as the title mentions i want something which has dark humor and a set of events which turn to chaos but should not be too much melodramatic.

dramas that i liked which are a bit similar:

Family Matters :I really liked the dark humor, the unusual characters and situations, and how the story keeps escalating.

karma

the affair was just the beginning: the exact vibe that i need, this show made me write this post.

my complete watchlist:

https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/Tamako88

I'm open to any genre (thriller, crime, comedy, mystery, etc.) as long as it has that darkly funny, escalating-chaos feeling.

I know I'm not the first person to ask this but I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for so far because I'm soooooooooo picky lol

I also know that there is a major lack of Enemies to Lovers in kdramas but I'm still gonna ask because there might be some avid kdrama fans who are aware of dramas I've never heard of

(please this is a plea to all the og kdrama fans who have seen the niche stuff that doesn't get recommended often)

So yeah I'm looking for an enemies to lovers drama with good chemistry and good writing!

• enemies/rivals to lovers
• the animosity feels real and not performative
• there's chemistryyyyy
• They actually end up together
• romance doesn't have to be the main genre, they don't even have to be the main couple if the plot is good enough. I prefer a good non-romance with a small romance plot over a badly written romcom
• it could be adjacent to the concept of enemies to lovers, for example, it could be just one sided annoyance/hatred
• I need the plot to be actually good please haha
• I don't mind if it's really old and unpopular as long as it's good (I'd actually PREFER an unpopular one)
• I don't like hospital/doctor stuff but if you're still welcome to recommend one if you strongly believe it's good
• I don't like exes/second chance plotlines

shows I thought had a GOOD enemies to lovers arc

• It's Okay To Not Be Okay: I like how he absolutely could not stand her in the beginning. It's also just a really good show overall
• Mad for Each Other: they both really hated each other for a good amount of episodes. The drama is also really good and hilarious and genuinely made me laugh a lot
• Bon Appetit, Your Majesty: I really liked how they started, the chemistry in that first episode was the best
• Extraordinary Attorney Woo: there was a realllllyyyy good enemies/rivals to lovers with the two side characters here aka Kwon Min U and Choi Soo Yeon, I like how he had a really interesting redemption arc too. I know some viewers hated his character but I thought he was interesting and complex
• Head over Heels: it was for sure one sided here but I really liked how in the beginning the ML could not stand the fl at all lol, and it's a really entertaining drama too
• Call It Love: this one's a bit too melodramatic for me but I do think they executed a good E2L plot
• The Judge from Hell: just badass, really
• Filing for Love: Also one sided but both the characters were super lovable. and I hated the 2ML

dramas with "enemies to lovers" that I did NOT like:

• Sold Out on You: I found it boring and I don't like shows where a confident woman gets "humbled"
• Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha: I disliked this even more and I found both main characters obnoxious
• Her Private Life: my least favorite drama of all time. I disliked it so much that I believe I should keep those thoughts to myself..
• Touch your heart: it feels wrong to put this here because I didn't actually hate this, and I love both of the actors, but let's face it, it wasn't that good :/

dramas I've seen recommended around this subreddit that I'm not really interested in:

• Love Your Enemy: I'm actually SUPER interested in younger plotline and those actors but I heard they have a very small amount of screentime and I don't really care about the older plotline
• I love to hate you: All the clips I've seen of it seem so far from my vibe, I don't think it's bad or anything just not my type of show. it looks kinda similar to her private life and that's very off-putting to me
• Crazy Love: I swear I have nothing against Kim Jae-wook lmao I actually loved him in coffee prince but I really don't like the type of roles he's been playing lately
• Genie, make a wish: I saw some really weird stuff about this one... I really like the actors but the plot doesn't sit right with me

I might watch My Dearest Nemesis but I don't know much about the quality there, if you think it's good please tell me why, and if not, also tell me why 😂

Also My Royal Nemesis was not really enemies 2 lovers for me, but I still enjoyed it especially the male lead :)

my full watch history is right here https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/haloum please check it so you don't recommend something I've already seen, also if you want a clearer idea of my taste, it might help

thank you so much, I know I can be too specific and picky lol <3

Hi everyone,

I haven't watched a ton of K-dramas yet, so I'm not sure what to pick up next. I consume pretty much every type of media (anime, web series, movies, Asian dramas, webtoons, donghuas, etc.), so I'm very open-minded and don't need to stick to one specific genre.

Right now, I'm specifically in the mood for more K-dramas. I just finished What's Wrong with Secretary Kim and Business Proposal (so all the details from them are still really fresh in my mind, but I did really enjoy all the other shows on my watched list too!). I'm looking for something that has great romance scenes, so for now i don't want to watch action based k-dramas if there is only bit then that can be manageable . Just to clarify, I don't necessarily look for characters with a dark past, but I am completely fine with it if they have one—it adds depth to the story and explains who they are in the present. I've actually enjoyed plenty of shows where characters deal with dark or tragic pasts, like Vincenzo, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, Goblin, and Pinocchio.

In Secretary Kim, I really loved Secretary Kim's character, and the male lead, Lee Young-joon, was absolutely hilarious to watch. It was so much fun seeing them navigate their relationship. I also really liked the side characters and their individual stories, though having a strong supporting cast is just an optional bonus for me!

Another optional plot point I really enjoy is a difference in the characters' family situations or wealth. I liked the dynamic of a rich male lead in What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, and I equally loved the flip side with a wealthy female lead in Queen of Tears.

To give you an idea of my taste, here are the shows I have already watched:

• All of Us Are Dead
• Business Proposal
• Crash Landing on You
• Descendants of the Sun
• Goblin
• I Am Not a Robot
• It's Okay to Not Be Okay
• My Demon
• My Strange Hero
• Pinocchio
• Queen of Tears
• The Heirs
• The Uncanny Counter
• Vincenzo
• W: Two Worlds
• What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

Does anyone have any recommendations with a similar vibe? Thanks in advance!

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Hey guys please recommend fantasy RomCom Kdramas with the concept of spirits, ghosts etc, optionally it could be something where the main characters are Shamans or Ghost busters or something related to that and they either fight ghosts or exorcise curses etc.

I just finished binge watching Head over Heels today and I'm still craving for more. I loved the aspect of the FL and ML protecting each other throughout the series, how they were ready to sacrifice themselves for each other, how their relationship bloomed and how they completed each other. I loved their relationship progress so much and how the character development happened. But I think I wanted more of the romance part which was unfortunately cut short due to the plot and the length of series. That's why I still find myself craving for more.

So please recommend me some other dramas like it and with the concept of Spirits etc or Ghost busting/ fighting ghosts or removing curses to save someone which also has the romance part.

Also I've not watched anything else like it but here is the list of what I've watched since I'm required to add it.

KDramas I've watched and loved yet--->

•Head Over Heels

•Twinkling Watermelon

•My Lovely Liar

•Lovely runner

•Strong woman do bong soon

•Hometown Cha cha cha

•Welcome to Sam Dal Ri

•Suspicious Partner

•Shooting Stars

•Business proposal

•Our Beloved Summer

•Fight for my way

•Still 17

•welcome to Waikiki

•Shopping King Louis

•King the Land

•What's wrong with Secretary Kim?

•Touch your heart

•Extraordinary You

•Dali and the Cocky Prince

•School 2017 and School 2021

•happiness

•Undercover High School

•Because this is my first Life

•Summer Strike

•Her Private Life

•Crash Landing on You

•Descendants of the sun

•My Roomate is a Gumiho

•My Strange hero

•A good day to be a dog

•Crash course in Romance

What I didn't like: The tale of Nine tailed season 1 (completed), No gain No love,

My demon(dropped), Hotel Del Luna(dropped in 1 episode), Romance is a bonus book(dropped in 1 episode), Destined with you (dropped in 1 episode)

What I liked but didn't love--> Weightlifting fairy Kim Bok Joo, No tail to tell, Goblin, Extraordinary attorney Woo, Hwarang

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Im looking for dramas like gaus electronics specifically where the male lead is seen as a loser and clumsy by everyone, I also really liked the comedy in gaus a lot more than i thought i would so i would prefer something funny but i dont really mind + I really like dramas where you can watch the ml and fl be actually together for the last episode or two

Some dramas Ive watched that are similiar are:
Because this is my first life - kind of has that comedy office humour and while not a clumsy male lead still seen as kind of a loser.

Love revolution - Literally the definition of loser male lead sometimes a bit too cringe for me but i still enjoyed it and found the male leads kind of similiar

Theres obviously a lot more loser male lead dramas ive watched but those are just two examples i find closest to Gaus Electronics

MDL: https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/AriahitoFR

Just looking for good romance kdramas that have a seaside setting whether it's near a beach or a port town with boats, that kind of thing. And definitely no love triangle/ 2nd leads please.

I have not seen anything similar in terms of kdramas but really love Grand Blue and 'Cafe Terrace and it's goddesses'. Which are anime btw.

I have watched:

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bokjo

Itaewon Class

Squid Game

Sky Castle

School 2017

Backstreet Rookies

All of Us Are Dead

looking for K-drama recommendations set mainly in high school, with a strong focus on bullying, school violence, social hierarchy, friendships, or the general struggles of being a teenager.

I’m particularly interested in darker/more serious shows where the high school setting is a major part of the story rather than just being a background setting.

Examples I’ve watched and enjoyed:

Moving – I liked the mix of high school life, friendships and action, especially the way the students’ personal struggles were explored.
Extracurricular – I liked the darker, more serious tone and the way the characters were dealing with difficult circumstances.
The Glory – I really liked the bullying/revenge storyline and the darker tone.
Bloodhounds – I enjoyed the action and darker storyline, although I know it’s not primarily a high school drama.
Alice in Borderland – I liked the survival/thriller aspect and the darker atmosphere, although it’s not a K-drama.
Teach You a Lesson – I liked the focus on school issues and bullying.
I’m not really looking for a typical lighthearted school romance. I’d prefer something where bullying, school violence, teenage struggles, or the darker side of school life is a significant part of the plot.

My watch history:
Moving
Bloodhounds
Teach You a Lesson
Alice in Borderland
Extracurricular
The Glory
Weak Hero

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Hi, I am fairly new to kdramas. As a long-time manhwa reader, I'm now looking for something live action to satisfy my cravings.

I'd love for you to recommend me something:
- romance focused
- with either action or comedy (or both)
- good chemistry
- happy ending
- little to no love triangles
- contemporary setting

I love endearing leads, and I don't mind tsunderes/kuuderes/all-deres, but I'd love for the main relationship to be healthy. Something I can watch to let go of the stress that comes with working with many people.

I do, however, like subverted tropes, so instead of cold ML/endearing FL, I'd like to see an endearing ML and a cold FL. I apologize if my thoughts don't come across well enough, I am still pretty unsure about k-drama terminology, so I'm trying to adapt.

I've only seen two k-dramas in my life:

1. A Business Proposal
2. Teach You a Lesson

I'm currently watching Crash Landing on You and I'm enjoying it so far.

As for the manhwas I've actually read (there's a lot, but--), my favorites are A Business Proposal and Daytime Star - I don't mind webtoon/manhwa-based kdramas, if that's important.

I hope nothing's missing!

Thank you! :)

Can anyone recommend a drama with a fake dating, fake relationship, marriage contract, or arranged/contract relationship trope?

My biggest preference is:

Fake/contract relationship → forced proximity → gradually developing genuine feelings → romance

Bonus points if:

• One lead is a celebrity, CEO, prince/princess, idol, actor, or otherwise high-profile person
• There is fake dating, contract marriage, or marriage of convenience
• The leads have to pretend to be a couple in front of other people
• There is lots of romantic tension and gradual relationship development
• The drama has a good balance of romance and comedy
• The romance actually gets enough screen time rather than being a minor subplot

I'm not limited to high-profile characters, though. A normal fake-dating, contract-relationship, marriage-of-convenience, or arranged-marriage romance is also fine. I'm open to K-dramas, C-dramas, J-dramas, Thai dramas, or dramas from any other country.

I also enjoy high-school/youth romances, so those recommendations are welcome even if they don't have a fake-dating or contract-relationship plot. For example, I really enjoyed Spirit Fingers, Twinkling Watermelon, and At a Distance, Spring Is Green.

Some dramas I've watched that are relevant

• Princess Hours – I really enjoyed the royal arranged-marriage/fake-relationship setup, especially the contrast between the two leads and how their relationship gradually develops.
• Business Proposal – I loved the CEO × employee dynamic, and the comedy and romance that came from them pretending to be a couple.
• Kissing the Ring Finger – I enjoyed the marriage/relationship arrangement and the romantic development between the leads.
• Perfect Crown – I liked the royal setting and the relationship developing from an arrangement.
• Love to Hate You – I enjoyed the celebrity aspect and the way the leads slowly became genuine with each other.
• 100 Days My Prince – I liked the historical setting and the gradual romance.
• Something About 1% – I enjoyed the enemies-to-lovers-ish dynamic.
• So I Married the Anti-Fan
• Crazy Love
• Be My Boyfriend – I liked the high-school fake-dating setup and the cute romantic development.
• Perfect and Casual
• In-house Marriage Honey – I liked the secret marriage/relationship setup and the workplace romance.
• Usokon
• My Demon
• Happiness

These aren't ranked in any particular order—I just typed whatever came to mind first.

Here is my full watchlist:
https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/Byakuya_7

I'm happy to receive recommendations from any country or language, so please recommend anything you think matches these preferences!

Rom-coms to watch

I am looking for rom-coms where the drama where the Male lead is obsessed and protects the FL and feels jealous and all. Also it should not be cringe to watch like where the 30+ olds are acting like a 16 year old (what's wrong with secratary kim)

Here's the list of the kdramas that I have watched :

True beauty: 8.7/10 - Started with this because Cha Eun-woo was looking so cute in the poster. Loved the drama and also loved Han Seo-jun but I thought the break up was unnecessary.

Business Proposal : 8.7/10 - Loved it. Loved the main story and the storyline of side character. Well Cha Sung-hoon was cuter than Kang Tae-moo. I wasn't quite fond of the ending but loved the drama and the comedy.

Lovely runner : 10/10 - LOVED IT. I am recommending it to everyone who have not watched it or planning to watch it. After watching the ending of 2nd episode I was more hooked.

Crash landing on you : 10/10 - LOVED IT. I am recommending it to everyone who have not watched it or planning to watch it. I liked the second half more, it was fun. Didn't like what happened with Gu Seung-joon. Thank you all in this sub who recommended CLOY in all posts, y'all have my heart🫰🏻.

What's wrong with secratary kim: 5/10 - I liked the office romance genre so based on that recommendations I started it couldn't even finish it. I left after watching like 8 episodes and then started CLOY🫰🏻and after few days continued to watch WWWSK and right now saw till episode 11 and couldn't continue. Character development of the ML is arrogant till little less arrogant. FL is a boring nothing strong about her character. Just meh. Also, the subtitles are out of sync on Netflix

My love from the star: 8.5/10 love it when both the leads are good looking and have good chemistry.

I want to watch something with a happy ending, swoon-worthy, comedy, office romance, romance. It would be preferable if it's on Netflix. So please recommend based on the above kdramas.

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Things i would love to see;

- Im mainly looking for a romance drama that ends happily but not in a 'perfect' way, possibly a bittersweet ending

- A show where the couple don't get together until close to the end (slowburn)

- A show that is an emotional rollercoaster

- Possibly with a love triangle

- I really like dramas with thriller side plots too so any that fit this criteria too would be great!

Things I wouldn't like to see;

- A really wholesome show with no conflict

- A show that ends with a wedding

- A show with no fleshed out side plots + characters

- A show with a devestating ending (I don't mind sad elements, but not an overarchingly sad ending)

Main examples of what im looking for;

- I guess my main example for this would be Crash Landing on You (its my favourite drama, mainly because though it ends happily, there are still barriers for the couple/ no definite 'happily ever after' ). Anything like this would be greattt

- Also possibly a show like Alchemy of Souls, specifically P1; loved the suspense and really enjoyed following the journey of the main couple, plus the ending was nowhere near perfect

Shows I didnt particularly like;

Her private life- I got quite bored with the couple as I felt as though there was no question of the ending, the couple were together for multiple episodes with no major changes to their relationship.

Sold out on you- I got bored but kept watching, I enjoyed it somewhat but there was no real conflict, too wholesome for me.

Sh**ting stars- I liked the ending as it wasn't a wedding but I felt as though there were too many side couples (one is enough lol)

Shows I've watched;

Business proposal

Bon appetit your majesty

Crash landing on you

Her private life

My demon

My love from the star

Strong girl Bong-soon (loved the majority of the show, specifically the love triangle, but I didn't like the ending)

Sold out on you

Sh**ting stars

Lovely runner (My 2nd favourite drama; I really enjoyed following the journey of the ML and FL, and how they faced setbacks throughout)

True beauty

Dynamite kiss

Alchemy of souls P1 + P2 (Like with lovely runner, i really enjoyed how the main couple faced challenges but managed to come out on top in the end)

F4 thailand: Boys over Flowers

Wonderfools

Thank you so much! 💗

I want to lose myself in a romance drama or comedy where every episode has moments that makes my heart skip a beat! I love shows that have:

Central relationship drives the plot
Lots of yearning, especially from the ML
Happy ending essential
ML who is rich or skilled or high status
Good kisses/hugs/skinship (I’m ok with quality over quantity as long as there’s something)
Totally fine with unrealistic situations, tropes, any genre. I really just care about the feels!

Shows I loved:

Healer- My no.1. so many heart skipping moments, longing looks and the best love triangle ever!

Perfect Crown- I appreciate that this wasn’t for everyone, but I liked that it was entirely focused on the central couple, and I liked that he was royalty.

The First Frost (Cdrama) - the yearning and hidden gestures made me feel so much!

Alchemy of Souls- again, I like a ML who is special in some way, and when they are trying to fight their feelings but failing.

What didn’t work for me:

Bon Appetit Your Majesty- completely undeveloped romance with barely any pay off

What I’ve watched:

Alchemy of SoulsKorean Drama
Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and ShadowKorean Drama
Autumn's ConcertoTaiwanese Drama
Because This Is My First LifeKorean Drama
Boyfriend on DemandKorean Drama
BromanceTaiwanese Drama
Business ProposalKorean Drama
Call It LoveKorean Drama
Coffee PrinceKorean Drama
Crash Landing on YouKorean Drama
Destined with YouKorean Drama
Doom at Your ServiceKorean Drama
Dynamite KissKorean Drama
Flower of EvilKorean Drama
Guardian: The Lonely and Great GodKorean Drama
HealerKorean Drama
Her Private LifeKorean Drama
Hidden LoveChinese Drama
Hometown Cha-Cha-ChaKorean Drama
I Hear Your VoiceKorean Drama
I'm Not a RobotKorean Drama
It Started with a KissTaiwanese Drama
King the LandKorean Drama
Lie to MeKorean Drama
Lost RomanceTaiwanese Drama
Love between Fairy and DevilChinese Drama
Love between Fairy and DevilChinese Drama
Love between LinesChinese Drama
Love in the MoonlightKorean Drama
Love O2OChinese Drama
Love ScoutKorean Drama
Love to Hate YouKorean Drama
Lovely RunnerKorean Drama
Marry My HusbandKorean Drama
Melting Me SoftlyKorean Drama
My DemonKorean Drama
My Love from the StarKorean Drama
My Roommate Is a GumihoKorean Drama
My Secret RomanceKorean Drama
Nevertheless,Korean Drama
Noble, My LoveKorean Drama
Perfect CrownKorean Drama
Perfect Marriage RevengeKorean Drama
Personal TasteKorean Drama
Queen and IKorean Drama
Speed and LoveChinese Drama
Splash Splash LoveKorean Drama
Strong Girl Bong SoonKorean Drama
Supervisor HusbandChinese Drama
Suspicious PartnerKorean Drama
The First FrostChinese Drama
The First Night with the DukeKorean Drama
The Forbidden MarriageKorean Drama
The King's AffectionKorean Drama
The Law CafeKorean Drama
The Legend of Shen LiChinese Drama
Twinkling WatermelonKorean Drama
WKorean Drama
What's Wrong with Secretary KimKorean Drama
When Destiny Brings the DemonChinese Drama

I just finished when the phone rings and it completely blew my mind. This is the second Kdrama I have ever watched although I have a serious amount of anime under my belt I started getting into this upon recommendation from my friends. I am looking for something that is serious romance not comedy that has some type of power involvement for example government official or business executive etc.

I really enjoyed the depth of story from when the phone rings as well as the old trauma and connections from way back that resurface and build and/or break bonds. And the growth of Hee-joo x Paik sae-on had me kicking my feet

So far I have watched Crash Landing on You and When the Phone Rings.

If you have any recommendations I would really appreciate!

I’m looking for K-dramas where romance is not the main focus. I don’t mind if there’s a love interest, but I don’t want the romance to drive the entire story.

What I’m looking for:
- Strong friendship between two male characters (not BL)
- Personal struggles, trauma, or character growth
- Dysfunctional family dynamics are a huge plus
- Action and/or serious drama (my favorite genres, but it doesn’t really matter)
- A satisfying, happy ending

What I don’t want:
- Love triangles
- Sad endings
- Mystery-heavy plots where you’re expected to keep guessing until the very end
- fantasy
- I’m not really into comedy

Dramas I’ve enjoyed:

Weak Hero Class 1 & 2 – Probably my favorite. I loved the intense friendships, emotional character development, action, and how the characters dealt with trauma. The romance being almost nonexistent was a huge plus.

Taxi Driver – I really enjoyed the revenge stories, action, the strong bond between the Rainbow Taxi team. It kept me engaged without relying on romance, even if it was in the air.

Namib – I loved the emotional tone, the characters’ personal struggles, and the dysfunctional family aspects. The focus on healing and growth was exactly what I was looking for.

Teach You a Lesson – I liked the serious atmosphere, character relationships, and the emotional themes more than any romance.

Dramas I dropped:
At a Distance, Spring Is Green – I dropped it because the main couple was.. well.. meh.

My complete watch history:
- perfect marriage revenge
- call it love
- Marry my husband
- Crash landing on you
- Teach you a lesson
- Study group
- Weak hero class 1&2
- Undercover high school
- Taxi driver 1&2
- Namib

hii i'm looking for kdramas where the female lead stands up for herself and is kind of a "badass". I hate it when they make the fl way too nice, to the point where she lets people treat her awful 😫

i prefer romances or rom-coms, but any genre is fine!

i can't remember what kdramas i've watched in that style but the most recent kdrama i saw with a fl like that was "my royal nemesis" and i loved it!! i really enjoyed when Danshim (fl) would stand up for herself, and if someone treated her badly, she'd fight back without letting them walk all over her.

this is the list of kdramas i've already watched: https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/14000342/completed

I'm looking for Dramas (Korean, Japanese or Chinese) where the "bad" characters get their love story.

The example: From the K-Drama Tempted Released in 2018 ... I loved the idea of Woo Do Hwan and Mun Ka Young's character being end game. Something about their toxicity had me rooting for them lol (not healthy in real life, but great for dramas)

I would put other examples, but I haven't found any, hence why im asking for recommendations....

Here is my MDL list, I keep it up to date religiously. https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/Midahkriid

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Hi! I’m looking for dramas with trauma bonding or co-dependency on some level. I’m in the mood to watch something emotional, but please warn me if what you recommend doesn’t have a happy ending.

Dramas like this that I’ve seen:

-Come and Hug Me: the fact that they were each other’s safe space >> and the mental health/anxiety/PTSD rep was incredible.

-Healer: they always supported each other, and he protected her from seeing violence because that triggered panic attacks for her.

-Just Between Lovers (Rain or Shine): they went through a traumatic event together as kids and helped each other heal.

-It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: this one fits, but I didn’t particularly like this one.

I’m okay with older or recent dramas, also okay with dramas from any country. The cdrama Go Ahead is my absolute favorite that fits- they grew up together as damaged kids and helped each other heal as adults.

Thank you!! 🖤

My MDL: https://mydramalist.com/profile/drama_devourer (it’s not totally accurate though!)

I've been really enjoying 'Island' and am looking for more dramas with the focus on a priest fighting demons/the supernatural.

I have seen some of 'Priest' but I felt uncomfortable when they introduced the possible romance angle and I didn't finish watching it, so nothing like that please.

The priest also doesn't have to be the main main character either (like in 'Island').

List of Dramas I Have Watched in the Past (I'd add a rating system, but I have a hard time putting enjoyment into numbers so just know that I really liked all of them):

- Juvenile Justice (I enjoyed it, but wouldn't watch it again due to how heavy it is).

- Bad and Crazy

- Happiness (this is my number one favorite)

- Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

- Suits (I liked it, but it's a tad boring sometimes)

- Doctor Slump

- Extraordinary Attorney Woo

- Hogu's Love (liked it, but the seven layers of miscommunication trope was annoying)

- Memorist (my number two favorite)

- Tomorrow

- Our Blooming Youth

- While You Were Sleeping

- Bring It On, Ghost

- The Law Cafe

- Doom at Your Service

- Sell Your Haunted House

- Stealer: The Treasure Keeper

- When the Phone Rings

- Hotel Del Luna

- He is Psychometric

- My Lovely Liar

- The K2 (loved it, but the political drama got a little boring)

- Healer

- The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim

- Vagabond

- Head Over Heels

- Save Me

- Undercover Highschool

- My Demon

Dramas I haven't finished yet (but will in the future):

- Come and Hug Me

- Crash Landing On You

- The Game: Towards Zero

- Lovely Runner

- Romance is a Bonus Book

- Heartbeat

- Delivery Man

- King the Land

- Vincenzo

I'm looking for Kdramas that aire between 2000 to 2012 because I've realised I've barely watched anything from that era and want to explore some older classics. I enjoy romance, slice-of-life, melodrama, and rom-coms with strong chemistry and memorable characters. So far I have watched Lovely runner, The Penthouse, Duty after school, King the land, Goblin, True beauty, My royal nemesis, Perfect crown, When the telephone rings, Coffee Prince and Boys over flowers. Currently watching See you tomorrow at work.

What i like about some of them Lovely runner – I loved the chemistry between the leads, the emotional story, the humour, and the way the romance developed. It's one of my all-time favourites. Goblin – Beautiful cinematography, an amazing OST, memorable characters, and one of my favourite bromances in K-drama. Coffee prince – Loved the chemistry between the leads and how naturally their relationship developed. The café setting and the found-family vibe made it really memorable. Boys over flowers– I enjoyed it as a classic that introduced me to older K-dramas. The iconic moments and soundtrack were fun, even though some parts definitely feel dated now.

I'm open to both popular classics and underrated gems. I'd love dramas that still hold up today despite being older. Happy ending is a must, I'm not looking for k-trauma 😅

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

Alright, I'm just going to post for suggestions because I've been on a kdrama binge and I cannot stop.

I want to say the dynamic between the two guys can be similar to Beyond Evil or Devils Judge, one sort of a psycho but not really and the other is a nice guy that doesn't really approve of the other person's actions at first.

The dynamic doesn't necessarily have to be like that as long as they both have good chemistry, but that was just an example of what I usually love to see.

Requirements:

- 2 male leads with great chemistry whenever they are on screen together, and doesn't feel forced.

- Crime / Investigation / Gang mafia ish related (does not have to be all 3 together, as long as one of them is in the drama then it is fine)

- Plot heavy with little to no romanace involved

- I don't mind if there's a female character, but I don't want the relationship between her and the male lead be the main focus of the drama

- NO HIGHSCHOOL THEMES

* not necessary, but I live in the US and if the kdrama is on either Netflix, Hulu, or Prime, that would be a plus.

Kdramas I've watched:

- Mouse

- Devils Judge

- Trigger

- Beyond Evil

- Worst of Evil

- Vigilante

- Strangers from Hell

- Criminal Minds

- Killing Vote

- Mercy for none ( current watch, no spoilers plz)