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Other favourites not available as titles on MyDramalist. (Nostalgic favourites which stood the test of time - and rewatches - for the emotional impact, if not the brilliance of the story or filmmaking prowess).


Love and the City (都市情緣, 1994)

Rating: 7.0/10

A romantic melodrama which explored the beginnings of an “irrational” attraction against the backdrop of a father-son relationship-on-the-mend. A wonderful redemption story for father-son, and even decently written agency for the main female love interest. 


I Have a Date With Spring (我和春天有個約定, 1994)

Rating: 7.5/10

Female friendships are forever! (Another movie which seemed like a stage production to me, and the original might have been).


Hong Kong Graffiti (香江花月夜, 1995)

Rating: 7.0/10

The unapologetic call to nostalgia was balanced by light comedy and a wonderfully heartwarming childhood-friends-to-lovers romance.


撞板風流 (Hong Kong, 1990s)

Rating: 7.5/10
A movie remake of a stage production(?) which starred Francis Ng and Anita Lee. I have never watched a stage production before this movie, but it felt like what a stage production would be like. A wonderfully sweet and hilarious comedy, I still smile and chuckle at the few scenes which remained in my memory.

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  • I Hear Your Voice

    1. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    8.0

    A gem of a drama with characters, themes and a love story dear to my heart. The “romance” ticked off nearly all of my favourite tropes, and for that I will always be grateful to the writer(s).

  • Coffee Prince

    2. Coffee Prince

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes

    8.0

    A nearly perfect romantic comedy executed without any missing beats. A romance which lets you be who you are.  That would be enough to always get me where it counts, and this show had it in spades. That did not even include the amazing characters, performances, cast and chemistry which this show excelled at. Truly a timeless classic.

  • The Guest

    3. The Guest

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    8.0

    This was an unexpected treasure, and would never have made it to the list for its genre, if not for the fact that subsequent mini rewatches made me fall in love with the characters and their relationships more each time. The themes, how empathetic the show was towards its characters and the consistent messages were also major plus points.

    For a show choked full of horrors, tragedies, tears and heartbreak, the fact that one could still feel a dash of hope and optimism by the end was a testament to the solidness of the script/story.

    That rare (only) favourite where I was totally enamoured with my OTP’s visuals (CY/KGY). Also a show where I am totally devoted to the OT3, even while I have my heart set on an OTP within the trio. (There is no romance in the show but without a doubt, one where shipping impulses were fanned to the max).

  • Legend of the Condor Heroes

    4. Legend of the Condor Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2003, 42 episodes

    8.0

    This version is my personal favourite amongst the numerous adaptations I have had the pleasure to watch. The cinematography, directing, cast and acting, not to mention the theme songs, captured the gritty and epic feel of this beloved Jin Yong saga. In many aspects, it was also the most faithful to the books. Personally, as a firm fan of the novel and saga, I think this production was a truly praiseworthy effort .

  • The Eagle Shooting Heroes

    5. The Eagle Shooting Heroes

    Hong Kong Movie - 1993

    7.5

    So crack-tastically fun it was impossible not to love!

  • Reply 1988

    6. Reply 1988

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    8.5

    The show which introduced me to the eminent ShinLee team (PD-writer), and a masterpiece in writing, direction, characters and slice-of-life (friendship, life struggles, family etc) themes. I am also very thankful to the canon romance, and how it unfolded. The way it was written and performed healed a major, scabbed over disappointment from a different book franchise. The cleverly written friends-to-lovers I wished I had been given, all those years ago.

  • The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow

    7. The King of Yesterday and Tomorrow

    Hong Kong Drama - 2003, 20 episodes

    7.5

    The fabulousness of Lui Sei Leong was the highlight of this quirky, fun and interesting show.

  • Mr. Perfect and Miss Almost

    8. Mr. Perfect and Miss Almost

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    7.5

    The male lead had all the characteristics I could ever wish for in a man, and the development of the main pairing’s relationship read like a manual on “How to develop a sincere, loving, mature, respectful, considerate, beautiful, honest etc marriage”. The best contract husband ever (as of 2020).

  • Shin Godzilla

    9. Shin Godzilla

    Japanese Movie - 2016

    8.0

    An unexpected love. 

  • Chungking Express

    10. Chungking Express

    Hong Kong Movie - 1994

    8.5

    One of Wong Kar-Wai’s masterpiece, and had a cast of a few of my favourite actor and actresses. What’s not to love? A true work of postmodernist-art, including but not limited to performances, cinematic visuals, music, themes and story.

  • Wing Chun

    11. Wing Chun

    Hong Kong Movie - 1994

    7.0

    The awesomeness of Wing Chun was all that was required!

  • Long Vacation

    12. Long Vacation

    Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes

    8.0

    An iconic trendy romance.

  • Romance

    13. Romance

    Korean Drama - 2002, 16 episodes

    7.0

    A simple but sincere student-teacher-plus-Noona romance. Heartfelt. I loved that they were not afraid to give the main pairing the happily-ever-after they so deserved. I particularly appreciated that emotionally satisfying ending after the sadistic mess that was 魔女の条件 (Majo-no-Jyouken).

  • Comrades: Almost a Love Story

    14. Comrades: Almost a Love Story

    Hong Kong Movie - 1996

    8.0

    That bittersweet longing for an ideal, a hope, a dream, of something, permeated this wonderful movie so mistily that one can’t helped but be entranced. A beautiful story to live on in the heart. 

  • The Butterfly Lovers

    15. The Butterfly Lovers

    Hong Kong Movie - 1994

    7.0

    Poignant and bittersweet - which as a movie was not groundbreaking nor particularly great - it still managed to ensnare my heart, and provided a new understanding and interpretation to a perennially tragic love story.

  • Mystery Files

    16. Mystery Files

    Hong Kong Drama - 1997, 20 episodes

    7.0

    One of the most equal and healthy - canon - romantic relationships I have ever watched. The plotlines/stories are quite fascinating, but it was the main romance - strangers-to-friends-to-lovers - which live on in my heart through long years.

  • Sweet 18

    17. Sweet 18

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes

    6.5

    A nostalgic sweet spot which hit all the right buttons for me. You simply love what you love.

  • Iljimae

    18. Iljimae

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Where art thou, Justice?

  • He's a Woman, She's a Man

    19. He's a Woman, She's a Man

    Hong Kong Movie - 1994

    7.0

    To love or not, was there a choice?

  • My Girl

    20. My Girl

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

    7.0

    A humourous, heartwarmingly simple romance that left a strong enough imprint to make it onto the Favourites (if only a sub-Fav) list. While I love Yoo Rin’s character, I can’t say I was impressed by Lee Da Hae’s portrayal of it. The track, “Never Say Goodbye” remains a companion till this day.  The drama which introduced Lee Joon-Gi to me.

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