Cry Worthy Dramas

Tear-jerkers & happy cries 

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  • When Life Gives You Tangerines

    1. When Life Gives You Tangerines

    Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes

    "I would definitely recommend this drama and would also recommend a tissue box on the side for the ugly crying that will follow. xD"

    Genres: Romance, Life, Drama
    MDL: 9.4

  • Move to Heaven

    2. Move to Heaven

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes

    8.0

    "I strongly recommend Move to Heaven. I cried from the first episode to the finale. In fact, I'm still looking for dramas that similar to this. It's so good, give it a watch."
    Genres: Life, Drama
    MDL: 9.1

    Cry Rating: 2/5
    - I teared up quite a few times mostly due to watching the actors cry. 

  • Nirvana in Fire

    3. Nirvana in Fire

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

    "By the end crying babies had nothing on me."

    Genres: Military, Historical, Drama, Political
    MDL: 9.1

  • Flower of Evil

    4. Flower of Evil

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.0

    "if you like hurt/comfort, this is the show that does it best"
    Genres: Thriller, Romance, Crime, Melodrama
    MDL: 9.1

    Cry Rating: 0/5
    - No tears

  • My Mister

    5. My Mister

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    "THIS - I had to take a break from K-Dramas for a while after this one. Both because of the emotional damage and also because it was so good I couldn’t really enjoy another one right away."

    Genres: Psychological, Life, Drama
    MDL: 9.0

  • My Dearest

    6. My Dearest

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    8.5

    "Ever changing layers of happiness and sadness, pain and survival."
    Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.9

    Cry Rating: 1/5
    - Some tears but mostly frustration :')

  • The Good Bad Mother

    7. The Good Bad Mother

    Korean Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

    "If you're looking for a heartfelt journey that will have you laughing, crying, and cheering, this is the one for you."

    Genres: Comedy, Life, Drama, Family
    MDL: 8.9

  • Go Ahead

    8. Go Ahead

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes

    "The first 10 eps of Go Ahead had me BAWLING like I was not expecting to cry that much?"

    Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.9

  • Navillera

    9. Navillera

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    "It’s honestly criminal how hard this made me cry"

    Genres: Life, Drama
    MDL: 8.9

  • Tomorrow

    10. Tomorrow

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    "When someone posts that they want to cry, I recommend Tomorrow."

    Genres: Action, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.8

  • Daily Dose of Sunshine

    11. Daily Dose of Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    "The most cathartic bawling I’ve ever done"

    Genres: Life, Drama, Medical
    MDL: 8.8

  • The Red Sleeve

    12. The Red Sleeve

    Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes

    "The Red Sleeve made me cry for days :("

    Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.8

  • Love Between Fairy and Devil

    13. Love Between Fairy and Devil

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes

    10

    Genres: Comedy, Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.8

    Cry Rating: 2/5
    - Many happy & wholesome tears were shed

  • Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

    14. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    "GOBLIN. Got me sobbing for days, I woke up I didn't even recognize my face."

    Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.8

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    15. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    7.5

    Genres: Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.7

    Cry Rating: 1/5
    - Shed a few tears at the end but it was against my will

  • Kill Me, Heal Me

    16. Kill Me, Heal Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    "With this drama you will laugh and cry in the same time, and you won't be bored at all."

    Genres: Psychological, Comedy, Romance, Drama
    MDL: 8.7

  • Cross Fire

    17. Cross Fire

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes

    "When I started watching this series I had no idea it would pull on my heartstrings so hard. This one kind of came out of left field, I did not know I would get so attached."

    Genres: Action, Youth, Sci-Fi, Sports
    MDL: 8.6

  • Till the End of the Moon

    18. Till the End of the Moon

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes

    8.5

    Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.6

    Cry rating: 3/5
    - I bawled at the end </3

  • Our Blues

    19. Our Blues

    Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes

    "You’ll laugh, cry, and sometimes just sit there in stunned silence because the emotions are THAT intense."

    Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.6

  • One and Only

    20. One and Only

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    "I think it may be the only cdrama that has made me sob."

    Genres: Military, Historical, Romance, Political
    MDL: 8.6

  • Lost You Forever

    21. Lost You Forever

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes

    "Didn't even know it was possible for my lacrimal system to pour out that much tears!!!"

    Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.6

  • Way Back Love

    22. Way Back Love

    Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

    Genres: Romance, Youth, Fantasy, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.5

  • Hi Bye, Mama!

    23. Hi Bye, Mama!

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    "I bawled my eyes out every single episode."

    Genres: Drama, Family, Melodrama, Supernatural
    MDL: 8.5

  • A Time Called You

    24. A Time Called You

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    9.5

    Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.4

    Cry Rating: 3/5
    - I have not clue if this made anyone else cry but this one had me deep in my feelings. I cried so many cathartic tears.

  • Because This Is My First Life

    25. Because This Is My First Life

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    "No spoilers, but I can safely say that if you want a drama that makes you squeal out loud, cry actual tears, and stays in your heart even after it's over WATCH THIS SHOW."

    Genres: Comedy, Romance, Life, Drama
    MDL: 8.4

  • Angel's Last Mission: Love

    26. Angel's Last Mission: Love

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    "I didn't think I'd get attached to this show so quickly, but, after the first episode, it pulled me in and I had to keep going. I never expected to cry watching this show. There's only a few shows that got me to cry, and this is one of them."

    Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.4

  • An Ancient Love Song

    27. An Ancient Love Song

    Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes

    "I've watched it almost 5 times now and i cry every 3 or 4 episodes"

    Genres: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.3

  • Good Bye, My Princess

    28. Good Bye, My Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes

    "I was sobbing on the flight from SG to NYC T_T"

    Genres: Romance, Wuxia, Drama, Political
    MDL: 8.2

  • May I Help You

    29. May I Help You

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    "It is painful, sad, and you will definitely cry no matter how strong you may be. But in the end, it reminds us how good it is to live, and that all the pain and hardship of life we may have gone through and will go through, are nothing compared to having been loved."

    Genres: Mystery, Romance, Drama, Supernatural
    MDL: 8.2

  • Uncontrollably Fond

    30. Uncontrollably Fond

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    "The acting felt very real and the story along with it was touching to the point where you cry very loudly!"

    Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Melodrama
    MDL: 8.1

  • Fated to Love You

    31. Fated to Love You

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    "Its a funny show as well as a sad one. It'll make you cry rivers and also make you laugh your lungs out."

    Genres: Business, Comedy, Romance, Drama
    MDL: 8.1

  • Marry My Dead Body

    32. Marry My Dead Body

    Taiwanese Movie - 2022

    8.0

    "You Will Laugh And You Will Cry!"

    Genres: Action, Mystery, Comedy, Supernatural
    MDL: 8.0

    Cry Rating: 2/5
    - One good & cathartic cry 

  • Hard to Find

    33. Hard to Find

    Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes

    "I've just finished this drama and my eyes are still wet from crying..."

    Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
    MDL: 8.0
    *mini series*

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