It’s been 4 months since I’ve stepped foot into the world of k-dramas. I want something that’s more on the serious foot but not too angsty to dip my toes in. Does anyone have recommendations?

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    Hmmmm, Just Between Lovers is currently airing and so far has been beautifully melancholic without being too heavy. It definitely deals with heavy topics but does so without being makjang in any way. The characters are well-written and (so far) treated with respect by the writer. This week’s episodes were particularly bittersweet, but more on the sweet side!

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      I went ahead and read the summary. It sounds like a show that’s right up my alley. I’ll be giving the first episode a go! Thank you for the rec 🙂

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        No problem! It’s getting a lot of love from Beanies despite there being no recaps for it. If you end up liking it, feel free to join the many discussions that will surely take place on the fan wall every Monday and Tuesday!

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    What genre do you prefer at the moment?
    I can think of Heartless/Cruel City or Liar Game off the top of my head. Or White Christmas.

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      Currently, i’m game for anything as long as it doesn’t veer into the rom-com side of the genre pool (i’m trying to stay away from that for a while). I’ve actually seen Heartless/Cruel City (with the exception of the last episode) a couple years ago.

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        Hands down Forest of Secrets. Best drama of the year.

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          Yes, I was just about to recommend that. It’s serious, and not that angsty. You will love in love with CSW.

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            I saw the drama while it was airing and I fell head over heels for him and it. And then went on rampage to find all his other works only to discover that he’s mainly a stage actor 🙁 (le sadness)

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          I actually watched that while it was airing and yes it is!! It made my list of all time best k-dramas. I’m never letting that one go. It was so captivating from start to finish. The perfect trifecta of good writing, good directing and good acting. God bless.

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            Ok, then try Circle, Tunnel, Chief Kim (funny/serious and no romance), “older” shows: White Xmas as recommended above, Signal, Nine:…, Misaeng, Reply 88, Shut Up Flower Boy Band. The last two veer closest to having some rom-coms elements, but are more slice of life/friendship stories.

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