I know just how you feel! I've been giving some C-dramas a try - the ones with short length episodes that are finished within a few hours. Definitely hit or miss, but at least I haven't wasted too much of my time. Also been watching more J doramas. Very cute, but an entirely different feel from K dramas. I am really looking forward to Attempt #2!
I don't think I fit any of the types mentioned, maybe a little bit to the last one. I don't watch a lot of dramas…
Politics is very unimportant to me, but I can see why you only watch from certain countries if it is important to you. The politics always seem to sneak into every show's plot - no matter what country produces it! Doesn't bother me though. I just consider the source and move on. It's kind of interesting to see what each country considers "normal". We've all got our reasons for either watching or not watching, don't we? ππ
I'm waiting for the series to finish since I'm a binge watcher, but your article made me even more impatient for that to happen! A lot of information without any major spoilers, thanks.