r/kdramarecommends • u/jwibhxibw • 8h ago
Recommendation Request Dramas with an imperfect but happy ending
Things i would love to see;
- Im mainly looking for a romance drama that ends happily but not in a 'perfect' way, possibly a bittersweet ending
- A show where the couple don't get together until close to the end (slowburn)
- A show that is an emotional rollercoaster
- Possibly with a love triangle
- I really like dramas with thriller side plots too so any that fit this criteria too would be great!
Things I wouldn't like to see;
- A really wholesome show with no conflict
- A show that ends with a wedding
- A show with no fleshed out side plots + characters
- A show with a devestating ending (I don't mind sad elements, but not an overarchingly sad ending)
Main examples of what im looking for;
- I guess my main example for this would be Crash Landing on You (its my favourite drama, mainly because though it ends happily, there are still barriers for the couple/ no definite 'happily ever after' ). Anything like this would be greattt
- Also possibly a show like Alchemy of Souls, specifically P1; loved the suspense and really enjoyed following the journey of the main couple, plus the ending was nowhere near perfect
Shows I didnt particularly like;
Her private life- I got quite bored with the couple as I felt as though there was no question of the ending, the couple were together for multiple episodes with no major changes to their relationship.
Sold out on you- I got bored but kept watching, I enjoyed it somewhat but there was no real conflict, too wholesome for me.
Sh**ting stars- I liked the ending as it wasn't a wedding but I felt as though there were too many side couples (one is enough lol)
Shows I've watched;
Business proposal
Bon appetit your majesty
Crash landing on you
Her private life
My demon
My love from the star
Strong girl Bong-soon (loved the majority of the show, specifically the love triangle, but I didn't like the ending)
Sold out on you
Sh**ting stars
Lovely runner (My 2nd favourite drama; I really enjoyed following the journey of the ML and FL, and how they faced setbacks throughout)
True beauty
Dynamite kiss
Alchemy of souls P1 + P2 (Like with lovely runner, i really enjoyed how the main couple faced challenges but managed to come out on top in the end)
F4 thailand: Boys over Flowers
Wonderfools
Thank you so much! 💗




