r/KDRAMA Challenge 2023

Challenge #26: A drama from a screenwriter or director whose works you have previously enjoyed.

Completed On: 24th February, 2023

This drama is by the famous duo Shin Won Ho & Lee Woo-Jung whose previous works I've enjoyed watching.

Challenge #2: A drama which subverts a trope.

Completed On: 12th March 2023

In the first episode the poster of the ML falls on the FL & that's a subverted trope as it's usually the girl falling on the guy.

Challenge #8: A drama with a main lead that started off as a child actor.

Completed On: 16th April 2023

Yeo Jin-Goo (ML) & Lee Se-Young (FL) started off as child actors & were the main leads in this show.

Challenge #9: A drama starring a well known supporting actor.

Completed On: 6th May 2023

The drama stars well known supporting actors like Lee Joo-Bin, Kim Sung-Ryung, etc.

Challenge #29: A drama suggested by a fellow KDC participant.

Completed On: 18th June 2023

This drama was recommended by a fellow KDC participant under this comment.

Challenge #11: A drama starring an actor who has previously won the Baeksang best new actor actress award.

Completed On: 24th June 2023

The drama stars Lee Do-Hyun as the ML who has previously won Baeksang best new actor award in 2021 for 18 Again.

Challenge #16: A drama where one of the main cast shares your zodiac sign.

Completed On: 25th June 2023

My zodiac sign is Aries (12th April born) & Lee Do-Hyun (ML) is also an Aries (11th April born).

Challenge #15: A drama starring a multigenerational cast. 

Completed On: 15th July 2023

This drama stars a multigenerational cast from kids to grand parents.

Challenge #25: A drama whose poster you liked at first sight.

Completed On: 4th August 2023

The main poster seemed really aesthetic at first sight.

Challenge #12: A drama starring an actor who is a member of a Kpop group.

Completed On: 16th August 2023

The drama stars YoonA & Junho who're both members of Kpop groups Girls' Generation & 2PM respectively.

Challenge #13: A drama where two of the main or support cast have been co-stars on multiple occasions.

Completed On: 4th September 2023

The drama stars all the same main actors who previously worked in S1.

Challenge #14: A drama with an OST by an artist who has been nominated or won a MAMA Award for best OST.

Completed On: 14th September 2023

The OST - Already One Year - has been sung by LIM KIM who was previously nominated for the OST "Happy Me" (Reply 1994) for MAMA Best OST.

Challenge #21: A drama featuring disguise or false identities.

Completed On: 22nd September 2023

The drama features a ML who hides his identity.

Challenge #32: A single episode drama.

Completed On: 22nd September 2023

This drama has only one episode as it is a KBS special.

Challenge #23: A drama with at least one animal pet.

Completed On: 27th September 2023

FL adopts a cute pup.

Challenge #3: A drama that was referenced in another drama.

Completed On: 28th September 2023

This drama has been referenced in many dramas including True Beauty and Go Back Couple.

Challenge #28: A drama inspired by a review, recommendation or comment on r/KDRAMA or r/kdramarecommends.

Completed On: 3rd October 2023

This comment inspired me to watch this drama.

Challenge #4: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food - Jeon (Savory Pancake / Fritter)

Completed On: 6th October 2023

Jeon is featured in the 3rd episode of the drama.

Challenge #1: A drama that has one or more tropes that are used in The Heirs.

Completed On: 28th November 2023

There are quite some tropes in The Heirs that are featured in this drama like - Big Fancy House, Cast Full of Rich People, Cool Big Sis, etc.

Challenge #36: A drama which fits a challenge from previous KDC years.

Completed On: 2nd December 2023

This drama fits the challenge - 2021's challenge - A drama featuring great friendships.

Challenge #7: A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Location - Parks & Nature

Completed On: 5th December 2023

This drama features two locations listed on korean drama land website under parks & nature.

Challenge #30: A drama whose title is a direct translation of the Korean title.

Completed On: 13th December 2023

Drama's original title in Korean is - Banjjagineun Woteomellon  - which means Twinkling Watermelon in English.

Challenge #10: A drama starring one of the actors from your first drama.

Completed On: 27th December 2023

This drama special stars Park Shin-Hye who was one of the main leads in my first drama - Heartstrings

Challenge #35: A drama that is at least 10 years old.

Completed On: 27th December 2023

This drama special aired 10 years ago.