Lasting impressions, memorable series
The dramas and series that made a strong impression on me, and stays in my memory.
Reasons can be because they invoke strong emotions, have superb acting, brilliant stories, well-made in all aspects ... reasons can vary, or be a combination.
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1. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Strong story, brilliant acting and production
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2. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
Wow. Quality production with superb acting and a strong story.
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3. The First Frost
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
It starts off so grey and with a deep tristesse, yet still beautiful. Then rays of light (hope) starts appearing. Strong acting and a story touching upon important matters.
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4. Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
An emotional story.
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5. Dating in the Kitchen
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
I think it was mainly the acting that hit me for this one. Not sure why, but I can't seem to forget about it.
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6. The Tale of Rose
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
This touched upon something for me as well ...
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7. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
Although an older drama, this is an epic tale, with brilliant performances of several actors.
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8. King the Land
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
You love it or you hate it, I believe? ;-) This is memorable mainly because of the chemistry between the main leads.
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9. D.P.
Korean Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
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10. Pachinko
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
(Incl. S2) Some exceptional acting, epic historical/family saga.
Minus: A bit hard to follow continuity and characters with the switching between time periods. -
11. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
Emotional!
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12. The Worst of Evil
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Brilliant acting! Rather intense, including action/fight scenes.
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13. Tomorrow
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Some of the individual episodes are small master-pieces.