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 #28: A drama with a supernatural main character
Challenge #32: A 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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1. Idol I
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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)
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2. Spring Fever
Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes
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)
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3. Our Universe
Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes
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)
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4. Undercover Miss Hong
Korean Drama - 2026, 16 episodes
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)
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5. Once Again
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
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 -
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)





