Korean Drama Fans Rate 50 Best And Worst K-Dramas | RATED Ep. 4

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
  • In our new subsegment of RATED, we rate everything from pop culture to food! This one is for the Korean drama fans, both old and new, who can't decide what they should watch.
    Share your opinions on your favorite and most disliked Korean dramas in the comments below!
    0:00 - Introduction
    1:10 - Our favorite genres
    2:10 - My ID is Gangnam Beauty
    2:58 - Uncontrollably Fond
    3:36 - Flower of Evil
    4:05 - Sweet Home
    4:52 - The School Nurse Files (Netflix, 2020)
    5:29 - Reply 1988
    6:15 - Hotel Del Luna
    6:41 - It's Okay, That's Love, Record of Youth
    6:46 - Fight For My Way
    7:29 - Penthouse
    8:07 - Start-Up
    8:53 - Hi, Bye Mama, Prison Playbook, Sky Castle
    9:00 - Love Alarm
    9:53 - Something In The Rain
    10:48 - True Beauty
    11:57 - Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
    12:45 - It's Okay Not To Be Okay
    13:11 - Itaewon Class
    13:52 - Legend of the Blue Sea
    14:34 - 18 Again
    15:08 - Crash Landing On You
    16:03 - W: Two Worlds
    16:29 - Hospital Playlist, Dream High, The Uncanny Counter, The Heirs
    16:37 - Vincenzo
    17:17 - Secret Garden
    17:43 - Reply 1997, Cheese In The Trap
    17:50 - Kingdom
    18:28 - World of the Married
    19:19 - Extraordinary You, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Hwarang
    19:43 - Goblin
    20:26 - Princess Hours
    20:53 - Descendants of the Sun
    21:39 - Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo
    22:22 - The King: Eternal Monarch, Lovestruck In The City, Move To Heaven
    22:30 - Tale of the Nine-Tailed
    23:14 - Love In The Moonlight
    23:54 - Brenda's Pee About To Come Out
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  • @TheSmartLocal
    @TheSmartLocal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What could our next episode be? Blast your suggestions here!

  • @ashleylooi7325
    @ashleylooi7325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    i feel that vincenzo has one of the better mafia kind of kdramas. First off, it supports the 'kampong spirit' of using ordinary neighbors to fight off the villains when we thought that those people were the ones who would be another entry going after the gold. There were many feel-good moments when the neighbors slowly showed their talents and their 'mafia' side to fight alongside vincenzo. Also, *spoiler alert* i feel that the unfolding of the villains and one of them changing to a new leaf makes it a more heartfelt show to watch. The ways they got back against one another (like a chess game) was very amusing too. Not forgetting, Our VinCha's love line was soooo good, very few kiss scenes but their chemistry was so strong that when you watch the BTS, you could see how well they work tgh.

    • @momoeditss
      @momoeditss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yess!!!!

    • @ppoortatopoteto4569
      @ppoortatopoteto4569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, the tenants care so much abt each other, cant even see that in sg...

    • @beiying94
      @beiying94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lawless lawyer is the OG “mafia lawyer” drama and could tell that Vincenzo was largely inspired by LL. Highly recommend LL if you are into this genre

  • @aaroiseverything
    @aaroiseverything 3 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    flower of evil was one of the best. If you like crime, watch vagabond, memorist, tunnel, signal, stranger

    • @RobertHeslop
      @RobertHeslop 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watched the entire series in 2 days about a week ago. I thought it was amazing.

    • @nursuhaila8550
      @nursuhaila8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes I was wondering what happened to all the crime/thriller dramas. Taxi Driver, Voice etc.

    • @JC-gp6bd
      @JC-gp6bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Include "Mouse" as well!

    • @maxterw1583
      @maxterw1583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      does anyone wanna talk about Hot stove league...Don't ignore it just coz its a sports drama..Even I knew nothing about that sport but got to say one of the best dramas I have ever seen...Its criminally underrated...Check it out

    • @renu_7890
      @renu_7890 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mouse is just legendary

  • @mcflurry5344
    @mcflurry5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    i can’t believe hospital playlist was not a S😂 and Dr Romantic was not even mentioned, definitely one of my tops !

    • @hahahehehoho9024
      @hahahehehoho9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      omg ikr hospital playlist was my motivation during circuit breaker last year

    • @DragonBonder
      @DragonBonder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      IKR. HOSPITAL PLAYLIST NOT S. IT'S SSS. It's my favourite drama ever. It's one of the most realistic medical dramas, and I cry almost every episode.

    • @Wonnie0902
      @Wonnie0902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      IKRW DR ROMANTIC WASN'T GERE

    • @Wonnie0902
      @Wonnie0902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok so like no hate at all I actually also watch hospital plAylist but I find it abit boring ngl

    • @teumedeobi
      @teumedeobi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr, Hospital Playlist is soo good!

  • @lidiamajewska1913
    @lidiamajewska1913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    YOU GUYS NEED TO WATCH VINCENZO… IT BECOMES BADASS LATER 😂 and also is very funny (especially when they are making jokes references to other famous kdramas) + Vincenzo is just too hot not to watch 😂

    • @mrreichisonthebeach1701
      @mrreichisonthebeach1701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Inzagi is the best character

    • @lowsurprise
      @lowsurprise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      AGREE!! I do admit that eps 1-3 were abit slow and mehish but eps 4-16 were absolutely AMAZING

    • @shannonlim6455
      @shannonlim6455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vincenzo got good after episode 3

    • @momoeditss
      @momoeditss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES!!!!

  • @AzraNur
    @AzraNur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    weightlifting fairy in everyone’s top 3 as it should be.. nothing will ever top the kdrama 😢

  • @bubyseok3497
    @bubyseok3497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I personally think that cha eunwoo is not really that bad in acting but more like because all the roles he get is the cool type of guy so it didn’t fully portray his full abilities. I hope he can get better roles in the future💕💕

    • @teumedeobi
      @teumedeobi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cha Eunwoo is such a good actor! His characters in his dramas like my id is gangnam beauty and true beauty were meant to be cool and serious, so you can't expect him to show much emotion while being cool and serious. Anyway, as he got closer to the female leads toward the end of the dramas, he did show more emotion and was really charming! He played his roles very well so I hope Amanda understands that characters whom are meant to be cool and serious can't exactly show much emotion.

  • @scarlett9413
    @scarlett9413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I feel like vincenzo is just savage, unlike other kdramas, vincenzo doesnt follow the law when punishing the bad guys, its like satisfying revenge (btw, the show gets better after the 3rd episode)

  • @pjj_1020
    @pjj_1020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The uncanny counter made me teared up when I saw Hana’s miserable life 😭

    • @ChirpChirp
      @ChirpChirp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same!! T^T my heart just sunk during her backstory scene....

  • @ryy._.
    @ryy._. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    feels bad for cha eunwoo bc it isn't really his acting being bad causing him to always have that poker face :< it's more of the character that he's always casted to play, if you take a look at sweet revenge, he actually plays a really smiley character!

  • @lin1851
    @lin1851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    vincenzo is actually good u cant literally expect 1st episode the whole plot or story comes up , u have to watch fully to understand the whole thing and is actually funny too

  • @awesomecollections
    @awesomecollections 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    for vincenzo, i like how they overcome each problem. its quite surprising how they solve it! and i find it to be quite funny too

  • @huiwen4149
    @huiwen4149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    vincenzo is actually one of my fav kdramas ngl.. mainly watched it for SJK but I fell for ok taec young

    • @turtleking9393
      @turtleking9393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the show is so bad lmao. sjk carried that show

    • @cc.eciliaaa
      @cc.eciliaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      meanwhile I mainly see Vincenzo for ok taecyeon cause I'm his fan 🙃 I skip quite a few eps & I do agree with Amanda that the first ep was ... shit

    • @sunoosmintchoco3547
      @sunoosmintchoco3547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      whyyy vincenzo was great but i do agree that 1st epi was not nice but after that 2 epi and above THEY LITERALLY DREW ME IN AND I became addicted to it.

    • @lowsurprise
      @lowsurprise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sunoosmintchoco3547 eps 1-3 were abit slow but OH MY GOD AFTER EP 4'S TWIST THATS WHEN THE DRAMA REALLY DREW ME IN eps 4-16 were really some of the best episodes of kdramas that ive ever watched!

    • @farisya753
      @farisya753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i watched for sjk but fell for kwak dong yeon especially after he turned over a new leaf

  • @laydieehannah
    @laydieehannah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Prison Playbook is soooo underrated it's one of the top dramas for me! Kairos is also another very underrated one, and Taxi Driver deserves more love.
    A popular series that i love is Voice, cant wait for next season!

    • @blooms__
      @blooms__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KAIROS, YES!!

    • @jihanation6119
      @jihanation6119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      prison playbook is not rlly underrated in korea it was really popular

    • @sitinuridayusitinuridayu9453
      @sitinuridayusitinuridayu9453 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I watch all the four season of Voice. It was so good. I like the female lead is not change

    • @wrongamount
      @wrongamount 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      prison playbook is definitely one of my top 10 dramas!!!! its so funny i laugh until i get stomachache

    • @CTTchows
      @CTTchows 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss Prison Playbook!!!! It's in my top 3! The same for Signal, it's one of the shows I'll force people around me to watch!

  • @jayismee
    @jayismee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Please do a part 2 video of this!! there's even more great kdramas like signal, tunnel and more worst kdramas (which i shall not name here 😂)

    • @benjaminkoh1782
      @benjaminkoh1782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, Signal! One of the best kdrama that I have watched! Kinda disappointed it was not mentioned here.

    • @yumi_928
      @yumi_928 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes! Signal..and Voice..love it

    • @CTTchows
      @CTTchows 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg yesss Signal!!! The best ever!! On par with kingdom and prison playbook! My top 3!

    • @CTTchows
      @CTTchows 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yumi_928 I love Voice too!! But season 2-3 was a bit of a let down compared to season 1! On a side note, I'm glad that they are keeping the series going!

  • @f.t9134
    @f.t9134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    11:09 True beauty had a way deeper meaning that I don't think you guys understood. It's not supposed to be a spectacular show, it's a feel-good light-hearted drama. But the idea that people won't like you if you don't wear makeup was from the MAIN FEMALE LEAD'S POV because she literally got BULLIED and suffered past trauma so she felt the need to conceal herself. The entire story is about finding your inner beauty, making true friendships, finding support from a strict mom, finding love despite insecurities. There's a lot of good morals and themes in this story. Yeah, it was filled with a lot of cliches and such but I wouldn't call the entire story shallow just because of it.

    • @k-potato3593
      @k-potato3593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Those themes and morals werent potrayed well in the show then. And such themes and morals are quite commonly known and talked about that unless they really dive deeper in those issues, it doesnt really offer much to us.

    • @cw_hyuk
      @cw_hyuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@k-potato3593 still it wasn't as shallow as the male lead fell in love cos of plot. he did exploit her weakness and regretted it. Plus I really think it's more light hearted and more comedy than an actual romance show. the female lead and all the other side chars were hilarious.

    • @chanisrosycheeks9805
      @chanisrosycheeks9805 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yup and i feel that the past about them with seyeon is actually really interesting and touching

    • @wrongamount
      @wrongamount 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      true! they clearly dont understand how ridiculous korean beauty standards are

    • @iheartpearl
      @iheartpearl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@k-potato3593 If you've never been bullied for your looks before, this show wouldn't hit you in that spot. Show's TOO GOOD!!!

  • @carrotcchi
    @carrotcchi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    i love how candid amanda was in this video, which makes her entertaining to watch!! and brenda is cute and funny as usual🤗🤗 wldve loved to hear cuiwen speak more! but maybe including a male/non-straight female in the cast would help provide more diverse views for the reviews in future episodes 🥶

  • @cy2386
    @cy2386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    My top kdramas:
    Thriller: Kingdom (1&2), Signal, Tunnel, Voice (S1)
    Sentimental/Meaningful: Move to Heaven
    Historical/Romance: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, Love in the Moonlight
    Action/Mystery: Healer, My Strange Hero
    Career-oreinted: Doctor Romantic Teacher Kim (1&2), Pinocchio
    Slice of Life: Age of Youth, My Father is Strange
    Romantic Comedy: Weightlifting Fairy
    Fantasy: W, While You Were Sleeping
    Special shoutout to: Boys Over Flowers (my guilty pleasure, og of kdrama cliches, my first kdrama that got me hooked into Korean entertainment)

  • @cw_hyuk
    @cw_hyuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I feel that true beauty deserves a better rating despite cha eun woo's lack of expression in his acting!! I don't really agree with the "man falls in love with ugly person and girls must wear makeup to look good". In fact its the opposite. The guy didn't really fall in love due to just the plot but her personality despite being very cliche. It's because she didnt have to put up being fake in front when her make up is off and she's more goofy in real life. All that make up only made her act classy instead. And its definitely more of a comedy show than romance. How the guy exploiting her secret, the 2nd couple with the teacher and sister, the annoying brother and the stupid antics of the 2nd male lead. All of these were so hilarious to watch and there wasn't an episode I found boring cos I kept laughing.
    it's definitely more rom than com and the shows has some good meaning esp with the evil 2nd female lead character development. its definitely at least a B or an A tier for me.

  • @caratseungcheoll8966
    @caratseungcheoll8966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Would highly highly recommend Mr sunshine ( historical drama, kind of a deep story, starting was kind of slow, but this drama was jus so well written and didn't let my expectations down, characters were so well written too~ and love the bromance HAHAH)

    • @zevitang9245
      @zevitang9245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OMG the ptsd I had from that drama was real!!! I couldn't function for a week after that

    • @iheartpearl
      @iheartpearl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AGREED. 100% Worth watching for the 2 Male Leads!!!!

  • @justkeeding3127
    @justkeeding3127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MOUSE!! Omg it’s super duper underrated!! Trust me the amount of plot twist is like KABOOMZXC!!! It’s really a a super duper unique Korean drama and I have never watch any drama with such a plot!!!! I really never lie… trust and you will not regret :”)))))))
    P.s yes Vincenzo was goooood like I fell for the community spirit more than the storyline :”))))

    • @SoshiCaramel
      @SoshiCaramel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      omg i agree finally someone mentioned mouse! the acting is amazing too

    • @eunicetan5960
      @eunicetan5960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was waiting for mouse to be mentionnnned!!!

    • @vee-diosproduction7628
      @vee-diosproduction7628 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg yassss MOUSE IS RLLY SO GOOD

    • @axileengard3750
      @axileengard3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agreed because it was underrated masterpiece

    • @poopacini4185
      @poopacini4185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oYEssSS

  • @iLoveKaiEXO
    @iLoveKaiEXO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As someone who was brought into kpop and everything korean by Boys Over Flowers, I’m surprised it’s not here :’)))) it’ll always be my number 1 even though there are many great dramas coming out these days.
    Gu Jun Pyo will always be iconic!

  • @Whoami-ut3fo
    @Whoami-ut3fo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Why isnt there “She was pretty” and “Kill me heal me”? These two are my FAVSSSS and i have rewatched them so many times even tho I absolutely hate to rewatch dramas
    Also appreciate the editing its so pretty and nicely done!👍👏

    • @TheSmartLocal
      @TheSmartLocal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I didn’t finish Kill Me Heal Me but the male lead when he becomes a schoolgirl… that killed me 💀😂

    • @Whoami-ut3fo
      @Whoami-ut3fo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@TheSmartLocal OPPAAAA *jumps onto Ri On*

    • @SplattersofFun
      @SplattersofFun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      kill me heal me… absolutely YES one of the best kdramas ever the acting was so good chefs kiss 👌🏻

  • @vickylui5761
    @vickylui5761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Y'all, The Last Empress is my fav K-drama ever. 100% would recommend to any one.

  • @terencetantm
    @terencetantm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You have to watch "My Mister" - if you like "Something in the Rain" and melodramas. Nothing comes close and I can rewatch it over and again. The OST "Grown Ups" is haunting - goes straight into your heart - even without the drama and listening for the first time. You feel alone in this crowded world.

    • @damienlee927
      @damienlee927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes! It a little slow and dark, but it is very very good!

    • @saberryna-9171
      @saberryna-9171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Easily one of my favs kdrama of all time!!!! And something I like to recommend to others. The 2 leads were not involved romantically but they had great chemistry

    • @melissachong1158
      @melissachong1158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree!!!

    • @Jun-si4db
      @Jun-si4db 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i love my mister!!!!

    • @terencetantm
      @terencetantm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@damienlee927 Totally, and it's timeless

  • @elle5137
    @elle5137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really think that you guys should do a part 2! i personally really enjoyed 'He is psychometric' the story line was really good. it is a mystery romance comedy, and i really loved it so much ^-^

  • @ashleyang9928
    @ashleyang9928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    part two of this!! dr romantic was good too!

  • @charlene.h5095
    @charlene.h5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    hmm.. not so sure about their ratings as it feels kinda biased. But well everyone have their own preference so.

    • @kaleemghori3688
      @kaleemghori3688 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup I feel the same

    • @davidpark2990
      @davidpark2990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just curious, is Singaporean local drama very popular among Singaporeans too? Cuz I always feel most Singaporeans watch Kdrama, Japanese drama and Western dramas. Very few I've met said they support and follow local drama.

  • @cherylabigail97
    @cherylabigail97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Omigad!! VINCENZO IS ONE OF THE BEST KDRAMA AFTER SO LONG LEYH.. I mean ladies, please watch completely before rating. Its comedic. Tbh I stopped watching the rest of the ratings once I saw VINCENZO is not rated S. Its a n unexpected comeback for SJK tbh. Please, please watch it till finish. SJK is the attraction for VINCENZO, but at the end of the storyline TAECYEON is who I fell in love with. Please watch it. 🙏🏽

  • @maedaydreamer8386
    @maedaydreamer8386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I dont know if u will enjoy it if ur not yet in ur 30s and have been working for at least 10yrs but HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is the best slice of life kdrama I've watched. It'sso feel good and chill. 🥰🥰

  • @faith-fg3dg
    @faith-fg3dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    omg how do y'all remember so many dramas and their details?? i can barely the storyline of a drama i watched a year ago, and some of these were at least 5 years old

  • @risenchiu4521
    @risenchiu4521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    just saying true beauty had a deeper meaning that they did not understand.

    • @qi7029
      @qi7029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would say the webtoon hasn’t end so it’s definitely better in the webtoon

    • @Habbo1998
      @Habbo1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I would say that the show is trying to teach a few things :
      Sometimes a quiet person doesn’t mean she/he is fine
      Family support goes a long way
      Trust your friends in making good judgements of your character
      Friends can be a form of support as well.
      And everything is not about the looks

    • @Habbo1998
      @Habbo1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I personally like True Beauty, more than My ID is a Gangnam Beauty

    • @imyh
      @imyh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely agree on its deeper meaning. The critique on lee dong min's pokerface is a little harsh, because his character needed that personality.

  • @tyunxuan8
    @tyunxuan8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Omg as a kdrama fan, this episode is really interesting!! Can we have a Chinese drama episode too 😍

    • @mikaylamerna62
      @mikaylamerna62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessss Chinese drama and maybe Thai/Netflix dramas toooo

  • @faith-fg3dg
    @faith-fg3dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    vincenzo was my literal life for a good 2 weeks... it's damn amazing, and it was one of the rare times i watched a non-romcom kdrama (i don't watch many kdramas in general) but it's super good i'm still not over it

  • @strgrl_.
    @strgrl_. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i honestly feel like even though uncontrollably fond had like a lot of screaming and crying and was overall very emotional given the fact that kim woo bin was gna die in the beginning itself, really ah the entire plot and storyline can make you cry sm one. it rly shows what life is abt like the ups and downs and like its very real in a sense. it was really like a vv meaningful drama for me despite the sadness & wah kim woo bin’s acting was sp good especially when he had to act sick leh omg. for me easily top 5!

  • @bryantan4298
    @bryantan4298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My mother say she liked the first episode of Vincenzo, how can you all not like it

    • @kaarthi3338
      @kaarthi3338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Because she has different taste ... every one can have different opinions

  • @SYeo-fu8yc
    @SYeo-fu8yc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    cew’s acting in true beauty is underrated. especially the part with his dad, the pain he was feeling was expressed so well

  • @shriyaansingkar6397
    @shriyaansingkar6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Seriously people should appreciate Jung Hae in he is so talented and such a natural actor he has some different kind of vibes which I generally doesn't get from other actors ❤️❤️❤️

  • @carrotcchi
    @carrotcchi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Vincenzo is meant to be a dark comedy- which makes it quite a unique as far as Kdramas go!Thats why it ended up taking a more goofy/less serious tone after the first episode.
    That said I think it tried to squeeze in too many plot points and elements into one show (mafia drama, family drama, romance, corruption) which made it feel a bit ridiculous /touch and go?
    Female lead is quite quirky and funny and the characters are quite fun though! I think its a good one-time watch albeit not binge-worthy! :-)
    Also super love the chemistry between Amanda and Brenda in this video!!! 💞
    Would be great if they could do this again with another 50 Kdramas (or maybe anime or other TV shows) !!!

    • @lowsurprise
      @lowsurprise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      definitely brought up some good points! I think its alright for a drama to have multiple plot points but only if it executes them well, Vincenzo honestly handled it better than alot of dramas but theres definitely still some plot holes and questionable decisions (the villains really became kinda dumb in the later parts and they lost the uniqueness that I felt in the earlier episodes). Thats why I feel the series' best episodes were from ep 4-16 where there was just enough plot points to be thrilling but also without too many plot points that left the watcher confused :D

  • @nalleira1567
    @nalleira1567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i would like to thank amanda for sharing how amazing flower of evil is bcs literally same

  • @aliciabuoey
    @aliciabuoey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow I love this #ABC trio’s reviews! For someone who doesn’t watch much dramas, will definitely watch some of their recommendations! Great video once again TSL :)

  • @jnlooh3574
    @jnlooh3574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Fight for my way is so fking amazing

  • @ActSoCute
    @ActSoCute 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't wait for the second part! there's more to review! :)

  • @jiaminmok582
    @jiaminmok582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Loved this episode ~ Please make another episode with American shows! For example, sitcoms, Crime shows, etc!

  • @itsprettyodd7386
    @itsprettyodd7386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    anyone watched Signal? have watched my fair share of kdramas though not a lot but Signal is honestly one of the best for me, if you like crime shows. Love Hotel del luna too!

    • @uwagboejayne7871
      @uwagboejayne7871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yasss

    • @JC-gp6bd
      @JC-gp6bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Signal remains the best Kdrama for me! I also enjoyed Misaeng. This year best is hands down "Mouse" for me

  • @fanixxfn1
    @fanixxfn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    random notes throughout the video
    - 2:20, entire of 10:53 - agree w amanda lol
    - scarlet heart is 8 years old alr???
    - i really enjoyed W for the first three-quarter of the drama. but i got bored at the end iirc hahaha
    lowkey disappointed that the reviews for quality dramas were cut off 😬 (IOTL, Hi Bye Mama, Hosp Playlist)
    TMI
    my personal faves are IOTL, Mother, Doctor John, The Guest, The Crowned Clown
    ONE of my fav genres is time-travel/Parallel Universe. Personal faves are Hi Bye Mama, Familiar Wife, Go Back Couple, Welcome 2 Life

    • @fearlighte
      @fearlighte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree with this for W :")

    • @nursuhaila8550
      @nursuhaila8550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg yes The Guest was straight up scary but it was SO GOOD!

    • @11reneefoo75
      @11reneefoo75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMG YES THE GUEST ILOVE THAT

    • @animemachinex3
      @animemachinex3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh yeah i agree remembering that W felt like it shd have ended around ep 12-13, then it started getting draggy

    • @zi_shu
      @zi_shu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg YES The Crowned Clown!!! Yeo Jin Goo's acting was really top notch there. and Go Back Couple is also a drama in my top 5! i swear there was this one moment where i was crying over the mom-daughter relationship then immediately after that laughing at the funny stuff

  • @yxyx2877
    @yxyx2877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about Coffee Prince?
    I can hear your voice?
    Master's Sun?
    My Girlfriend is a gumiho?
    My name is kim sam soon?
    The moon embracing the sun?
    My love from the star?
    There needs to be a part 2! Too many K-dramas out there

  • @yoominbi
    @yoominbi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Idk but I think it's just me, watched over 100+ kdrama, I've never drop a kdrama halfway, its either I don't even watch it at all or commit to watching every episode. For me, the only way to judge film/drama is to watch all the way through. Like I won't drop at episode 1 and say it's a bad drama cos need give chance and time for development, eg. Vincenzo.
    But can't deny sometimes a drama is a pain/chore to watch, like The World of Married or Possessed but to me, that's how you can judge whether it's totally good or totally bad right by watching it's entirety? You don't leave a 2hr movie at the first 10 mins and say its a bad movie. To each its own, just my 2 cents.

  • @tulipsandpeaches1834
    @tulipsandpeaches1834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you TSL. u give me ideas for my next drama binge, will check out the S and A listed ones hehe

  • @jieqiiii
    @jieqiiii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    *triggered by Amanda's opinions*
    My ID is Gangnam Beauty and Uncontrollably Fond are written extremely well imo. Gangnam Beauty offers a new perspective towards plastic surgery while Uncontrollably Fond triggers a lot of "what if I were in his/her shoes" scenarios.

    • @TheSmartLocal
      @TheSmartLocal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uncontrollably Fond was so noisy and the chemistry between the two leads in Gangnam Beauty was abysmal 😂 - Amanda

    • @jieqiiii
      @jieqiiii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@TheSmartLocal noisy makes sense cos KWB was about to die and Suzy had no idea. Need to empathise a lot with the characters to enjoy it. I dropped it initially like 2 episodes in then on second attempt completed it and realized how great the acting was. Only when I put myself in the shoes of the characters did I start to understand why they did whatever they did. Gangnam Beauty's issue was CEW's stone cold face but other than that the story is good. Helped me realize that sometimes people undergo changes not because they want to but because the society tormented them enough to do so. The value of the kdrama comes in explaining torment, because what could be a 7 to you could be a 10 to another on a pain scale. I went from "eeyer plastic surgery" to straight up "well done you have the courage to confront your displeasures about yourself" because of this kdrama.

    • @mado6629
      @mado6629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSmartLocal wottt he died with his head on his shoulder it was so sad :((( i lovd it

    • @cengwn5117
      @cengwn5117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jieqiiii relax ah

  • @kenzo9538
    @kenzo9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    my opinion is that tbh, true beauty and MIIGB is not so bad to be in C D, maybe like mid B or sth. It just felt like Amanda has sth against Eunwoo, or his character(?) but I think that's what he was supposed to do. I do agree he needs to take up other roles to be considered as a versatile actor.
    And, true beauty has a deeper meaning, like bullying, friendship betrayal, childhood trauma, family support? They are saying the drama is very shallow because it's all about makeup, and the male lead liking her bare face etc errr then I think it's shallow to think this way? Talking about character development, the female lead was self-conscious initially but in the end, didn't y'all realise she didn't use makeup except for work/events? The male lead also became happier and outspoken (And he did the "panic attack" scene pretty well).
    And, if Amanda likes Eunwoo as much as she likes Lee Dongwook, maybe she will rate his drama higher. (Honestly, I think it's abit too much to rate Goblin as S tier like ??? this drama is just ??? Amanda rated it S probably because of her bias-ness towards Lee Dongwook.... and I respected her ratings until I recognised her bias-ness towards LDW I'm just like ok, some parts of this review is just kinda biased. (I agree reply 1988 & weightlifting fairy are super nice! SWAGGG)

    • @Habbo1998
      @Habbo1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree with you regarding Eunwoo and true beauty. There’s so much more to him than what is being shown on True Beauty and My ID is a Gangnam beauty. And true beauty is more than just make up

  • @marieteojx
    @marieteojx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this video so much!!! not one to catch up on k dramas regularly but eager to watch some of the good ones so this video has definitely been super helpful hahaha

  • @beckychocobox
    @beckychocobox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favourites are I Can See Your Voice, Prison Playbook, Itaewon Class, Vincenzo, Hospital Playbook, Dr Romantic, Reply1997, Flower of Evil, It's Okay Not To Be Okay, Run On, Healer, Law School.

  • @yapxinfei5082
    @yapxinfei5082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    VINCENZO. WAS. SO. GOOD!!!!!!! I took so long to get through the first few eps but after that you're gonna be hooked 😏 also I really enjoyed these two - I am not a Robot, and Kill Me Heal Me.

    • @aaroiseverything
      @aaroiseverything 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yas! I enjoyed every second of im not a robot.

  • @axileengard3750
    @axileengard3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I kind feel bad because Mouse not even mentioned because it is underrated just like Flower of Evil

  • @JAEMISSEO
    @JAEMISSEO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cheese In The Trap webtoon is so good but the drama I can’t even finish 1 episode.

  • @trinibombini
    @trinibombini 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Vincenzo is a must must watch, the front part is boring, but omg, the end every episode just gets better I can assure you. I've watched it twice already. love the plot. v interesting mafia concept. maybe you can give it a try too

  • @amak4725
    @amak4725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I genuinely enjoyed uncontrollably fond, the acting was good and though the plot was slow, I could feel the… emotions? The ending was well thought out imo, when the ml died it wasn’t too over dramatic. But to be fair I watched it when I was sec 2 so 😅

  • @Habbo1998
    @Habbo1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Why Mouse isn’t there 😭😭😭 Mouse was so good

    • @Chewynana
      @Chewynana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      omg and traumatising!! i still get nightmare of the scene he kills the female lead grandma

    • @Habbo1998
      @Habbo1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Chewynana but it’s a different kind of storyline as compared to the typical Korean storylines!! It’s kinda good in my opinion

    • @adelinetan2687
      @adelinetan2687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg yes its so good even though I am halfway watching the drama! Is those drama where u wanna keep catching up the next episode!

    • @JC-gp6bd
      @JC-gp6bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I am very surprised that it is not included. It is so good, easily the best drama of 2021.

  • @nurshakalaka8993
    @nurshakalaka8993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think you guys might want to try Vincenzo again. While the first couple of episodes are a bit confusing, because I think they're trying to set the contextual background of his character, but the later part of the drama is really good! The interactions between the tenants in the building and Vincenzo and the lawyers are heartwarming and they all work well together. Also, there's the fun bit about taking revenge and the annoying villains hahaha

  • @damienlee927
    @damienlee927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hospital Playlist! And if you think IU did well in the other shows, you should watch My Mister!

  • @bktan3992
    @bktan3992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    is there a summary list of the ranking? would be easier to refer when choosing the next show to watch

  • @lahlahfootprints
    @lahlahfootprints 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    gotta say prison playbook and reply 1988 are suuuuper underrated!! they make you both laugh and cry, and have some rly nice OSTs! pls give it a try, esp if u like hospital playlist hahaha and shin won ho's dramas will NEVER disappoint!!

    • @jihanation6119
      @jihanation6119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shin wonho's dramas are not underrated at all 😭

    • @rohaizahrahmat5615
      @rohaizahrahmat5615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PD Shin da bomb!! Reply 1988 - They moved out of Ssangmun-dong but I was left behind 😢. CAN’T move on , superbbb show 💜

  • @TheImmortal54321
    @TheImmortal54321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What about While You Were Sleeping?

    • @aaroiseverything
      @aaroiseverything 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      just finished it!! not bad quite enjoyed it!

  • @dorotheaban5432
    @dorotheaban5432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why are there so few Kill Me Heal Me recs?? That drama was a masterpiece!!

  • @6969Liverpool
    @6969Liverpool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My faves are:
    I Hear Your Voice; The Master’s Sun (love the OST till now), Heal me Kill me; Ryeo; Mouse; Flower of Evil; n currently Voice 4

    • @leeminho5849
      @leeminho5849 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your likes and comment on my official page your activity of support is really appreciated and I'll continue to do my best to see you all get the very best of entertainment ...I also hope you stay safe❤️ kindly...Well due to too many recent scam activities on this platform. I will not be able to reach out to you on this platform after the fan reach out activities. This page will be close and as to always get to me you will need to download a Korean charting app know as Kakao talk and adding by user ID “actorleeminho31” and dropping a message with your name.

    • @juniorbee1564
      @juniorbee1564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! KILL ME HEAL ME is a S!

  • @cx-wi4on
    @cx-wi4on 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vincenzo tho 🥺😭
    I feel like the show got better and better, the story was quite well thought out imo and the characters were funny and overall had okay chemistry with each other. I like that there wasn't much romance in this drama because it would have been weird if they focussed on the romance aspect instead. It was interesting to see this concept and the stories within it lah. The ending was quite satisfying too :D

  • @yukilynx3526
    @yukilynx3526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this series! Did you guys do an episode where you rate anime? Especially the more underrated ones. If not I would love to see an episode where you rate anime or chinese dramas! Thank you ❤️

  • @jihanation6119
    @jihanation6119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    true beauty was meant to be a fun romcom anyways. and its honestly is a funny and a light hearted show to watch .also cha eunwoo acting wasnt even that bad

  • @buttbutt7376
    @buttbutt7376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    ok now do a c-drama ver. hahaha

  • @TryOutGaming
    @TryOutGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    those that want to watch hi bye mama please prepare 16 tissue boxes, one box for each episode. please also be mentally prepared okay. ITS SUCH A GOOD DRAMA ACTING SUPERB DAMN HEART WRENCHING BUT I CANNOT REWATCH BECAUSE IDK IF IM ABLE TO HANDLE IT AGAIN

  • @mrdumbo-gy1wc
    @mrdumbo-gy1wc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    yall are missing out on "Because It's My Life" :') !! probably my favourite kdrama of all time :')

  • @zackjacob2592
    @zackjacob2592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For guys who prefer action and/or comedy i recommend
    Vagabond: Korean jason bourne, james bond with plenty of parkour n stunts
    Fiery priest: Funny badass priest that solves crime and problems with VIOLENCE, which imho is the best way
    Kingdom: Zombies in a Korean mediaval setting

  • @lynndaho5227
    @lynndaho5227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really hope y’all will give Vincenzo another go! It’s rlly good just watch and wait till episode 4! Promise it’s worth it 👍🏼

  • @41561g
    @41561g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG. WHOEVER THE EDITOR IS. THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING "EVERY DAY I SHOCKED, EVERY NIGHT I SHOCKED" AT 19:37 !

  • @nicole1999noon
    @nicole1999noon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    VINCENZO is actually extremely good!!! NGL its quite slow for the first 3 ep but trust me after that it gets super exciting!!

  • @fullsunhaech
    @fullsunhaech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I LOVE slice-of-life dramas, and also appreciate rom-coms that ain’t too cheesy. Totes agree with all of Cuiwen’s comments/ratings!! ✨🙌🏼

    • @pinzhengzhang3776
      @pinzhengzhang3776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reply 1988 is easily one of the best kdramas of all time. I knew it when I watched the first ep when Deok Sun cried, really accurate for the middle child.

    • @damienlee927
      @damienlee927 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hospital Playlist fits your bill perfectly. And unsurprisingly, its the same writer as Reply 1988

  • @PEIYANluvszx
    @PEIYANluvszx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Misaeng was one of my favourite dramas, wished it appeared in this list too hahahahaha. Personally liked the OSTs that came along with it because it brought me into the drama.
    I quite liked Live too, watched it because of Kwangsoo. Personally enjoyed the storyline and loved the actors/actresses acting + OSTs were greaaaaaaat.

  • @adelinetan2687
    @adelinetan2687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She was pretty, while you were sleeping, doctors were also pretty good! Welcome to Waikiki is more light-hearted and comedy kind of drama.

  • @moondaebin
    @moondaebin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Personally, my favs are Kill Me Heal Me, Her Private Life, and W Two Worlds. Most people will probably not agree with Her Private Life, since its story plot is mainly about the female main lead having two diff lifes, as a professional curator and a fansite manager (for idols), but its very relatable to me, hence i like it. The story plot itself also wasn't so bad. For Kill Me Heal Me, it has a really deep story, and it really hits the feels. Its one of the few k-dramas talking about Dissociative identity disorder, and the story plot is not the common predictable ones. It was literally like a roller coaster ride. I highly recommend watching Kill Me Heal Me :)

  • @davhooper1710
    @davhooper1710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching Vincenzo makes our heart go bedok bedok at the end of every episode. That is why we loved it!
    Not sure if you guys would consider this drama but definitely worth watching, Welcome to Waikiki 1 & 2!

  • @zixianchen9901
    @zixianchen9901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My GOAT Kdramas so far:
    1) Team Bulldog Off-Duty Investigation
    2) Chicago Typewriter
    3) Love In The Moonlight (for Byung Yeon)

  • @xEmoSinzx
    @xEmoSinzx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    my love from the star is an S for me 🥺 jun ji hyun's acting is something else, i love her sm

  • @charlene7400
    @charlene7400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    okay but props to the editor for this video man, must have been difficult to find the exact scenes they were talking abt! 👏🏻

  • @ex8394
    @ex8394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    YESS FLOWER OF EVIL WAS SO GOODDDD

  • @CandiceyVlogs
    @CandiceyVlogs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I feel like chan eun woo's acting was underrated, like yes his facial expressions are the same for my id is gangnam beauty and true beauty but it's what the male lead is supposed to be, a very cold guy who is indifferent to everyone around him. It's underrated because he is the complete opposite of the role he has >

  • @SplattersofFun
    @SplattersofFun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    doctor john is a really good medical drama too i wish it was mentioned :’) the premise is just really different from usual medical/hospital dramas and it really makes you think about some societal topics which i really value!

  • @eliz4994
    @eliz4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    my id is gangnam beautiful doesn’t do the main actor and actress justice, if you watch their other dramas you can tell it’s just the drama’s shitting writing

  • @velvetyroses
    @velvetyroses 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's okay That's Love deserves to be in S. Amazing acting, amazing plot, amazing script, amazing theme. My fav k-drama of all time

  • @ecmuah3185
    @ecmuah3185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FINALLY I WAITED SO LONG

  • @SuperShow3
    @SuperShow3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun ep!! Maybe not so popular but I enjoyed Queen of Seven days (rating: A) and Search: WWW (rating: B), and omg reminded me of Healer! Healer is an S for me 😍

  • @ql0307
    @ql0307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    NOT VINCENZOOOOOO WHYYYYYYY 😭😭😭🤚🤚🤚 LITERALLY ITS SO FCKING LEGENDARY

  • @nezha_nexa8773
    @nezha_nexa8773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am totally agree with the grade you guys gave for all of the dramas.. But I think Hospital Playlist should be graded S because for me It's a really good slice of life drama.. The things that I like about Vicenzo is his name is Vicenzo and there's another language involve in the drama plus his intelligence and his badass idea.. But the thing is Vicenzo should be given to fight someone who's more villainous than Han Seok🤣.. Plus I don't accept the ending tho.. As for Prison Playbook, I'm super agree that the drama is super underrated.. The drama deserve more love support😍❤💓💞 And I'm in Jipyeong team🧡🧡🧡

  • @sarahsimke
    @sarahsimke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reply 1988 was so good, it was really heartwarming !

  • @ariel3725
    @ariel3725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I don't know any of these lol, except probably those I see in Netflix. The last KDrama that I watched was "Who Are You?" that starred that hot guy from Start Up. Before that, I've only seen "Jewel in The Palace" and some episodes of "What Happens In Bali" only because of Jo In-sung.
    Edit: I also watched "Wish You", but the movie version, not the series one.

    • @fearlighte
      @fearlighte 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      jewel in the palace is such a classic omg it was my childhood

  • @sunoosmintchoco3547
    @sunoosmintchoco3547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    VINCENZO IS AMAZING AND im watching penthouse now ilove kdramas uwu

  • @daimondaemon
    @daimondaemon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhhi would’ve watch their ratings for all the dramas… do u have an uncut version? Feels like I’m Fangirling HAHAA

  • @mayiemay9800
    @mayiemay9800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    VINCENZO IS SO GOOD AFTER EP 4!!! And it gets SO SO SO GOOD after ep 12. You wont be able to stop I swear.

  • @zevitang9245
    @zevitang9245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    cha eunwoo characters have all been pretty deadpan 😑 but how bout Rookie Historian goo hae-ryung?? It is one of the lesser-known kdramas by him but his character there had soooooo much more emotion than the other 2. Like 3 times the amount. Through the drama still ended up being meh (prob a C grade) but the story plot of a female historian in the Joseon era was fresh and Cha Eunwoo actually having emotions is commendable. 😊

  • @noorsyahimahnorsha271
    @noorsyahimahnorsha271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope people will stop saying the criteria of a true kdrama fan. Different people has different taste. If that drama does not appeal to them, what can they do? Watch ah?