Hidden Gem Recs

POTENTIAL SPOILER ALERT: I am starting to add comments in my lists in lieu of reviews/notes so beware of the potential spoilers. I will try to keep them to a minimum because I get it.

From the Reddit thread: some of the lesser-known or lesser-recommended dramas that don't get enough love. These were all recommended as underappreciated dramas. I included every rec even though some I wouldn't personally categorize as hidden gems.

simplysam Sep 11, 2021

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1. You Raise Me Up

Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

8.5
2. You Are My Spring

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

8.5
3. Naked Fireman

Korean Drama - 2017, 4 episodes

8.5
4. Into the Ring

Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes

9.5
5. Rain or Shine

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

9.0

I loved this but don't personally feel like it is a hidden gem (even though it was recommended as such).
6. Don't Dare to Dream

Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes

9.0

Very cute show. Not exactly a hidden gem, but it was recommended so on the list it goes.
7. D-Day

Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

9.5
8. He Is Psychometric

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

8.5

Not really a hidden gem. Maybe just not recommended as often as others.
9. The Package

Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

9.0

I ended up loving all of the couples.
10. Mad for Each Other

Korean Drama - 2021, 13 episodes

8.0
11. Hello Again!

Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

5.5

I found the FL to be a bit of a mess and I nearly quit the drama, but everyone should experience some Bruce He in their life. He is so freaking adorable I can't stand it.
12. Find Me in Your Memory

Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes

8.5

Another good, slow-burn melo romance. There may be a little too much drama towards the end, but it's not enough to not make it worth the watch. Plus, I loved our ML. Need to see more of him in the future!
13. Please Don't Date Him

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

9.0

I was so completely charmed by this drama. Exactly the kind of off-beat romcom that I love. Definitely deserves more hype!
14. Train

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
15. Jugglers

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

6.0
16. Life on Mars

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
17. Cruel City

Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
18. Ho Goo's Love

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
19. 20th Century Boy and Girl

Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
20. Heard It through the Grapevine

Korean Drama - 2015, 30 episodes
21. Marriage Contract

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
22. Do You Like Brahms?

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
23. Moment at Eighteen

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
24. Top Star Yoo Baek

Korean Drama - 2018, 11 episodes
25. Avengers Social Club

Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
26. 9 End 2 Outs

Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
27. Lonely Enough to Love

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
28. Orange Marmalade

Korean Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
29. Pegasus Market

Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
30. About Time

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
31. She Would Never Know

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
32. Love Affairs in the Afternoon

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
33. Couple on the Backtrack

Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
34. I Need Romance Season 3

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
35. The King 2 Hearts

Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
36. The Universe’s Star

Korean Drama - 2017, 21 episodes
37. Queen of the Ring

Korean Drama - 2017, 21 episodes
38. Bad Family

Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes
39. Search

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
40. The Player

Korean Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
41. Save the Last Dance for Me

Korean Drama - 2004, 20 episodes
42. Dear My Room

Korean Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
43. Madame Antoine

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
44. Beautiful World

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
45. Hello, My Twenties!

Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
46. Warm and Cozy

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
47. Undercover

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
48. Stranger

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
49. Stranger Season 2

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
50. City Hall

Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes
51. Mystic Pop-Up Bar

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
52. All about My Mom

Korean Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
53. The Nokdu Flower

Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
54. The Third Charm

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
55. When the Weather Is Fine

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
56. Fix You

Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes

7.5
57. Dinner Mate

Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
58. Lie after Lie

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
59. Good Casting

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
60. Sweden Laundry

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
61. Extracurricular

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
62. Discovery of Love

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
63. Secret Love Affair

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
64. I'm Sorry, I Love You

Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

Sad ending
65. Secret Love

Korean Drama - 2014, 10 episodes
66. The Hymn of Death

Korean Drama - 2018, 6 episodes

Sad ending
67. The Fiery Priest

Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
68. The Witch's Diner

Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
69. The Road: The Tragedy of One

Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
70. Kill It

Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

Death of a main character :(
71. Hyena

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
72. Hot Stove League

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
73. Be My Dream Family

Korean Drama - 2021, 120 episodes
74. Kairos

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
75. Angry Mom

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
76. The King of Dramas

Korean Drama - 2012, 18 episodes
77. Pleasantly Surprised

Taiwanese Drama - 2014, 22 episodes
78. Kkondae Intern

Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
79. The Accidental Couple

Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
80. Good Manager

Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
81. Work Later, Drink Now

Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
82. Awaken

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
83. Children of Nobody

Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
84. Nobody Knows

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
85. Gap Dong

Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
86. Misty

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
87. Mistress

Korean Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
88. The Great Queen Seondeok

Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
89. Secret Boutique

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
90. Dr. Brain

Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
91. Duel

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
92. The Light in Your Eyes

Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

Not interested
Sad romance/bittersweet ending
93. I Do, I Do

Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
94. Love at First Hate

Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes
95. Touch

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

8.5