MDL's 2021 Watch Challenge

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Starting date: January 1st 2021
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Difficulty: Always aim for the top!
Progress: 125/220
Blocks: 24/40

Dramas: (90)      Movies: (20)      Specials: (7)      Reality: (8)

Plan To Watch (?)       Currently Watching (...)       Completed (✔︎)

☆ Episode Length (0/10) ☆

            A (0/5)            


( ) Watch a drama that is 20 min or less per episode.
( ) Watch a drama that is 2030 minutes per episode.
( ) Watch a drama that is 3040 minutes per episode.
( ) Watch a drama that is 4050 minutes per episode.
( ) Watch a drama that is 5060 minutes per episode.

            B (0/5)            


( ) Watch a drama that has at least 1 episode that is over 60 minutes.
( ) Watch a movie that is at least 180 minutes (3 hours).
( ) Watch a movie that is less than 30 minutes long (can be a web movie).
( ) Watch a drama that has 8 or less episodes.
( ) Watch a drama that has 30 or more episodes.

✔︎ Type (5/5) ☆

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"


(✔︎) Watch a web series. 반지의 여왕 My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama special (not behind-the-scenes episodes, interviews or extra scenes). 絶対BLになる世界VS絶対BLになりたくない男 My score: 7,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a game/variety/reality show (at least 10 episodes required. Please list dates or episode numbers). 달려라 방탄! season 3from ep. 122 (66) ––> 139 (83) – My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a theatrical (prev. released in a theatre) movie. 사도 My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a documentary drama/movie. นับหนึ่งถึงพันดาว  My score: 10/10

✔︎ Awardwinning (5/5) ☆

"It's all about the accolades"


(✔︎) Watch an award-winning drama/movie. 少年的你Rewatch  My score: 10/10

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director. 不能說的秘密 – 周杰倫  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter. Move to Heaven: 나는 유품정리사입니다 – 윤지련 – My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor시간이탈자 – 이진욱 & 조정석 – My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress. 어느 날 우리집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다 – 박보영  My score: 9/10

✔︎ Favorite (5/5) ☆

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favourite actorsトドメの接吻 – my nr.1 favourite actor山﨑賢人 Rewatch  My score: 10/10

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(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favourite actresses. 브람스를 좋아하세요?actress 박은빈 My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favourite dramas/movies. トドメのパラレル directors: 菅原伸太郎 & 明石広人one of my favourite dramasトドメの接吻My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favourite dramas/movies. Who Are You: 학교 2015 – screenwriter임예진 – one of my favourite dramas조선로코 녹두전 – My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before. Midnight – director & screenwriter: 권오승 – My score: 8,5/10

☆ 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.
( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in the year a major event happened in your life (e.g. the year you were born/graduated/got married/discovered dramas/your first born etc).

            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 parent ♡ child relationship.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a pet ♡ owner relationship.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about
siblings.

✔︎ Countries (7/7) ☆

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from the Philippines. The Boy Foretold by the StarsMy score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from Thailandชัตเตอร์ กดติดวิญญาณ  My score: 7,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from Japan社内マリッジハニー  My score: 6,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from South Korea. Mouse: The Predator  My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from China.  冰糖炖雪梨My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from Taiwan永遠的第1名  My score: 7,5/10
( ) Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong. (I'm sorry Hong Kong...)
(✔︎) Substitute/Extra nr. 3: Watch a 
fluff drama/movie. 消えた初恋  My score: 9/10

☆ Adaptations (0/8) ☆

(5/8 must be completed)


( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga.
( ) Watch a drama/movie
adapted from a Manhwa.
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Taiwanese Manhua.
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a 
Chinese Manhua.
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Hong Kong Manhua.

( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Filipino Komik.
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Thai Comic.
( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Novel.

☆ Cast (0/6) ☆

(the age of the character NOT the actor/actress)


( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast.
( ) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. (age: 20–29, not married).
( ) Watch a drama/movie with adults in it (age: 30–40).

( ) Watch a drama/movie with elderly characters or grandparents in it.
( ) Watch a drama/movie focusing on 
animals.
( ) 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 (15/15) ☆

 ✔︎             A (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about art (music, dance, painting, photography etc). เพราะเราคู่กัน  My score: 7/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc). 쌍갑포차  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a school drama/movie. 18 어게인|세림고 방과 후 특별활동  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a historical drama/movie (from your parents era or before). 백일의 낭군님  My score: 7,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a sci-fi /space/future drama/movieKairos  My score: 8,5/10

 ✔︎             B (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a fantasy/alternate past timeline drama/movie. 푸른 바다의 전설  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a supernatural/magic/ESP (etc.) drama/movie. 사이코메트리 그녀석  My score: 7/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about non-combat sports: (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/mahjong etc). TXT & EN– Playground (they were playing yut. Link to video: 1 & 2)  My score: 10/10
( ) Watch a drama/movie about medical staff: surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners.
(✔︎) Substitute: Watch a sageuk (사극 = Korean historical drama). 철인왕후  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a law drama/movie (about lawyers/judges/paralegals etc). 수상한 파트너♡  My score: 9,5/10

 ✔︎             C (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a business drama/movie (about a CEO/starting a business/office setting/bank). おっさんずラブ – Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that is based on a real event/story. 배심원들  My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a comedy drama/movie. 18 Again  My score: 10/10

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(✔︎) Watch a mystery drama/movie. พฤติการณ์ที่ตาย  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a friendship drama/movie. HIStory2-越界  My score: 8,5/10

☆ Genres – Dark (9/11) ☆

 ✔︎             A (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a horror drama/movie (includes things like: jump scares, creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc). 오싹한 연애  My score: 4,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie featuring horror monsters (e.g. zombies/vampires/demons/kaiju etc). Sweet Home  My score: 9/10

(✔︎) Watch a military/war drama/movie. DP  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a political drama/movie. 왕이 된 남자My score: 8,5/10

(✔︎) Watch a thriller drama/movie. 타인은 지옥이다Rewatch  My score: 9,5/10

 ✔︎             B (4/6)            ✔︎ 

(at least 4/6 needs to be completed)


(✔︎) Watch a psychological drama/movie사이코지만 괜찮아  My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a criminalinvestigation and/or detective drama/movie 청년경찰  Rewatch  My score: 10/10
( ) Watch a genre: medical drama/movie that includes tags like terminal/chronic illness.
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has a suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled). Orange – Rewatch  My score: 10/10

( ) Watch a drama/movie that depicts occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) (Japan).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that depicts post occupation recovery (look at dramas set in time frames we know post occupation happened e.g. 1950’s Japan).

(✔︎Substitute/Extra nr. 2: Watch a drama/movie with an antihero하늘에서 내리는 일억 개의 별 – Rewatch  My score: 9/10

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☆ Genres – Action & Martial Arts (0/10) ☆

            A (0/5)            


( ) Watch a drama/movie that features Kung Fu (or any other Chinese/Taiwanese/Hong Kong martial art).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that features 
Karate/Judo (or any other Japanese martial art) (+ Kendo).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that features Gungdo/Subak/Taekkyon (or any other South Korean martial art) (+ 
Taekwondo).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that features Arnis/Eskrima/Kali (or any other Philippines martial art).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that features Muay Thai (or any other martial art from Thailand).

            B (0/5)            


( ) Watch a sports drama/movie.
( ) Watch a drama/movie that features 
esports.
( ) Watch a drama/movie that features 
action CGI scenes.
( ) Watch a 
tokusatsu drama/movie.
( ) Watch a 
wuxia, xianxia or xuanhuan drama/movie.

✔︎ Theme – Occupations (10/10) ☆

 ✔︎             A (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features one of the following jobs: a hacker, programmer, website manager or another internet job (+ game developer). 힐러Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features one of the following jobs: fashion, a make up artist, modelling or a hair stylist으라차차 와이키키 – My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features one of the following "jobs"(lol): thief, criminal, gangster or a gang memberMy Name  My score: 9/10
(✔︎)  Watch a drama/movie which features someone working in the customer service (e.g. a clerk, waitress or working behind a help desk). security service: 인간수업Rewatch  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features one of the following jobs: writer or journalist. 变成你的那一天  My score: 9,5/10

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▷  My Soul  –  张新成

 ✔︎             B (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features a housekeeper, butler or maid. 신데렐라와 네 명의 기사  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features some kind of farming or agriculture (e.g. orchards, rice paddies, vineyard etc). Call – (strawberry farmer) – My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features a TV personality (e.g. an actor, a celebrity, a comedian, a tv reporter or a talk show host). ENHYPEN  BORDER: CARNIVAL Comeback Show  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features a fisherman, sailor or someone who works with the ocean/ocean creatures (+ seaside). 서른이지만 열일곱입니다 (the character Yu Chan and his two friends practiced a boat sport throughout the whole drama, I hope it counts )  Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features some kind of a mechanic, a builder or someone good with machines. Behind The Scenes นิทานพันดาว 1000stars (they built that whole village from scratch...)  My score: 10/10

☆ Theme – School (0/6) ☆

( ) Watch a (school) drama/movie that features a bad student (delinquent).
( ) Watch a (school) drama/movie that features a former delinquent teacher.
( ) Watch a (school) drama/movie that features a teacher that had a past job that was not suitable for teaching (If someone would find out, they are fired).
( ) Watch a (school) drama/movie that features a 
transfer student.
( ) Watch a (school) drama/movie that features a student festival.
( ) Watch a (school) drama/movie that features 
bullying.

✔︎ Theme – Unique Love (5/5) ☆

"Lets get physical"


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has sexual content오징어 게임  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a LGBTQ+ drama/movie. 나의 별에게  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features an age gap relationshipLast Cinderella  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a reverse harem drama/movie. 你微笑时很美  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a harem drama/movie. REA(L)OVE – it being a dating show; there were quite a few harems (as well as reversed harems) going on, so I feel like putting this title here should be accepted – My score: 8,5/10

☆ Theme – Family (0/11) ☆

            A (0/6)            


( ) Watch a drama/movie that has a marriage contract or an arranged marriage.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a large family (multiple generations, or 6 or more people under one roof).
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a 
single parent.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a grandparent raising a child (
grandmother).
( ) Watch a drama/movie about an 
aunt or uncle raising a child.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a found family (people who are not related becoming a family).

            B (0/5)            


( ) Watch a drama/movie about a sibling raising child.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a person who is not related raising a child.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about an 
orphan.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about 
twins.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a 
pregnancy.

✔︎ Theme – Misc. (5/5) ☆

( ) Watch a drama/movie about a clone.
(✔︎) Substitute: Watch a drama/movie about royalty (princess). 传闻中的陈芊芊  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about an android. 너도 인간이니? – Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about an alien. 별에서 온 그대  Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about a lab experiment/construct. 마녀  Rewatch  My score: 7/10
( ) Watch a drama/movie about a talking animal (animal) (the animal only needs to talk once or can even narrate).
(✔︎) Substitute/Extra nr. 1: Watch a romcom with a tsundere character. 彼女はキレイだった My score: 8,5/10

✔︎ Tags – Leads (10/10) ☆

 ✔︎             A (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a strong main lead character (male/female). Vagabond – all of our main lead characters – My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a nice main lead character (male/female). 想見你 – all main leads  Rewatch  My score: 1000000/10

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(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a rich main lead character (male/female). Abyss – Cha Min played by actor 안효섭 – My score: 8,5/10



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(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a smart/genius main lead character (male/female). 악의 꽃 both of our two main leads  Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a naïve/innocent/pure main lead character (naïve male/female) (innocent male/female). นิทานพันดาวTian (if Tian isn't the definition of purity and innocence then idk who is. Also, why are there no tags for naïve/innocent/pure male leads? Update: my prayers have been answered and now there is an innocent male lead tag!! lol ^^)  My score: 9,5/10

 ✔︎             B (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a mean/aggressive main lead character (mean male/female) (aggressive male/female). SOTUS: The Series พี่ว้ากตัวร้ายกับนายปีหนึ่ง – Arthit played by actor คริส พีรวัส แสงโพธิรัตน์ – My score: 4,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with an eccentric main lead character (male/female). 달리와 감자탕 – Jin Moohak played by actor 김민재 – My score: 9/10

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(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a poor main lead character (male/female). 멀리서 보면 푸른 봄 Nam Soohyun played by actor 배인혁 – My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a weak main lead character (male/female). 로봇이 아니야 Rewatch – My score: 7,5/10 (excluding his illness, I still think "weak main lead" applies to Kim Mingyu, played by actor 유승호, because he couldn't do anything by himself...)
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a cold main lead character (male/female). Cheese in the Trap – Yoo Jung played by actor 박해진 – My score7/10

 ✔︎ TagsLove (5/5) ☆

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about a first love romance녹두전  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has cohabitationきみはペット  Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a love shape (triangle/square/pentangle). 여신강림  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has an unrequited love relationship. ทฤษฎีจีบเธอRewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie tagged friends to lovers. 역도요정 김복주 Rewatch  My score: 9/10

 ✔︎ Tags – Misc. Lite (8/8) ☆

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie with a bromance/sismance vibe. 穿盔甲的少女  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a slice of life drama/movie. Run On  My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features someone who has a hidden identity은밀하게 위대하게  Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has a happy ending. 初恋那件小事  My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features childhood friends단, 하나의 사랑 – Rewatch  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that features an idol actor/actress. 내 아이디는 강남미인 - Actor: 차은우Rewatch  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a time travel drama/movie. Go Back 부부 Rewatch  My score: 9,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a superhero drama/movie (someone with superhuman/special powers). 경이로운 소문  My score: 9/10

✔︎ Tags – Misc. Dark (8/8) ☆

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has a death or a murder. 조작된 도시  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that includes obsession. 늑대소년Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that focus on mental health. 킬미힐미 Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie where a character/story has a tragic past. เขามาเชงเม้งข้างๆหลุมผมครับ  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that includes amnesia. 피고인Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that includes revenge. The K2  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that includes corruption. Vincenzo  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that includes betrayal. 今際の国のアリス  Rewatch  My score: 9/10

✔︎ Statistics (9/9) ☆

"By the numbers"

 ✔︎             A (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that more than 50% of MDL users have completed (there is a pie chart under the statistics for every drama/movie). バレンタイン編&六角編  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie where the verified/stars rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed rating for a drama/movie. : The Guest – (8 as of completing)  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that is ranked in the top 200 (add a link). 라켓소년단  My score: 9/10 – (ranked #77 as of completing)
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that is ranked over 1000 (add a link if available). Mr. Heart (click title to see link)  My score: 7,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has more than 25% of MDL users in the “plan to watchsection of the pie chart. 魔王Rewatch  My score: 9,5/10

 ✔︎             B (4/4)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has over 10 reviews. 새빛남고 학생회  My score: 8,5/10

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that has no reviews. TXT & EN 운동장  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) 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 the overall rating). 30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい UserNeaa  Rewatch  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a poorly rated and completed drama/movie from another challenger who posted on the same page you signed up on (rated 5,0 or lower). The Gifted – User: XingBack Rewatch  My score: 8,5/10

☆ Plan To Watch List (0/6) ☆

( ) Watch the oldest dated item on your watch list.  
( ) Watch the newest item on your watch list.
( ) Watch the shortest drama on your watch list.
( ) Watch the longest drama on your watch list.
( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. if you have 70 items in total, you should watch nr. 35).
( ) Watch the drama/movie that has the the longest name on your watch list.

☆ Seasonal Settings (0/4) ☆

"Doesn't have to be a festival but contain something that marks the start of a new season"


( ) Watch a drama/movie that has a snowy setting (e.g. a winter holiday/festival).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that has a rainy setting (e.g. a spring holiday/festival).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that has a sunny setting (e.g. a summer holiday/festival).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that has a windy setting (e.g. a fall holiday/festival).
( ) Watch a drama/movie that has multiple season settings.

 ✔︎ Foreign (4/4) ☆

"Not from here"


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that stars foreign actor(s). I–Land  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that is set in a different country to the one in which it was aired (at least 50%). 사랑의 불시착  My score: 9/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that stars a character/person that is raised abroadENHYPEN&Hi – Ni-Ki, JakeJay  Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie where there is a new person into a small town or a small town person moves into a big city. リスタートはただいまのあとで  My score: 8,5/10

☆ Remakes (0/4) ☆

"Same story different note"


( ) Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other country.
( ) 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 (5/5) ☆

(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username, or display name. List here: display name – Silje – S. Space Sweepers (승리호)  My score: 7/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list. Mad for Each Other (이 구역의 미친X)friendMiroshAhn1  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name (excluding variety shows). 别想打扰我学习 賴冠霖 – My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one). Letters: E, GO (lol). My choiceEENHYPEN Comeback Show DIMENSION : DILEMMAMy score10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that includes one of the following words: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one). Words: portrait, blackmail, school. My choice: school (학교) 학교 2017  My score: 8/10

✔︎ MDL Related (10/10) ☆

 ✔︎             A (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL. 기억의 밤 – article: Asian Dramas and Mental Health, by Silje (me ;p) – Rewatch  My score: 10/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feeds (you can look at your friend's feed or even post something on your own, it will count). 함부로 애틋하게from my friend, Alyssa's, feed  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats.  신입사관 구해령 – tag: lying – My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favourite and least favourite genres. 그냥 사랑하는 사이 – one of my favourite genres: romance, currently one of my least favourite genres: melodrama – Rewatch  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index (define popular?). 쇼핑왕 루이list: 'Nicest Male Lead Ever'  My score: 9/10

 ✔︎             B (5/5)              ✔︎ 


(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie on your recommendations page. 날씨가 좋으면 찾아가겠어요  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama from a staff members completed page rated 8 or more. るろうに剣心  staff member: Yuanwei  My score: 8/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 pages of MDL's Home Trailers section. 연모  My score: 8,5/10
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 pages of MDL's Explore Top Dramas/Movies category. Mouse  My score: 9/10

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(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a custom list (yours or another MDL’ers lists). 幸色のワンルーム – list: Dramas I've Rewatched  Rewatch  My score: 8,5/10

☆ Substitutions & Extras (5/10) ☆

"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 sageuk (사극 = Korean historical drama). 철인왕후  My score: 10/10 Used: Genres – LightB.
( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about kabuki, rakugo, pansori, etc.)  I searched Storyteller or theater +country.
( ) Watch a drama/movie about 
soldiers.
(✔︎) Watch a drama/movie about royalty (princess). 传闻中的陈芊芊  My score: 8,5/10 Used: Theme Misc.
(✔︎) 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). Watch a romcom with a tsundere character ––> Theme MiscWatch a drama/movie with an antihero ––> Genres – DarkBWatch a fluff drama/movie ––> Countries.

South Korea (84)  Japan (18)  Taiwan (4)  China (8)  Hong Kong (0)  Thailand (10)  Philipines (1)

 TurnIn Form 

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date: January 1, 2021 

  • Link to your Drama list:  _galore's drama list

  • Difficulty:  Super Busy But Still Want to Play: 2 Blocks (10+)  

  • Progress: 10/10 || 2/2 blocks

Currently Watching  ||   Completed  ||  Plan to Watch

completed dramas: 5
completed drama specials: 1
completed movies: 3
completed variety shows:1

South Korea (8) || Japan (x) || China (1) || Taiwan (x) || Hong Kong (x) || Thailand (1) || Philippines (x)


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


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 (2/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors. - Choi Woo Shik in Time to Hunt (2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses. - Park Gyu Young in The Devil Judge (2021)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies. - First Love (2019) by Takashi Miike (director of As The Gods Will)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies. - Heavenly Forest (2006) by Bando Kenji (screenwriter of Paradise Kiss)
  • () Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before. -  Vincenzo (2021) by Kim Hee Won 

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 (2/5) 


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) 


B (3/4) (4/6 of these for it to be completed) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological - Girl From Nowhere (2018)
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective - Extracurricular (2020)
  • ( ) 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 - 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu (2019)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre) - Assassination (2015)
  • ( ) 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) (3/5) 


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 (2/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 


B (2/5) 


Tags (Love) (1/5) 


Tags (Misc Lite) (3/8) 


 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 (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: __galore_(Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  - Girl From Nowhere Season 2 (2021) 
  • () 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) - (Teudoongie) The Pirates (2014)
  • () 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) - Jeong Yun Ho in Imitation (2021) 
  • () Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  -(I - S - K) Sweet Home (2020)
  • () Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch a drama/movie with one of these words. - (tension - television - town) Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (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.  
  • ( ) 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) 
    • musical
    • character with not deadly(?) disability (blind, deaf, wheelchair, etc.)


Turn-in Form

  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: requlus' list

  • Difficulty:  Medium (55+)

  • Progress: 3/55


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

A (2/5) 

  • () Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes 
  • (Growing Season) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes 
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes 
  • (Nevertheless,) 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 (1/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

  • (Real Life Love Story - Season One) 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: (Format: month day, year. Example: January 1, 2021 

  • Link to your Drama list: annaxakira

  • Difficulty: Merciless: 20 Blocks (100+)

  • Progress: ??/?? 


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

A (5/5) 


B (5/5) 


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 To My Star 
  • ( ) 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  Save My Seoul 

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

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie Escape from Mogadishu 
  • ( ) 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.  Sweet & Sour (Jang Ki Yong)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (Shin Min Ah)
  • ( ) 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.   ((Liu Kuang Hui)) Your Name Engraved Herein 



 Countries (0/7)  


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)  Imawa no Kuni no Alice 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manhwa (south Korea)  True Beauty 
  • ( ) 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   Till the End of the World 

 


Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) Da Capo 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.)  Until We Meet Again 
  • ( ) 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 Space Sweepers

B (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timeline Wuliang 
  • ( ) 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) Painted Skin: The Guo Jingming Edition 
  • ( ) 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  Hospital Playlist 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc. Juror 8 

C (5/5) 

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

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)  Sweet Home 
  • ( ) 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) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller Midnight 

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

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological  Dangerous Drugs of Sex 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective Flower of Evil 
  • ( ) 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) No Longer Human 
  • ( ) 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  The Outlaws 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk)  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists Lovely Writer 

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)  Farming Academy 
  • ( ) 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 (Lets get physical) (0/5) 


Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage Perfect and Casua
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Large Family(Multiple generations or 6 or more people under one roof) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Single Parent One Spring Night 
  • ( ) 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  Josee 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Twins 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Pregnancy  One Night Surprise 

  Theme (Misc.) (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about a Clone Seobok 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Android 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about an Alien  The Night of the Undead 
  • ( ) 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   3 Will Be Free 
  • ( ) 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 HIStory3: Make Our Days Count 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead The Call
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead

Tags (Love) (0/5) 


Tags (Misc Lite) (0/8) 


 Tags (Misc Dark) (1/8) 


By the numbers  

A (5/5) Statistics 

  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics)  Quaranthings 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating  Save The Green Planet! 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link 18 Again Ranked: #80 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available  Ranked: #2607  Beasts Clawing at Straws 
  • ( ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie Collectors (47%) 

B (0/4) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews.   Boys' Lockdown Reviews: 34 users 
  • ( ) 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)



Sign-up Form:  

Starting date: January 1, 2021

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

Difficulty: Easy (30+/6 Blocks) (...not easy for me!!!)

Progress: 20/30 | 1/6


Blocks:


Time: A (5/5)

(✓) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes: Color Rush
(✓) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes: High & Low
(✓) Watch a drama with 30-40 minutes episodes: WBL: Fighting Mr. 2nd
(✓) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes: Insect Detective
(✓) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes: Vincenzo


Type (4/5) 

(✓) Watch a web series: WBL: No. 1 For You
(✓) Watch a drama special/made for tv movie: No. 1 For You: Special
(✓) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type: The Return of Superman
(✓) Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie: Parasite
( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary


Favorite (3/5)

(✓) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors: Reunion: Sound o. P.
(✓) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses: Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien
( ) 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: Hikaru no Go


 Relationships (1/5)  

(✓) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships: MIU 404
( ) 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
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings


 Cast (4/6)

(✓) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast: Kotaro wa Hitorigurashi
(✓) Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast: Long Time No See
(✓) Watch a drama/movie with Median age: Squid Game
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents
( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus
(✓) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus: Good Doctor


Genres (dark): B (3/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed)

(✓) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological: Evil Minds
(✓) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective: Insect Detective
(✓) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic illness: Tokyo MER: Hashiru Kinkyuukyuumeishitsu 
( ) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide
( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another
( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Post Occupation Recovery


Theme (Occupations): A (0/5)

( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business(Information Technology) jobs(so hackers/programmers/websites/Internet)
( ) 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
( ) 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
( ) 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): 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 


Tags (Leads): A (0/5)

( ) 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


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 with an Idol Actor
( ) 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)

( ) 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.


Seasonal Settings (0/4)

( ) 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)
( ) Watch a drama/movie Set not Filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired.
( ) Character that is the Same ethnicity but raised abroad
( ) New person in a small town OR Small town person moves to big city


Remakes (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
( ) 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: devitto
( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list.
( ) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name.  
( ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters:
( ) 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.
( ) 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.
( ) 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
( ) 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)


Let's go~ I failed last year, set my goal too high. :'D

Sign-up Form:  

  • Starting date:  January 1, 2021  

  • Link to your Drama list: My Drama List 

  • Difficulty: Intervention (40 blocks + 2 Bonus items)

  • Progress: 5/180


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

A (1/5) 

  • (Amanza (2020)) 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 (2/5) 

  • (Heart to Heart (2015)) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • (Just Friends? (2009)) 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 (1/5) 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)  
  • (Little Forest (2019)) 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 (1/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • (Who Are You (2013)) 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) 

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  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: beinlove's dramalist

  • Difficulty: Merciless: 20/20 Blocks

  • Progress: 105/100

Plan to watch
Currently watching
Completed

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


Award-winning (5/5)

  • (X) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 2gether (2020) - Series of the Year @ 2021 Line TV Awards
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director Kung Fu Hustle (2004) - Stephen Chow (Best Director @ 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter Kingdom (2019) - Kim Eun Hee (Best Screenplay @ 2016 Baeksang Arts Awards)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actor New Years Blues (2021) - Yoo Yeon Seok (Best Actor @ 2018 Asia Artist Awards)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actress Quantum Physics (2019) - Seo Yea Ji (Most Popular Actress @ 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards)

Favorite (5/5)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors I Can Speak (2017)  - Lee Je Hoon
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses Architecture 101 (2012) - Bae Suzy
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie/drama special by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies Still 2gether (2020)  - Backaof Noppharnach Chaiwimol (A Tale of Thousand Stars)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies Signal (2016) - Kim Eun Hee (Kingdom)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before Sweet & Sour (2021) - Lee Kye Byuk

Release Date (0/15)  

A (5/5)


Relationships (5/5)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on Non-Romantic Relationships Navillera (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Non-Human Main Character Bite Sisters (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental Relationship Dear Ex (2018)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Pet Parent Relationship Moonlight (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings In Family We Trust (2018)

 Countries (7/7) - 1 substitution


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 (5/5)


B (5/5)


C (5/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Office setting) Use for My Talent (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie based on a real event or person The Outlaws (2017)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy Fish Upon the Sky (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery Shock Wave (2017)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship Love Alarm 2 (2021)

Genres (dark)

A (5/5)


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

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological Forgotten (2017)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal Investigation/Detective Miss & Mrs. Cops (2019)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Medical and Tag is Terminal or Chronic Illness
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide Night in Paradise (2021) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another Anarchist from Colony (2017)
  • ( ) 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 (5/5)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business (Information Technology) jobs (Hackers) Taxi Driver (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair Styling Beautiology101 (2016)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang Members The Swindlers (2017)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer Service (Concierge) You Are My Spring (2021) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists Lovely Writer (2021)

B (2/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/Butler/Maid 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Farming/Agriculture 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features TV Personality (actor/comedian/tv reporter/talk show host) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Fisherman/Sailor/Someone who works with the ocean 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Mechanic/Builder/someone good with machines

Theme (Lets get physical) (5/5)


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 (5/5)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong (Female) Lead The Pirates (2014)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice (Female) Lead Best Mistake 2 (2020)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich (Female) Lead Mine (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius (Male) Lead A Love So Beautiful (2020)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/Innocent/Pure (Female) Lead It's Okay To Be Sensitive (2018)

B (5/5)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive (Male) Lead The Negotiation (2018)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with an Eccentric (Male) Lead Collectors (2020)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Poor (Male) Lead Squid Game (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak (Male) Lead The Dude In Me (2019)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold (Male) Lead Mysterious Love (2021) 

Tags (Love) (5/5)


Tags (Misc Lite) (8/8) - 1 substitution


 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 (4/4)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews A Tale of Thousand Stars (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews Mokkoji Kitchen (2021) - up until 2021/11/08, there was 0 reviews for this drama
  • (X) 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) Imawa no Kuni no Alice (2020) - rated as a 9.5 
  • (X) 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) We Best Love: No. 1 For You (2021) - rated as a 4.0

Not from here (4/4)

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s) So Not Worth It (2021)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie filmed in a different country to the one in which it was aired Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
  • (X) Character that is the same ethnicity but raised abroad Vincenzo (2021)
  • (X) New person in a small town or small town person moves to big city Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

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. 

°°° 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 
  • (X) Watch a Lakorn Hua Jai Sila (2019)
  • ( ) Watch a Sageuk 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc,)
  • ( ) 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 dateJanuary 1, 2021
  • My Drama listPaula
  • Difficulty: Extremely Hard
  • Progress: 90/85+ (17 blocks)
TIME

A (5/5) 

B (4/5) 

TYPE

(3/5)

  • ( ) Watch a web series 
  • () Watch a drama specialYou Drive Me Crazy [rewatch]
  • (♥) Watch a game/variety/non drama/reality type show. Busted 3
  • () Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released movie. Back to 20
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which genre is Documentary.
AWARD-WINNING

(4/5)

FAVORITE

(4/5)

RELEASE DATE

A (4/5) 

C (5/5) 

RELATIONSHIPS

(4/5)

COUNTRIES

(5/7)

CAST - CHARACTERS, NOT ACTORS

(2/6)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with students or children as the main cast.
  • () Watch a drama/movie with young adults as the main cast. At a Distance, Spring Is Green
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Median age.
  • () Watch a drama/movie with Elderly characters or grandparents. Miss Granny
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Animals as the focus.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie where a Place or Location is the focus.
LITE GENRES

A (1/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Art. Dali and the Cocky Prince
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about School.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about history.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi/Space/Future.

B (3/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timelineHello, Me!
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Supernatural/Magic/ESP etc . The Uncanny Counter
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Non-combat Sports (chess/checkers/cards/shogi/mahjong etc.).
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners.
  • () Watch a drama/movie about Law/lawyers/judges/paralegals etcLaw School

C (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie based on a real event or person.
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy. Homme Fatale
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery. No Boundary Season 2
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship. Navillera
DARK GENRES

A (5/5) 

B (1/4/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological.
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal Investigation/Detective. Beyond Evil 
  • ( ) 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.
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another.
  • ( ) 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 jobs.
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling. Record of Youth
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members. Man In Love
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service.
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists. The Day of Becoming You
THEME - SCHOOL 

(2/6)

  • ( ) 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. The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival. 
  • () Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying. My Blood & Bones in a Flowing Galaxy
THEME - LET'S GET PHYSICAL

(3/5)

TAGS - LEADS

A (3/5)

  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead. Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Nice Lead. Love Scenery
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich Lead.
  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead. Happiness
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead.

B (3/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead. Meteor Garden
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird). 
  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Poor Lead. Space Sweepers
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak Lead.
  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Cold Lead. The King's Affection
TAGS - LOVE

(3/5)

  • () Watch a drama/movie about First Love. Blue Birthday
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Cohabitation
  • () Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (Triangle/Square/Pentangle). Nevertheless,
  • () Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided loveA Love So Beautiful [Korean version]
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with Friend to Lovers.
TAGS - MISC. LITE 

(7/8)

TAGS - MISC. DARK

(4/8)

BY THE NUMBERS

B (2/4) 

PLAN TO WATCH LIST

(1/6)

  • ( ) 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). Seobok
  • ( ) 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.
  • ( ) Watch the movie/drama with the longest name. 
REMAKES - SAME STORY DIFFERENT NOTE 

(2/4)

MDL RELATED

A (2/5) 

  • () Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL. Yumi's Cells
  • () Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in the feedsImitation
  • ( ) 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.
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index. 

B (1/5) 

  • ( ) 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. Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno [1st page]
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was added to a Custom List.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND EXTRAS

(0/2/8)

  • ( ) 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). 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers.  
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Royalty. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about anything not covered in this challenge.

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  • Starting date: January 1, 2021

  • Link to your Drama list: Maayan's drama list

  • Difficulty:  Diabolical - 28 Blocks (140+)

  • Progress: 73/140 (Finished blocks - 3)

Plan to watch || Currently watching || Completed


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

A (2/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama with 20 min or less episodes (15 minutes per episode) Onzoshi Boys (May 10)
  • (X) Watch a drama with 20-30 minutes episodes (24 minutes per episode) Risky (September 5)
  • ( ) 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 (2/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a Drama with at least 1 episode over 60 minutes 
  • ( ) Watch a Movie 180 or more minutes 
  • (X) Watch a Movie less than 30 minutes (12 minutes) Heart Attack (October 30)
  • (X) Watch a Drama with 8 episodes or less (8 episodes) Number Six (October 2)
  • ( ) Watch a Drama with 30 episodes or more 

Type (2/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  

  • (X) Watch a web seriesTiming (May 11)
  • (X) Watch a drama specialTokyo Tarareba Musume 2020 (November 17)
  • ( ) 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 (3/5) --it all about the accolades 


Favorite (2/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors (Kim Young Kwang)Mission: Possible (April 24)
  • ( ) 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.  
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before (Mi Chieh Tsai).  Hijra in Between (September 11) 

Release Date (0/15)  

A (3/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered this year (2021)August Never Ends (May 9)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year the user above/below you joined MDL (2017 or 2020)The Hungry Lion (December 12)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL (2014)Princess Jellyfish (December 4)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that began airing/premiered in one of the years generated by this website(1988, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009)  
  • ( ) 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 (1/5) 


 Relationships (1/5)  

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships. Water Boys (November 5)
  • ( ) 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 (1/7)  


Countries Comics/reading material (1/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) Five (December 11)
  • ( ) 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 (2/6) 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). Love Me, Love Me Not (March 4)
  • ( ) 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 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with Median age (marriageable/Deadline (for female characters) age or parents) 30 – 40 age bracket: usually financially established (The female lead is 38 years old) 38sai Batsuichi Dokushin Onna ga Matching Apuri wo Yattemita Kekka Nikki (October 15) 
  • ( ) 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 (2/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) Imitation (November 27)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about School (Pre-k-University, graduate and trade school) (University) Professional Single (May 16)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Historical (must be from your parents era or before) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future

B (2/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Fantasy/Alternate past timelineThe Romance of Tiger and Rose (June 11) 
  • ( ) 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. 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie about Medical staff: Surgeons/doctors/nurses/vets/coroners Life (January 23)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Law/Lawyers/Judges/paralegals etc.

C (2/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank Between
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc.The Silent Forest (November 5) 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship Adult Trainee (December 20)

Genres (dark)  

A (2/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) Lesson of the Evil (September 4)
  • ( ) 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) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Thriller. Intruder (November 18)

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

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological Kinki (November 5)
  • ( ) 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. Skate Into Love
  • ( ) 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 (4/5) 

  • (X) 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 Watashi ni Unmei no Koi Nante Arienaitte Omotteta (October 5) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair styling. Nee Sensei, Shiranai no? (April 23)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk) Love Is Phantom (December 12)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/Journalists Tokyo Tarareba Musume (November 15)

B (1/5)  

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Housekeeper/butler/Maid According to Our Butler (October 8)
  • ( ) 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) (3/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacher. Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi (November 22)
  • ( ) 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 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festival Nisekoi (November 6)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying. Girl's Revenge (July 31)

Theme (Lets get physical) (4/5) 


Theme (Family)  

A (0/6) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Marriage contract or arranged Marriage Kekkon Aite wa Chusen de
  • ( ) 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 (3/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Strong Lead 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Nice lead (Female Lead) Horimiya (October 7)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Rich lead (Female Lead) Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (July 13)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Smart/Genius Lead 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Naïve/innocent/pure Lead (Female Lead) Itsuka, Nemuri Ni Tsuku Hi (April 22)

B (2/5) 

  • ( ) 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 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead (Female Lead) Hana ni Keda Mono: Second Season (May 28)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with a Cold lead (Male Lead) Pretty Man (July 3)

Tags (Love) (5/5) 


Tags (Misc Lite) (2/8) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe.  
  • ( ) Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie. 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending Bokura wa Koi ga Hetasugiru (December 18)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor appearing in it does not have to be starring and can be a cameo. Liar x Liar (October 29)
  • ( ) 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 (5/5) Statistics 

  • (X) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (60.3% Completed) Takane to Hana (May 7)
  • (X) Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating (7.4) The Badly-Bruised Devil (December 11)
  • (X) Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link (Ranked #4) Better Days (September 27)
  • (X) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available (Ranked #36489) Happy Dorm (September 3)
  • (X) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie (52.2% Plan To Watch) Mairunovich (December 14)

B (2/4) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews (11 Reviews). Remember My Boy (May 1)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. Cheer Boys!! (May 1)
  • ( ) 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) (O K W A K gave it 10) Hit the Top
  • ( ) 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) (Varric T gave it 4.5) He Is Psychometric

Plan To Watch List (2/6) 

  • ( ) Watch the oldest dated item (drama/movie) on your list. Hotaru no Hikari || Goong S (2007)
  • (X) Watch the newest item on your list. (on your profile page it lists the last 9 actions you did) 18 Again (July 11)
  • (X) Watch the shortest drama on your list (2 episodes)Fake News (April 18)
  • ( ) Watch the longest drama on your list (most amount of episodes). SICK'S (142 episodes) 
  • ( ) Watch the item in the middle of your list (e.g. 70 items in total, you should watch #35). Meishi Game || Memorist (455 titles on my Plan To Watch list)
  • ( ) Watch the Movie/Drama with the longest name. Drama Stage Season 1: Assistant Manager Park's Private Life 

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 (1/4) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that has foreign actor(s)  -A different ethnicity than the rest of the titles cast--  (Minami Riho is Japanese while the rest are korean) The Guilty Secret (September 24)
  • ( ) 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 (4/4)  


Random (3/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name (M). 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as someone on your friends list (C). Chugakusei Nikki (October 30) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from an actor/actress who has 5 or fewer credits to their name (can exclude Variety show appearances). (Hayashi Karasu has 4 Credits) Parfait Tic (April 23)
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters (D, W, C). Do You Love Me as I Love You (May 8)
  • Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words (Monopoly, Innovation, Law). 

MDL Related  

A (2/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL. (Appeared in Yin & Yang Movie Night Review) #Alive
  • ( ) 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) 
  • (X) Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats (School Bullying)Honey Lemon Soda (December 17)
  • (X) 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) (Romance and Medical) Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo (September 26)
  • ( ) Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index (Overhated dramas)Nevertheless, 

B (1/5) 

  • (X) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. What's Wrong With Secretary Kim (September 28)
  • ( ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more (Yuanwei gave it 9.5) God's Quiz   
  • ( ) 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: https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/SECHSKIES

  • Difficulty: Intervention: 40 blocks + 2 bonus

  • Progress: ??/??


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

A (1/5) 

  • ( ) 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 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama with 50-60 Minutes Episodes The Crowned Clown

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 (2/5) --it all about the accolades 

  • ( ) Watch an award-winning drama/movie 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning director. Influenza // Bong Joon Ho
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriter. Mother // Park Eun Kyo
  • ( ) 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.  
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses. Fatal Frame // Nakajo Ayami
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies. A Bittersweet Life // Kim Ji Woon
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before. MMA Zen // Matsunaga Daishi

Release Date (2/15)  

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 (1/5)

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie from the 1940sStray Dog (1949)
  • ( ) 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 (3/5) 


 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. 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with Siblings AKMU - Welcome Home

 Countries (7/7)  


Countries Comics/reading material (1/8) (5/8 must be completed for this block to count) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie adapted from a Manga (Japan) Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai
  • ( ) 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 (1/6) 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 Sechskies Drama Special
  • ( ) 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 (1/5) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) AKMU - SPRING of WINTER
  • ( ) 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 (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) Lychee Light Club
  • ( ) 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 (4/5) 


Genres (dark)  

A (4/5) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Horror (includes jump scares, Creepy voices/noises, vengeful ghosts, etc.) Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju) Peninsula
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/War Going South
  • ( ) 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 Light My Fire

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

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective A Violent Prosecutor
  • ( ) 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 (1/5) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie which features Sports: Physical My Punch-Drunk Boxer
  • ( ) 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) (1/6) 

  • ( ) 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 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie which features Bullying Mr. X and I

Theme (Lets get physical) (3/5) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with Sexual Content Burning
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+ Lady Daddy
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap Luck-Key
  • ( ) 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 (2/5) (Male or Female or other you decide) 


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) (2/8) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe. Shoot My Heart
  • ( ) 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 
  • ( 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. Eizouken ni wa Te o Dasu na!
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Time Travel 
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Superhero

 Tags (Misc Dark) (2/8) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie Death/murder Let Me Cry For You
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie Mental Health A Man who was Superman
  • ( ) 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 (3/5) Statistics 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics) Seed (2016) (75%)
  • ( ) 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 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available As The Gods Will (Ranked #2905)
  • ( X ) Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie Container (ptw: 54%)

B (2/4) 

  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews. Battle Royale (total: 12)
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews. Terrarium Locker Room
  • ( ) 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 (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) 
  • ( ) 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) 
  • ( X ) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.) Battle Royale II: Requiem  // i , z , b
  • 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 (1/5) 

  • ( ) 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 
  • ( X ) 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 Sweet Home // page 2
  • ( ) 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) 

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 Starting date: January 1, 2021
Staccie's drama list 
Difficulty: Super Easy 4 Blocks (20+) 
Progress: 04/04




Movies 2  | Dramas 16 | Specials 1 | Variety shows1
 Currently watching   |  Completed 

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

A (5/5) 



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



Random (5/5) 

  • (So I Married an Anti-Fan ) Watch a drama/movie that starts with the same first letter as your username OR Display name.  Chose at the beginning and list here: {S} - Staccie (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters)  
  • (Yumi's Cells) 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) yeoleeda
  • (How to Hate You) 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) Na Jae Min 
  • (Legally, Dad) Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters: (Generate 3 from this site and choose one.)  L, f, s
  • (My Romantic Some Recipe) Random Word generator for titles (here) pick 3 list and watch one with one of these words.    romantic, circle, like



MDL Related   

B (5/5) ♡

  • (The Long Ballad ) Watch a drama/movie on your Recommendations page. 
  • (18 Again ) Watch a drama from a staff member’s completed page rated 8 or more  Yuanwei
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that appears in the first 5 page of MDL Home Trailers section       SUBSTITUTE  (Check Out the Event) Watch a drama/movie about Traveling or a trip
  • (Mr. Queen ) 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  
  • (Hello, Me!) 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)  Watch a drama/movie about Traveling or a trip (used in "MDL Related")




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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: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 40–50 minutes episodes: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama with 50-60 minutes episodes: ??

B (5/5)


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

  • () Watch a web seriesMy Dear Friend (Drama, South Korea, 2019)
  • () Watch a drama special --made for tv movie-- (Not the behind-the-scenes episodes or the interviews or extra scenes): We Best Love: No. 1 For You Special Episode 6.5 (Special, Taiwan, 2021)
  • () 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.): ~> USING 1 SUBSTITUTE TITLE TO FILL!!
  • () Watch a Theatrical (released in the theatre) released movie: Your Name Engraved Herein (Movie, Taiwan, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary: Taiwan! Let's Get Married! (Movie, Taiwan, 2018)

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: ??

Favourite (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favourite actors: Douluo Continent (Drama, China, 2021) [Xiao Zhan]
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favourite actresses: Legend of Fei (Drama, China, 2020) [Zhao Li Ying]
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favourite dramas/movies: Shadow (Movie, China, 2018) [Zhang Yi Mou]
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favourite dramas/movies: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before: ??

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: [2018 or 2016] ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that started airing the same year you joined MDL: [2018] ??
  • ( ) 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): [1990, 1996, 1999, 2009, 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): [2019, the year I became an aunt for the first time!] ??

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 (5/5)

  • () Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationships: Soul Snatcher (Movie, China, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main character: Cat in the Eastern Palace (Movie, China, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationship: The Blessed Girl (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () 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): ~> USING 1 SUBSTITUTE TITLE TO FILL!!
  • () Watch a drama/movie with Siblings: Princess! You have Five Husbands! (Drama, China, 2021)

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/Webtoon (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 recognises 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 (5/5)

  • () Watch a drama/movie about Business (CEO/Starting a business/Office setting/Bank): My Heroic Husband (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie based on a real Event or person (can be but not limited to a documentary etc): Kill For Love (Drama, Taiwan, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy: Cupid of Chou Dynasty (Drama, China, 2019)
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery: Ancient Detective (Drama, China, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship: Kimi no Yubisaki (Movie, Japan, 2007)

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

  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological: Boku wa Mari no Naka (Drama, Japan, 2017)
  • () Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation/Detective: Burning Ice (Drama, China, 2017)
  • ( ) 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): Painted Skin: The Guo Jingming Edition (Movie, China, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie which depicts Occupation of one country by another (usually under the Historical or Military genre): The Long Ballad (Drama, China, 2021)
  • ( ) 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/Modelling/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) (5/5)


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


B (0/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie with an 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) (8/8)

  • () Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe: Killer And Healer (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a Slice of Life drama/movie: Buying Ears (Movie, China, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Hidden Identity: Stand by Me (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Happy Ending: Moonlight (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Childhood friends: In Love With Your Dimples (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () 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: The Tasty Florida (Drama, South Korea, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Time Travel: Legend of Yun Qian (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Superhero: ~> USING 1 SUBSTITUTE TITLE TO FILL!!

Tags (Misc Dark) (3/8)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Death/Murder: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Obsession: ??
  • () Watch a drama/movie Mental Health: Lovely Swords Girl (Drama, China, 2019)
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Tragic Past: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Amnesia: ??
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie Revenge: Rattan (Drama, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Corruption: 14 Blades (Movie, Hong Kong, 2010)
  • () Watch a drama/movie Betrayal: Bokura ga Koroshita, Saiai no Kimi (Drama, Japan, 2021)

By the numbers

A (5/5) Statistics

  • () Watch a drama or movie more than 50% have completed (there is pie chart under statistics): Triple - Do You Want? (Movie, South Korea, 2020)
  • () Watch a drama or movie where the Verified/Stars Rating is the same (the whole number not after the decimal) as the completed Rating: Wonderful Fate (Drama, China, 2021) [As seen on 22/05/2021]
  • () Watch a drama or movie Ranked in the top 200 (1-200) add link: Parasite (Movie, South Korea, 2019) [Ranked: #3, as seen on 19/04/2021]
  • () Watch a drama or movie Ranked over 1000 add link if available: Star With a Secret (Drama, South Korea, 2020) [Ranked: #4656, as seen on 21/06/2021]
  • () Watch a drama or movie with more that 25% in the “plan to watch” section of the pie: Wuliang (Movie, China, 2020)

B (4/4)

  • () Watch a drama/movie with over 10 Reviews: Be Loved in House: I Do (Drama, Taiwan, 2021)
  • () Watch a drama/movie with 0 Reviews: Morning Boy (Movie, Thailand, 2014) [As seen on 01/05/2021]
  • () 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): Two Lights: Relumino (Movie, South Korea, 2017) [Rated 9.0 by Neaa]
  • () 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): Society Obsessed with Love (Drama, South Korea, 2018) [Rated 2.0 by Staccie]

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 (0/5) *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 (3/4)

  • () Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin story: The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Dragon Tamer (Movie, China, 2021)
  • () Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countries: Infernal Affairs (Movie, Hong Kong, 2002)
  • ( ) 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): Return of the Condor Heroes (Drama, China, 2006)
  • () Watch a remake from the same country: Truth or Dare (Drama, China, 2021)

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: [E] Estelll (Only letters. Exclude any numbers and/or special characters): Enormous Legendary Fish (Movie, China, 2020)
  • () 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): [E] from [ElBee]: Eternal Summer (Movie, Taiwan, 2006)
  • () 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): We Best Love: No. 1 For You (Drama, Taiwan, 2021) [YU, as seen on 13/02/2020]
  • () Watch a drama/movie that begins with one of the following letters (generate 3 from this site and choose one): [N / P / T]: Please Tell Me So (Movie, South Korea, 2021)
  • () Random Word generator for titles (here) (pick 3 words and watch one title with one of these words): [Deadly / Knife / Legend]Legend of Yunze (Drama, China, 2021)

MDL Related

A (5/5)

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that was mentioned in an article on MDL: Library Wars (Movie, Japan, 2013) [On THIS 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): Le Vrai Où (Movie, China, 2020) [On THIS post]
  • () Watch a drama/movie from your least viewed tags under your profile stats: Life: Love on the Line (Director's Cut) (Movie, Japan, 2020) [Gay Character, as seen on 22/03/2021]
  • () Watch a drama/movie that combines one of your favourite and least favourite genres. (top Genre and bottom genre on you stats page or one that never even made it to your stats): Kono Koi wa Tsumi na no ka!? (Drama, Japan, 2018) [Romance and Sports]
  • () Watch a drama that was added to a popular voted list in the list index: Mood Indigo (Drama, Japan, 2019) [On THIS list, as seen on 03/06/2021]

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 (favourite) 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): ?? [On THIS list]

°°° Substitutions and Extras°°° ~>3 TO BE USED IN BLOCKS ABOVE!

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.

  1. ( ) Watch an Asadora: ??
  2. ( ) Watch a Taiga: Taira no Kiyomori (Drama, Japan, 2012)
  3. ( ) Watch a Lakorn: ??
  4. ( ) Watch a Sageuk: ??
  5. ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has historical cultural entertainment elements (a title about Kabuki, Rakugo, P’ansorietc) (I searched Storyteller or theatre +country): Winter Begonia (Drama, China, 2020) [Traditional Chinese Opera]
  6. ( ) Watch a drama/movie about soldiers: ??
  7. ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Royalty: ??
  8. (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): > A DRAMA/MOVIE WITH SWORD-FIGHT/SWORDSMAN/SWORDSWOMANFirst Sword of Wudang (Drama, China, 2021) ~> [USED IN BLOCK Tags (Misc Lite)]
  9. (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): > A DRAMA/MOVIE WITH NON-TRADITIONAL GENDER ROLES: The Other Half of Me and You (Drama, China, 2021) ~> [USED IN BLOCK Type]
  10. (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): > A DRAMA/MOVIE WITH CROSS-DRESSING/GENDER-BENDER: Oops! The King is in Love (Drama, China, 2020) ~> [USED IN BLOCK Relationships]

Dramas: 39  Movies: 26  Specials: 2  TV Shows: 0

Japan: 13  China: 30  South Korea: 11  Hong Kong: 2  Taiwan: 9  Thailand: 2  Philippines: 0

Sign-up Form: FAILED

Dramas -  13;   Movies - 3 ;   Variety Shows - 0 ;   Dramas Special - 0


Favorite (2/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actors.  Temperature of Love (Yang Se Jong) Plan to watch
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actresses.  Mr. Queen (Shin Hye Sun) - Plan to watch
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/movies.    Gap Dong (?) (Jo Soo Won) - Plan to watch
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/movies.  Space Sweepers (Jo Sung Hee)
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before.   The Penthouse : War in Life

Release Date

C (3/5) 


Genres (Lite)  

A (0/5) 

  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Art (music, dance, painting, photography etc.) Saimdang, Light's Diary (Painting) Currently watching
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Food (cooking, baking, restaurants, cafes, etc.) King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo (?) - Plan to watch
  • ( ) 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) Story of Yanxi Palace Currently watching
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie about Sci-Fi /Space/Future 

C (4/5) 

  •  ) 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. The Hymn of Death?Plan to watch
  • ( ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Comedy Shanai Marriage Honey (2020)
  • ( ✔ ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Mystery Beyond Evil
  • (  ) Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Friendship  More Than Blue (2018)

Genres (dark)  

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)

Tags (Leads)  

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


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) (3/5) 


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. 

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. 

°°° 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: thenightcrow

  • Difficulty:  Hard: 14 Blocks (70+) 

  • Progress: 87/87 | Blocks: 16

Dramas: 44 Movies: 41 | Drama Special: 1 | Variety Show: 1

   Time (Episode Length, Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)   
A (5/5) 
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

Type (5/5) A rose by any other name would smell as sweet
 (Type of production. Dramas only unless indicated in the prompt)  
Watch a web seriesAftermath 2 
Watch a drama specialYou're Closer Than I Think
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 numbersCrime Scene: Season 1 
[10/10 episodes]
Watch a Theatrical (released in the theater) released moviePandora 
Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Documentary


Award-winning (5/5) - it's all about the accolades
Hot Stove League [best drama -2020 (56th) BaekSang Arts Awards]
Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning directorTime to Hunt
Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning screenwriterThe Penthouse: War in Life
Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actorLiar Game 2 [Matsuda Shota]
Watch a drama/movie from an award-winning actressFinding Mr. Right [Rebecca Tang]


Favorite (5/5)
Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actorsThe Devil Judge [Ji Sung]
 ✓ Watch a drama/movie that has one of your favorite actressesHeaven and Hell: 2 Psycho People [Ayase Haruka]
 ✓ Watch a drama/movie by the same director as one of your favorite dramas/moviesSweet Home [School 2013]
 ✓Watch a drama/movie by the same writer as one of your favorite dramas/moviesDeranged [Jail Breakers]
Watch a drama/movie by a director/writer you haven't seen anything from before100 Days My Prince   


Relationships (5/5)
Watch a drama/movie that focuses on non-romantic relationshipsHitman: Agent Jun 
Watch a drama/movie with a non-human main characterScripting Your Destiny 
Watch a drama/movie that focuses on a Parental relationshipBe With You


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)You and Me
Watch a drama/movie with Siblings My Annoying Brother 


Countries (7/7)
Watch a drama/movie from the PhilippinesNever Not Love You
 Watch a drama/movie from ThailandThe Con-Heartist
Watch a drama/movie from JapanMissions of Love
Watch a drama/movie from South KoreaMission: Possible 
 Watch a drama/movie from ChinaDon't Go Breaking My Heart
Watch a drama/movie from TaiwanWe Best Love: No. 1 For You 
 Watch a drama/movie from Hong Kong Turn Left, Turn Right


Genres (dark)

A (5/5) 

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is HorrorThe Guest
Watch a drama/movie which has Horror Monsters (Zombies/Vampires/Demons/Kaiju)Hellbound 
Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Military/WarThe Long Way Home


 Watch a drama/movie which has Politics (this can include office/business politics/palace/government official ANY kind of politics)Masquerade
Watch a drama/movie whose genre is ThrillerAlice In Borderland
B (4/6) (4/6 of these for it to be completed)
Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Psychological Memoir of a Murderer

Watch a drama/movie whose genre is Criminal investigation /Detective


Extreme Job
 
Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge - character developmentMy Forever Sunshine
Watch a drama/movie with any genre but has a Suicide (tag may be hidden or it may not be labelled) Mouse

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 (5/5)


Watch a drama/movie which features Computer business (Information Technology) jobs Twenty Hacker
Watch a drama/movie which features Fashion/Make up/Modeling/Hair stylingHandmade Love
Watch a drama/movie which features Thieves/Criminals/Gang members My Name

Watch a drama/movie which features Customer service (for exampleclerk/waitress/help desk) One Fine Week 
Watch a drama/movie which features Writers/JournalistsMonthly Magazine Home 


Theme (School) (6/6)
Watch a drama/movie which features Bad student (delinquent)Crows Explode
Watch a drama/movie which features Former Delinquent teacherGTO: The Movie
 Watch a drama/movie which features Teacher has a past job not suitable for teaching Hammer Session
Watch a drama/movie which features a Transfer studentDalgona  
Watch a drama/movie which features a Student festivalLove for Beginners
Watch a drama/movie which features BullyingA Beauty of Revenge


Theme (Let's get physical) (5/5)
Watch a drama/movie with Sexual ContentLa Belle
Watch a drama/movie with LGBTQ+Like in the Movies 
Watch a drama/movie which features Age Gap Innocent Witness
Watch a drama/movie with Reverse Harem Missions of Love
Watch a drama/movie with HaremGirls in the Dark


Tags (Leads)

B (5/5) 

Watch a drama/movie with a Mean/Aggressive Lead The Negotiation
Watch a drama/movie with a Eccentric Lead (weird)Fated to Love You rewatched
Watch a drama/movie with a Poor lead Luck-Key
Watch a drama/movie with a Weak lead Kare wa, Imouto no Koibito
 Watch a drama/movie with a Cold leadLost Romance


Tags (Love) (5/5)
Watch a drama/movie about First love Project Makeover
Watch a drama/movie with CohabitationTo My Star 
Watch a drama/movie with Love shape (triangle/Square/Pentangle) The Classic
Watch a drama/movie with Unrequited Love/one way love/one sided loveLove Me, Love Me Not
Watch a drama/movie with Friend to LoversThe Day of Becoming You


Tags (Misc Lite) (8/8) 
Watch a drama/movie with a Bromance/Sismance vibe Because This is My First Life rewatched
Watch a Slice of Life drama/movieAutumn Fairy Tale 
Watch a drama/movie Hidden IdentityCursed in Love 
Watch a drama/movie Happy EndingSo I Married an Anti-Fan
Watch a drama/movie Childhood friendsWhen You Love Yourself
Watch a drama/movie Idol Actor Dramaworld 2
Watch a drama/movie Time TravelVanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned
Watch a drama/movie SuperheroThe Disastrous Life of Saiki K


Tags (Misc Dark) (8/8)
 Watch a drama/movie Death/murderSquid Game
Watch a drama/movie ObsessionColor Rush
 Watch a drama/movie Mental HealthIt's Okay, That's Love rewatched
 Watch a drama/movie Tragic PastRecalled 
Watch a drama/movie Amnesia The Stolen Years
Watch a drama/movie Revenge The Penthouse 3: War in Life 
Watch a drama/movie Corruption  The Penthouse 2: War in Life
 Watch a drama/movie BetrayalKairos


Remakes – same story different note (4/4)
Watch a story that has been remade by at least 1 other countries beside the origin storyMars - Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru
Watch a story that has been remade by 2 other countriesBack to 20
Watch a drama/movie about Anything not covered in this challenge - disabilityIsa Pa with Feelings
Watch a remake from the same countryFall in Love at First Kiss


°°° 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): used 2 times - blocks Genres (dark) B  & Remakes