MDL's 2021 Watch Challenge

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Starting date: January 25, 2021 

Link to your Drama list:  https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/cyberpunk_giggles

Difficulty:  Extremely Hard 17 Blocks (85+)

Progress: 63/85



Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (5/5) 

  • (✔ ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes Color Rush (2020) 01/24/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes Boys' Lockdown (2020) 01/25/21

  • (✔ ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes We Best  Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd(2021) 04/15/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes Word of Honor(2021) 06/09/21 X

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes Love in the Moonlight (2016) 02/06/21

B (5/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes A Tale of Thousand Stars(2021) 04/30/2021

  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes Seven Souls in the Skull Castle-Season Wind(2017) 06/06/21

  • ( ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) Step For You(2018) 06/05/2021

  • () Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less I Told Sunset About You(2020) 07/18/21

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more Love's Outlet(2021) 09/01/21


Type (4/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

  • ( ) Watch a web series.  Meet Me Outside (2020) 01/16/21

  • (✔ ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes)  SaifahZon Story(2020) 01/25/21

  • ( ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers  Girls Planet 999(2021) 10/27/21 Ep1-10

  • ( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie No Mercy(2019) 11/20/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary 


Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie.  Something, Crunchy Crunchy

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  


Favorite (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors. We Best Love: No. 1 For You (2021) 02/05/21 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  My Sweet Dear(2021) 11/17/21 So Joon Moon

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before. HiGH&LOW (2015) 01/27/21


Release Date (0/15)  

A (4/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year. To My Star(2021) 02/07/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL. Craving You(2020) 10/13/2021 2020

  • () Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  Stuck On You(2021) 08/04/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website. (It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  

  • () Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) Boxing(2019) 08/02/21 Graduated from University


B (4/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie from the 1940s.  Late Spring(1949) 08/03/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1950s.  

  • () Watch a drama/movie from the 1960s. Late Autumn(1960) 08/03/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1970s.  Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell(1974) 09/01/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1980s.  Legendary Weapons of China(1982) 07/05/2021


C (4/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005. Ju-on: The Grudge(2003) 10/11/2021 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010. Taiikukan Baby(2008) 06/09/2021 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015.  Something, Crunchy Crunchy(2013) 11/28/21 X

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020. Love Stage!!(2020) 06/05/2021


Relationships (1/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  

  • () Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship Bitter Blood (2014) 01/27/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 


Countries (6/7)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines.  Oh, Mando! (2020) 01/29/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand. Call It What You Want(2021) 07/05/2021  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan.  Keita Hatsukoi(2021) 12/23/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.  Light On Me(2021) 08/26/2021 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from China.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan.  History 4: Close to You(2021) 05/28/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong. Vampire Cleanup Department(2017) 07/28/21


Countries Comics/reading material (3/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai vs Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko (2021) 04/21/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China Precise Shot(2020) 11/24/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel Utsukushii Kare(2021) 12/23/21


Cast (0/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions 


Genres (Lite)  

A (4/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) You Make Me Dance(2021) 05/29/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) Peach of Time(2021) 10/26/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) Fish Upon the Sky(2021) 06/29/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents’ era or before) A Crimson Mark(2004) 10/28/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future


B (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) HIStory: My Hero(2017) 06/04/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. Kono Koi wa Tsumi na no ka!?(2018) 10/20/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc. Vincenzo(2021) 06/05/2021


C (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy My Personal Trainer(2019) 11/28/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship


Genres (dark)  

A (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  Peninsula (2020) 01/21/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 

  • () Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) The Devil Judge(2021) 08/28/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller The Flu (2013) 01/24/21


B (2/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) Sei no Gekiyaku(2020) 07/20/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) Fist & Faith(2017) 02/15/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)


Genres (Action – martial arts)  

A (2/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Kung Fu (or another Chinese/Taiwan/Hong kong Martial art) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Karate/Judo (or another Japanese Martial Art) High Kick Angels(2014) 11/24/21 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Gungdo/ Subak /Taekkyon (or another South Korean Martial art) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali (or another Philippines Martial Art) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Muay Thai (or another Martial art from Thailand) Somtum(2008) 11/24/21


B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features E-Sports: Gaming for example  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features action CGI scenes 

  •  ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Tokusatsu  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Wuxia or Xanxia or Xuanhuan


Theme (Occupations)  

A (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 

  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling  Record of Youth (2020) 01/22/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members Double Mints(2017) 06/01/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for example: clerk/waitress/help desk)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists Lovely Writer(2021) 06/29/2021


B (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 


 Theme (School) (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying


Theme (Lets get physical) (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content The Ultimate Masturbation(2016) 07/17/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ See You After Quarantine?(2021) 10/13/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap Ossan's Love(2018) 05/31/2021

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem


Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)


B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy


  Theme (Misc.) (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien 

  • () Watch a drama/movie about a Lab experiment/construct The Witch: Part 1(2018) 02/07/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Talking animal (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate)


Tags (Leads)  

 A (0/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead


B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead


Tags (Love) (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation Be Loved in House: I Do(2021) 07/29/21

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers


Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  

  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero


Plan To Watch List (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  

  • ( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  

  • ( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes). 

  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 

  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). 

  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. 


Not from here (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s)  -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.  (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be)  

  • ( ) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad 

  • ( ) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city


Remakes –same story different note (0/4)  

  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story 

  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries 

  • ( ) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example :Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango) 

  • ( ) Watch a remake from the same country


Random (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) Secret Spectacles(2017) 11/28/21 sarawatmemes

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  

  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 


°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 

  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 

  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 

  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansori, etc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: ezura

  • Difficulty: Diabolical

  • Progress: 8/140


    Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (1/5) 

  • (02/14) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes 109 Strange Things
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes 
  • (02/08) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes The Untamed
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more 

Type (0/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

  • (02/05) Watch a web series  Bong Soon: A Cyborg in Love
  • ( ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes)  
  • ( ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers  
  • ( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary 

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

Favorite (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   

Release Date (0/15)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1940s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1950s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1960s. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1970s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1980s 

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020

 Relationships (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

 Countries (0/7)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

C (1/5) 

  • (§1/??) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) Start-Up 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Genres (Action – martial arts)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Kung Fu (or another Chinese/Taiwan/Hong kong Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Karate/Judo (or another Japanese Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features GungdoSubak /Taekkyon (or another South Korean Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features ArnisEskrima, and Kali (or another Philippines Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Muay Thai (or another Martial art from Thailand)

B (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features E-Sports: Gaming for example  
  • (01/??) Watch a drama/movie which features action CGI scenes Sweet Home
  •  ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Tokusatsu  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Wuxia or Xanxia or Xuanhuan

 Theme (School) (1/6) 

  • (01/??) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) Hello, My Youth
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • (02/17) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student True Beauty
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

Tags (Leads)  

 A (1/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 
  • (01/??) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead My Holo Love
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

By the numbers  

A (0/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

B (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. 
  • ( ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Plan To Watch List (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  
  • ( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  
  • ( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). 
  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. 

Seasonal Settings (0/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • () Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings 

Random (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  
  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 

MDL Related  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists) 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form: 

  • Starting date: January 26, 2021 

  • Link to your Drama list:  HaeMinChi

  • Difficulty:  Insanium: 32 Blocks (160+) (that's the plan... we will see ^^ :D)

  • Completed boxes: 8/33

  • Number of completed dramas:62
    Number of completed dramas specials: 1
    Number of completed movies: 28
    Number of documentaries: 1
    Number of completed varieties: 1

  • Progress overall: 93/??  


    Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)

A (5/5)  COMPLETED on 10/07/2021


B (3/5) 


Type (5/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet 
(Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt) 
COMPLETED on 29/09/2021


Award-winning (1/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • (X) Watch an award-winning drama/movie.  - Parasite (2019) (movie, 13/06/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

Favorite (5/5) - COMPLETED on 12/12/2021

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors. - Actor: Park Hyung Shik - 
    Happiness (2021) (drama, 21/11/2021 - 12/12/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.Actress: Shin Min Ah - Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) (drama, 12/09/2021 - 10/12/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  - Tee Bundit, director of TharnType series - Lovely Writer (2021) (drama, 24/02/2021-12/05/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies. 
    writer: MAME (same as TharnType series) - Don't Say No (2021) (drama, 28/08/2021 - 31/10/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   - Director: Han Hyun Hee - Imitation (2021) (drama, 07/05/2021 - 23/07/2021)

Release Date (5/15)

A (4/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.  History 4: Close To You (2021) (drama, 14/03/2021-16/05/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above (2020)/below (2017) you joined MDL.  - Voice of Silence (2020) (movie, 25/09/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL (I joined in 2020.) - Are We In Love? (2020) (movie, 01/04/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life)  - Finishing my MA studies (year: 2021) - Nevertheless (2021) (drama, 20/06/2021 - 21/08/2021)

C (5/5) - COMPLETED on 31/10/2021


 Relationships (1/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  (focus on a ghost) - Peach of Time (2021) (drama, 10/10/2021 - 20/11/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

Countries (7/7)  COMPLETED on 12/02/2021


Countries Comics/reading material (2/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan)  - NANA (2005) (movie, 09/04/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines  (not completing)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel Oh My Boss (2021) (drama, 29/05/2021 - 10/07/2021)

Cast (3/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school - Light On Me (2021) (drama, 08/07/2021 - 19/08/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life - The Tasty Florida (2021) (drama, 10/10/2021 - 31/10/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  -  PENG (2021) (drama, 10/10/2021 - )
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions  - Location: courthouse 
    Juror 8 (2019) (movie, 21/11/2021)

Genres (Lite)

A (2/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) - Her Private Life (2019) (drama, 26/02/2021-27/02/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.)  - Ingredients (2020) (drama, 07/02/2021-23/02/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) Discipline Z: Vampire (2020) (drama, 29/01/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (3/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank)We Best Love: Fighting Mr. 2nd (2021) (drama, 05/03/2021-09/04/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy  - Fish upon the sky (2021) (drama, 09/04/2021 - 25/06/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery  
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is FriendshipSecond Chance (2021) (drama, 09/05/2021-10/05/2021)

Genres (dark)

A (3/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) - Long Khong (2020) (drama, 01/02/2021-02/02/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  - Zombie Detective (2020) (drama, 02/02/2021-17/02/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller Beasts Clawing at Straws (2020) (movie, 25/09/2021)

B (1/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  - Man In Love (2021) (movie, 31/08/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Theme (Occupations)

A (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling  - She Would Never Know (2021) (drama, 18/04/2021-22/04/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members - Golden Blood (2021) (drama, 04/07/2021 - 19/08/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/JournalistsThe Novelist (2018) (drama, 16/02/2021)

B (2/5)  

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid - Use For My Talent (2021) (drama, 11/05/2021 - 06/06/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job)  - To My Star (2021) (drama, 22/01/2021-05/02/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 

 Theme (School) (0/6)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Lets get physical) (5/5) - COMPLETED on 27/11/2021

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content - Love Lessons (2013) (movie, 27/11/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+  - A Tale Of 1000 Stars (2021) (drama, 29/01/2021- 02/04/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap  - Water Boyy (2017) (drama, 15/07/2021 - 17/07/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse HaremOnzoshi Boys (2019) (drama, 05/02/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with HaremGirls In The Dark (2017) (movie, 27/11/2021)

Theme (Family)

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family) Bite Sisters (2021) (drama, 31/10/2021 - 09/12/2021 )

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

Tags (Leads)

 A (4/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 


B (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold leadSotus S (2018) (drama, 27/02/2021-11/03/2021)

Tags (Love) (5/5) COMPLETED  on 13/05/2021


Tags (Misc Lite) (5/8) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe - Love Alarm (2019) (drama, 10/07/2021 -  16/07/2021)
  • (X) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. - My Annoying Brother (2016) (movie, 27/11/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity - The Merciless (2017) (movie, 25/09/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo.  - Extraordinary You (2019) (drama, 18/02/2021-23/02/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel  - Blue Birthday (2021) (drama, 23/07/2021 - 11/09/2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (6/8)


By the numbers

A (1/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • (X) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie (52% "Plan to watch" on the 24th June)Mysterious Love (2021) (drama, 24/06/2021 - 19/07/2021)

B (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. 
  • ( ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Plan To Watch List (4/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  
  • (X) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  - Move To Heaven (2021) (drama; newest title on my list on the 16th May 2021 - started: 16/06/2021 - 21/07/2021)
  • (X) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes).  - En Of Love: TOSSARA (2020) (drama, 4 ep., shortest on the 23rd July: 23/07/2021 - 25/07/2021)
  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 
  • (X) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35)Love With Flaws (2019) (drama - #124 out of #247 /#123 (Love Stage /thai version/ is not airing as of start date: 26/01/2021 - finished: 31/01/2021)
  • (X) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. Club Friday The Series Season 5: Secret of a Heart That Doesn't Exist (2015) (longest title on the list on the 4th of February - drama, started/finished: 04/02/2021) ()

Random (5/5)  COMPLETED on 29/07/2021 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here:  HIYA  (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  - HIYA (2016) (movie, 23/02/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) - friend: Mila - Midnight Runners (2019 (movie, 29/07/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances)  - Dokgo Rewind (2018) (drama, 23/02/2021-24/02/2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  - generated 20/05/2021 - 3 letter: C, b, P - Be Loved In House: I Do (2021) (drama, 20/05/2021 - 29/07/2021)
  • (X) Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words.  - 3 words generated on 13/03/2021: development, coast, trapTrap (2020) (drama, 13/03/2021-14/03/2021)

MDL Related 

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  
    - Least viewed tag on the 31/10/2021: "Adapted from a Novel"
     - Bad Buddy (2021) (drama, 30/10/2021 - ongoing)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form: 

Starting date: January 27, 2021

Link to your Drama list:  Drama list

Difficulty: Medium: 11 Blocks (55+) 

Progress: 


Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt) 

A (0/5)

(Love playlist 4 ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes

( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes

( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes

( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes

( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes

Type (0/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt) 

( In-Seoul) Watch a web series.

( ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes)

( ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers

( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie

( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.

(Youth never returns ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.

Favorite (0/5) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.

( One perfect day) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.

( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.

( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.

( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before

Release Date (0/15) 

A (0/5)

( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.

( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.

( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.

( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website. (It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)

( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life)

 Relationships (0/5) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.

( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes.

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings

 Countries (0/7) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from China.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan.

( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

Countries Comics/reading material (0/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

(Peach girl ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan)

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea)

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel

 Cast (0/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school

(I fell in love by accident) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal)

( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions

Genres (Lite) 

A (0/5)

(Unmasked noise ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.)

( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.)

( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school)

( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents’ era or before)

( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

Genres (dark)

B (0/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed)

( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological

(Flower of evil ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective

( Extraordinary you) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness

( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Genres (Action – martial arts) 

B (0/5)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features E-Sports: Gaming for example

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features action CGI scenes

( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Tokusatsu

( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Wuxia or Xanxia or Xuanhuan

Theme (Occupations) 

A (0/5)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for example: clerk/waitress/help desk)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

 Theme (School) (0/6) 

(He was cool ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Lets get physical) (0/5) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content

( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem

Theme (Family) 

A (0/6)

( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage

( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof)

( Twenty-twenty) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent

( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child

( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child

( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

 Theme (Misc.) (0/5) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone

( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android

( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien

( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Lab experiment/construct

( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Talking animal (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate)

Tags (Leads) 

A (0/5) (Male or Female or other you decide)

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead

( Cheat on me, if you can) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead

( True beauty) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle)

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love

( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.

( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie.

( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity

( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending

( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends

( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo.

( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel

( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder

(My fuxxxxx romance ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession

( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health

( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past

( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia

( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge

( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption

( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

By the numbers 

A (0/5) Statistics

( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics)

( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating

( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link

( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available

( Be with you) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

Plan To Watch List (0/6) 

( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.

( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)

( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes).

( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes).

( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35).

( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name.

Seasonal Settings (0/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not. 

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice)

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting

( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting

() Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings

Not from here (0/4) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s) -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--

( ) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired. (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be)

( ) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad

( ) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city

Remakes –same story different note (0/4) 

( Parfait tic) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story

( Full house) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries

( ) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example :Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango)

( My love, my bride) Watch a remake from the same country

Random (0/5) 

( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name. Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)

( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)

( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name. (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances)

( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)

Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words.

MDL Related 

B (0/5)

( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page.

( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more

( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section

( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category –If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages

( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists)

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block.

( ) Watch an Asadora

( ) Watch a Taiga

( ) Watch a Lakorn

( ) Watch a Seoguk

( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansori, etc) I searched Storyteller or theater +country.

( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers

() Watch a drama/movie about Royalty

() Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category)

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Starting date: January 27, 2021

Link to your Drama list: MsAprilFool's Dramalist

Difficulty:  Medium (may increase later)

Block Progress: 1/11

Overall Progress: 13/55

Dramas:     12Movies:     1Specials:     0TV Shows:     0

Milestones

Super Busy But Still Want To Play: 2 Blocks (10 +)

Super Easy: 4 Blocks (20+)

Easy: 6 Blocks (30+)

Medium: 11 Blocks (55+)

Hard: 14 Blocks (70+)

Extremely Hard: 17 Blocks (85+)

Merciless: 20 Blocks (100+)


Blocks Progress

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Release CRelationshipsCountryComicsCastGenre AGenre B
Genre CDark ADark BAction AAction BOccup. AOccup. B
SchoolPhysicalFamily AFamily BMisc.Leads ALeads B
LoveMisc.
Lite
Misc.
Dark
#s A#s BPTWSeasonal
Not
From
Here
RemakesRandomMDL AMDL BSubs/
Extras


Need to be Placed



  Completed
Currently watching Plan to watchBackground

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Time 
Episode length, dramas only unless indicated in the prompt

A (5/5) 

Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes.The Boy Next Door/썸남 
(~6 min. episodes)

Watch a drama with 20-30 minute episodes. Love for a Thousand More/천년째 연애증 (~20 min. episodes)

Watch a drama with 30-40 minute episodes.Queen of the Ring/반지의 여왕 
(~30 min. episodes - TV Version) 

Watch a drama with 40–50 minute episodes.Alice in Borderland 
(~48 min. episodes)

Watch a drama with 50-60 Minute episodes.Page Turner/페이지 터너 
(~60 min. episodes)

B (2/5) 


Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes.

Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes.

Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes.
May be a web movie but has to be in MDL 
database.
Right Place (~5 min.)

Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less.Love Playlist/연애플레이리스트 시즌1 (8 episodes)

Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more.Begin Again

Type (0/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet 
Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt.

Watch a web series.

Watch a drama special (made for tv movie).Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes.Secret Queen Makers

Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type show (listed as a TV SHOW).
10 episodes. Do not need to be consecutive order. List dates OR episode numbers.
Show!terview with Jessi
제시의 쇼!터뷰
Eps. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 
35, 36, 37, 38,  39

Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie.

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary.


Award-winning (0/5) It's all about the accolades

Watch an award-winning drama/movie.Burning/버닝
(55th Grand Bell Awards - Best Film)

Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  Microhabitat/소공녀
(55th Grand Bell Awards - Film Best New Director: Jeon Go Woon)

Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter. Exit/엑시트
(56th Baeksang Arts Award - Film Best Screenplay: Lee Sang Geun)

Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  On Your Wedding Day/너의 결혼식
(55th Baeksang Arts Awards - Film Best New Actor: Kim Young Kwang)

Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  Miss Baek/미쓰백
(55th Baeksang Arts Awards - Film  Best Actress: Han Ji Min)

Favorite (1/5)

Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.

Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.

Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.Live On
(Director of "Extraordinary You"  Kim Sang Woo 김상우)

Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.Love Playlist: Season 2/연애플레이리스트 시즌2
(Screenwriter of "XX" Lee Seul 이슬)

Watch a drama/movie by a writer you haven't seen anything from before.She Would Never Know/선배, 그 립스틱 바르지 마요
(Writer: Chae Yoon/채윤)

Release Date

A (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.

Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL. (2017 or 2020)

Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL. (2019)

Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this websiteIt will generate 5 dates. Choose any year you want. (1996, 2004, 2008x2, 2010)

Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (Or other major event in your life.)

C (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s.

Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005.

Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010.

Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015.

Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020.

Relationships (0/5)

Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.

Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.

Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship.

Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes.

Watch a drama/movie with Siblings.

Countries (0/7)

Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines.

Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.

Watch a drama/movie from Japan.

Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.

Watch a drama/movie from China.

Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan.

Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

Countries Comics/Reading Material (0/8)
5/8 must be completed for this block to count

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan).

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (South Korea).

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua (Taiwan).

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua (China).

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-(Hong Kong).n/a

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik (Philippines).n/a

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comic.n/a

Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel.

 Cast (0/6) 
Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (Any time from birth to high school.)

Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (Out of school but not married. 20-29.) 

Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline age (for female characters) or parents. 30 – 40, usually financially established.

Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents.

Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal).

Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location).

Genres: Lite

A (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography, etc.).Navillera

Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.).

Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-K to University, graduate and trade school).Love Alarm 2

Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before).

Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future.

B (1/5) 


Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline.
Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc.The Uncanny Counter/
경이로운 소문 

Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games.Tazza: One-Eyed Jacks

Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroner.

Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank).

Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.).

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy.

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery.

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship.

Genres: Dark

A (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.).

Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju).

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War.

Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics).

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller.Squid Game

B (0/6) 
4/6 of these for it to be completed


Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological.Voice 2

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective.Voice 4

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness.Hospital Playlist 2

Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled).Move to Heaven
Not labeled, but appears in episode 6

Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre).n/a

Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)n/a

Theme: Occupations

A (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business/I.T. jobs (so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)-can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode.Voice 3
(Part of the Golden Time Team is a  team of computer specialists that also includes a hacker)

Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling.

Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members.

Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk).

Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists.

Theme: School (0/6)

Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent).

Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher.

Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired).

Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student.A Love So Beautiful/아름다웠던 우리에게  [2020 Korean] - 2nd ML is the transfer student

Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival.

Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying.

Theme: Let's Get Physical (0/5)

Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content.

Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+.

Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap.

Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem.

Watch a drama/movie with Harem.

Theme: Family

A (0/6) 


Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage.

Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof).

Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent.

Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child.

Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child.

Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family).

Tags: Leads

 A (0/5) 
Male or Female or other you decide


Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead.

B (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric/Weird Lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead.

Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead.

Tags: Love (1/5)

Watch a drama/movie about First love.

Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation.

Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle).

Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love.Love Playlist: Season 3/연애플레이리스트 시즌3 - Choi Seung Hyuk's unrequited love for Jung Ji Won

Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers.

Tags: Misc. Lite (2/8)

Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.XX/엑스엑스

Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie.

Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity.The Spies Who Loved Me/
나를 사랑한 스파이

Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending.

Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends.

Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo.

Watch a drama/movie Time Travel.

Watch a drama/movie Superhero.

Tags: Misc. Dark (0/8)

Watch a drama/movie Death/murder.

Watch a drama/movie Obsession.

Watch a drama/movie Mental Health.

Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past.

Watch a drama/movie Amnesia.

Watch a drama/movie Revenge.

Watch a drama/movie Corruption.

Watch a drama/movie Betrayal.

Plan To Watch List (0/6)

Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.

Watch the newest item on your list. (On your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did.)

Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes).

Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes).

Watch the item in the middle of your list. (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35)

Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name.

Not From Here (0/4)

Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s). (A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast).

Watch a drama/movie set filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.  (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be).

Character that is the same ethnicity but raised abroad.Vincenzo/빈센조

New person in a small town OR small town person moves to big city.

Remakes - Same story, different note (1/4)

Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other country beside the original story.

Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries.

Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story.Love Playlist: Season 4/연애플레이리스트 시즌4

Watch a remake from the same country.

Random (0/5)

Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chosse at the beginning and list here: Starting with "M" (MsAprilFools)

Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Starting with "B")

Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (Think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances)

Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: R, F, P (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  

Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. Dance, Congress, Missile

MDL Related

A (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.

Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds.

Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.

Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (Top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats.)

Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.

B (0/5) 


Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page.

Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more.

Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 pages of MDL Home Trailers section.

Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category If you have watched everything from your favorite country, in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages.

Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists).

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 


Watch an Asadora.

Watch a Taiga.

Watch a Lakorn. 

Watch a Saeguk.

Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 

Watch a drama/movie about soldiers.

Watch a drama/movie about royalty.

Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge. (You may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category.)


Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date: January 27, 2021 

  • Link to your Drama list:  https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/8089629

  • Difficulty:  Medium 11 blocks (55+)

  • Progress: ??/?? 


    Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more 

Type (0/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

  • ( ) Watch a web series 
  • ( ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes)  
  • ( ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers  
  • ( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary 

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

Favorite (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   

Release Date (0/15)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1940s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1950s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1960s. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1970s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1980s 

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020

 Relationships (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • (Space Sweepers) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

 Countries (0/7)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

Countries Comics/reading material (0/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel 

 Cast (0/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions 

Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (3/5) 

  • The 100th Love with you) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 
  • ( BLEACH) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) 
  • (Alice in Borderland ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • (Death Note(2006) ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Genres (dark)  

A (4/5) 

  • (Sweet Home ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 
  • (#Alive ) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  
  • (Search ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • The sinking of Japan) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller

B (0/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • ( Death Note:The Last Name) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Genres (Action – martial arts)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Kung Fu (or another Chinese/Taiwan/Hong kong Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Karate/Judo (or another Japanese Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features GungdoSubak /Taekkyon (or another South Korean Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features ArnisEskrima, and Kali (or another Philippines Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Muay Thai (or another Martial art from Thailand)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features E-Sports: Gaming for example  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features action CGI scenes 
  •  ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Tokusatsu  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Wuxia or Xanxia or Xuanhuan

Theme (Occupations)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

B (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 

 Theme (School) (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Lets get physical) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem

Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

  Theme (Misc.) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Lab experiment/construct 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Talking animal (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate)

Tags (Leads)  

 A (0/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

By the numbers  

A (0/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

B (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. 
  • ( ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Plan To Watch List (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  
  • ( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  
  • ( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). 
  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. 

Seasonal Settings (0/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • () Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings 

Not from here (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s)  -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.  (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be)  
  • ( ) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad 
  • ( ) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city

Remakes –same story different note (0/4)  

  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story 
  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example :Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango) 
  • ( ) Watch a remake from the same country

Random (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  
  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 

MDL Related  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists) 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form:  

Starting date: January 28, 2021

Link to your Drama list: https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/danjinara

Difficulty:  Medium: 11 Blocks (55+)

Progress: ??/55

Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (0/5)

( ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes
( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes
( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes
( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes
( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes


Favorite (5/5)
(X ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  True Beauty
(X ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  Yumi's Cells
(X ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies. Sweet Home  
(X) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  55:15 Never Too Late
(X) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.  So I Married an Anti-Fan


 Relationships (0/5)  
( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes.
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings


Genres (Lite)  
A (4/5)
(X) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) Dali and The Prince
(X) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) Baker Boys
(X) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) Live On
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents’ era or before)
(X) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future Imawa no Kuni no Alice


C (5/5)
(X) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) Start Up
(X) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.)  Pearl Next Door
(X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy Tonhon Cholatee
(X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery Catch The Ghost
(X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship Out of Breath


Genres (dark)  
A (4/5)
(X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) The Call
(X) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  Tale of Nine-Tailed Fox
(X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War D.P
( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics)
(X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller Happiness



Tags (Love) (5/5)
(X) Watch a drama/movie about First love Light On Me
(X) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation To My Star
(X) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) Nevertheless
(X) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love Fish Upon The Sky
(X) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers You Drive Me Crazy


Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8)
(X) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  Beyond Evil
() Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie.
( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity
( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending
( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends
( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo.
( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel
( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero


 Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8)
( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder
( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession
( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health
( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past
( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia
( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge
( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption
( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal


Seasonal Settings (0/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not.
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice)
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting
() Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°°

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block.

() Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category)

  • Starting date: January 25, 2021 
  • Finishing date: 
  • Link to your sign-up form: Sing In
  • Link to your turn-in form: (Keep this empty, post the turn-in forum, Click on v on the bottom right of your post, copy the share link, edit your  turn-in post, and include the url, so that I can easily copy it) 
  • Link to your completed Drama list: Mart_chan
  • Difficulty: Merciless: 20 Blocks (100+)
  • The number of completed dramas for the challenge: 3
  • The number of completed drama specials for the challenge: 
  • The number of completed movies for the challenge: 
  • The number of completed variety shows for the challenge: 
  • Number of Blocks: 24 + Bonus
  • Progress: 3/136


Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more 

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

Favorite (1/5) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  Start Up - Nam Joo Hyuk
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   

 Relationships (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

 Countries (0/7)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

 Cast (0/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions 

Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Genres (dark)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller

B (1/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological. It's Okay to not be Okay
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Theme (Occupations)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

B (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 

 Theme (School) (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

Tags (Leads)  

 A (0/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) The secret life of my Secretary
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

Seasonal Settings (0/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • () Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings 

Remakes –same story different note (0/4)  

  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story 
  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example :Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango) 
  • ( ) Watch a remake from the same country

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date(January 31, 2021 

  • Link to your Drama listAya97 dramalist

  • Difficulty Hard

  • Progress: 34/77


Award-winning (5/5) --it all about the accolades 


Favorite (2/5) 

  • (Kim Nam Gil | The Closet ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  
  • (Moon Chae Won | Criminal Minds ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.  

Release Date (4/5)   - A (4/5)

  • (2020 - Sweet Home ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.
  • ( 2019 Mila - My First Client) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.  
  • (2012 - Don't Cry, Mommy ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  
  • (2003 - Old Boy ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life)


Relationships (2/5)    

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • (18 Again ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • (Our Little Sister ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

Cast (4/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 
  • (Run On ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 
  • (Voice 4: Judgment Hour) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  
  • ( The Host) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • (Adoring ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions.

By the numbers  - A (1/5) Statistics  

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • ( Dark Hole) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

By the numbers  - B (1/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. 
  • (Miracle in Cell No. 7 - Mart's Dramalist ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Genres (dark) - A (3/5)  

  • (The Call ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 
  • (Peninsula ) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • (Voice 2 ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller

Genres (dark) - B (2/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed)  

  • (Beyond Evil) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • (Doctor John ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

 Tags (Misc Dark) (4/8) 

  • (Squid Game) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder 
  • (Voice ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 
  • (Voice 3: City of Accomplices ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health 
  • (Taxi Driver ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

Theme (Lets get physical) (1/5)  

  • (Insane ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem

 Countries (4/7)  


Genres (Lite) - C (1/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • (Meteor Garden ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Theme (Family) - A (0/6)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

Sign-up Form: 

  • Starting date: January 1st, 2021
  • Link to your Drama list: Mila's Dramalist
  • Difficulty:  Insanium: 32 Blocks (160+)  
  • Progress: 160/160+


DramasMoviesDrama Special / Tv Show

             


Plan to watch                                        Currently watching                                         Completed



Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)

A (5/5)


B (5/5) 


Type (4/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  


Award-winning (5/5) --it all about the accolades 


Favorite (5/5) 

  • (While You Were Sleeping) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors. [Lee Jong Suk]
  • (At a Distance, Spring Is Green) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses. [Kang Min Ah]
  • (Imagine Me Without You) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies. [Yang Long - A Love So Beautiful]
  • (After the Rain) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies. [Jo Yong - It's Okay To Not Be Okay]
  • (Yuri Dano Kan Dano) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before. [Katou Yuusuke]

Release Date (15/15)

A (5/5) 

  • (Love Scene Number) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.
  • (The Devil Judge) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL. [-> kdramalover46]
  • (Melting Me Softly) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  [= 2019]
  • (Secret) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.) [= 2007]
  • (The Road Home) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) [= 1999]

B (5/5) 


C (5/5) 


 Relationships (5/5)  

  • (Save Me 2) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • (Scripting Your Destiny) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • (Sky Castle) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • (Imaginary Cat) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • (Le Coup de Foudre) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

 Countries (7/7)  


Countries Comics/reading material (5/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

  • (Pornographer) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) 
  • (Full House) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea) 
  • (Yong Jiu Grocery Store) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan 
  • (The Long Ballad) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics 
  • (I Want to Eat Your Pancreas) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel 

 Cast (6/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

  • (Love Me, Love Me Not) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 
  • (She Would Never Know) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 
  • (When the Camellia Blooms) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  
  • (Navillera) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • (Hachiko Monogatari) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • (Saint☆Oniisan) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions Lists

Genres (Lite)  

A (5/5) 


B (5/5) 

  • (Mr Queen) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 
  • (The Uncanny Counter) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) 
  • (March Comes in Like a Lion) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 
  • (Dr. Romantic) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 
  • (Touch Your Heart) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (5/5) 

  • (Rich Man, Poor Woman) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 
  • (1 Litre no Namida) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • (Backstreet Rookie) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • (Mistress) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • (Love Revolution) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Genres (dark)  

A (5/5) 

  • (Sweet Home) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 
  • (The Vampire Lives Next Door To Us) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  
  • (You Are My Hero) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • (Into The Ring) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • (Kairos) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller

B (4/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • (My ID Is Gangnam Beauty) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 
  • (Ancient Detective) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  
  • (3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • (Battle of Changsha) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Genres (Action – martial arts)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Kung Fu (or another Chinese/Taiwan/Hong kong Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Karate/Judo (or another Japanese Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features GungdoSubak /Taekkyon (or another South Korean Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features ArnisEskrima, and Kali (or another Philippines Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Muay Thai (or another Martial art from Thailand)

B (5/5) 


Theme (Occupations)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

B (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 

 Theme (School) (6/6) 

  • (Hot Young Bloods) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent)
  • (GTO: The Movie) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • (Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • (I Can See Your MBTI) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 
  • (My Bossy Girl) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • (The Penthouse 1) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Lets get physical) (5/5) 


Theme (Family)  

A (6/6) 

  • (The Sword and The Brocade) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • (Chip-In) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family (Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • (Eulachacha Waikiki) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • (Hana ni Keda Mono) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • (Vagabond) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • (Go Ahead) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (5/5) 


  Theme (Misc.) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Lab experiment/construct 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Talking animal (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate)

Tags (Leads)  

 A (5/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 


B (5/5) 


Tags (Love) (5/5) 

  • (Professional Single) Watch a drama/movie about First love 
  • (My Unicorn Girl) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 
  • (True Beauty) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 
  • (My First Love Is Secret Love) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 
  • (Us and Them) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (8/8) 


Tags (Misc Dark) (8/8) 


By the numbers  

A (0/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

B (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. 
  • ( ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Plan To Watch List (6/6) 


Seasonal Settings (4/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not. 

  • (Moonlit Winter) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice) 
  • (Kimi no Yubisaki) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting 
  • (End of Summer) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • (Autumn Fairy Tale) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • (Little Forest) Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings 

Not from here (4/4) 

  • (Dramaworld) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s)  -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--  
  • (A Man and A Woman) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.  (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be)  
  • (Vincenzo) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad 
  • (Dear Mayang Street) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city

Remakes –same story different note (4/4)  

  • (Use For My Talent) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story  
  • (You are My Destiny) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries 
  • (The Penthouse 2) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example :Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango) 
  • (Unrequited Love) Watch a remake from the same country

Random (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  
  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 

MDL Related  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists) 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • (Duang Jai Nai Montra) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • (My Dear Guardian) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • (The Last EmpressWatch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • (Josee = DisabilityWatch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

 

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Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes The Fiery Priest

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes Queen for seven days

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes Just between Lovers 

  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 

  • ( ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more Thirty But Seventeen 

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

 

Favorite (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.Healer- Park Min Young

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  Crash Landing on you-Park Ji Eun

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   100 days my prince-Noh Ji sul

Release Date (0/15)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website. (It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) 

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010. Secret Garden (2010)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015. Remember: War of the son(2015)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020. 

 Relationships (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  My Mister

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings Moon lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) Oh my ghostess

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents’ era or before) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc. I hear your voice

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery Flower of evil

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

 

Theme (Lets get physical) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ Itaewon Class

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap A witch’s romance

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem

Theme (Occupations)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling She was pretty

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for example: clerk/waitress/help desk)  

Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

Tags (Leads)  

 A (0/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead Cinderella and the Four knights

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  

  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

By the numbers  

A (0/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

Plan To Watch List (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  

  • ( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  

  • ( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes). 

  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 

  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). 

  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. 

Random (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  

  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 

MDL Related  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category –If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists) 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 

  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 

  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 

  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansori, etc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

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  • Starting date: January 1, 2021.

  • Link to your Drama list: soonsetra's dramalist

  • Difficulty:  Merciless: 20 Blocks (100+)

  • Progress: 12/100

Completed    |    Currently Watching 

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Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)

A (2/5)

  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes : Hello, My Youth
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes :
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes : Make My Heart Smile
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes : Loss Time Life
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes :

B (1/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) : Spring
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less :
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more : The Legends

Type (3/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)

  • ( ✔ ) Watch a web series : Drawing, Spring
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes) : Crumbling Friendship
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers : Busted, episode 1-10.
  • ( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary 

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

Favorite (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   

Release Date (1/15)

A (1/5) 

  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year : My Little Happiness
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1940s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1950s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1960s. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1970s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1980s 

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020

Relationships (1/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings : Autumn Fairy Tale

Countries (0/7)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

Countries Comics/reading material (0/8)
(5/8 must be completed for this block to count)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua–Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a ManhuaChina 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a ManhuaHong kong 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a KomikPhilippines  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel 

Cast (0/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions 

Genres (Lite)

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Genres (dark)

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller

B (0/6)
(4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Genres (Action – martial arts)

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Kung Fu (or another Chinese/Taiwan/Hong kong Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Karate/Judo (or another Japanese Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features GungdoSubak /Taekkyon (or another South Korean Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features ArnisEskrima, and Kali (or another Philippines Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Muay Thai (or another Martial art from Thailand)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features E-Sports: Gaming for example  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features action CGI scenes 
  •  ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Tokusatsu  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Wuxia or Xianxia or Xuanhuan

Theme (Occupations)

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

B (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 

Theme (School) (0/6)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Lets get physical) (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ : Mr. Heart
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem

Theme (Family)

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins : The Twins
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

Theme (Misc.) (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Lab experiment/construct 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Talking animal (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate)

Tags (Leads)

 A (0/5)
(Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

B (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel : Parallel Love
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

By the numbers

A (0/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

B (1/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews : Mepsi Meow
  • ( ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Plan To Watch List (0/6)

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  
  • ( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  
  • ( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). 
  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. 

Seasonal Settings (3/4)
*Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not.

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice) : 4 Reasons Why I Hate Christmas.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting : End of Summer
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting : Autumn Blossom
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings 

Not from here (0/4)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s)  -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.  (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be)  
  • ( ) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad 
  • ( ) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city

Remakes –same story different note (1/4)

  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story
  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example : Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango) 
  • ( ) Watch a remake from the same country

Random (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  
  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 

MDL Related

A (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

B (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists) 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°°

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  • ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: Nieko10's drama list

  • Difficulty:  Easy: 6 Blocks (30+)

  • Progress: ??/?? 



Type (0/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  
( ) Watch a web series.  
( ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes)  
( ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers     School rangers
( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie
( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary



Release Date (0/15)  
C (0/5)
( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020.



Countries (0/7)  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from China.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.


 
Countries Comics/reading material (0/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count)
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan)
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea)
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines  
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel


 
Genres (Lite)  
A (0/5)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents’ era or before)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future


 
B (0/5)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners
( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.



Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8)
( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie.
( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity
( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending
( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends
( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo.
( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel
( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero



Tags (Love) (0/5)
( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle)
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers



Plan To Watch List (0/6)
( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  
( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  
( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes).
( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes).
( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35).
( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name.

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: My Drama List

  • Difficulty:  Medium: 11 Blocks (55+ )

  • Progress: ??/30


    Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes 

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less 
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more 

Type (0/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

  • ( ) Watch a web series 
  • ( ) Watch a drama special --made for tv movie--. (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes)  
  • ( ) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type (listed as a TV SHOW) show (10 Episodes do not need to be in consecutive order. Please list dates OR episode numbers  
  • ( ) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary 

Award-winning (0/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress.  

Favorite (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   

Release Date (0/15)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(It will generate 5 dates; choose any year you want.)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year you were born/graduated/married/found dramas/first born etc. (or other major event in your life) 

B (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1940s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1950s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1960s. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1970s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1980s 

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1990s 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2000 to 2005 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2006 to 2010 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2011 to 2015 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which began airing/premiered between 2016 to 2020

 Relationships (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet parent relationship (a character that takes care of an animal/has no children/ talks to animal when alone/possible dresses animal and stuffs it in her purse for outings / must be in at least half of the episodes. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings 

 Countries (0/7)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Thailand.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Japan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea.   
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong.

Countries Comics/reading material (0/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua –Taiwan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua- China 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhua-Hong kong 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Komik- Philippines  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comics 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel 

 Cast (0/6) Refers to the ages of the characters not the actors 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast. (any time from birth to any form of school) Child to high school 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (out of school but not married and not at the “deadline” age for the female character) 20-29 single finding place in life 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus (real life animals, not a person that turns into an animal) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus (the shooting location is limited to one location with limited excursions 

Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship

Genres (dark)  

A (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller

B (0/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Genres (Action – martial arts)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Kung Fu (or another Chinese/Taiwan/Hong kong Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Karate/Judo (or another Japanese Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features GungdoSubak /Taekkyon (or another South Korean Martial art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features ArnisEskrima, and Kali (or another Philippines Martial Art) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Muay Thai (or another Martial art from Thailand)

B (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features E-Sports: Gaming for example  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features action CGI scenes 
  •  ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Tokusatsu  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre Wuxia or Xanxia or Xuanhuan

Theme (Occupations)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists

B (0/5)  

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming or agriculture of some kind (orchards, rice paddies/vineyard)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Tv personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host—but has to be a drama or movie about someone having the job) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/sailor/Someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/builder/someone good with machines 

 Theme (School) (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching (If someone finds out they are fired)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer student 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying

Theme (Lets get physical) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Harem

Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Grandparent raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Aunt or Uncle raising a Child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Found Family (people not related becoming a family)

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sibling raising child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person not related raising a child 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Orphan 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy

 Theme (Misc.) (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Lab experiment/construct 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Talking animal (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate)

Tags (Leads)  

 A (0/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about First love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided love 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers

Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor (someone who sings and acts or has another job besides acting) appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (0/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Corruption 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Betrayal

By the numbers  

A (0/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie

B (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. 
  • ( ) Watch a highly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (rated 10, 9 or 8 by the user, not overall) 
  • ( ) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on. (Rated 5.0 at most)

Plan To Watch List (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list.  
  • ( ) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did)  
  • ( ) Watch the shortest drama on your list (least amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). 
  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). 
  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. 

Seasonal Settings (0/4) *Does not have to be a festival but contain something that marks the season if the weather does not. 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Snowy (winter holiday/Festival) setting (not all countries have snowy so just go with winter if that is the case with your country of choice) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rainy (spring holiday/festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Sunny (summer Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Windy (Fall Holiday/Festival) setting 
  • () Watch a drama/movie with multiple season settings 

Not from here (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s)  -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.  (50% or more and can be film in another country but does not have to be)  
  • ( ) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad 
  • ( ) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city

Remakes –same story different note (0/4)  

  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story 
  • ( ) Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that is a next season or a movie that is a sequel to a remade story (example :Hana Nochi Hara is a sequel to Hana Yori Dango) 
  • ( ) Watch a remake from the same country

Random (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: ___________________(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  
  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. 

MDL Related  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index.  

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Explore Top Dramas/Movies category If you have watched everything from your comfort country of choice (favorite) in those first 5 pages you may go to the VERY NEXT TITLE for that country on the subsequent pages  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List (yours or other MDL’ers lists) 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) 

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: Leiko 

  • Difficulty: Medium: 11 Blocks 

  • Progress: 13 blocks

Completed | Currently watching | Plan to watch


Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

A (5/5) 


B (5/5) 

  • () Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes | Racket Boys
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes () Watch a drama/movie about soldiers | A First Love Story
  • () Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (may be a web movie but has to be in MDL database) | Hold Me
  • () Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less | Meet Me Outside
  • () Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more | Court Lady

Favorite (5/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.Ding Yu Xi Moonlight 
  • () Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.Arimura Kasumi | Chugakusei Nikki (rewatch)
  • () Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies. | Tsukahara Ayuko (Chugakusei Nikki) MIU 404
  • () Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.Kaneko Arisa  (Chugakusei Nikki)Kikazaru Koi ni wa Riyuu ga Atte 
  • () Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before. |Li Jing Ling Legend of Awakening 

 Countries (5/7)  


Genres (Lite)  

A (5/5) 

  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) | You Make Me Dance
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) | Bite Me
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) |  At a Distance, Spring Is Green
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) | Mr. Sunshine 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future (Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge | Shamanism The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim 

B (5/5) 

  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline | Another Parting 
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc. (not within our normal physics as the majority of the world recognizes so yes zombies, vampires, ghosts can be considered. Use this for non-scary versions) | The Uncanny Counter 
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/Mahjong etc.) Anything that uses the brain muscle not the body muscle and has games. | Chihayafuru: Kami no Ku
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners | Hospital Playlist
  • (✓)  Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc. | Solomon's Perjury

C (5/5) 

  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank) | Start-Up
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.) | Flip a Coin -ONE OK ROCK Documentary
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy | Fish Upon the Sky 
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery | Save Me
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is FriendshipPrison Playbook

Genres (dark)  

A (5/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) | The Guest 
  • () Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)  | The Odd Family: Zombie On Sale 
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War (✓) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc)Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
  • () Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics) | Into the Ring 
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller | Taxi Driver

B (4/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological | Beyond Evil
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective | Saiai
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness(Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge | Female Centered Plot | 17.3 About a Sex
  • () Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) | D.P. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened (example 1950’s Japan)

Genres (Action – martial arts)  

B (3/5) 


Theme (Occupations)  

A (4/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)--can be a supporting character but in most of the episodes not one character in 1 episode | Search: WWW 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling | Handmade Love
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members | Pipeline
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk) | Restart After Come Back Home (Delivery Man)
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/JournalistsUchi no Musume wa, Kareshi ga Dekinai!! 

Theme (Lets get physical) (5/5) 


Tags (Leads)  

 A (4/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 


B (5/5) 


Tags (Love) (5/5) 


Tags (Misc Lite) (8/8) 


 Tags (Misc Dark) (7/8) 


Random (5/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: Leiko (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)Lovers of the Red Sky 
  • (✓) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters) | Yoohee | Youth of May
  • () Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  (think new actors and can exclude Variety show appearances) | Tyler Follmer | Remembrance of Things Past
  • () Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.) | X, B, R(The) Bond
  • ()  Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words. | Liberal, detective, transition The Good Detective

MDL Related  

A (4/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL.Squid Game | Article
  • () Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds. (your friends feed counts and if you are the one posting it counts so in theory you can post and never go back if you don’t like what you see) | Kieta Hatsukoi | Post
  • () Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats. | Idol Actor | Neechan no Koibito 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favorite and least favorite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats) 
  • () Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index. List | Doom at Your Service 

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° 

These can substitute anything in the challenge to help you complete a block each one can only be used once (unless otherwise specified) and are NOT a block. 

  •  ( ) Watch an Asadora 
  • ( ) Watch a Taiga 
  • ( ) Watch a Lakorn 
  • ( ) Watch a Seoguk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc) | Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers  
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Royalty 
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge (you may use this 3 times and it may be used for future challenges if we like the category) | 17.3 About a Sex (Female Centered Plot)