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MLs who initiate clingy hugs / cuddles in an enjoyable way that radiates affection / isn't annoying (IMO).
A god or god-like figure cannot fall in love (he's forbidden from it or isn't supposed to have the capacity for it), but ends up falling for…
The FL cross-dresses as a man. At the time that the ML falls in love with the FL, he believes she is man. When he discovers that she is a woman,…
A man from the ancient past time travels to the present, reincarnates into the present, survives to the present or otherwise ends up in the…
When the leads begin their contract or otherwise fake relationship, one of the leads already has one-sided interest in or feelings for the other.1…
Cliches like:Chaebol CEO ML / employee FL (or other not-rich girl)Fake / Contract relationshipHidden identityHidden crush
The romance is moving quickly (the leads share a passionate kiss that is mutual and not a peck, almost sleep together, or actually have a one…
1 - The leads have scars from the same incident.2 - The leads each give / gave each other scars. 3 - One lead gives themselves a scar to match…
Dramas where the writers felt the need to indulge in that frustrating cliche of having the leads separate for a long time (a year, three years,…
The ML or FL is the victim of harsh bullying and / or confronts a bully in a significant way (i.e., it isn't just a minor / quick moment from…
The ML or FL marries someone other than their true love and it's not a short ordeal that's quickly resolved.
The ML or SML is forced to marry or at least to agree to marry a female character other than the FL.
The mischievous one is fun loving and quick to laugh (and often quick to cry in a dramatic and over-the-top way too). The serious one is generally…
The ML has a second identity or separate version of himself. Either the FL has feelings for both versions or both versions have feelings for…
One or both of the leads uses a mask, hoodie, veil, or something similar to hide their identity while carrying out secret actions - i.e. NOT…
The ML (or FL in a WLW drama) can recognize the difference between the FL and her doppelgänger, or can tell when the FL is the FL or not when…
ML starts out as self destructive, cruel, rude, arrogant, rebellious, irresponsible, a womanizer, manipulative, or something similar, but reforms.
Dramas set in the 19th and early 20th centuries / Republican Era Chinese drama / etc.
The ML is by the FL's side. He supports her and knows her better than many boyfriends know their girlfriends, but his "title" is something…
Romance Dramas where one lead has to stand in front of a target (or is otherwise close to the target) while the other lead shoots a gun or an…
The ML gets frustrated with the FL for not getting jealous. He wants to feel her affection and possessiveness, but she's acting in an opposite…
In the broadest sense. These dramas have at least one scene where leaves fall and / or have changed colours.
