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The leads survive, are in a romantic relationship with each other, and are relatively happy at the end of the drama.
A character dies (or disappears and is believed to have died) but comes back from the dead somehow. Includes reincarnations.
1 - A flashback shows that the ML briefly met the FL in the past and fell for her or had a little crush on her, which he still remembers when…
The leads either fall asleep beside each other (or near each other with some kind of contact), or there's a scene after they sleep together.
At least one secondary character has feelings for one of the leads, but the lead is never torn / the leads' feelings for each other never waiver.…
1 - Dramas primarily set in the first half of the 20th century2 - Dramas primarily set in the 1980s or 1990s (sometimes with a few scenes in…
At least two guys fall for / pursue the FL.1 - The FL either has feelings for the SML first, or is torn between the ML and SML (and genuinely…
(1) - Modern fantasy drama / (2) - Modern drama with one minor fantasy element (e.g., main character can hear other's thoughts) / (3) - Time…
The ML panics when the FL is in danger and will go to extreme lengths / do absolutely anything to make sure she is safe, even risking his own…
Top tier devotion. Everything else is irrelevant. Time. Family obligations. "Sides" of a war. The hate or judgement of the whole world.…
Dramas set in the normal world, except there's one thing that makes the drama a fantasy / sci-fi drama. Often a special ability, a medical condition…
1 - ML falls for (or at least clearly has strong romantic interest in) the FL when he first meets or sees her. 2 - ML falls for (or at least…
I've indicated "way before" where it's clear that the ML fell for the FL way before the FL falls for the ML. Where the ML falls for…
Amnesia or memory issues, blindness or vision issues, deafness or hearing issues, trauma / phobias or panic attacks, and paralysis or wheelchair…
The ML falls in love with the FL more than once (not realizing she is the same person or not able to remember the first time) and / or views…
Romance dramas where at least one of the leads (but sometimes both of the leads) chooses to do something that carries a very high risk of death…
ML is (or lives as) a commoner. He is either poor or middle class. At work he is, at most, mid-level management or he may sort of own a small…
Kind, caring, gentle, and warm MLs. These boys are not rigid, cold, robotic, distant, violent, or destructive. They are not fighters.
MLs who initiate clingy hugs / cuddles in an enjoyable way that radiates affection / isn't annoying (IMO).
Types:1. The ML is by the FL's side for years, but the ML feels that he can't confess his feelings because the FL is dating someone else, the…
The leads grew up together and / or went to school together. They were frenemies, friends or as close as family for years. The ML falls first.…
At least one of the leads is an athlete (someone who regularly plays a sport at a competitive level) or an individual who was a talented athlete…
Two or more of the leads are connected to a tragic accident or crime that happened in the past and deeply affected them or caused both of them…
Romance dramas where the leads are highly competent and don't have any *significant* issues or flaws. The kind of people / couple that inspire…
The ML is the FL's bodyguard (paid or self-appointed) / assigned to guard the FL / a similar equivalent.
In a romance drama, one lead uses their own body to shield the other lead from serious danger (e.g., an arrow, bullet, sword or knife slash…
One or both of the leads hide their identity (secret cross dressing / vigilante / mission / non-human / etc.)
ML or FL has a kid or kids from the beginning of the drama and / or is married or divorced from the start of the drama.
Historical dramas where the ML is not / does not become Emperor and is not a prince fighting for the throne. Also not a sect leader or equivalent…
