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As much as I love romance I also enjoy darker themed drama that revolves around societal issues, mental health, or a really good thriller. They are in no particular order. Please do recommend some more!
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1. Save Me
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Cult. This drama tackles societal issue such as bullying and mental health. The female lead goes through a lot mentally and physically, but I heard people say that she constantly waits for the male leads to save her. However, I really don't see it that way given the situation she is thrown into and the fact no one believes her other than the male leads!
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2. Strangers from Hell
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Hell. This is a short drama that tackles mental issues. Based on a webtoon. The cinematography and transition from scene to scene is on point. It kept me on edge to what to know more of what is going to happen next.
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3. Parasite
Korean Movie - 2019
Parasite. The title says it all. It deals with social class.
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4. Nightmare Teacher
Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
Nightmare. This drama made me realize that not everything is what it seems. Each episode depicts a student tackling real issues regarding school life and the teacher presents them with a 'gift' to overcome their issues, but the 'gifts' have some drastic drawbacks...
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5. Train to Busan
Korean Movie - 2016
Apocalyptic. It really pull on your emotional string. Their is certainly character development with the protagonist as his perception of how he views the world change.
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6. The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Korean Movie - 2018
Witch. Honestly, the female lead really amazed me with her acting and it took me by surprise towards the end. This is one bad ass female lead that knows she is.
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7. Life
Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
Bully. This delves in the darker reality of bullying and the drastic measures that a person will go to in order to ruin a person's life for their own personal gain.
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8. Switched
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
Red Moon. This is another drama that focus on bullying and personal image. If you are pretty, you get everything, but if you are unattractive you get the leftovers.
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9. Girl from Nowhere
Thai Drama - 2018, 13 episodes
Mysterious. Did not fully finish it but I enjoyed the first few episodes I watched. The girl is definitely strong and mysterious.
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