Here is the list of dramas which I watched in one go. Just couldn’t stop

Dramas worth binge watching in one go 🥰

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

LINE TV

In 1980s Thailand, university student Korn (Kao Noppakao Dechaphatthanakun), the son of a mafia boss, and his classmate In (Earth Katsamonnat Namwirote) defy societal norms and family opposition to pursue their love. However, romance isn’t enough to overcome their circumstances, and the young couple eventually take their own lives. Three decades later, university freshman Pharm (Fluke Natouch Siripongthon) constantly feels like he’s missing someone he’s never known… until he meets swim team captain Dean (Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert), with whom he shares an instant connection. There’s more to this new relationship than meets the eye, as Pharm and Dean realize that their lives are intertwined with Korn and Intouch’s. Can Pharm and Dean break free from the shadows of Korn and In’s past, and finally bring closure to their love story? This 2019 Thai drama series was directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul, adapted from the novel “Red Thread” by Lazysheep.

Until We Meet Again

✨It Started With a Bang Team ✨

Betrayed by his king, Kim Shin (Gong Yoo), a decorated military general from the Goryeo Dynasty, was forced to watch his family die before him. Saved by the Almighty, yet condemned to an eternal life as a goblin, Kim Shin uses his supernatural abilities to save humans, including the mother of Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun), an optimistic high school student with a strange connection to the supernatural. When Eun Tak is repeatedly drawn to him, Kim Shin wonders if she might be the one he has spent an eternity searching for, the only one who can set his soul free, the Goblin Bride. Written by Kim Eun Sook, this award-winning 2016 South Korean fantasy romance series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Kwon Hyuk Chan.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God

The Immortal Team

South Korean special forces officer Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Ki) falls for surgeon Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo) but their ideological differences force them to split up. Now, war has broken out in a faraway nation, and Si Jin’s unit is deployed on the battleground. Coincidentally, an unpleasant workplace incident has forced Mo Yeon to join a group of medical volunteers in the same country. The former lovers reunite, but can they find love again – against the backdrop of a bloody war? This 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Lee Eung Bok and Baek Sang Hoon.

Descendants of the Sun

The Sunshine Team

Tencent TV

Seventeen-year-old high school friends and neighbors Chen Xiaoxi (Shen Yue) and Jiang Chen (Hu Yi Tian) have grown up together. Although they share a close bond, they’re very different: Xiao Xi is easygoing and doesn’t like to study much, while Jiang Chen is known as an A student and is well-liked because of his good looks. Despite their differences, Xiaoxi has a secret crush on her childhood friend, and Jiang Chen pretends he doesn’t notice or care, but his feelings for his neighbor aren’t entirely platonic either. As they begin the transition into adulthood, will they finally have the courage to take their relationship out of the friendzone? This 2017 Chinese drama series was based on the novel “To Our Pure Little Beauty” by Zhao Gang An and was directed by Yang Long.

A Love So Beautiful

Pure Love Team

The reigning queen orders the killing of her stepson in order to continue her family's ability to take control over the kingdom. Yeon Woo, who happens to hold the position of the crown princess, suffers an illness that leads to her alleged death. Now, it's up to the King Hwon to decipher the truth, and put an end to the wars that wrath over the kingdom.

The Moon Embracing the Sun

team 'Eclipse'

JTBC

Once bullied for her looks, Kang Mi Rae (Im Soo Hyang) undergoes a dramatic transformation through plastic surgery, only to face new challenges in college when people ridicule her for altering her appearance. Reconnecting with Do Kyung Suk (Cha Eun Woo), who values inner beauty over appearances, Mi Rae finds herself caught between external judgment and internal growth. As Kyung Suk stands up for her against harsh labels and superficial commentary, Mi Rae starts to reclaim her confidence and realizes that true beauty is about who you are on the inside… and starts to sense that she and Kyung Suk might become more than just friends. This 2018 Korean drama was adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Gi Maeng Gi and was directed by Choi Sung Bum.

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty

The Beauty Lovers

JSTV

Computer science major Bei Wei Wei (Zheng Shuang) wants to become a leading video game developer who is known for her skills, not just her good looks. She spends her free time on a role-playing video game, but is in for a complete shock one day when her “online husband” dumps her. In another twist, the game’s leading player makes her an “online proposal.” She accepts, and the duo draws close in the virtual world. However, she soon learns that her new online “spouse” is someone she knows in real life: her college senior Xiao Nai (Yang Yang). The pair begin to spend time together both online and in the physical world. Could their online chemistry lead them to romance in the real world, too? This 2016 Chinese drama was based on the novel of the same name by Gu Man and was directed by Lin Yu Fen.

Love O2O

The Love O2O Team

Shy and guarded, university freshman Pete (Saint Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana) has kept others at a distance to avoid rejection, especially after coming out. His world shifts when Ae (Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan), a kind-hearted schoolmate, steps in to help after Pete’s ex tries to blackmail him. Drawn to Ae’s genuine nature, Pete struggles with his growing feelings and his fear of others’ judgment, trying to protect their budding friendship. Unbeknownst to Pete, Ae reciprocates his feelings but is torn between confessing his love and risking what they already have. As their friendship deepens, they must navigate their emotions and societal expectations, questioning how to embrace their love without losing what they cherish most. This 2018 Thai BL drama was based on the novel My Accidental Love is You by MAME12938, and directed by New Siwaj Sawatmaneekul.

Love By Chance

The Accidental Lovers Team

Dragon TV

Tong Nian (Yang Zi) might be a brilliant IT programming student, but when it comes to love, her score is anything but perfect. Having fallen for Hang Shang Yan (Li Xian), one of the best pro gamers in the world, Nian tries everything she can think of to get Shang Yan’s attention. Sadly, no matter how hard she tries, she always ends up failing miserably. Will she ever find a way to catch the eye of a man who never seems to notice anyone? Based on the novel “Stewed Squid with Honey” by Mo Bao Fei Bao, this 2019 Viki Original Chinese romantic comedy series was directed by Li Qing Rong and Xiang Xu Jing.

Go Go Squid!

🍯 Honey Stewed Squid! 🐙 

Office worker Manatsu Miura's (Mizuki Itagaki) mother is ill, and he decides that the best way to cheer her up is to get married. The problem? Miura isn’t actually dating anyone. While searching on a dating app, he finds a match in Ami Haruta (Airi Matsui), a woman who thinks throwing herself headlong into a new relationship will help her forget her unfaithful ex-fiancé. The duo hold a haphazard wedding, knowing almost nothing about one another. Unfortunately, they find out that they’re actually co-workers, and neither told their colleagues about their nuptials! Miura and Haruta decide to keep their marriage a secret at work, but will doing so end in disaster – or could it ignite the fire of a lasting romance? This 2020 Japanese drama series was based on a hit manga series by Emi Fujiwara and was directed by Ryo Morita, Ryohei Shingu, and Daisuke Honda.

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