My Ten Best Dramas 2025
Sorted by three categories: Kdramas, Jdramas, and all other asian dramas. Each listed by order of appearance throughout the year.
A COUPLE OF MENTIONS THAT AREN'T ON THE LIST:
BEST ACTOR: JUN HO in 'Typhoon Family'. Sorry, Park Bo Gum (you were great too) but Jun Ho knocked it out of the park with this one. Incredible acting and a great character. Too bad the drama had too many plot holes. Like, how did this company even survive?
BIGGEST DISAPOINTMENT: ASURA This should have been a favorite considering this is directed by Koreeda Hirokazu but these women did not vibe with me. The one thing you learn from this drama? All married Japanese men will cheat on you, you are either the wife or the mistress. Deal with it. Would rather rewatch Koreeda's 'The Makanai: cooking for the Maiko house' (2023).
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1. Study Group
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
BEST ACTION. As soon as you see the over-the-top action scenes, you know you're in for a fun ride. Looking forward to the second season!
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2. When Life Gives You Tangerines
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
BEST DRAMA OF THE YEAR. Not only of the year but probably the best of the past several years. Also BEST ACTRESS for IU.
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3. The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
BEST GROWTH. Where are the awards for this gem? A relatable story of struggling against the system.
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4. Spirit Fingers
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
BEST YOUTH DRAMA. Cute, quirky, and with actual growth too. Honorable mention to Kang Hye Won for BEST VILLAIN DEATH STARE back when she got called out for her BS.
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5. Marry My Husband: Japan
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
BEST REMAKE. Guys, it's better than the Korean original (and I couldn't even finish the original). BEST VILLAIN played by Shiraishi Sei. We love to hate a baddie.
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6. Then You Try Making It!
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
BEST ROM-COM THAT ISN'T A ROM-COM. Break-ups don't have to be bad, they can make us better people. [JAPAN]
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7. Hirayasumi
Japanese Drama - 2025, 20 episodes
BEST SLICE OF LIFE. Just living simply day to day and enjoying the small things in life. So relaxing.
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8. Justifiable Defense
Chinese Drama - 2025, 15 episodes
BEST COURT DRAMA. Compelling arguments on where the line between murder and defense are drawn.
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9. Light beyond the Reed
Chinese Drama - 2025, 18 episodes
BEST JUSTICE SERVED. You'll love the main couple in this sea of terrible people. This woman endured until the very end.
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10. Crime Scene Zero
Korean TV Show - 2025, 10 episodes
BEST VARIETY SHOW. The first two cases this season are so so good they overshadow the rest. But that's ok, i'll still watch every episode of this show even if it's mediocre. Been a fan since the first season. The production value this season is incredible. Can't imagine the hours that went into these sets. And the cast is better than ever. Glad to know there is another season coming!
