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Dear kfangurl: What are some good starter dramas to introduce to my friends?

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T writes:

I have a number of friends I want to introduce the joy of kdramas to.

Recommendations are always tricky, so I’m looking for shows that would be easy for them to get into and ‘catch the vision’.

What are some kdramas that are easy for anyone to enjoy?

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This entry was posted in Dear kfangurl and tagged 18 Again, A Business Proposal, Coffee Prince, Crash Landing On You, Dear kfangurl, Goong, Happiness, Healer, Her Private Life, Hometown Cha Cha Cha, I'm Not A Robot, My Mister, My Roommate Is A Gumiho, Queen In-hyun's Man, Romance Is A Bonus Book, Secret Love Affair, Soundtrack #1, Squid Game, starter kdramas, The King: Eternal Monarch, Touch Your Heart, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, You From Another Star on May 15, 2022 by kfangurl.

27 June 2022

I’ve decided to drop #LoveAllPlay despite my best intentions, but hopefully you guys will still find this Dropped post helpful! ❤️
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Thanks to those of you who’ve been waiting for this; my review of #MyLiberationNotes is finally done, woot! 🥳 I hope you guys enjoy. ❤️
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Open Thread for episodes 1, 2 & 3 of #AutumnsConcerto is now up! 😃 Do come on over to join the discussion, whether you’re doing the group watch, or just love this show! ❤️ #VannessWu #AdyAn
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Open Thread for episodes 15 & 16 of #HeardItThroughTheGrapevine is now up! Do come on over to join the discussion, whether you’re doing the group watch, or just love this show! 🤩
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In today’s Dear kfangurl post, I talk about some of my strategies for getting over a cracky drama. I hope you guys enjoy! ❤️
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I finally watched the well-loved #MiracleInCellNo7 and I loved it just as much as everyone else! The quickish review to go with is now up – ALONG WITH LINKS TO WATCH! – I hope you guys enjoy. ❤️

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I’ve decided to drop Love All Play despite my best intentions, and the Dropped post is now up on the blog. Hopefully you guys still find it helpful! ❤️ #kdrama #dropped #loveallplay #goingtoyouataspeedof493km #chaejonghyeop #parkjuhyun #charming #lowkey #untilitwasnt
Thanks to those of you who’ve been waiting for this; my review of My Liberation Notes is finally done, woot! 🥳
Open Thread for episodes 1, 2 & 3 of Autumn’s Concerto is now up on the blog! 😃 Do come on over to join the discussion, whether you’re doing the group watch, or just love this show! ❤️ #twdrama #taiwanesedrama #groupwatch #autumnsconcerto #vannesswu #adyan #classicdrama #betterlatethannever #sofarilikeit
Open Thread for episodes 15 & 16 of Heard It Through The Grapevine is now up on the blog! Do come on over to join the discussion, whether you’re doing the group watch, or just love this show! ❤️ #kdrama #groupwatch #hearditthroughthegrapevine #leejoon #goahsung #satirical #quirky
I’m calling it quits on popular C-drama You Are My Hero, but hopefully you guys still find the Dropped post - now up on the blog - helpful! ❤️ #cdrama #review #dropped #firstimpressions #youaremyhero #baijingting #masichun #sandrama #light #fluffy #sliceoflife
In today’s Dear kfangurl post that’s now up on the blog, I talk about some of my strategies for getting over a cracky drama. I hope you guys enjoy! ❤️ #kdrama #asiandrama #dramatalk #dearkfangurl #crackydramas #dramahangover #strategiestocope
I finally watched the well-loved Miracle In Cell No. 7 and I loved it just as much as everyone else! The quickish review is now up on the blog - ALONG WITH LINKS TO WATCH! - I hope you guys enjoy. ❤️ #kmovie #review #miracleincellno7 #ryuseungryong #parkshinhye #galsowon #poignant #heartfelt #affecting
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