K-Drama My Not Worth the Hype Picks
Dramas that are really hyped up but I personally plodded along or perhaps dropped .
So the top of the list are the worst and lower down the list are slightly bearable watches . I.e. it gets bearable from Moon Lovers onwards
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1. She Was Pretty
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
One word : unbearable with barely any potential
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2. The Penthouse: War in Life
Korean Drama - 2020, 21 episodes
This has been hyped up as the drama that broughtback modern soap opera vibes . It also enjoys a good international following and I wonder why . It’s so loud as everyone is speaking at the tops of their voices . It’s also poorly emotionally regulated
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3. The Legend of the Blue Sea
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Visually stimulating but offers nothing new and is a lacklustre effort when it comes to its genre . Really feel like I'm not missing out on anything .
The chemistry is super non existent . Should have been recast . The comedy was ANNOYING. -
4. Iris
Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes
This one is hailed as a must watch action pick with Lee Byung Han. His dramas are just not it for me and particularly this one
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5. Secret Garden
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
Different strokes for different people. It was unwatchable for me for too many reasons to list
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6. Someday or One Day
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes
Really wanted to like this because the story sounds so cool and it’s so hyped up but yikes territory it was for me
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7. Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
The story line had the potential to be cool but too much cheese ; the racist stereotypes were unforgivable and everything was painfully shallow and banal.
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8. The Heirs
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
A cheap imitation of Gossip Girl with no integrity
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9. Vincenzo
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
I like that it is a different sort of drama and the hype is well placed for that but it did come across as obnoxiously OTT and I have never made it past episode 4
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10. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Never had a moment to connect with the characters. The female lead was also insufferable and so was the set design that was too bright for its time period
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11. The World of the Married
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
The world building was just so determinedly without nuance - TORPID .
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12. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
Soooo hyped up but I just could not make it past ep 3 . Its a bit sterile
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13. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
The premise was illogical and made people look unnecessarily stupid for too long . Deft writing could have remedied all of that but no.
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14. City Hunter
Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
Another hyped up action drama in dramaland .Sigh.I almost liked this one . Loved the first 5 eps and even binge watched but then the plot threw away the most intriguing plot point and it just fell flat
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15. My Mister
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Hectic that this drama is even on here but alas. Just could not get into it AT ALL. There's a character called Ji An played by a pouty IU and the main male lead also has a pout. Pouts aside, there are some winning moments but it is a strong cup of tea that is just not my cup.
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16. Healer
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Somethings are just not right about this drama.
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17. Queen of Tears
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
This is the highest rated TvN drama beating CLOY. Umm, Felt like 3 dramas in one and the chemistry between the leads was barely passable . This review perfectly explains https://kisskh.at/profile/10319495/reviews/355097?r=notif&_nid=167642409#comment-17083291
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18. The Princess's Man
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
There seems to be nothing wrong with it much like Nirvana in Fire but it was one of those different strokes for different folks type of dramas
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19. Eternal Love
Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes
This is yet another example of different strokes for different folks. I never resonated with this drama . I found the CGI intensely overwhelming. The main leads stone faced and annoying and the set gimmicky . All things I , unfortunately, could not look past.
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20. Love in the Moonlight
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
I see this drama on a lot of k drama bucket lists and it really isn't worth it. There are better saegeks with this vibe out there . Its actually watchable though
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21. True Beauty
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
I think the fact this came out during the pandemic lends to its hype but jeez oh jeez. This is not good at all. Even if it is kinda for teens , there are better teen dramas out there .
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22. Her Private Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Its very much loved but it was just flat for me.
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23. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
They say it was the best historical of 2023, even best overall drama and most praised the leads for their performance. I am obviously not okay because it was actually the leads who brought it down for me
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24. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
You can definitely finish this one but it really is wearisome
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25. The King: Eternal Monarch
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Weird one because it was fun to watch but was an eternal mess at the same time .
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26. Strong Girl Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
What was the point of this drama ? So silly but oddly entertaining!
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27. It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
They say its "healing " they say its "perfect." I say its bewildering and shallow and uses mental illness i.e psychopathy as a crude entertainment device because they were lazy.It really was a tedious watch.
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28. Dong Yi
Korean Drama - 2010, 60 episodes
Its okay but for 60 episodes, Dong Yi's Mary Sue character made me weary.
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29. The Crowned Clown
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
It was very meh for me. I found the characterization wearisome.
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30. Beyond Evil
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
I am surprised by the hype surrounding this drama. Its got very drawn out pacing though I acknowledge its a good drama for most
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