I've started watching dramas (only Korean for now) in October 2024. Most of the dramas I rate 6-7/10. It's hard to find reliable plots and nice characters (especially in older dramas). But I'm not giving up finding real gems. On the whole dramas have a nice atmosphere and good actors, that's why I watch them.
A list of my Korean crushes so far (they inspire me to learn more of the drama world):
Lee Dong Wook — my number one. An actor, who brought me into the K-drama. Favorite characters — Jeong Jin-man (A Shop For Killers), Ryu Soo-yeol (Bad And Crazy).
Ju Ji Hoon — loved him in the drama "Kingdom". Fav character in "Trauma Code".
Zo In Sung — loved him in "Moving".
Park Hyun Sik — loved him in "Happiness".
Kim Jae Wook — loved him in "Coffee Prince" and then in "Her Private Life". I've endured the "Death's Game" just for him.
Kim Nam Gil — loved him in "The Fiery Priest".
I also like: Lee Joon Ki, Gong Yoo, Namkoong Min, Seo Kang Joon.