✅ COMPLETED DRAMAS/MOVIES IN 2021

8-9-21  to 8-9-21 (1 day)

Original title: ブラックシンデレラ (Burakkushinderera) = Black Cinderella

Story:  Kamiya Manaha, a girl with little self-confidence enters the pageant. She then meets Tachibana Keigo, a handsome, self-absorbed boy and Shimamura Sora, a mysterious transfer student.  

What stands out: (+) fast pace; (+) character growth; (+) life lessons for teenagers; (+) chemistry; (+) nice ML and SML; (-) SLS

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamio Fuju (ML), Itagaki Mizuki (ML)

Couples: Keigo ♡ Manaha; Hayato (FL's friend) ♡ Himari (ML's friend) 

OST: Faith "Party All Night" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af8PBgY55T0

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 花束みたいな恋をした (Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita) = I fell in love like a bouquet

Story:  Hamane Mugi and Hachiya Kinu both miss the last train at Meidaimae Station in Tokyo and meet there. Their relationship develops romantically.  

What stands out: (+) realistic love story; (-) boring

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples:  Mugi ♡ Kinu

OST: ???

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 超级的我 (Chao Ji De Wo) = Super Me

Story:  It tells the story of a little-known screenwriter who discovers that he has developed a superpower that allows him to bring the treasures from his dreams back to the real world, thus marking the start of his supernatural life. 

What stands out: (+) Darren Wang's acting; (+) action; (-) confusing ending, read Google translate https://ayther.fr/super-me-fin/

Actors and actresses to follow: Darren Wang (ML)

Couples:  Sang Yi ♡ Hua'er

OST: Candy Song "Like You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEL5fUYG3Gw

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 새해전야 (Saehae Jeonya) = New Year's Eve

Story:  Four very different couples with very different problems, needs, and concerns face up to their worries and obstacles at the start of a brand new year. 

What stands out: (+) feel good holiday; (+) chemistry;

Actors and actresses to follow: Yoo In Na (FL), Yoo Yeon Seok (ML)

Couples:  Ji Ho ♡ Hyo Young; Jae Hyeon ♡ Jin Ah; Yong Chan ♡ Yao Lin; Rae Hwan ♡ Oh Wol

OST: instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRsRI1EGus&list=OLAK5uy_nF49HuQ0HFS3UP9zYTkdQkQ8gyaZBd2Hk

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 뒤로맨스 (dwilomaenseu) = Backmance

Story:  A quirky and provocative secret romance set in the theatre. A play based on a revenge plot is in progress with both leads keeping their true identities under wraps.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Ma Ro ♡ Shin Bom

OST: ???

8-4-21 to 8-4-21 (1 day)

Original title: 哀愁しんでれら (Aishū shin dere ra) = Cinderella addiction

Story: Overnight, Fukuura Koharu's life completely changes. At that time, she meets Doctor Daigo who is like a prince to her. He proposed to her and she accepts his proposal and they enjoy happy days together. But, one day, she commits a vicious crime. 

What stands out: (+) suspense; (+) acting; (-) gore ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsuchiya Tao (FL)

Couples: Daigo ♡ Koharu

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XABPt3HJg_g

8-4-21 to 8-4-21 (1 day)

Original title: N/A

Story:  Best friends TJ and Amanda are incredibly close. Watch them navigate their enduring friendship, while each deals with their complicated outside relationships. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) Philippines scenery; (-) ML's unrequited feeling

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: Nina "Through the Fire" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO_6X1Yc9wk

8-4-21 to 8-4-21 (1 day)

Original title:  いいね！光源氏くん し～ずん２ (Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun 2) =   Liked! Hikaru Genji-kun Season 2  

Story:  The new season picks up after the Genji returned to Saori's dimension at the end of season one. Bumps in the road seem to keep them from admitting their true feelings to both each other and themselves in the forms of attractive co-workers and the rumors of Genji's former wife possibly being in town. 

What stands out: (+) closure of S1

Actors and actresses to follow: Chiba Yudai  (ML), Kiriyama Renn (Support), Kamio Fuju (Support)

Couples: Genji ♡ Saori

OST:  ???

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title:  るろうに剣心 最終章 The Final (Rurouni Kenshin: Saishusho)

Story:  Himura Kenshin tries to live a peaceful life with Kaoru who runs a swordsmanship school in their village. Kenshin's past catches up to him causing the destruction of  Akabeko Restaurant, which was Kenshin's favorite place to eat. There, he finds a note with the word 'Jinchuu' on it. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) HE

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL), Mackenyu (SML)

Couples:  Kenshin ♡ Kaoru

OST:  One OK Rock "Renegades" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n5bpeh5NNg

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_The_Final

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title:  るろうに剣心 最終章 The Beginning  (Rurouni Kenshin Saishusho The Beginning) =   Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part 2

Story:  In the early days of Himura Kenshin as Hitokiri Battousai, he one day met Yukishiro Tomoe, a beautiful young woman who looks serene but always carry a sad face. Tomoe carries a huge burden in her heart which would change the life of Himura Kenshin forever. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) gruesome scenes; (-) SE (FL dies)

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Arimura Kasumi (FL)

Couples:  Kenshin ♡ Tomoe (FL dies)

OST:  One OK Rock "Broken Heart of Gold" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g-ZQxGSzsg

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_The_Beginning

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title: るろうに剣心 伝説の最期編   ( Rurouni Kenshin Densetsu no Saigo hen  ) =   Rurouni Kenshin The Last Legend Edition

Story:  Shishio has set sail in his ironclad ship to bring down the Meiji government and return Japan to chaos, carrying Kaoru with him. In order to stop him in time, Kenshin trains with his old master to learn his final technique.  

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) plot

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: One OK Rock "Heartache" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Yc2UsTAi8

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_The_Legend_Ends#Plot

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title: るろうに剣心　京都大火編  ( Rurouni Kenshin Kyoto Taika hen ) = Rurouni Kenshin Kyoto Great Fire Edition

Story:  Several months after Kenshin joins the Kamiya Dojo. Shishio Makoto plans to conquer Japan by destroying the Meiji Government, starting with Kyoto. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) some lead characters don't have not much screentime; (-) OE

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: One OK Rock "Might Fall"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjZqcDYbvAE

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_Kyoto_Inferno

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title: るろうに剣心 (Ruroni Kenshin) =

Story:  Former legendary assassin, Kenshin Himura, has now become a wandering samurai. During this time, he comes across and aides Kaoru Kamiya. Kaoru then invites Kenshin to stay at her dojo. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) OST (bias by OKRock); (-) confusing story unless read the manga or watch anime, need recap help

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: One OK Rock "Might Fall"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjZqcDYbvAE

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin_(film)

7-25-21 to 7-28-21 (4 days)

Original title: 加油，你是最棒的 (Jia you, ni shi zui bang de)  =  Come on, you are the best

Story:  Hao Ze Yu debuted 10 years ago through a talent competition. The years have not treated him kindly as he is now considered a has-been. He meets an unconventional team comprised of the beautiful, middle-aged Niu Mei Li, the chubby and unemployed Fu Zi and Fu Zi's dad who works as a driver. The three are determined to turn Hao Ze Yu into a big star.  

What stands out: (+) close to realistic portrayal for ex actors; (+) acting; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Allen Deng (ML), Sandra Ma (FL)

Couples: Hao Ze Yu ♡ Fu Zi

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95OYoVoAAjw

7-27-21 to 7-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: 파이프라인 (Paipeulain) = Pipeline

Story:  Drill-bit is a drilling prodigy who is offered by Geon Woo, the head of an oil refining company, a large sum of money for completing the impossible heist to drill into the pipeline between Honam and Seoul-Busan highway within a month. 

What stands out: (+) Seo In Guk and Lee Soo Hyuk together; (+) friendship; (+) humor

Actors and actresses to follow: Seo In Guk (ML), Lee Soo Hyuk (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

7-16-21 to 7-17-21 binge, watch as currently airing drama, and 7-26-21 binge

Original title: 陌生的恋人 (Mo Sheng De Lian Ren) = Strange Lover

Story:  Luo Qian Yi is a highly talented, young female violinist is into an accident and leave her with severe amnesia. When she attempts to work out what is going on, she discovers that a mysterious usurper who looks exactly like her appears to be on a quest to steal her identity.  

What stands out: (+) gray characters; (+) Song Qian's doppelganger acting; (+) suspense; (+) OE with possible HE; (-) draggy in the end for Chinese social service.

Actors and actresses to follow: (Victoria Song FL), Oho Ou (ML), Ryan Zhang (SML)

Couples: You Ze ♡ Xiao Dong (possibility)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5RxoHhrY4Y

7-24-21 to 7-24-21 (1 day)

Original title: 이미테이션 (Imiteisyeon) =  Imitation

Story:  Lee Ma Ha is a member of the new K-pop girl group Tea Party. She finds herself repeatedly crossing paths with Kwon Ryok, the center and most popular member of Shax. While Ryok initially dislikes Ma Ha due to her imitation of Li Ma, a popular solo singer, the two eventually begin to grow interest in one another and start a secret relationship that could put both of their careers in jeopardy. 

What stands out: (+) close to reality depiction of Kidol industry; (+) Kidols; (+) friendship; (+) side stories/side pairing don't develop well; (-) unnecessary pairing

Actors and actresses to follow: Jeong Ji So (FL), Lee Jun Young (ML), Park Ji Yeon (SFL), Jeong Yun Ho (SML)

Couples: Kwon Ryok ♡ Ma Ha; Yoo Jin (FL's friend) ♡ Hyun Ji (Tea Party member); Li Hyun (Shax member) ♡ Ri Ah (Tea Party member)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI7Sij72dtM

7-18-21 to 7-19-21 (2 days)

Original title: แค้นรักสลับชะตา (Keun Ruk Salub Chata) = Revenge of Love

Story:  Wat is a famous celebrity who is dating a famous model named Ginney. Tet is a famous pilot who is in a relationship with a doctor named Kulanji. But one day, the body of Wat and Tet have switched. 

What stands out: (+) topic body swap; (+) chemistry (first couple); (+) character growths; (-) illogical ending (not back to original body); (-) no punishment for villain (doctor dad); (-) happy ending (wedding pics)

Actors and actresses to follow: Alek (ML), Krating (ML), Namtarn (FL), Bua (FL)

Couples: Wat ♡ Ginny; Tet ♡ Kulani

OST: 

Eh Jirakon "Mistakenly" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fto_qSk4WPQ

Bowlion "The Word Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0hYBNZUXnQ

7-16-21 to 7-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: 白狐的人生 (Bai Hu De Ren Sheng) = The life of the white fox

Story:  Bai Xiao, a fox demon, cultivates behind closed doors through the help of the spirit pearl. With only a few days left until he completes his training, an unexpected encounter with a young woman Xia Kui ruins everything. 

What stands out: (+) plain ol' timetravelling romcom without any propaganda; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) life lessons: (+) little cactus demon; (+) ending; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Lu Zhao Hua (FL), Fiction Guo (ML), Zhang Yong Bo (Support - Demon Hunter)

Couples:  Bai Xiao ♡ Xia Kui; Si Chen (demon hunter) ♡ Ping An (FL's friend)

OST: Henry Huo "Singing of the Wind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5GT0BXEojc

7-17-21 to 7-17-21 (1 day)

Original title: DEEP โปรเจกต์ลับ หลับ เป็น ตาย (DEEP Por ce kt̒ lạb h̄lạb pĕn tāy) = DEEP Secret Project, Sleep, Die

Story:  Four insomniac med school students are lured into a neuroscience experiment that spirals out of control — and must find a way out before it's too late.  

What stands out: (+)topic; (-) slow paced for a movie

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Win ♡ Jane (potential)

OST: ???

7-16-21 to 7-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 새콤달콤 (Saekomdalkom) = Sweet and Sour

Story:  Faced with real-world opportunities and challenges, Jang Hyuk and Da Eun endure the highs and lows of trying to make a long-distance relationship survive.  

What stands out: (+) plot twist; (+) editing to trick audience; (-) cheating/love triangle

Actors and actresses to follow: Jang Ki Yong (ML), Chae Soo Bin (FL)

Couples:  Jang Hyuk ♡ Da Eun

OST: ???

7-15-21 to 7-15-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我们的新时代: 因为有家 (Wo Men De Xin Shi Dai ,  Yin Wei You Jia) = Our new era: because of home

Story:  College student and a village official Huang Si Qi and a popular Internet celebrity Zhuang Xiao Dong lead villagers to use e-commerce to gain profits and revitalize their hometown. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) natural setting

Actors and actresses to follow: Seven Tan (FL), Bai Jing Ting (ML), Kris Fan (Support)

Couples:  Xiao Dong ♡ Si Qi

OST: Mao Bu Yi "As Expected" For entire series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuA4uo_sWrk

7-14-21 to 7-14-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我们的新时代: 幸福的处方 (Wo Men De Xin Shi Dai) = Our new era: the prescription for happiness

Story:  In order to take care of her mother, Liu Shi Lan gives up on the opportunity to work at a renowned hospital in the city, and becomes a doctor in the countryside. She butts head with the black-bellied village secretary head, Hai Yang. 

What stands out: (+) topic on alzheimer/aging; (+) mother-daughter relationship; (+) chemistry; (+) Miao tribe/natural setting; (+) costume; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Janice Wu (FL), Leon Zhang (ML)

Couples:  Hai Yang ♡ Shi Lan

OST: Mao Bu Yi "As Expected" For entire series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuA4uo_sWrk

7-12-21 to 7-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: 殿下攻略 (Dian Xia Gong Lue) = Your Highness Raiders

Story:  Tu Si Yi, a famous idol, gets trapped inside a video game and his girlfriend Lin Zheng Zhengfinds ways to bring him back.  

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) chemistry; (+) ending- nice wrap in modern time

Actors and actresses to follow: Daddi Tang (ML), Huang Ri Ying (FL)

Couples: Si Yi ♡ Zheng Zheng; Shen Dai Fu ♡ Cha Rui Rui; Chui Sun ♡ Tu Si Ya; 

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY0Sd833YZQ

7-11-21 to 7-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 러브 리프레쉬 (Leobeu Lipeuleswi) = Love Refresh

Story:  Seo Nam Joo, who doesn't know about love, writing romance dramas as his next film, which only had unrealistic one-sided love. Seo Eun Ha is waiting for a romantic relationship to focus on a simple life 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (-) toothpaste PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Seo Kang Joon (ML)

Couples: Nam Joo ♡ Eun Ha

OST: N/A

7-11-21 to 7-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我和你的另一半 (Wo He Ni De Ling Yi Ban) = Me and your significant other

Story:  An underground laboratory accident has caused a distortion in time and space, thus transporting the brainwaves of pilot Gao Zirui into a parallel world. Hence, Gao Zirui finds his secretary Xiao Xiao who used to have a crush on him is now a promising and domineering female scientist named Jacky. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) gender role reversal

Actors and actresses to follow: Wayne Liu (ML), Daisy Dai (FL)

Couples: Gao Zi Rui ♡ Jacky

OST: BEST "The best my dear" (最好的 親愛的) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Na1umNiDEE

7-9-21 to 7-10-21 (2 days)

Original title: พราวมุก (Prow Mook) = Dazzling Pearl

Story:   Praomook doesn't get along with Chalunthorn because he misunderstood her. One day, his parents ask Praomook to marry Chalunthorn to remove the bad luck from him. He pretends to be gay to avoid her but she doesn't believe it.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Pon Nawasch Phupantachsee (ML), Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai (FL)

Couples: Chalunthorn ♡ Praomook; Marut )FL's friend) ♡ Petch (FL's sister)

OST: 

Image Suthita "Oh My Heart" ใจเอ๋ย https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=374ld1IsLG0

Sadanan Balenciaga "Those Eyes" ดวงตาคู่นั้น https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30hFoSY7jlw

6-28-21 to 6-29-21 (2 days)

Original title: พายุทราย (Payu Sai) = Sandstorm

Story:   Nares, the secondary heir of Phunara Golf Club, must return to Thailand because his half brother Narin, has vanished. He meets Sai, his brother's personal assistant, who is his unforgettable first love. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) OTT acting supporting characters; (-) violence/mean people

Actors and actresses to follow: Esther Supreeleela (FL),  Film Thanapat Kawila (ML)

Couples: Nares  ♡ Sai; Komes (ML's friend) ♡ Lita (ML's cousin)

OST: Mariam Gray "Heart Choose to Remember" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpSP67RocUo

6-29-21 to 6-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 도굴 (Do Gul) = Resurrection

Story:  Kang Dong Goo is an elite grave robber. He works with ancient tomb mural expert Dr. Jones and legendary shoveler Sabdari. Meanwhile, curator Yoon is an expert in ancient art. She offers an attractive but dangerous deal to Kang Dong Goo. 

What stands out: (+)  plot twist; (+) friendship; (+) prop

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Je Hoon (ML), Shin Hae Sun (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

6-28-21 to 6-28-21 (1 day)

Original title: 죽지않는 인간들의 밤  (jukjianhneun ingandeuleui bam) = Nigh of Immortal Humans

Story:  So Hee married the perfect man Man Gil. When she found out that she's about to be killed by him, she joins powers with her friends in order to kill him first 

What stands out: (+) topic; (+) secret; (+) Brocolli

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

OST: ???

6-28-21 to 6-28-21 (1 day)

Original title: 谈不了的恋爱 (tan bu liao de lian ai) = Love you can't talk about

Story:  a pair of deaf-mute people who met through the Internet and became a couple 

What stands out: (+) acting; (-) ad for mobile phone

Actors and actresses to follow:  Li Yi Feng (ML), Zhou Dong Yu (FL)

Couples: Li Bin ♡ Zhou Chun

OST: N/A

6-27-21 to 6-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: 結婚できないにはワケがある。(Kekkon Dekinai ni wa Wake ga Aru) = There Is A Reason Why You Cannot Get Married

Story:  Mariko Goto is 29-years-old finds her ideal man in Mitsuo Tomizawa, but he loves his doll Michuko.  

What stands out: (+) unique topic; (-) ML's mental health

Actors and actresses to follow: Hayami Mokomichi (ML), Wakatsuki Yumi (FL)

Couples:  Mitsuo ♡ Mariko

OST: she9 "Saikyo Place" (最強★ピース) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ko1DebAKGM

6-25-21 to 6-26-21 (2 days)

Original title: 着飾る恋には理由があって (Kikazaru Koi niha Riyu ga Atte) = There is a reason for the love to dress up

Story:  Mashiba Kurumi, a publicist for an interior design company, cares a lot about her appearance and about what others think. She is so busy with work that she forgets to renew her lease on her apartment and has to house with 3 strangers! 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) food; (+) fashion; (+) scenery

Actors and actresses to follow: Kawaguchi Haruna (FL), Yokohama Ryusei (ML)

Couples: Shun ♡ Kurumi;  Haruto (tenant) ♡ Ayake (tenant); Ryo (colleague) ♡ Nanami (colleague)

OST: Hoshino Gen "Fushigi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilnLczvLGAY

6-23-21 to 6-24-21 (2 days)

Original title: リコカツ (Rikokatsu) = Divorce Preparation

Story:  Mizuguchi Saki, an outstanding fashion magazine editor, grew up in a modern and liberal family. She meets Obara Koichi, the ace of the Air Rescue Wing of the Air Self Defense Force, who grew up in a strict military family. They met and quickly get married without dating. However, as they begin living together in the same house, their differences in lifestyles and values result in differences in opinions. Saki and Koichi soon decide to get a divorce. 

What stands out: (+) topic of divorce; (+) chemistry; (-) annoying/unnecessary characters: novelist, FL's mom

Actors and actresses to follow: Kitagawa Keiko (FL),  Nagayama Eita (ML)

Couples: Koichi ♡ Saki

OST: Pale Blue "YonezuKenshi" (米津玄師) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFxsgFCY-d4

6-20-21 to 6-20-21 (1 day)

Original title: 恋はDeepに (Koi wa Dipu ni) = Love is Deep

Story: Two unlikely peope:  Nagisa Mio, an oceanographer at Shibaura University of Marine Science and Technology, and Hasuda Rintaro, the second son of a wealthy family.  While Mio wants to protect the ocean and opposes the resort’s development, Rintaro is staking his life on it. 

What stands out: (+) beach setting; (-) SE (must watch special edition)

Actors and actresses to follow:  Ishihara Satomi (FL)

Couples: Rintaro ♡ Mio

OST: Back Number "Phantom Thief" (怪盗) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DPldNasDgY

6-16-21 to 6-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 秘密访客 (Mimi Fangke) = Secret Visitor

Story: A story that follows a family of four leading harmonious and contented lives. When a mysterious visitor starts residing in their basement, their lives are turned upside down as strange events begin to occur.  

What stands out: (+) acting; (-) plot

Actors and actresses to follow:  (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: Dollar Ron, Wang Shen Di and Shi Peng Yuan "Home Sweet Home" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhkPVfyYivg

6-16-21 to 6-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: フード・ラック！食運 (Fudo rakku! Shoku un) = Food Luck

Story: Yoshito grew up with his mother Yasue after his father passed away. His mother ran a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant that his father had left behind. Things changed after popular food critic Furuyama Tatsuya published false statements about their yakiniku restaurant. 

What stands out: (+) food; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsuchiya Tao (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

6-13-21 to 6-13-21 (1 day)

Original title: 空に住む (Sora ni Sumu) = Live in the Sky

Story: Naomi, whose parents suddenly die, lives in a high-rise apartment building in the city. She suffers from loneliness due to her parents’ deaths when she  meets popular actor Morinori, and they develop a romantic relationship. 

What stands out: (-) chemistry; (-) draggy for a movie; (-) OE

Actors and actresses to follow: Tabe Mikako (FL)

Couples:  Morinori ♡ Naomi

OST: Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS "Living in the Sky" (Sorani sumu) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12GvysXzExo

6-10-21 to 6-11-21 (2 days)

Original title: มนต์รักหนองผักกะแยง (Mon Ruk Nong Pak Ka Yan) = I love you Nong Onion?

Story: Kiew is an Isan who works in Bangkok. One day, his girlfriend breaks up with him. Heartbroken, Kiew decides to go back to his village, where he meets a girl called Chompoo. 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) Isan culture; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) singing/dancing;

Actors and actresses to follow: Nadech Kugimiya (ML), Bow Maylada Susri (FL)

Couples:  Kiew ♡ Chompoo; Richie (American teacher) ♡ Namfon; Yod ♡ Sompaen

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYPOZA6zLGFpCKsE4PvC_Tm76U6wAG9OI

6-1-21 to 6-2-21 (2 days)

Original title: 看见味道的你 (Kan Jian Wei Dao De Ni) = You Who See the Smell

Story: An accidental kiss sparks an unexpected romance when Lu Wei Xun, a wine critic with perfect taste, and He Bu Zui, a girl with no sense of taste, find that their senses have switched. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic of wine sommelier (professional wine critic) and wine wordl; (+) mystery; (+) chemistry; (+) acting of SML as doppelganger; (+) friendship; (+) cinematography; (+) winery setting;  (-) plot holes; (-) the supernatural element of taste switch is unexplainable; (-) the psychopathy of SML is unjustifiable

Actors and actresses to follow: Ireine Song (FL), Simon Gong (ML), Dai Chao (SML), Zhang Yu Qing (SFL)

Couples:  Wei Xun ♡ Bu Zui; Nan Ke ♡ Mi Ya; Chung Feng (ML's competitor) ♡ Bai Jing (ML's childhood friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WTkLHzZb6E

5-10, 5-26, 5-31 binge, 5-11  to 5-12, 5-17 to 5-19, 5-25 to 5-26 (currently airing)

Original title: 遇龙 (Yu Long) = Meet the Dragon

Story: A painful love story span in four tribulations and four mortal life times of a maiden and the dragon king Long Yan

What stands out: (+) fast pace;  (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) directing; (-)  scriptwriting;

Actors and actresses to follow: Dylan Wang (ML), Bambi Zhu (FL), Pan Mei Ye (SFL), Deng Wei (SML)

Couples: Long Yan ♡ Liu Ying / Yuan A Yu / Feng Chen Yue / Gu Qing Yan; Qian Xun (Luo Fang leader i charge of reincarnation) ♡ Qing Qing (bird fairy); Zhi Yuan ♡ Liu Ying

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcwgxGhFVbM

5-27-21 to 5-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: 陛下在左，老板在右 (Bi Xia Zai Zuo Lao Ban Zai You) = Your Majesty is on the left, the boss is on the right

Story:   On Fu Bao's 24th birthday, she accidentally got a wish note. There, she casually wrote down the wish to sleep with her handsome boss Wei Lai. Just when Fu Bao intends to make extensive use of the notes, the owner of the notes Li Ming Shi appears in front of her door, but claims to be a king of a country.  

What stands out: (+) fast pace; (+) many kisses; (-) low budget

Actors and actresses to follow:  Yang Ze (ML)

Couples: Li Ming Shi ♡ Fu Bao

OST: HK Group, Lon, Shang Chen "You who appered by accident" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEP3QfNtACM

5-3-21 to 5-4-21 (binge), 5-6-21 to 5-8-21 (currently airing) , 5-13-21, 5-20-21 (binge)

Original title: 御赐小仵作 (Yu Ci Xiao Wu Zuo) = Little Imperial Coroner

Story:  Young girl Chu Chu came from a family of coroners. She meets Prince Xiao Jinyu, a dignified prince in charge of criminal lawsuit. Together, they manage to unravel a shocking case that has dragged on for 18 years.

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) mystery/secrets

Actors and actresses to follow: Su Xiao Tong (FL), Wang Zi Qi (ML), Zhao Yao Ke (SFL), Yang Ting Dong (SML), Wang Yan Bin (Support - ML's bro)

Couples: Xiao Jin Yu ♡ Chu Chu; Jing Yi ♡ Leng Yue;

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thzztiHVm0I

5-19-21 to 5-19-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我爱喵星人 (Wo Ai Miao Xing Ren) = I Love Catman

Story:  Liang Qu is a chic, confident, and cold but charming half-cat, half-human.  His first love Miao Xiao Wan, is an honest woman who's created an app that translates cats' sounds and language 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) eye candies; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Oh Se Hun (ML), Janice Wu (FL), Song Wei Long (SML)

Couples: Lian Qu ♡ Mao Xiao Wan

OST: ???

5-19-21 to 5-19-21 (1 day)

Original title: 合法伴侣 (He Fa Ban Lu) = Legal Partner

Story:  Gu Da Bai pretends to be gay and his best friend's significant other, who is a legal UK citizen, to avoid being deported. While dealing with the immigration process, Gu meets his new neighbor, He Min. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) London setting

Actors and actresses to follow:  Aarif Rahman (ML), Sandrine Pinna (FL)

Couples: Gu Da Bai ♡ He Min

OST: ???

5-17-21 to 5-19-21 (3 days)

Original title: 八零九零 (Ba Ling Jiu Ling) = 8090

Story: "Sunshine Home" is a home for the aged founded by Grandma Lin, in which she entrusts to her granddaughter Ye Xiao Mei.  At this time, Guo San Shuang arranges for his grandpa to enter the facility. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic on elderly/aging; (+) life lessons about relationships (+) friendship; (-) draggy; (-) unnecessary characters/side stories

Actors and actresses to follow: Bai Jing Ting (ML), Janice Wu (FL)

Couples: San Shuang ♡ Xiao Mei

OST: Yoyorock playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6kUfXBjqfA&list=PLSRYPfEGKj5HlmY0AcretYIDDWDLR9fBt

5-16-21 to 5-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: บาปอยุติธรรม (Barb Ayuttitham) = Injustice Sin

Story: Chittawan goes to jail because was framed for killing his fiances' father. After getting let out, he decides to take revenge on the people who are the cause behind him having to go to jail. 

What stands out: (+) suspense; (+) Boy's acting; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Boy Pakorn Chatborirak (ML), Gina Yeena Salas (FL)

Couples: Tawan ♡ Baifhon; 

OST: 

5-15-21 to 5-16-21 (2 days)

Original title: นาบี ฉันจะไม่รักเธอ (Nābī c̄hạn ca mị̀ rạk ṭhex) = Nabi, I Won't Love You

Story: Pichet is married to Waree and has a son, Kawin. Sirin manages Pichet's club. Soon thereafter, Waree is found dead and Sirin has disappeared without a trace. Nabi, Sirin’s sister, starts working at Pitchet's club to find clues to Sirin’s possible whereabouts. Meanwhile, Kawin is determined to learn whether his mother's death was accidental or if she was murdered.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) acting of Nat as ML's aunt ; (-) draggy; (-) mean/aggressive ML

Actors and actresses to follow: Joss Way-ar Sangngern (ML), Fah Yongwaree Anilbol (FL), Luke Ishikawa Plowden (SML)

Couples: Kawin ♡ Nabi; Pong (FL's friend) ♡ Saeng (FL's friend)

OST: 

Male version Fluke Gawin "Dust" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_KiayG9wGQ

Female version Aye Sarunchana "Dust" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-AjdcqjAUU

5-14-21 to 5-15-21 (2 days)

Original title: แต้มรัก (Taem Ruk) = Love Score

Story: On her first day as a teacher, Kumari is late to school and runs afoul of the school’s owner Kao.  Kumari is shocked to find the owner won’t fire her after all and is actually flirting with her!    

What stands out: (+) FL's family; (+) Muek (FL's brother) and Than (FL's student); (+) Thai food/desert; (-) mean girls (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Pae Arak Amornsupasiri (ML), Aom Sushar Manaying (FL), Victor Chatchawit Techarukpong (FL's bro), Fiat Pattadon Janngeon (SML - bro)

Couples:  Kao ♡ Mod; Tul (ML's friend) ♡ Wi (ML's secretary); Than (FL's student) ♡ Dao (FL's student)

OST:  Aye Sarunchana "When will you reach her heart?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJsPyXPeng

5-12-21 to 5-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: อุบัติร้ายอุบัติรัก (Ubaat Rai Ubaat Ruk) = Incident in love

Story:   Thisappass, a charming casanova businessman, never thought that there would be someone who would reject a perfect guy like him.  And that too,  that it would be his secretary, Jitsagao. However, there is a secret. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) second couple; (-) draggy; (-) FL's OTT acting in the beginning when scared of ML; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Masu Junyangdikul (ML), Mo Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen (FL), Mac Wiranakarn Wattanakun (SML),  Namcha Sheranut Yusananda (SFL), Ball Jitpanu Klomkaew (Support - FL's friend)

Couples: Mong ♡ Jit; Ko ♡ Mon

OST: 

Alyn "Waiting for the day you change your mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-kS4b71Zg

Tong Pakkaramai "Do you hate it?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx3YGz1YAjI

5-10-21 to 5-11-21 (2 days)

Original title: ยุทธการปราบนางมาร (Yuttakarn Prab Nang Marn) = Battle Against the Devil

Story:  Rampapat has to take her father's place as the executive producer of a film production company. She can hit everyone with her eyes and kill them with her words. Yuttakarn, who's a player and cunning, is her new secretary.  

What stands out: (+) unique theme of filming industry; (+) chemistry; (+) real kisses; (-) draggy; (-) mean FL; (-) unnecessary side stories;

Actors and actresses to follow: Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul (FL), Tao Sattaphong Phiangphor (ML)

Couples: Yuttakarn ♡ Rampapat;  Simon (actor) ♡ Da (fan)

OST: 

Klear "Ruk Reu Lauk (Sa Ban?)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU3FZsmNGdI

5-9-21 to 5-10-21 (2 days)

Original title: 司藤 (Si Teng) = Rattan

Story:  Many years ago, the plant-alien hybrid Si Teng was killed and buried her remains at the base of a great cliff. Resurrected by the unwitting actions of a young architect by the name of Qin Fang, Si Teng finds herself in a strange new world. 

What stands out: (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) location; (-) draggy; (-) unnecessary characters;

Actors and actresses to follow: Sally Jing (FL), Vin Zhang (ML)

Couples:  Qin Fang ♡ Si Teng

OST: (part 1-4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NrsT5SXvJU and (part 5-9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5mj_yU3iJM

5-7-21 to 5-8-21 (2 days)

Original title: 可惜不是你 (Kěxí bùshì nǐ) = Unfortunately, Not You

Story:  Ye Zi, a major in chinese art painting and Xiang Ze Yi, a major in oil painting met and fell in love in college. However Ye Zi was heart-broken when Xiang Ze Yi suddenly left without a word. 

What stands out: (+) life/love lessons;  (+) Kris Fan's acting; (+) side couples/stories; (+) all's well ends well; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) symbols; (+) female character's costume; (+) OST;  (-) ending to interpretation; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Kris Fan (ML), Cecilia Boey (FL)

Couples: Ze Yi ♡ Ye Zi; Yuan Lang (SML's friend) ♡ Zhu Xuan (FL's friend);  Da Niao (ML's friend) ♡ Xi Ran (FL's friend); Wu Kai ♡ Cheng Xi (FL's friend)

OST: Kris Fan "When I See Your Eyes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlG98YG5V4

4-13-21 to 4-18-21 binge; 4-19, 4-26, 5-3 (9 days)

Original title: 长歌行 (Cháng gē xíng) = Song of the Long March

Story:  A scheming prince leads the bloody coup and kills the family of Li Chang Ge during the raid, although she manages to escape. Li Chang Ge has her mind firmly set on revenge, but she suffers an unexpected defeat against the armies of General Ashi Na Sun, who decides to keep her in his service. 

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) character growths; (+) eye candies; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship of unlikely; (+) sismance; (+) bromance; (+) costume; (+)props; (+) OST; (-) death of good characters;  (-) comic scenes; (-) rush ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Dilraba Dilmurat (FL), Leo Wu (ML), Liu Yu Ning (ML), Rosy Zhao (FL), Alen Fang (ML)

Couples: Ashi Na Sun ♡ Li Chang Ge; Hao Du ♡ Le Yan; Mu Jin (Eagle's advisor) ♡ Mimi (Chang Ge's maid/friend); Xu Feng (ex Gongsun's aide) ♡ Shi Ba (ex Chang Ge's follower after General's death)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRP-g51dMlI

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 主夫メゾン (Shufu Maison) = Stay-at-home Husband

Story:  A fashionable condominium found by a newlywed, but the living conditions are limited to "house husband". Riku became a "house husband" without even thinking about it.  

What stands out: (+) unique topic; (+) eye candies; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Yuki Kousei (ML), Inaba Yu (ML), Okuno So (ML), Isomura Hayato (ML), Seto Toshiki (ML),  Yahagi Honoka (FL)

Couples:  Riku ♡ Kazuka; Kentaro ♡ Yu; Haru ♡ Mari; Ryunosuke ♡ Sawako; Shin ♡ Rio

OST: SPiCYSOL "Only One:"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpKhOCTiYgo

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: きみの瞳（め）が問いかけている (Kimi no Me ga Toikaketeiru) = Your Eyes Are Asking

Story:  Kaori lost her eyesight and family in an accident. Rui was once a promising kickboxer, but something happened in his past to cause him to disassociate himself from everyone. Kaori's smile brings out a change in Rui.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) acting FL as a blind woman

Actors and actresses to follow: Yokohama Ryusei (ML), Yoshitaka Yuriko (FL)

Couples:  Rui ♡ Kaori

OST: BTS "Your Eyes Tell" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv6iUvB_SOI

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 如梦令 (Rumengling) = The Dreamlike Seal

Story:  The general's daughter, Bai Li Xing Xuan, is on a secret mission to find a lost seal.  As she investigates, she must marry Fu Ye, a rich playboy by day, and masked hero  ‘The Red Demon’ by night. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) steamy kisses; (-) vertical camera

Actors and actresses to follow: He Hong Shan (FL), Caesar Wu (ML)

Couples:  Fu Ye ♡ Xing Xuan

OST: 

Caesar Wu & He Hong Shan "Seeing each other happily" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9kFq6kVo-I

Shuan Sheng "Like a dream but not a dream" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueQkQPNXL9Q

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 可不可以，你也剛好喜歡我 (Kěbù kěyǐ, nǐ yě gānghǎo xǐhuān wǒ) = Can You Just Love Me Too?

Story:  Tian Xiaoxiang is a girl who loves tarot fortune telling, but deep down, she has another love, which is her childhood friend Li Zhuhao. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Zhu Hao ♡ Xiao Xiang

OST: ???

4-28-21 to 4-28-21 (1 day)

Original title:  서복 (Seobok) = Seobok

Story:  Former intelligence agent Ki Heon encounters the first-ever genetically mutated human clone, Seo Bok, who holds the secret to eternal life.  

What stands out: (+) PBG acting; (+) bromance; (+) CGI; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow:  Gong Yoo (ML), Park Bo Gum (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

4-27-21 to 4-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: ホットママ (Hotto Mama) = Hot Mom

Story:  Matsuura Natsuki works at an apparel company and dreams to be a world-class fashion director. One day, she reunites with former classmate Miura Motoya and spent the night together. Natsuki finds herself pregnant a few months later.  

What stands out: (+) story; (+) costume; (+) the baby; (-) no Eng sub; (-) draggy business

Actors and actresses to follow:  Nishino Nanase (FL), Chiba Yudai (ML)

Couples: Motoya ♡ Natsuki  

OST: Aimer "Ever After" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLnVzH__Jqk

4-20-21 to 4-20-21 

Original title: 刺杀小说家   (Ci Sha Xiao Shuo Jia) = Assassination of the Novelist

Story:  Desperate to find his missing daughter, a father agrees to help a mysterious woman assassinate a novelist. 

What stands out: (+) witty humor; (+) Dong Zi Jian's acting in fantasy world; (+) cinematography; (+) CGI; (+) BGM

Actors and actresses to follow: Yang Mi (FL), Dong Zi Jian (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

4-19-21, 4-19-21 (1  day)

Original title: 140字の恋 (140ji no Koi) = 140 Character Love

Story:  Shohei Tsubutani spend his days daydreaming based on novels he finds on Twitter and finds another user with the same passion who he names "my Twitter girlfriend", Itoka Tsuji. One day, she moves in the room next to his.

What stands out: (+)plot twist

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Wayu ♡ Rin

OST: home version Suzuki Airi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXi3H-8AhD8

4-15-21, 4-18-21 (2  days)

Original title: ชีวิตเพื่อฆ่าหัวใจเพื่อเธอ (Cheewit Puer Kah Hua Jai Puer Tur) = My Life is to Kill, My Love is for You 

Story:  Wayu is a trained assassin who falls in the love with Pavarin, the daughter of a rich business man who is also an underground drug lord. 

What stands out: (+) interesting plot; (+) fighting/shooting action; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Jes Jespipat Tilapornputt (ML), Mo Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen (FL)

Couples: Wayu ♡ Rin

OST: 

Ae Jirakorn "Wun Nee Mee Tae Tur" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lApYQ052buQ

Pijika "Kai Mee Tur" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXNGiady1kU

4-13-21 to 4-13-21 (1  day)

Original title: マイルノビッチ (Mairunobitchi)= Mairunovich

Story:  Kinoshita Mairu, is an unpopular high school student, who thinks she's ugly and plain is quickly transformed into a cute girl by the handsome and cool boy, Kumada Tenyu.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) eye candies

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamio Fuju (ML)

Couples:  Tenyu ♡ Maru; 

OST: opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GgTyqazNTo 

4-10-21 to 4-10-21 (1 day)

Original title: 青きヴァンパイアの悩み  (Aoki Vuanpaia no Nayami ) = Trouble of the Blue Vampire 

Story: Due to the influence of COVID, Sou and Aoi, immature vampires, whom depends on the monthly blood distribution from the Vampire Association headquarters in Romania, have to suck blood on their own.

What stands out: (+) funny topic; (+) cartoon parts: (+) bromance; (+) sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Kiriyama Renn (ML), Goto Yutaro (ML)

Couples:  N/A

OST: opening ZAQ "Moonlight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0aAwI9X9h0

4-10-21 to 4-10-21 (1 day)

Original title: 미션 파서블 (Misyeon Paseobeul) = Mission Possible

Story: Yoo Da Hee, a Chinese Ministry of State Security’s top secret agents, is sent to close the net on the smugglers. Part of the plan involves linking up with a South Korean special operative. But due to a case of mistaken identity, she is unexpectedly told to meet up with Woo Soo Han, a bumbling and inexperienced private detective whose small-fry cases. 

What stands out: (+) plot twists; (+) comedy

Actors and actresses to follow:  Kim Young Kwang (ML), Lee Sun Bin (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: ???