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One character (Character A) uses their hand, another body part, their whole body or an object (e.g., a book) to block the sun from hitting the…
Enemies to lovers, but not necessarily in the sense that the leads hate each other in the beginning. More of a Romeo and Juliet situation. A…
The leads survive, are in a romantic relationship with each other, and are relatively happy at the end of the drama.
One or both of the leads hide their identity (secret cross dressing / vigilante / mission / non-human / etc.)
Top tier devotion. Everything else is irrelevant. Time. Family obligations. "Sides" of a war. The hate or judgement of the whole world.…
From very early on in the drama the ML or a secondary male love interest is unwaveringly loyal and devoted to the FL. The MC proves through…
Dramas with at least one good (or great) kiss that is mutual (not one-sided) with some level of passion / enthusiasm / movement and closed eyes…
The leads either fall asleep beside each other (or near each other with some kind of contact), or there's a scene after they sleep together.
(1) - Modern fantasy drama / (2) - Modern drama with one minor fantasy element (e.g., main character can hear other's thoughts) / (3) - Time…
One or both sides of the main couple put the other person's safety / happiness / well-being first and are willing to do anything / risk their…
Romance dramas where at least one of the leads (but sometimes both of the leads) chooses to do something that carries a very high risk of death…
But don't assume the FL is helpless. In most cases the FL does her own share of saving in her own way.
The leads start out as rivals (or the leaders of rival groups), or simply dislike each other at first. They face-off, fight, compete, or exchange…
Initially, one lead has to protect the other lead for reasons other than genuine romantic feelings, but later on that same lead protects the…
The ML and FL get married before either of them is in love with the other person.
Romance dramas where the leads are highly competent and don't have any *significant* issues or flaws. The kind of people / couple that inspire…
The leads are roommates, live together in the same house or apartment, or live right next to each other in such a way that it's almost like…
Leads take a bath together (including getting immersed in an ancient-times giant pool/bath with warm water), shower together, enter hot springs…
1 - Dramas primarily set in the first half of the 20th century2 - Dramas primarily set in the 1980s or 1990s (sometimes with a few scenes in…
Dramas where the ML actor was "older" by dramaland standards (in his mid 30s or older) at the time of filming.
Dramas with endings where:The ML dies in the end and the FL lives, the FL dies and the ML lives, or one of the leads' deaths is strongly hinted…
I've indicated "way before" where it's clear that the ML fell for the FL way before the FL falls for the ML. Where the ML falls for…
1 - A flashback shows that the ML briefly met the FL in the past and fell for her or had a little crush on her, which he still remembers when…
The ML panics when the FL is in danger and will go to extreme lengths / do absolutely anything to make sure she is safe, even risking his own…
The ML is the FL's bodyguard (paid or self-appointed) / assigned to guard the FL / a similar equivalent.
Action / romance dramas where the ML is a capable fighter and physically protects the FL on several occasions.
ML is (or lives as) a commoner. He is either poor or middle class. At work he is, at most, mid-level management or he may sort of own a small…
No idols, actors, CEOs, lawyers, or doctors. Office workers in junior or mid-level positions (middle management at the highest). Cops. Bartenders.…
Some have a broader military theme. Some don't. There's often a lot of saluting or strategizing.
Before she gets with the ML, the FL's boyfriend or husband cheats on her.
The ML falls in love with the FL more than once (not realizing she is the same person or not able to remember the first time) and / or views…
A character dies (or disappears and is believed to have died) but comes back from the dead somehow. Includes reincarnations.
