Ten Years MDL: Ten Memorable Dramas ❤

Completed: September 2012

My first K-drama so there's huge nostalgic attachment to this drama which is by far from perfect. I was going through an anime phase from March 2012 to August 2012 and heard about Winter Sonata anime before knowing about the K-drama. Somehow picked up the K-drama first and although it was at times frustrating to watch I was still completely swept away with the story, cinematography and OST. The character Kang Joon Sang stole my heart at the time and have since re-watched the drama a few times but it's been years since I last re-watched it. This was the gateway into K-drama world. My 2nd K-drama was You're Beautiful and forward 10 years on with my honed in preferences I probably wouldn't watch either of these dramas now xD

Completed: January 2013

Another nostalgic one where I loved the male lead's character Hiroto and both him and the male lead from Winter Sonata kinda set the bench mark where I love the quiet, kind and unassuming personality of male leads. Since then I have always been on the look out for quiet, calm, kind male leads which I have discovered are quite rare. The drama is a classic now but at the time I simply loved Hiroto :)

Completed: March 2016

A personal favourite of mine. This drama won me over completely with it's endearing story which portrayed a supportive and loving relationship with a couple who had great chemistry with each other. I'm so glad I found this hidden gem and it's rare to find a drama which met my expectations on what a relationship should be about and the realistic struggles people have to overcome. 

Completed: September 2016

A rollercoaster of emotions while watching this family themed drama set during the war. I loved the friendship and respect Gu Qing MIng and Xue Jun Shan had for each other and I remember how I attached I became to the whole family. 

Completed: January 2017

Oshin was my first asadora and I went for the ultimate classic. I knew about this drama from my childhood because I remember my parents talking about it and it was called in Cantonese 'Ah Sun' but I guess I was too young to watch it at the time. This was a well known drama which has been dubbed into many languages. I believe it's the first kind of Asian drama that appealed to a wider international audience. 

Completed: December 2018

I have fond memories thinking back to this drama. The chemistry was great between the leads and I found the story so engaging. It also gave me an insight into the whisky industry and recently (June 2022) I visited Scotland, Edinburgh for the first time and went on a whisky tour and it brought back memories to watching this drama. 

Completed: July 2019 - note: last drama I rated 10. 

Another hidden gem that I want to keep to myself :)

Completed: March 2021

This drama had me hooked and Lady Mishi was the number 1 antagonist and she was so memerising to watch.

Completed: December 2021

A heartwarming and memorable family drama which I could relate to in terms of sibling relationships and the problematic father. It highlights the struggles and overcoming family issues which all families can face at one time or another. 

Completed: April 2022

This drama was tense and exciting to watch especially seeing the smart, stoic and complex Iki Tadashi who was captivating. A one of a kind memorable drama.