Shows where ml has a deep psychological trauma
I've seen many other ones but I felt like these actors were the only ones who perfectly portrayed it for me. The others all felt like they were acting, but these felt real to me.
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1. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
The ml has a deep psychological trauma and can't form a healthy relationship until he meets
her, who sees right through who he is. One of the rare dramas where the woman doesn't
directly try to change the man, but loves him for who he is and accepts to carry his burdens no matter how much she suffers. -
2. Piece
Japanese Drama - 2012, 13 episodes
Mizuho falls in love with emotionally detached Narumi and visits his house in secrecy due to
rumors that he sleeps around with girls in her school. Mizuho finds himself falling for him
hoping to help him but he's too broken. Throughout her relationship with him, she learns more about herself. -
3. Had I Not Seen the Sun
Taiwanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
A story follows an interview with a serial killer who killed his classmates. The female lead finds herself attracted to him as she finds out the real reason behind his murders.


