Sad and/or Bad Endings ( ｡•̀ ᴖ •́｡)

Warning: Spoilers in the comments

(WIP) I know there are more I've watched that I should add, I'll have to go back and look at those that have been a long time

These rankings start from unhappy endings, heartbreaking deaths, and rage inducing twists, down through irritating 3rd act temporary breaks-ups and time jumps, shoehorned plot nonsense, rushed resolutions, and dramas that kinda just petter out and end with a whimper...

To masochistically watch later: Mr Sunshine, Snowdrop, Red Sleeve, Eternal Love, Us & Them, 25 21, Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight, Move 2 Heaven, Youth o May, Crowned Clown, Light in Ur Eyes, Legends, A Journey 2 U, Smile Has Left Ur Eyes, 1 & Only, Scarlet Heart, M Name, Princess Wei Young, Gu Family Book, Legend o Yun Xi, Yumis Cells, Memorist, Stranger, Rattan, Tale of Nokdu, Heartbeat, Everybody Luvs M, Scandal of Chun Hwa, Memory, Wolf, Hymn o Death, Hi Bye Mama! Stairway 2 Heaven, Partners for Justice Season 2, Good Bye M Princess, 49 Days, Autumn Tale, T Winter t Wind Blows, When t Devil Calls Your Name, Let Me Be Ur Knight, Song o Glory, City o Streamer, King's Woman, Lost Track o Time, Before W Get Married, I'm Sorry I Hope U, Maid's Revenge, Monthly Magazine Home, Supervisor Husband, Imperial Doctress, Siege in Fog, Beauty o Resilience, Dear Liar, I Will Never Let U Go, A Luv 2 Kill, Circle o Luv, What Happened in Bali, Addicted, Homme Fatale, Now We R Breaking Up, Embrace Love, Broker, Moorim School, Method, Destiny's Luv, Buried City 2 Shut All Lights, Demon Girl, A Life Time Luv

Chinese dramas with bad endings (109 shows)

Cdramas with sad ending, open ending or unsatisfied ending (56 shows)

Worst Ending Ever (111 shows)

Sad/Tragic Endings (95 shows)

K-Dramas with bad or disappointing ending (10 shows)

Sad Ending/ Open ending BLs (58 shows)

bad ending (9 shows)

Bad ending (9 shows)

Carleigh_Barleigh Nov 21, 2025

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1. Decision to Leave

Korean Movie - 2022

9.0
2. Even if This Love Disappears Tonight

Korean Movie - 2025

8.5

MCD--I literally woke up the house bawling lol
What a poignant exploration of the enduring nature of love beyond loss that makes life worth living gaaa I'm going to start crying againnnnnnn
3. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

9.0

MCDs and heartbreak wow what a depressing ass drama... I mean I love the cast of characters and the chemistry between them, but goddamn that tragic ending... Rushed to the point of confusion also
4. 20th Century Girl

Korean Movie - 2022

8.5

MCD and eye roll at this sadistic plot twist boo this did NOT hit
5. When the Phone Rings

Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

8.0

So unnecessary wtf??? I mean, I still recommend watching, but the finale is ridiculous lmao
6. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.0

MCDs galore, but then HEAs for all. Goblin lives up to the hype, the angst is so worth it!
7. Crash Landing on You

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

10

MCD that felt so unnecessary... This is my favorite drama, and the first I like to suggest to drama newbies. I believe a trigger warning is absolutely needed, unlike the death of Seung Jun!
8. Mr. Queen

Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

9.0

Let them live happily ever after boooo
9. Bad Buddy

Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

8.5

Just let them live happily ever after!
10. Strong Girl Nam Soon

Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

7.5

MCDs booooo I wanted living redemption for both these beautiful baddies...
11. Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart! Special Episode

Thai Special - 2025, 1 episode

7.5

WTF... MCD sike! If this never gets a sequel what a joke... I don't even recommend watching this special, unless you're morbidly curious lol
12. Alice in Borderland Season 2

Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.5

WTF cliffhanger
13. Alchemy of Souls

Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes

9.0

MCD...? cliffhanger
14. Weak Hero Class 1

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.5

su hooooo TT what a cliffhanger... Season 3 when??
15. Kill Me Love Me

Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes

8.0

MCD but this shit's so angsty start to finish that a HEA would feel out of place...
16. Hotel del Luna

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

9.0

MCDs that are sad but beautiful
17. Uncontrollably Fond

Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

8.0

MCD but it's like the whole plot, why did I even start this, I musta been in quite an emo mood lol one of my only dropped dramas, please let me know if you think it's worth finishing
18. Ancient Love Poetry

Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

8.5

Get on with it!
19. Boys over Flowers

Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes

8.0

Got weird
20. Boys over Flowers

Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes

8.0

Every version of this gets better... F4 is amazing! Excited to see where its adapted next ><
21. Meteor Garden

Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

8.5

Starts so strong and I love it, but lmao wow does it get silly and it has a big, stupid forced-separation time jump
22. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

8.5

Boo forced separation time skip! Especially cuz we didn't get to watch our hilarious male lead traveling to the future, freaking people out, and figuring out modern shit! Where's the classic makeover montage?? So much wasted potential and a blink 'n miss it reunion...
23. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

9.0

got so convoluted... The mystery plays out ridiculously... Gaaa and all the memory bs... But the chemistry between the leads makes this drama a favorite rewatcher of mine
24. True Beauty

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

8.5

stupid 3rd act break up, still one of my rewatchable favorites
25. Can This Love Be Translated?

Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

8.5

Really feel like we skipped over the climax... And straight to a quick get back together
26. Secret Garden

Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

8.5

petered and fuck that mom so bad
27. Splash Splash Love

Korean Drama - 2015, 2 episodes

8.0

Boo...
28. Doona!

Korean Drama - 2023, 9 episodes

8.0

Boo!
29. Ashes of Love

Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes

9.0

petered
30. King the Land

Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

8.0

petered
31. Dynamite Kiss

Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes

8.5

petered
32. My Love from the Star

Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

8.0

petered
33. KPop Demon Hunters

Movie - 2025

9.5
34. Train to Busan

Korean Movie - 2016

9.5