Role Reversal (RR) Drama Lovers Club

 Arclei:

my PTW- it's endless!!

I just completely cleaned out my MDL PTW  list. Now, I only have eight titles on it, two of which are currently airing, and one that hasn't even started filming yet. I decided to do a complete sweep because every time I looked at the list, it stressed me out. 

With my clean slate, I think I'm going to use my MDL PTW for dramas that have not aired or have not started filming yet.

I already have a separate list of BL, J dramas, and RR titles you guys have recommended. I don't need one for Korean because most of the Korean dramas that I plan on watching have all been out for years so it's easy to look them up when I'm ready to watch something. 

Oh, and I also completely wiped out my on-hold list no, I only have six titles on there I've been a busy girl  XD

Episode 1 to your response to my comment.

 Simi_Tutu:

after the 5-minute stair 😂😂😂

You cracked my up on that one.

Bound by Sin - Episode 1 

Finally I'm joining in the fun as well! Bonus fact: the first episode is now free on YouTube so I think the whole drama is going to drop there too. Still thank you, Arclei, for the other link. <3 But having the drama on YouTube means I can make GIFs of my favourite scenes hehe. 🤭 It's been so long since I last made them and the quality is a bit rusty but enjoy them nevertheless.

Turns out that the spoiler function doesn't work on gifs/images so spoiler warning for some scenes from the first episode!! (nothing major though)

Mix of my own thoughts and responses to all of you: 

• The first scene... Wowowowow. 😲 my jaw was on the floor.
• FL is gorgeous, stunning, beautiful, the sparkly silver party dress and the jewellery suited her SO WELL
• Yeah, I hope that her fiancé won't be causing troubles... But their talk about "buying and taking" was entertaining to watch. 
• I totally forgot about Xu Yawei being in the car lmao. 
• I think the ML knows how to use a lighter (cut him some slack, guys), he was just too flustered by the FL already 🤭 (who wouldn't be?)
  • I hate cigarettes/cigars irl but in dramas they always make them look so good lol, I love smoking scenes in dramas

• i'm obssessed with her stance, how she watches him, everything!!

  the way he looks at her when she grabs his hand omg

• him moving his gaze away but then looking right back at her while she watches him the WHOLE time!!

• Glad to know that we're all going crazy over the comment about ML's straight back 😏
• The narration really threw me off. I didn't even think that the narrator could be (older) ML so I was like "Who are you? Why are you talking right now?" 
• I loved the scene with her pulling out the gun. I just love women with any weapons. And she was so nonchalant about it, just pointing it at her brother's head, she was really done with him lol.
• What I'm looking forward to in the next eps based on the intro:
  • blindfold scene ofc
  • handcuffs scene in the bathtub
  • their reunion after he gets back into the army (I guess it's that situation?)
  • And there definitely seems to be some gunfight situation with the ML walking with the soldiers/guards on the street 

 Simi_Tutu:

I just completely cleaned out my MDL PTW  list

Wooooooooooooah, that's impressive!!! :O congratulations! that's quite some deep-cleaning you did! xD 

I honestly don't really use my built-in PTW list nearly as much as I probably could. I instead use 10-15 custom lists T_T But every once in a while I go through my CW and O-H list and remove the titles I won't be getting back to anytime soon. Both are still disasters tho, haha

 Arclei:

I honestly don't really use my built-in PTW list nearly as much

Not only can they be a source of stress, but they also lack the charm and aesthetic appeal that users have grown fond of over the years with MDL, much like you have.

 Your favorite dramas are often tied to specific tags that resonate with you, so why not let your list reflect those preferences? This way, you'll be more inclined to explore the titles that truly excite you, rather than the random selections you added on a whim, which often end up gathering dust on the list. It’s a classic case of out of sight, out of mind!

I also have side lists that I refer to for my recommendations, which includes my RR picks, J-Drama PTW's BL- PTW, and a random PTW list filled with dramas that I’m not quite sure where to categorize. Honestly, that random drama list is probably the one I consult the least. It’s mostly packed with popular titles from MDL that I’m on the fence about watching, even though they do catch my eye. 

In contrast, the other three lists I mentioned are curated based on my personal interests and favorite tags, so I find myself checking them regularly. The numbers on those lists fluctuate quite a bit, depending on how many dramas I manage to binge in a week. I’ve thought about integrating them into my built-in MDL list since they’re always changing, I like that they won’t just sit there collecting dust. Plus, I can’t help but appreciate the cover art as I scroll through my custom list—it's the little things that bring joy.

 Simi_Tutu:

Your favorite dramas are often tied to specific tags that resonate with you, so why not let your list reflect those preferences?

Yes exactlyyyyyy

 Simi_Tutu:

It’s a classic case of out of sight, out of mind!

the ADHD weakness and superpower T_T 

 Simi_Tutu:

so I find myself checking them regularly

Yes, it's the same for me. I check my more specific PTW lists way more than my general 'caught my eye/might be interesting/eventually I'll check it' lists XD

 Simi_Tutu:

I can’t help but appreciate the cover art as I scroll through my custom list

Wholeheartedly agree. I'm a visual person in this sense. I often remember titles based on their covers. With custom lists I can also add notes and links which I otherwise miss in the regular watchlist (even though there IS a function for it, it's just not easily visible unless you click). 

 Arclei:

.. or maybe there's another reason,

I can see you saying all this super fast and getting out of breath lmao.

 Arclei:

the ADHD weakness and superpower

Hahaha YES!

 Arclei:

With custom lists I can also add notes and links

Yes, I love this function!! It's so convenient, it lets me see everything all in one space.

 Simi_Tutu:

I can see you saying all this super fast and getting out of breath lmao.

That's exactly how I intended it to come off xDD

 Simi_Tutu:

The Twelve Days of GIF Battles!

Ooooo, that sounds interestiiiing! 

I like the prompt approach ^^ Something we can work on cooking up