korean dramas rating

First: My ratings ( how much i like it )
Second: Quality ( writing, acting, directing )


-Korean Secret Garden
Rating : 9.5/10
9.5/10


  • Title: 시크릿 가든 / Secret Garden
  • Genre: Romance, comedy, fantasy, melodrama
  • Episodes: 20
  • Broadcast network: SBS
  • Broadcast period: 2010-Nov-13 to 2011-Jan-16
  • Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:45


Synopsis

The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won (Hyun Bin), an arrogant and eccentric CEO who maintains the image of seeming perfection, and Gil Ra Im (Ha Ji Won), a poor and humble stuntwoman whose beauty and body are the object of envy amongst top actresses. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for actress Park Chae Rin, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies

from drama wiki.

Personal comments: Watch this a few months ago and still addicted to it, love love the ending. In love with especially episode 14 ( i replayed it non stop). Some of my friends said that they watched a few episodes and it was quite boring so stopped but well the first time I watched I found it boring too but hearing really good comments about it I decided to continue and I didn't regret one bit.  Must watch if you like romance and comedy drama. Ha ji won and hyun bin acting is super super good and also the ost is superb, got addicted to every song in the drama also the chemistry between the leads *overload*

- BIG
9.5/10
8.5/10


  • Title: 빅 / Big
  • Genre: Comedy, romance
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: KBS2
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Jun-04 to 2012-Jul-24
  • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
  • Original Soundtrack: Big OST

Synopsis

Da Ran (Lee Min Jung) is a girl who is engaged to the brilliant Dr. Seo Yoon Jae (Gong Yoo). She is going to start her work as a temporary teacher in a school and by accident meet a transfer student from USA named Kang Kyung Joon (Shin Won Ho) and because of some coincidences they get to know each other. Recently Yoon Jae behaved coldly to Da Ran and Kyung Joon finds out how much she suffers so he try to help her improving her relationship with Yoon Jae, but he and Yoon Jae are involved in a car accident and both fall into the river. Yoon Jae trys to save Kyung Joon. In hospital Kyung Joon wakes and find himself in the body of Yoon Jae, as his body is lying in hospital and everybody thinks he is in a coma. The only one whom he can tell that he is not Yoon Jae is Da Ran.
How he should act as Yoon Jae and not young Kyung Joon and how Da Ran should behave him from now on?

Personal Comments: I didn't have high hopes for this after hearing negative comments from almost everyone about this drama but i still watch it anyway cause it's by hong sisters.... just like Lie To Me, this is a drama that everybody dislikes but there's this small group of viewers that love it and this time i'm in the group of people that love this <3 tbh, the only flaw about this show is the not really attractive first 2 ep and confusing and unclear ending but overall this is probably my favourite hong sisters drama ( i've watch my girlfriend is a gumiho, greatest love, your beautiful from them ) ahhhh and i have heard many bad comments about the acting but i think the acting was quite good except for lee min jung for the first 2 episodes but after that her acting starts to get better and more natural. The 2 leads have great chemistry too, however the ending spoiled the 10/10 mark of this drama, pshhhh i think anyone that have take note of this drama would have heard complains about the um awkward ending but well i will just take it as a happy ending cause hong sisters drama always seems to have an happy ending ;) Do give this drama a try and maybe you will love this as much as i did haha it would probably take a while before i get over this drama 

- Bridal Mask/Gaksital
10/10
10/10

Synopsis

Gaksital is a famous manhwa set in the 1930s, during the Japanese occupation. The hero, Lee Kang-to, is known as 'Gaksital' because he wears a mask to hide his face — one of those traditional play masks, specifically the rosy-cheeked one reserved for the female role, aka the bride. He's an unassuming young man in real life, but when he dons his superhero mask, he fights injustice and rights wrongs during one of the darkest periods of Korea's history

Personal Comments: This is wayyyyyyy too underated, the suspense, twist, excitement in every.. almost every episode ahhhhh. The love-hate relationship you will be feeling for the "bad" guys in the story. This drama doesn't catch people's eye on the first look probably due to the setting as its set in the 30s and well many people won't be interested in war story or with political stuff. I was reluctant to watch this at first but still watch it due to Joo Won and from episode one i love it already, it's been really long since there's a drama that makes me enjoy all the episode and this is a whole 28 episodes ! Well every drama has its own negative point, for this is the romance between the leads it wasn't really ummmm romance? the director didn't film much cute moments between the couple and the chemistry between them ain't strong but the good acting given by ALL the character deserve a huge round of applause.. also this is probably the first drama where ALL the leads and even supporting role characters are either really handsome or pretty. This is kinda unrelated but the main female lead looks a lot like Victoria from f(x) haha. 

- The Greatest Love
9/10
9.5/10
  • Title: 최고의 사랑 / Choegoui Sarang
  • Also known as: Best Love, The Greatest Love
  • Previously known as: 애정의 발견 / The Discovery of Affection
  • Genre: Romance, comedy
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: MBC
  • Broadcast period: 2011-May-04 to 2011-Jun-23
  • Air time: Wednesday and Thursday 21:55

  • Synopsis

    Ae Jung was once the most popular member of girl band The National Treasure Girls. However 10 years ago the band broke up and she received most of the blame. Despite her warm personality her career has suffered ever since and she now spends her time fighting for air time on variety shows. Dokko Jin is a top movie star at the height of his career. The two meet and become involved in each other's careers. Yoon Pil Joo is a doctor of oriental medicine who has no interest in the entertainment industry but agrees to make a dating show. Dokko Jin helps get Ae Jung a role on a new reality show called Couple Making. Pil Joo is the bachelor being set up on Couple Making. Both men fall for Ae Jung both off and on the screen.

    Personal Comments: The main leads didnt catch my eye they aren't really handsome or really pretty but i gotta say their acting are really good and they look so so so cute together. The storyline which is by Hong Sisters ( my girlfriend is a gumiho, your beauiful, my girl ) didn't dissapoint me, something i really love about their drama is that its perfect pace not too fast nor too slow thus doesn't get boring or annoying. The director also did a good job whenever there's cute scenes it makes me really excited and happy for them i guess a lot of credits goes to the chemistry between the leads. REALLY WORTH WATCHING :-)

    - reply me 1997
    9.5/10
    10/10
  • Title: 응답하라 1997 / Eungdabhara 1997
  • Also known as: Answer to 1997 / Reply 1997
  • Genre: Youth, romance, comedy
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: tvN
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Jul-24 to 2012-Sep-18
  • Air time: Tuesday 23:00 (2 episodes back to back)

  • Synopsis

    This drama will focus on the extreme fan culture that emerged in the 1990s when idol groups took center stage and K-pop was blossoming.
    It tells the story of 6 former high school friends from a school in Busan who meet again in 2012 and brings back memories to 1997 when they were still high school students. Moving back and forth between the ’90s and today, the story centers on the life of Sung Shi Won (Jung Eun Ji), who idolizes boyband H.O.T., and her 5 high school friends

    Personal Comments: I didn't want to watch this in the beginning thinking itwill be kinda boring as it's about first love again ( I miss you, architect 101,taiwan's in time w you) but I'm so glad I decided to watch this mainly because of eunji after I had watched her from that winter the wind blows and that I'm waiting for gu family book. Friendship, family, brothers, love,kinship this drama is simply beautiful. Perfection and the acting from every one of the character is amazing especially the two main leads. Although it's only a cable drama but its so much better than most dramas, tvn are really producing a lot of good dramas. This drama definitely deserves the credit and good reviews many people gave.


    -Korean King 2 Hearts
    8.5/10
    9.5/10



    Title: King 2 Hearts
    Genre: Romance
                Action
    Episodes: 20
    Broadcast Network: MBC
    Broadcast Period:
    March 21, 2012 (2012-03-21) – May 24, 2012
    Plot
    The King 2 Hearts is set in an alternate universe where modern-day South Korea is governed by a constitutional monarchy descended from the Joseon Dynasty. Lee Jae-ha is a handsome yet materialistic crown prince who doesn't care about politics and feels total reluctance to being the second in line to the throne. Lee Jae-kang, the current king, tricked him into joining a joint military collaboration with North Korea as a means to help "make him grow up".
    Meanwhile, Kim Hang-ah is a North Korean Special Forces Officer who is also the daughter of a North Korean military high command official. Both Jae-ha and Hang-ah meet at the joint military training, a crucial part in establishing friendly relations between the two separate countries. Although the two met each other with a fiery disposition, Jae-ha unwittingly sparks a friendship with Hang-ah and he subsequently falls in love with her. Soon, an arranged marriage is set up between the two and they eventually become engaged. While they attempt to set their differences aside and build a growing relationship, things suddenly take a turn for the worse when King Jae-kang and his wife were assassinated in cold blood by the devious Club M, who are led by John Meyer/Kim Bong-gu, a mysterious magician who wishes to remove the Royal Family and rule in their stead. Now crowned the new King of South Korea, Jae-ha must learn to be responsible and protect the country before it is too late.

    From Wikipedia

    Personal Comments: Only decided to watch this show because of Ha JiWon and Lee Seung Gi and also that i heard people say that this show is nice. I usually really hate show about war and politics and stuff like that but this wasn't that bad but it still did bore me out at some parts from episode 1-14 but from episode 15-20 it was super exciting. The directing, story, acting and filming everything is really good one of the best i've watch, every episodes felt like a movie. The ending was not very good, okay rather not say why or else im gonna be a spoiler to people who have yet watch the show and more people liked the princess and guard romance more than the king and queen's when they are the actual main lead, i liked both but i think Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi had more chemistry with the other main lead in Secret Garden and My Girlfriend Is a Nine Tail Fox.

    -My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho/Nine-tailed Fox
    Ratings: 9.5/10
    9.5/10



    • Title: 내 여자친구는 구미호 / Nae Yeojachinguneun Gumiho
    • Also known as: My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
    • Genre: Romance, comedy, fantasy
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: SBS
    • Broadcast period: 2010-Aug-11 to 2010-Sep-30
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55


    Synopsis

    On one day after Cha Dae Woong ran away from his grandfather, he accidently freed a nine-tailed fox who was closed in a painting for about 500 years. He didn't realize what he has done, until the Gumiho (nine-tailed fox),who took the form of a beautiful woman, appeared in front of him. Dae Woong was really frightened that he ran away from her and fell on the riverbank.Since he was severely injured, Gumiho came to save him and gave him her most precious bead to share with him the mystic fox' strength, as she owes him her freedom. Gumiho then asked him if he can help her become human and how to act like one. In return, she allowed him to use her bead for him to shoot for his dream action movie despite his body's severe condition. As time goes by, their mutual relationship grew deeper as they start to fall for each other.

    From dramawiki

    Personal Comments: if you liked your beautiful you should enjoy this too cause it's by the same writer, but honestly i think this is much much better than your beautiful because i didn't enjoy that although i like yonghwa, hongki and shinhye. Something good about this is that it's interesting from episode 1 till the end, i skipped many parts for secret garden and autumn concerto cause i thought it was boring but i did not even skip a second for this show. I like the ending too hehe, The last two episodes is super nice especially the last episode.

    - Lie To Me
    6/10
    6/10

    Details

    • Title: 내게 거짓말을 해봐 / Naege Geojitmaleul Haebwa
    • Also known as: Try Lying to Me
    • Previously known as: 달콤한 스캔들 / Sweet Scandal
    • Genre: Romance, comedy
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: SBS
    • Broadcast period: 2011-May-09 to 2011-Jun-28
    • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

    Synopsis

    Gong Ah Jung, a level 5 Ministry of Culture official, gets entangled in a web of lies when she mistakenly lies that she's married to Hyun Ki Joon, a hotel manager from an affluent family. Their relationship is further complicated when Ki Joon's ex-fiancée and a close friend of his brother's, Oh Yoon Joo, reappears in his life.
    Personal Comments: To me this is a complete waste of my time, crappy story line. I like Yoon eun hye but this drama was that bad that i can't stop myself for giving it the "-.-" face at the end of almost episode... sorry T_T


    - My Fair Lady
    8/10
    8/10
  • Title: 아가씨를 부탁해 / Agassireul Pputakae
  • Also known as: Take Care of Agassi / Take Care of My Lady / My Fair Lady
  • Previously known as: 레이디 캐슬 / Lady Castle
  • Genre: Romance, comedy
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast Network: KBS2
  • Broadcast period: 2009-Aug-19 to 2009-Oct-08
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

  • Synopsis

    Of the high-rolling top 'hot celebrities' of the wealthy upper class in Korea's high society, Kang Hye Na is the one desired by the men, feared and hated by the women. Being the only successor to the largest conglomerate company, Kang San Group, Kang Hye Na has both the looks and the background. She is the owner of the 'Lady Castle' and lives a 'princess-like' life with her servants.
    Until one day, out of pure coincidence, she comes across Seo Dong Chan who turns her life upside down. Not only does he make her do community service, he even kidnapped her... and now he's the new household manager!!! Even after stepping on him, crushing him and biting him, he still doesn't run away. She may have finally met her match...

    Personal Comments: Honestly Yun Eun Hye's acting isn't bad in this drama as what many people commented i think she's pretty good especially in I Miss You she proved that she can act and she's one of the best. The first few episode were really exciting and fun to watch but as the story develops it gets...... weird. I don't exactly think that the main lead guy suits this role, don't get me wrong i really like him and his acting in Secret Garden and he had excellent chemistry with the girl he's matched with in that show but him with yun eun hye.... not so match idk why but i find it awkward. The acting is really cute * no spoilers hehe *. Worth watching still if your bored!


    - Princess Prosecutor
    9/10
    8.5/10


    • Title: 검사 프린세스 / Geomsa Princess
    • Previously known as: 검사 마타하리 / Prosecutor Mata Hari
    • Genre: Romance
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: SBS
    • Broadcast period: 2010-Mar-31 to 2010-May-20
    • Air time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55
    • See inserts: Prosecutor Princess OST

    Synopsis

    Ma Hye Ri is a woman with an excellent memory and ability to focus, which allowed her to pass the bar exam with ease. Despite her talents, she is more interested in being fashionable and dislikes hard work so she is far from being an ideal prosecutor and has doubts about her suitability for her job. Through her conflicts with senior colleages and struggles with difficult cases, however, Hye Ri gradually matures into a brilliant prosecutor with a sense of duty and justice.

    From dramawiki

    Personal Comments: Boring at times but enjoyable towards the end.

    -Korean Shining Inheritance/Brilliant Legacy
    9/10
    8.5/10


    • Title: 찬란한 유산 / Chanranhan Yusan
    • Also known as: Shining Inheritance / Brilliant Legacy / Beautiful Legacy
    • Genre: Romance, family
    • Episodes: 28
    • Broadcast network: SBS
    • Broadcast period: 2009-Apr-25 to 2009-Jul-26
    • Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:45
    • Inserts: Shining Inheritance OST

    Synopsis

    Go Eun Sung (Han Hyo Joo) was studying overseas in New York and returned to Korea during her vacation to bring her autistic brother, Eun Woo, to the United States to study music. Sun-Woo Hwan (Lee Seung Gi), who was also studying in New York, was ordered to return to Korea by his grandmother, Jang Sook Ja, to learn how to manage her food company. Eun Sung and Hwan, who were on the same flight back home, accidentally had their luggage bags exchanged, which led to several misunderstandings between the two of them. Go Pyung Joong, Eun Sung's father, struggled to save his company from going bankrupt. One day, his wallet and valuables were stolen by a thief who subsequently died in a gas explosion accident. The police, upon finding Go’s belongings on the thief, mistakenly identified the thief as Go and a death certificate for Go was promptly issued. Go decided to lie low and not tell his family that he was alive so that his family could claim his life insurance money and use it to clear the debts. However his second wife, Baek Sung Hee, kicked her stepchildren, Eun Sung and Eun Woo, out of the house after collecting the insurance money and moved into a new home with her daughter, Yoo Seung Mi (Moon Chae Won). Eun Sung asked for help from several of her friends, including her senior, Hyung Jin, who avoided her because she was no longer rich. She managed to find a job at a nightclub with the help of her friend, Hye Ri. At the nightclub, Eun Sung met Hyung Jin's senior, Park Joon Se (Bae Soo Bin), who was shocked to see her working there. She also met Hwan, who caused her to lose contact with Eun Woo. Realising that Eun Woo was missing, Eun Sung was devastated and tried searching for her brother but to no avail. With the help of Hye Ri and Joon Se, Eun Sung rented a small room and started a small dumplings stall while continuing her search for Eun Woo. Meanwhile, Jang became deeply disappointed in Hwan as Hwan had no direction in life and did not know how to cherish her company and employees. While pondering over what to do about her grandson, Jang visited a neighborhood that she used to live in when she was poor and encountered Eun Sung who was selling dumplings. Jang met with an accident and received help from Eun Sung. Jang, seeing that Eun Sung tried her best to take care of her even when she could not afford her own daily expenses, was touched by Eun Sung's compassion. Jang brought Eun Sung home and announced to her family that Eun Sung was going to live with them and that she was going to appoint Eun Sung as the heir of her food company...

    From dramawiki

    Personal Comments: Really cute story a bit slow though but still *thumbs up*

    -Personal Taste Korean
    9/10
    8/10


    • Title: 개인의 취향 / Kaeinui Chwihyang
    • Also known as: Kae In's Taste / Personal Taste
    • Genre: Romance, comedy
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2010-Mar-31 to 2010-May-20
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
    • See inserts: Personal Preference OST


    Synopsis

    Jeon Jin Ho is a straight guy who pretends to be gay in order to become Park Kae In's roommate. His hobbies include organization and ironing, and he’s known for his stoic poker face. He’s a stickler for cleanliness, but he also has a talent for figuring out a women’s feelings. Kae In is very trusting even though she has a habit of being betrayed. However that doesn't stop her from giving people the benefit of doubt and Jin Ho is no different. How will Kae In react when she finds out that her gay roommate is not actually gay at all and that he has fallen for her?

    Personal Comments: Really Really cute drama, funny too. Worth watching and the two main leads have good chemistry. Lee Min Ho and Son Ye Jin makes a pretty couple, and yes i know this shows gets a little boring at times but i still enjoyed it. ^-^

    -Playful Kiss Korean
    9.5/10
    8.5/10



    • Title: 장난스런 키스 / Jangnanseureon Kiss
    • Also known as: Playful Kiss, Naughty Kiss
    • Genre: Romance, school
    • Episodes: 16 + 7 special episodes (hosted by YouTube)
    • Broadcast Network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2010-Sep-01 to 2010-Oct-21
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
    • Related TV shows: Itazura na Kiss, It Started with a Kiss

    Synopsis

    Playful Kiss is based on the Japanese shōjo manga, Itazura Na Kiss.
    Oh Ha Ni is a sweet lively and happy high school student yet she is definitely not the sharpest crayon in the box.
    She has a crush on Baek Seung Jo, the smartest boy in school despite being chased loyally by Bong Joon Gu herself. When she confesses to Seung Jo through a letter, he brings it back to her, after grading it harshly and commenting that he hates stupid girls.
    When Oh Ha Ni's new house suddenly collapses her father's friend offers for him and Ha Ni to stay with them. Unknown to Ha Ni, her father's friend is actually Baek Seung Jo's dad.
    As they continue to live under the same roof and attend Parang University together, Ha Ni continues to show affection for Seung Jo although he seems to be more interested in the equally clever and beautiful Yoon Hae Ra.
    Following Ha Ni's many efforts, Seung Jo finally falls for her in a romantic and protective way.
    The drama continues to show the young couple marry and go on to a pretty disasterous honeymoon.

    Personal Comments: Really really really cute and funny show, i watch this right after personal taste so i feel this is better.. oops. The two main leads have good chemistry too they seem very sweet behind the scenes too ;-) There is also an extra youtube special 7 episodes talking about a year later too. Worth a try, simple and cute love story.

    - Dream High
    8.5/10
    9/10

  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: KBS2
  • Broadcast period: 2011-Jan-03 to 2011-Feb-28
  • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
  • See inserts: Dream High OST

  • Synopsis

    Dream High tells the story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work to achieve their dreams of becoming music stars in the Korean music industry. Go Hye Mi is a student who had majored in classical music but has to give up her dream by entering Kirin Art High School to pay off her father's debt. However, she needs to get two other students to also come to the school in order for her to enroll in the school conditionally. These two students are Song Sam Dong, who lives in the countryside, and Jin Guk, whom she accidentally meets while trying to escape from a loan shark. Yoon Baek Hee, formerly Hyemi's sidekick, becomes her rival in school because Hye Mi betrays her during an audition to enter the school.

    Personal Comments: Fun to watch but many flaws along the way, anyway its still worth watching haha.

    -My Princess
    6/10
    6/10

  • Title: 마이 프린세스 / My Princess
  • Genre: Romance, comedy
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: MBC
  • Broadcast period: 2011-Jan-05 to 2011-Feb-24
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
  • See inserts: My Princess OST, My Princess OST 2

  • Synopsis

    An ordinary college student, Lee Seol, finds out she's a princess. The grandson of Daehan Group, Park Hae Young, is put in charge of educating Seol on proper etiquette. However, Hae Young is put in a precarious situation when he finds himself drawn to Seol, the girl who will take away his inheritance if the monarchy is restored.

    Personal Comments: Both the characters in the story are likeable but I didn't really enjoy the story line )-:

    - Moon Embracing The Sun
    7/10
    8.5/10

  • Title: 해를 품은 달 / Haereul Poomeun Dal
  • Also known as: The Moon Embracing the Sun / The Sun and the Moon
  • Tagline: Don’t come close! But don’t go far…
  • Genre: Romance, fantasy, period
  • Episodes: 20
  • Broadcast network: MBC
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Jan-04 to 2012-Mar-15
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
  • Original Soundtrack: The Moon That Embraces the Sun OST

  • Synopsis

    The story of the secret love between Lee Hwon, a fictional king of Joseon, and Wol, a female shaman. Wol was born as Heo Yeon Woo, the daughter of a noble family who won the love of the crown prince, Hwon. Her enemies, jealous of her family's position in court, schemed against her and wrestled away her rightful place as crown princess and nearly takes her life. Years later, an embittered Hwon meets Wol, now a female shaman who has no recollection of her past.

    Personal Comments: Many people said this drama is nice but I didn't really find it as nice as other k dramas ): Worth trying still though, the main characters are all interesting.. but the storyline was kinda disappointing in my opinion.


    -Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Korean
    8/10
    9/10




    • Title: 꽃미남 라면가게 / Kkotminam Ramyeongage
    • Also known as: Flower Boy Ramen Shop
    • Genre: Romance, comedy
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: tvN
    • Broadcast period: 2011-Oct-31 to 2011-Dec-20
    • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 23:00
    • Original Soundtrack: Flower Boy Ramyun Shop OST


    Synopsis

    Yang Eun Bi is a college student preparing for her civil service exam with the dream of being a high school teacher. She accidentally encounters Cha Chi Soo, the arrogant son of the biggest food conglomerate in Korea. Both of them end up working at a ramyun shop run by the lazy Choi Kang Hyuk.

    Personal Comments: This show was disappointing.... i thought it would be funny and cute but it was kinda boring, weird and the story was like just too fast, but maybe it's only me? many people enjoyed this so do still give this a try

    -Queen Inhyun's Man Korean
    9.5/10
    9.5/10


    • Title: 인현왕후의 남자 / Inhyeon Wanghu-ui Namja
    • Also known as: Queen Inhyun's Man / Queen and I
    • Tagline: Meeting through a gap in time, their one and only love story
    • Genre: Fantasy , Romance
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: tvN
    • Broadcast period: 2012-Apr-18 to 2012-Jun-07
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 23:00

    Synopsis

    Kim Boong Do is a scholar who had supported the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun when Jang heebin's schemes resulted in her being deposed and replaced as King Sukjong's queen consort.With the help of a spell when he is in going to be killed in a fight he travels 300 years into the future of modern Seoul and meets Choi Hee Jin, a no-name actress who is expecting a career renaissance through her role as Queen In Hyun in a TV drama.She helps him to know about the history of his time and change some events.After that they start to develop feelings for each other,but is it possible for them to have a successful relationship?

    Personal Comments: One word to describe this.... cute I really love the 2 leads and there;s never a boring moment in this drama. The 2 main leads are also together in real life ^_^

    -Your Beautiful Korean
    8/10
    9/10



    • Title: 미남이시네요 / Minami Shineyo
    • Also known as: He's Beautiful / You're Handsome
    • Genre: Romance, comedy
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast Network: SBS
    • Broadcast period: 2009-Oct-07 to 2009-Nov-26
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55


    Synopsis

    The management company of the idol group A.N.JELL insisted on adding a new singer to the group as the lead vocal, Tae Kyung's voice was hurting. However,the new member, Mi Nam, had to go to the States to repair a botched eye job just before signing the contract. His agent came up with the idea of having his twin sister, Mi Nyu,to stand in for him and pretend that she was her brother. The two of them grew up in an orphanage and Mi Nyu, who was all set to become a nun, agreed to this charade as she didn't want to spoil her brother's chance of fame which would make it easier to look for their mother.

    Personal Comments: Fell in love with Yonghwa and Shinhye and also HongKi after this show but to be honest i enjoyed the show but didn't like story line. I think the 2 main leads are weird together, however still funny.

    -Heartstrings Korean
    8.5/10
    7/10

    • Title: 넌 내게 반했어 / Neon Naege Banhaesseo
    • English title: Heartstrings
    • Previously known as: 페스티벌 / Festival
    • Genre: Romance, music
    • Episodes: 15
    • Broadcast network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2011-Jun-29 to 2011-Aug-18
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

    Synopsis

    Lee Shin is a university student majoring in modern music. He is also the vocalist and guitarist of the band "The Stupid." Shin is known for his good looks and strong passion for music, but in reality he is cold, lacks interest in anything unrelated to music and has neither dreams nor plans for the future. He initially likes Jung Yoon Soo, a dance professor at university, but this all changes when he meets Lee Kyu Won.
    Lee Kyu Won is a bright and outgoing student who was born into a prestigious family and is majoring in traditional Korean instruments, especially the gayageum. Kyu Won's grandfather, Lee Dong Gun, is one of the top 3 traditional musicians of his age and his biggest wish is to see his granddaughter become a traditional music prodigy. Trying to live up to her grandfather's expectations, Kyu Won immerses herself in training and becomes a university student who knows nothing outside of her studies. As her friends are fans of "The Stupid", she was forced to go to the band's concert with them. There she saw Lee Shin performing live, and is immediately captivated by him.

    Personal Comments: Was in love with yonghwa before watching this but after watching this, im officially addicted to him. Yonghwa and Shinhye was so so so so cute but the story line kinda spoiled the show didn't really like the storyline but worth watching if you like yonghwa and shinhye and was disappointed like me as they didn't ended together in your beautiful ! :-)

    -
    49 Days Korean
    10/10
    10/10

    Details

    • Title: 49일 / 49 Il
    • Genre: Fantasy, romance
    • Episodes: 20
    • Broadcast network: SBS
    • Broadcast period: 2011-Mar-16 to 2011-May-19
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

    Synopsis

    Shin Ji Hyun was enjoying absolute bliss as she was about to marry her fiancé, Kang Min Ho, but her perfect life is shattered when she gets into a car accident that leaves her in a coma. She is given a second chance at life by a reaper, but it comes with a condition: she has to find three people outside of her family who would cry genuine tears for her. In order to do this, she borrows the body of Yi Kyung, a part-time employee at a convenience store for 49 days.

    Personal Comments: Really really good drama that will make you cry real bad, i was completing to give it a full marks cause it was really good. The acting was good, storyline was interesting and sad. But the ending for the show was um.... *no spoilers*, loads of unexpected twist in the story.

    - Queen Seon Deok
    6/10
    8/10



    • Title: 선덕여왕 (善德女王) / Seondeok Yeo Wang
    • Also known as: Queen Seon Duk
    • Tagline: The one who secures the people will acquire the world and rule the ages
    • Genre: Historical Drama
    • Episodes: 62
    • Broadcast network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2009-May-25 to 2009-Dec-22
    • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

    Synopsis

    Deokman was born a twin but was abandoned as a baby and sent to a place far away by her father, King Jinpyeong in order to protect her from being killed by an influenced royal court lady, Mishil who tries to snatch away the throne from the royal successor. Deokman was later brought back to the Silla palace, where she joined forces with her twin sister Princess Cheonmyong to oppose Mishil. However, Mishil devised sinister plans to have the two Silla princesses exiled from the kingdom, and in a secretive battle, Princess Cheonmyong was accidentally killed. But Princess Deokman shrewdly enlisted the help of General Kim Yusin and eliminated her archenemy Mishil. She then became Queen Seon Deok, the first female ruler of the Silla kingdom. This drama is about a story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people and thus, leaving behind many brilliant achievements.

    Personal Comments: Star studded cast, with many familiar faces such as Yoo Seung Ho ( I miss you ), Lee Yo Won ( 49 Days ), Kim Nam Gil ( Shark, Bad Guy ), Uhm Tae Woong ( Dr Champ ), After School's Uee, Lee Hyun Woo ( To the beautiful you ), just to name a few. The cast already makes the show a hit but i didn't really enjoy it  )-: It's a little laggy but the filming and acting is really perfect. Worth watching if your fan of long historical dramas! * not suitable for people who are looking for romantic dramas *

    - Nice Guy/The Innocent Man
    8/10
    9/10


  • Title: 세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자 / Sesang Eodiedo Eobsneun Chakhan Namja
  • Also known as: 착한남자 (Nice Guy) / The Good Man Never Seen Before / The Innocent Man
  • Genre: Melodrama, romance
  • Episodes: 20
  • Broadcast network: KBS2
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Sep-12 to 2012-Nov-15
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
  • Original Soundtrack: No Such Thing As Nice Guys OST

  • Synopsis

    A classic melodrama involving betrayal, revenge, and romance. The story is about Kang Ma Roo (Song Joong Ki), who gave up everything for the woman (Park Si Yeon) he loves only to be betrayed by her. To get revenge on his ex-girlfriend, he uses her step-daughter and successor to Taesang Group, Seo Eun Gi (Moon Chae Won). Unfortunately, she suffers brain damage and loss of memory after a car accident, and now Kang Ma Roo works to fix everything that went awry because of his blind sighted revenge and ends up fally in love with Seo Eun Gi.

    Personal Comments: I didn't enjoy the storyline I find it messed up but I really like all the characters in the story and the acting especially from Joongki.. worth a try ! :-) And to running man fans yes Joong ki and Kwang Soo are both acting in it

    -To The Beautiful You
    9.5/10
    8/10

  • Title: 아름다운 그대에게 / Areumdawun Geodaeege
  • Also known as: To the Beautiful You / Hana Kimi / For You in Full Blossom
  • Genre: Romance, comedy, youth
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: SBS
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Aug-15 to 2012-Oct-04
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
  • Original Soundtrack: To the Beautiful You OST
  • Related TV shows: Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu (CTS/GTV, 2006), Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Fuji TV, 2007), Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 2011 (Fuji TV, 2011, Remake)

  • Synopsis

    The series centers on Goo Jae Hee, a Korean girl who lives in the United States. One day, she sees a track and field competition on TV, and becomes attracted to one of the high jump competitors, Kang Tae Joon. She begins to idolize the young athlete and eventually transfers to Korea to attend the same school that Tae Joon attends after he suffers an accident that could potentially end his career. There is a catch, however: Tae Joon attends an all-boys high school and Jae Hee must disguise herself as a boy to enter.

    Personal Comments: Honestly I didn't expect myself to like this drama I watched it only because I can't find anything to watch. Really really addicting throughout the whole drama, love all the characters so much especially Suili and Minho.

    -Sungkyunkwan Scandal
    9/10
    9.5/10

  • Title: 성균관 스캔들 / Sungkyunkwan Scandal
  • Genre: Period, romance, comedy
  • Episodes: 20
  • Broadcast network: KBS2
  • Broadcast period: 2010-Aug-30 to 2010-Nov-02
  • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
  • Soundtrack: Sungkyunkwan Scandal OST

  • Synopsis

    Sungkyunkwan Scandal is set in Sungkyunkwan University in the late Joseon era during the reign of King Jeongjo, revolving around the exploits and love stories of four youths. When her younger brother's illness worsens and their family is in danger of being evicted from their house for lack of money, Kim Yoon Hee enters the school under his name, disguised as a boy in her desperation to support him. There, she becomes friends with the intelligent and upright Lee Sun Joon, the playboy Goo Yong Ha and rebellious Moon Jae Shin.

    Personal Commens: Really really nice. Love all four characters of the drama. A must watch :$

    -Rooftop Prince
    9.5/10
    8.5/10

  • Title: 옥탑방 왕세자 / Oktabbang Wangseja
  • Also known as: Attic Prince
  • Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
  • Episodes: 20
  • Broadcast network: SBS
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Mar-21 to 2012-May-24
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
  • Original Soundtrack: Rooftop Prince OST

  • Synopsis

    When Crown Prince Lee Gak is transported 300 years into the future to present day Seoul along with his three retainers, they believe that it is their duty to solve the murder case of the Crown Princess in order to return to Joseon.
    They land in the rooftop apartment of Park Ha, a cheerful woman in her mid-20s, who eventually believes the odd quartet's predicament and becomes their guardian.
    As Park Ha educates the four on life in the 21st century, Lee Gak comes across Hong Se Na, who seems to be the reincarnation of his wife.
    Taking on the identity of Yong Tae Yong, Lee Gak slowly begins to unravel the murder of Yong Tae Yong and in turn moves closer to solving the murder case of the Crown Princess.
    As he finds himself in love with Park Ha, he figures that maybe the Crown Princess was not so perfect after all...

    Personal Comments: First few episodes of the drama was kinda boring but after that its damn damn good. Super super funny and exciting story line and although Han Ji Min is quite a few years older than Yoo Chun they had great chemistry and they are really cute together and she's super cute too :* Enjoyed this thoroughly hehe

    - Dong Yi
    9/10
    9/10


    • Title: 동이 (同伊) / Dong Yi
    • Also known as: Dawn
    • Genre: Historical
    • Episodes: 60
    • Broadcast network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2010-Mar-22 to 2010-Oct-12
    • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55

    Synopsis

    Set during the reign of King Sukjong in the Joseon dynasty, the story focuses on Dong Yi, a water maid who gains the trust of Queen Inhyeon and later the favour of the king when he is moved by her prayers for the health of the Queen during the court disputes caused by Jang Hee Bin. Dong Yi becomes a concubine with the rank of sook-bin and bears a son who will later become the 21st king of Joseon, Yeongjo.

    Personal Comments: Well one of my fovourite historical drama, Han hyo joo looks beautiful in this drama and well the story line is interesting but there's a little lack of romance between the king and Dong Yi maybe because they focus more on other stuff. Worth watching though, good acting, good cast.

    -Boys Over Flowers
    6.5/10
    6/10


    • Title: 꽃보다 남자 / Kkotboda Namja
    • Also known as: Boys Before Flowers / Boys Over Flowers
    • Genre: Romance, Comedy
    • Episodes: 25
    • Broadcast network: KBS2
    • Broadcast period: 2009-Jan-05 to 2009-Mar-31
    • Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
    • Related TV Series: Meteor GardenHana Yori DangoLiu Xing Yu
    • Original Soundtrack: Boys Before Flowers OST

    Synopsis

    Geum Jan Di is an ordinary girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store.
    While delivering dry cleaning to a student at the prestigious Shin Hwa High School, she saves his life by stopping his attempt at jumping off the roof and is given a full swimming scholarship.
    She attends Shin Hwa High and soon is terrorised by the leader of F4 (the four richest and most popular boys at the school) Gu Jun Pyo.
    Although Jun Pyo persists on bullying her, he begins to find himself attracted to Jan Di. However, Jan Di has a crush on Yoon Ji Hoo, Jun Pyo's best friend.
    When she realises that Ji Hoo is merely a close friend and that she really loves Jun Pyo the couple are thrown into a dilemma as Jun Pyo's mother sets out to break them up and find a more suitable match for her son.

    Personal Comments: so i watch this show 4 years after it shown in korea haha, i have wanted to watch this because of the cast really long ago but idk why i just dont have the urge to watch..... and i was right, the story line was a mess, even lee min ho, kim hyun joong and kim bum can't keep me )-: I can't blame the script writer cause it's an manga adaption but i really hate dragging, long, um boring and annoying story line like this. Well, if your really bored, still give this a try,

    -The Woman Who Still Wants To Marry
    7/10
    8.5/10

    • Title: 아직도 결혼하고 싶은 여자 / Ajikdo Gyeolhonhago Shipeun Yeoja
    • Also known as: Still, Marry Me / City Lovers
    • Genre: Romance
    • Episodes: 16
    • Broadcast network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2010-Jan-20 to 2010-Mar-11
    • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
    • Related TV shows: The Woman Who Wants to Marry and The Man Who Can't Get Married

    Synopsis

    This drama depicts lives of three women who are closing one chapter of their life and entering the next. Lee Shin Young (Park Jin Hee), Jung Da Jung (Uhm Ji Won) and Kim Boo Ki (Wang Bit Na) are three women in their 30s whose romantic relationships have faltered due to their career ambitions, but find themselves given a chance to make a fresh start.

    Personal Reviews: Yes i love Kim Bum but i just can't get into the story.... maybe it's because of the acting and the much predictable story line, watch this after seeing many good reviews but i really don't like it )-:

    - The 1st Shop Coffee Prince
    8.5/10
    9.5/10

    • Title: 커피프린스 1호점 / The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
    • Also known as: Coffee Prince
    • Genre: Romance, Comedy
    • Episodes: 17
    • Broadcast network: MBC
    • Broadcast period: 2007-Jul-02 to 2007-Aug-27
    • Air time: Monday and Tuesday 21:55
    • Original Soundtrack: The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince OST

    Synopsis

    The life of Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye) is not easy; she works many jobs to pay off debts and even gave up her feminine image. Choi Han Kyul (Gong Yoo) is the heir of a big food company, but his grandmother wants him to settle down, so she arranged many dates for him. After Eun Chan bumped into Han Kyul and was mistaken for a boy, Han Kyul decided to hire Eun Chan to be his gay lover in order to avoid the arranged dates. Desperately in need of money, Eun Chan had no choice but to accept. Han Kyul's grandmother also made Han Kyul in charge of a filthy coffee shop in danger of being bankrupt. Eun Chan begged to work at the coffee shop, and not long after, feelings start to spark, except, how would Han Kyul accept his "homosexuality"?

    Personal Comments: A kdrama classic,i have to admit i'm a little ummm bias to this show because i watch this right after gong yoo's drama BIG and i really really really love big so it affected my feelings for this show cause gong yoo still looks the same and i feel that there's more chemistry between him and lee min jung instead :x  ( maybe only to me ahem ) i really love yoon eun hye but i think she match better with yoochun so yup this few points affected my love for this show, the writing is really good having a good paced story line and if your a fan of romantic comedy this is a must watch. The last time i watch a drama with so many cute scenes between the couple that will lead you smiling for days is secret garden haha so yup in conclusion watch this.






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    1. You should totally give "7th Grade Civil Servant" a try. It's soo good and Joowon (Gaksital) is adorable!

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      1. yup I watched that before gaskital. It was ok but I agree with you ,joowon was so adorable haha 😃

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