BTLIOF seems to be receiving lots of love.

slice of life dramas are becoming rlly popular lately! I think it's because they're relatable

I also had to go for it because they didn't list the fairy weightlifting kim bokjoo. Am I wrong? As far as I know it finished in January 2017... It should count. But anyway... BTLIOF was also pretty good, except for pointless separation.

dramas that air later in the year always have an advantage

I love that we both have the same Overall list!!! Especially Radiant Office. I haven’t watched The Package yet but I trust your judgment so I’m gonna watch it now.

Yoo Jae-mun's character in Forest of Secret is the most memorable in 2017 (and will go down in kdrama history as one of the most memorable). His performance is also among the best this year together with his fellow FoS actors, Jo Seung-Woo and Bae Do-na.

Radiant Office is criminally underrated in this poll. It was well-written, well-directed and the characters were so endearing. The little details in the show also make it so entertaining to watch even though there's a lot of office stuff and the romance was not the main plotline. It was not another Misaeng but it was certainly also thoughtful and touching. I guess it doesn't get a lot of votes because it was earlier in the year?

Gosh justice for #ThePackage . That's so underrated. There's also an article how shame this piece being so underrated due to prejudice towards the leads (previous works and idol actor image) but it turn out real good with perfect collaboration between all actors. This drama so different from usual kdrama. No such antagonist character at all. And the male lead vibe so different too. it's nothing like heir of rich comment snobbish rude or overly romantic or such . He just mere commoners but attractive in his own way.

The kiss scene deserved the justice

Best kiss scene happen in 2017 that I feel I need a shower. Both working well savoring and perfectly captured angle. HahAhA

https://youtu.be/VGKH4FMUT3o

I get stressed with Beanie Polls,every year but I love it

EXACTLY!

mine always do, mainly becuz i forget what i voted for the previous day -- which then makes it easy to spread my love around for all the dramas i loved! i hate having to pick just one, yet i have a hard time with picking 3...

since i can't make up my mind, i just vote on several days to that days' fancy (or memory served)...
: D

I was also disappointed not to see RinSan on the list!
In my heart, it is still RinSanForever <3

I had the same reaction! The drama had some plot issues, but they were one of my favorite couples of the year.

Me too!!! Obviously the real otp in both novel and drama is Rin and San... So sad they were not included in best couple... ☹️☹️☹️

Same! I clicked on it and then realized what it said and immediately I I clicked it! Lol!

Gosh. Me too!!!!!! Registered just to suppprt black!! Where is SSH on the fav character?!

i registered to like your comment :p

This is my first comment on Dramabeans for months because I have gone off k-drama almost completely. I didn't even bother checking out most of the 2017 crop, the few I did start I almost always dropped and I even let my subscription to DramaFever lapse. But along came Black and I feel myself getting sucked in again. I've started Untouchable, Prison Playbook, and Mysterious Il-seung and I'm excited for the next episodes with each of them. It's been a long time since that has happened.

Black is so good; the writing is superb and it has a wonderful cinematic quality with high production values. I think Song Seung-ho did a great job. I like him as an actor but only in certain parts. He's not believable as a romantic lead to me personally because he doesn't project any warmth on screen. He may be a big old snuggle bunny in real life but in romantic roles he's too cold as an actor. But as a death-personified grim reaper who prides himself on his cold indifference to human pain and suffering, he's perfect.

The one thing I would change is the casting of the leading lady. Go Ara has one expression for me, a sort of "where's the nearest bathroom" look but it's a minor criticism easily overlooked in an otherwise great drama well worth watching again.

Omg sameee. I don’t usually comment on polls because whatever I want to say, someone probably already did.

But just wanted to second you on Black. That drama was seriously aces. SSH killed it. The writer killed it. The entire ensemble cast killed it. The PD also killed it. I even loved the ending - that’s how fond I am of this drama. It started out so messily and came together so beautifully. I’m really thankful for such gems because it doesn’t come so often.

i login just to upvote your comment 1000x. Black is the most underrated drama 2017. My favorite characters this year are Black, Ahn Min Hyuk and Se hee. As much as i love Se hee, i think BTLIOF is the most overrated drama this year.

I think Black has become one of my favourite dramas this year. SSH's acting is just amazing, I really hope he wins an award this year.

Was about to express my saltiness about 444 not even being an option for favorite character, but then I saw this comment. Thank you! It kind of hurts that Black is so overlooked. And quite frankly Black made me laugh more than most of the dramas in the comedy category. SSH was amazing and the show was so well done from start to finish. Nobody on this list owns my heart quite as much as 444.

Black should have been on best character for sure. Also it had more laugh out loud moments than any of the comedies I watched. Short-legged grandpa on the fake tape anyone? I just laughed again thinking about it. Or what about tear-inducing - ep 17 and Black's scene with the real mom? I cried buckets.

I guess it just wasn't popular enough to make these lists, but still, if Goblin can make the period drama list, I'd like to see Black on the lists it did full justice to.

Thanks for pointing that out. (Heo Jun to Heo Im) Hope they correct this.

Thanks for catching that. LUTYN has a permanent place in my heart. That acupuncture kiss doesn't hurt. *fans self*

You clearly didnt watch Seven Day Queen! That was the best period drama.

For the life of, me, I can't understand why we can only pick one for Favorite Girlfriends. 2017 is the year of Girlfriends. It was difficult to pick only one.

Yes to tomorrow with you. Very underrated. So I voted for it as much as I could.

"Most Cry-Inducing: The one drama that actually made me cry isn't there--Live Up To Your Name." I totally agree with you I also cried so much when Dr. Heo had to kneel and ask for forgiveness when he healed the slave's mom. This drama was definitely tear inducing.

The poll should also have included Best PPL/Most Subtle PPL, Best Musical Score/Song, and Best Hair 😂

YES to Chicago Typewriter....I read that list twice to make sure I didn't over look it cause that was going to be my vote. I loved that drama to pieces.

+100000 Gong Yoo’s pain. Every time. He tears out my heart.

Yes, right now binge--watching so that I can give my honest review and votes

IKR!

yeah I really think that does help. Makes me wonder. I mean, I loved BTIOFL but I wonder if it was at the beginning of the year if it would be getting as many votes. I would think so, but you never know.

I'm not too into the polls, but I can't resist the captions. They are really awesome! The proliferation of bad kings and poor little rich boys (first world problems indeed)...lol!

Oh, the fact that Ssong and Sung-min were listed under "lead couple" makes my shipper heart soar.

LOL. I enjoy the descriptions as much as the voting.