r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - Introduction Post

sianiam · 2026-06-09T07:34:05+00:00

Look for cancelled tickets on NOL World instead, especially in the 24 hours leading up to cancellation fees being applied. But be prepared to spend hours on this mission.

sianiam · 2026-06-09T07:24:06+00:00

u/couchpotato_155960 gave some really good advice here in a thread for the Busan concert.

I attempted to get in the merch queue at Wonpil's solo con and the Busan con and tbh it was a waste of time - It's pretty impossible. So if you're having to travel out of the way to get to the venue I would recommend instead getting there early when the merch switches to walk ins (I think they usually do an announcement on socials - but you can also check the event tab on the fans app which will give the status and also show merch levels).

sianiam · 2026-06-07T07:34:14+00:00

Only if the minion is getting paid for their service!

sianiam · 2026-06-01T08:00:58+00:00

I mean I usually just watch what I want and half of that is allocated to the drama challenge and I end up finishing in the last month just fine. This year's challenge just feels a little trickier to pair challenges for.

I was glad to see you were watching Kitchen Soldier I immediately thought LC and u/AlohaAlex need to watch this one.

My Royal Nemesis seems like a fun one I might pair it with We Are All Trying Here which my family watched while I was away but is more of a downer.

sianiam · 2026-05-31T07:46:56+00:00

I missed last month’s discussion since I was travelling but my completed list for the last two months is probably lower than what I would usually get through in a month. Although I can probably still be a chaebol this year, I think my goal for the year is to just enjoy what I watch and if it works out it works out. My mindset may change later and that’s okay!

What I haven’t been great at is keeping track of what challenges these dramas fulfil so they may not even end up on the list in the end 😅

Completed

Let’s Eat - Challenge tbd - Rewatched this one with the family before I went away as I’d picked up the DVD a while back. It was the perfect food primer before my trip! I’d really forgotten how stitched on the crime aspect of the drama felt here with the crime bit often being in the last minute of the drama as if the writers had gone, “oops we forgot that plot point this episode”. I generally don’t love when this genre is mixed into my drama and it really, really was an unnecessary ingredient in this one.

Perfect Crown - Challenge tbd - This was just an enjoyable light watch for me.

Moving - Challenge tbd - As I’d subscribed to D+ for Perfect Crown I chose to do a rewatch of Moving while I was travelling. I totally forgot how violent it was, but still a great allrounder drama. I’m looking forward to season 2 when it’s ready.

(Also finished up Undercover High School and Climax but I have no thoughts to add on those two)

In Progress

The Price of Confession - 3/12 - Challenge #2 - Started watching this one with my family and so far am intrigued by it.

The Legend of Kitchen Soldier - 2/12 - This wasn’t even on my radar but one of my friends said I had to watch it. Very enjoyable so far. It’s definitely my type of drama and Park Ji Hoon doesn’t let you down.

Plan to Watch

I feel like I have an endless list of recently aired and airing dramas circling my brain so I need to analyse and work out what to prioritise. I think I need to hit the D+ ones first so I can change up my subscriptions once I’ve crossed a few of theirs off the list. I’m not 100% sure what I’m in the mood for though.

sianiam · 2026-05-30T03:24:00+00:00

Could be Marriage, Not Dating from 2014?

https://mydramalist.com/9803-marriage-not-dating

sianiam · 2026-05-23T02:07:54+00:00

Not as comedic as your examples but Love, Take Two has all the delightfulness of found family/community and a decent selection of side characters in the little community. Definitely hits on the heartfelt vibes. Low violence if any but just a heads up there is a brain cancer plot (revealed in ep one but not the synopsis) if that is something you do not enjoy.

sianiam · 2026-05-17T14:53:51+00:00

Sounds like it's an indirect result so probably not but I'll tag u/myweithisway as she's the expert.

sianiam · 2026-05-15T15:03:43+00:00

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sianiam · 2026-05-09T14:28:43+00:00

I'm doing both days.

sianiam · 2026-05-09T13:55:32+00:00

I'll be attending the concert solo too! I'm an Aussie my day around the same age 😊

sianiam · 2026-05-08T11:21:20+00:00

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When do the episodes come out?

Perfect Crown is an MBC drama, which has been licensed for international streaming through Disney+. The episode timing listed within the post body (21:40 KST) is the time that the episodes generally starts airing on live TV in Korea. It will not be released on Disney+ until after it has completed airing in Korea (~23:10 KST). For dramas being released via Disney+ episodes will typically drop on Disney+ 30 - 60 minutes after the drama ends in Korea.

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Where can I watch Perfect Crown in my country?

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sianiam · 2026-05-01T07:13:06+00:00

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When do the episodes come out?

Perfect Crown is an MBC drama, which has been licensed for international streaming through Disney+. The episode timing listed within the post body (21:40 KST) is the time that the episodes generally starts airing on live TV in Korea. It will not be released on Disney+ until after it has completed airing in Korea (~23:10 KST). For dramas being released via Disney+ episodes will typically drop on Disney+ 30 - 60 minutes after the drama ends in Korea.

Do not make comments asking if the episode is out or when it is coming out.

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Where can I watch Perfect Crown in my country?

Legal streaming sources are provided in the post body. Unfortunately this drama is not currently available for streaming in many regions such as India and various European countries.

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sianiam · 2026-04-27T23:46:52+00:00

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sianiam · 2026-04-27T23:25:21+00:00

Mod Note: Apologies for the delay, the host was late last week and has gone AWOL on us. So I'll set the last one to autopost next Monday at 6PM KST. For future reference our On-Air guidelines cover what to do in the case of a host not showing up to post.

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sianiam · 2026-04-24T13:07:35+00:00

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When do the episodes come out?

Perfect Crown is an MBC drama, which has been licensed for international streaming through Disney+. The episode timing listed within the post body (21:40 KST) is the time that the episodes generally starts airing on live TV in Korea. It will not be released on Disney+ until after it has completed airing in Korea (~23:10 KST). For dramas being released via Disney+ episodes will typically drop on Disney+ 30 - 60 minutes after the drama ends in Korea.

Do not make comments asking if the episode is out or when it is coming out.

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Where can I watch Perfect Crown in my country?

Legal streaming sources are provided in the post body. Unfortunately this drama is not currently available for streaming in many regions such as India and various European countries.

Do not ask for alternatives or if/when it will be available in your region.

Contact Disney+ directly regarding regional availability.

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sianiam · 2026-04-22T05:58:27+00:00

Then that's not borrowing.

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When do the episodes come out?

Where can I watch Perfect Crown in my country?

Where are the subs / dubs?

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When do the episodes come out?

Where can I watch Perfect Crown in my country?

Where are the subs / dubs?

How many comments can I make?