Under appreciated Gems Of 2018

So I was bored and decided to do a blog project thing. And I wanted to shed light on those glorious Kdrama’s that no one here in our community really talked about. Maybe a few people did, but it wasn’t a lot of people like we would see with a popular drama. Kind of like “Memories of the alhambra”, “DOTS” or “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.”

So I asked around to some people to get their opinions on what dramas they found to be gems that everyone seemed to miss. If there is a drama that you think got slept on and is not on this list, please feel free to comment down below.

I will include the ratings, opinions from people on the internet and opinions from the here at KDA who thought these dramas were stellar. Two of the dramas on this list where picked by me and you’ll notice which they are.

(for some of the screen shotted reviews, click on the picture and then zoom in to read.)

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Son: The Guest is a thriller drama dealing with demon possession. It follows our three main characters and how their lives, as well a others around them, are effected by the evil that haunts the world.

Very few people, including myself, actually made posts and continued a sort of “hype” for this drama. Which is a shame because this is a masterpiece. The story keeps you engaged and doesn’t die out. There’s no romance (Unless you’re like the rest of us and just ship Hwa Pyung and Mateo. Don’t care what you say. That just can’t be a bromance.) and that’s ok. The story didn’t need it. The struggles are real and there was this haunting reality to it. It plays on a fear that you may or may not have. Maybe it even instils a whole new fear onto you and that’s just the magic of the drama. It’s intense, but you can’t help but to keep watching.

This is a prime example of how dramas should go. A good pace, a gripping story that doesn’t slow and a good cast. Each cast member brought something to the drama. So much so that it would have been lacking if they weren’t the ones portraying the character. It’s a drama that I would recommend to anyone, even those who may not like the thriller genre. It’s something that could hook anyone.

Im still making things for this drama. I have a few character analysis posts that I want to do for this drama. That should tell you something.

Here is the IMDb Rating.

Here are some thoughts from the internet.

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Call Me Mother is about Child abuse and the courageousness of a teacher to take matters in her own hands to save a life.

This drama got a little more attention than the last one mentioned, but It still slipped under the radar. People have asked if it’s good or if they should watch it and some reviews/thoughts in between, but that’s mostly as far as it goes. This story is not for the faint of heart. It’s an emotionally gripping story that will leave you crying with each episode. As stated above, it deals with child abuse and shows the horrors of what happens when people turn a blind eye. It makes you question your own morals and can spark some deep conversations.

It deals with a topic that is often brushed under the rug. A topic that’s hard for anyone to talk about. A situation that many just wish to go away. Truth be told, it won’t jay go away if you look away. It’ll still happen even if you stay silent. This story tells of a women who decided that she was the best option for a child because no one else would do a thing. The truth of the horror is what speaks to you most. It’s a drama that everyone should see.

Because this drama is such a heavy topic and emotionally driven, I believe that’s why it was a bit under the radar. People tend to shy away from those heavier topics and things that are a little different from what they normally watch. Again this drama doesn’t have romance. A romance is implied, but it was never a focal point. And a lot of people here on KDA tend to go for the Rom Coms and drama that have a strong romantic presence.

Here are the ratings from mydramalist and Viki.

Here are some thoughts I found on the internet about the drama.

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Miss. Hammurabi is the story about judges and the relationships they form.

So by the descriptions that I’ve found, I can kind of see why this drama wasn’t really talked about. But the rating of the drama were pretty good and I’ve read more good reviews than bad. One reason it may not have been talked about here is because “people dislike Kim Go Eun.” - Kouki

Another reason for dialing the drama are that the main lead female is too emotion to be a judge.

And why was this drama so appealing to Kouki? “Because of the main leads.” A man Of many words.

A lot of what I’ve seen that makes this drama good for people is the story line and the acting. The he acting is believable and the story keeps you hooked. It’s a realistic drama that speaks about real life issues in a way that makes an impact.

Here are the ratings.

Here is a review from the internet.

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Han Soo-Ho and Han Kang-Ho are identical twins that take “evil twin” to a new level. One is a judge and the other a criminal. When Soo-Ho goes missing, his criminal twin , Kang-Ho, takes his place as “Your Honor.”

It seems like a lot of drama in 2018 had something to do with the law. You had Miss Hammurabi, I Can Hear Your Voice, The Good Wife and suits to name a few. Not to mention the good legal dramas that came out the year before such as Lookout, Whisper and While You were Sleeping. With all those, people may have just got burnt out on law and therefore missed this great drama.

”It was such a masterpiece, but I hardly saw anything about it here in KDA. I was quite disappointed ‘cuz I wanted to fangirl.”

~ Red

Here are the ratings from mydramalist and IMBd.

Here are some reviews from the internet.

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13 years ago a man was murdered. To gain revenge his son, Kang In-Kyu, becomes a doctor and volunteers at the prison the murders are held.

Ive noticed that thriller dramas are the ones that slip under the radar most here. You have a few such as Voice and Tunnel that gained some popularity, but the rest kind fell through the cracks.

”Cross. It had a great message and the actors did really well, Go Kyung Pyo really showing a different side of him in this role. It got a little hype, but not many watched it because it kinda was a slow burn in the main lead's quest to get revenge.”

~ Shi

Here are the ratings from Mydramalist & IMBd.

Here are some reviews from the internet.

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Being born to a lawmaker and a doctor is a hefty life. Kim Ji-Woon quits his job at a high company and begins the life of a housekeeper. He tends to the worries and needs of his customers.

This drama is slower paced and more about life. With these kinds of dramas thing tend to just fizzle off for viewers. No surprises or plot twists. Just evenly paced, every day life problems. Some other things noted for not being well are lack of chemistry between leads and the fact that’s it’s just too predictable. Sometimes those things just pull people away from the drama, but a lot of other people would tell you to go give it a chance.

”Your House Helper! It was funny, light, it had a lot of ships and the cast and ost were amazing yet it wasn’t enough talked about!”

~ Red

Here are the ratings from MyDramaList & Viki.

Here is a review from the internet.

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There you have it! Thank you to those who gave me some gems to put in this list! Hope you enjoyed! If anyone has anymore to add, comment down below and I may make another post with your suggestions.

#UnderAppricatedGemsof2019

#SonTheGuest

#TheGuest

#HandTheGust

#CallMeMother

#Mother

#MissHammurabi

#Cross

#YourHouseHelper

#YourHonor

Sources: MyDramaList, Viki, IMBd