Pure Nostalgia
The ones that got me into Asian dramas.
Caution warning: this list does include some major trainwreck pieces of television. You know the drill. They had their charm.
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1. Ojakgyo Brothers
Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes
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2. Moștenitorii Chaebolurilor
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
I discovered Korean dramas after stumbling upon a review of The Heirs. I guess it was Google sponsored or something. The memories... this show was such an event LOL Even as a kid I found it simultaneously cringy and addicting. Also, the hold Park Shin-hye had on the industry? Inimitable. She was THAT girl.
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3. Cititorul Gândurilor
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
I Hear Your Voice is one of the best Asian dramas of all time and I'm not voicing an opinion but merely stating the truth. Lee Bo-young's Jang Hye-sung is easily a top 3 heroines ever contender.
And yes, Lee Jong-suk was my iPod wallpaper.
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4. Hana Yori Dango
Japanese Drama - 2005, 9 episodes
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5. Boys Over Flowers
Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
*screeching* Almooooost paraaadiiiiseee...
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6. Meteor Garden
Taiwanese Drama - 2001, 19 episodes
Pineapple hair rules.
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7. Ești Chiar Chipeș!
Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
This was my comfort show for such a long time. Still (As Ever) is one of my all-time favorite OSTs.
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8. Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo
Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
I could never, ever skip that opening.
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9. Itazura na Kiss: Love In Tokyo 2
Japanese Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
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10. To The Beautiful You
Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
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11. Heartstrings
Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes
That kiss scene. You know what I am talking about.
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12. Prințul Cafelei
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
I stand by the opinion that Yoon Eun-hye and Gong Yoo had some of the strongest chemistry to ever grace television.
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13. Full House
Thai Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
I actually watched this before the original. What is it with remakes?
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14. Full House
Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
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15. Grădina Secretă
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
Alexa, play That Woman by Baek Ji-young.
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16. Flower Boy Next Door
Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
One of my ALL-TIME favorites. I had all the episodes downloaded and rewatched it all the time. So, so special to me.
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17. Dream High
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
*hearts*
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18. Dragoste din Stele
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
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19. Suflete Pereche
Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
And that was when I knew I could always trust Gong Hyo-jin.
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20. Gu Family Book
Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes
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21. Boss & Me
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
Shan Shan Comes to Eat! I was SO smitten with Zhao Liying.
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22. Mi-a Fost Dat Să Te Iubesc
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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23. In Time With You
Taiwanese Drama - 2011, 13 episodes
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24. 1 Litre no Namida
Japanese Drama - 2005, 11 episodes
The title is true.
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25. Giuvaierul palatului
Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes