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Day 12: Stunning Production Design

#Cdrama #xianxia Ashes Of Love (2018)

A few years ago, this was my first cdrama and xianxia when I joined Netflix. Since then I've watched many more, but the imagery in Ashes Of Love still stands out. From the opulent Heavenly Realm, colorful Flower Realm, dark Demon Realm, natural Mortal Realm, each had a distinct look with several areas depicted throughout each realm (63 episodes). The sets and costumes also stood out.

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Day 11: All The Tropes

#Kdrama #sageuk Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)

A classic. Joseon era drama set at Sungkyunkwan Univ., an all boys school. Cross-dressing, hidden identities, mistaken identity, reverse-harem, rich boys, poor girl, rich bully, corrupt officials, political schemes, family issues, secret love interest, 2nd male syndrome, girl is secretly protected, bromance. There's likely a piggy-back in there.

Add, a dashing Yoo Ah In, sassy Song Joong Ki.

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Day 10: A Found Family

#Kdrama Kimchi Family (2011, aka Fermentation Family)

Lee Kang San's family owns the popular restaurant, Chunjiin (Heaven, Earth and Man), that makes original kimchi dishes. Ho Tae, a man with an unfortunate past and troubled life, one day visits Chunjiin. When Kang San steps in to help Ho Tae during an altercation, he later becomes accepted into her "family" and helps out. The father absently and accidentally finds a past connection.

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Day 9: A Twisty Revenge

#Cdrama historical, Kill Me Love Me (2024).

Mei Lin loses everything and vows revenge on the person she feels is responsible. To fulfill her mission, she gives up her freedom to become an assassin. Prince Murong Jing He earns the reputation as "Butcher General" for a massacre he and his men claim they didn't do. He seeks the truth and sets an elaborate plot in motion. The two revenges are entangled as things are not as they seem.

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Day 8: A Slice Of Life

#Kdrama Our Blues (2022).

Set on Jeju Island, this "slice of life" drama covers mature themes and has a diverse neighborhood vibe. Ensemble cast includes Lee Buyn Hun, Shin Min Ah, Cha Seong Won, Lee Jung Eun, Uhm Jung Hwa, Han Ji Min, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Hye Ja, Go Doo Shim. Jung Eun Hye, an actress and artist with Down's Syndrome, plays a sister with the same disorder who also draws. Some of the characters are Haenyeo (female divers).

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Day 8: A Slice Of Life

I just had to get this drama on the list and today's category is as good a fit as any. My Liberation Notes - In some ways it feels like a hyper realistic slice of life and in others very dreamy. Absolutely a slow burn so the correct state of mind is needed when viewing. But if you're in the right place it is a beautiful drama in all aspects; both happy and sad.

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Day 7: An Ensemble Cast

There's a few dramas I could have picked. This one is female-centric.

#Cdrama modern, Ode To Joy (2016), starring Liu Tao, Jiang Xin, Wang Zi Wen, Yang Zi, Qiao Xin.

Five women live on Floor 22 of the Ode To Joy apartments in Shanghai. From different backgrounds, the women become friends, and a support system for each other as they navigate careers, family, and love.

I can only recommend Season 1 & 2. The cast/story changed in S3.

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Day 6: An Office Romance

#Cdrama Love Is Sweet (2020). Primarily because actors Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu were a cute couple. Former childhood friends meet again as rivals in an investnent firm. It was a pleasant watch.

(Side note: Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu are also a #xianxia couple in Till The End Of The Moon, 2023).

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Day 5: A Compelling Historical

#Cdrama Legend Of Chu And Han (2012), aka King's War (Netflix), 80 episodes.

Historical figures Liu Bang of Chu and Xiang Yu of Western Chu join together to overthrow the Qin dynasty (206 BC). Afterwards, a power struggle ensues between the two, known in Chinese history as the Chu-Han Contention (206-202 BC). Powerful acting by our leads Chen Daoming as Liu Bang (founder of the Han dynasty 202 BC) and Peter Ho as King Xiang Yu.

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Day 4: A Powerful Performance

#Jdrama Shōgun (2024), actress Anna Sawai, for her powerful portrayal of Lady Toda Mariko. Strong, graceful, defiant, loyal, brave. Anna Sawai won the Best Actress Emmy 2024 and Golden Globe 2025, and so well deserved. The scenes at Osaka Castle are so powerful and memorable, Mariko facing questioning by the council, and when she and her group defiantly try to leave. Shōgun also won the Best Drama Emmy 2024 & Golden Globe 2025.

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Day 4: what I'd recommend to someone looking for a powerful performance

#Jeongnyeon is about a troupe of female stage musical - gukgeuk - performers, specifically with a feisty young woman from a small fishing village who works to become a star on stage. You will be *invested* in the stories both on and off the stage. 🤩
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Day 3: A Gripping Thriller

#Kdrama Iris (2009)

Espionage, Action, North & South Korea elements, Crime, International scenes. Top- notch acting all the way around led by Lee Byung Hun.

Watch the original drama instead of the movie, which is basically a shortened recap.

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Day 3: what I'd recommend to someone looking for a gripping thriller

#LittleWomen is a major twist to the classic novel of three poor sisters with dreams. The colors of the episodes are rich and vibrant, the characters are beautiful and ... uncertain. What you know at the end of one episode is not necessarily what you know in the next episode.
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