Old but Gold: Must Watch Dramas Aired in 2013 and Before

Poll Start Date: 29 March 2022

Did you notice that:

  1. The MDL Top 20 Dramas are all relatively new dramas in the past few years?
    • Only 1 drama is aired before 2015: "1 Litre no Namida (2005)" ranked #16 at 9.0
  2. Recent and new dramas are generally getting higher average ratings? (Due to word limit, MDL numbers are included in comments)
  3. MDL Top Ranked Dramas that aired in 2013 and before are rated not more than 8.6 (with the exception of "1 Litre no Namida (2005)" rated 9.0) and a drop of 0.3 points from the MDL Top 1 Drama in 2014?

Also, having watched a few recently aired dramas, have you found that the tropes are quite similar or the plots and plot twists are quite predictable, and you kinda missed older dramas that you have watched a long time ago? Those dramas may not have as much CGI and plot twists, but those dramas are no less meaningful, powerful and emotionally pure than the recent dramas.

What are some older dramas that aired in 2013 and before that you highly recommend and are must watch dramas that new viewers have been missing out on?

Recommend your "Old but Gold" dramas to fellow MDL users, so they don't miss a gem!

Note:

  1. Each user may list up to 5 dramas.
  2. Please only include dramas that are aired only in 2013 and before.
  3. Dramas that aired in 2014 and after will be deleted.
  4. You may also include in the comments why an older drama is a must watch.
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  • Príncipe do Café

    1. Príncipe do Café

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
    8.3
    5,465 points by 55 voters
  • Sonhe Alto

    2. Sonhe Alto

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
    8.0
    5,342 points by 54 voters
  • Eu Ouço a Sua Voz

    3. Eu Ouço a Sua Voz

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
    8.5
    5,055 points by 51 voters
  • Responde 1997

    4. Responde 1997

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
    8.4
    4,638 points by 47 voters
  • Sol do Mestre

    5. Sol do Mestre

    Korean Drama - 2013, 17 episodes
    8.5
    4,545 points by 46 voters
  • Meu Amor das Estrelas

    6. Meu Amor das Estrelas

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
    8.5
    3,562 points by 36 voters
  • Escola 2013

    7. Escola 2013

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
    8.2
    3,451 points by 35 voters
  • Jardim Secreto

    8. Jardim Secreto

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
    8.2
    3,430 points by 35 voters
  • Mestre dos Estudos

    9. Mestre dos Estudos

    Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
    7.5
    2,972 points by 30 voters
  • Segredo

    10. Segredo

    Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
    8.3
    2,373 points by 24 voters
  • O Homem da Rainha In Hyun

    11. O Homem da Rainha In Hyun

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes
    8.4
    2,355 points by 24 voters
  • A Lua que Abraça o Sol

    12. A Lua que Abraça o Sol

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.4
    1,966 points by 20 voters
    Yeon Woo, filha de uma família nobre, é escolhida para ser a Princesa Herdeira e futura rainha, mas os inimigos na corte tramam a sua morte. Apesar de ser dada como morta, ...more
  • Herdeiros

    13. Herdeiros

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
    7.6
    1,965 points by 20 voters
    O mundo a seus pés e o peso do mundo em seus ombros, filhos da classe alta carregam o fardo do sucesso, pois estão sendo preparados como herdeiros dos impérios dos negócios ...more
  • A Joia no Palácio

    14. A Joia no Palácio

    Korean Drama - 2003, 54 episodes
    8.7
    1,875 points by 19 voters
  • Imperatriz Ki

    15. Imperatriz Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
    8.5
    1,780 points by 18 voters
    Um drama historico que descreve o amor e a batalha de uma mulher na Dinastia Goryeo que se torna a conquistadora do Império Yuan.
  • Cidade Cruel

    16. Cidade Cruel

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
    8.5
    1,676 points by 17 voters
  • Horas de Princesa

    17. Horas de Princesa

    Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes
    7.8
    1,661 points by 17 voters
  • Caçador da Cidade

    18. Caçador da Cidade

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
    8.3
    1,571 points by 16 voters
  • Concerto de Outono

    19. Concerto de Outono

    Taiwanese Drama - 2009, 21 episodes
    8.4
    1,372 points by 14 voters
  • Você é Linda

    20. Você é Linda

    Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
    8.0
    1,274 points by 13 voters
    Go Go Mi Nam, cujo nome significa "bonito" tem tudo - boa aparência, um lugar na boy band de ídolos adolescentes A.N.Jell, e milhares de fãs. Mas quando uma cirurgia plástica se ...more
  • Príncipe do Telhado

    21. Príncipe do Telhado

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.1
    1,259 points by 13 voters
  • O Homem Inocente

    22. O Homem Inocente

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.0
    1,179 points by 12 voters
  • Minha Adorável Sam Soon

    23. Minha Adorável Sam Soon

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
    7.9
    1,175 points by 12 voters
  • 49 Dias

    24. 49 Dias

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes
    8.2
    1,160 points by 12 voters
  • Queen Seon Duk

    25. Queen Seon Duk

    Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
    8.5
    981 points by 10 voters
  • MARS

    26. MARS

    Taiwanese Drama - 2004, 13 episodes
    8.2
    980 points by 10 voters
  • Professora Gangster

    27. Professora Gangster

    Japanese Drama - 2002, 12 episodes
    8.2
    977 points by 10 voters
  • Para Vocês na Flor da Idade

    28. Para Vocês na Flor da Idade

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
    8.2
    888 points by 9 voters
  • O Homem da Princesa

    29. O Homem da Princesa

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
    8.4
    884 points by 9 voters
  • O Amor Maior

    30. O Amor Maior

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
    8.1
    881 points by 9 voters
  • Os Dois Corações do Rei

    31. Os Dois Corações do Rei

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.2
    689 points by 7 voters
    Lee Jae Ha é o príncipe real da Coreia do Sul e o irmão mais novo do rei, Jae Gang. Ele não tem intenções de se tornar um soldado ou de se ...more
  • Máscara de Noiva

    32. Máscara de Noiva

    Korean Drama - 2012, 28 episodes
    8.5
    682 points by 7 voters
  • Duas Semanas

    33. Duas Semanas

    Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
    8.4
    593 points by 6 voters
  • O Jogo do Mentiroso

    34. O Jogo do Mentiroso

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
    8.3
    592 points by 6 voters
  • A Grande Doutora

    35. A Grande Doutora

    Korean Drama - 2012, 24 episodes
    8.0
    591 points by 6 voters
  • Long Vacation

    36. Long Vacation

    Japanese Drama - 1996, 11 episodes
    8.2
    591 points by 6 voters
  • IRIS

    37. IRIS

    Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes
    7.9
    588 points by 6 voters
  • Escândalo em Sungkyunkwan

    38. Escândalo em Sungkyunkwan

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
    8.2
    586 points by 6 voters
  • Me Desculpe, Eu Amo Você

    39. Me Desculpe, Eu Amo Você

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
    8.0
    586 points by 6 voters
  • Drama Especial Serie Temporada 1: Natal Branco

    40. Drama Especial Serie Temporada 1: Natal Branco

    Korean Special - 2011, 8 episodes
    8.4
    493 points by 5 voters
  • Beijo Atrevido: Amor em TÓQUIO

    41. Beijo Atrevido: Amor em TÓQUIO

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
    7.9
    491 points by 5 voters
  • O Garoto-Flor ao Lado

    42. O Garoto-Flor ao Lado

    Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
    7.6
    491 points by 5 voters
  • Você é Meu Pet

    43. Você é Meu Pet

    Japanese Drama - 2003, 10 episodes
    7.7
    490 points by 5 voters
  • A Dignidade de Um Cavalheiro

    44. A Dignidade de Um Cavalheiro

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    8.2
    490 points by 5 voters
  • Música do Coração

    45. Música do Coração

    Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes
    7.6
    490 points by 5 voters
  • Segunda Sangrenta

    46. Segunda Sangrenta

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
    8.3
    490 points by 5 voters
  • Produzindo Nobuta

    47. Produzindo Nobuta

    Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
    7.8
    486 points by 5 voters
  • O Livro dos Três Han: O Capítulo de Jumong!

    48. O Livro dos Três Han: O Capítulo de Jumong!

    Korean Drama - 2006, 81 episodes
    8.3
    395 points by 4 voters
  • Perfume de Uma Mulher

    49. Perfume de Uma Mulher

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
    8.0
    395 points by 4 voters
  • Doce 18

    50. Doce 18

    Korean Drama - 2004, 16 episodes
    7.4
    394 points by 4 voters
  • Obrigado

    51. Obrigado

    Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
    8.1
    393 points by 4 voters
  • Arang e o Magistrado

    52. Arang e o Magistrado

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
    7.9
    390 points by 4 voters
  • A Filha do Rei, Soo Baek Hyang

    53. A Filha do Rei, Soo Baek Hyang

    Korean Drama - 2013, 108 episodes
    8.1
    389 points by 4 voters
  • Minha Garota

    54. Minha Garota

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
    7.8
    387 points by 4 voters
  • Time Between Dog and Wolf

    55. Time Between Dog and Wolf

    Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
    8.1
    296 points by 3 voters
  • Embaralhando o Amor

    56. Embaralhando o Amor

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
    8.0
    296 points by 3 voters
  • Soredemo, Ikite Yuku

    57. Soredemo, Ikite Yuku

    Japanese Drama - 2011, 11 episodes
    8.5
    295 points by 3 voters
  • Lucifer

    58. Lucifer

    Korean Drama - 2007, 20 episodes
    7.8
    295 points by 3 voters
  • Olá, Minha Querida

    59. Olá, Minha Querida

    Taiwanese Drama - 2009, 14 episodes
    7.5
    294 points by 3 voters
  • Beach Boys

    60. Beach Boys

    Japanese Drama - 1997, 12 episodes
    7.9
    294 points by 3 voters
  • Sinto Sua Falta

    61. Sinto Sua Falta

    Korean Drama - 2012, 21 episodes
    7.9
    292 points by 3 voters
  • Alerta Feio

    62. Alerta Feio

    Korean Drama - 2013, 133 episodes
    8.3
    292 points by 3 voters
  • Minta Pra Mim

    63. Minta Pra Mim

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
    7.5
    291 points by 3 voters
  • Memórias de um Assassino

    64. Memórias de um Assassino

    Korean Movie - 2003
    8.4
    289 points by 3 voters
  • Destinado a Te Amar

    65. Destinado a Te Amar

    Taiwanese Drama - 2008, 24 episodes
    7.9
    199 points by 2 voters
  • Three Kingdoms

    66. Three Kingdoms

    Chinese Drama - 2010, 95 episodes
    8.3
    198 points by 2 voters
  • Evasive Inquiry Agency

    67. Evasive Inquiry Agency

    Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
    7.6
    198 points by 2 voters
  • Bom Doutor

    68. Bom Doutor

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
    8.3
    196 points by 2 voters
  • The Last Breakthrough

    69. The Last Breakthrough

    Hong Kong Drama - 2004, 30 episodes
    7.5
    196 points by 2 voters
  • JIN

    70. JIN

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes
    8.3
    196 points by 2 voters
  • Grande Professor Onizuka

    71. Grande Professor Onizuka

    Japanese Drama - 1998, 12 episodes
    8.2
    195 points by 2 voters
  • Ruler of Your Own World

    72. Ruler of Your Own World

    Korean Drama - 2002, 20 episodes
    7.5
    195 points by 2 voters
  • Osozaki no Himawari

    73. Osozaki no Himawari

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes
    7.9
    194 points by 2 voters
  • Chinese Paladin

    74. Chinese Paladin

    Chinese Drama - 2005, 34 episodes
    7.9
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Minha Bela Dama

    75. Minha Bela Dama

    Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
    7.2
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Hormônios Temporada Um

    76. Hormônios Temporada Um

    Thai Drama - 2013, 13 episodes
    7.7
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Chuno

    77. Chuno

    Korean Drama - 2010, 24 episodes
    8.0
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Orange Days

    78. Orange Days

    Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
    8.2
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Kodai Shoujo Dogu-chan

    79. Kodai Shoujo Dogu-chan

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 12 episodes
    6.7
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Shinzanmono

    80. Shinzanmono

    Japanese Drama - 2010, 10 episodes
    7.7
    100 points by 1 voters
  • Tree With Deep Roots

    81. Tree With Deep Roots

    Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
    8.3
    99 points by 1 voters
    Baseado no romance “Deep-rooted Tree” de Lee Jeong Myeong. Esse romance retrata a acção de um assassino em série durante os sete dias antes do anúncio da escrita coreana. Essa série de ...more
  • All In

    82. All In

    Korean Drama - 2003, 24 episodes
    7.5
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Ku Kaen San Ruk

    83. Ku Kaen San Ruk

    Thai Drama - 2011, 19 episodes
    7.5
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Saikou no Rikon

    84. Saikou no Rikon

    Japanese Drama - 2013, 11 episodes
    7.9
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Maou

    85. Maou

    Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
    8.3
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Legend of Chu and Han

    86. Legend of Chu and Han

    Chinese Drama - 2012, 80 episodes
    7.7
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Suugaku Joshi Gakuen

    87. Suugaku Joshi Gakuen

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 12 episodes
    6.8
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Galileo

    88. Galileo

    Japanese Drama - 2007, 10 episodes
    8.0
    99 points by 1 voters
  • Sword Stained With Royal Blood

    89. Sword Stained With Royal Blood

    Chinese Drama - 2007, 30 episodes
    7.4
    98 points by 1 voters
  • Lovers in Paris

    90. Lovers in Paris

    Korean Drama - 2004, 20 episodes
    7.3
    98 points by 1 voters
  • The Painter of the Wind

    91. The Painter of the Wind

    Korean Drama - 2008, 20 episodes
    7.9
    98 points by 1 voters
  • A Prefeitura

    92. A Prefeitura

    Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes
    7.9
    98 points by 1 voters
  • Oum Ruk

    93. Oum Ruk

    Thai Drama - 2006, 14 episodes
    7.1
    98 points by 1 voters
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    94. The Legend of the Condor Heroes

    Hong Kong Drama - 1983, 59 episodes
    8.2
    98 points by 1 voters
  • Shinya Shokudo

    95. Shinya Shokudo

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
    8.3
    98 points by 1 voters
  • Prince of Lan Ling

    96. Prince of Lan Ling

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 46 episodes
    8.1
    98 points by 1 voters
  • The Qin Empire

    97. The Qin Empire

    Chinese Drama - 2009, 51 episodes
    8.0
    98 points by 1 voters
  • Long Love Letter

    98. Long Love Letter

    Japanese Drama - 2002, 11 episodes
    7.5
    98 points by 1 voters
  • Coração Escarlate

    99. Coração Escarlate

    Chinese Drama - 2011, 35 episodes
    8.4
    97 points by 1 voters
  • What Happened in Bali

    100. What Happened in Bali

    Korean Drama - 2004, 20 episodes
    7.4
    97 points by 1 voters

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