All Dramas I've Watched in 2023 Ranked
Ranking all the new* dramas I've watched in 2023 based on my preference.
*First time watched dramas only. Rewatched dramas are not included.
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1. Under the Queen's Umbrella
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
The first drama I completed this year but it's still yet to be topped by the others.
Kim Hye Soo absolutely slayed her role and I found a new favorite actor in Moon Sang Min.
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2. Moving
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
Easily Top 5 KDrama this year. AND MAYBE EVER????
I was absolutely mindblown by this KDrama and hate that it took so long for writers to create such a drama. Everyone should watch this KDrama and realize how good this masterpiece is.
The only reason this isn't Top 1 in this list is because of how emotionally attached I am to UTQU huhuhu
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3. Through the Darkness
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
One of the best crime/psych dramas ever. I almost missed this gem coz it's so underrated.
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4. Model Taxi
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
Lee JeHoon FTW
Kidding aside, this is such a fun and exciting crime drama with an amazing cast.
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5. Reborn Rich
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
I get all the hype it got but I mainly loved it coz of how much I knew about the global economy and the way SJK was anticipating all of it haha
Lee Sung Min DESERVES that Baeksang best actor award for this role sheesh
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6. Once Again
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
Actually like this more than My Father Is Strange. Though MFIS had a better plot imho, I absolutely adore the characters here more and that's a huge plus for me.
I miss SangYeob in dramas T^T
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7. My Perfect Stranger
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Rated this high even though I had 2 episodes left. I know there are plot holes, but the suspense, slice of life, family, and slow-burn romance of the leads kept me hooked starting from episode 2. This is such a beautiful KDrama and I love almost everything about it.
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8. Twinkling Watermelon
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Would've easily entered my Top 5 if the current top 5 weren't absolute KDrama beasts. It's also the only KDrama I finished through finals season which says a lot.
It hit all the right emotions and had me crying for EunGyeol numerous times from the start until the end. The cast was the absolute best and the story, though it had plot holes, was so inspiring and youthful. TW is definitely a KDrama I won't forget for a long time.
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9. Model Taxi 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
I absolutely love what they did with the cast in this season. However, the plot really just wasn't as good as the first. They got more creative with the clients and cases though which I liked. But the main plot really can't compare to the first season.
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10. Work Later, Drink Now Season 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
My favorite drunkard trio continues to slay as always. Also did not expect that character bg for BukGu. Will forever be one of my comfort dramas that I can rewatch no matter how many times.
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11. Perfect Marriage Revenge
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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12. Alchemy of Souls : Partie 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
I get the hype but it was just okay for a fantasy fan like me. I still ranked it higher than other KDramas coz I think this is the first full-fledged fantasy KDrama that also had its own worldbuilding and all that.
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13. King the Land
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
BEST CHEMISTRY IN ROMCOM ISTG. Like, I get it. Yoona and JunHo are idols, but their characters and their acting just had me gushing during all their scenes. The visuals also help with this ofc haha.
Though cliche, it's a fun, mindless watch that you don't need to overthink. Just watch and enjoy the cast, romance, and antics that the characters go through. Very fun KDrama.
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14. Le Chemin du retour
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
It's scored lower than Since I Met U coz of technical reasons, but this is such a comfort drama for me ^-^
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15. You Are My Cosset
Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Very cute and short CDrama. I also like how they dealt with the psychological disorders in the story.
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16. Dr. Romantic 3
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
One of the few seasonal dramas that I actually liked and looked forward to for years. Much more drama than the previous season, but not the same level as the first. I'm just happy that Kang Dong-Joo's back to stir up some chaos at the hospital.
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17. Alchemy of Souls : Partie 2
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Not as good as the first season as a whole. It did better on the romance aspect, but I missed my strong FL and all the action in general.
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18. Not Others
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
Loved the dynamic of our mother-daughter duo. It's a very down-to-earth Kdrama with a realistic plot and I liked how it didn't mind being unconventional and just laid everything out as it is.
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19. Summer Strike
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
Chill KDrama but there were multiple times when it got boring and I had to pause for a few days. The mystery aspect wasn't built that well so I really wished they just focused on the main couple more, especially SiWan's coz his arc felt rushed.
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20. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
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21. The First Responders
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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22. My Dearest
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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23. I Want To Go Against the Wind
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
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24. See You In My 19th Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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25. Morning Comes to the Mental Ward
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes