Old but Gold: Must Watch Dramas from the 1990s

Poll Start Date: 20 April 2022

This is a spin-off from "Old but Gold: Must Watch Dramas Aired in 2013 and Before" to discover more hidden gems from the 1990s (1991-2000).

What are some older dramas that aired in the 1990s that you highly recommend and are must watch dramas that new viewers have been missing out on?
Recommend your "Old but Gold" dramas from the 1990s to fellow MDL users, so they don't miss a gem!

Note:

Each user may list up to 5 dramas.
Please only include dramas that are aired only in the 1990s (i.e. 1991-2000).
There is a separate list for dramas from the 2000s.
Dramas that are not aired in the 1990s will be deleted from this list.
You may also include in the comments why an older drama is a must watch.

Wish Upon A Star apr 20, 2022

23 Titles 10 Loves

0% Watched

32 Voters Raport

1. Long Vacation

Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes

8.2

1,697 points by 17 voters

Sena is a college graduate who dreams of becoming a world class pianist. He teaches piano at a local piano school. Minami is an out of work model. On her wedding day, ...more
2. GTO

Japanese Drama - 1998, 12 episodes

8.2

792 points by 8 voters
3. Sandglass

Korean Drama - 1995, 24 episodes

7.8

692 points by 7 voters
4. Autumn Tale

Korean Drama - 2000, 16 episodes

7.7

498 points by 5 voters
5. Kou Kou Kyoushi

Japanese Drama - 1993, 11 episodes

7.5

494 points by 5 voters
6. Princess Pearl

Chinese Drama - 1998, 24 episodes

8.3

393 points by 4 voters
7. Love Generation

Japanese Drama - 1997, 11 episodes

7.6

393 points by 4 voters
8. Beautiful Life

Japanese Drama - 2000, 11 episodes

7.9

392 points by 4 voters
9. Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake

Japanese Drama - 1998, 12 episodes

7.8

391 points by 4 voters

A touching love story about a girl, Kano Masaki, who contracted HIV after selling her body in order to earn money for the concert of a famous composer Ishikawa Keigo. After the ...more
10. Beach Boys

Japanese Drama - 1997, 12 episodes

7.9

297 points by 3 voters
11. Kono yo no Hate

Japanese Drama - 1994, 12 episodes

7.4

294 points by 3 voters
12. Aishiteiru to Ittekure

Japanese Drama - 1995, 12 episodes

7.6

291 points by 3 voters
13. All About Eve

Korean Drama - 2000, 20 episodes

7.6

199 points by 2 voters
14. Tokyo Love Story

Japanese Drama - 1991, 11 episodes

7.4

198 points by 2 voters
15. Majo no Jouken

Japanese Drama - 1999, 11 episodes

7.6

198 points by 2 voters

Michi, a 26-year-old high school math teacher, tentatively accepts her boyfriend's proposal of marriage, uncertain of her love for him but feeling pressure from her father and society to do what is ...more
16. Furuhata Ninzaburo

Japanese Drama - 1994, 12 episodes

8.2

196 points by 2 voters
17. Star in My Heart

Korean Drama - 1997, 16 episodes

7.5

194 points by 2 voters
18. Happy Together

Korean Drama - 1999, 16 episodes

7.3

100 points by 1 voters
19. Jang Hee Bin

Korean Drama - 1995, 63 episodes

6.7

100 points by 1 voters
20. Ao no Jidai

Japanese Drama - 1998, 11 episodes

7.3

99 points by 1 voters
21. West Palace

Korean Drama - 1995, 52 episodes

7.1

98 points by 1 voters
22. Shomuni

Japanese Drama - 1998, 12 episodes

7.5

97 points by 1 voters

Shomuni is a comedic TV drama serial based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Yasuda Gumi. The stories revolve around the Office Ladies of General Affairs department 2 (Shomu ...more
23. Aoi Tori

Japanese Drama - 1997, 11 episodes

7.4

96 points by 1 voters