AnicsiRoscoe

I haven't caught up to the latest episode, but from reading the comments there doesn't seem to be any romance, so I hope the tag gets removed. While usually watch romance dramas, I am really glad there's nothing here between FL and ML because he's boring af, a bit of a prick and there don't seem to be any feelings left at all (besides a hint of mutual bitterness). I actually think if we consider overall screen time, Al would surpass ML. Now I just hope we'll safely finish this without any unwanted last minute-romantic surprises between Geum Bo and Jeong U. I wouldn't mind an open-happy ending for FL and Al or hacker cutie.

I'm on episode 6 and I'm really enjoying it, the dynamic between the four ladies is really nice, and I love the Risk Management buddies as well. I just wonder where the romance is supposed to be. ML is lukewarm and unmemorable to say the least, they also barely have screentime together. His morals also leave to be desired (although that might be a guise...). I actually would love Miss Hong to get together with Albert or the geek cutie, but I suppose that's not gonna happen...

He's such a cutie in Miss Hong, totally in love! He's also a super versatile actor, I knew I had seen him before, but I never would've imagined he was such a despicable villain in Judge from Hell. I hope he gets his big break soon! ❤️

I love Kim Jae Yeong, I watched all the dramas he was in (except Reflection of you), he first caught my eye in Hello Monster/I remember you back in 2015 and then continuously randomly showed up in dramas I was watching. I am so happy he's finally getting leading roles. My personal favorite is 'Judge from Hell' and 'Dear my Room', Idol I and Lovely Journey are great too, though.

And I tried watching long dramas, I did watch halfway through My Father is strange, and some others which I don't remember the name of right now. I just always drop them midway, I cannot seem to get through them even if I like the drama itself.

I'll watch Miss Hong, Our Universe and No Tail to Tell once they finish airing. :)

We slowly learn the reason why she hates FL later. SFL has a tendency to keep people around that have 'nothing' according to her, so she can feel superior. But FL, despite being 'lacking' had a really bright personality, a good relationship with her family and even boys (like Min Seok). Initially that just made SFL want to get close to her, I actually think she might have liked her? But then after a vacation at school, even though she saved a seat for FL, FL bonded with other girls over the time off, and actually sat beside someone else. Soooo I guess you could say SFL was hurt because she considered her her 'bestie' (even though her way of showing 'care' was totally wrong, and then spiraled into a really nasty behaviour) and FL didn't reciprocate.

Fair enough, not every kind of comedy is for everyone. I had Iron Family on my radar, but 36 full hour episodes are more than I can take of a korean drama.

wouldn't say that I only like complex or complicated dramas, I've watched and enjoyed plenty of slow slice-of-life shows or those that follow a simple recipe. I've recently immensely enjoyed 'Lovely Journey' for example. And contrary to that, I really disliked some of the shows that on paper had everything I would love (like Bon apetit your majesty, Genie, When the stars gossip etc.)

I'll just have to continue picking up new dramas and to see which I can stick with. Anyway, thanks for trying to analyse with me. :)

I am confused, why would you say these dramas are not 'com'? ALL of them have "comedy" listed as genres, with exception of Lovestruck, which yeah, is more witty than funny. Of course they're not 'brainless' comedy, f.e. I could not get into Welcome to Waikiki or Strong Woman DBS, because they were just too slapstick, but I love some wit and fun, it can be silly as long as it's not... dumb.

And yes, I loved Twinkling Watermelon!

Spring Fever started out great, as I said, I just don't feel any chemistry between the main couple, I also don't care for the SFL (High School girl sister) and the lawyer is annoying. Sooooo, idk.

I might give Dearest Nemesis another shot if you say it's so good, but personally I didn't dig it the first time around. :)

And I don't think there's a specific formular to what I like, I agree that I enjoy deep dramas, or rather, great dialogue/script, I love good cinematography and music. But that's not everything. To give an example of non-comedy dramas that I loved, I always come back to 'When the weather is fine', it's poetry itself for long winter days. I was blown off my socks by 'Work Later, Drink Now', the first episode is SO out there, it's insane, but then slowly, surely, it becomes one of the most heartfelt dramas I've watched to date. I love good friendship dramas. I have enough dramas on my To Watch list, that's not the point. I just still miss some of the good old ones, I don't like where the trends are heading...

PS: I hope you haven't spoilered yourself too much for It's Okay, it's love. It was one of the craziest plot twists and heart shattering moments to discover that truth. But yes, you should watch it, it's a masterpiece.

Thing is, at this point I am not even sure if I would've liked those new dramas back in the day, or if they really have just become boring. You can check out my MDL list, but from the top of my head, my favorite romcoms of all time are "It's Okay, It's love", Crash landing on You, Lovely Runner, Hometown Cha-cha-cha, Lovestruck in the City, Another Miss Oh, Oh My Venus, Mr. Queen (it's so modern i don't count it as historical), Her Private Life... I have other extremely fav romantic dramas but they're usually paired with mystery or action and not so much comedy.

I checked and in 2025 I finished 3 dramas and dropped 11. 5 still watching but will probably drop some. That's just sad. I don't know, maybe it's me. I've been watching Korean dramas for 10 years, maybe it's time to stop.

When I said the past year, I was not counting dramas that are still airing, but I started watching ever drama you mentioned. Undercover High School was pretty good (I still have one episode to go), but I don't consider it a typical romcom (romance is not the main focus). Haunted Palace, dropped at ep 6. Spring Fever, currently watching, it's very funny in the beginning but loses steam after a couple of episodes, I don't feel any chemistry at all. Not sure if i'll finish. Our Universe is on my to watch list. Idol I was one of the few I liked but even here, it didn't live up to expectations even though I love the actors and also idol dramas. Still, one of the better ones. My Dearest Nemesis, couldn't even make it through the first three episodes. Again, most of the ones you mentioned aren't typical romcoms, I mean I am just craving a good old romantic comedy without mystery, historical plot or focus on action. Potato Lab was cringy but I did make it through and even rewatched it at some point.

Yeah, I watched one more episode (so i'm at ep 5) and I'll probably continue but there are still things that annoy me. FL going out as Gildong under the most terrible circumstances is just so stupid, and she's supposed to be smart and care for her family more than anything. If she's caught, her whole family might be beheaded or imprisoned, even more so now that she's 'married' (here again: WHY would she even be married, her husband died before any kind of ceremony could be held, or rather, how could there be a ceremony if the 'husband' is unconscious an cannot consent to a marriage?!), Secondly: she's in the prince's body and just AGAIN has to sneak out just to satisfy her curiosity and even engages in combat EVEN THOUGH she could get the grand prince killed in the process. Does not show a whole lot of responsibility to me, endangering a body that's not even hers... There are so many more things that I think make no sense but I'll stop here.

I didn't say anything about copying, I'm just saying I miss a good historical drama with romance that doesn't involve either time travel, body swap or both.

I agree, I think all in all it's just not a good place where it's headed. I recently watched a long Youtube video on how streaming sites like Netflix, Disney+ etc are ruining the industry, it was quite eye opening. I don't condone the working conditions in SK entertainment industry but it's true that previously they produced some amazing shows (and sometimes still do).

Maybe an unpopular opinion but the insane amount of webnovels and manhwas getting adapted to Korean dramas has ruined the industry. I am not saying there's not some good stuff out there, there is, but original drama scrips were usually much more thoughtful and poetic/smartly written . Manhwas are nice as a comic, but my opinion often lack depth and thus fall short when adapted to TV shows.

Choi Jin Hyuk's best drama is Tunnel, hands down, and it's not primarily a romance drama. Highly recommended.

Why are there no more great romantic comedies? I tried watching every new one in the past year and I barely made it through one or two, and even those were mediocre. First dynamite kiss and then this? LOL The ending of first episode:" Hmm, where would I find the guy I had a ONS with, amongst 10 million or so living in Seoul? Ah but he is tall, has double eyelids and thick eyebrows and is cute when he smiles." A description which would match about 200.000 guys in Seoul alone, and then bff: 'Oh, maybe you mean him?!' *ML coincidentally walks through door* I mean, come on, they could've at least left a little bit of doubt and suspense... Ugh, probably dropped.

I did not read the description so I went in totally unprepared and really enjoyed the ride up to episode 4 (although FL going out as Gildong while the ENTIRE city is looking for her was just an insane amount of stupid...). So I'm caught by surprise by the body swap and I'm like WHY do historical dramas these days have to resort to that kinda trope? I mean, I LOVE a good body swap but it's getting old. I already didn't see the point in Moon River, and here again, I wish they had made this a good drama without it... I'll continue to watch but I'm not too happy about it.

Yessss, I forgot to say that, the uncle and aunt deserved hell.

Ah thanks so much! Choi Yu Ree is an amazing singer as well, her songs always stand out to me in OSTs.

One thing I didn't like was the final reveal of her parents still being alive. Why? A setup for a second season? Made no sense and just added confusion and her going alone to meet her crazy mother breaking up with ML (even tho it was implied they'd meet again) left a bad after-taste. Relationships are built on trust, understanding and being there for each other when you need it most. Their relationship would've grown much more had he accompanied her. That 'plot twist' made me rate it 8 instead of 9.