Have tissues at hand
Dramas that tugs on your heart-strings and most likely will have you sobbing or ugly-crying at least once, probably several times.
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1. The Red Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
I still choke up when I think of this.
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2. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
From the clips and trailers I had seen, I was expecting this would make me cry at some point. I cried already in episode 4, and several times more. I can still get tears in my eyes if I hear some of the music.
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3. Moon Embracing the Sun
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
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4. La Fleur Interdite
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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5. Youth of May
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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6. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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7. Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Oh, the heart ache! This was so much more emotional than I thought from the synposis.
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8. The Story of Rose
Chinese Drama - 2024, 38 episodes
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9. Empress Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
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10. The Oath of Love
Chinese Drama - 2022, 32 episodes
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11. Grand Prince
Korean Drama - 2018, 20 episodes
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12. Come and Hug Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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13. Will Love in Spring
Chinese Drama - 2024, 21 episodes
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14. Tomorrow
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Each episode tells an individual story. Some of them are really heart wrenching.
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15. Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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16. Chocolate
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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17. Pachinko
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
I'm pretty sure I got teary-eyed at some point watching this, although I can't really remember now.
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18. He Walks From the Fire
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Open ending.
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19. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
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20. Snowdrop
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
You know it's going to be sad, but you can't not watch it.
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21. My Country: The New Age
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
Friendship, beliefs, romance. A strong story with great acting.