r/KDRAMA 2025 Challenge

Current Status: Serious Watcher 

Completed Challenges: 20/36

Challenges In Progress:

  • The Winning Try- Challenge #19: Kpop member OST
  • My Troublesome Star- Challenge #3a: Kimjang
  • King2Hearts- Challenge #29: Weekly Binge drama 

Challenges Needed: 13/36

  • Challenge #4.b: Adult learns to ride a bike
  • Challenge #7: Big 3 stations
  • Challenge #9: Makes a wish
  • Challenge #11: Has a pet
  • Challenge #13: Aired across 2 years
  • Challenge #15: Beloved grandma and grandpa
  • Challenge #18: Lead actor goes by stage name
  • Challenge #20: Main character is a celebrity
  • Challenge #22: Part-time job
  • Challenge #26: Professional title instead of name
  • Challenge #28: Last year's database
  • Challenge #30: Character in LGBTQ+ community
  • Challenge #35: Mid-long form drama
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  • Motel California

    1. Motel California

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    2.0

    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    - Seok-Gyung's blue and cream sweater (Ep 8) & red and black sweater (Ep 9)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - MBC 

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Hwang Jeong Gu (mentor) & Ji Kang Hee (mentee)

    Challenge #11: A drama where a character has a pet*

    - Cat named Charlie (Ep 1)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Time Skip of 10 years (Ep 1)

    - Autumn to Winter (Ep 9)

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad

    - Geum Seok Gyeong, lived in US

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - Doctor Scrubs (Ep 3)

    - Matching rings (Ep 9)

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - Na Jong Chan aka Na In Woo

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job**

    - FL works part-time at convenience store

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Yeongwol-gun (credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Manager 

  • No Gain, No Love

    2. No Gain, No Love

    Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    5.5

    Challenge #2.d: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Korean Culture Highlight - A drama where a character places a white chrysanthemum at a funeral

    - (Ep 12)


    Challenge #8: A drama where a character watches a kdrama

    -  Lovely Runner  (Ep 8)

    Challenge #9: A drama where a character makes a wish

    - Son Hae Young makes a birthday wish (Ep 12)

    Challenge #11: A drama where a character has a pet*

    - Kim Ji Uk takes cares of a cat named Kitty

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Time skip of 3 months  (Ep 4)

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - My Side by Hui (Pentagon)

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job**

    - Kim Ji Uk works pt jobs 

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - CEO, Secretary, Writer, etc.

    Challenge #28: A drama that is listed in last year’s Drama Database 

  • Bloody Heart

    3. Bloody Heart

    Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Challenge #5.c: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Character Surname - A drama with a main character whose surname is Park

    Left State Councilor Park Gye Won (Jang Hyuk, main character)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - KBS

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    Flashback to Crown Prince days and 1st marriage (Ep 1)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items 

    Everyone in the court wears the same uniform 

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - ML (King Lee Tae): Lee Chang Sun aka Lee Joon

    - ML (Left State Councilor Park Gye Won): Jung Yong Joon aka Jang Hyuk

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - A Star in the Dawn by Chung Ha (I.O.I)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name*

    Palace setting, everyone calls each other their professional title (Your Majesty, Left State Councilor, Queen, etc.)

    Challenge #28: A drama that is listed in last year’s Drama Database**

    Challenge #33: A drama from the sageuk genre

    - During Joseon Dynasty

  • My Girlfriend Is the Man!

    4. My Girlfriend Is the Man!

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Challenge #6.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Medical Emergency! - A drama where a character requires a bandaid

    - FL needs after wearing heels (Ep 1); FL needs after cutting her finger (Ep 2)

    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    Park Yun Jae's blue & black sweater (Ep 7); Min Joo wears some unique sweaters in episodes 9-10! 

    Challenge #5.c: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Character Surname - A drama with a main character whose surname is Park

    - Park Yun Jae (ML)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - KBS

    Challenge #9: A drama where a character makes a wish

    - Ji Hye wishes to see her first love again and shooting stars appear afterwards

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name**

    - Choi Ye-Won aka A Rin (FL); Kim Ji Woo aka Chuu (Main Role)

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    -  Lovey Dovey by Yoon San-Ha (Astro) and Arin (Oh My Girl)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Kim Ji Eun and Kim Ji Hye (sisters); Park Yun Jae & Park Yun A (brother and sister)

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job*

    - Park Yun Jae (ML) works part-time at a cafe

    Challenge #23: A drama featuring a scene where a character prepares for or takes an exam

    Hong Yeong Seok studying to take Civil Servant Exam (Ep 5)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Writer, Boss

  • When the Phone Rings

    5. When the Phone Rings

    Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes

    7.0

    Challenge #8: A drama where a character watches a kdrama

    -  Patients in the hospital are watching a fictional drama (Ep 7, 41 min mark)

    Challenge #6.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Medical Emergency! - A drama where a character requires a bandaid

    -  Hee-joo pushes Sa-eon out the way before getting hit by a car and puts a bandaid on after Ep 5)

    Challenge #7:  A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - MBC

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Hong Hui Joo (mentee) & Han Jin I (mentor)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Time Skip of 6 months (Ep 12)

    Challenge #13: A drama which aired across two years*

    - Nov 2024-Jan 2025

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad

    - Baek Sa Eon moves to Argan (Ep 12)

    Challenge #15: A drama starring a beloved grandma and grandpa of Kdramaland**

    - Jung Dong Hwan as Baek Jang Ho (ML's family)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - Couples pajamas & pink outfit (Ep 10)

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - ML: Ahn Yeon Seok aka Yoo Yeon Seok 

    - FL: Bae Soo Bin aka Chae Soo Bin 

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - See the Light by Lim Hyunsik (BTOB)

    - I Feel It Now by Whee In (Mamamoo) 

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Hee-jo and In-a, legal siblings through marriage 

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    -  Sa-eon says "Interpreter Hong Hee-jo", she also calls him "Spokesperson Paik Sae-on" (Ep 5 and others)

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

    Ep 1,7, 12

  • The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

    6. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

    Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Baek Kang-hyuk (mentor), Yang Jae-won (mentee)

    Challenge #8: A drama where a character watches a kdrama*

    - Ep. 3, fictional drama

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad 

    - Baek Kang-hyuk (ML) was an international doctor, a part of International Medical Association for Peace (IMAFP), an international doctors group. Lived in Syria and then Afghanistan when in Black Wings group

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items 

    - Matching Suits (Ep 8)

    - Doctor coats, nursing uniforms

    Challenge  #23: A drama featuring a scene where a character prepares for or takes an exam

    Challenge # 26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name**

    - Doctor, Nurse, Minister, Captain

  • The First Night with the Duke

    7. The First Night with the Duke

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    7.5


    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Transmigration drama; Seasonal changes (warm weather to winter later on)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - KBS

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items**

    - Court officials

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - “How about we start our love?” By Hui (Pentagon) & Boramiyu

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Cha Seon Chaek (FL) & her 3 brothers

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name*

    - Chief State Minister, Right State Minister, Prince

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2024: 2 people poster

    Challenge #33: A drama from the sageuk genre

  • What Comes after Love

    8. What Comes after Love

    Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

    5.0

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad

    - FL moves abroad to Japan to pursue music & further her education (Ep 1)

    Challenge #11: A drama where a character has a pet

    - Dog named Lightening (Ep 4, 39 min)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    Flashbacks in Japan are in the Spring (cherry blossoms blooming) and current day in Korea it is snowing (5 year time jump); Episode 1

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    FL and her coworkers at the restaurant wear the same uniform shirts and scarves 

    Challenge #20: A drama where one of the main characters is a celebrity

    - ML is famous writer in present timeline

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Choi Hong (FL) & Choi Rok (sister)

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job*

    FL gets a part time job at a restaurant to pay for living expenses (Ep 1)

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    The Westin Josun Seoul (hotel; Ep 1 post credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Writer, Interpreter, etc

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    Umbrella Scene in episode 1 

    Challenge #28: A drama that is listed in last year’s Drama Database**

  • The Witch

    9. The Witch

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    4.5

    Challenge #16: A drama where a character wears a nondescript black cap for no particular reason

    - FL on subway (Ep 1)

    Challenge #5.c: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Character Surname - A drama with a main character whose surname is Park

    - Park Mi Jeong (FL)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible**

    - Present time and high school flashbacks (Ep 1)

    - Summer to Fall to Winter transition during high school (Ep 1)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - School Uniforms in high school flashbacks

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job*

    - ML works multiple. Convenience store, coffee shop, restaurant (Ep 3)

    Challenge #23: A drama featuring a scene where a character prepares for or takes an exam

    - FL preparing to take college entrance exam (Ep 2)

    ML's friend prepares for police entrance exam (Ep 3/4)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Detective, Chairman (Ep 1)

    Challenge #27 A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2024: Tropes- Umbrella (Ep 1) & Poster- 2 people 

  • Way Back Love

    10. Way Back Love

    Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes

    7.0

     Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    School uniforms (Ep 1); Police officers (Ep 4)

    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    - FL wears blue fluffy sweater 

    Challenge #9: A drama where a character makes a wish*

    - Tae Gyeong (FL's friend) blows out her birthday candles and makes a wish 

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Present day & Senior year in high school (4-6 years ago) (Ep 1)

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name**

    - ML (Kim Ram Woo): Kim Dong Hyun aka Gong Myung  

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - If You by Kim Taerae (Zerobaseone)

    - Spring Is Gone By Chance by Yuju (GFriend)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Jung Hui Wan (FL) and  Jung Hui Ju (sister)

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Nomad Hotel (Ep 4 ending credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    Hee Wan calls Ram Woo’s mom “teacher Kim” (Ep 5)

  • Melo Movie

    11. Melo Movie

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    8.0

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Ko Gyeom (ML) & Ko Jun (brothers )

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Ma Song U (mentor) & Ko Gyeom (mentee)

    Challenge #11: A drama where a character has a pet**

    - Mu Bi's dog; Si Jun's fishes (Ep 2)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Seasons (Ep 1/2), Time Skip of 5 years (Ep 2)

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad

    - Woo Jeong hu, moved to the US when he was a kid and returned to Korea present day 

    Challenge #16: A drama where a character wears a nondescript black cap for no particular reason*

    - Jun wears a black cap frequently in flashbacks

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - School uniforms, hanboks, coats (Ep 1)

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - MC (Hong Si Jun): Jun aka Lee Jun Young

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - Surfing in the Moonlight by TXT

    Challenge #20: A drama where one of the main characters is a celebrity

    - Hong Si Jun gets popular for his movie soundtrack 

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job

    - Ko Gyeom worked in construction alongside being a movie critic (Ep 2)

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Tongyeong-si (credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Director

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2024: Trope- Shares Umbrella; Poster- 2 people 

  • Undercover High School

    12. Undercover High School

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #23: A drama featuring a scene where a character prepares for or takes an exam

    - Preparing for mid-term exam (Ep 4-5)

    Challenge #2.d: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Korean Culture Highlight - A drama where a character places a white chrysanthemum at a funeral*

    - Students at funeral (Ep 12)

    Challenge #6.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Medical Emergency! - A drama where a character requires a bandaid

    -  Yu Jeong offers Ye Na a band aid for her bleeding ankles (Ep 6)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - MBC 

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Summer to Autumn (Ep 9)

    - 5 year time skip (Ep 12)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - Work and school uniforms (Ep 1)

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name**

    - ML (Jung Hae Seong): Lee Seung Hwan aka Seo Kang Joon 

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Main Vision Village (credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Director, Agent, Vice Principal, Teacher (Ep 1)

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2024: Poster- 2 people

  • My Lovely Journey

    13. My Lovely Journey

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    7.0

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement  

    - Mungyeong City (news)

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship 

    - O Sang Sik (mentor) & Kang Yeo Reum (mentee)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring  two characters wearing matching items 

    - Group Outfits, Badges

    Challenge #18: A drama staring a lead actor who goes by a stage name**

    - FL (Kang Yeo Reum): Yoo Seung Yeon aka Gong Seung Yeon

    Challenge #20: A drama where one of the main characters is a celebrity
     

    - Kang Yeo Reum, former member 'Flower'

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job* 

    - Lee Yeon Seok, part-time video editor (Ep. 1 / 2)

    Challenge #25: A drama featuring a scene where characters are at a traditional market 

    - Yeo Reum walks through one while filming (Ep. 1)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name 

    - CEO, Producer, Director

  • My Dearest Nemesis

    14. My Dearest Nemesis

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Challenge #25: A drama featuring a scene where characters are at a traditional market

    - 2nd ML & FL (Ep 3)

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Baek Su Jeong (mentor) & Choi Na Na (mentee)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible**

    - Seasons, Time Skip of 15 years (Ep 1)

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad

    - ML lived prior in the US (Ep 2)

    Challenge #16: A drama where a character wears a nondescript black cap for no particular reason

    - ML  (Ep 3 & 4)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    School Uniform (Ep 1)

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - MC (Kim Si Won): Kwak Shi Yang aka Kwak Myeong Jin 

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - In Love With You  by Sungwoon (Wanna One)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Su Jeong & Su Bin (Sister (FL) and Brother )

    Challenge #23: A drama featuring a scene where a character prepares for or takes an exam

    - FL in class, 60 days till exam (Ep 1)

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name*

    - Director, Chief, Team Leader 

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2024: Tropes- Shares umbrella (Ep 1, extras); Poster- 2 people

  • Love Scout

    15. Love Scout

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - Tropes: Umbrella scene (end of Ep 3)

    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    - Orange cut-out sweater (Ep 9)

    Challenge #6.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Medical Emergency! - A drama where a character requires a bandaid

    Ep 3

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    SBS

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Kang Ji Hyun (mentor) & Woo Jeong Hun (mentee)

    Challenge #11: A drama where a character has a pet

    - Yoo Eun Ho owns a fish aquarium (Ep 5)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - 1 year passes (Ep 12)

    Challenge #16: A drama where a character wears a nondescript black cap for no particular reason 

    Jung Su Hyeon has a cap on while placing her books on top of the bestsellers (Episode 2)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    Kang Ji Hyun (FL) and competitor Kim Hye Jin are wearing the same purple and gold heels (Ep 3)

    - Kids backpacks (Ep 1)

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - Always Be With You by Paul Kim (Gomak Boys)

    Challenge #22: A drama where a main character has a part-time job**

    - Woo Jeong Hun starts working part time at the preschool (Ep 12)

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism 

    Challenge #25: A drama featuring a scene where characters are at a traditional market

    - Ep 5

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name*

    Many characters, workplace setting; CEO, Manager, Team Leader, Chief 

  • My Lovely Sam Soon

    16. My Lovely Sam Soon

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

    6.5

    Challenge #31: A drama that aired before 2010 

    - 2005

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations 

    - MBC

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship 

    -Sam Soon & In Hye

    Challenge #11: A drama where a character has a pet

    - A dog

    Challenge #14: A drama with a character who moves or has previously lived abroad

    -  Hee Jin returns from/goes to US; Kim Sam Soon went to Pastry School in Paris

    Challenge #15: A drama starring a beloved grandma and grandpa of Kdramaland*

    - Na Moon Hee as ML's mom

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    -  Rings, work uniforms

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name** 

    - ML (Hyun Jin Heon): Kim Tae Pyung aka Hyun Bin

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship 

    - Sam Soon & Yi Yeong

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - President, Captain

  • Fight for My Way

    17. Fight for My Way

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Challenge #32: A drama that aired in the 2010's

    - 2017

    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    - Choi Ae Ra's (FL) color-block sweater (Ep 3, 42 minute mark); Fuzzy red sweater (Ep 10)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - KBS

    Challenge #8: A drama where a character watches a kdrama

    - Ye Jin's mom comes over and turns on the drama she is watching 

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Hwang Jang Ho (Coach/Mentor) and Go Dong Man (Mentee)

    Challenge #12 A drama where changes in time are visible

    Starts in 2006 (school days) and then fast forwards to 2017 (present day)

    Challenge #16: A drama where a character wears a nondescript black cap for no particular reason

    - Park Mu Bin (Ep 3)

    Challenge #17 A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    School uniforms (Ep 1); Choi Ae Ra's Dad's matching work uniforms with 2 colleagues 

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name*

    - ML (Go Dong Man): Park Yong-Kyu aka Park Seo Joon

    Challenge #19 A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - Ambiguous by Seo Eun Kwang, Im Hyun Shik , Yook Sung Jae (BtoB)

    Challenge #25: A drama featuring a scene where characters are at a traditional market

    - Baek Seol Hee's family works in a traditional market (Ep 9 (?) her father is cutting meat in the market while talking to Kim Joo Man)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name**

    - Manager (Ep 2), Deputy Chief, Coach, "Information Desk Choi"

  • The Haunted Palace

    18. The Haunted Palace

    Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Challenge #33: A drama from the sageuk genre

    - Fictional Joseon Dynasty

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    SBS

    Challenge #9: A drama where a character makes a wish*

    - Yeo Ri makes a wish (Ep 16)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Time skip of 13 years  (Ep 1)

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - Hanboks

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name**

    - FL (Yeo Ri): Kim Ji Yun aka Bona

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism ( ending credits)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    King, Chief Eunuch, Record Examiner

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2024: Poster- 2 people

  • tvN O'PENing: The Catstody War

    19. tvN O'PENing: The Catstody War

    Korean Drama - 2025, 1 episode

    8.0

    Challenge #34: A single episode drama

    Challenge #5.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Character Surname - A drama with a main character whose surname is Kim

    - Kim Do Young (ML)

    Challenge #5.b: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Character Surname - A drama with a main character whose surname is Lee

    - Lee Yu Jin (FL)

    Challenge #6.d A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Medical Emergency! - A drama where a character has a fever after being caught in the rain

    Challenge #11 A drama where a character has a pet*

    - Pet Cat named Nori

    Challenge #21 A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Lee Yu Jin (FL) & Lee U Ram (brother)

  • Perfect Marriage Revenge

    20. Perfect Marriage Revenge

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

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

    - FL gets hit after car accident (Ep 1)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - 1 year time rewind  (Ep 1)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Han Yi Joo (FL, adopted) and  Han Yu Ra (sister); Seo Du Guk (ML) and Seo Jeong Uk (half-brother), and Seo Do Na (sister); Yoo Se Hyuk (FL's ex) and Yoo Se Hui (sister)

    Challenge #24: A drama that features location/tourism product placement

    - Gangneung (Ep 6)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name**

    - CEO, Secretary 

    Challenge #28: A drama that is listed in last year’s Drama Database* 

  • The Winning Try

    21. The Winning Try

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - "Surf" By  Kihyun (Monsta X)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations**

    - SBS

    Challenge #10: A drama featuring a mentor-mentee relationship

    - Ju Ga Ram (mentor) & Yun Seong Jun (mentee)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Time Skip of 3 years (Ep. 1); Days passing (Ep 4)

    Challenge #16: A drama where a character wears a nondescript black cap for no particular reason

    - Ep. 2

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - Sports Team Uniforms, School Uniforms

    Challenge #20: A drama where one of the main characters is a celebrity

    - Ju Ga Ram, former national rugby player

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Yun Seong Jun & Yun Seok Jun (twins)

    Challenge #23: A drama featuring a scene where a character prepares for or takes an exam

    - Studies for the civil servant exam (Ep 1); High school entrance exam (Ep 4)

    Challenge #25: A drama featuring a scene where characters are at a traditional market

    - Ep. 3

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name*

    - Coach, Principal, Vice Principal

  • My Troublesome Star

    22. My Troublesome Star

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Challenge #3.a: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama featuring a scene where kimchi is made (kimjang)

    - FL makes radish kimchi at her job (Ep 2)

    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    - FL's sweaters, she wears plenty!

    Challenge #8: A drama where a character watches a kdrama

    - FL's Dad watches dramas (Ep 3,6)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - Time skip from 1999 to 2025

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - MC (Ko Hui Yeong): Kim Ji Hyun aka Lee El  

    Challenge #20: A drama where one of the main characters is a celebrity*

    - Im Se Ra (FL) is a famous actor (1999) and trying to come back to spotlight currently (2025)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Im Se Ra/Bong Cheong Ja & Bong Da Hui 

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

    - Ep 1 

  • King2Hearts

    23. King2Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    Challenge #29: A drama previously covered by r/KDRAMA's The Weekly Binge

    - Round 19 (7 years ago)



    Challenge #1: A drama featuring a sweater worthy of The Heirs

    - ML's hole punch sweater (Ep 5)

    Challenge #7: A drama that was originally broadcast on one of Korea's terrestrial big 3 stations

    - MBC

    Challenge #8: A drama where a character watches a kdrama

    - NK soldiers watch SK dramas in their broadcast watch room (Ep 5)

    Challenge #12: A drama where changes in time are visible

    - 23 year time-skip (school aged children to adults)

    Challenge #15: A drama starring a beloved grandma and grandpa of Kdramaland

    - Lee Soon Jae,  Youn Yuh Jung, Jeon Gook Hwan

    Challenge #17: A drama featuring two characters wearing matching items

    - Officer uniforms

    Challenge #18: A drama starring a lead actor who goes by a stage name

    - FL (Kim Hang Ah): Jeon Ha Rim aka Ha Ji Won

    Challenge #19: A drama with an OST by a K-pop group member

    - Missing You Like Crazy by Taeyeon (Girls' Generation)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Prince Lee Jae Ha (ML) and Prince Lee Jae Gang (brother)

    Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name

    - Prince, Commander, Chief Secretary  

    Challenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got

    - 2 people poster, kimchi, umbrella trope

    Challenge #32: A drama that aired in the 2010's

    - 2012

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