My Top 10 Drama's of 2020

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It's that time again, to do my top drama list, while I may have only watched 14 dramas that were released this year, I've still decided to make a Top 10 and share it with you. There's still so many dramas that were released this year that I want to watch, and I'm sure I'll eventually get round to watching them, but for now here is my Top 10 Drama's of 2020.

NO.10

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Coming in at No.10 we have Mr. Heart, starring Lee Se Jin as Go Sang Ha and Cheon Seung Ho as Jin Won.

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Mr. Heart is a South Korean BL web drama series directed by Park Seon Jae.

This drama is short and sweet, I loved watching the 2 main characters, they had really good chemistry. I'd definitely sit and watch this drama again, and I can't wait to check out both the male leads other dramas.

NO.9

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Coming in at No.9 we have Where Your Eyes Linger, starring Han Gi Chan as Han Tae Joo and Jang Eui Soo as Gang Gook.

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Where Your Eyes Linger is a 2020 South Korean BL romance web drama series, written by Hwang Da Seul and Shin Yoo, as well as also being directed by Hwang Da Seul.

Another short and sweet series, I'd love to see a 2nd series for this drama to see how the characters have changed and developed more.

NO.8

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Coming in at No.8 we have Because of You, starring Lee Si Kang as Yuan Jun Cheng, Muji Hsu as Lin Xun, Will Chang as Yua Jun Dao, Jerom Huang Alouf as Juan Jun Ping, Guo Yu Chen as Yang Xiang and Wells Su as Yan Yue.

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Because of You is a Taiwanese BL web drama and is also known as Because of You 2020, the series was directed by Zero Chou.

As you may have noticed I'm a big fan of BL dramas and Because of You has to be my favourite of the ones I've watched in 2020, it's another short and sweet series, that shows all different battles the main cast face when it comes to their feelings.

NO.7

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Coming in at No.7 is The King: Eternal Monarch, starring Lee Minho as Le Gon, Kim Go Eun as Jeong Tae Eul, Woo Do-Hwan as Jo Yeong/Jo Eun-Sup, Kim Kyung-Nam as Kang Shin-Jae, Jung Eun-Chae as Koo Seo-Ryeong and Lee Jung -Jin as Lee Lim.

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The King: Eternal Monarch is a fantasy romance drama, the series is written by Kim Eun-Sook and directed by Baek Sang-Hoon, Jung Ji-Hyun & Yoo Je-Won.

This drama took me to places that I had never seen before in a drama and I loved it, the casting was amazing and blew me away, I loved how the series ended as it was something new for me, it wasn't your typical ending for a drama and I loved it for that reason.

NO.6

Coming in at No.6 we have Dating in the Kitchen, starring Zhao Lu Si as Gu Sheng Nan and Lin Yu Shen as Lu Jin.

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Dating in the Kitchen in as Chinese romantic comedy drama series written by Zhao Xiao Lei, directed by Chen Chang and adapted from the novel Finally I Get You by Lan Bai.

This drama has a big age gap between the 2 leads but it didn't stop them from having amazing chemistry and making me fall in love with them both. It really shows how no matter our ages, we can always learn something from one another and gain new perspectives within our lives.

NO.5

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Coming in at No.5 we have Record of Youth, starring Park Bo Gum as Sa Hye Jun, Park So Dam as Ahn Jeong Ha, Byeon Woo Seok as Won Hae Hyo and Kwon Soo Hyun as Kim Jin Woo.

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Record of Youth is a South Korean romance drama written by Ha Myung Hee and directed by Ahn Gil Ho.

I loved this drama, like The King: Eternal Monarch, for me I adored the ending as it wasn't something I was expecting, we either get the usual happy ending or a low-key sad ending, for me I'd love to see more endings like this one. There were times I was conflicted with the relationships but, I adored it all the same, I also loved the little curtain call and bow, if you've watched it till the end you will know what I mean.

NO.4

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Coming in at No.4 we have season 2 of Kingdom, starring Ju Ji Hoon as Crown Prince Lee Chang, Ryu Seung Ryong as Cho Hak Ju, Bae Doo Na as Seo Bi, Kim Sung Gyu as Yeong Shin, Kim Sang Ho as Mu Yeong, Jeon Seok Ho as Cho Beom Pal and Kim Hye Jun as Queen Consort Cho.

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Kingdom is a South Korean and Netflix Original television series, adapted from the web comic series The Kingdom of the Gods written by Kim Eun-hee and drawn by Yang Kyung-il.

The drama series is also written Kim Eun-hee and is directed by Kim Seong-hun.

It may be lower on my list then it was last year, but I still loved the 2nd season as much as the first, this time round we focused more on the characters, as well as finding out why and how this plague came to be, something I think will continue into season 3.

NO.3

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Coming in at No.3 we have The Victims' Game, starring Joseph Chang as Fang Yi Jen, Ann Hsu as Hsu Hai Yin, Jason Wang as Chao Cheng Kuan and Ruby Lin as Li Ya Jun.

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The Victims' Game is a Taiwanese Netflix Original thriller series directed by David Chuang and Allen Chen.

This drama is such and underrated series, and I can't wait for the 2nd season which is set to be released next year. This drama has a hidden deeper meaning and message, which floored me as I wasn't expecting it at all. I enjoyed everything about this drama especially the cast.

NO.2

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Coming in at No.2 and just missing out on that top spot is Flower of Evil, starring Lee Joon Gi as Baek Hee Sung/Do Hyun Soo, Moon Chae Won as Cha Ji Won, Jang Hee Jin as Do Hae Soo and Seo Hyun Woo as Kim Moo Jin.

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Flower of Evil is a South Korean suspense melodrama written by Yoo Jung-hee and directed by Kim Cheol-kyu.

Right up until yesterday this drama was in my No.1 spot, this drama from start to finish had me on edge and just blew me away. I still can't listen to the OST without being pulled right back in to all the emotions. The cast was phenomenal, especially Lee Joon Gi, it definitely wasn't what I was expecting and I'm glad it wasn't.

Before I reveal what drama has taken my No.1 spot, let me give you some honourable mentions to some other dramas I watched released in 2020.

Japanese drama You Are My Destiny.

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Japanese drama Peanut Butter Sandwhich.

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Japanese drama Ju-on Origins.

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South Korean drama Goedam.

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!

NO.1

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Coming in at No.1 and knocking Flower of Evil from the top spot is Sweet Home, starring Song Kang as Cha Hyun Soo, Lee Jin Wook as Pyeon Sang Wook, Lee Si Young as Seo Yi Kyeong and Lee Do Hyun as Lee Eun Hyuk.

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Sweet Home is a South Korean apocalyptic horror drama series, written by Hong So Ri, Kim Hyung Min and Park So Jung, directed by Lee Eung Bok, Jang Young Woo and Park So Hyun. The series is also based on the webtoon of the same name created by Kim Kan Bi and Hwang Young Chan.

For me this drama was phenomenal, the cast was amazing, the soundtrack was perfect, both me and Skye struggled to stop watching, we were hooked. I have my fingers crossed that there will be a 2nd season especially with how the series ended.

Well that concludes my Top 10 Drama of 2020, I can't wait to get myself stuck into the dramas that I didn't get round to watching, as well as seeing what dramas we will be getting in 2021.

What was your No.1 drama of 2020?

Let me know in the comments below.

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Korean Drama - Where Your Eyes Linger

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Where Your Eyes Linger is a 2020 South Korean BL romance web drama series, written by Hwang Da Seul and Shin Yoo, as well as also being directed by Hwang Da Seul.

The series aired from the 22nd of May 2020, lasting 8 episodes and concluding on the 12th of June 2020

Main Cast:

Han Gi Chan as Han Tae Joo

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Jang Eui Soo as Gang Gook

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Supporting Cast:

Choi Kyu Ri as Choi Hye Mi

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Jeon Jae Young as Kim Pil Hyun

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Jung Seo In as Hye Mi's Mother

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The series streamed on the W-Story app in South Korea as well as the video streaming website Viki in over 200 countries.

Two episodes were released every Friday during the airing date.

The Director's Cut was originally set to be released in theatre's in June 2020, but was delayed and eventually released online through the streaming platforms Netflix Korea, Wavve, TVing and Naver TV on the 16th of July 2020.

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Like many drama's I've seen this has an OST that takes me right back into the series.

THE MAN BLK - YOU

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Keum Jo - Light

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RUNY - Looking At You (널보면)

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Heo Jung - See U

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Han Tae Joo is an 18-year-old high school student and is the sole heir of the TB Group - a family-run business conglomerate.

His strict parents keep him under surveillance 24 hours a day, and he feels both bored and oppressed by their reluctance to let him enjoy s little freedom.

His closest friend is also his unofficial bodyguard - another 18-year-old male student named Gang Gook, Gang Gook is something of a tough guy, with a powerful physique and a no-nonsense attitude.

But as the two young men grow older, they come to wonder if there is perhaps another dimension to their friendship.

When an outgoing female student named Hye Mi is transferred to their high school, she inadvertently drives up the romantic tension between the two childhood friends by going on a date with Gang Gook - irking Han Tae Joo, and stirring up long-suppressed emotions.

Will they act on their desires, or will Han Tae Joo and Gang Gook's friendship remain platonic?

I think I saw a little snippet of this drama on Viki's facebook page and with my guilty pleasure being Boys Love aka BL, I knew I had to give it a watch. This is a really short and sweet drama, with the episodes being between 10 and 15 minutes long. I'd love to see a 2nd season for this drama to see how things are progressing for all the characters. The cast did an amazing job, they kept all matters serious, while adding snippets of comedy to keep it light and at times heart warming. Behind the scenes, I think they did amazing with the casting, as well as the script and directing, not once were I left confused or uncomfortable, I really applaud everyone involved.

I want to applaud Han Gi Chan, he's a rookie in the entertainment industry and for me, for him to take on a main role in a BL drama, is very brave, as many Asian countries, including South Korea still seem to be against same sex relationships. He was amazing in his role, I honestly wouldn't think that this was his first role, I fell in love with him and his character, he really brought a cuteness to the series, while his character seems to know what he's talking about he still has an air of naivety, and innocence about him. There were times I felt he knew about Gang Gook's feelings for him and played upon them, but I also think he believes he was just having fun with his friend and was confused by his own feelings - were they feelings of love for a friend or more.

It wasn't till I concluded the drama that I realised I'd watched Jang Eui Soo before in He Is Psychometric, his character in Where Your Eyes Linger is completely different, Gang Gook seems to be more reserved and guarded. From the first episode I got the feeling that he had been in love and had feelings for Han Tae Joo for a long time and was trying to hide it. I often felt sorry for him as his feelings were often played with, by the person he cherishes most.

I think Choi Kyu Ri often added to the comedy as Choi Hye Mi, at times I think she knew how the two friends felt about one another, and while she genuinely liked Gang Gook, I think she also tried to date him to test Han Tae Joo.

I was half and half with Jeon Jae Young's character Kim Pil Hyun, just because, he only seemed to want to be friends with them all for it to gain something for him. I don't think it's till the end that his views on his friendships change, which shows growth for his character.

Lastly I want to mention Jung Seo In that played Hye Mi's mother, I can't help but think she's there to represent all the viewers that are BL fans, she made me laugh and smile so many times.

If you're a BL or romance drama fan, then I really recommend this drama, it won't take much time out of your day or even evening. It's a well written drama with amazing cast, telling the story of how things can change for childhood friends.

Have you watched Where Your Eyes Linger?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjoy the script and plot?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

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さようなら

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再见

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