r/KDRAMA 2025 Challenge
Current Status: Chaebol Watcher x1!!!!
Completed Challenges: 36/36
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1. Motel California
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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2. No Gain, No Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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 KittyChallenge #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
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3. A Hundred Memories
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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4. Our Unwritten Seoul
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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)
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5. Bloody Heart
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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
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6. My Girlfriend Is the Man!
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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7. Moon River
Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
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
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8. When the Phone Rings
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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
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9. tvN O'PENing: Our Beautiful Summer
Korean Special - 2024, 2 episodes
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
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10. The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Korean Drama - 2025, 8 episodes
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
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11. Last Summer
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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12. The First Night with the Duke
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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 -
13. Rain or Shine
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Challenge #13: A drama which aired across two years
- Dec 2017- Jan 2018Challenge #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 occurredChallenge #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 posterChallenge #32: A drama that aired in the 2010's
- 2017
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14. What Comes after Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
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 timelineChallenge #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, etcChallenge #27: A drama that fills a wheel of chance option from previous drama challenges you wish you got
- Umbrella Scene in episode 1Challenge #28: A drama that is listed in last year’s Drama Database**
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15. Bon Appetit, Your Majesty
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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16. The Witch
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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
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17. Way Back Love
Korean Drama - 2025, 6 episodes
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)
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18. Drama Special Season 12: A Moment of Romance
Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode
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
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19. The Winning Try
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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20. My Troublesome Star
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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21. Melo Movie
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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
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22. Study Group
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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
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23. Undercover High School
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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24. My Lovely Journey
Korean Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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
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25. My Dearest Nemesis
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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26. Dynamite Kiss
Korean Drama - 2025, 14 episodes
Challenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name
- Team Leader, DirectorChallenge #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)
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27. Love Scout
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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
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28. Perfect Marriage Revenge
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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, SecretaryChallenge #36: A drama featuring a Truck of Doom™
- FL gets hit after car accident (Ep 1) -
29. The King 2 Hearts
Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes
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
- MBCChallenge #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 HwanChallenge #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 -
30. Light on Me
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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.EChallenge #26: A drama where a character calls another character by their professional title instead of name
- President, teacher
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31. My Lovely Sam Soon
Korean Drama - 2005, 16 episodes
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
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32. Fight for My Way
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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 JoonChallenge #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"
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33. The Haunted Palace
Korean Drama - 2025, 16 episodes
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
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34. tvN O'PENing: The Catstody War
Korean Drama - 2025, 1 episode
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)
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35. Dr. Romantic
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
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
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36. Spice up Our Love
Korean Drama - 2024, 2 episodes
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



































