Ruth

I started watching Asian shows in 2018, but it wasn't until mid 2020 that I really got into them. And now over 90% of what I watch and listen to isn't in English. I’m into all genres as long as the plot interests me, but romance is my favourite, whether it’s straight or LGBT+. I’m also into crime, mystery and investigation shows. I enjoy shows from all the MDL countries, I love how each country has its own unique aesthetic and storytelling style. I’m a mood-based watcher, so my CW list always has variety. When choosing what to watch, I focus on the story and characters (though a little eye candy never hurts). Ultimately, it always depends on what I’m in the mood for. My All Time Favourites \| Recommendations Yearly watchlists: 2024 \| 2025 \| 2026
First Korean drama: Strong Girl Bong Soon
	First Chinese drama: Meteor Garden
First Japanese drama: Coffee & Vanilla
	First Taiwanese drama: Moon River
First Thai drama: Love by Chance
I'm mostly into K-pop and Khh, but I also listen to C-pop and J-pop (always open to recommendations). Some of my favourite artists include BigBang, EXO, Jeff Satur, KARD, Monsta X, P1Harmony, Seventeen, SHINee, The Rose, VIXX, and XG. My pfp is of the rappers and maknaes from Monsta X — Joohoney and I.M. Outside of music, I’m also really into books, webtoons, and manga, so I’m always looking for new series to read.
Likes: happy endings strong female lead well written female characters soft male lead morally grey characters good character development multidimensional characters murder/crime investigation historical wuxia and xianxia healthy relationships bromance and sismance good lgbtq+ representation found family leads with great chemistry (romance or otherwise)	Dislikes: sad endings amnesia weak and dumb female leads body switching forced or unnecessary romance embarrassing scenarios avoidable misunderstandings any kind of abuse prolonged angst terminal illness characters having lack of common sense
Feel free to friend and DM me, I’d love to talk to more people who share my love for Asian shows and K-pop. And while I have a long and ever growing watchlist, recommendations are always welcome.
My rating system* 9+ Loved it, great show 8+ Liked it a lot, great show 7+ Liked it, it was good 6+ It was alright shrug 4+ Didn't like it, not for me 1 - 4 Didn’t like and wouldn’t recommend
*I only rate shows I've completed. My rating system is based on my subjective opinion and personal enjoyment. Even though I might not enjoy a show, I always think there are redeeming qualities, so I will rarely rate a show 5 or lower.
"And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, cannot be killed or swept aside." - Lin-Manuel Miranda