『 Gems: Short dramas ♡
This list will include enjoyable short dramas (in no order) that take you on a ride with a limited episodes number.
I found out that I generally like relatively short dramas, so I'd like to keep track of them as i find them special.
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1. Si bien chez soi
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Notes: Cinematic show, original plot and amazing acting.
Sci-Fi
Action
Drama
Horror
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2. Strangers from Hell
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Notes: Intense, great acting, will make you question your existence.
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Psychological
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3. Alice in Borderland
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
Notes: Adventurous show, exciting events, fast-paced.
Sci-Fi
Action
Thriller
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4. Extracurricular
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Notes: Really disturbing, great acting, amazing plot.
Crime
Youth
Drama
Psychological
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5. XX
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Notes: Strong Female feels, aesthetically pleasing, enjoyable watch.
Life
Drama
Romance
Business
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6. WHY
Korean Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
Notes: Soothing show, aesthetics everywhere, sweet.
Drama
Comedy
Romance
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7. Smoking
Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
Notes: Very heavy, blood and gore, dark.
Crime
Drama
Action
Thriller
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8. Finger
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: Disturbing, great acting, epic ending.
Mature
Mystery
Thriller
Psychological
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9. The Glory
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: Great acting, kinda triggering, bittersweet.
Drama
Thriller
Melodrama
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10. 7 First Kisses
Korean Special - 2016, 8 episodes
Notes: Gives you butterflies, happy feel show, very light.
Sci-Fi
Comedy
Romance
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11. Missing: The Other Side
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
Notes: Good acting, aesthetically pleasing scenery, warm feel.
Mystery
Thriller
Supernatural
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12. All of Us Are Dead
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Notes: Very thrilling, will keep u on your toes,
Sci-Fi
Action
Horror
Thriller
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13. Trap
Korean Drama - 2019, 7 episodes
Notes: Very well written script, Love the ML, Human hunters.
Psychological
Mystery
Thriller
Drama
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14. Soul
Korean Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
Notes: OK visuals, Acting on point, Intriguing.
Supernatural
Mystery
Romance
Horror
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15. Connect
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
Notes: Cinematic on a high level, Original plot, 6 episodes were not enought.
Mystery
Horror
Crime
Sci-Fi
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16. Remarriage and Desires
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: Deserves to be a 16 episodes drama. A great representation of human relationships and class struggle.
Melodrama
Mystery
Drama
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17. Gannibal
Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
Notes: One of the best ever Horror shows i've ever watched. Can't wait for season 2. Highly recommended watch!
Psychological
Mystery
Thriller
Horror
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18. Handmade Love
Korean Special - 2020, 8 episodes
Notes: So dreamy and aesthetically pleasing. Would suggest if you want a light fun watch.
Fantasy
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19. One Ordinary Day
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Notes: Excellent performance of Kim Soo Hyu. Depressing feels overall.
Thriller
Mystery
Crime
Law
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20. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
Notes: The definition of cool and devastating at the same time. A Masterpiece.
Action
Drama
Youth
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21. Move to Heaven
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
Notes: Still trying to figure out a description to this.
Drama
Life
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22. Please Don't Meet the Man
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Notes: Cute light show, with an interesting plot.
Romance
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Drama
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23. Age of Youth
Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
Notes: Light show with heavy meanings. Great Friendship representation.
Friendship
Comedy
Drama
Youth
Life
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24. Bad and Crazy
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Fun watch and amazing BRomance.
Thriller
Mystery
Comedy
Action
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25. Dark Hole
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Enjoyable watch. Sci-Fi with a tad bit of horror.
Thriller
Horror
Action
Sci-Fi
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26. Hometown
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Masterpiece. Heavy watch with a lot of trigger warnings.
Historical
Thriller
Mystery
Horror
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27. King of Pigs
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Notes: Easily one of my fav ever dramas. Heavy feels with major trigger warnings.
Thriller
Mystery
Drama
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28. Shaman Girl Ga Doo Shim
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
Notes: Light watch. Cute chemistry between the leads. Romance & Youth tags overcome the Supernatural stuff.
Supernatural
Romance
Mystery
Youth