Absolute Perfection (Or, as close as you can get)
Basically, the dramas, short films, and movies that I view as perfect (or, close to perfect). What are my other requirements to make it onto this coveted list? Whatever I want them to be! Which basically translates to, my reasons vary wildly. My only real rule for myself is that I have to have rated it at least a 9/10 for it to qualify to be on this list.
This ranking is not always accurate as I sometimes struggle to place dramas/movies when they are almost equally fantastic but different in regards to genre/tone. I do my best!
May or may not contain spoilers. You have been warned!
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201. He She It
Thai Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
I'm not exactly sure what I just saw. Or, at least what REALLY happened. But, it was REALLY good though. Not just good, great. Truly.
The acting was amazing, the shots were fantastic, and it almost made me cry. Scratch that, it made me cry.Can be found on GagaOOLala or YouTube
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202. Two Lights: Relumino
Korean Special - 2017, 1 episode
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203. Baby Vampire Blues
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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204. Love Cuisine
Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 22 episodes
This really was very Classic K-Drama reminiscient. I felt very relaxed and light while watching it. Took me back. At the same time, things were improved here.
The FL could be silly, but she was also very thoughtful, quick-thinking, empathetic, and not to mention snarky in the best way possible. At the same time, while the ML could be arrogant due to his skills and status, he was also childish himself, considerate, and a sappy romantic.
I really grew to love the main leads together and root for them in all their endeavors.
Now, onto the pièce de résistance: My favorite side couple.
It took me a bit to see it between these two, but once I did, I was all in. I loved the way Wang Mai Zhi was not only charmingly and hilariously cocky, but also almost a tsundere, and Wei Qi Zhen took his teasing but didn't let herself get walked over.
I heartily recommend giving this drama a shot! 22 episodes will feel easy, trust me.Can be found on Rakuten Viki
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205. Fake It Till You Make It
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
This was a real treat of a modern C-Drama!
The leads were true, rounded, mature adults, both coyly and intentionally romantic, and highly ambitious and supportive of their partner.
They played "games" until they decided enough was enough, "I want to commit to you."
I felt warm all over watching them climb over papers and have their own personal realizations about their lives, ending the day coming home and sharing it all and enjoying each other's company.
Truly, a drama for the thoughtful romantics.
Highly recommended.
Can be found on Rakuten Viki
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206. Love Me, Love My Voice
Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes
I had such a lovely time watching this.
This is the fluffiest of fluffy romances, perfect for some guaranteed butterflies with zero conflict!
I loved how delicately the ML and FL talked to each other, as if the other deserved only a soft-spoken tone and sweet words. This couple felt like a hug and a sunrise rolled into one.
And the ML! This ML had no concept of toxic masculinity. Man cooked, cleaned, listened attentively, was never pushy, and supported his girlfriend's dreams and respected her abilities.
If you want something with a deeper meaning or to experience ebbs and flows in a relationship, this is not the drama for you. But if you want comfort and romance? Look no further!
I have no doubt I will rewatch this again, if only to see this couple fall for/get together all over again!
Can be found on Rakuten Viki
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207. Hold Me
Korean Movie - 2021
This was great! Strongberry always seems to do an amazing job with their short films.
I really liked the dialogue, acting, and the way it was shot. I'll definitely be watching it again. Honestly, it's amazing how much you can accomplish in 7 minutes with a short film.
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208. Lost Story
Thai Movie - 2020
Wonderfully shot and subtly told! Loved this!
Can be found on LineTV
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209. Romantic Station
Thai Movie - 2020
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210. Don't Say No
Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Let me take this moment to be a spokesperson for this drama: If you're looking for consent like in Lovely Writer, it's to be found here. If you're just looking for good consent in general, it's to be found here.
There are flaws in certain plot points of course, but I still felt things played out in ways that made sense taking our characters' personalities and backgrounds into account.
Some of you may come for just those "scenes" but will hopefully stay for more, that being the consent and communication shown between not just the main couple but the side couple as well.Regarding representation, because I would be remiss not to mention it, we had a confirmed Pansexual SML who was specifically called Pansexual at least twice and was described as being interested in/having dated men, women, and nonbinary people.
Link to Review: https://kisskh.at/profile/8835865/reviews/171825
Can be found on LineTV









