r/KDRAMA 2025 Challenge

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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 

  • A Hundred Memories

    3. A Hundred Memories

    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)

    - Yeong Rye's mom is in the process of making kimchi (Ep 5, 31 min mark)

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

    - Yeong Rye & Jong Hui Sweaters (multiple eps)

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

    - Ep 2

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

    - Jae Pil's Step mom watches an unknown Drama (Ep 1, 12 min mark)

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

    - Random birthday girl in restaurant makes a wish; Jeong Hui makes a birthday wish in a flashback (Ep 7)

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

    - 7 year time skip (Ep 6)

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

    - Trailer; somewhere in ep 1-4

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

    - Bus Attendant Uniforms, School Uniforms

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Young Rye, Yeong Sik, Yeong Bae, Yeong Mi (siblings); Jae Pil & Se Ri (brother & sister)

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

     - High School Exam (Ep. 2)

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

    - Yeong Rye's mom works in a traditional market (multiple eps)

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

    - Bus Attendant, Bus Driver

  • Our Unwritten Seoul

    4. Our Unwritten Seoul

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #4.b: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Common Scenes - A drama where a character learns to ride a bike as an adult

    - Yoo Mi Rae (Ep. 2)

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

    - FL sweater (Ep. 1 / 3 / 12)

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

    - Ho-su cuts his finger (Ep. 4)

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

    - Lee Chung Gu (mentor) & Lee Ho Su (mentee)

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

    - Cho Myeong Gap has a dog (Ep. 1)

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

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

    - Han Se Jin, moves to the US (Ep. 12)

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

    - (Ep. 5)

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

    - (School Uniforms)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Yoo Mi-ji and Yoo Mi-rae (twins)

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

    - Yoo Mi Ji (Yoo Mi Rae), part-time Strawberry Farm (Ep. 2)

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

    - Medical (Ep. 1 / 11), University Entrance (Ep. 12)

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

    - Vice-Director, Judge, Doctor, Director

    Challenge #30: A drama with a character that is a part of the LGBTQ+ community

    - is gay (Ep. 6)

  • Bloody Heart

    5. 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!

    6. 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

  • Moon River

    7. Moon River

    Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes

    10

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

    - MBC

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

    - Park Dal I (FL)

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

    - Crown Prince has a dog (Ep 1)

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

    5 year flashbacks; 6 year time skip (Ep 14)

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

    - Palace workers (court officials, court ladies, etc.)

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

    ML (Crown Prince Yi Gang): Kim Yoon Hwan aka Kang Tae Oh

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

    - "Someone Tell Me" by Solar (Mamamoo)

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

    - Left State Minister prepares to take his military exam (flashbacks)

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

    - Crown Prince, Left State Minister, etc.

    Challenge #33: A drama from the sageuk genre

    - Fictional Joseon Dynasty

  • When the Phone Rings

    8. 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

  • tvN O'PENing: Our Beautiful Summer

    9. tvN O'PENing: Our Beautiful Summer

    Korean Special - 2024, 2 episodes

    9.0

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

    - Nara makes a birthday wish (Ep 2)

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

    - School uniforms 

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Areum, Dawoon,  Woori, and Nara (quadruplets)

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

    - Teacher

  • The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

    10. 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

  • Last Summer

    11. Last Summer

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    6.5

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

    - Ha Gyeong has a pet dog named "Subak" (Ep 1)

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

    - KBS

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

    - Baek Do Ha lived in the US 

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

    - School uniforms, helmets, vests (Ep 1)

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

    - come back

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Baek Do Ha & Baek Do Yeong (Twins)

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

    - Mayor, Director

  • The First Night with the Duke

    12. 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

  • Rain or Shine

    13. Rain or Shine

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Challenge #13: A drama which aired across two years

    - Dec 2017- Jan 2018

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

    - Seo Ju Won wears a cream mixed-striped sweater (Ep 8, 28 min mark); plenty of sweaters from SML and other characters!

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

    - FL puts some on ML hand wounds (Ep 10)

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

    - Moon Su's mom comes a random drama while flipping through channels (Ep  4 or 5)

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

    - Flashback to 12 years ago when mall tragedy occurred 

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

    - Na Moon Hee (support role)

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

    - Construction uniform and hard hats

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

    - Stand by Me by Lee Chang Min (2AM)

    - What Do You Need To Say by Lee Jun Ho (2PM)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Lee Gang Doo (ML) & Lee Jae Young (sister)

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

    - FL visits one and buys donuts (Ep 11, 27 min mark)

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

    - CEO, Director, Artist 

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

    - 2 people poster

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

    - 2017

  • What Comes after Love

    14. 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**

  • Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

    15. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    8.0

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

    - Jang Gwang as Chang Seon (ML's Eunuch)

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

    - Shooting stars (Ep 9)

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

    - Yeon Ji Yeong (mentor) & Seo Gil Geum (mentee)

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

    - Flashforward (Ep 1); Time Travel (Ep 1 / 12)

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

    - Yeon Ji Yeong, lived in France (Ep 1)

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

    - Chef Uniform, Hanboks

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

    - "I Find You" by Do Young (NCT)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - King Yi Heon (ML) & Prince Jin Myeong (brother)

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

    - Physical Examination (Ep. 5)

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

    - Andong City, Mungyeong City (credits)

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

    - Chief Royal Cook, Chief Royal Secretary

    Challenge #33: A drama from the sageuk genre

    - Fictional Joseon Dynasty

  • The Witch

    16. The Witch

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    4.0

    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

    17. 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)

  • Drama Special Season 12: A Moment of Romance

    18. Drama Special Season 12: A Moment of Romance

    Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode

    7.5

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

    ML (Cha Min Jae): Kim Yoon Hwan aka Kang Tae Oh

    Challenge #3.e: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama where a character eats/drinks at a pojangmacha

    - ML drinks at one 

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

    - Oh Jin (FL)

    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

    - School uniforms

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

    - Teacher

    Challenge #34: A single episode drama

  • The Winning Try

    19. The Winning Try

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    9.5

    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

    20. My Troublesome Star

    Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes

    8.0

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

    - FL's sweaters, she wears plenty!

    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 #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 #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 

  • Melo Movie

    21. 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 

  • Study Group

    22. Study Group

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    9.0

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

    - Convenience store (Ep 9)

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

    - Ep 5

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

    - Ms. Lee Han Gyeong (mentor) study group (mentees)

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

    - School uniforms

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

    - MC (Pi Han Ul): Kim Min Woo aka Cha Woo Min

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

    - "Backpacker" Park Gun Wook (ZB1)

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship 

    - Lee Ji U and Lee Hyeon U (sister and brother)

    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 

    - Teacher

  • Undercover High School

    23. 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

    24. My Lovely Journey

    Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes

    6.5

    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

    25. 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

  • Dynamite Kiss

    26. Dynamite Kiss

    Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes

    7.0

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

    - Team Leader, Director

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

    -  "Over-Blanched Spinach" Sweater (Ep. 1)

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

    - Ep 2

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

    - Badges, Stylists Outfits

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

    - "Say You Love Me" by Wendy (Red Velvet);  Don't Give it Up by BB Girls 

    Challenge #21: A drama which features a sibling relationship

    - Go Da Rim & Go Da Jeong (sisters)

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

    - Go Da Rim, multiple part-times (Ep. 1)

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

    - Go Da Rim, studies for Civil Servant Exam (Ep. 1)

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

    - Jeju (Ep. 1)

  • Love Scout

    27. 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 

  • Perfect Marriage Revenge

    28. Perfect Marriage Revenge

    Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

    8.5

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

    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 #36: A drama featuring a Truck of Doom™

    - FL gets hit after car accident (Ep 1)

  • The King 2 Hearts

    29. The King 2 Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    8.5

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

    - Round 19 (2018)



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

    - ML's hole punch sweater (Ep 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 8, 42 min mark

    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); FL watches High Kick (Ep 8)

    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),  King Lee Jae Gang (brother), Princess Lee Jae Shin (sister)

    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

  • Light on Me

    30. Light on Me

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #30: A drama with a character that is a part of the LGBTQ+ community

    - BL Kdrama

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

    - Da On wears one between eps 1-6; Si Un's blue, white. and brown sweater (Ep 8)

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

    - Woo Tae Kyung needs a bandaid for his face 

    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

    - Da On gets sicks (Ep 8)

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

    - Seo Haet Bit (Teacher/Mentor) and Woo Tae Kyung (Mentee)

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

    - School uniforms 

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

    - ML (Woo Tae Kyung)Yoon Yong Bin aka Lee Sae On  

    - ML (No Sin U): Kang Shin Cheol  aka Kang You Seok 

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

    - "Spark" by A.C.E

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

    - President, teacher

  • My Lovely Sam Soon

    31. My Lovely Sam Soon

    Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes

    6.0

    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

    32. 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

    33. 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

    34. tvN O'PENing: The Catstody War

    Korean Drama - 2025, 1 episode

    8.5

    Challenge #34: A single episode drama

    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)

  • Dr. Romantic

    35. Dr. Romantic

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.0

    Challenge #35: A mid-long form drama

    - 21 hours

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

    - Ep 9

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

     - Ep 8

    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

    - Teacher Kim (mentor) & multiple mentees

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

    - Time Skip of 5 years (Ep 2); Autumn to Winter (Ep 9)

    Challenge #13: A drama which aired across two years

    - Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

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

    - Shin Hyung Jung, lives in the US (Ep 15)

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

    - Teenage Kang Dong Joo wears one (Ep 1)

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

    - Doctor Scrubs & Gowns

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

    - ML (Kang Dong Joo): Ahn Yeon Seok  aka Yoo Yeon Seok

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

    - "Forever Love" by Haebin (Gugudan)

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

    - Doctor, Chairman

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

    - 2016

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

    - Ep 1 & 5

  • Spice up Our Love

    36. Spice up Our Love

    Korean Drama - 2024, 2 episodes

    7.0

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

    - Ep 1 

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

    - Kang Ha Jun needs one for his busted lip (Ep 1)

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

    - Days passing by in web novel; stuck in her book 

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

    - Director, Secretary, Author, Bus Driver

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