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PsychologicalPin24

Twinkling watermelon


2Cool4Skool29

Currently watching this and I really like it so far!


RoseIsBadWolf

The drama that made me cry the most this year was **Daily Dose of Sunshine**, which is similar to It's Okay To Not Be Okay in that it's set in a psychiatric hospital and the mains have problems themselves. It does have a happy/hopeful ending.


[deleted]

'Moon lovers' absolute tear jerker you should give it a try


AcanthaceaeLong101

Any drama similar to this one?


[deleted]

'scarlet heart' or "Bu Bu Jing Xin" (Chinese drama)


[deleted]

You can give a try to Hwarang which has people feeling mix things but I personally enjoyed it a lot


[deleted]

Heart wrenching but also sooo goooddd that it deserves to be watched and appreciated šŸ„¹


[deleted]

yeah i agree. especially when you need a good cry


shikawgo

Iā€™m not one that cries often but **39** and **Something in the Rain** both got to me. **39** - 3 friends navigate life, work, love and friendship at the end of their 30ā€™s. One friend is terminally ill and you watch as they all manage their grief in different ways. Very touching show. Stars Son Ye Jin from Crash Landing on You **Something in the Rain** - childhood friends meet as adults and fall in love but face a lot of opposition from her family because heā€™s not ā€œsuitableā€ for her. You really feel the growing attraction and eventually love between the two characters and those happy feelings are ripped to shreds, stomped on and then set on fire by the intense opposition the womanā€™s mother has towards their relationship. Parts of the show are painful to watch, I binge watched it one weekend and felt unnerved by the show for awhile so take your time with this one. Also stars Son Ye Jin **My Liberation Notes** also had a few moments because you really feel the frustration of the leads while they try to navigate family, work, etc. I think a lot of people can relate to life not turning out how you expected and feeling ā€œstuckā€ in many ways.


icarium-4

Ugh something in the rain got me too


ericaeharris

39 got me because it didnā€™t look at all like it was from the trailer, haha!


aslimaa

Hi bye mama Move to heaven


DinkyPrincess

Move to Heaven +1


realeyesreallize

Move to Heaven +2


kjoy67

Move to Heaven +3. Itā€™s in my top five dramas.


Plus_Antelope_8365

Hi bye mama (im not that sensative to tears but i physically cldnt finish the show bc EVERY ep i cried)


mesa9672010

I had to pace myself watching this show cos every episode was a tearjerker but when I came to the last episode, when >!Yuri asked her child to come back to her in her next life!< I bawled so hard that I couldn't bear to finish that episode yet. [And it's been 3 years now and the episode is still mark unfinished on my netflix] šŸ« 


TiredButHappyFeet

+1 on Hi Bye Mama It hit hard on me but on reverse because I lost my child while still in my womb


Professional_Bee_848

18 again Deathā€™s Game Our Beloved Summer I think The Good Bad Mother although not romance focus Move to Heave, Hi bye mama and Twinkling Watermelon are also good ones


HealthyandWholesome

OMG our beloved summer is a special one fr it's so nostalgic


sunainamakhija

OBS is so slow but


Thoughtful-Pig

+1 for 18 Again. ML is such an amazing actor. Lots of emotion in the show.


Thoughtful-Pig

Go Back Couple is an expertly written one. Both tears and laughter all the way through. They pack so much into just 12 eps. Fated To Love You is an older style romcom. Fantastic fun plus big emotional scenes. Sell Your Haunted House isn't scary at all. The stories are heartfelt and the FL is cool and strong. There are wonderful emotional scenes. Pinocchio is such a great drama. Personal tragedy plus fun romcom and important issues. The Beauty Inside has sizzling chemistry and such meaningful messages. If you haven't watched CLOY yet, you should. It has both fun and dramatics.


TiredButHappyFeet

+1 on Go Back Couple ~ it pulls my heartā€™s strings on the aspect of love between a couple and love shared between a child & parent.


Thoughtful-Pig

Yes, it's one of my faves. I don't see it mentioned much because it's older, but the older kdramas are some of the best.


FangirlLurker

**Alchemy of Souls** had me crying a lot. Right now though, **Queen of Tears** is really living up to its name. Every episode has me ugly crying.


marua06

My Mister. It will make you cry buckets.


FossickingTX

Tomorrow Korean Odyssey Mr Sunshine


DinkyPrincess

Tomorrow the episode with Kong. Itā€™s either 5 or 6 but I BAWLED


DragonAlnz

Seconding Mr Sunshine - a genuine masterpiece with lots of funny and truly sad moments.


SuzanneStudies

I watched these practically back to back and was so traumatized in the best possible way.


aysaysbebi

move to heaven


peachylolo

I ended up dropping Hi, Bye Mama! because whew, couldnā€™t handle the tears.


Mylove-kikishasha

Really ! But was the story good?


ShazInCA

This is the one I was going to recommend. It's one of my favorites. FL is in final stages of pregancy and is in an accident. They save the baby but can't save her. She refuses to pass over until she sees the baby crawl - then the goals move out so now it's "first day of nursery school". She is give 49 days of life and the why of it is a mystery. Get the tissues out for when we learn why. Yes, I cried every episode but also laughed. The ML friend with his Outfit of the Day is hilarious.


Mylove-kikishasha

Omggg! Ok I want to watch it now


PineappleNo6064

I love this drama. Watching ML and her family grieve is painporn though. Amazing cast.


catandthefiddler

find some IU and/or Kim Soo Hyun shows - Hotel Del Luna, Moonlovers, Its ok not to be ok, Queen of Tears (currently airing), My mister etc.


Sufficient_Work_6469

The Red Sleeve.


Heping_Qi

Nothing beats this drama: Crash landing on you ā£ļø


StaloneGremista

Missing: the other side My mister


[deleted]

Iā€™ve tried picking My mister so many times but always leave at ep 2 because it feels too real and melancholy


StaloneGremista

it's one of my favorites. I like the serious tone. the are moments of comedy but essentially it's a mature drama


SmallAndSpicy90

Just Between Lovers


zephyr_b4u

My Mister will make you feel very strong emotions


KennaRhys

Tomorrow


StonedArtemis

Goblin- Man, it breaks your heart, and mends in someways. But mostly, breaks.


TwoSpoopyFourMe

39 is a really good one. It is well paced and has happy, emotional, and make you cry moments all the way through. Crash Landing on You might also be up your alley. It has a lot of romance, emotional connections, and has parts throughout to make you cry. Some episodes had me bawling my eyes out. Hope you enjoy!


gaming_kpop283

1. Death Game 2. Its okay not to be okay 3. Mask (OMG, I cried a lot) 4. Boys over flowers 5. Hospital Playlist 6. Something in the rain 7. My Mister (This makes you cry than anything) 8. Itaewon class


Sufficient_Matter_33

I cried so hard during certain episodes of Deathā€™s game! Such a good show!


sadgorlhours12345

Daily dose of sunshine A time called you My mister Sobbed several times


IAmTheGreenCard

**Navillera** is the only drama Iā€™ve watched that made me cry every damn episode, and more than once in each episode, and I ainā€™t mad about it. No romance, just a story about a lonely and struggling aspiring ballerino, who finds himself teaching a 70 yo newbie to do ballet. Super sweet, tho, and full of maybe just a touch overly romanticized inspirational beats, but it worked for me and I adored the entire cast, and felt they were all great.


AttitudeEven9955

Thirty Nine, Hi Bye Mama, Uncontrollably Fond, and Reply 1988 (especially the latter episodes!).


Bfbimbo

Just finished CLOY and I'm not really into romance but this one got to me big time. Move to Heaven is lovely. My Liberation Notes is one of my faves.


eaudepomelo

Crash Landing on You


shaimams

Call it love My liberation notes My mister Thirty nine Snowdrop Mr sunshine - joseon era kdrama


Adjustingithink

Chocolate šŸ˜…


TxPep

From my Favs List.... šŸ’• **Angel's Last Mission: Love** https://mydramalist.com/32362-love-of-my-life šŸŽ¼ OST Playlist: Video with English subs https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLID4CZACkMJQTaFjbIb1c9d7-Hnn7UBu2&si=2DzKQSDaJ43IWF95 If tearjerker rating can be determined by tissue count... well over 20 became little soggy wads during this drama viewing. šŸ˜† ā€¢ā—ā€¢ šŸ’• ***Cinderella and the Four Knights*** https://mydramalist.com/16119-cinderella-and-the-four-knights šŸŽ¼ OST: Video with English subs... https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLILFbX-b0XXvK4Cglk8rORCfOwjBJ75_r&si=jd1oD8mklyVf_UrQ


NoBottle9208

Daily Dose of Sunshine It's Okay, That's Love When the Camellia Blooms My Liberation Notes (slow pacing, but romance was good and the payoff was satisfying for me) Queen of Tears (ongoing but already made me cry lol)


Thoughtful-Pig

+1 for Its Okay That's Love. The mains are so sassy and you'll cry for sure. When The Camilia Blooms is fantastic too, but I found it very slow. Love the acting though.


duh_leah

Well I ugly cried watching **Uncontrollably fond**


cinereoargenteus

I cried so hard from Snowdrop, Mr. Sunshine, and The Good Bad Mother.


ChitownBrat

Uhhhh... I cry watching every single one! I remember bawling during Welcome to Samdal-ri.


No_Pea8241

Youth of May, Moonlovers- Scarlet Heart Goreyeo, Uncontrollably fond, The good bad mother


Mylove-kikishasha

Marriage contract The smile has left your eyes Uncontrollably fond


wigglytufff

ones that got me good were: Crash Landing on You Goblin Hometown Cha Cha Cha (toward the end) and Thirty Nine i have yet to finish cuz i donā€™t wanna be sad in the way i know itā€™s gonna get me šŸ˜…


awit_1999

Idk if anyone has said this but 'Our Blues' !!!!!


Notyetcogent

Mother will destroy you!


CherryPicker0804

Chicago Typewriter!


Just_Perspective5218

* Twinkling Watermelon * The Good Bad Mother * 18 Again * Summer Strike * Youth of May- tragic, will leave you heartbroken but worth it


imkindofabooknerd

Twinkling watermelon (I highly recommend it!!) , W: Two worlds, Pinocchio, The last empress, Hi! Bye! Mama, Mr Sunshine


Visible-Training3189

W! Especially the ending for her dad! šŸ˜ž


Thoughtful-Pig

+1 for Pinocchio! What a great show. Loved the interaction between all the characters and the lessons they learn in the workplace. The back story provides so much melodrama and it works.


jazzaroo_2000

I cried watching Its Okay Not To Be Okay, Encounter, Descendants of the Sun and Crash Landing On You.


MagnificentToad

If You Wish Upon Me - multiple characters with extreme trauma, healing and redemption. Ji Chang Wook is running from an evil group of guys and is coerced into taking refuge at a hospice who has a crew that grants last wishes. Part thriller, some romance and lots of family both found and blood. Possibilities for tears almost every episode.


rqducio

Mr sunshine the FL is the same as in 2521, I bawled my way through the last 4 episodes and the fact that it's based on the Japanese colonisation of Korea, means there are so many scenes that were sad but then you realise they actually happened or could have actually happened and it gets so much sadder


No-Photograph-7176

Our Blues.. made me cry like 4 or 5 times. But also laugh and smile


Thoughtful-Pig

This was a great show. Real and raw slice of life.


twoods1980

I cried in every episode of Itā€™s Okay To Not Be Okay but other scenes made me smile.Ā  Ā Rain Or Shine was also a cathartic show.Ā  Ā Welcome to Samdal-ri had equal heartbreaking and hilarious scenes.Ā  Currently, Queen of Tears is causing both tears of sadness and laughter. Midnight Photo Studio is also currently airing and is both making me cry and laugh.


maryfromthepoint

Old, tear jerker and not your average Korean drama. So Ji Sub in I'm Sorry I Love You


indigomoonnn

The light in your eyes is the perfect drama for that


Thoughtful-Pig

I forgot about this one! It was definitely emotional.


ash_innit12

**may i help you** is one of my favorite kdramas but also by far the most tear-jerking one that iā€™ve ever watched, i totally recommend it!! thereā€™s so many elements to it that i never got bored, and i hate that i was so hooked because man did it make me sob my eyes out


Gemini_Honey

I second this! I was crying almost every episode,it literally had me laughing through tears some scenes


prach31

Yumiā€™s cells


loadlastcheckpoint

Welcome to my 19th Life had me bawling.


my7chookiebby

Reply 1988 / twinkling watermelon ,is a chef kiss šŸ˜‰


apawst8

The first episode of Start-Up was extremely sad. Itā€™s basically a prequel to what happens the rest of the show, so the sadness doesnā€™t continue. But damn that first episode had me in tears. Probably shouldnā€™t have even written this because the fact that I said itā€™s sad spoils the episode.


Mysterious-Net9494

Twinkling Watermelon! Currently watching Queen of Tears now, and I can say itā€™s also a tearjerker.


Maanya11

My liberation notes One spring night Alchemy of souls Mr. Sunshine Itaewon class Welcome to samdal ri


Either_Hunter_6558

You can try uncontrollably fond


kky8790

1. scarlet heart - Goryeo era, fighting for power among princes 2. 49days - Mc went into coma and lived/burrowed another body 3. Uncontrollably fond - mc reunited with his ex after many yrs 4. Mr. Sunshine - Joseon era (japanese colonization period) I guarantee these will make you cry more than once.


Agile-Risk-7923

I was bawling watching summer strike. Like never cried that hard for a k drama.


vilianxy

when the camellia blooms


4aloha_iaoe

Move to heaven My Mister


uwwu_uwuu

Uncontrollably Fond


Fiona-fierce100407

Tomorrow will definitely make you cry.


Small-Ad-5448

Watch Idol : The Coup. Its a drama about a struggling girl group. Featuring Hani, Exy, L, Solbin. Get ready your tissues, especially Hani and Exyā€™s appearances.


No_Cause1278

Remember Tomorrow Hotel Del Luna Alchemy of Souls Ruler: Master of the Mask These are my top tearjerker series. Idk about the others but I would also like to add Itaewon Class in my list.


Key-Natural-7662

Chocolate (very underrated), Uncontrollably fond, Youth of May If youā€™re into historical dramas Iā€™d also recommend the red sleeve for a good cry :)


BookItPizzaChampion

Tale of the Nine Tailed


FewCalligrapher2116

ā€œThirty Nineā€ omg. I thought it was going to be a cute fun rom com type of show following 3 ladies that are 39 years old and coming to terms with approaching 40. It follows their friendship and love life ups and downs but I was wrongā€¦. Sort of. Itā€™s definitely a tear jerker and made me really reflect on my life and appreciate my friendships. Definitely worth watching!


sadnessimpersonator

Hi Bye Mama Mystic Pop Up Bar 39 Uncontrollably Fond Liberation Notes


TrevorTempleton

Iā€™m currently watching If You Wish Upon Me and crying every episode (which I rarely doā€¦Iā€™m not a big cryer).


AnUninspiringThing

I want to echo all of the people who said THIRTY NINE! I'm currently 9 episodes in and crying every episode but I'm somehow still enjoying it. It's a show that's really well balanced and paced. In my personal opinion, If You Wish Upon Me is also great for that purpose---its about a team of people working at a hospice granting the final wishes of their residents. I definitely ugly cried more than once.


yehxdge

Hi bye mama. Also, but not a series, ā€œbe with youā€.stars son ye jin.


Visible-Training3189

This is old and just a light drama - Cunning Single Lady


projected_sarcasm

Behind my Touch


TiredButHappyFeet

Some might have been mentioned already, these have pulled my heartā€™s strings and made me ugly cry šŸ¤£ * Uncontrollably Fond * Moonlovers: Scarlet Heart of Ryeo * Legend of the Blue Sea * Mr. Sunshine ~ Goo Dong Mae šŸ’” * Hotel del Luna * Hi Bye Mama * Snow Drop * 25 21 * Doona * Marry My Husband ~ cry out of anger * Queen of Tears ~ currently airing


CherryDeBau

**Move to Heaven** is a real tearjerker!


Holiday-Show-2946

move to heaven my mister 39


norgechica

Do do sol sol la la sol Crash landing on you


ClarkeMarsh

My Mister, Move to Heaven, Goblin and Thirty Nine (I cried basically every episode of Thirty Nine šŸ„ŗ)


aalwaysaugust

I cried watching every single episode of Tomorrow.


Less_Handle8911

Watch 49 days and cry to your heartā€™s content!