My 2026 Dramas
In chronological order of completion + pros and cons in my opinion
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1. Made in Korea
Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
Pros:
- Baek Ki Tae is an interesting protagonist. Heavily flawed, and not the good guy at all, but I liked that. Helps that Hyun Bin has charisma.
- Jang Geon Young is also a fun, energetic prosecutor. I'm used to boring, strict types, but this one had a nice personality.
- Ending was pretty good, even though I know there's a season 2 coming up. It works as both a midpoint and an ending.
Cons:
- I was not captured by every episode. Doesn't help that I'm not the biggest thriller fan.
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2. Moon River
Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
Pros:
- The main two actors were phenomenal. They essentially had to act as different characters and they pulled off their general feel.
- The romance was gut wrenching and angsty.
- The soundtrack!! Would make me cry in an instant.
Cons:
- 2FL's acting leaves much to be desired. Could not get behind her character cause she was ineffective at pulling her emotions through.
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3. Bloodhounds Season 2
Korean Drama - 2026, 7 episodes
Pros:
- Acting was spectacular for most actors, but especially Woo Do Hwan. He has a great range of emotions that he pulls off.
- Choreography is fantastic. It's the director's strength.
Cons:
- Sadly, it's choreography disguised as a story. Really, there is no story.
- Setup isn't good like the first one.
- Pacing issues. The story kept repeating the same beats and having the same hurdles. It got boring.
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4. Perfect Crown
Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes
Pros:
Romance between the leads is the highlight. Enjoyable enough.
The actors for the leads' assistants did a good job. They were the second most entertaining.
Costume design was phenomenal.
Absolutely loved the relationship between I An and his nephew. Wish there was more of it.
Give me more ruthless FLs! Please! (Also wish there was more of this.)
Cons:
There was not much plot or story.
Some plot points were rushed, and weren't satisfying to conclude.
The conclusion of the whole drama felt like it had no setup. Everything happened suddenly.



