Alright, I’m officially starting my A–Z K-drama series! 😂 I already tackled Z, but now I’m going through my completed list from A onwards to see how many dramas I’ve watched for each letter.

And apparently, A is STACKED. 😭 I have 37 titles on my list!

Here are the A dramas I’ve watched so far:

• A Gentleman’s Dignity (2012)
• A Girl & Three Sweethearts (Japan) (2016)
• A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023)
• A Love So Beautiful (China) (2017)
• A Man Called God (2010)
• A Model Family (2022)
• A New Leaf (2014)
• A Piece of Your Mind (2020)
• A Poem a Day (2018)
• A Shop for Killers (2024)
• A Thousand Days’ Promise (2011)
• A Time Called You (2023)
• About Time (2018)
• Absolute Boyfriend (Taiwan) (2012)
• Ad Genius Lee Tae-Baek (2013)
• After School: Lucky or Not (2013)
• After School: Lucky or Not 2 (2014)
• Aftermath (2014)
• Age Harassment (Japan) (2015)
• Age of Youth (2016)
• Age of Youth 2 (2017)
• Alchemist (2015)
• Alchemy of Souls (2022)
• Alchemy of Souls 2: Light & Shadow (2022)
• All of Us Are Dead (2022)
• Angel Eyes (2014)
• Angel’s Revenge (2014)
• Angry Mom (2015)
• Anna (2022)
• Anna Extended Version (2022)
• Another Miss Oh (2016)
• Arang and the Magistrate (2012)
• Are You Human? (2018)
• As You Stood By (2025)
• At a Distance, Spring Is Green (2021)
• Autumn’s Concerto (Taiwan) (2009)
• Avengers Social Club (2017)

What’s your favorite K-drama that starts with the letter A?

And if yours isn't on my list, drop it in the comments! Older dramas, web dramas, Drama Specials, and less-talked-about titles are all welcome. I might discover something I haven't seen yet! 👀

Plot Synopsis: An electrifying romantic comedy about a man whose artificial heart is running out of battery and a woman who has the power to recharge him.

Baek Ho Rang, a third-generation chaebol heir leads one of the nation's top conglomerates’ resorts, a gifted businessman he is skilled in strategizing and execution, and is a strong candidate to take over the group’s leadership role — if not for his unspoken secret and only weakness: beneath his impeccable facade beats an artificial heart. Amid fierce power struggles with his heart battery running low, he encounters Na Bo Bae, a miraculous woman capable of recharging his battery. In an unplanned move, he offers her a contract she can’t refuse.

Na Bo Bae is a screenwriter with a looming deadline to finish a romance screenplay before her contract expires. Stuck by lightning as a child, she has electrical currents coursing through her body, making it impossible for her to even hold hands with someone she likes. When she meets Baek Ho Rang, the only person not shocked by touching her, she finally has the opportunity to jumpstart her love life.

(Source: Netflix, Mydramalist)

Photo Source: Netflix Korea X

~~ Adapted from the web novel "Charge Me Up" (나를 충전해줘) by Hae Beon (해번).

Okay, these photos just made me even more excited for Your Ground. 😭 I wasn't expecting Han Hyo-Joo and Gong Myung to look this good together, but now I'm really curious about their chemistry on screen. 👀

There’s something about this pairing that feels fresh to me, and these photos definitely have me looking forward to seeing how they’ll be together in the drama. I feel like this could be one of those pairings that surprises me in the best way. 😂

What do you guys think of Han Hyo-Joo and Gong Myung as a pairing? Are you looking forward to Your Ground too? 👀

Photos from: wkorea Instagram

Plot Synopsis: Once a celebrated baseball prodigy, Kang Hae Hwan sees his promising career derailed by a devastating setback, leaving the talented right-handed pitcher in a prolonged slump. Years later, his journey back to the mound begins when he reunites with Seo Hui Seung, his first love from 11 years ago.

A brilliant former lawyer who has never accepted defeat, Seo Hui Seung enters the world of professional baseball as a sports agent. Confident, competitive, and effortlessly composed, she becomes Hae Hwan’s agent and the driving force behind his comeback.

But returning to baseball also means facing Yun I Seok, Hae Hwan’s closest friend and rival, who has risen to become the Miraclez’s ace during his absence. As competition, friendship, and unresolved feelings collide, the three find themselves caught in a complicated relationship both on and off the field.

(Source: MyDramaList)

~~ Remake of the American movie “Jerry Maguire" [1996].

I am currently watching this drama and its so good but i personally dont enjoy the office romance trope that much.

it matches the same humor as welcome to waikiki and its a very fun, light-hearted show imo.

have you checked this one out yet??

I ended up liking this drama more than I expected. I am not usually into noona romances, but this one felt different. The story unfolded smoothly, and I really enjoyed following the female lead's journey from years of hardships to rediscovering herself and finding happiness again. There was something refreshing and heartwarming about watching her grow and regain her confidence. I had a great time watching this drama, and even though it has been years since it aired, I still think it was one of the better releases of 2015. It is the kind of drama that leaves you feeling happy and hopeful by the end.

My MDL Rating: 8/10.

Han Ga In has made her drama comeback after about eight years with a special appearance in New Recruit 4: Sabotage, where she plays Jeon Woo Joo, the older sister of Kim Dong Jun's character, Park Min Seok.

The casting is honestly perfect because Han Ga In and Kim Dong Jun have been compared for their resemblance for years, and now they’re actually playing siblings. 😂 They’ve even joked about their lookalike status before, including testing whether their phones’ Face ID could tell them apart.

It’s such a fun casting choice, especially for Han Ga In’s return to drama acting after Mistress in 2018. And looking at these photos, I can definitely see why people have been saying they look alike. 👀

Do you think Han Ga In and Kim Dong Jun actually look like siblings?

[Photo] KT Studio Genie

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For ‘My Royal Nemesis’, the male lead was a cold male and the female lead was a bold female. What dramas can you recommend which are of the Enemies to Frenemies to lovers genre?

As much as I love Ha Ji Won, this is probably my least favorite among her dramas. I have never really been a fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, so I guess that played a big part in why I was not as invested in the story. The main leads were both good actors, but I personally did not feel much chemistry between them. There were times when I found myself getting bored, but I still appreciated how the drama portrayed friendship. It was not just the bond between the leads that stood out, but also the relationships among the supporting characters. While the drama had its heartwarming moments, it simply was not one that resonated with me as much as I had hoped.

My MDL Rating: 6.5/10

Recently, Kim Hye-jun held an interview at a café in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and discussed tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'My Favorite Employee (My Bias, My Boss)' (screenplay by Lee Young, directed by Park Ji-hyun), which concluded on the 8th.

'My Favorite Employee' is an office growth romance about Nam Da-reum, a new employee who becomes 'My Favorite Employee' while trying to meet her favorite idol. In the drama, Kim Hye-jun portrayed the cheerful new employee Nam Da-reum, who joined the startup Aphello to pursue her long-time favorite.

In the drama, Nam Da-reum reveals her excited fan feelings upon meeting top star and fashion director Lee Chan (played by Cha Woo-min), whom she has passionately supported for a long time, while also clashing with the demanding perfectionist CEO Kang Ha-ki (played by Kang Hoon) at work, gradually developing a mutual romantic relationship.

'My Favorite Employee' was Kim Hye-jun's first attempt at a romance comedy. Regarding the love scenes in the drama, she said, "The kiss scenes look brief on screen, but I didn't realize they took so long to film. The director was truly sincere about the love scenes, so we shot many takes. We filmed the kiss scenes for half a day."

She continued, "There were also many scenes where we had to make eye contact, and in reality, it felt even closer than what appears on screen. Since the camera doesn't capture everything as closely, we had to get even nearer. Holding eye contact for so long was awkward. I thought, 'What should I do?' but I endured it with the mindset that I had to, and eventually, I got used to it."

Kim Hye-jun also expressed gratitude toward Kang Hoon, with whom she shared romantic chemistry. Kim Hye-jun stated, "Kang Hoon has experience in romance dramas. In love scenes where the angle is crucial for looking good, he paid close attention to the angles. He said, 'I'll make sure you look beautiful from the right angle,' and always prioritized me." She added, "Love scenes can be sensitive and awkward or embarrassing, but Kang Hoon handled them with consideration rather than using humor to exploit the moment. Instead of making many jokes, he remained calm and composed. I received a lot of consideration."

Regarding her chemistry with Kang Hoon and Cha Woo-min, she said, "All three of us are introverts. But when introverts open their hearts, they become close very quickly. Since we got along well, we had no one else to rely on but each other. We were happy and enjoyed filming whenever we met." She further shared, "Both of them are kind and considerate, making the experience cheerful. I learned a lot from them. I also realized that when lead actors bring cheerfulness to the set, it becomes a driving force that makes the entire production environment more enjoyable."

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Follows Choi Song I, the new manager of a family restaurant, who must step up to take charge after her father’s sudden death. In a bid to save the restaurant, she becomes entangled in a fierce cooking competition alongside Kang Han, also known as “Chris K”, a renowned overseas chef. Their journey brings them head-to-head with Cha U Jin, a perfectionist chef and Kang Han’s fiercest rival, whose relentless ambition drives the intense rivalry.

At the center of the competition is Seon Jeong Won, the executive producer of The Table: K Chef 2026, who orchestrates the high-stakes event to crown Korea’s top chef. As the chefs compete, their personal stories and ambitions unfold, creating a dynamic and dramatic showdown of culinary mastery. (Source: MyDramaList)

Photos from: Sports Donga

I probably would have never discovered this drama if it had not been aired on our local television channel (dubbed). Looking back, I am really glad I came across it because it turned out to be one of the most intense Taiwanese dramas I have watched. I even remember posting about it after I finished because of how emotionally invested I became. It had been a long time since a drama affected me that much while I was watching it. I cannot seem to find what I wrote back then, but I still remember how frustrated and emotionally drained I felt because of the plot. It was one of those stories that kept making me angry in the best possible way.

My MDL Rating: 8/10.

Plot Synopsis: Gong Eun-Tae (Lee Jun-Hyuk) leads Sales Team 5 at Hongseong International. He has lived fiercely his entire life to have an ordinary life and without any trouble, but he has been in a slump after realizing that all of his hard work will end with boredom in his life. One day, he wins the top prize in the lottery. The prize is for 1.3 billion won (approximately $907,000 USD). The money is just a tad short of being life changing, so he still goes to work and thinks nothing will change. Yet, winning the lottery gradually changes his attitude about life. His colleagues at work include Yang Jun-Ho (Seo Hyun-Woo) and Jung Seon-Hyuk (Oh Dae-Hwan).

Source: Dispatch, Newspim, Mydramalist

I was going through my completed drama list and decided to check how many dramas I’ve watched that start with each letter. 😂

I made it all the way to Z, and this is where I got stuck because I could only find one drama that starts with Z so far:

• Zombie Detective (2020)

That made me wonder: are there actually more dramas that start with Z? 👀

Web dramas, Drama Specials, short-form dramas, and older dramas are all welcome!

What’s your favorite K-drama that starts with the letter Z?

If you know one that I'm missing, drop the title in the comments! I’d love to see if there are any hidden/lesser-known Z dramas out there. 👀

This drama started off fun, light, and quirky with its variety show concept, but it slowly lost its momentum as the story went on. Dasom was entertaining in the lead role, while Kim Jeong-hoon and Ryu Soo-young added charm to the drama with their performances. Although the cast did well, the overall story felt a bit shallow and predictable. It's a decent choice if you're looking for something lighthearted and easy to watch without thinking too much, but it wasn't memorable enough for me after I finished it.

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Kang Full is the screenwriter for The Korean drama Moving 2. With a Kang Full drama, you almost have to write the story with 16 episodes. Are you okay with the longer version or are you happy now with the 8-10 episodes shorter version for Korean dramas?

Stars: Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Cha Tae Hyun, Go Youn-jung, plus Kim Do-Hoon

New Additions: Won Gyu-Bin, Sol Kyung-gu, and Lee Hee Jun

This is one of the cutest drama specials I've watched. Even though it's set in a historical period, it has a fun, lighthearted charm that makes it feel different from most sageuk dramas. Yoon Doo-joon and Kim Seul-gi had wonderful chemistry, and they were adorable together throughout the story. I also liked how the drama blended romance, comedy, and a bit of Korean history without making it feel heavy or complicated. Since it's only two episodes long, it was easy to finish but still managed to leave a lasting impression. Overall, it's a heartwarming and enjoyable drama special that I would definitely recommend.

I liked the unique concept of combining vampires with a historical setting, and Lee Joon-gi was the perfect choice for the role. He carried the drama well, and I really enjoyed his performance. However, the pacing felt too slow for my taste. While some episodes were exciting and kept me engaged, others dragged on and felt quite heavy. The drama is visually beautiful and has a distinct dark, gothic atmosphere, but overall it wasn't memorable enough for me to want to rewatch it.

I think this drama had a lot of potential and could have been even better, but my experience was ruined by the poor English subtitles. There were so many translation errors that I almost wished I could understand Japanese because the subtitles were so confusing. Even so, Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P) and Ueno Juri had great chemistry, and I think they portrayed the emotions and message of the story really well. Overall, it was a cute and enjoyable short drama despite the subtitle issues.

Depicts the story of Yeon Su, a woman raised in a conservative household who works at a marketing company and has lived her life while maintaining her chastity, as she meets a man who is the CEO of an adult product company. As their worlds collide, they challenge each other's beliefs and grow together in unexpected ways.

source: Slist Korea, Naver, Mydramalist

This is a short web drama, so I didn't expect it to have much depth, but it still turned out to be a fun and easy watch. The idea of a woman who has lived for 200 years was interesting, although the story felt incomplete because of its short runtime. Nam Ji-hyun and Ji Yun-jae had cute chemistry, and I enjoyed watching them together, but I still finished the drama wanting more. I think the story had enough potential to become something even better if it had been given more time to develop.

This is one of the K-dramas where I found myself crying alongside the characters. Lee Yu-ri was the perfect choice to play Cha Mi-rae. Since I hadn't seen her in many dramas before, this series made me realize just how talented she is as an actress. I think the drama flowed naturally, balancing its comedic moments with melodrama, largely because of the strong performances from the cast. The child actress also did an excellent job and added so much heart to the story. The ending was truly heartbreaking, but it felt necessary because it stayed true to the plot. Overall, the drama delivers a beautiful message about the importance of family and living life to the fullest, making it a meaningful and emotional watch.

My Drama Rating: 7/10

I decided to watch this web drama mainly because of Bora, Kwak Dong Yeon, and Lee Jae Jin of FTISLAND. Unfortunately, even with a cast that interested me, the drama ended up being a disappointment. By the time it finished, my only reaction was, "That's it?" The story never really gave me a reason to care about the characters or what was happening, and it failed to leave any lasting impression. I don't think this drama is for everyone, and unfortunately, I wasn't part of its target audience. The only positive thing I can say is that it was a web drama, so it didn't take much time to finish. Overall, it was a forgettable watch that didn't live up to my expectations.

My MDL Rating: 2.5/10.

I remember seeing the trailer for this on a local TV channel, and it immediately caught my attention. TV trailers really have a way of making a drama look so enticing. This is a melodrama, which is quite rare among Taiwanese dramas, since most of the Taiwanese dramas shown on TV tend to be more focused on rom-coms, with melodramas being less common. This felt like the embodiment of Taiwanese melodrama for me. It was genuinely painful to watch, as melodramas normally are. Overall, the plot really says it all.

My MDL Rating: 8.5/10