MOST SURPRISING FINDS & UNDERRATED Dramas List!

These dramas were some that I found by accident, or maybe gave a chance even though they had an iffy synopsis. Maybe even had low ratings/bad reviews but I personally LOVED them. Here's to the underrated, the underdogs, and the under-recommended! ;-) There are likely a few on here who are not my "ususal cup of tea" but are deserving to be watched & appreciated!

Just Weirdo Me mar 1, 2020

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1. Heart to Heart

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

9.0

I had never heard of this before finding it randomly. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
2. Someday or One Day

Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes

10
3. Trot Lovers

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

9.0

super surprise on randomly finding this one. I adore when music or cooking is involved.
4. Lost in 1949

Chinese Drama - 2018, 46 episodes

9.0

Good plot. FABULOUS acting by the ML here... watch it for THAT alone & you won't be disappointed. Fully subbed on YT! :-)
5. Rookie Agent Rouge

Chinese Drama - 2016, 45 episodes

9.5

seriously wonderful. LOVE the FL. Not enough romance to be my normal preference, but the chemistry is amazing and the story/acting is some of the BEST.
6. One More Happy Ending

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.5

I had never heard of this when I started watching it. I gave it a go because Jang Na Ra was in it. Glad I did! :)
7. Touch of the Light

Taiwanese Movie - 2012

9.5

This movie is beautiful in every way. No romance to speak of which is not my usual thing, but WOW. This movie is one everyone needs to see.
8. Level Up

Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

8.5

Not sure why, maybe just my mood at the time, but I LOL'd throughout this show SO much. Sometimes we just need a good laugh.
9. Suflete Pereche

Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes

9.5

paranormal/ghosts and cold ML. LOVE.
10. Personal Taste

Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

9.0

sexy/cute romcom!
11. The Scholar Who Walks the Night

Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

10

vampires + historical = YES PLEASE.
12. Dokushin Kizoku

Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

9.5

the music is wonderful in this and it was a big surprise to me that I enjoyed it so much.
13. Heavenly Forest

Japanese Movie - 2006

10

bring tissues. I cried my eyes out and yet couldn't look away. Beautifully done.
14. Watashi ni Unmei no Koi Nante Arienaitte Omotteta

Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode

10

another big surprise. lovely and romantic. GREAT to watch at Christmastime. ^_^
15. The Ghost Bride

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

8.0

okay okay, so a bit cheesy and let's be honest, not the best special effects or whatever, but I loved it a LOT.
16. V.I.P

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

9.0

another one I watched because of Jang Na Ra. DEFINITELY not my usual show at all, but I couldn't look away from this show. SO well acted.
17. Someone Like You

Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

8.5

I have a THING for shows where the guy is injured/scarred/blind/etc. I call it the "Beauty & the Beast Trope" and I love it. :D
18. Capital Scandal

Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes

8.0

I still don't understand why I liked this one so much. *shrugs*
19. Two Lights: Relumino

Korean Special - 2017, 1 episode

9.0

A 30min short film that is touching and sweet. Saw it on YouTube.
20. On The Way To The Airport

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.0

not everyone's cup of tea, but I thought it was beautifully done.
21. Bad Sister

Chinese Movie - 2014

8.5
22. Cinderella's Sister

Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

9.5

cried my eyes out. SUCH a well-acted, compelling drama!
23. Dear My Name

Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

8.5

cute, 10min mini episodes. a surprising and refreshing drama in short-story format.