Why Not Challenge

Documentation of my personal experience during the Why Not challenge (can be found on my profile page).   

Challenge Started: Nov. 23, 2021  |  Challenge Finished: 

kate_xulansis nov 24, 2021
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  • He is Psychometric

    1. He is Psychometric

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Status: Finished

    KOREAN:


  • Giver: Fukushu no Zoyosha

    2. Giver: Fukushu no Zoyosha

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

    JAPANESE: 


  • Professional Single

    3. Professional Single

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    CHINESE:


  • Devil Beside You

    4. Devil Beside You

    Taiwanese Drama - 2005, 20 episodes

    8.0

    Status: Finished

    TAIWANESE: 


  • Dok Ruk Rim Tang

    5. Dok Ruk Rim Tang

    Thai Drama - 2010, 29 episodes

    8.0

    THAI: 


  • Coffee Prince

    6. Coffee Prince

    Filipino Drama - 2012, 35 episodes

    FILIPINO:


  • I'm a Pet At Dali Temple

    7. I'm a Pet At Dali Temple

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 22 episodes

    6.5

    Status: Finished

    ROMANCE: 

    • Dec 12, 2021: episode 1/22
      • Cute cat. Cute girl. Terrible CGI cat lol
    • Same date: episode 11/22
      • Okay, thankfully the CGI cat is not around lots (hallelujah). FL is just as cute as a button. I like her. Normally I'm not into physically weaker FLs but she's somehow charmed me with her positivity and straightforwardness (me and every guy in the drama).  She's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but honestly, no one really is in this drama. The plot is very simple. Everything is extra fluffy, so I'm not really mad the plot for the non-romance stuff seems to be pretty relaxed and simple to follow.  MLs are fun to look at, I personally thing the 2nd ML is just an absolute doll. But I never stray from the main ML normally, even if they show literally no emotion (I root for the characters that obviously want to be together. I can't root for someone who's feelings are one sided). Hoping it keeps up the same energy and doesn't all of the sudden get super dark and complicated (fingers crossed).  
    • Oct 27, 2022: finished
      • I totally started it over like two days ago and... scratch everything but for the FL being adorable and the plot being relatively fluffy and simple and the HORRIBLE CGI cat (seriously that cat looks terrible). I really liked the FL despite her flaws, but the acting was pretty atrocious from everyone else at times, and man, did I want to sleep through it after episode 16. But I got through it, and it was meh overall. I definitely have a huge crush on the FL actress, she's gorgeous so at least there is that.  All and all, it did keep the same energy mostly; just sometimes got a bit boring or lack luster with some of the plot wrap ups. I give it a 6/10 (maybe even a 6.5 solely for the FL). 
  • Khun Por Jorm Sa

    8. Khun Por Jorm Sa

    Thai Drama - 2018, 18 episodes

    COMEDY:


  • Kill Me, Heal Me

    9. Kill Me, Heal Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    PSYCHOLOGICAL: 


  • Honey, Don't Run Away

    10. Honey, Don't Run Away

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    9.0

    Status: Finished

    HISTORICAL:

    • 1-3 ep (Nov12)
      pretty cute, I'm really enjoying the 2nd ML.
    • Nov 13: finished
      This is so good, but the ML is so angsty and secretive. I love 2nd ML so much oml. But I don't dislike the ML either, i just wish he would be honest so they could all figure out a solution together. Hell, even 2ndML would prefer that. I LOVED the crime part about it, i think their take on solving the puzzle of crime is really unique in a way. And i really loved the three leads friendship, totally endearing. The few negatives i think are (1) FL's emotions after a death feels like is lacking. Wait, i think thats basically it. It's lower budget but idc, i really loved it. The characters are all so sweet and lovely, and the way the stories all intertwine is so well thought out.
  • Love Cross

    11. Love Cross

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes

    7.0

    Status: On Hold

    *already on my CW list*

    FANTASY:

    • Nov. 23, 2021, episode 16/36: 
      • It's good, but it hasn't kept my interest very well. Nothing to really complain about. But nothing really to praise about it yet, either. 
  • Hotel del Luna

    12. Hotel del Luna

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Status: On Hold

    *already of my CW list*

    HORROR:

    • Nov. 23, 2021, episode 1: 
      • Starts off great. High expectations. Seems interesting and different from what I usually watch. (Didn't binge due to life lol)
  • Daebak Real Estate

    13. Daebak Real Estate

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.0

    Status: Finished

    MYSTERY:

    • Dec 29th-Jan 2: (6/16 episodes) It's so good. It's not without it's issues (imo), but it's very enjoyable. I personally get a little bored from the business home buying stuff, but the ghost stuff is great! I'm excited to find out more about our leads' pasts!
    • Dec 29 2022 - Jan 3 2023 (finished): The crying scenes and the overall emotional scenes are an entire ten out of ten. The acting was phenomenal in those parts. And the writing was so touching, heartbreaking, and hopeful all at the same time. But where the score fell for me was how it occasionally dragged and the boring business side of house selling lol. But it was seriously so good AND we accidentally got some asexual representation going on. Anyways, I'm crying, that was heartbreaking (but in a hope filled way). I gotta give it a 9/10 for those amazing emotional scenes, woooo, they got me crying my eyes out.
    • I want to add that I normally only watch dramas for the romance, and even though it wasn't like other dramas, romance and falling in love is STILL in this drama. But it's not with skin contact or typical romantic scenes... it's how they learn each other and depend and think of one another in everything that they do. They love each other completely and respect one another just as much. There IS romance, it's just not a normative one and imo it was really wholesome and refreshing and I'm crying because it's so cute.
  • Not Quite Dead Yet

    14. Not Quite Dead Yet

    Japanese Movie - 2020

    10

    FAMILY: 


  • Chief Kim

    15. Chief Kim

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    9.5

    BUSINESS: 


  • Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu

    16. Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    FRIENDSHIP:


  • Arsenal Military Academy

    17. Arsenal Military Academy

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

    8.0

    Status: On Hold

    *already on my CW list*

    MILITARY: 

    • Nov. 23rd, 2021, episode 23/48: 
      • FL is AGGRAVATING. Expected some kickass lead, instead got a lost, flightless baby bird. BUT aesthetics are beautiful! And I have a m a j o r crush on ML. Plot is a bit floundery, but the chemistry between the characters is very convincing and natural. (FL just pisses me off. Act like a soldier and also stop cold-shouldering my boy. He's trying so hard.) 
  • Het verhaal van Nokdu

    18. Het verhaal van Nokdu

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.5

    Status: Finished

    ACTION: The faults make me want to give in a 8.5, but the amazing parts honestly are so good I'd give it a total of 9.5. Absolutely worth the watch. Action was perfect.

    • Nov. 29, 2021: 6/16
      • Okay, I really like this drama. Unlike other cross-dressing dramas, this one actually seems to do a really good job at being gender defying. By that, I mean both men and women are strong characters with equally as important roles and each with their weaknesses. No one is really a heroin or hero... rather, they are both, taking turns. More older important male characters, but with it being historical that makes sense lol. Really enjoying this and hope it keeps it up. 
    • Nov. 30, 2021: 9/16 (yes i binged)
      • I have no words. Okay, I have a few: what an amazing drama. Holy macaroni I am at the edge of my seat. This went from an 8.5 to an absolute 10 for me. While the romance had me at the beginning, I am now fully absorbed in the political plots and action. My god, it's amazing. I don't think I've ever been this so intrigued by the non-romantic part of a drama. The PLOT TWISTS. I am going to have SEVERE trust issues. Literally every character in this dang drama has made my head spin at least twice. Phenomenal. I'm so hoping it keeps it up.
    • ^Completed
      • The only complaints are (1) after the 1st half, there wasn't as many women making dents in the plot (besides messing it up)  (2) the FL could have been way more dimensional. They seemed to really know complex when it came to males... females, not so much. (3) The build was outstanding, but the ending was a bit lackluster. It's like they were rushing. I feel unsatisfied by a few relationships I had become so invested in.  Also, some weird out-of-character choices by normally diabolical characters just to keep the plot going. That being said, the ending didn't make me regret watching it.
  • You Are My City and Fortress

    19. You Are My City and Fortress

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes

    8.5

    MEDICAL:


  • My Love My Baker

    20. My Love My Baker

    Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

    FOOD:


  • So I Married an Anti-Fan

    21. So I Married an Anti-Fan

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    MUSIC:


  • Run On

    22. Run On

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    8.5

    Status: Finished

    *already on my CW list*

    SPORTS:

    • Nov. 23, 2021, episode 14/16:
      • I remember binging this, but then I ran out of episodes and lost interest. That being said, I think it's probably still amazing--I just don't like waiting. I remember it was very cute. Some healthier relationships. And I liked the 2nd couple just as much as the first. 
  • Xia Ye Zhi Jun Nuan

    23. Xia Ye Zhi Jun Nuan

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes

    SCHOOL:


  • Love's Coming

    24. Love's Coming

    Thai Movie - 2014

    LEGBT:


  • He's Coming To Me

    25. He's Coming To Me

    Thai Drama - 2019, 8 episodes

    8.5

    8.0 < RATING: 


  • The Disastrous Life of Saiki K

    26. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K

    Japanese Movie - 2017

    ADAPTED:


  • Arthdal Kronieken Deel 1: De Kinderen van de Profetie

    27. Arthdal Kronieken Deel 1: De Kinderen van de Profetie

    Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes

    8.5

    Status: Finished

    TOP 10 ACTOR: 

    • may 11 2021
      May 28 2022
      May 30 2022 (ep 3-4)
      June 5 (ep 5)
      June 13 (ep 6)

      Really had to binge. Hard to become invested in characters due to the trust issues from everyone being killed off. Just a very emotional and hard to watch show, but really good—just super dark.
  • Good Bye, My Princess

    28. Good Bye, My Princess

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 52 episodes

    RECENTLY ADDED ACTOR:


  • 4 Kinds of House

    29. 4 Kinds of House

    Korean Drama - 2018, 4 episodes

    10 > EPISODES:


  • Untouchable Star

    30. Untouchable Star

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

    30 > MINUTE EPISODES:


  • Why R U?

    31. Why R U?

    Thai Drama - 2020, 13 episodes

    7.5

    PUBLIC FEEDS:


  • Falling Into Your Smile

    32. Falling Into Your Smile

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes

    8.5

    Status: Finished

    YEAR I CREATED MY ACCOUNT:

    • April 27-May 6 2022
  • Bad Buddy

    33. Bad Buddy

    Thai Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    8.5

    MONTH I CREATED MY ACCOUNT:


  • Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi

    34. Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi

    Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes

    ON MY PTW LIST:


  • DoDoSolSolLaLaSol

    35. DoDoSolSolLaLaSol

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    7.5

    Status: On Hold

    ON MY ON-HOLD LIST: 

    • Nov. 23, 2021, episode 10/16:
      • I loved it up until the plot twist. Great chemistry between the leads. Funny FL. Attractive, attentive and caring and adorable ML. But that plot twist weirded me out, man. Lost interest after that. 
  • W

    36. W

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    10

    Status: Finished

    PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATION: 

    • 1-3 ep (nov 11)  Finished (Nov 11)

      this is so good what the heck. Why did I wait so long to watch this? I'm already obsessed. So fun!

      I love love loved this so much. Maybe it's because I'm a writer myself, but the idea of a plot hole coming back to haunt me that much is genuinely hilarious and entertaining. Amazing.

      I was hooked from beginning to end. The idea of a plot hole coming back to haunt an author this much is genuinely hilarious and entertaining to me. And also, the chemistry between the leads was so very tangible. How don't people like it?! I'm so shook at the comments. I rarely rate things very high, but this is 10/10 for me (even if FL did occasionally get me irritated from how SLOW she was in her reactions lol). But idk, I feel like before you listen to all the negativity you should try it out for yourself. This was adorable and so fun and emotional all in one.

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