Reddit KDRAMA Challenge 2023
Be on the lookout for Sashimi, Jewelry PPL, Restaurant that's on KDL, Rich/Poor couple... Done with those
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1. One Shot Scandal
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
#1 Has tropes that are also in The Heirs (In Jan check-in, someone counted 12 already) while it was still on-going.
Completed 5 March
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2. Send a Fan Letter
Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
#31 Got <2% Nielson for an episode#2 Subverts a trope - end of the Drama within the drama, Couple looking at a shooting star, "It's pretty"[ "Yes, you are" ] - and then... Funniest scene this year. so far.
Completed 14 March
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3. Jealousy Incarnate
Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes
#3. referenced in another drama - in Legend of the Blue Sea, FL met new guy (male mermaid) who taught her romantic relationship. He said that "all human males are the incarnation of jealousy" and suggested his help. It was ML from Jealousy Incarnate's cameo. tip from IChooseMy OwnUser Name in spotted this week post March 4th 2023
Completed 4 June
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4. Let's Eat 3
Korean Drama - 2018, 14 episodes
#3 drama referenced - Full House. Ep 2 FL is watching it on TV. Ep 3 Guys are watching a drama, but I don't recognise it... More episodes with other old dramas on TV.
#4 Wheel of food: Hoe (sashimi) - maybe, be on the lookout for it. Already in Episode 1! Croaker sashimi. Ep 10 Blowfish sashimi Ep11 Long legged octopus
#5 subverts trope - FL gives ML piggyback ride when he is drunk
#7. Wheel of Locations - Restaurant - I'm sure there will be at least one!
KDL: This branch of Gupo Guksu [성북동구포국수], also known as Gupo Guksu #1 [구포국수 1호점] — which serves dishes like bossam, pajeon and noodles (guksu) — is located along Seongbuk-ro [성북로] in Seoul’s neighborhood Seongbuk [Seongbuk-dong/성북동] in the Seongbuk District [Seongbuk-gu/성북구].
Completed 31 January
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5. Fated to Love You
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
#5 Trope Rich/Poor Couple
# 14 OST by Ailee nominated
Completed 24 March
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6. Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me
Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
#6 Jewelry PPL
Ten tons of earrings! J.ESTINA brand sponsor
Completed: 11 March
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7. Reason I didn't Confess
Korean Special - 2020, 1 episode
#7. Wheel of Locations: Restaurant on MDL
Alleyway Gwanggyo (Although they don't actually go inside.)
Completed 21 Feb
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8. Delivery Man
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
#8 ML was a child actor - Yoon Chan Young
#25. Liked the poster at first sight --looks cheerful - sort of taxi Driver and Hotel del Luna combi, only hopefully funnyCompleted 6 April
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9. Karma: Seven Joseon Notices
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
#9 Stars well-known supporting actor - Jo Han Chul
#16 FL has same zodiac signCompleted: 19 May
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10. Daughter-in-Law
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
#10 starring an actress from my 1st drama, Dong Yi. She was the queen.
12 x 20 min :D Stressful, but short. & now I want to see part 2...
Completed 6 June
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11. Trot Lovers
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
# 11 FL previously won best new actress in Reply 1997.
Completed 4 May
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12. Brain Works
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
#12 Star is current member of Kpop group
Jung Yong Hwa from CNBLUE
Completed 28 Feb
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13. Entre nouilles et démons 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
# 13 Two or more of the cast have been together before
Loved the 1st one. I finished this one, but made myself keep going for the challenge more than anything. Tis a pity.
Completed 8 September
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14. Family: The Unbreakable Bond
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
#13. Co-stars on multiple occasions - Jang Hyuk & Jang Na Ra
Undercover spy, married to housekeeping service wife
Not streaming in my region :(
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15. Goblin
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
#14 OST that won a MAMA Award for best OST - background music is also amazing. Each song is also so well placed / used in the drama. Such a rich diversity. One of the reasons this is my favourite drama of all time. 4th re-watch this time around.
Completed 21 July
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16. See You In My 19th Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
#15 Multigenerational Cast! in more ways than one.
Drama makes me feel like maybe it is a mistake to read the Webtoon beforehand. The changes were not well thought out. and the contrast was huge.
Completed 24 July
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17. King the Land
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
#16 FL's BFF is my same zodiac - Go Won Hee
Completed 6 August
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18. Understanding Love
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
#5 Wheel of tropes: Rich/poor couple -
maybe?Definitely#17 Alma Mater was a plot point
Completed Feb 11
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19. Writing Your Fate
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
#18 Dream interpretation (0nly 5 hours ) Goblin feels
#29 suggested by another KDC challenger: u/RayInRed (March check-in)
Completed 2 April
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20. Drama Special Season 9: The Tuna and the Dolphin
Korean Special - 2018, 1 episode
#20 Actor is an athlete
Completed 29 March
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21. Kairos
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Challenges 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 19, 36 (multi timelines)
#19 No Romance
see last WB post for Ahjumma's list of how they fit.
Completed Feb 17 with Weekly Binge
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22. Our Blooming Youth
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
# 21 cross-dressing/ disguises -FL & 2FL, also CP goes among the people in disguise
Completed 11 April
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23. Model Taxi 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
#21. False identities or disguises
#22. Revenge
Completed 15 April
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24. You Drive Me Crazy
Korean Special - 2018, 4 episodes
#23. with an animal pet - hedgehog (Weekly Binge mentioned it before.) 4 eps
Completed February
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25. He is Psychometric
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
#24 Drama I've always wanted to see
Completed 16 June
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26. Maybe A Little Spicy Today
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
#25 Liked the poster at first sight - Kim Sabu cooking! Warm light.
Completed: 13 April
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27. Park Ha Kyung Travel Diary
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
#26 WriterDirector whose work I have enjoyed in the past - Samjin Company English Class
Completed 10 June
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28. Dr. Romantic 3
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
#13 Actors have been in more dramas together#26 Like the screenwriter's previous works (seasons 1 & 2)
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29. Thank You
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
#26 Screenwriter I enjoy - Chocolate, I'm Sorry,I Love You; and Uncontrollably Fond - this one looks happier than those. Jang Hyuk, SSREp 1 confusing editting.
Aloha
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30. Arthdal Chronicles Season 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
#13 Actors together on multiple occaisions
# 26 Writer director that I have liked before
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31. Kiss Ghost
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
#27 On an existing list from Kdramarecommends - What to watch when you don't have much time. 2.5 hours long
Completed 14June
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32. Switch: Change the World
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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33. Tomorrow
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
#29 suggested (or at least wrote about in January Check-in) by u/IChoseMyOwnUserName who gave suggestions for several challenges that this could be used for, but funnily enough, not this one :D I had written it down as a possibility for #2, but used something different for that. Sweet Dog episode made me cry. Really liked Ryeon's back story.
#30 title is direct translation
Completed 5 August
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34. Shall I Have a Cup of Coffee?
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
# 30 Direct translation - re-watch for me! Such a great mentor-mentee combo. Love the regulars. Also memorable the coffee machine ep. and the coffee critic role - Choi Heart.
Completed 4 Sept
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35. Half of a Half
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
#31 Less than 2% Nielson rating for at least one episode. Ratings were so low, that it was cut from 16 to 12 eps. A shame that it was cut so deeply - that cranked up the pace just to finish off the plot points in the last couple of episodes, which was done well enough, but it lost a bit of that slow calmness. Beautifully shot and acted, Thoughtful script. Love the OST!!! Reading the old On-Air discussions, I was happy to find that Koreandramaland.com posted an overview with locations, music and literature references. A Piece of Your Mind overview
Completed 14 July
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36. Drama Special Season 8: If We Were A Season
Korean Special - 2017, 1 episode
#32 One episode drama
Completed 27 March
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37. Five Enough
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
#33 Long Format
on my list a long time... Shin Hye Sun? She has such a sweet romance
Completed 21 May
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38. You Are The Best!
Korean Drama - 2013, 50 episodes
#33 Long Format
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39. My Life's Golden Age
Korean Drama - 2008, 56 episodes
#33 Long Format (56)
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40. The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
#33 Long Format
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41. My Only One
Korean Drama - 2018, 106 episodes
#33 Long Format
on the recs page
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42. Les Joies Et Les Peines du Travail
Korean Special - 2020, 1 episode
#34 Drama with less than 500 viewers on MDL
Completed 6 February
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43. Secret Investigation Record
Korean Drama - 2010, 12 episodes
#35 At least 10 years old - aka Joseon X-files. Only 12 episodes.
on DramaCool (Tried Prime as suggested on the MDL page, but it wasn't there.)
Mix between My Love from the Star and Grimm. Completed 28 June
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44. My Perfect Stranger
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
# 36 fits a challenge from previous year 2022: #20 Multiple times
*****Loved this! Completed 20 June