Something as GOOD as GOBLIN? [[[NON-Manga / NON-BL related]]]

⚣_Holic March 23, 2018 10:03 am

So I just recently watched the K-drama "GOBLIN". Honestly I am not an avid fan of K-dramas. No offense to their fans, but majority of them tend to have too much angst. I mean I like angsty stories. But I am not a fan, when it's excessive. BUT, Goblin was completely DIFFERENT. It was sweet, had endearing characters with a heart wrenching story & bittersweet ending. So, are their any more dramas like that? It doesn't have to be strictly k-drama. I also watch japanese & chinese drama. But anything is fine as long as the story is as good as Goblin. Here's list of some of my fav dramas(in case you want to know my interest) -

- Nirvana in Fire
- ADDICTED
- My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
- Love me if you Dare
- Liar Game
- The legend of Zhen Huan
- Queen's Classroom
- When a Snail falls in Love
- Disguiser
- 1 Liter of tears

I would really appreciate it if you can also mention, why you like the drama along with your recommendation. Thanks in Advance!!

Responses
    limauais March 23, 2018 11:39 am

    I haven't watched that many kdramas myself, as I easily got bored with the plot after the first 10 eps. But I enjoyed the following kdramas for their good storyline, lovable characters and they didn't bore me after 10 eps of course.

    -Goblin (of course :-) )
    - Oh My Ghostess
    - Legend of the Blue Sea
    - The Master's Sun
    - Secret Garden

    Sorry I can't recommend on the newer ones.

    ⚣_Holic March 23, 2018 12:05 pm
    I haven't watched that many kdramas myself, as I easily got bored with the plot after the first 10 eps. But I enjoyed the following kdramas for their good storyline, lovable characters and they didn't bore me a... limauais

    Thank you very much for you great recommendations! Oh My Ghostess seems really nice. I'll give it a try!! I also like the premise of Legend of the Blue sea. And you don't have to be sorry at all, dear. The time doens't matter as long as it has a good plot. I also haven't watched that many dramas. So we are equally matched on that scale ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

    Reika March 23, 2018 12:34 pm

    i am not fond of kdrama but this is what i liked
    weightlifting fairy kim bok joo
    love in the moonlight
    voice (more too detective work rather than love)
    while you were sleeping
    tunnel (mystery)
    scarlet heart ryeo (warning heart breaking ending even i skipped episode because it too slow)
    he is beautifull

    花園 香澄 March 23, 2018 1:30 pm

    Read the original Liar Game manga. Both japanese and korean adaptations didn't do it enough justice. You're missing out, i'm telling you.

    Also, your list is too long for someone who supposedly is not a fan of k-dramas. Are you sure about that? Lol.

    Anyways, i'm not a fan either, so I haven't watched any obviously. But I've heard good things about 'I can hear/see(?) Your voice' during its' peak. Maybe try it? :)

    ⚣_Holic March 24, 2018 9:36 am
    i am not fond of kdrama but this is what i likedweightlifting fairy kim bok joo love in the moonlightvoice (more too detective work rather than love)while you were sleepingtunnel (mystery)scarlet heart ryeo (wa... Reika

    OMG!! I love love LOVE ALL your recs!! I am gonna watch them all BUT I liked the premise of Voice, Tunnel & While you were sleeping the most!! Actually while you were sleeping have been recommended to me before. I don't know why I missed it?! But, thank you for reminding me!! Love you!

    ⚣_Holic March 24, 2018 9:45 am
    Read the original Liar Game manga. Both japanese and korean adaptations didn't do it enough justice. You're missing out, i'm telling you.Also, your list is too long for someone who supposedly is not a fan of k-... 花園 香澄

    Thanks dear. I already read the Liar Game manga. And I do agree with you on that, the j-drama, while being nice & all, could not pull off the manga. But, I didn't know there was a k-drama about it. So, thanks for letting me know! I'll watch it. LOL.....Majority of the dramas in my list are chinese drama. Gumiho is the only k-drama there. I am not a fan of k-drama but a HUGE sucker of C-dramas. On some aspects I find them even more appealing than english & american tv series. Thank you very much your recommendation. The plot seems very interesting. I'll check it out (づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ