Playground Year End Poll Part II: Favorite and Least Favorite 2014 K-drama Couples
More 2014 year end polling fun for everyone! And this one is more up my alley as a K-drama can often be sunk or saved based on OTP chemistry alone. So who are your favorite and least favorite OTPs (one true pairing) of the year? A good story is a rare treat indeed but let’s not delude ourselves into seeing the majority of derivative K-drama romances as anything other than a common canvas to showcase trite but satisfying romance tropes.
What works can often be sold by the chemistry of the leads more than the plausibility or effectiveness of the romantic narrative. Flaws can be overlooked and a delightful kiss can smooth over storytelling blips. A good drama can produce lackluster couplings and truly crap dramas may be salvaged by a memorable pair of lovers. 2014 remains notable for all the reunion couplings of former costars working together again. Even if none garnered the ratings, more than one couple was a repeat success.
The “I love them so much I want to squish them together forever” poll (pick up to 3):
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The “Never act together again PLEASE” poll (pick up to 3):
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Favorite couple: Kang Sora-Jin Se Yeon?
LOLOLOLOLOL
I know, right? Why would people vote for them?? lol
Whether intentional or not, that was priceless. The implications are especially hilarious within the context of watching Dr. Stranger and the ensuing fandom wars it has wrought.
So yes! I vote Kang Sora and Jin Se Yeon.
Since I avoided the mess that was Dr. Stranger, when I saw that, O_O I actually questioned whether it was a mistake or not. These comments cleared it up for me, haha.
I can never get tire of watching the two JJangs.
"Hotel King" was a messy drama but the OTP was amazing. Lee Da Hae and Lee Dong Wook really had sizzling chemistry (once again).
But my #1 favorite OTP this year was Yeon Woo Jin and Han Groo in "Marriage not Dating". Nemo couple! <3
By the way, for your kind of information...Im Shi Wan and Kang Sora are not playing couples in Misaeng
Seems to be a triangle between Kang Ha Neul, Kang Sora and Im Siwan, but of course it is handled subtly.
Yup, I was looking for Im Siwan and Lee Sungmin (Mr Oh).. lol
Oh, my, I guess that YFAS junkies haven't hit this poll in mass...yet.
Why in the world would you even consider the female lead and male second lead in High School Love On as a potential favorite couple? It's completely one-sided, and he's been a jerk for 3/4 of the show.
I only voted for two favorite dramas, but I want to vote for four favorite couples...
OMG Rain & Krystal for worst OTP hands down!! It was awkward & uncomfortable...
Can we have Song Jae Rim and Kim Eun Soo as well for The BEST Couple?
You took the words out of Mary's mouth! :D ;)
I concur...they are... like... the latest phenomenon on korean variety shows and online all over the world...
My fav two OTP of this year was Han Groo &YWJ from MND and Seo in Guk & Lee Ha Na. I voted for High School king OTP since they were in the more consistently better rom-com drama. Just shows how much better TVN has been this year in fav rom coms. High School King, Marriage Not Dating, I Need Romance 3.
Call me biased but definitely Kam Woo Sung and Sooyoung. Despite the uproar from Inetz and Knetz and the 20 years of age difference, those two nailed their chemistry.
For real, even I was baffled by how good they were with each other. They really need to film another project together. A movie where there would be more skinship and kisses, haha.
And Yeon Woo Jin and Han Groo too. Marriage Not Dating was amazing because of those two. Well, the drama is pretty good but the leads really slayed everything. Not just their performances but their chemistry was on point ! It would be such a waste if they aren't casted in another KDrama or KMovie. I miss them so much (gotta watch some episodes again lol)
@CutiieAmgiie yes i agree with you! The OTP of My Spring Days was one of the best OTP this year, in my opinion!
I cant choose only 3 :) There is the OTP: CP&CPss from TTM, there is KSH and JJH from My love from the Stars, the "babies' WH and KSR from Hi School Love on, LDW&LDH from King Hotel.
So yes i have lots of fav OTP this year! A lot of actresses and actors grew up very well in acting this year and it is nice seeing that!