r/KDRAMA 2026 Challenge

Current Status: 2/36

Challenges in Progress: 

Challenges Needed:

Challenge #2.e: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Wei's Wheel of Makjang - A drama where a character has plastic surgery to assume a new identity

Challenge #3.f: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Relationship Dynamics - A drama where a Coach - Athlete relationship is central to the plot

Challenge #6.d: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chaos: Diabolical Challenges - A crime drama without a serial killer storyline

Challenge #7: A drama where the characters celebrate the New Year

Challenge #9: A drama where a character does an emergency U-turn

Challenge #11: A drama where a character receives acupuncture treatment

Challenge #12: A drama where a character goes to MT and plays games

Challenge #14: A drama with a scene where a character applies a sheet mask

Challenge #16: A drama where some of the story takes place on an island

Challenge #17: A modern drama which features a character living or staying in a Hanok style house

Challenge #18: A drama with a scene where a character has to borrow floral ahjumma pants

Challenge #21: A drama with a literal cliff hanger scene

Challenge #23:  A drama that features characters taking pictures in a photobooth or photo studio

Challenge #24: A drama where a character owes money to loan sharks

Challenge #27:  A drama where a character participates in a protest

Challenge #28A drama with a supernatural main character

Challenge #32A drama in which a character dyes their nails with balsam flowers

Challenge #33: A drama with a scene where the ministers all shout "Your Majesty"

Challenge #34: A drama special with four or less episodes

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  • Idol I

    1. Idol I

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    8.5

    Challenge #8: A drama with a scene featuring a cherry blossom tree**

    - Episode 2 @ 29:31 (?)

    - Episode 5 @ 8:40 & 53:35

    Challenge #1: A drama where a character eats alone at a convenience store**

    - Se Na eats alone (Ep. 7 @ 45:20)

    Challenge #4.f: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama with a scene where a character prepares a lunch box for another character

    - La-ik makes a kimbap lunchbox for Se-na (Ep. 12)

    Challenge #5.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Literary World - A drama with a scene in which a character reads a book

    - Criminal Procedure Law Book (Ep. 2 @ 10:15)

    Challenge #13: A drama where a character leaves without drinking any of their beverage

    - Episode 7 @ 21:20

    Challenge #15: A drama where a character rushes to find someone at the airport

    - Authorities rush to find the suspect (Ep. 11)

    Challenge #20: A drama with a decades-long friendship

    - Ra Ik, Woo Seong, Jae Hee, and Yeong Bin (11 years) 

    Challenge #29: A drama with fun episodic titles*

    Challenge 31. A drama featuring a food/drink that was focused on in a "Have You Eaten?" post

    - Chimaek (Ep. 1); Tteokbokki (Ep. 9)

  • Spring Fever

    2. Spring Fever

    Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

    7.0

    Challenge #29: A drama with fun episodic titles**

    - All the titles are formatted as "Your Uncle Is... ___?" and Yoon Bom (FL) or another character always asks the question during the episode!

    Challenge #4.f: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama with a scene where a character prepares a lunch box for another character**

    - ML makes a lunch box for his nephew (Ep. 4 @ 54:41)

    Challenge #5.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Literary World - A drama with a scene in which a character reads a book

    - Man's Search for Meaning- Viktor E. Frankl (Ep. 4) 

    Challenge #8: A drama with a scene featuring a cherry blossom tree

    - Seon Jae Gyu (ML) notices they have blossomed (Ep. 1 @ 35:41)

    Challenge #10: A drama with a shower scene*

    - ML takes a shower (Ep. 3 @ 55:29)

    Challenge #13: A drama where a character leaves without drinking any of their beverage

    - Episode 1 @ 18:35

    Challenge #19: A drama where characters go camping or hiking

    - Hiking (Ep. 1 @ 20:50)

    Challenge #25: A drama with realistic bedtime rituals

    - Phone down, light off (Ep. 3 @ 22:30)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character introduces themselves at a new school or workplace

    - Paralegal (Ep. 6 @ 7:20)

    Challenge #31: A drama featuring a food/drink that was focused on in a "Have You Eaten?" post

    - Tteokkbokki (Ep. 1 @ 15:10)

  • Our Universe

    3. Our Universe

    Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Challenge #19: A drama where characters go camping or hiking

    - FL & ML go camping with Woo Joo and neighbors (Ep. 5 @ 17:50)

    Challenge #10: A drama with a shower scene

    - Tae Hyung is in the show (Ep. 3/4)

    Challenge #23:  A drama that features characters taking pictures in a photobooth or photo studio**

    -  Tae Hyung takes pictures of Woo Joo in a studio (Ep. 4)

    Challenge #25: A drama with realistic bedtime rituals*

    - Pajamas (Ep. 2 @ 37:45); Woo Joo's bath times

    Challenge #31: A drama featuring a food/drink that was focused on in a "Have You Eaten?" post

    - Japchae, FL eats it with her sister  (Ep.1); Tteokbokki (Ep. 1); Chimaek, both teams go out after a meeting (Ep. 6)

    Challenge #36: A drama featuring a Truck of Doom™ *

    - Sister and Brother-in-law get hit ( Ep. 1 @ 40:20)

  • Undercover Miss Hong

    4. Undercover Miss Hong

    Korean Drama - 2026, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #30: A drama which features an actor playing dual roles

    - Park Shin Hye (Hong Geum-bo undercover as Hong Jang-mi)

    Challenge #4.f: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama with a scene where a character prepares a lunch box for another character*

    - Mi Suk makes one for Bok Hui (Ep 6)

    Challenge #5.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Literary World - A drama with a scene in which a character reads a book

    - Third Wave - Alvin Toffler (Ep. 1 @ 1:10)

    Challenge #13: A drama where a character leaves without drinking any of their beverage*

    -  Exec meeting (Ep. 1 @ 14:45)

    Challenge #22:  A drama where the main character’s parents own a food/drink related business**

    - Hong Geum-bo's parents - Restaurant (Ep. 1)

    Challenge #25: A drama with realistic bedtime rituals

    - Pajamas & lights out (Ep 6)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character introduces themselves at a new school or workplace

    - Intern & CEO (Ep. 2)

    Challenge #29: A drama with fun episodic titles

    Challenge #31: A drama featuring a food/drink that was focused on in a "Have You Eaten?" post

    - Chimaek (Ep. 1); Tteokbokki (Ep 5); Miyeokguk (Ep 7, 11)

  • Once Again

    5. Once Again

    Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes

    8.5

    Challenge #35: A mid-long form drama

    100 episodes, 35 min avg

    Challenge #4.f: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama with a scene where a character prepares a lunch box for another character

    Challenge #9: A drama where a character does an emergency U-turn

    - Gyu Jin does one to get to Na Hee?

    Challenge #22:  A drama where the main character’s parents own a food/drink related business

    - Main family owns a fried chicken restaurant 

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character introduces themselves at a new school or workplace

    Challenge #31: A drama featuring a food/drink that was focused on in a "Have You Eaten?" post

    - Jjanjangmyeon

  • In Your Radiant Season

    6. In Your Radiant Season

    Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

    Challenge #5.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Literary World - A drama with a scene in which a character reads a book

    - Mr. Park (coffee shop owner) is reading a book (Ep. 1 @ 20:50)

    Challenge #36: A drama featuring a Truck of Doom™

    - FL's parents (Ep. 1 @ 1:00:50)

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