I'm looking for Asian historical dramas (preferably no fantasy) that has lots of romance (not super plot heavy). I find I really like the whole reverse harem or love triangle aspect (though it doesn't have to have it). I like when it's somewhat realistic (that's why I don't like fantasy). Really love emperor x female lead storylines. Im not crazy about comedy. I find myself drawn to the more serious, passionate ones with lots of angst (but can be cute and fluffy! I love that! Just not crazy about rom-coms).
Dramas I've liked:
The king in love (this was so cute. I felt the connection between the characters and the tension. Loved this)
Princess weiyoung (def. Would've liked more romance but the story was so interesting)
Empress ki
Scarlett heart ryeo
The moon embracing the sun
Queen for 7 days
Love in the moonlight
**(Just finished so adding to list) The Crowned Clown (this was awesome! Very interesting throughout so I was never bored. The romance was kinda lame but everything else was amazing.)
I've dropped or watched and didn't like:
Eternal love (EVERYONE and they mama recommends this one and I just can't. I was so confused with the different storylines and wasn't feeling the fantasy.)
Legend of the white snakes (too much fantasy and got kinda boring. I want more angst and tension between the leads)
Royal Nirvana ( watched bc I loved princess weiyoung and ML and has the serious , angsty aspect but storyline wayy too complicated . I was confused through almost the whole thing. Barely any romance just very plot heavy).
Ashes of love (again just too much fantasy and got boring)
Legend of fuyao
See here's the thing. I feel like I'm so picky which is why I'm asking for recommendations. I get bored so easily so really exciting dramas really float my boat. That's why I think I liked princess weiyoung so much even though there wasn't as much romance as I liked . I also find that yes I do like angst and heavy dramas, when there's too much plot I also get bored. I mean at the end of the day what I want is a romance drama. Idk hopefully my list of dramas I've liked and didn't like can help you guys recommend something but even if I don't get any I guess that's how it be . I'm too picky .
Thanks