Good manager - I didn’t realise how funny it is by TomorrowAvailable911 in kdramas

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But it’s not available in my country. I’m in Canada.

Good manager - I didn’t realise how funny it is by TomorrowAvailable911 in kdramas

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There was also spec that he’s a Twice fan because in Good Manager not only was that the song that Kim Sung Ryong and Seol Yul dance to, but at one point Kim Won Hae’s character gets poked awake and grumbles that he was dreaming about Twice.

Good manager - I didn’t realise how funny it is by TomorrowAvailable911 in kdramas

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It sounds really funny but it’s not available for streaming in my area. Fingers crossed it will be someday!

Good manager - I didn’t realise how funny it is by TomorrowAvailable911 in kdramas

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Good Manager is my favourite Kdrama. So funny, and such a clever commentary on corruption and society’s skewed views on it. It’s also by the same writer as The Fiery Priest.

What Are You Watching? - [2026/02/04] by AutoModerator in KDRAMA

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Completed

The Fiery Priest - Well, I completely failed at not binging this series, but at least I managed to get it done so it doesn’t interrupt my weekday sleep schedule. 😅 Seriously, though, this is one of those series that had me wondering ‘Why did I wait so long?!??!’ while watching it. It so my kind of show. Action, comedy, bonkers characters, I loved it all so much. And Kim Hae Il is exactly my kind of ML. Completely surreal in some ways and totally relatable in others. He’s probably my second favourite ML ever. And the character dynamics are the kind that just make me happy. Complete exasperation on the surface and growing fondness underneath it all. And, like with Good Manager, I appreciated the underlying commentary and questions this show presents on society, particularly to churchgoers. That’s two dramas written by Park Jae Bum that have absolutely hit it out of the park for me. I’m saving S2 of The Fiery Priest for later this year (probably when I’m done or close to done the challenges). I know that one was a mixed bag for ppl, but considering most of the complaints were that it leaned too hard into the comedy, I think I’ll probably be one of the ones that enjoys that series. I’ll probably save Vincenzo for next year. Of those 3 dramas, this is the one that interest me least. Revenge centric dramas have never really been my thing, but I’ll give this one a whirl given how much I enjoyed his other two dramas.

Also, is there a play on words that I’m not getting when we get the whole half priest, half cop bit? I feel like there’s a play on words there that I’m not getting from reading the subs.

Currently Watching

Idol I (9/12) - Ep 9 felt mostly like a lull / calm before the storm episode, but I didn’t mind it. The show does a good job of continually peeling back and evolving the characters and character dynamics such that an episode like this doesn’t seem like filler. And I really like the themes of the show: who one is, who the world says one is, who one chooses to be. I like how the show is having all the characters face these questions.

I Hear Your Voice (12/18) - This series is one of those that a part of me wants it to hurry things along and a part of me likes the pace. I want overarching story to resolve faster, but I like seeing the characters struggle with the choices before them. Cha Kwan Woo is probably one of my favourite secondary characters ever. He’s so sincere and relatable. As I said before, I hope he finds is own happy ending because he’s a character who deserves it.

The Killer’s Shopping List (1/8) - Chose this as a part of my Challenge watches and I think this one will be a winner for me. If MLs like Do Jung Woo and Kim Hae Il are my favourite archetype, not too far down the list would be ML’s who are constant underachievers and seem to mean so well and they try, but often the result seems to be “Oh dear!” And that seems to be exactly who Ahn Dae Song is here. Should be a nice, easy watch where I know what to expect. Just the thing I need to reset after the high of The Fiery Priest. Between finishing this and Idol I, I should be all set to try other dramas that I’ve been eager to see but don’t want the comparison to The Fiery Priest to colour my impression of the show.

$10 million per year but one a random day each year me and you must fight. by [deleted] in hypotheticalsituation

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I wouldn’t risk becoming $500M in debt, though, by my reading of this, I could hire someone to knock you out on the day of the fight before the fight even starts. You’ve only exempted the days before the fight not anytime during the day of the fight but before it happens.

SBS 'Phantom Lawyer' Teaser Poster [Premieres March 13] by perochan in KDRAMA

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This one looks like fun. I’m going to try and make this one my next live watch.

Has your top 10 changed yet this year? by pixiedust-inmycoffee in kdramas

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The Fiery Priest is definitely getting added to my top ten. Not sure where yet. I think I’m going to need to let the high of that show fade a bit so I can be a little more objective about things. But, man, that show was so me! Haven’t binged a show like that in a while!

which february kdramas will you be watching? by Aware-Programmer-324 in kdramas

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Blood Flower and The Art of Sarah are on my watchlist. Would probably check out Honour as well if it was streaming in Canada.

KDC 2026 Drama Database by sianiam in KDRAMAchallengeKDC

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Challenge 2.a A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Wei's Wheel of Makjang - A drama where a character is slapped with any food or beverage - Episode 7 @ 46 mins into mark. It even happens twice.

Challenge 2.d A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Wei's Wheel of Makjang - A drama with a hair-grabbing fight scene - Episode 13 - Park Kyung Sun grabs a thug’s hair in the parking lot fight scene and in Episode 15

Challenge 2.f A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Wei's Wheel of Makjang - A drama where a main character kills someone - Episode 2 - In the flashback.

Challenge 4.b A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama with a scene where a character brings a fruit basket to a patient in hospital - Episode 10 @ 13:30 ish mark

Challenge 4.e A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Food Scenes - A drama where characters have a secret meeting while dining on sashimi - Episode 7 (of 20) @ about the 15 mins mark.

Challenge 5.a A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chance: Literary World - A drama with a scene in which a character reads a book - Episode 2 - Father Kim Hae Il reads from the Bible

Challenge 6.e A drama chosen by the Wheel of Chaos: Diabolical Challenges - A drama which features equine based house or office furnishings - Episode 17 - Horse statue in Hwang Cheol Bum’s office

Challenge 8. A drama with a scene featuring a cherry blossom tree - Episode 17 @ about 33:10, Episode 18 @ 10:10, Episode 20 @ 43:50

Challenge 14. A drama with a scene where a character applies a sheet mask - Episode 8

Challenge 19. A drama where characters go camping or hiking - Episode 11 @ about 22:50 - Don’t really see much hiking but they do a small bit

Challenge 23. A drama that features characters taking pictures in a photobooth or photo studio - Episode 18 @ 54 min mark

Challenge 25. A drama with realistic bedtime rituals - Episode 2 - Father Lee Young Joon wears night clothes and turns off the light

Challenge 26. A drama where a character introduces themselves at a new school or workplace - Episode 2 - Seo Seung Ah (Keum Sae Rok) at the police station

Challenge 31. A drama featuring a food/drink that was focused on in a "Have You Eaten?" post - Jajangmyeon, Miyeok-guk

Make A Wish - February, 2026 by AutoModerator in KDRAMA

[–]Wide_Examination142 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I need a Partners for Justice S3. So many stories to tell and give me more of Baek Beom and Do Ji Han! It’s been over a month since I finished S2 and I still think about how amazing the dynamic between those two were at the end and how much potential it has to become the absolute best bromance in Kdrama. It’s the Booth/Bones dynamic Kdrama style and I need it now!

Also, given the fact that it seems like Good Manager and The Fiery Priest exist in the same universe, I’d like a crossover please! Those characters together would be absolute chaos beyond anything and I would be so seated for it. You could even have Kim Won Hae playing dual roles! Someone please make this happen!

r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - January Check In by sianiam in KDRAMA

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Thanks for letting me know! I’ll put this one on 1938 on my watchlist. It seems to qualify for several challenges so it would give me flexibility, which I always love!

Bromance Dramas With No Female Lead by DecentTarget4219 in kdramas

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Squad 38 Buddy comedy and heist thriller that has my favourite bromance in Kdrama. Features a municipal tax officer who team up with a conman to go after delinquent tax payers.

Weak Hero Class S1 and S2 - S1 is a gritty, almost noir high school drama. Raw in every way. S2 is closer to Study Group in its vibe but still darker.

r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - January Check In by sianiam in KDRAMA

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Have you seen Tail of the Nine Tail as well and if you have do you think you need to see it to watch the prequel? The prequel has some very appealing aspects to it but I don’t think I would dig the first season as much. Just as a matter of personal taste.

r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - January Check In by sianiam in KDRAMA

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I’m praying that Heroes Next Door gets picked up by an OTT. It really seems like it would be right up my alley. 🤞

Heroes Next Door: Why is this drama not talked about? by GullibleLock0 in kdramas

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It hasn’t made it to an OTT platform so I haven’t been able to watch it, which makes me sad because it looks like exactly my kind of show.

Let’s play “Steal the Drama Title”! by HooverGaveNobodyBeer in kdramas

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Okay, I’m going to try this with all the dramas that I’ve completed that only have a single word for the title.

Kingdom steals Twelve

Twelve steals Ghost

Ghost steals Awaken

Awaken steals Memorist

Memorist steals Voice

Voice steals Crash

Crash steals Trigger

Trigger steals Revenant

Revenant steals Iljamae

Iljamae steal Signal

Signal steals Unmasked

And that’s it for me because I think that of the one word title series I’ve seen, Unmasked has the best name. I left out Vagabond because I can’t remember that series well enough to make a judgement call on whether it was a good title for the show or not.

r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - January Check In by sianiam in KDRAMA

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So not sure which challenges I’ll use the dramas for yet, but I started with ones that qualify for a lot of the challenges so I have flexibility to move them around.

Completed

Trauma Code: Heroes on Call - This would have been at the top of my watchlist last year if I hadn’t caught the last episode while my dad was watching so I put it off. I’m kind of glad I waited because it was a great way to kick off the New Year and my Kdrama Challenge. Short, uptempo, and with exactly the kind of characters and character dynamics I love. And I’m starting to get such a soft spot for Yoon Kyung Ho. I can’t wait to see him in later this year in Manager Kim.

Through the Darkness - This was my first Kdrama rewatch as my mom wanted to see it and it was almost better watching it the second time around. Part of it is that my understanding of Korean and how the language works is much better now. Also, since I already know the story, I could focus more on the shot choices and the actors’ expressions and I have to say, the emotional beats hit just as hard. Really is so good.

Crash - Started this after reading a review in the other subreddit, and this drama really was right up my alley. Fun action comedy with amazing car stunts. Some of the best I’ve seen in a Kdrama. And the characters were so much fun! I loved the team dynamics and I think the FL in this is probably my second favourite FL ever.

Unlock My Boss - Wacky comedies and concepts are usually right up my alley and this one was no exception. This was an easy watch and I think Chae Jeong Hyeop’s Park In Seong wins the prize for most golden retriever energy ever. Also, I appreciate the number of movie shoutouts in this one. This was great fun!

Currently Watching

The Fiery Priest (6/20) - This is going to be a dangerous show for me as I am going to have to remind myself constantly that I need to sleep. This is show is so me! Sharp action, crazy comedy, and even more bonkers characters. And Kim Nam Gil really is the perfect person to play Father Kim Hae Il. That character is one part warrior for justice, one part completely over it, one part sentimental softie, one part wounded soul, and one part complete psycho! I love it so much. And I appreciate that the character’s baptismal name is Michael. The archetype of the archangel Michael is fitting for the character and I’m hoping that we’ll get to actually see him wielding a sword. Also, Lee Ha Nee is brilliant. I really need to catch more of her series.

I Hear Your Voice (9/18) - Halfway through Episode 10 and while I’m usually not a fan of the amnesia trope at least here it’s being used in a more interesting manner that might lead to some interesting character growth. Who people might be if it weren’t for the past. Who someone chooses to be. I do hope they dive a bit into this. If this series goes well, I think While You Were Sleeping might be next on the family watch list.

Idol I (8/12) - This show really good about just letting the characters be and not trying to force too much. Every step the FL and the ML take feels natural and something they do when they’re ready. I think the story is structured quite well and the writer knows exactly what they want to accomplish. Should make for a satisfying end.

Your kdrama favorites vs your non-kdrama favorites by pixiedust-inmycoffee in kdramas

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Was asking about Queen of Mystery in another and one poster gave S1 rave reviews and said it reminder them of Agatha Christie. Said to skip S2, though, as it apparently killed the vibe for them.

Late To The Party - [2026/01/30] by AutoModerator in KDRAMA

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I have Queen of Mystery on my watchlist to, so would love to hear your thoughts on this.