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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…
The leads survive, are in a romantic relationship with each other, and are relatively happy at the end of the drama.
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…
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…
A character dies (or disappears and is believed to have died) but comes back from the dead somehow. Includes reincarnations.
Dramas where both lead actors were "older" by dramaland standards (30+) at the time of filming.
Dramas where the ML actor was "older" by dramaland standards (in his mid 30s or older) at the time of filming.
One of the leads uses a character, an alternate persona, or translating another person's words to express or discuss their feelings for the…
I'm a complete sucker for this dynamic. "Use me."
At least two guys fall for / pursue the FL.1 - The FL either has feelings for the SML first, or is torn between the ML and SML (and genuinely…
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.
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 - ML falls for (or at least clearly has strong romantic interest in) the FL when he first meets or sees her. 2 - ML falls for (or at least…
One of the leads works in an office of some kind, including corporate offices, news offices, architecture firms, law offices, detectives working…
Romance between two people who work together. Does not include historical dramas.
Dramas with beautiful cherry blossom scenes or plum blossom scenes.
Romance dramas where the leads are highly competent and don't have any *significant* issues or flaws. The kind of people / couple that inspire…
Medical dramas or dramas with a doctor, medical student, psychologist, or physical therapist main character.
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…
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…
In a romance drama, one lead uses their own body to shield the other lead from serious danger (e.g., an arrow, bullet, sword or knife slash…
At least one secondary character has feelings for one of the leads, but the lead is never torn / the leads' feelings for each other never waiver.…
A main character uses the identity of another person, creates an alter ego / false identity (more than just hiding their identity), or is mistaken…
They don't yell. They don't even speak that much. Some of them sometimes punch people or things. Loners or good listeners (or both).
No idols, actors, CEOs, lawyers, or doctors. Office workers in junior or mid-level positions (middle management at the highest). Cops. Bartenders.…
The leads first meet abroad or somewhere far away from the place where the majority of the drama's events take place.
In some cases the ML spies on the FL expecting to catch her conspiring against him, but instead he overhears her unexpectedly defending and…
The FL faces the pain with courage.
