In a drama, I personally value these things in this order:
- Story/Script
- Characters/Character Development
- Acting/Actor Chemistry
- Visual Effect Quality (CGI if applicable)
- Action Choreography
- OST Music/Music Timing
- Actor Attractiveness
Thus, my ratings are loosely weighted in the same way. I only rate dramas that I finish.
Specific aspects of dramas I like the most that don't necessarily affect my ratings:
- Mature, realistic romance
- Romance is present, but not made as important as the plot
- Well designed/executed fight choreography
- Multifaceted characters (especially villains)
- Fleshed out side characters
If you like some of the same things, then maybe my list will be useful to you.
Actors/Male singers I like a lot: Lee Joon Gi, Liu Yu Ning, Li Xian, Alen Fang, Liu Xue Yi, Bai Jing Ting, Liu Yi Jun, Zhou Shen, Lars Huang, Jonghyun
Actresses/ Female singers I like a lot: Shin Hye Sun, Julia Xiang, Bai Lu, Zhao Jin Mai, Song Zu Er, Liu Shi Shi, Lu Yu Xiao, Zhao Lu Si, Wang Chu Ran, Liang Jie, Xing Fei, He Lan Dou, Dai Lu Wa, Tian Xi Wei, Zhou Ye, Jane Zhang, Zhang Bi Chen, Shan Yi Chun, Ailee, Hyolyn, Lee Hi, Wendy, Si Yeon