inspiring & teary
motivational stories that broke me into pieces, then made me want to change the world the next day
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1. Itaewon Class
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
still leaves a huge impression on me all these years. one of the best written protagonists (& squad) in this genre
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2. D.P.
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
d.p is in my top 5 if not top 10 kdramas (of all time). emotional rollercoaster of the dark reality and exploring junho's fight against the system
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3. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
another one of my favorite squads EVER. inspires my desire to specialize in trauma care
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4. Victory
Korean Movie - 2024
coming of age movie about a cheerleading squad, love the whole girl cast <3
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5. Navillera
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
a lesson that your age doesn't matter, as long as you're passionate. miss this gramps
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6. Move to Heaven
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
every episode BROKE me, a real portrayal about those who have passed (and abt moving on)
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7. Life on Mars
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
this was more crime/psychological(?) thriller than anything but i love this squad sm & the ending was REALLY sad and bittersweet
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8. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
emotional rom-com classic that i still think about a lot
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9. Road to Boston
Korean Movie - 2023
war-time sports film that made me cry fr
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10. Dream
Korean Movie - 2023
motivational, feel-good but definitely tearjerking sports film that teaches perseverance
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11. Officer Black Belt
Korean Movie - 2024
love kim woobin so much. his character here was inspiring w its heartfelt moments/message
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12. 71: Into the Fire
Korean Movie - 2010
war movies are always heartbreaking...this historical story in particular (abt the student squad) hurt me