ve seen in a while. And there are 2 characters who have amazing chemistry that I just need to get together already! (ep 32/100)
This one is just hilarious and has a surprising amount of heart too. This drama is about a boy who desperately wants a girlfriend and his bestfriend who is in love with him. It may sound like classic highschool drama but the interesting group of friends make it so much more than that. It’s shorter too so you can get through the episodes quickly! (ep 7/10)
This was my most anticipated drama in a long time and it’s really not disappointed! This show started off about Nokdu, a man who goes into hiding in a town full of widows, as a woman. The cuteness this show began with didn’t prepare me for how emotional it would get. Also Nokdu and Dong Joo’s chemistry has just grown and grown and they make me squeal! All the characters are so well rounded too! I love it (ep 22/32)
Off Gun Fun Night Season 2 (Thai)
I love this show with all my heart! It’s very sweet and a lot of fun. It’s not a drama it’s more of a talk show/sleepover hybrid. The hosts are Off and Gun who were the stars of the dramas ‘Puppy Honey’ and ‘Theory of Love’. And the premise of the show is that they invite their friends and fellow actors around to play silly games in their PJ’s. If you’ve seen any gmmtv dramas you’ll especially enjoy this. (ep 8/?)
Pete and Kao were side characters in ‘Kiss: The Series’ and ‘Kiss Me Again’ which were some of the first Thai dramas I ever watched. I was very excited for them to finally get their own drama. But their storyline in DBK is all about jealousy and I’m not a fan of jealousy storylines, but these two actors know these characters so well now that regardless of that I find myself really enjoying every one of their scenes. And on top of that the side couple have some insane chemistry. (ep 7/12)
TharnType The Series (Thai)
What began as an incredibly controversial drama I was considering dropping, now 7 episodes later I’m it’s biggest fan. It’s about two college roommates, one gay and the other homophobic. Seeing these two characters start off as enemies and both grow and change each other for the better has been such a beautiful experience and I can’t wait to see what’s to come! (7/12)
HIStory3: Make Our Days Count (Taiwanese)
This is a continuation of the HiStory anthology series. This time it’s about Hao Ting who is an idiot (but also not an idiot) who loves with his whole heart and Xi Gu, the smartest guy in school who’s extremely closed off after losing his parents. Seeing Hao Ting try to get Xi Gu to like him back has been too sweet to handle and these 2 are making this possibly my favourite HiStory series (sorry CTL) - the second couple are a bit meh but Hao Tings friends make up for that. (ep 12/20)
Finished Asian dramas I’m watching:
I love this drama too much, which is why I have been really taking my time with it. This drama is about Dan Oh who finds out her life is a manhwa (comic) and she is just an extra. This drama has been too perfect for words! Dan Oh is one of my favourite leads ever and her and Haru are also on my list of favourite OTPs too. As I said this is a perfect drama to me...so far. (ep 12/32)
Love Affairs in the Afternoon (SK)
Another brilliant drama! It’s about married couples who find themselves entering into affairs. This drama can be summed up in one word: POETRY! It’s shot stunningly, the script is magic and the actors are so real! Guys trust me, watch this for the main couple, I’ve never seen a pair so made for each other and who need each other so much. As I said pure POETRY! (ep 15/16)
Dramas/movies I’ve finished this month:
This is just a mini series but I NEED it to be remade as a full length drama. The premise is that a large percentage of the population at some point will have someone else’s name appear on their body (like a tattoo) and that person will be your soulmate. It’s a brilliant idea and was executed really well, I just wish there had been more time. (6 eps)
Another mini series, but this one is about an idol and a girl who works in a coffee shop who look identical. The idol has trouble showing her emotions, which is going to be an issue on a reality show where she’s meant to fall in love with a fellow idol, so the two girls swap places. This may be a premise we’ve heard of before but it was executed really well and felt new and different. (10 eps)
So I can’t really say anything about this movie. It’s basically about a boy from a poorer family who starts tutoring the eldest daughter of rich family. This movie is insane and by far my favourite of the year.
Another movie, but more romantic. This is the story of a boy and girl who keep meeting and falling in love but constantly keep getting torn apart. This one put me through the emotional ringer. I now love these 2 actors and although they’re really famous this is the first thing I’ve seen them in and I can’t wait to see their other projects now.
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