Romance dramas where the leads are highly competent and don't have any *significant* issues or flaws. The kind of people / couple that inspire…

The leads survive, are in a romantic relationship with each other, and are relatively happy at the end of the drama.

SPOILERS obviously.

A character dies (or disappears and is believed to have died) but comes back from the dead somehow. Includes reincarnations.

The leads either fall asleep beside each other (or near each other with some kind of contact), or there's a scene after they sleep together. 

1 - A flashback shows that the ML briefly met the FL in the past and fell for her or had a little crush on her, which he still remembers when…

1 - Dramas primarily set in the first half of the 20th century2 - Dramas primarily set in the 1980s or 1990s (sometimes with a few scenes in…

The ML is the FL's bodyguard (paid or self-appointed) / assigned to guard the FL / a similar equivalent.

In a romance drama, one lead uses their own body to shield the other lead from serious danger (e.g., an arrow, bullet, sword or knife slash…

One or both of the leads hide their identity (secret cross dressing / vigilante / mission / non-human / etc.)

Dramas under 10 hours that I rated 7.5 or higher

At least one secondary character has feelings for one of the leads, but the lead is never torn / the leads' feelings for each other never waiver.…

ML or FL has a kid or kids from the beginning of the drama and / or is married or divorced from the start of the drama.

Historical dramas where the ML is not / does not become Emperor and is not a prince fighting for the throne. Also not a sect leader or equivalent…

Includes fantasy and early 21st century historical dramas. 

Dramas where the ML actor was in his mid 30s or older at the time of filming. 

At least two guys fall for / pursue the FL.1 - The FL either has feelings for the SML first, or is torn between the ML and SML (and genuinely…

(1) - Modern fantasy drama / (2) - Modern drama with one minor fantasy element (e.g., main character can hear other's thoughts) / (3) - Time…

One or both sides of the main couple put the other person's safety / happiness / well-being first and are willing to do anything / risk their…

The ML panics when the FL is in danger and will go to extreme lengths / do absolutely anything to make sure she is safe, even risking his own…

But don't assume the FL is helpless. In most cases the FL does her own share of saving in her own way.

Romance dramas with FLs who behave in an irreverent manner (e.g., she is brash and loud, or bold and unusually forward with the opposite sex)…

10 years or more. Usually older male, younger female. Sometimes the older character is not human. Always feel a bit iffy about these. 

Top tier devotion. Everything else is irrelevant. Time. Family obligations. "Sides" of a war. The hate or judgement of the whole world.…

The FL is a strong fighter or assassin, a powerful sorceress or mage, or otherwise physically strong

A god or god-like figure cannot fall in love (he's forbidden from it or isn't supposed to have the capacity for it), but ends up falling for…

The ML or SML poisons himself so he can test antidotes on himself in order to help the FL.

Before she gets with the ML, the FL's boyfriend or husband cheats on her.

Dramas set in the normal world, except there's one thing that makes the drama a fantasy / sci-fi drama. Often a special ability, a medical condition…

Dramas with christmas scenes, multiple winter scenes, and / or kisses, hugs or romantic scenes in the snow.These are all romance-centred dramas…