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…
But don't assume the FL is helpless. In most cases the FL does her own share of saving in her own way.
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 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…
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…
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.
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…
Dramas with christmas scenes, multiple winter scenes, and / or kisses, hugs or romantic scenes in the snow.These are all romance-centred dramas…
ML or FL has a kid or kids from the beginning of the drama and / or is married or divorced from the start of the drama.
Types:1. The ML is by the FL's side for years, but the ML feels that he can't confess his feelings because the FL is dating someone else, the…
The leads grew up together and / or went to school together. They were frenemies, friends or as close as family for years. The ML falls first.…
Just my personal opinion, obviously. For context, I don't mind tragic endings (some of my favourite endings are tragic) as long as the romantic…
The ML or SML poisons himself so he can test antidotes on himself in order to help the FL.
Dramas with intense chemistry, subtext, innuendo or queercoding between two female characters that doesn't build up to a canon queer relationship. Or…
Dramas set in the normal world, except there's one thing that makes the drama a fantasy / sci-fi drama. Often a special ability, a medical condition…
The leads fall in love but the timeline is reset and one or both of them cannot remember their past relationship.
Dramas that are between 2 hours and 16 hours long and generally pretty light. The run times listed below are rounded to the nearest hour.CW…
At least one of the leads is an athlete (someone who regularly plays a sport at a competitive level) or an individual who was a talented athlete…
The life of one of the leads is seriously threatened by illness (not a physical injury or poison).
By "significantly" scarred I just mean either one very large / noticeable scar or multiple easily noticeable scars. Not situations where…
Both the cop / detective and the subject are good people.
Dramas that involve the police, detectives, criminal profilers, criminals, corruption, etc.
Narrow scope. The FL is extremely smart and / or one of the very best in her field of work or academia (a competitive discipline that is respected…
Dramas where the FL ends up with a character who has characteristics that make him seem like he might be the SML rather than the ML. For example,…
I loved them. My heart broke for them. I rewatch their dramas for their arcs. The SMLs that gave me serious SLS.

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