News Dramas to cry to
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1. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
Enemies/Antagonistic to Lovers
Master × Student
Hidden Identity
Body Swap / Soul Swap
Fated Connection
Forbidden Love
Assassin × Nobleman
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2. Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Amnesia
Second-Chance Romance
She Falls First, He Falls Harder
Marriage of Convenience
Forced Proximity
Hidden Identity
Grumpy × Sunshine
Fated Lovers / Soulmates
Forbidden Love
Tragic Lovers Getting Another Chance
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3. Twinkling Watermelon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Time Travel
Parent × Child Friendship Without Knowing They're Family
Butterfly Effect
Found Family
Coming of Age
High School / Youth Romance
Friends to Lovers
Slow-Burn Romance
Fated Love
Love Triangle
Secret Identity
Disability Representation
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4. Lovely Runner
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
Time Travel
Second-Chance Romance
Fated Lovers / Soulmates
Butterfly Effect
He Falls First & Harder
Celebrity × Fan
Idol × Ordinary Girl
High School / Youth Romance
First Love
Multiple Timelines
Memory Loss / Forgotten Love
Right Person, Wrong Timeline
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5. Doom at Your Service
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Human × Supernatural Being
Forced Proximity
Contract Relationship
Enemies/Reluctant Allies to Lovers
Grumpy × Sunshine
Immortal × Mortal
Morally Gray Hero
Terminal Illness
Tragic Romance
Sacrifice for Love
He Falls First & Harder
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6. Mr. Plankton
Korean Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
Exes to Lovers
Second-Chance Romance
Forced Proximity
Terminal Illness
Runaway Bride
Dysfunctional Love
Tragic Romance
Abandonment / Parental Trauma
Found Family
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7. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Betrayal
Tragic Friendship
Revenge
Coming of Age
Actions Have Consequences
Loyalty & Brotherhood
Trio Friendship
School Bullying
Protective Best Friend
Traumatized Teenagers
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8. 20th Century Girl
Korean Movie - 2022
First Love
High School Romance
Friends to Lovers
Slow-Burn Romance
Love Triangle
Falling for the “Wrong” Guy
Best Friend’s Crush
Misunderstanding / Miscommunication
Right Person, Wrong Time
Nostalgic Romance
Tragic Romance
Bittersweet Ending
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9. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Time Travel
Modern Woman × Historical King
Chef × King
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Grumpy × Sunshine
Tyrant King
Royalty × Commoner
Forbidden Romance
Culinary Romance
Palace Politics
Court Intrigue
Fated Romance
Historical Fantasy Romance
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10. Teach You a Lesson
Korean Drama - 2026, 10 episodes
School Bullying
Vigilante Justice
Unconventional Teacher / Mentor
Government Agents × School System
Protecting the Vulnerable
Corrupt Authority Figures
Abuse of Power
Revenge / Retribution
Brutal Justice
Morally Gray Heroes
Found Family
Traumatized Characters
Social Injustice
Institutional Corruption
Political Conspiracy
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11. Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Immortal × Mortal
Fated Lovers / Destined Soulmates
The Chosen One
Prophecy Romance
Age-Gap
Forced Proximity
Sacrificial Love
Touch Her and Die
Grumpy × Sunshine
Found Family
Past Lives
Divine Punishment
Reincarnation
Love Across Lifetimes
I'll Find You Again
Fate Keeps Bringing Us Together
SECOND LEAD COUPLE
Star-Crossed Lovers
Reincarnated Lovers
Past-Life Romance
Forgotten Love
Tragic Lovers
Second Chance Romance
Tragedy in a Past Life to Lovers
Unknowingly Connected
Forbidden Love
Memory Loss
Karmic Love
Redemption
Right Person, Wrong Lifetime
I'll Find You in the Next Life
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