[FINISHED] Watchlist 2025

Watch history: Jan 01, 2025 - Jan 03, 2025

Status:  Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Dec 26, 2024
Total of Episodes:  07 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
I like that this is my first drama of 2025; it was a solid second season of the series. High stakes than ever, we know the games before and still give us something new. Rooting for every character on screen especially Gi-hun more than ever.  I can't wait to watch Season 03!

Watch history: Jan 03, 2025 - Jan 05, 2025

Status:  Completed
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Nov 22, 2024 - Jan 05, 2025
Total of Episodes:  12 episodes
Network: MBC
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
The drama started very intriguing and thrilling, I must say this drama is full of cliches that I hate, but it was done in a right amount of everything. I do wonder what happened on the final episode, it just completely random, or I just missed something. I hope that it should have established much better or was redone in different way. 

As for the actors, Chae Soo Bin  didn't disappoint me, I love every minute of her on screen. It's my second time watching Yoo Yeon Seok, last time I watch him was on Reply 1994, didn't bother to watch some of his drama, but now I have reason to watch it. I love his performance in this and looking forward to watching him more.

Watch history: Jan 06, 2025 - Jan 08, 2025

Status:  Watching
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Aug 26, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024
Total of Episodes:  12 episodes
Network: tvN
Stream/Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

Short Review:
Started solid but ended terribly.  I love how light and mesmerizing this drama. But as the story progressed it becomes cold, and unexciting. The excitement from the beginning of the series become let down from the predictable of the narrative. However, there are some hilarious and memorable parts in watching the series. 

Great to see Shin Min Ah drama again after Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. 

Watch history: Jan 08, 2025 - Jan, 2025

Status:  Watching
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 03, 2024
Total of Episodes:  02 episodes
Network: TVING
Stream/Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

Short Review:
It does remind me a lot of Extraordinary You. Short, Sweet & Spicy spinoff for No Love No Gain. 

Watch history: Jan 10-11, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Hong Kong Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Nov 23 - Dec 15, 2023
Total of Episodes:  02 episodes
Network: Viu TV
Stream/Watch on: Viu

Short Review:
❕1st Hong Kong Drama series I watched.
The original is still the best. It is an almost copy & paste of the original with some difference here and there. I do love that they have own take with the comics / webtoon background. However, wish that they show more taste or style of Hong Kong.

Watch history: Jan 11-12, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jul 05 - 27, 2023
Total of Episodes:  40 episodes
Network: Hunan TV
Stream/Watch on: Viu

Short Review:
My first C-drama of the year!!!
The visuals of the main leads are stunning. But aside from that... it was unremarkable. The narrative was overdone, and unbearable. Some narrative feels forced, and even the characters personalities and developments lack depth.  I'm disappointed how this series turns out, seeing how good the cinematography at the start of the series. 

I want to score the series a much lower rating (06) for skipping some scenes that are unbearable. But for Yang Yang  & Wang Chu Ran, I give it a 7. 

Watch history: Jan 13-15, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jan 04 - 26, 2024
Total of Episodes: 36 episodes
Network: Youko
Stream/Watch on: Viu

Short Review:
Didn't expect that this will be a good drama series. It was mixture of light, cute and romance altogether. Some scenes definitely remind me of What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.

Chen Xing Xu remind me a lot of  Jackson Wang. ?? 

Watch history: Jan 19-21, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jun 27 - Aug 16, 2015
Total of Episodes: 16 episodes
Network: SBS
Stream/Watch on: 

Short Review:
As much as I love this type of drama genre, this series is not doing it well. The narrative feels messy and all over the place. Aside from it, from a romance aspect the leads have a good chemistry and plus, points for Ha Ji Won & Lee Jin Wook for making the series easy to watch. 

Watch history: Aug 03-04, 2020 & Jan 21-23, 2025

Status:  Rewatched - Finished
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 09  - Nov 28, 2017
Total of Episodes: 16 episodes
Network: tvN
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

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Watch history: Jan 23-24, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Korean Reality Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 28, 2017 - Feb 10, 2018
Total of Episodes: 28 episodes
Network: KBS
Stream/Watch on: 

Short Review:
It's been on my on-hold for some time now. Did watch it wayback 2020 on youtube, but didn't finish it right away and left 20 episodes. 
I am shocked to find out this was my first introduction to Lee Jun Young !!! That's why when I watch him at Love and Leashes , he was so familar. hahaha!!

Watch history: Jan 27-28, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Dec 16, 2022 - Jan 5, 2023
Total of Episodes: 24 episodes
Network: Youko
Stream/Watch on: Viki

Short Review:
Thank God! it didn't disappoint! Thank to this drama and My Boss, I get over with my long C-drama slump.

Watch history: Nov 28, 2024 - Jan 29, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Nov 28, 2024 - Jan 9, 2025
Total of Episodes: 14 episodes
Network: ABS-CBN Studios / Amazon
Stream/Watch on: Viki

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Watch history: Jan 30 - Feb 01, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jun 13 - 29, 2023
Total of Episodes: 25 episodes
Network: Youko
Stream/Watch on: Viki

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Watch history:  Feb 10 - 12 2025

Status: Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates:  Mar 11 - Apr 08, 2021
Total of Episodes:  40 episodes
Network: Youku
Stream/Watch on: 

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Watch history:  Jan 25 - Feb 12, 2025

Status: Finished
Type: Korean Reality Series

Original Air Dates: Jan 14 - Feb 11, 2025
Total of Episodes:  12 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
I love the Episodes 1-4, but after that it just went downhill. It become the most annoying season. The pairings and the cast are just not that great. The screentime to other players are favored over the others, thus it has screentime towards one or two pairs. 

Watch history: Feb 24 - 26, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Japanese Reality Series

Original Air Dates: Feb 18 2025
Total of Episodes: 10 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
One of the good dating reality series I've seen so far this year!

Watch history: Apr 22 - 25, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Mar 01 - 16, 2024
Total of Episodes: 24 episodes
Network: Youku
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

Short Review:
It was good/decent Cdrama, the storytelling was straightforward and light. While I still cringe in some parts, I did enjoy and laugh watching this series.

Watch history: Jul 16 - 21, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Oct 09 - Nov 27, 2024
Total of Episodes: 16 episodes
Network: JTBC
Stream/Watch on: Viu

Short Review:
This adaptation of the Chinese drama is enjoyable! While it doesn't surpass the original, I appreciate how well-paced this version is. Bae Hyeon Seong's portrayal of Kang Hae Jun is fantastic, bringing new charm and depth to the character. Hwang In Youp and Jung Chae Yeon share great chemistry and performed their roles well, though the narrative falls short compared to the original. I dislike how this version ruins San Ha’s mom’s development arc from the original, completely flipping the narrative. I often skipped her scenes since she manipulates everything without facing any consequences. Even at the end, she shows no remorse for her actions, which was a real disappointment compared to the original drama.

Watch history: Jul 25 - 29, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Dec 18, 2021- Apr 09, 2022
Total of Episodes: 16 episodes
Network: GMMTV
Stream/Watch on:

Short Review:
At last, I finally watched this adaptation of Boys Over Flowers! I was aware of the other versions but didn’t watch them as thoroughly as I did this one. I must say, this version presents a modern retelling of the classic story beautifully. The actors, especially Tu and Bright, were fantastic, showcasing charm and wit that kept me glued to the screen. This is my third Thai drama, and I was pleasantly surprised by the stunning cinematography and the excellent handling of the narrative.

Watch history: Jul 22 - Aug 02, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jun 23 - Jul 29, 2025
Total of Episodes: 12 episodes
Network: tvN
Stream/Watch on: Amazon Prime Video

Short Review:
What an almost perfect drama. The chemistry between the leads (Choi Young Woo & Cho Yi Hyun) are great and I do love them watching from School 2021, and now here. I also love the story and chemistry between Jiho & Seong A characters. I wish they will appear or pair up together in a lead role together in the future. At first, I hesitated to watch the series since I'm not usually drawn to the supernatural and romance genre, having been let down by similar dramas in the past. However, this drama completely changed my perspective from the very first episode; it truly captured the emotions and exceeded all expectations. It is one of my recommended dramas to watch this year!!

Watch history: Feb 02 - 04, 2025

Status:  Finished
Type: Chinese Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Nov 03 - Dec 06, 2022
Total of Episodes: 36 episodes
Network: Youko
Stream/Watch on: Viki

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Watch history: Jan 30 - Feb, 2025

Status:  Ongoing
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 17, 2024
Total of Episodes: 08 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

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Watch history:  2025

Status: To be Watch
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: May 04 - June 09, 2024
Total of Episodes:  12 episodes
Network: jTBC
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

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Watch history: Jul 19 - , 2025

Status: Ongoing
Type: Filipino Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Jul 21 - Oct17, 2025
Total of Episodes: 65 episodes
Network: ABS-CBN
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

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Watch history:  2025

Status: To be Watch
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: Aug 17 - Oct 06, 2024
Total of Episodes:  16 episodes
Network: tvN
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

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Watch history:  2025

Status: Waiting for Release
Type: Korean Drama Series

Original Air Dates: , 2025
Total of Episodes:  07 episodes
Network: Netflix
Stream/Watch on: Netflix

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