Pure Nostalgia
The ones that got me into Asian dramas.
Caution warning: This list includes some major (charming) trainwreck works of television.
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1. Ojakgyo Brothers
Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes
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2. The Heirs
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
I discovered Korean dramas after stumbling upon a review of The Heirs. I guess it was Google sponsored or something. The memories... this show was such an event! Even as a kid in middle school I found it simultaneously cringy and addicting. Also, the hold Park Shin-hye had on the industry? Inimitable.
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3. I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
I was completely obsessed with this show. I think I rewatched it almost ten times (I know). Lee Bo-young's Jang Hye-sung is also one of my favorite heroines.
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4. Boys over Flowers
Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes
My first Japanese drama! "Makino?!"
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5. Boys over Flowers
Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
*screeching* Almost paaaaraaadiiiiiseee...
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6. Meteor Garden
Taiwanese Drama - 2001, 19 episodes
Pineapple hair rules.
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7. You're Beautiful
Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
This was my comfort show for a long time. Still (As Ever) is one of my favorite OSTs.
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8. Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo
Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
I could never, ever skip that opening.
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9. Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo Season 2
Japanese Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
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10. To the Beautiful You
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
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11. Heartstrings
Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes
That kiss scene. You know what I’m talking about.
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12. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Yoon Eun-hye and Gong Yoo had such great chemistry, I felt like I was invading their personal space.
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13. Full House
Thai Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
I actually watched this before the original Korean show. What is it with remakes?
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14. Full House
Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
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15. Secret Garden
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
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16. Flower Boy Next Door
Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
One of my ALL-TIME favorites. I had the episodes downloaded and rewatched the whole thing every once in a while.
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17. The Master's Sun
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
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18. Boss & Me
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
Shan Shan Comes to Eat! Probably one of my most rewatched shows for some reason? Zhao Liying was adorable as Shanshan.
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19. Gu Family Book
Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes
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20. Fated to Love You
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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21. In Time with You
Taiwanese Drama - 2011, 13 episodes
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22. One Liter of Tears
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
The title is true.
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23. Jewel in the Palace
Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes