Promising Dramas That Went Downhill

Some dramas look incredibly promising: great trailers, strong casts, and lots of hype. They start strong, but sadly don’t live up to expectations.


This is just my opinion. Feel free to add your own dramas and vote for your biggest disappointments.

ora_ng_e_ 6 days ago
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  • Dynamite Kiss

    1. Dynamite Kiss

    Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
    7.9
    200 points by 2 voters
    Kong Ji Hyeok works as the leader of the Mother TF team at a baby products company. He is sharp, calm, and executes passionately. One day, a team member, Ko Da Rim, ...more
  • My Dearest Nemesis

    2. My Dearest Nemesis

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
    8.1
    196 points by 2 voters
    In high school, Baek Su Jeong developed a crush on an online player named "Black Dragon," only to be humiliated when he turned out to be an awkward middle schooler. Sixteen years ...more
  • When the Phone Rings

    3. When the Phone Rings

    Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
    8.0
    191 points by 2 voters
    Baek Sa Eon, the youngest presidential spokesman in Korea, comes from a prestigious political family. His background includes roles as a war correspondent, hostage negotiator, and news anchor. Three years ago, he ...more
  • Beyond the Bar

    4. Beyond the Bar

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
    8.3
    99 points by 1 voters
    Yun Seok Hun is a partner lawyer and leader of the litigation team at Yullim Law Firm. He is a cool-headed risk-taker who pressures his opponents with creative logic. He is admired ...more
  • Genie, Make a Wish

    5. Genie, Make a Wish

    Korean Drama - 2025, 13 episodes
    7.9
    97 points by 1 voters
    Cold, impassive Ga Yeong has spent her life under her grandmother’s care, whose watchful eye and tough-love approach have helped keep Ga Yeong’s psychopathic tendencies in check. When Ga Yeong unexpectedly stumbles ...more
  • Love O2O

    6. Love O2O

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 30 episodes
    8.2
    96 points by 1 voters
    Xiao Nai is a gaming expert who, courtesy of his basketball skills, academic excellence, swimming talent, and game company presidency, also happens to be the most popular student on campus. When he ...more
  • Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling

    7. Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
    8.0
    95 points by 1 voters
    This is a story of how the 'rabbit' (Gu An Xin) brings home a 'big bad wolf' (Ling Yue) when she chances upon the hotshot executive after an accident. His injuries and ...more
  • Love Next Door

    8. Love Next Door

    Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
    8.3
    94 points by 1 voters
    Choi Seung Hyo is the most noteworthy young architect in Korea, and he runs the architecture firm "Atelier In." Not only is he nearly perfect as an architect, but he is also ...more
  • Touch Your Heart

    9. Touch Your Heart

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.2
    93 points by 1 voters
    Oh Yoon Seo is a popular actress. She is famous for her beautiful appearance, but her acting is bad. She gets involved in a scandal with the son from a chaebol family. ...more
  • Shine on Me

    10. Shine on Me

    Chinese Drama - 2025, 36 episodes
    8.7
    91 points by 1 voters
    The story follows the lively and energetic university student Nie Xi Guang as she steps out of campus and navigates the challenges of the professional world. During university, she experiences a bittersweet ...more

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