List of Korean Dramas Seen

B-

This drama has a familiar storyline yet undeniably charming and lighthearted. Since watching Twinkling Watermelon, I have become a fan of Choi Hyun Wook, and I’m excited to see him in a leading role in this romance.  His on-screen chemistry with Mun Ka Young is simply adorable. 

Although I appreciated the main couple, I found myself more drawn to the secondary couple, especially since the supporting female lead was my standout favorite.. My only critique of the show is the portrayal of the grandmother, who was quite villainous,  and the attempt to redeem her with a brief moment of grace felt undeserved. 

C

Having just finished the drama Healer, I found myself completely enamored with Changwook. I initially began watching this series back in 2018 but ended up putting it on hold a few months later for reasons I cannot quite recall. 

Now, however, I can say I have finally completed it. Changwook was the main reason I persevered through the episodes.  While it was an enjoyable experience, It was a solid watch, but I doubt I will watch it again. The standout performances came from Changwook, along with the actor who portrayed his father and the villain, who both brought a mix of intrigue and entertainment to the show.

A+

This drama is undoubtedly one of the best I've ever seen. The lead characters,Aesun and Gwansik's story of overcoming life's obstacles and cherishing the simple joys, is beautifully told. This is my first time watching IU, and she truly shines in her dual roles, while Bogum never fails to impress me. This role is undoubtedly his best yet, portraying one of the most admirable characters in K-Drama history. 

Get ready for a heart-wrenching experience with this drama that will leave you in tears. It's the most I've ever cried over a K-Drama, and its relatability is what makes it so impactful.

C-/7.2

First of all, I need to thank this drama for getting me out of my K-drama funk, because 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' genuinely wrecked me in the best, most game-changing way, and I needed something lighter to recover.

The first four episodes? Amazing. Fun, flirty, engaging, and exactly what I needed. Unfortunately, somewhere after that, the momentum started to slip. The last six episodes felt like a noticeable dip in quality, mostly due to some… questionable side-character writing choices. The second male lead and the ML’s sister were more irritating than compelling, and unfortunately, they contributed heavily to the downhill stretch. Like… they were actively dragging scenes down.  

Even the female lead, who started strong, lost some of her charm for a bit, which is sad because she had such a good introduction.

The male lead carried this drama on his back, and honestly? So did my girl Haeyoung. They remained a standout even when the writing wobbled. Every scene they shared reminded me why I was invested in the first place. Eye contact, timing, presence—they understood the assignment. At least when the leads were interacting, the spark was always there.

C/7.5

Everyone in this show truly does not deserve the 4th Prince—he needs to be protected at ALL costs. He is hands-down better than everyone else, and at this point, I was watching purely for Lee Joon-gi’s acting.

Lee Joon-gi was ridiculously hot in this role and completely carried this drama on his back. His emotional range, intensity, and screen presence were the only consistent highlights. By Episode 12, the story finally started leaning into real tension, and the 4th Prince continued to shine—especially when paired with the 14th Prince, which gave us some of the strongest scenes in the series.

As my 100th K-drama, this one was straight-up annoying. The acting and soundtrack were great, but the script was a mess. The angst was overdone and exhausting, and those last three episodes were straight-up nonsensical. I love IU, but I absolutely loathed Hae-Su as a character.

Honestly, this drama tested my patience, and the 4th Prince deserved so much better than his family and lover, who consistently ostracized him.

8.3