Loved Misaeng but dropped after ep 1 because I'm gonna save that drama when I graduate from uni next year and finally land my first ever job. I want to be somehow related to the characters at least in the setup/context. :))

BUT, LIAR GAME AND MARRIAGE NOT DATING FTW!

Finally a kdrama remake who gave enough justice to the source and finally a rom-com which is ACTUALLY a rom-com minus melo. :D

Wow, this year it's surprisingly difficult to vote, mainly because I can't narrow it down.
And it's just made me realise how many drama's I need to complete (Cantabile Tomorrow, Doctor Stranger, Yoona's Street) or still haven't got round to watching (God's Gift, Gapdong, Liar Game). And I'm still unsure of whether I should add Three Days and Bad Guys to the list, and maybe Misaeng.
Oh well, might as well make the most of being ill and carry on marathoning to try and catch up a bit.

Thank you, Java Beans and Girl Friday for putting this together! This is an amazing amount of work.

It looks like for the YFAS fans, this year's voting is easy. But for the rest of us, some hard choices lie ahead.

Unfortunately, darn it, I can't vote for anything that's just starting, like Dr. Frost, or something only halfway through, like Pride and Prejudice. P&P is a great show so far, but it still might fall apart in the second half. The story has a lot of moving parts. The answer as to how they fit together may be plausible or it may be full of frustrating loose ends. It's too bad about the end-of-year timing thing. Choi Min-Soo's villain in P&P actually scares me more than Shin Sung-Rok. And I love SSR's villains.

About timing: Maybe this is what happened to "Let's Eat"? It started in late November last year, so maybe it squeezed onto the 2013 ballot?

I admit I don't quite get the category "who needs a shrink." At least one of those characters already goes to a shrink, so isn't that an easy win? Or is this "needs a shrink" in the sense it's sometimes used, meaning "this person drives me crazy"? In which case, I would nominate Rain, who might need to work through whatever personal issues led him to inflict My Lovable Girl on the world.

I'm gonna have to skip that category because I have no idea what it means. And of course I don't want to offend my shrink. Hwighting!

i actually think that high school king of savvy is underrated, esp the kissing scenes! that arm sling kiss. way hotter than in you who came from the stars (which i like too of course) ;)

Some of this year's dramas were truly great. Personally I faithfully watched My love from another star and Fated to love you.
In Fated though I have to admit that as a woman who is not a teenager I was immeasurably annoyed by the reminiscence of the unborn child, an embryo of few weeks. What was that? Any woman who has had an unsuccessful pregnancy is supposed to pass the next years of her life mourning an unborn and unformed embryo? I don't get the point. Perhaps the ambition of the drama was to show a woman in advanced pregnancy and the lead actress didn't want to ruin her "image" or something. But the pain and the mourning was disproportionated.
When a woman loses a full grown child, what is she supposed to do? Commit suicide?
And in It's Okay, it's love. No, no, no, no and no! Dealing with a mental patient is not fun and not easy at all. When you are the phsychiatrist you are NOT supposed to date your patient and schizophrenia is NOT ANY disease (probably the writer was aiming for maniodepression and got out of hand). Schizophrenia is manifesting in late puberty and not in our thirties. Requires special care, medication and calm.
I wonder what is the limit of dramaland in diseases. Personally I thought it was the fatal illnesses.
Dramaland, don't do that again!

Am I the only one who think It's Okay It's Love is overrated? I dropped the show because I was really annoyed by Gong Hyo Jin's character. Although I must admit Jo In Sung killed it and I kept thinking to try to watch it again because of him.

I dnt think u are meant to include dramas that are still airing like mr baek Pinocchio and odas

Not surprisingly, "Miss Korea" and "Discovery of Romance" are both underappreciated.

Those 2 were the top 2 romcoms of the year - well-written scripts/characters w/ none of the usual soap-operaish/makjong hi-jinks w/ the stereotypical, 1-note type characters.

Of course, YFAS gets a lot of love, but despite its popularity, it, while decently enjoyable, was so-so written and had too many of the soap-operaish/makjong elements (tho not nearly as bad as some other popular kdrama romcoms).

These lists are dubious and some are questionable. Perhaps you've forgotten something!
Some names are conveniently left out. This is too lopsided.

Where is LEE JOON GI's name for FAVOURITE CHARACTER for the drama 'JOSEON GUNMAN' or where is the BEST KISS for "JOSEON GUNMAN'?

The most underrated drama is definitely The Three Musketeers
The most overrated drama is definitely You Who Came From The Stars
The best character... Hmmm... I didn't know whom to vote for... Chun Song Yi or Smirky Prince Sohyeon but at the end I voted for Chun SongYi since the actress nailed the character and overshadowed all the members of the cast with her superb acting skills.
My favorite drama is still Empress Ki... The Three Musketeers should have been included in the list. It almost took over Empress Ki in my heart.
The most disappointing drama is definitely Secret Hotel... I mean WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT! SUCH A MESS AND WASTE OF TALENTS!!!!
I wish you created a poll for the most overrated and underrated actors and actresses. I have a lot to say. And a poll about the SURPRISE actor or actress because I would have surely voted for Yonghwa. His Park Dalhyang performance was such a GREAT SURPRISE!

Biggest waste of my time: My Secret Hotel. Also filed away for biggest letdown, and big waste of talent for Jin Yi Han. And bigger waste of talent? Jo Seung Woo. Addicting shows, but the plots weren't very good. I dropped Dr. Stranger and She's So Lovable as fast as I could, but I couldn't avoid these two disappointments.

I'm not surprised at all to see YFAS dominate the polls! a) It's a good show. b) I'd bet many people who watch fewer dramas managed to catch that show. I haven't even finished the show yet. Judging from the first half, it is an intriguing show that draws your attention, and Chun Song Yi is a hoot. However... it joins the ranks of my other beloved dramas like Coffee Prince, My Girl, etc. but it's not the meatiest drama of the year in terms of story. Of course, my opinion is based on the first 8 ep. I've seen.

Kudos to Shin Sung Rok for playing two memorable villians this year. Too bad his character in Trot Lovers became another stock second lead, given how quirky he made him in the beginning.

My favorites this year would be:
Misaeng - thoughtful and makes me savor each episode, every minute. Winning cast and winning director. Oddly relatable to me right now post-college.
Marriage Not Dating - the show I had the most fun watching this year. The premise sounds like a hot mess but I love it. I loved watching Han Groo as much as everyone loves watching Jun Ji Hyun this year.
Highly recommend these two, although Misaeng is incomplete. YFAS and Misaeng are the buzz dramas of the year. Honorable mentions to:
Miss Korea - An underdog drama with a lot of heart. Not afraid to go a bit darker for the sake of its story. The last few episodes are puzzling - either end it earlier or go big with the end.
IOIL - I do think this was a bit overrated though. It lost its momentum for me in the last third.
Plus Nine Boys - This lost its momentum for me too. Still, an underrated drama that is more interesting than what its premise suggests.

Dramas from this show I need to watch/finish: Pinnochio, Pride and Prejudice, Surplus Princess, Gapdong. Oddly enough, I look forward to P&P the most even though I'm also watching Pinnochio and Misaeng. It's those teases of romance and the big mystery. I haven't watched Liar Game, FTLY, or Witch's Romance because other dramas were airing at the same period and these fell to the back burner because I'd already watched/read the originals, but judging from recaps they seem like well done remakes.

You should've inserted a "Worst Dad Ever", and the choices could've been:
-Seonjo, for KING'S FACE
-Injo, for THREE MUSKETEERS
-Yeongjo, for SECREET DOOR
-Jeong Bo-seok, for CANTABILE TOMORROW
and I'd pick either Seonjo or Jeong Bo-seok. XP

Also, "Best Dad" would be Il-lac's dad XD

Fated to Love You and Sly and Single Again were my two faves. You from Another Star is overrated and Rain is f*****g hotter than ever.

I think it's funny because You from Another Star was like the best and it was so good I almost forgot it came out this year because I remember spending my whole life obsessed with that show. Seriously I feel bad that it was that long ago because a lot of other good dramas came out his year as well and bad ones, but I had to be honest and give You from Another Stars what it deserved and I voted for them in every good category, at the same time I loved Liar Game and I think it's funny that the villain in both shows are played by the same actor. He was like in 4 dramas as one of the leads this year and that's crazy!!!! <3

Liar game definitely had the best memory loss because it's the only one that's true memory loss. The kind of memory loss that we all have with time. I can't remember all of the kids I played with when I was little. I remember going over to spend the night on a friend's farm. Who the hell did I know that lived on a farm? Can't remember anymore, but I sure wouldn't recognize them as adults.

I just started getting into Kdrama's this year. I feel like there is too many dramas and no time to watch them! I love how every single one I've watched so far.. (All lee min ho dramas, You from another star, Cantabile's Tomorrow, Pinocchio,Its okay that's love, Master's Sun, Reply 1997)

..I've enjoyed to the fullest. SO DIFFERENT from Television in the U.S. Even though I still feel I have a lot to catch up to (while still trying to have a somewhat productive life) I can tell this year has been rich in drama land.

YFAS got almost half of my votes. It really was great!
Hope Pinocchio and Cantabile's tomorrow gets more votes :)

Its ok thats love, is my favorite drama for 2014

isn’t it unfair for other kdramas who are still on-going? Like Pinocchio & Mr. Baek/Mr.Back ..

Best Memory Loss Award? Oh, Dramabeans, how I love thee!

I came here looking for solace because I was so mad that dramafever included She's So Lovable in the vote for best drama--out of 6 spots. Does that even make sense?

So I got to vote. Yay! Although Let's Eat wasn't up as much as I would like at least it was there. And Marriage not Dating which was so fun. And my two favorite family dramas were here as well. What's up with this Family and Thrice Married Woman. I am having the most fun with Family right now.

There are lots of good dramas i did not watch this year but I saw a lot in the beginning of the year. However it has been a year for bad endings. The Prime Minister and I really made my blood boil for some reason. That drama was so fun until the end and the year apart and all that. A ploy I am getting very tired of. And i cannot think of many dramas i watched to the end that had satisfying endings.

But all in all I was very entertained this year and look forward to another year of kdrama feels.

Initially I just back to check some categories that I didnt vote before but I'm so surprise that IOIL is the most favorite drama currently with highest percentage 32% :O

I really didnt expect this before, seriously, how could it be??? there is many comments saying it's overrated, how the medical part was annoying etc... I think IOIL would be less loved by DB's readers since the recaps weren't that positive...

this is really big surprise for me and I'm so happy visiting DB this time LOL

I can accept people saying they dislike IOIL, they didnt enjoy IOIL, IOIL isnt their cup tea, and etc.... but saying IOIL isnt great drama? that people need to really check first IOIL and do comparison with the drama that she/he thinks great... because as much as you dislike certain character or how medical being handled, there was no Kdrama like IOIL before!

you ask acting? writing? directing? music? chemistry? supporting character? realistic story? moral lesson? comedy? crying scene? encouragement massage? IOIL is definitely one of the best in almost every department! :)

NO OST CATEGORY

not a single hotel king nomination?

Miss Korea for everything, basically.

And the first half of Fated To Love You.

Aw, I was hoping The Greatest Marriage made the list. I'm having fun with that show.

I was looking forward to vote for Ajumma and Mr. Genius from BoaB for leading couple. I had to vote for MND couple, all other choices were overrated in my book.

Interesting Favorite Character results so far - two ladies who were not afraid to look silly and made were incredibly real and relatable.

I voted Sly and Single for everything because it's really the only drama I watched and enjoyed this year and I'm glad most of us can admit it was under appreciated!
Joo Sang Wook, fighting!!!
Sarang-hae-yo~ Joo Sang Wook!

where's 직장의 신? i love the funny multiple choice answers...
but i wanted to vote for Kim Hyesoo in Jikjang-ui Shin (goddess of the workplace) for comedy that was underappreciated but it wasn't among the possible choices... TT

i feel like skipping most of my votes away from YFAS cuz its such a gem it might sweep all awards in the best category. YFAS also feel so 2013 and not 2014 or maybe because i'm still having hangover with Pinocchio, Liar Game and Misaeng.
BTW, i think the best abs category deserves BIGGER PICTURES hehehe. so looking forward to the results

I have a complaint:
Why is Let's Eat not listed anywhere in the poll? It was one of my favourite drama this year!

Why is LEE JOON GI's name left out of the "Favourite Character" category? Can we vote more than once?

how about osts? which drama has the best ost this year?

there are a few dramas I didn't watch in the Best Leading Couple category but for me none of the nominees hold a candle to Han Groo and YWJ's Nemo Couple. The writers really knew how to develop that relationship. I hadn't watch the 2 actors in anything worth noticing but they really impressed me as Gong Ki Tae and Joo Jang Mi. I can't see how anyone would choose any of the other nominees over the Nemo couple, but then again i didn't watch Pinocho, I need Romance, She's so lovable, Doctor stranger, and High school love on.
Best not-so-Alternate Pairing is Ahjumma and ex-cop Ahjussi from God's gift 14 days BY FAR. like I'LL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY THEY NEVER WERE CANNON

Healer is not on the list?

Woah... anyone else not able to see the polls anymore? I just have pictures. :(

I can't see the results of the poll either...