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Bookmark or Share- The Penthouse: War in Life Review (Seasons 1 to 3)The makjang dramas that stood out to me in terms of popularity online by year are: 2018: The Last Empress/Sky Castle 2019: Sky Castle/VIP 2020: The World of the Married/Penthouse 1 2021: Love (ft. Marriage & Divorce)/Penthouse 2-3 This drama will become a reference whenever viewers see something crazy in another drama.
- Makjang 101: Taking Things To The Extreme : r/KDRAMA - RedditThis drama incorporates certain makjang tropes but overall tone is a heartwarming drama of love and caring for each other. Mask (2015) -- a Doppelgänger story where our poor FL assumes the identity of a rich heiress. Heavy on romance. Has a fairly makjang premise and makjang elements but overall tone of drama is solidly melodrama.
- Best makjang dramas? : r/kdramarecommends - RedditWhite Lies is my all time favorite makjang drama. I even rewatched it recently and it still holds up. New Tales of Gisaeng is my fave romance makjang. Women of the Sun is great. Also, anything with Lee Yuri in it! Ice Adonis is my favorite, but Jang Bo‑ri Is Here is a modern classic.
- Makjang 102: A Guide to Watching and Enjoying Makjang DramasIn popular culture, the term makjang is used to represent the idea of having reached the extreme. Makjang drama: A drama that is difficult to understand or accept based on common sense and moral standards of an average person. Tl:dr: makjang = extreme
- How much of a stigma is there against makjang dramas these days?At the same time, big productions will still attract big names. Themes used in makjang are still common like infidelity, murder, etc. The World of the Married isn't a true makjang in my opinion, but the crazier parts def feel makjang. Sky Castle is a dark, satirical drama but not makjang. I would say Innocent Man is a melodrama not a makjang.
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