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Final Kdrama Poll. VOTE NOW

 A VERY CLOSE POLL VOTE NOW

A few things

you can only select one show

1. Go ahead and start suggesting shows because i will prepare another poll for the end of the week.and it can include everything from TVN, Studio Dragon or what not

I will not do alchemy of souls because it’s KNOWN As copyright strict (i do not have the recording space for a live action 30 episode 60 minute show to be a patreon only WHEN there are other shows to record as possibilities, patreon onlys are very difficult to attract people towards without finding viewers by being posted regularly on YouTube. I thought the simple answer would satisfy people )

Unlike Lovely runner… i didn’t already start and get invested lol

Comments

Scratch all these and watch Mouse instead lol it's the best kdrama thriller out there with Strangers From Hell

Jill

I'd like to recommend Touch Your Heart (2019) 16 episodes. It's a workplace romcom starring Sunny and Grim Reaper from Goblin.

A

A devastating loss for UAENA.

Nobiliodi

I hope they pick up 2521. Lee ya girl Jihyo is on the OST for it XD

BigCity

Is Vagabond good? I'm a Bae Suzy fan, but Vagabond always looked like a generic military drama to me

J Man

Memories of Alhambra is very underrated. It's the rare "video game" KDrama, and I think even rarer in general, a drama based off FromSoftware games like Dark Souls or Elden Ring. That drama uses the FromSoft features well too to dramatic effect. Dark Souls has "ghosts" that invade your game and the first half of the show does a great job with the invader feature. The 2nd half of the show got me to tear up a bit with the use of the FromSoft "ally" feature

J Man

I agree Alchemy of Souls is just one of the best

Huda Alteniji

Oh wow how did I forget about Pinocchio?? That series is fire!!

WorldWideLove2000

European wife is pregnant with child number 2. That was a messy breakup with song kyo. Lots of dirty laundry aired out.

Tracey Cogdill

Sucked that Descendants of the sun's IRL ship ended up not working out. The main couple ended up getting married in real life. I think it was actually Vincenzo that cheated on Song Hye Kyo with a european lady? Vincenzo (I kid, real name Song Joong Ki) ended up marrying that european lady too. Was that lady his italian teacher who prepared him for the role in Vincenzo? Probably not, but that would be a spicy real life twist. Happy that Song Hye Kyo bounced back by having one of the biggest KDramas the last five years, The Glory.

J Man

Penthouse should be considered for the next poll. Just crazy opera singers trying to murder each other over petty stuff is peak toxicity. Also lots of random sex and cheating too sprinkled in

J Man

Yes I love the actor👍👍

Sadie

I really hope you could react to Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo someday. It is a really fun and lighthearted drama.

I am She

I recommend While You Were Sleeping and 25 21. What really got me into kdramas though is Pinocchio, their dialogues are just too good

Elijah Ibe

My Mister is peak

Infinite Ree

The last poll are from the recommendations of you guys that are none affiliated with TVN that have the huge expected viewer base when posted on YouTube. They are all commonly recommended. If they are boring. I dunno what to day people kept leaving them in the comment section

Rock Lee

Also i thought any Drama made in Korea is a real Korean Drama

Rock Lee

Personally i am going with whatever is suggested the most and has an active audience for. So if this community suggests that. So be it. I am not unilaterally doing that that though. Great suggestion

Rock Lee

Lol. I just have to mention. Those are really solid. Would really appreciate if they can watch them on their own time.

Nikita Park

Yes :(

Sofia Lut

I mean that's not exactly the main focus of the show and I didn't think it was that mysterious who she was going to end up with but okay. I'll delete the comment.

Lola_❤️❤️

I liked the ost, the cinemography but otherwise I didn't like the drama either, we agree the second couple was the best.

Sofia Lut

My recommendations, that l think will do great numbers and you guys will enjoy; 1. Penthouse war in life 2020( you will not regret this one.) 2. Vagabond 2019. 3.What's wrong with secretary Kim 2018; female lead from Marry my husband and male lead from fight for my way. 4.The world of the married 2020. For these I'm not sure about numbers but they would be great to react to; 1. The last empress 2018 ; one of the male leads is the guy who becomes Mr Queen . 2. The King Eternal monarch 2020. 3. Extraordinary you 2019; female lead from lovely runner. 4.You are my destiny/Fated to love you 2014; one of the male leads is the guy who becomes Mr Queen. 5. Dream High 2011. 6. Who are you: School 2015. 7. The Master's sun 2013. 8. Her private life 2019; female lead from marry my husband ( hot take but l personaly prefer this one over WWWSK)

Melinda

I second 🫡

Melinda

it really is and will definitely bring numbers.

Melinda

l couldn't finish it either

Melinda

Her private life🙏🏾

Melinda

True Beauty (여신강림 - 2020) After the success of Lovely Runner, a lot of people are seeking out shows by the same author, it is also based on a popular webtoon, and could possibly do good numbers. The downside is that, since it's the same author, the vibe is similar to Lovely Runner and could be too alike as a follow-up show; Romcom 16 episodes x 60 minutes Extraordinary You (어쩌다 발견한 하루 - 2019) Ridding on the success of Lovely Runner once again, it has the same female lead and is an easy watch. Again, it could be too similar on the lighthness of the show; Fantasy rom-com. 16 episodes x 70 minutes (the network cut the episodes in two, so you may see it as 32 x 35 minutes) Because this is my first life (이번 생은 처음이라 - 2017) Similar vibes to Fight for my way, in the sense of young adulthood trying to figure out their life a less than ideal society; Rom-com 16 episodes x 60 minutes The Atypical family (히어로는 아닙니다만 - 2024) Family focused show that is romantic, but not a romance show, involving fantasy elements of superpowers. Based on other reactors, the numbers would be lower than Queen of tears and Lovely Runner, but would do around the same as Marry my husband. Obviously this will vary per channel. 12 episodes x 60 minutes SKY Castle (thriller/drama) (SKY 캐슬) - 2018 Toxic energy all around - affluent family and the drama of keeping social hierarchy through their children's IVY league education. Good for ridding on the popularity of Lovely Runner due to the female lead have a prominent role (not a lead), as well as actor playing Kim Tae Sung. 20 episodes x 60-80 minutes

Genevieve

i don't think they liked goblin that much, so i don't think the comparison is gonna do it any favors...

Snax

i didnt even root for their romance in the show. the second leads almost broke their backs carrying this mess...

Snax

lovin that two weeks shout out. seriously some of the better ost tracks to come out around that time.

Snax

what made it controversial? without spoilers, are you talking about the romance?

Snax

they would never

Snax

your classics are classic classics. i don't think they'll ever win any poll or get viewed even on personal time. but girl, hats off on the mentions. autumn and winter are seriously solid. not a fan of full house tho, but it is a pretty big staple in rains career

Snax

preach

Snax

i think it's about what will bring in the numbers on youtube. lbr, all of these dramas have some serious heavy hitters, actor wise. they will definitely bring in numbers. how many is what remains to be seen

Snax

I’m just here recommending “Welcome to Waikiki” again. It is so funny, and I think you all would love it. 😂

Doyoungismyult

finally a 97 rec. im tired of seeing only 88, imo the worst of the 3.

Snax

Hotel Del Luna is amazing

Doyoungismyult

Hotel Del Luna is amazing. 😩

Doyoungismyult

roommate has some of hyeri's worst acting. and that's saying a lot because i can't stand to watch her in most of her shows. i think she was ok in 88 but her best role was in itaewon class lbr. hospital playlist is an incredibly smart and quick witted drama. i think they would enjoy it but unfortunately i also think they would miss a lot of the nuance and a lot of the references or jokes. dp would be an amazing drama for them to react to. i worry, however, because it can be considered a much slower paced show and may also have some cultural nuance that they won't understand without some background on korean conscription and they issues many faced, are facing, and will continue to face when enlisted. your claimed 'surface' dramas seem to contain two of the ones that they enjoyed; business proposal and fight for my way. i'm not entirely sure why you added those when they've seen them and even have them on a list of ones they liked. i haven't seen king, so i can't comment on that. but i have seen the others and can agree that dots isn't amazing, but true beauty has a similar feel to lovely runner, and while they probably wouldn't like it as much as lovely, i personally think they would enjoy it. i think a lot of dramas are definitely more hyped than they have any right to be (mouse, strong woman, strangers from hell, vincenzo....the list goes on...), but they seem to like enough of a variety and dislike enough similar dramas that it's pretty hard to determine what would and wouldn't be a good watch for them. ps; i would also love for them to watch beloved summer simply for the slice of life and comedy, but i fear that it may also be a bit slow for them. i think pacing is important and i think that while the show was great, the storyline could have been sped up in certain places.

Snax

I feel you on that

Artemis VMin Jackson

doom can be a real struggle to get through unless you're in to the leads tbh. the writing is pretty slow.

Snax

i can agree with you on masters sun, but i personally would put sleeping leagues ahead of odyssey. that felt like if you got goblin on wish. the acting was sub par from great actors. maybe it was the directing and script. the line delivery was all very flat

Snax

i mean, why don't you guys just tell everyone who the bae ends up with at this point? not like that is actually a question during the entire plot of the show....

Snax

this could be considered a massive spoiler.......

Snax

Under the queens umbrella Mouse Save me When the camelia blooms

Laura

Funny how personally I would rewatch all the others except DOTS 🤣

@NicaSU97

Legends of the blue sea Mouse Move to heaven Welcome to samdal ri Healer Fiery priest One the woman The atypical family Taxi driver Hometown cha cha

Name

it was definitely waaaay over hyped, but i also am not a fan of vincenzo and think the exact same thing, but that was also a hit. maybe it's the foreign stereotypes that get exhausting, and the lack of chemistry between the leads that really just....ugh. imo the second leads in dots were the stars of the show.

Snax

I haven't seen City Hunter either but I see my boo again so I will have to check it out.

Cocalita

Descendants of the sun was zzzzzzz to me. Don’t know why. Song Joong Ki is one of my favorite actors.

Tracey Cogdill

My suggestions - My Mister ( 16 Ep) Psychological, Life, drama very dark, different from every drama you‘ve seen so far + bonus points for actress IU - Twentyfive Twentyone (16Ep) romance, life, drama Even though it’s lost against other shows before, it is very popular. Rewatched recently and the chemistry is just on another level + Girl from Revenant is the Female lead - True beauty (16 Ep) Comedy, romance extremely popular, fun, lighthearted drama even though it handles dark topics, same writer as Lovely runner, a personal favorite. - Save me (16 Ep) Action, Thriller, Mystery Another dark one, It‘s okay not to be okay’s Ko Munyoung is the main lead

strange& sleepless

I agree about the PUBG too. this is a video game drama done right. I think the knock against it is Hyun Bin and Park Shin Hye have meh chemistry early on, but it got better after about episode 6.

J Man

I suggest the drama "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract", released in 2023 an underrated kdrama about time travel and the marriage contract. It's short, only 12 episodes.

Sofia Lut

No dots :(

Sofia Lut

While you were sleeping and taxi driver has to be watched pleaseeee

Bre

I need taxi driver

Bre

The legend of the blue sea and my love from the star

Aka yuki

Big Mouth and reborn rich

Royal Yaya

Our beloved summer Vagabond Memories of Alamhbra

Brittany Farley

Taxi Driver When the Camelia blooms

Brittany Farley

I would love for you guys to react to K2 it's such a bad ass show.

Cita Ca

Gotcha

Heavenly Demonic Emperor

Best way to learn their history. Loveeeee this show

JEBY 4 LYFE

There are shows that can be posted in two spots rather than one

Rock Lee

Sorry. I was originally a copy and paste answer

Rock Lee

i do not have the recording space for a live action 30 episode 60 minute show to be a patreon only WHEN there are other shows to record as possibilities, patreon onlys are very difficult to attract people towards without finding viewers by being posted regularly on YouTube.

Rock Lee

Was thinking 30. Was not sure though but thanks.

Rock Lee

I still would love to see one one day react to Alchemy of Souls even if it’s a patreon exclusive type thing . Understand why not though .. For now even if Healer didn’t win the poll its my number 1 vote

Rosie

it's only 30 eps. no plus. but i get it. the show isn't for everyone

Snax

Start Up is PEAK!!!

J Man

Damn... how bout patreon exclusive tho for Alchemy of Soul 😔 it's such a good action k-drama series that I really wanna see you guys react to it

Heavenly Demonic Emperor

We desperate 😭😭

Im Jubal

For real Memories of Alhambra is really underrated, it was too ahead of it's time. It's also perfect for PUBG lovers and gamers.

Tøøbà Khalid

That a few channels had copyright strikes over. Not everyone had strikes on lovely runner. It happens. Just gotta make the best decision possible and sometimes that doesn’t work out. But i already know it struck people and is 30 plus episodes. So its safer to try other shows first

Rock Lee

I personally thought healer was like if you got city hunter from wish.

Snax

I’ll recommend MOUSE (20 Eps but worth every second) every time. I’ll even take half an episode a month if that’s what it takes to get y’all to watch it 🥲

delusional toxic blind bitch

Also, not sure what you heard about alchemy, but the few reactors I’ve seen watch it had no copywrite strikes with it. Maybe they kept it Patreon exclusive. I’m not sure. Also honorable mention that will probably never get reacted to but you should watch on your own if you can: Warrior baek dong soo (like live action Naruto without the magic)

Snax

While you were sleeping (fantasy romcom) She was pretty (romcom) Taxi driver (action adventure) When the camellia blooms (mystery) Start up (slice of life) Happiness (action) Extraordinary you (fantasy manhwa) The king eternal monarch (fantasy action) Hello monster (mystery cop drama) Yumis cells (manhwa romcom slice of life) Memorist (fantasy cop mystery) He is psychometric (fantasy cop mystery)

Snax

Please ‘While You Were Sleeping’ 🥹🥹🥹 such a good show, I wouldn’t mind rewatching it and it has a similar legal storyline to Attorney Woo w/ romance and mystery/suspense! Plz consider it again if not for this round of shows

Brooklynn Turner

Please hotel deluna❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sanjana Meenu

Try it again. It is for me one of my favorite kdramas!

J.K.

Please vagabond

darek

Dots should win

darek

You’ve listed all my favs 😭 I wish they had a kdrama moderator who has watched almost every kdrama and can recommend them based on what they are looking for free from bias. It would help cos they could give give them context. I.e: healer is a classic so newer kdrama watches might not know it but it’s similar to etc… the options still ain’t bad this time tho.

Ruthieee

While you were sleeping

Sn Nirob

While you were sleeping 👍👍👍👍

Sn Nirob

A Korean Odyssey! I think it has 20 episodes but it's good. Definitely has more of a fantasy/magical element to it.

Cocalita

I have major beef with Something in the Rain. I actually prefer the Chinese version, which is crazy to say. The ML though (Jung Hae -In)? SMDH. Too fine! My favorite drama of his is One Spring Night, but I'd never suggest it for a reaction on here. Ever. Our Beloved Summer is top tier along with Welcome to Samdal-ri. (big rewatch quality). Start up was good and so was Hometown Cha Cha but I haven't rewatched either.

Cocalita

Agreed, I think people are voting for them only because they didn't watch the other two, or else I can't explain this  😁

martina1712

I see the Healer love and I've got to say, it bored the crap out of me and I stopped a few episodes in. I see the hype in the comments so maybe I will try it again. It has my boo in it, but even she couldn't save it for me. I have seen all of the rest. WYWS is the best show up there, then HDL and then DOTS. DOTS is way below. The epicness of it is similar to how I feel about Crash Landing, but Crash Landing is far superior. Out of those 3 that I've watched, I've only rewatched WYWS and HDL.

Cocalita

START UP!!! A very good KDrama. I initially skipped it because I didn't want to watch a generic drama about tech start-ups, but instead it's a Drama about optimism while also having a very stressful love triangle. Great characters and story. I always recommend Hometown Cha Cha Cha as a good follow up to Start Up. If only to watch an "alternate ending" for Good Boy

J Man

Facts... The top two being the most "safe" KDramas... Glad While You Were Sleeping was at least being considered.

J Man

again best choices with the least amount of vootes... too bad

martina1712

Ey! Another Memories of Alhambra fan. That one is VERY VERY underrated. Probably because the romance aspect isn't anything to write home about. The thriller and emotional part of that is really strong though. Not to mention, fans of FromSoftware video games would really get into it if they only knew it was about FromSoft games like Dark Souls or Elden Ring (Hyun Bin being the video game developer, trying to create his augmented reality version of Elden Ring). They integrate things like FromSoft's PvP and PvE well into the drama. Like in episode 1 when the PvP with his "rival" leads to the big initial mystery.

J Man

I would recommend save me I love that show and I think you guys would too the main lead is the girl main girl from it’s okay not to be okay. I also recommend 2521 it’s so good if you guys really enjoyed twinkling watermelon one of my faves and lots of people as well it’s up your area of what kind of shows you guys have been watching.

Rosey Martinez

thank you!! i just finished atypical family so thank you!!

Khadijah

Penthouse is insane! I watched it with a group myself and it was extremely fun (All three seasons). A bunch of rich opera singers trying to backstab and literally stab each other... Logan Lee is also an awesome character! Ju Dan Te is an absolute ham in a good way. Til this day, I'd argue that Penthouse and World of the Married are the apex of fun-toxic KDramas.

J Man

Here are my suggestions! ◽️While You Were Sleeping [romance, fantasy, mystery] ◽️Doctor John [romance, medical, mystery, moral/political dilemma] ◽️From Now On Showtime! [romance, comedy, supernatural/fantasy, mystery,] ◽️Sky Castle [drama, mystery]

WorldWideLove2000

oh shit these are some solid picks!

Sheetal Chand

LOL... DOTS taking overtaking Hotel Del Luna. Healer sounds better, and I think WYWS is more exciting, but DOTS isn't bad. Two very famous leads. Song Joong Ki (Vincenzo from Vincenzo) and Song Hye Kyo (Dong Eun from Glory). It ended up similar to Crash Landing where the main couple got married in real life. Unfortunately, that marriage ended in a nasty breakup.

J Man

omg healer was so gooooddd🥹 but i don’t think it’s going to win so i voted for descendants of the sun hehe it’s one of my favorites, i haven’t rewatched it in a long time so i’m excited to the possibility of rewatching it with you guys xD

Areum

My Personal Recommendations: • Weightlifting Fairy Bok-Joo - 16 Episodes •Reply 1988 - 20 Episodes •Hometown Cha Cha Cha - 16 Episodes •Empress Ki- 51 Episodes. This is a long shot putting this one on here but I do think you’d really like this. Definitely worth the watch.

Alexa

Healer is GOATed for me. Very interesting how they weaved together the storylines in that show. On the flip side, I still can't figure out wtf Descendents of the Sun's plot even was... Also, don't let anyone tell you it's got action. It's "action" is abyssmal and the plot drags worse than Goblin. That drama was a waste of time and I was really into kdramas when I watched it. For more suggestions, I'd add on Good Manager (aka Chief Kim). That one is just insanely good comedy.

DayGoBah

I hope you'll eventually watch Healer.....it's an incredible drama! Amazing action scenes, awesome romance. just an overall great show!

우영팬

I want them to react to Hotel De Luna but I got also want them to react to Healer. Hopefully on the next poll they will react to Healer

Alisha Qurban

As I always do, I would recommend 'Happiness'. It aired in 2021 and consists of 16 episodes, each about an 1hr long. The show is primarily a thriller/suspense drama, with the romance as more of a subplot. I've seen reactions ranging from 1k to 40k, so it def varies. Overall, I think it's a good show with an interesting plot and characters, and I would love to see your opinions on the show and the decisions made in it.

Inie

I personally find DOTS really overrated in all terms although it's considered a classic by people. I find Hotel De Luna overrated too but only in romance department, the rest is good. As a kdrama fan of many years now all I can say is that 2012-16 dramas are best especially 2016 dramas are classic. My personal suggestions would be: Memories of Alhambra, Extraordinary You, My Love from Star, Angel's Last Mission: Love, Mr Sunshine, The Heirs, Legend of the blue sea, Kill me heal me, Rooftop Prince, Queen In Hyun's Man, The K2, Healer, City Hunter, Hello Monster, The King: Eternal Monarch, W: two worlds, While you were sleeping, Chicago Typewriter, 30 but seventeen, I'm not a robot, School 2015, Tale of the nine tailed season 1 and 2, Touch your heart, The Last Empress, Dream High, Cheese in the trap, Birth of a beauty, Item, Blue Birthday, My first love/Longing Heart, Hymn of Death, Blood, Hi! School Love On, Signal, Exo Next Door.

Tøøbà Khalid

I know right? Even the romance is not well done and plot is very basic??? Its okay if you wanna watch on your own but it is not reaction worthy at all!

Daisy

I wish you would watch the penthouse! It matches your taste exactly. Unfortunately people vote for their favorite kdramas instead. Toxicity at its peak! Every episode ends with crazy plot twists! Romance, Revenge, Murder, Mystery, action it includes everything. Also, a story from a mostly a women’s perspective too! Another suggestion would be the world of the married!! Descendants of the sun is old drama and I could never finish it. The romance was boring and nothing happened in the plot too. Like i can't imagine post or pre episode discussions.

Daisy

Another show suggestion post, so I guess I am back with 2521. Although it is tvN. I didn't fully understand if you were going to stop reacting to tvN shows, would appreciate if you could clarify a bit.

RJeevan

Check out "King: The Eternal Monarch" itz up there with Goblin and other great dramas

Jocularr Josh

Ahh man was really hoping to see alchemy souls one day but they should definitely watch on there own time one day

RENISNOTOK

Healer is a great drama. Absolute fire acting, great action, good plot and a good complete ending that didn't leave me dissatisfied.

Parangama Sanyal

I will not shut up about the HEALER, While you were sleeping, Mr Sunshine and The King Eternal God. Healer and while you were sleeping is KNOWN in the old kdrama community as they were one of the FAMOUS kdramas that spread like a fire into the international community. So again I will recommend HEALER and While you were sleeping. I hope you react to them one day 🥹

Zainab Khan

18 Again and Good Bad Mother prove Lee Do Hyun can play any age. Dude can play 20s, 18, 30s, 40s, and even 7 years old.

J Man

Please consider Tale of the Nine tailed fox 🦊 it's an action fantasy romance based on Asian mythology and it's VFX is on par with Alchemy of souls and moving(moving is slightly better)

Jonathan Enoch

The King 2 Hearts (2012) 20ep I Can Hear Your Voice (2013) 18ep Gu Family Book (2013) 24ep Master's Sun (2013) 17ep Pinocchio (2014) 20ep Fated To Love You (2014) 20ep Kill Me, Heal Me (2015)2 20ep Mrs. Cop (2015) 18ep Doctors (2016) 20ep Suspicious Partner (2017) 20ep Where Stars Land (2018) 16ep Live (2018) 18ep The Beauty Inside (2018) 16ep Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020) 12ep Happiness (2021) 12ep

jec hty

rooting for hotel del luna 🩷🩷

clarinha

yasssssss 2521 plsss

minari

Atypical Family 🙏🏾

Rosie

Oh yeah, I forgot Vagabond in my list! Although... now that I think about it, it ended like there would be a season 2, and it never came. 5 years later, I'm pretty sure it never will. Unless you have some different info on that?

Neroli

its only popular bc of the main leads and the history of them other than that its not really that good theres so many better classic kdramas out there but its fine im not a fan of itaewon class either so when they watched that i just patiently waited for it to end and found something else for my entertainment.

janaé yukimura

Until end of my day, I will recommend Mr.Sunshine. Mr.Sunshine has 24 episodes and it is one of the best rated dramas of all time :D Mr. Sunshine is a South Korean historical drama set in the early 1900s, during the Joseon Dynasty's final years. The series weaves themes of love, patriotism, and historical upheaval as characters navigate personal and national struggles during a cruel period in Korea's history.

Hiso

I accidentally posted this comment with only W (Two Worlds) in my list and then spent an hour modifying my comment to complete the list. In the meantime, 3 people had already liked the comment, so I want to inform the YaBoyRockLee team that at least the 1st 3 likes were for that drama (W), not the whole list.

Neroli

Please consider this for the next poll. I really hope you will watch one of my favorite dramas someday. All ratings are based on my own opinion. 1. Twenty-Five Twenty-One (9/10) (2022) (16 ep, Romance, Drama) : In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life. 2. Start Up (8/10) (2020) (16 ep, Romance, Comedy, Drama) : Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry. 3. Hometown Cha Cha Cha (8/10) (2021) (16 ep, Romance, Comedy, Drama) : Yoon Hye-jin, a woman dedicated to success, and Mr. Hong, a man devoted to happiness, were born to be nuisances to each other. They fall out of rhythm and out of step, but somehow, that lack of synchronization became enjoyable. The drama that i recommend is drama from CJ ENM and i really hope you guys can react to one day. For dramas that are not from TvN or somethng, this is my recommendation. 1. Welcome to Samdal-ri ft. Shin Hye-sun (main actress in Mr. Queen) (9/10) (2023) (16 eps, Drama, Romance, Comedy) : After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friends. 2. Our Beloved Summer (8/10) (2022) (16 eps, Drama, Romance) : Cant say much because of potential spoilers. And lastly are my favorite dramas but not sure if this is good for reactions or not. 1. Our Blues (10/10) (2022) (Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, Family) (CJ ENM) : Romance is sweet and bitter - and life riddled with ups and downs - in multiple stories about people who live and work on bustling Jeju Island. I really like this drama because each episode has a diffrent "main character" buth the story remains connected to the other episodes. 2. Something in the rain (9/10) (2018) (16 eps, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life): Well, in my opinion, this drama feels very real, they are not a conglomerate or anything like that, just two people who love each other and in fact every time I watch this I feel like I am peeking into their personal lives because the chemistry and story feel very real. 3. My Liberation Notes ft. KIM JIWON (9/10) (2022) (16 eps, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life) : Three siblings, exhausted by the monotony of day-to-day adulthood, seek to find fulfillment and freedom from their humdrum lives. Idk if you will read all of this or not, but i really hope you will react one of my favorite dramas someday.

minatozaki

Yes I haven't seen many reactions to this show I usually want people to watch this and the witch one after other so they can experience what I experienced with these 2 actors

Jai

oops my mistake!

Alyssa Jay

The 8 Show only 8 eps on netflix

Go D. Usopp

You should definitely watch healer & while you were sleeping they are both great

Jai

Healer and while you were sleeping are great imo

Jai

Suspicious partner has 20 episode iirc

Jai

At the end if the day you have to remember that lee also did the chat got and listed his top 10and these are what was on there. At this point I even hope he watches one of the others ones besides dots and hdl to see where it ends up on his list.

Royal Yaya

Yeh i find it so awkward to root for their romance again, especially knowing what happened in real life.

JEBY 4 LYFE

My favorite would be 'While you were sleeping' out of these options. Suggestions: 1. The Good Bad mother 2. Tomorrow (Both non-TVn dramas)

priya

I like kim jiwon more than main in dots

Thaw Tar San

It's Okay That's Love (2014) 16 eps (A great mature romance drama!) (A++) W: Two Worlds (2016) 16 eps (Personally a huge favorite) Tomorrow With You (2017) 16 eps Suspicious Partner (2017) 20 eps Vagabond (2019) 16eps Touch Your Heart (2019) 16 eps Doctor John (2019) 16 eps One The Woman (2021) 16 eps Sisyphus (2021) 16 eps Just a few of the dramas that I think should be checked out whether it's reacted to or not! But fingers crossed!!!🤞🤞 Absolutely love your reactions and binge watch constantly! Thanks for your hard work 😊

Alyssa Jay

they can just watch season 1

dumpi dumpcha

Dots is so overrated

XSHINeeBAP

My suggestions, in no particular order: - W (Two Worlds) - 2016 - amazing, and a very different concept than any other drama you watched, I think, + both the male and female leads are great. The FL is Han Hyo Joo, who played Lee Mi Hyun = Bong Seok's mom in Moving! - The Legend of the Blue Sea - 2016. Hilarious scenes, great story. Jun Ji Hyun is amazing in this role ^^ - Two weeks - 2013. With Lee Joon Gi (from Flower of evil). Very intense drama, in the thriller/action category. - Chicago Typewriter - 2017. Comedy, Romance, Supernatural. Takes place in modern days and during the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea. - Mad dog - 2017. Action/thriller category. Tags would be Revenge, Fraud, Corruption. Some of the less intense parts reminded me of the american tv series Leverage. - Shopping King Louie - 2016. Such an easy lighthearted watch but not boring with some heartfelt moments. In the comedy & romance category. - What's wrong with Secretary Kim - 2018. In the comedy & romance category. So good! With Park Min Young from Marry my Husband. - Signal - 2016. Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi. Not time travel but a connection between different timelines. Very, very good. - SKY Castle - 2018/2019. Mystery, Psychological, Drama. Social commentary. Quite intense emotionally. - Six Flying Dragons - 2015. I'm putting that one in the list even though I don't have much hope that you would do it one day because it's 50 episodes... BUT it's an amazing story about the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, inspired by real people and real events, but with of course additional imagined characters and events, a romanticized version. There are some great sword fights and some romance but also a lot of it is politics and manipulations and both "good" and "bad" characters that ends up being more in the morally grey area (at least in my opinion). So, even if you never watch it as a reaction, maybe you'll watch it for yourselves one day... All these dramas are rated above 8/10 on mydramalist.com, which is a good indicator that most watchers really enjoyed them ^^

Neroli

If I were to recommend kdramas it’d be

Cynthia Huynh

It’s crazy descendants of the sun is winning especially with what went down with the main actors in real life. Healer deserves more love!

Cynthia Huynh

Next poll suggestions: Our Beloved Summer, WYWS, Coffee Prince, Because this is my First Life, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

Cocalita

Ok so I've seen a lot of people recommend the Reply series so fingers crossed 🤞🏾 it ends up on the poll. .REPLY 1994 (my fave) .REPLY1988 (a must watch) .REPLY1997 .KILL ME, HEAL ME (Amazing show) .SKY CASTLE (You want toxic?this is your show) .EXTRAORDINARY YOU .THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED

JEBY 4 LYFE

I wanna recommend penthouse but to be honest season 3 looses it's essence with that ending I wish it was just one season and stayed that way

JEBY 4 LYFE

Suspicious partner

MVA

Right? One of her best work would be MOON LOVERS (Scarlet heart Ryeo)

JEBY 4 LYFE

Love the show but the ending thoo💔

JEBY 4 LYFE

I have a few recommendations here with "Non-TvN drama from 2023-2022": 1. Maskgirl (7 ep. - Thriller) 2. One Bloody Lucky Day (10 ep. - Thriller) 3. Evilive (10 ep. - Noir) 4. Good Bad Mother (14 ep. - Slice of life) 5. ANNA (6 ep. - Mystery) 6. Narco-Saints (6 ep. - Noir) 7. Good Detective (2 seasons - 16ep. -Comedy Action) 8. Bargain (6 ep. -Thriller) 9. Reborn Rich (16 ep. - Crime) 10. My Liberation Notes (16 ep. - Romance) 11. Our Beloved Summer (16 ep. - Rom-com) 12. Yumi's Cell (2 seasons - 14 ep. - Rom-com) Of course TvN is the top tier to watch dramas but there are also highly popular "non-TvN" dramas. 😆 And above are just few of the dramas from that were popular in the past 2 years!

Moss13

Happiness (2021) 12 eps Save Me (2017), 16 eps Mother (2018), 16 eps Tunnel (2017), 16 eps Voice (2017), 16 eps Kairos (2020), 16 eps Life After Lie (2020), 16 eps Two Weeks (2013), 16 eps Because This is My First Life (2017), 16 eps It's Okay, That's Love (2014), 16 eps Suspicious Partner (2017), 20 eps While You Were Sleeping (2017), 16 eps W Two Worlds (2016), 16 eps Her Private Life (2019), 16 eps The Beauty Inside (2018), 16 eps Tale of Nokdu (2019), 16eps Live Up to Your Name (2017), 16eps

Mell

I have been watching your kdrama reactions ever since, and I enjoyed them a lot. With that, here are some of the kdramas that I enjoyed watching and I think you guys would enjoy too: (1) The Penthouse and (2) Scarlet Heart. Special mention: (1) Youth of May, (2) 18 Again.

Sheena YJ

Since you are adding another poll next week, I can recommend Startup. -business/office romance -running time per ep: 1hr - 1hr 20mins -viewers on yt per other channels: 10k - 40k casts: Nam joo hyuk, Bae Suzy, Kim Seon Ho, Kang Hanna This was a very controversial kdrama back in pandemic days Hope you would consider this. THIS DRAMA IS NOT FROM STUDIO DRAGON.

john kennedy

wwwsk and lawless lawyer mention 🫡

cyd

The good bad mother, it has lee dohyun (the doctor) from the glory in it

Emily1708

Omg i love both hotel del luna and while you were sleeping.

Joice Nicole Favorito

True! They've surprised me too. So we'll see how it goes. I like all the shows listed so either way I'll be watching lol. I haven't watched the Fight For My Way reactions yet. I've been watching more anime lately. Maybe I'll go binge that sometime these week.

Charlinda Jenkins

18 Again and The Good Bad Mother would be a great change of Kdrama. They aren’t really romance and they have some interesting characters and plots

Sadie

Doesn’t have anything to do with the poll, but should we put them on to actress Lee Da Hee?🤔🤔

Tyler

Yes! I was hoping that it would have made it to this one.

Cocalita

None of the options

Deemaak

already watched all of these but let's vote dots this time pls 🤞

Imee Ronario

Finally some better recs!

Karen_Tries

Hotel del luna 🤌🏼 The king eternal monarch is great too… not sure if you’ve seen it yet

Naj

Damn not Healer getting bodied by DOTS and HDL lol. Huge fumble, but it is what it is at this point. I expect DOTS to lead to some boring reactions and HDL to be slightly better because of IU not because of the story. You never know though. YBRL crew still going to have fun regardless, but give them some alley-oops lol

Andre

I recommend penthouse, save me and twenty five twenty one

Zuzi

really good! i was a little skeptical at first but it picked up so fast I was sad it was over lol

Khadijah

Please watch True Beauty

fartun mohamed

right!!! and the rest of the reactions from the other characters too!

Khadijah

Secretary Kim

September

Why don't yall take the challenge and watch Kdramas from 10 plus years ago? The REAL kdramas. Those should be copyright free.

luke7794

I love love hotel del luna

Adeeba Ansari

I can't believe hotel del luna has more votes than while you were sleeping

Koo b

Didn't finish watching any of those stated kdramas. They didn't really stood out for me. Genuinely speaking, I think it would be great to have a different set of options. But yea, still voted for Hotel Del Luna because IU never disappoints.

Sheena YJ

SECRETARY KIM You’ve got to invest yourself in Alchemy of Souls on your own time

raguoc00

yess omg it's so good

Koo b

Reccs: 1. Reply 1988- a classic 2. 18 again 3. Sky Castle 4. Penthouse (the toxicity and drama in this✨️) 5. World of the married 6. Legend of the blue sea 7. Suspicious partner

Koo b

Spicy take but Hotel del Luna is better than Goblin, which I couldn't finish cause I didn't like it. I've never seen Descendants of The Sun so I'm going in blind like Lee, haha. SKY Castle is a very interesting one that I think would have really hit for Lee, but the people has spoken of course.

94_h

Listen. I love fight for my way and I could have sworn it would have been terrible for a reaction, but somehow they liked it. Surprised the hell out of me. I think they often surprise me with what they like and don’t like so it’s not as easy to figure out what would be great for them to react to.

Cocalita

I agree because most of these show comparisons aren't even remotely similar.

Lola_❤️❤️

Descendants of the Sun!!! 🙌🙌😍

Lay Layli

While you where sleeping is 👌🏾

Francis M

honestly lovely runner for me is not that good and its just not for me but when they reacted to it i started to like and enjoy it.

dumpi dumpcha

OMG all were all time fave...

NewKidsLoveAndFall

Listen, I haven’t seen either of the two but the comparisons between goblin are crazy. Just say it’s not your bag and call it a day. The need to compare it to a show that he didn’t like as much is definitely a patreon tactic that I’ve seen in other groups.

Cocalita

Crash course in romance is about middle age adults. Pretty funny. The side love story is abt teenage love. It’s a decent one that’s underrated!!

jen

Reply 1988 sooo gooood

Sitah

they can never watch good shows cz of this

dumpi dumpcha

ikr

dumpi dumpcha

Recommending some also Personal favorites: All the REPLY SERIES (in order of release - Reply 1997, Reply 1994, Reply 1988) It's Okay, That's Love Rooftop Prince Classics: Endless Love - Autum In My Heart Endless Love - Winter Sonata Full House Secret Love

Nikita Park

I've been suggesting this drama to everyone it's good

dumpi dumpcha

The king : eternal monarch

Rayyane Lala

yes its good !!! I wish they explained the ending a bit more but other than that, top tier for me

koma

True beauty!

Georgia

Please go vote for wyws. DOTS is good but not suitable for reaction

koma

What’s wrong with secretary Kim!!

Georgia

Whoever suggested these dramas are not IT!!!! Trust me they are boring dramas . I wanted you guys to react to reply 1988 but I read your comment so it’s okay. But there are other great dramas in the comments

Nekkoricky

The Penthouse is an sbs drama i think you guys should also consider it since it's also a popular kdrama and a masterpiece i feel like this one is really for you guys🥹

dumpi dumpcha

I totally understand but I enjoyed all these hope so If you try you can also... And Lee also☺️💯

Himani Tokhi

y'all did while we were sleeping dirty.. The best choice on this poll. We all are going to end up regretting this DOTS fumble... Im sorry in advance..

koma

I love or have enjoyed all of these shows listed, but I mean we have to think are they good for a reaction?

Charlinda Jenkins

😭😭😭😭😭. I dunno if i should be happy or not. But i do love the show

Rock Lee

I would also recommend these two.

Nikita Park

Hotel del luna is another goblin(a favorite of mine but i don't think lee will like it as much). DOTS was good but not that good. Reactionswise healer and WYWS are the best.

Aka yuki

Even though I voted for DOS, I still love "While You Were Sleeping". I remember watching it three times. Whenever you want to switch to the zombie genre, I recommend "The Kingdom". If you're into crime investigation, I suggest "Stranger". I guarantee you won't be disappointed with these two.

Nat Num

I didn't care for it either

Infinite Ree

Those are quality dramas, but I don't think they fit these guys taste. 🤷🏾 I personally would recommend My Mister and Misaeng, but I think they like the more melodramatic type dramas.

Infinite Ree

ohh i get it now..i will recommend shows not associated to them now :) didn't sound rude at all . no worries. damn it sucks that you cant watch these masterpieces.

zizijoonie

Healer and DOTS are the best for me! While you were sleeping is also good 👍🏻 But, not the Hotel Del Luna, sorry. It wasn’t for me :(

nurlyaiiym

All of them are good but while you were sleeping holds a special place in my heart and ofc SUZY 💕

MO

Idk why people say they won't like hotel del luna cause its like goblin 2.0 but ya'll are the same ones that said they won't like lovely runner cause it's like Twinkling Watermelon (even though I don't see it) but they ended up loving it a lot so it's like you don't really know what will end up appealing to then until they actually watch it.

Lola_❤️❤️

Boring ass choices.. There are ones with ratings above 8.7 and 9 on IMDB that yall can search on Google, and yall still chose these boring options. Who made these polls anyway? 😪 Zzzz

luke7794

has anyone seen Atypical Family?! i just finished it and loved it!

Khadijah

Big mouth is such a good show

kacyann236

Every show on this poll is not associated with the studio that is striking my channel

Rock Lee

It's such a good thriller show. Mouse pls

Ezeokoli Uc

DOTS is overhyped 😒 hotel del luna hmmmmmm whoever is recommending these boring dramas are doing you dirty. Prison playbook, hospital playlist, reply 1997/1988 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

mgnfq

Mouse pls

Ezeokoli Uc

Mouse

Ezeokoli Uc

I’m not trying to be rude but remember I had instructions about suggestions previously about the copyright strike studio that was claiming the channel Hence the instructions in this post allow more Here are the details regarding the production studios for “Hospital Playlist” and “Reply 1988”: Hospital Playlist • Production Studio: CJ ENM and Egg Is Coming • Network: tvN Reply 1988 • Production Studio: CJ ENM and tvN • Network: tvN Both “Hospital Playlist” and “Reply 1988” are produced by CJ ENM and aired on tvN, making them not suitable for your criteria of avoiding content produced by CJ ENM, Studio Dragon, or under the tvN umbrella.

Rock Lee

I honestly haven’t seen any of these so idk 🤷🏾‍♀️

Khadijah

I agree on all of these (except the last two and extraordinary you, because I haven't seen those so I have no idea)

Menmjau

Healer is such a guilty pleasure for me 💕

Isha Yadav

Mouse

Maria

Descendants of the sun pretty pls pls 🥺🥺

Jillian Eva

i love iu but i cant stand hotel del luna

kun st

I recommend Happiness and W Two Worlds

Efua Adadzewa

my recommendation is our beloved summer. Good story, slow burn but never boring because way too relatable. I have to actually explain how I choose my recommendations for this particular channel. I may be the only one having this opinion but not all dramas should be recommended to every reactors. It should be an educated pick. I always base mine on storyline( + popularity of course lol ). The length and depth in which these 3 go to explain, predict and review these dramas, demands one that will, not only be layered in meaning but also fun and diverse in events. That being established, I dont base my recommendation on which I like , but on what I feel like your input my change or affirm a lot of people's opinion. I dont even base it on what the reactor feels like he might like ( if I have watched the drama , and knows how the reactors typically reacts to events) , because expectations do get let down often when we proceed like this. For one, the surface level dramas will be lost on you, no matter how good the actors are. It could actually be a negative to only recommend popular ones because the actors best side is not being portrayed no matter how hard they try. People! If you really like your favorite actors , dont recommend the drama in which he is the most handsome, but one where his acting shines the most, not everyone watches drama for visual. secondly , the storyline could be good but if our 3 reviewers can't relate somehow, somewhere, with one of the main character, they will not engage with the drama as much (very low impact on them) . Lastly ... And this one is one of my favourites, because its what set this channel from others.. THE TOXICITY . They looove and appreciate toxicity to a healthy level lmaoo. So i dont shy away from drama where the main cast is not all pure and good. Which brings me to my main point. Y'all will love this drama. Idc for people who talk about fast and slow pace. We are currently watching two dramas that might as well give us an ulcer, we could do with some slowing down. And the actors gave their best performance to date, in my opinion. That's why our beloved summer is my pick. And I hope patrons will have a similar approach to polls. Great Storyline the best vehicle for incredible acting, which produces the best k dramas. And these drama usually never fail to gather audience. Our beloved summer : 78k-34k audience . Other drama that I picked based on the same principles : Sky castle, Mr sunshine, the red sleeve, my roommate is a gumiho, hospital playlist, while you were sleeping, my love from the stars, suspicious partners, DP. I will give example of drama when I talk about surface level storyline, im not saying its not good storyline im saying it doesn't invite or demand much thinking effort. Its all around good but basic in the realm of k dramas ( what we commonly call "cringe" but sweet) : King the land , business proposal, true beauty, fight for my way, descendant of the sun. Please dont kill me. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

koma

Thank god we got to see Lovely Runner reactions before this copyright situation 😭

priya

true tho T.T

Hồng Anh Phạm

Why? Who is recommending this to you guys? When there is A TIER KDRAMAS!!! Reply 1988 Hospital playlist I recommend them the most

zizijoonie

Mouse

Keziah

Descendants of the sun

Inaas Rida

I couldn't even finish Hotel Del Luna, I literally was forcing myself to watch it. I doubt they'll enjoy it based on what they seemed to like in the past.

Chantsy93

Cmon healer

Propax691

Happiness

Devlin Kruijs

Dang. The results are looking unfortunate. I personally don't think they'll enjoy Hotel del Luna a lot.

WorldWideLove2000

Its 32/32% at this time and we are about to start filming

Rock Lee

hospital playlist

enkhee erdenebat

Oh wow. I can't believe Hotel De Luna is winning 😯. That's not a good show for a reaction. I feel like WYWS would be so much better.

Charlinda Jenkins

Happiness Lawless lawyer W two worlds Big mouth Suspicious partner Perfect marriage revenge My roommate is a Gumiho My strange hero My lovely liar Melting me softly Touch your heart Her private life The law cafe Bring it on ghost Devilish joy Again my life

_k.ayl.a_

I really can't believe Hotel Del Luna is winning its the worst option here smh, its going to end up as Goblin 2.0

Dilmurod

Really good recommendations💯

Himani Tokhi

Here I am recommending some of my fav also hope anyone can win from this. What's wrong with secretary kim Legend of the blue sea Doom at your service Extraordinary you W: Two worlds Flex x cops Nine taled fox 🦊

Himani Tokhi

Recommendations!! What's Wrong With Secretary Kim Legend of the Blue Sea Tomorrow Extraordinary You Doom at Your Service W: Two Worlds I Hear Your Voice Pinocchio

Artemis VMin Jackson

Suggestion for the other poll: Our Beloved Summer - it's popular so likely to do well plus there's a lot of nuance to the relationship between the main leads which would generate some good discussions

Emanuel

While You Were Sleeping ❤️ For all polls 😉

Marvelous JJ

Damn... Please WYWS should win this poll , the story is too good to be losing.

koma

I suggest Hospital Playlist

Manthan Shah

What's wrong with Secretary Kim Reborn Rich Big Mouth Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Happiness Lawless Lawyer

Yazzi B

Healer is one I haven't seen, but it sounds very epic so I'd be down to check it out. While You Were Sleeping is very good. Very trippy too, to the point where the drama feels like it has you in a genjutsu at various points with the twists and clever usage of the show's gimmick. While You Were Sleeping also has the best actress (imo) out of the selectable KDramas, Bae Suzy. Yes, even over Park Min Young. Suzy is that damn good 😎

J Man

Hotel del Luna❤️❤️

Mouka

My preference would be Healer > Hotel Del Luna > DOTS. I actually know nothing about While You Were Sleeping, so I can't comment. The Hong sisters are very hit or miss to me, my favourites of theirs are Master's Sun and Korean Odyssey.

A

What's wrong with secretary Kim. Atypical family

Rowin Overmars

Suspicious Partners

HeyItsAire_

I have the same thought

J Man

Recommended shows: My Love From The Star, Secretary Kim, I Can Hear Your Voice, Healer again.

A

Either can be argued.

J Man

Less exciting than DOTS? 👀

Cocalita

W Extraordinary you Big Mouth The Atypical Family

Mitha

Pls react to extraordinary you! The FL is the same as lovely runner

Fay-Fay

I actually always recommend ppl watch Start-Up before Hometown Cha Cha Cha. Mostly because Cha Cha Cha fits perfectly as an "alternate ending" for Good Boy from Start Up. The male lead's actor is the actor that played the Good Boy character. Almost everyone who watched Start Up immediately jumped to Cha Cha Cha for that reason

J Man

Happiness and Save me

Kaylin

Hotel Del Luna is nice. IU is great. But I also feel like it's the least "exciting" of the selections. It's enjoyable and safe. Very anime, which makes it good, but at the same time the other picks have more nuance to them.

J Man

My recomendations: Hometown Cha Cha Cha; What's wrong with Secretary Kim; Revenge of Others; The Legend of the Blue Sea; The K2 Add: My love from the stars is good too

Sabrina Dias

I recommend... W: two worlds Doom at your service Tale of the Nine Tailed (s1 & 2) Extraordinary you

Iris Lee

I recommend Save me (actress form Its okay) and Twenty-five twenty one (actress from revenant)

Alexis Veres

I love IU but no hotel pls

Manthan Shah

likewise!

martina1712

While You Were Sleeping It's the best

전 정

Not hotel. Please

Gulnaz

Voted for Healer again. But I love HDL too.

Nikita Park

I recommend Save Me or Mouse

Kiana

Reborn Rich

Priya

What’s wrong with Secretary Kim on the second poll please 🙏 Voted Healer on this one, I love Hotel Del Luna too. Healer’s a classic though.

Zzzboy888

Hometown cha cha cha. Super nice, light hearted but has its serious touching moments. Really nice drama and I can see you guys liking the characters and how they develop and have a lot of layers to them.

Lola_❤️❤️

W or suspicious partners

Taij

My favorites are W and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.

Roger Powell

Descendants of the sun

Arafat Bhuiyan

Healer would probably make for the best reactions it's a classic. Hot take though: DOTS will be the least entertaining reactions considering their taste. HDL is really good though, it's more 1A vs 1B.

Andre

Praise the Sun 🙌

dani oz


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