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I've only seen one drama from this list (One Spring Night), because I'm terminally allergic to infidelity. When my then-boyfriend and I were discussing marriage, I told him it was for forever. He needed to consider carefully, because although I wouldn't contemplate divorce, homicide wasn't off the table. J/K (or am I?)

Anyway, this list is helpful to me in what to avoid!

Something bad? Coming right up!
https://kisskh.at/688197-prince-consort-please-advise

Try High-end Crush.
https://kisskh.at/15126-high-end-crush

Thumping Spike.
https://kisskh.at/15424-thumping-spike

Hi Venus is warm once the leads discover they like one another.
https://kisskh.at/710595-hi-venus

Day of Becoming You has wonderful music. I play it often. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1dLSIlUB3Q)
https://kisskh.at/66743-the-day-of-becoming-you

Another sports love story (I seem to enjoy these!) is To Fly with You about a speed skater and a figure skater.
https://kisskh.at/70237-accompany-you-to-fly-by-the-wind

The Love You Give Me had misunderstandings that were too prolonged but I endured because the cast was warm and relatable. It's worth watching for the child actor. He was so adorable!
https://kisskh.at/723145-the-love-you-give-me

Unforgettable Love had engaging actors, and another exceptionally cute kid. Contrary to the title, it's a bit forgettable as it incorporates lots of tired tropes, but the actors help pull the story along, and it has some sweet moments, especially with the child.
https://kisskh.at/66371-unforgettable-love

Amidst a Snowstorm of Love is sweet, but slow. I found it very relaxing and comforting.
https://kisskh.at/702919-during-the-snowstorm

Falling into You is a high jump/noona romance.
https://kisskh.at/686115-chi-dao
Skate into Love is a speed skating/hockey romance.
https://kisskh.at/34030-skate-into-love
Ski into Love is a snowboarding romance. The scenery is gorgeous. We're having a heat wave here, but I was cuddled up in a blanket to watch, because all the snow made me cold! If you can't handle a grown woman pouting like a three-year old, don't watch because the FL is a perpetual toddler in her actions in this one. I'm accustomed to Esther Yu, so I don't mind so much. I hope her future roles let her act more adult. She's a good actress and captivating on screen.
https://kisskh.at/761193-xu-guo-wang-zai-dong-mian

Moonlight gets extra points for being about books (I have my personal rating system, and books and libraries are usually awarded an extra star).
https://kisskh.at/66455-moonlight

For young love, Our Secret is a school drama.
https://kisskh.at/76433-secrets-in-the-lattice

Put Your Head on My Shoulder is lighthearted, and the leads are cute together.
https://kisskh.at/31385-put-your-head-on-my-shoulder

Would you like to add Navillera to the list? Although, I think nearly any adult could enjoy it, regardless of age.

From the synopsis, I didn't expect much, as it didn't seem my type of drama. It was emotionally satisfying and made a person think. I RARELY rate a drama higher than MDL users, but I gave it 8 stars. I probably have a 30 point life, but I derive every bit of substance I can out of it and live much happier, deeper, and richer than some 100 point people I know.

"Sometimes the best stories are the ones that no one was watching." I agree.

Don't expect too much, and you'll likely have a good time.

Being a K-drama and C-drama fan, you've seen plenty of bad/awkward kisses. This is a very kiss-y drama, and you can't accuse the ML of phoning it in.

In real life, I believe revenge is best served by time and God, but some of my favorite dramas feature revenge: https://kisskh.at/list/1wGxVjr1

I've enjoyed your other lists and have added many dramas to my watch list.

Sometimes, I can handle angst, and other times, I don't want to put myself through it. Thanks for the list!

I agree. 2FL was a piece of work, but she didn't deserve to lose her mind, love, virtue, reputation, family, and livelihood like that. This drama started out too sweet to include a rape. I realize she had alienated everyone, but even the supposed good guys didn't feel a bit sorry for her, when they were indirectly responsible for her rape. The ML told her it made him sick to pretend to like her, even after all she'd been through.

You had me at Jane Eyre.

Thanks! I'm always looking for a short drama after viewing some longer ones.

It is all over the place with six love matches, court intrigues, murders, and mayhem. However, it is really easy to follow because each romance is showcased alone. One couple meets and marries and then the focus goes to the next couple.

I'm sorry you were cheated on. There's no pain like betrayal. Wounds may heal, but the scar remains, and nothing is ever the same. When a drama has an "infidelity" tag, I usually skip it. There's enough of that in real life; I avoid it in fiction.

I love all my Neanderthals! And their sensitive brothers. Men are some of the best creatures on earth.

AaSoL could be very empty for some viewers; hence, my disclaimers. I don't generally enjoy pure romance, but, for some reason, it suited my mood at the time. I was in the mood for slow and snowy. My mood often dictates how much I enjoy a drama.

I'm not sure about femboi dramas. Have you seen The Tale of Nokdu? The ML dresses as a woman to enter an all-female village, and I've got to say he was exceptionally pretty. His height was his only giveaway. He was prettier than the FL!

I find many Asian drama actors to be fembois, but I'm surrounded by high testosterone: men who would never wear cosmetics, jewelry, or colorful clothing. When hurt, they yell, "just rub some dirt on it," or "walk it off." I'd swear they'd do that even if they were decapitated. "It's no big deal; don't make a fuss!"

You liked the modern drama The First Frost. Maybe you'd appreciate Amidst a Snowstorm of Love. It's so serene and easy. It's not a 10, but it's a good drama to watch when the one before was too intense or angsty. It's peaceful. Hardly any conflicts and no real villains. I need that sometimes, especially after watching a costume drama with court intrigues.

Costume dramas you might like: Ashes of Love (fantasy) and Love Like the Galaxy (political).

I've come to the realization that I rate too harshly. When I first started on MDL, I'd seen too few dramas to help regulate my ratings, and I purposely left room at the top for superior works. Unfortunately, I somehow managed, without trying, to watch some of the very best works first, so they were rated lower, when my purpose was to leave some room at the top for future dramas. I would now rate Alchemy of Souls a 10 instead of waiting for the "perfect" drama to receive that designation.

Since I've adjusted my Western expectations and understand Asian culture a bit more, I can assess things better. As a newbie, I didn't understand the actions that were meant to be disrespectful or respectful, wasn't familiar with the wordplay (I was so proud of myself when I realized a character was apologizing when she offered an apple!), or realize makjang was a thing. My earlier ratings are lower than they would be now, and I've considered revising them.

I didn't think I had posted to feeds, but I looked on my profile and found I'd done it twice. I have no idea why I did so for those particular projects! I'll consider doing more.

I don't understand the hype on this one either. If you know your sister is evil and has always tried to destroy you, why do you keep meeting up with her? It's been awhile since I watched, but is this the drama where the FL ends up in a refrigeration unit and is freezing to death? If so, I recall feeling a sense of relief that her troubles would soon be over. Seriously, the only intelligent people in the drama were the evil people.

The ending was supposed to be happy. How does that work? The original ML was left alone in the past without the love of his life and the full realization of everything he'd left behind. His reincarnated self was a different person in temperament and experience. Just because the reincarnated person met the original ML's girlfriend doesn't make it a happy ending. Except, now that I think about it, FL is so incredibly stupid she won't realize the difference.

Glad it wasn't just me who suffered through this!

I added all I hadn't seen to my "to watch" list, as we seem to appreciate the same kind of dramas. Thanks!

https://kisskh.at/list/1zyQYDg4
I have a list of Fluffy or Low Angst dramas. Sometimes, I just want sweet in my dramas when real life is a bit too challenging. Anything I've rated 7.5 or above is something I've enjoyed.