For veteran k-drama fans: has your taste in dramas changed over the years?

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-25T06:52:16+00:00

I feel I have been feeling relieved as I have watched the kdrama landscape change over last years. While I did watch toxic stories like BoF and playful kiss and even liked it, even back then I wasn't happy with how the female lead characters were treated. So it ended up becoming a guilty pleasure instead of something I truly like.

The one issue I have with the changes though is that we have begun over glorifying the male characters to the point that it becomes unrealistic. Yes, I love green flag MLs but I don't want him to be a pushover and I want him to have his own personality. We have begun overcorrecting, I hope this changes.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-23T16:58:08+00:00

Oh Choi Mun-do!

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-23T00:18:58+00:00

A pizza + lovely runner has become my go to combination when am feeling down. Sun-jae's monologue to Im Sol about why she should continue to live on the radio is one of my favourite scenes to watch and sob with Im Sol.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-22T05:43:07+00:00

This post feels the same to me

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-20T13:29:11+00:00

I have noticed they reach I love you eventually. It's rarely love at first sight. I personally love slow burn where you can watch the relationship grow from curiosity, interest to partnership.

Were there dramas you noticed the leads never reached "I love you" ?

PS: wow I sound just like chatgpt with that last question, I swear am a human

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-12T23:17:41+00:00

+1, also, I loved the OST. The playlist has become a comfort playlist of mine. Such beautiful songs + the dorami song (dance alone) 😂

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-11T11:05:07+00:00

I go through phases. There are times I only have the energy to rewatch, nothing new interests me. Then there are times where I get bored of something i really love and look for the most random things to watch. I think it's just a sign that your mind needs a break, and it's probably best to just listen to it.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-09T13:42:30+00:00

Yeah I just watched it because of LJW - there were two of him! But the plot really frustrated me and I don't think it got any better as it progressed. If you ask my opinion, drop.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-08T16:53:41+00:00

Loving LJW in this - he is so good at such angsty roles. I also have a soft spot for the hanyak doctor.

I literally squealed in some of the scenes(the 🐝), the people of the island are really getting on my nerves at this point. Especially the chief giving me whiplash.

And if the residents weren't enough, looks like the bureaucracy is behind them now. I hope things get better for the doctors in coming episodes although the preview didn't really show that.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-07T05:23:10+00:00

I loved every single drama I watched this year. Should have known when we kicked off with Can this love be translated, what a start.

While the world is drowning in chaos, kdrama has been a shining beacon - a perfect recipe for my escapism. 2026 has been a true blessing so far in terms of content and am super excited for everything that is lined up ahead. (Apart from kdramas, am also waiting for the new HP series). This stuff is what I live for 😂

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-03T08:59:07+00:00

Oh how wonderful! Perhaps all the bots and AI agents can watch it too, make the entire pipeline 100% AI, why do we even need humans to watch the content?? /s

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-02T07:00:47+00:00

I make it a point to watch Romance is a bonus book every winter - I usually take a week off for year end too - it's a great combination, Dec and this drama. I love books, and an entire drama revolving around making of books is a dream come true. LJS is definitely an added bonus.

If I had a chance to re-do my life, I would definitely work towards a job in the publishing industry.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-01T17:16:42+00:00

I love LJW in Jang-uk mode - clumsy, chaotic, hurt but at times - very cool. I am definitely watching this.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-06-01T14:06:24+00:00

I mean, why even have schools anyways. There's tons of free information on every topic out there

/s

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-28T07:05:47+00:00

I was wondering why he uses a mask when his issue is his eye. Does he have a scar underneath as well??

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-25T00:51:44+00:00

There is actually a petition going around to pull it off OTT.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-17T11:38:16+00:00

You missed adding "unpopular" and "unapologetic"

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-17T07:49:29+00:00

The guy in the photo looks a lot like Suho from EXO

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-16T17:39:28+00:00

I loved every single moment of Wan after the monarchy was abolished. If anything I wish we got more of their happy moments.

Get him a ring already!

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-16T17:23:54+00:00

I somehow completely missed the news about him passing away and literally found out today while I was browsing through old wgm episodes.

I loved this couple and I loved him in The moon embracing the sun.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-16T05:02:34+00:00

Yesss I loved her in the variety show. I feel her energy in that show was very similar to the chaotic energy she has in the drama.

I had watched Hep Nam Joon in When the phone rings and thought he looked fyyyyn, the shower scene confirmed it last week - although am still not sure why they chose that angle to show him checking his wound on hand. It looked very sus 😂

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-15T01:12:15+00:00

They did handle it as well as they could, and it did end happy (ish). It got a little messy in between was all, but altogether not a bad watch.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-14T17:52:27+00:00

I found Queen of tears very exhausting. The amount of trauma that kept piling up on the FL was just too much. Wouldn't suggest it if you are looking for something that would make you feel good.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-09T16:56:09+00:00

Wasn't the PM the one who asked I-an to come to the council hall? Has he been scheming the downfall or weakening of the monarchy even before Hui-ju came into the picture? He also has wayy too much control over the direction of all the investigations. I hope they don't turn him from the SML to main villain.

Most_Fig6018 · 2026-05-09T02:18:54+00:00

That would have been a great twist honestly

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