A Drama That "Ruined" a Genre for You But In a Good Way??

Do you have 1-2 dramas that you have watched and they ruined a genre (romance, thriller, saguek, makjang etc.) for you? In a good way? Meaning, the bar is now high and rightfully so?

As I check out the newly released sageuks for the season (or past few months), I remember that it's been so hard for me to give one a chance ever since The Red Sleeve back in 2021. I never considered the history and very real implications of anyone in royalty having a relationship with a commoner or in this case, a royal consort. It gave a tough approach towards what Doek Im had to consider >!(and essentially give up) !<by falling in love and agreeing to be Prince Yi San's concubine. It really centered the court maids and what they have to endure due to the whims of who they are serving. It's not too often lately that sagueks have a significant focus on women so it gave me a new perspective and appreciation for historical dramas!

I cannot even make it through a sageuk now if it doesn't have longing glances, lingering touches and angst ever since The Red Sleeve! The only other sageuk I would say I have been absolutely smitten by is Crowned Clown. Both of these are worth the watch if you've found this particular genre difficult to get into.

Do you have one or two dramas that you watched that ruined a genre (romance, thriller, saguek, makjang etc.) for you? What sets them apart from others within the same category? Let's discuss!

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