What I Watched in 2025
not all of these aired in 2025 will be watching a couple shows from previous years too but mainly Cdramas I completed or started this year - all dramas i started and watched more than 6 eps will be on the list
My challenge this year:
1 PTW Drama or Movie a month- ones that's been on my PTW for a long time
JAN: Spare Me Your Mercy- Thai BL, Mystery
FEB:
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1. Guardians of the Dafeng
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
TELL ME WHY THIS IS MY FAVE DRAMA and it's only Jan. Like it is at least top 3 i already know it cause i LOVE Joy of Life and The Blood of Youth and this is that drama with better family gags ahahaha the family is too much they kill me everytime but are so supportive of ML, also the silver gong leader Li Yunchun was the best, side characters are all well written, it's fun and light until ep 15 where i realized i cared so much for these characters and want them to be happy always
- The cases with Lin An's best friend broke my heart her acting is incredible Tian Xiwei and Wang Hedi killed it here, comedy and cuteness is great but it's hard to shift the tones and make each one stick, but writers and editors did their job and exceeded my expectations it went into depth of the ML how can you not love him. The main couple is better than dashing youth and joy of life in my opinion and even the eldest princess isn't what meets the eye, they subverted many tropes by making the drama about ML progressing in his powers and bringing justice to the world in his ways but there's the side of maintaining that balance, playing the game or else consequences
i love this drama and the trio of the ML and his 2 sidekicks being his hypemen is the best
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2. Blossom
Chinese Drama - 2024, 34 episodes
PETITION FOR ML TO PLAY A WHITE HAIR DEMON in another drama bc that grey wig and hoodie combo was so short lived but is the most memorable thing ever he's gorgeous and Meng ziyi even admits in an interview she was fangirling he noticed she treated him extra nicely and complimented him a lot when he was shooting in the grey wig haha RELATABLE QUEEN
MORE REBIRTH STORIES AND MARRIED COUPLE DYNAMIC PLZZZ he was so down bad for her ughhh my fave man is a hot general who everyone fears and respects that will do everything for his girl
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3. Moonlight Mystique
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
This is Till the End of the Moon without its flaws, they learned that they did TOO much in TTEOTM and it felt rushed, this one gives the same vibes, except Tan Tai Jin is more psycho but this storyline is more comedic at times, but the cases? The Rong Xian and saintess of fox tribe ling long arc broke my heart, this one also gives Fangs of Fortune level of star crossed lovers and tragedy but it's so good
SA DING DING I LOVE AND HATE YOU BC THE SONG IS GORG I NEVER SKIP THE OPENING BUT EVERYTIME IT COMES ON SOMEONE DIES!
Ugh Ao Ruipeng looks so good here, it's giving Dylan wang, he looks like him in certain angles too, i'm ready for him to be the It boy of china, also them being besties irl makes for so much good promo content they be doing the princess carry tiktok and seduction dances to each other it's tooo good
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4. Love of Nirvana
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
no one prepared me for HOW GOOD THIS WAS GONNA BE. Sure I spoiled myself the ending but this is Allen Ren's best work since One and Only and it has the same vibes too with him as a leader with hearbreaking backstory. The way he went from literally TRYING TO KILL HER EVERY DAY AND TORTURED HER MULTIPLE TIMES to adoring her so much she's his #1 priority was so moving
Xu Zhengxi i FEAR THIS WAS YOUR BEST WORK AND YOU ALREADY RETIRED IM SO SAD
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5. The Blossoming Love
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
OMG SUN ZHENNI IS SO PRETTY, while there's slower moments so i watch on 2x speed and it's a bit cheesy, i LOVE 2ND ML hahaha i love the trio's dynamic so much ugh 2nd Ml needs to be 1st ml in his own drama he is giving wang xingyue fate from before always stuck with no gf or dies early in dramas lol
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6. When the Phone Rings
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
on ep 7 it got so good but then it ended with a controversy and the ratings went downhill so on hold im scared lol, the tension is chefs kiss and set up is so WATT PAD CODED in the best way addictive, quick twist and turns
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7. Immortal Samsara: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 21 episodes
my nostalgic guilty pleasure, thank goodness i gave this another chance bc it's giving old school xianxia fantasy but when i watch it after YEARS it hits diff in a good way. It's cheesy, dramatic and fun but yeah we've come so far in editing and CGI haven't we this one looks dated and too saturated already
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8. Riverside Code at Qingming Festival
Chinese Drama - 2024, 26 episodes
will watch this after Guardians of Dafeng which i adore so much right now
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9. Flourished Peony
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
downloaded all the eps only seen ep 1 it's fun but subs is MGTV so it's AI
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10. Spare Me Your Mercy
Thai Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
Tor you gorgeous man I will always watch your dramas but a BL? SAY LESS this year we will be catching up to Thai dramas. I am picky now and only watch the thriller or mystery ones that are unique i love this writer i love Triage and Manner of Death so much ugh perfection
I love the set up of a cop and a serial killer doctor
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11. Rattan
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
on ep 3 good so far but got bombarded by Cdrama releases in Jan so on hold til a slower month gorgeous nature filled cinematography and the best styling on Jing Tian Yet!
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12. I Am Nobody
Chinese Drama - 2023, 27 episodes
i need to re watch this bc of s2 its so good tho but no time i am knee deep into diff dramas maybe i need to watch things on 2x speed instead of my tv only now lol,
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13. Narcotics Heroes
Hong Kong Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
the best tvb crime drama in ages, so nostalgic
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14. Overachievers
Hong Kong Drama - 2014, 30 episodes
not great but its good background noise and has a good cast
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15. Keep Running: The Ancient Tea-Horse Road
Chinese TV Show - 2024, 8 episodes
this was gorgeous from start to finish i cried and some of the games were boring compared to thailand water challenge with minnie but it was heartwarming especially the ending when all the minority ppl and ethnic group came out to cheer on the RM cast and gave them gifts just so touching
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16. Keep Running Season 12
Chinese TV Show - 2024, 12 episodes
obsessed and cried my eyes out at the special ep with everyone confessing their feelings and saying nice things to each other.
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17. Everlasting Longing
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
surprisingly thrilling and great pacing, plus song wei long look here is rlly good, bby is back and sure not the biggest fan of her but her scandal being cancelled for attending a R rated cabaret show by Lisa in PARIS not even in china got her banned? so dumb glad she's back i love her on running man tho
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18. Drifting Away
Chinese Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
oh this one is dark and explicit dropped in respect of original victims who said they glamorized it and tried to make them the criminal f4 also disrespecting the vicitms not getting all the consent before releasing this but
it's gripping hands down Zhao jinmai's best work to date the motional range here is so raw it's crazy
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19. Hello, Saturday 2025
Chinese TV Show - 2025, 52 episodes
my new addiction, so fun to see all the currently airing cast of dramas i like interact and have fun best ep so far is the Fangs of fortune one with the crazy dancing i laughed so hard it was an ab exercise
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20. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
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21. The White Olive Tree
Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes
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22. Love of the Divine Tree
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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23. Justice in the Dark
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
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24. A Moment but Forever
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
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25. Rented in Finland
Korean TV Show - 2024, 10 episodes
started for Eun Woo stayed for everyone else, he was sweet and polite but honestly the whole vibe is awesome and it was touching seeing the korean woman live alone in the middle of nowhere to pursue her dreams, the lifestyle of nature was difficult for city boys at first especially no wifi, no proper toilet or even food/stove at first
HAHAHA they struggled so hard cooking at times and walking 1 hr to get to the natural spring water well but this was so relaxing to watch
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26. Such a Good Love
Chinese Drama - 2025, 26 episodes
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27. Dominion and Devotion
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
enjoyed this so much except for the last ep was kind of rushed, it was beautiful though and acting? sizzling chemisty??? hello soooo good
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28. Love in Pavilion
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
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29. Money Is Coming
Chinese Drama - 2025, 27 episodes
i keep trying this but hate FL;s makeup lol maybe one of these days i will finish it
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30. Kill Lover
Chinese Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
i was sick in bed and tis saved me the overthe top melodrama blind ml revenge FL some dark and crazy moments, it's soap opera vibes not perfect in terms of budget or acting but they look good and you gotta be in the mood for wattpad trashy addictive vibes
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31. Filter
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
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32. The Prisoner of Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
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33. The Airport Diary
Hong Kong Drama - 2024, 10 episodes
wasn't good ended off so abruptly i was like WTF but nothing happens except for slice of life romance at the airport was waiting for a plane crash or something crazy 1 thing but nope it's more of PR for the airport and tourism i swear
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34. Nine Puzzles
Korean Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
started acting was so good fl is a bit quirky, she dealt with trauma in a weird way became a cop and kinda loves blood/gore mystery will pick it back up later
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35. Study Group
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
ONE OF THE BEST KDRAMAS this year UGHHH THE ENTIRE CREW IS ADORABLE, friendship? Action? wholesomeness and thrilling moments? YES can't wait for s2
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36. Feud
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
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37. The Seven Relics of Ill Omen
Chinese Drama - 2025, 32 episodes
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38. Revenged Love
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
it's too cringe for me sorry maybe later on hold at ep 4?
basically the MC seduces the love interest a rich snake loving basketball addicted nepobaby, the butt grabs are so aggressive and awkward there's nothing to grab lol
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39. Reset
Thai Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
SUCH HIGH QUALITY it's like marry my husband but make it more glam and gay
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40. A Dream within a Dream
Chinese Drama - 2025, 40 episodes
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41. The Princess's Gambit
Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
Smart ML x Smart FL? YESSS
ACTING IS 10/10 the tension, the true enemies to lovers vibe and Liu Xueyi is perfect he's always so intense that gaze I live for it! FL is smart and pacing keeps you on your toes
Kill first ask questions later ML but he’s not fully evil despite his reputation
This is what I wished Kill Me Love Me was I love liu Xue yi’s intensisity in the hate to love roles, this month the dramas hit harder bc xianxia fatigue is real i’m ready to skip them this month
Very thrilling and fast paced first few episodes so strong with the hook of ep 1 i was like wow it’s done already completely hooks you into the story
Prince Wuyin one of the villains later introduced is so good, from ruthlessness, charm to psychotic guy obsessed in a taboo romance his range? GIVE THIS GUY A BIG BUDGET MAIN CHARACTER PROJECT NOW!
EP 18'S KISS WAS WOAHHHH one of the most emotionally charged ones
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42. Head over Heels
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
this one is SO SO SO CUTE, the MC is the 2nd ML in Trauma Code the cutie doctor is here as a traumatized boy with ghosts and demons following him but he meets FL who has a crush on him but is also guarding him from dying. It's a mix of slice of life, supernatural romance and darker themes, mental health and isolation
I ACTUALLY LOVE THE 2ND ML SOO MUCH so i feel bad for him the trio''s friendship is genuinely beautiful
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43. The First Night with the Duke
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
Perfect to be watching alongside of a dream within the dream similar vibes except the kdrama ver she’s not avoiding him but ended up in a one night stand with the main character and being the prime minister’s daughter she decides she will change the story and be besties with the character she wrote the FL who was being bullied by everyone
This stars 2 former 2nd gen kpop stars turned actors seohyun and this is my fave role she’s done besides love and leashes, and taecyeon who is so good at acting from villain roles to smitten golden retriever this one is no exception
The chemistry is good and so is the humor him being devoted to her, but her being a modern girl saying no need to marry me just because we hooked up makes for some good laughs while it starts light and fun, there’s some drama mixed in there which i thought was balanced well it’s enjoyable, and i just love the trope of modern day humor reacting to ancient situations poking fun of it or realizing crap i’m in trouble caus eits not the norm there
It’s so easy to binge I love that the ML is instantly into her and looks at no one else
Also love the trope of FL being a secondary character in the story but changes it and her cocktail making knowledge is so fun as a social club for the wealthy
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44. Marry My Husband: Japan
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
SATO TAKERU that's it.
But it's more heartwarming romance focused than soap opera marry my husband, but i like both
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45. In the Name of Blossom
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
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46. Reborn
Chinese Drama - 2025, 23 episodes
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47. Coroner's Diary
Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes
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48. The Haunted Palace
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
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49. Our Unwritten Seoul
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
I LOVE MI JI SO MUCH how relatable and lovely is this drama? The way that they realized the grass is never greener on the other side twins switching lives and appreciating the other more, realizing that despite being looked down on Mi Ji was a bright and smiley girl who dealt with a lot of shit, took care of her grandma and was so empathetic
Meanwhile Mi Rae is great on paper dealing with mental health issues climbing the career and social latter in the big city, but there’s a rumor she’s a bop she was harassed by a higher up and everyone was too scared to side with her, she dismissed it all sucked it up and pushed through because of her family, she endured it all herself despite wanting to end her life, workplace gossip cliques and bullying is the worst
JR plays the most greenflag childhood friend ever there was a misunderstanding but she had feelings for him in high school thought he was dating her sister got distracted and ruined her future as a track star with a bad injury on her leg, but after switching to the city they meet a lot and he realizes he still has feelings for her, their healing words to each other and kindness made me cry, THIS DRAMA IS FUCKING PERFECT
also Mi rae's romance with strawberry farm rich boy is so funny its the true opposites attract
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50. Good Boy
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
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51. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
i need to watch this
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52. A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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53. Usotoki Rhetoric
Japanese Drama - 2024, 11 episodes
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54. Himitsu: The Top Secret
Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
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55. S Line
Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
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56. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy
Korean Movie - 2025
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57. The Next Prince: Uncut
Thai Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
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58. ABO Desire
Chinese Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
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59. Our Generation
Chinese Drama - 2025, 24 episodes
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60. The Immortal Ascension
Chinese Drama - 2025, 30 episodes
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61. Cinderella Closet
Japanese Drama - 2025, 11 episodes
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62. Shine (Orchestric Ver.)
Thai Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
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63. Better Late than Single
Korean TV Show - 2025, 10 episodes
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64. Weak Hero Class 2
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
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65. Khemjira
Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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66. Qingchuan's Veil of Vengeance
Chinese Drama - 2025, 18 episodes
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67. Moonlit Reunion
Chinese Drama - 2025, 38 episodes
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68. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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69. Luminosity behind the Palace
Chinese Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
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70. Kill to Love
Singaporean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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71. Memoir of Rati
Thai Drama - 2025, 12 episodes