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This is the end of the Back to the Past Watch Challenge 2022. I hope everyone enjoyed the challenge. There will not be a 2023 Challenge unless someone wants to take it over and make it their own? Please message me if your interested in doing that.
Edit: Someone is taking over so the Challenge will continue for 2023, might be up mid January. The person taking over is Gummy_Marshmallow
Please update your post and message me so I can make your Achievement Badge and add you to the Hall of Fame. If you have a preference for a color/image let me know. Also be sure to mention the chosen difficulties and number of stars you have. Know the system was a bit flawed but it’s too late for me to correct that, not that the number of stars are important.
I will make the badges this month, please be patient because I have a lot on my to do list so it might take a while.
Last year I started this watch challenge for fun. The Idea I had when I came up with this challenge is to not only watch new dramas/movies but also give some older dramas/movies from previous years a chance.
The goal (basic idea) of this challenge is to watch 1 drama or movie from the year 2022, and from the years before (going back) until you’ve had enough. It can be a (short) movie or any type of drama. How far back would you go?
For example, if your goal is to go back and watch dramas/movies that were released from 2011 till 2022, then you need to watch 12 titles.
To make it more clearly, please refer to this flowchart:
Like last year there will be custom badges made for the people who finish the challenge within the time frame. The big change from last year is that you won't be using a custom list but you will post your challenge here. I'm making some basic Participant - Badges & Banners, feel free to use them or make your own. A Hall of Fame will also be added to this thread.
If the Challenge is a success I might continue next year.
- Copy & fill out the sign-up form below and post it in this thread. Choose a difficulty level which suits you the best (you can always change it later if you want).
- You must watch at least 1 title (movie or drama) that aired (was released and completed) in 2022, after that you keep going back a year (so next will be 2021, 2020, 2019 and so on) until you say: done! Also make sure you put the titles (dramas and movies) in chronological order from most recent (2021) to older. If you prefer posting it the other way around (oldest to newest) I will also allow it. You don’t have to watch it in chronological order, just make sure you don’t skip a year.
- You have to finish any drama or movie you use for the challenge.
- You can’t skip a year for example if you want to watch from 2011 till 2022 and haven’t watched anything from the year 2016 then it will be invalid (I will then only count from 2017-2022).
- Only titles you have watched in the year 2022 (from January 1, till December 31) will count, don’t add anything you have watched in 2021 or before. Feel free to re-watch titles in 2022 to use for the challenge.
- You can pick your own difficulty level with a minimum of 8 titles so (2015-2022).
- After you finish your challenge you can send me a message, I will check your list, make the badge and add you to the hall of fame. You will receive a link to your badge.
- The deadline to finish is December 31, 2022.
- For any questions or discussions use the: BACK TO THE PAST WATCH CHALLENGE FAQ – Feed post. I will create a separate discussion thread if the need arises.
- This forum thread is NOT intended for any discussions.
- Only post ONCE in this thread and edit your post. It’s recommended to save the link to your entry post and post it somewhere e.g. your profile.
It is pretty straight forward, but if you have questions feel free to ask them in the FAQ post, or send me a message.
This is the second time I’m hosting this challenge, so I’m open to corrections or suggestions!
EASY 8 Titles (2022-2015) | NORMAL 12 Titles (2022-2011) | HARD 16 Titles (2022-2007) |
Note: The years will be added to your badge. Minimum is 8 years for a badge, if your in between levels the lowest level (years) will count for the difficulties. |
Edit: I'm working together with Shiro and we decided to drop the stars for the three levels above. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stars will be added for members who decided to add extra difficulties/handicaps in the challenge making it extra hard. I will soon update the info beneath, but I can inform you that the max number of stars you will be able to add to your badge will probably be 24 (I don't think I can fit in any more than that but will see).
You can also add any additional difficulties/handicaps.
For those who want to challenge them even more, here are some suggestions to add to your challenge. (this is not mandatory! Also please keep count of your own stars)
Each added difficulty is one or more extra stars for on your badge. The max number of stars you can have on your badge is 18 (my guess, will see when I start designing). Will work on some sample badges soon and post them here.
Some sample badges of those who completed the challenge last year, the template will be modified for this year. | |
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Stars System
Going Back Further than 2007 | |||
Code | Number of titles/years | Amount of Stars | My Stars |
A | 1 - 4 extra titles (2022-2006/2003) | 01 ★ | |
B | 5 - 8 extra titles (2022-2002/1999) | 02 ★★ | |
C | 9-12 extra titles (2022-1998/1995) | 03 ★★★ | |
D | 13-16 extra titles (2022-1994/1991) | 04 ★★★★ |
Countries (Max 7 Stars) | |||
Code | Number of Countries | Amount of Stars | My Stars |
E | (1) All from the same country (minimum - 8 titles). | 01 ★ | |
F | (2) All from 2 countries, minimum of 4 titles per country. (rest free choice from 2) | 02 ★★ | |
G | (3) All from 3 countries, minimum of 2 titles per country. (rest free choice from 3) | 03 ★★★ | |
H | (4) All from 4 countries, minimum of 2 title per country. (rest free choice from 4) | 04 ★★★★ | |
I | (5) All from 5 countries, minimum of 1 title per country (rest free choice from 5) | 05 ★★★★★ | |
J | (6) All from 6 countries, minimum of 1 title per country (rest free choice from 6) | 06 ★★★★★★ | |
K | (7) Titles from all the 7 countries on MDL, minimum of 1 title per country (rest free choice) | 07 ★★★★★★★ |
Pick only one type: Movies or Dramas (not both) (max 4 stars) | |||
Code | Type | Amount of Stars | My Stars |
L | Any length movie (can not be used with double the fun!) | 01 ★ | |
M | 60+ min movies | 02 ★★ | |
N | Any length drama (can not be used with double the fun!) | 03 ★★★ | |
O | 6 hrs + dramas | 04 ★★★★ |
Double the fun! (Max 6 Stars) Instead of just 1 title per year you can make it 2 (a drama and a movie) so double the titles can be used with 6-hrs+ dramas and 60min+ movies, but cancels out the any length movies and any length dramas option (Code L+N). | |||
Code | Level | Amount of Stars | My Stars |
P | (Easy) 16 titles | 02 ★★ | |
Q | (Normal) 24 titles | 04 ★★★★ | |
R | (Hard) 32 titles | 06 ★★★★★★ | |
Note: Only double for the levels Easy Normal and Hard. If your going back further you don't have to double the rest! For 2006 and older titles you can pick any type of title again. |
Tags/Genres/Themes (Max 6 Stars) | |||
Code | All titles must include: | Amount of Stars | My Stars |
S | 1 of the same tag or genre | 01 ★ | |
T | 2 of the same taggs and/or genres | 02 ★★ | |
U | 3 of the same taggs and/or genres | 03 ★★★ | |
V | 4 of the same taggs and/or genres | 04 ★★★★ | |
W | 5 of the same taggs and/or genres | 05 ★★★★★ | |
X | 6 of the same taggs and/or genres | 06 ★★★★★★ |
below are some examples. Please list the genres/tags on your post if your using this difficulty!
e.g. LGBTQ+ | e.g. Romance | e.g. Historical | e.g. Youth |
Other (Max 3 Stars) | |||
Code | Handicap/Challenge | Amount of stars | My Stars |
Y | No Rewatch | 01 ★ | |
Z | Fan 50% of the titles include the same actor/writer/director (number of titles based on level/total of years - This includes the number of titles in double the Fun). | 02 ★★ |
Note: Z = Only for the levels Easy, Normal and Hard. You don’t have to include titles from 2006 and older in the 50% rule. If combined with Double the fun! The amount of stars listed (code Z) can be multiplied with 2 (so 4 stars). Y = also if your going back further than 2007.
Just make sure to add any additional difficulties in the description!
If you have a great suggestion to add then please post it in the FAQ post.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
- Decide which difficulty level suits you the best!
- Use the sign up form below. (-> Edit made on 11 Feb 2022)
- Keep updating your post with all the titles while your on your challenge journey to the past
Use this form to sign up:
Username:
Date: (the date you post your sign-up)
Difficulty Level:
Extra Challenge(s): (the added difficulties are linked to the letters in the Alphabet, see code)
My Stars: (Please keep count of your own stars)
For any questions I have created a separate FAQ and Questions Post feed so please do NOT post any questions here (meaning in this thread). Thank you!
I hope you will have fun!
Below are badges/banners you can use, and the Hall of Fame.
* A big thanks to Saarthak and Shiro for helping me out.
Please also check out Saarthak's Connect the Titles Challenge.
If your interested you can submit your banners/badges links to the below post:
Badges and Banners Submission Post
I will add them in the order of submissions with credits.
You can also put in a request for a custom participant badge, see hexagon (template) badges below.
BADGES
By: Rien Fonts I Used: Futura, FontAwesome (play-circle + backward) | |
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Colors:
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Drama: The Untamed Color code: #7e918d | Drama: The Untamed |
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Drama: Goblin Color code: #ae9074 | Drama: The Bride of Habaek Color code: #264262 |
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Drama: Mr Queen Color code: #b00235 | Drama: Something in the Rain Color code: #685b92 Album: More Jung Hae In badges posted in the Cult of the Cutie Pie thread. |
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awkward potato (16 titles) | Neige (16 titles) |
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ZhouYanRan (32 titles) | emi (12 titles) |
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sone (32 titles) | Echo (12 titles) |
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BitcoolKat (32 titles) | Rien (12 titles) |
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Shiro (24 titles) | JinxKatniss (22 titles) |
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Blue Poison (32 titles) | Gummy_Marshmallow (48 titles) |
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Sam (44 titles) | leyou (16 titles) |
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Bilu (16 titles) | Xiao Zi (18 titles) |
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Dashing (12 titles) |
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Username: Rien Date: 08-FEB-2022 | Difficulty Level: Normal 2022-2011 | ||
Extra Challenge(s): H (4 Stars), O (4 Stars), S (1 Star), Y (1 Star) .... 4 Countries .... 6 hrs + Dramas .... Genre (Romance) .... No Rewatched Titles ....
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Chinese 02/02 | Korean 06/02 | Japanese 02/02 | Taiwanese 02/02 |
Progress: 12/12 | My Stars: 10/10 |
K 2022 ✓ | K 2021 ✓ | K 2020 ✓ | J 2019 ✓ |
C 2018 ✓ | C 2017 ✓ | J 2016 ✓ | T 2015 ✓ |
K 2014 ✓ | T 2013 ✓ | K 2012 ✓ | K 2011 ✓ |
Username: Shiro
Date:feb 8th
Difficulty Level: Hard
Starcodes: KPY = 10 stars
Username: | awkward potato | |
Date: | 8 February 2022 (start of challenge) | 16 August 2022 (end of challenge) |
Difficulty Level: | Easy | |
Additional Difficulties: | G (3 stars) | All from 3 countries, China: 9 titles |
M (2 stars) | 60+ min movies | |
O (4 stars) | 6 hrs + dramas | |
P (2 stars) | 16 titles (a drama and a movie) | |
Handicap: | Y (1 star) | No Rewatch |
Z (2 stars) + (2 stars coz of double the fun) | Fan (8 titles from Yang Yang) | |
Total no. of ✰: | 16 | |
Progress: | Completed ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و |
*Badge by Rien
Update - Both Dramas and Movies done, from 2007-2022
NO Rewatches - either Dramas or Movies
Username: bitcoolKat
Date: Feb 8, 2022
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ALL MOVIES
Difficulty Level : Hard
Stars : For Countries = 5 Stars (2 titles from five countries each - Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Hong Kong) - Code I
Progress: 16/16
2022 Thailand ![]() | 2021 Korea ![]() | 2020 China ![]() | 2019 Thailand ![]() |
2018 Japan ![]() | 2017 China ![]() | 2016 China ![]() | 2015 Hong Kong ![]() |
2014 Japan ![]() | 2013 Korea ![]() | 2012 Korea ![]() | 2011 Japan ![]() |
2010 Korea ![]() | 2009 Hong Kong ![]() | 2008 Korea ![]() | 2007 Korea ![]() |
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ALL DRAMAS
Difficulty Level : Hard
Progress: 16/16
Stars : For Countries = 4 Stars (2 titles from 4 countries each - Japan, Thailand, South Korea, China) - Code H
Thailand![]() | China![]() | Japan![]() | China![]() |
China![]() | Thailand![]() | China![]() | Korea![]() |
Japan![]() | China![]() | Korea![]() | Korea![]() |
Korea![]() | Japan![]() | Korea![]() | Korea![]() |
Username: AnaTechWr
Date: 08-Feb-2022
Difficulty Level (+ any added difficulties): Easy
Potential star-adding limitations: 3 titles per year, at least one movie and one drama, from SK, C or J, divided equally between the countries.
SK | J | C | |
2022 | Love and Leashes | ||
Username: ZhouYanRan
Date: February 8, 2022
Completed: March 12, 2022
My Stars: 14 stars
Difficulty Level: Hard (16/16)
*Extra: D (16/16) - M - Y - K (7/7)
Countries: K(4) - J(5) - C(8) - Tw(3) - Th(2) - P(2) - HK(8)
2022 | The Town of Ghosts |
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Back to the Past Watch Challenge 2022 | |
Username : beinlove Date Started : February 8th, 2022 Date Completed : December 8th, 2022 | Progress : 12/12 Difficulty Level : Normal My Stars : 07 |
Extra Challenges :
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2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
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2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
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2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 |
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