Top 10 Best Taiwan Idol Dramas
In recent years idol dramas are very popular in Taiwan. Romantic aesthetic pictures, elegant makeups and gorgeous costumes, all these pander audience’s fantasy of fairy love tales. The popularity of idol drams also creates many super idols such as Ming Dao, Ethan Ruan, Joe Cheng, F4 , Barbie Hsu, Joe Chen and Ariel Lin. Now let us check out the 10 best Taiwanese idol dramas!
1. My Lucky Star《放羊的星星》
My Lucky Star tells a story of how two teens from different backgrounds purse love in spite of their family’s obstruction and secular criticism, and they finally find their true love. The twisty plot, cliff-hanging love story, exciting racing scenes and dazzling jewelry …, all these make this drama take the lion’s share among Taiwan idol dramas in 2007. The two starring roles – never-old idol Jimmy and Korean beauty actress Yoo Ha-na – helped it break rating record kept by the Meteor Garden for many years.
2. The Prince Who Turns into a Frog 《王子变青蛙》
Before appearing in this drama, Ming Dao, Joe Chen, Sam Wang and Joyce Chao are all second-tier actors. With the popularity of this drama, the four actors became very popular, and especially propelled Ming Dao and co-star Joe Chen to fame.
3. La robe de mariée des cieux《天国的嫁衣》
La robe de mariée des cieux is considered as the representative work of Cyndi Wang. The drama gathers Cyndi Wang, Leon Jay Williams, Ming Dow and other pretty actors and actresses, attracting a large number of young audience.
4. Green Forest, My Home《绿光森林》
Green Forest, My Home tells a fantasy love story. The leading stars include Esther Liu, Leon Jay Williams, Ethan Juan, and Song Zhi Ai. Their excellent acting creates a dreamy green forest, bringing the audience into a romantic wonderland.
5. It Started With a Kiss《恶作剧之吻》
This play tells a love story between bumbling, pure and lovely Yuan Xiang Qin and talented young men Jiang Zhi Shu. It is adapted from Japanese manga series Itazura na Kiss. Starring Joe Cheng, Ariel Lin and Jiro Wang, this idol play saw an outstanding success in rating by audience in Taiwan.
6. The Magicians of Love《爱情魔发师》
The Magicians of Love is starred by Ming Dao, Jacky Zhu, Ehlo Huang from Taiwan boy band 183 Club. This TV series is lighthearted and interesting, offering a mix of action, fashion, and romance.
7. Meteor Garden《流星花园》
As the pioneer of Taiwan idol dramas, Meteor Garden has an unshakable position in the eyes of audience. This play not only got high rating in Taiwan but also brought the stars of F4 and Barbie Hsu to fame overnight. Its well-production and the sensation caused by F4 make this play worth a look even today.
8. Smiling Pasta《微笑pasta》
Smiling pasta is a very typed Taiwanese idol drama; both male and female leading roles are the hottest idols in Taiwan. Nicholas Teo and Cyndi Wang are not absolute good-looking boys and girls, but when the two play together, it will become very easy to impress audience. The love story of Prince and Cinderella that the series present to us has never been short of supporters at any time.
9. Corner with Love《转角遇到爱》
Tough Corner With Love is the first screen cooperation between Show Luo and Barbie Hsu. Their good teamwork in the play, coupled with popular theme of love story between rich girl and poor boy, made this drama receive a high rating in Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China. With fairy-tale romance story, funny bickering scenes, humor, this play is like a pack of delicious snacks to audience’s routine life.
10. Fated to Love You《命中注定我爱你》
Fated to Love You is starred by Joe Chen, Ethan Juan, Baron Chen and Bianca Bai. This drama holds the record of the highest average single-episode rating at 10.91 in Taiwan idol drama history, breaking the previous record kept by The Prince Who Turns Into a Frog.
