Kdrama Challenge 2026 - in progress

(~3h 20 mins, hope to replace)

Challenge #1: Solo Convenience Store (Episode 6 at 27:17)

Stretch goal: replace with longer series (currently the best option watched)

Challenge #2.c: Wiretap (Episode 6 at 6:07)

Challenge #3.d: Fan-Idol (See Premise)

(~2.5h, hope to replace)

Challenge #5.d: Gift Book (Episode 4 at 4:51)

Stretch goal: replace with a longer series

Best replacements from current watch list: At a Distance, Spring is Green; The Forbidden Marriage; The Master's Sun

Challenge #6.e: Equine Decor (chess knights featured in Episode 4 at 11:24)

Challenge #7: NYE Celebration (Episode 8 at 28:50)

(hope to move to another challenge)

Challenge #8: Cherry Blossoms (Episode 8 at 21:08)

Stretch goal: find a blooming cherry tree that's on screen for longer

Best replacements from current watch list: At a Distance, Spring is Green; Moon River; Secret Relationships

Challenge #9: Emergency U-Turn (Episode 7 at 11:56, Episode 10 at 35:07)

Challenge #10: Shower Scene (Episode 2 at 20:51)

Challenge #11 Acupuncture (Episode 5 at 7:40)

(hope to move to another challenge)

Challenge #12: Games at MT

Stretch goal: Replace with a drama where I can hear/read "MT" on my own (e.g., A Poem a Day 4/16)

(~2h 15 mins, hope to replace)

Challenge #13: Abandoned Beverage (Episode 8 at 11:01, cafe owner does not drink)

Stretch goal #1: replace with longer series

Stretch goal #2: use a show with a more meaningful reason for abandoning the drink

Best options from current watch list: At a Distance, Spring is Green; My Bias is Showing; Secret Relationships

Challenge #14: Sheet Mask (Episode 14 at 10:46)

(hope to move to another challenge)

Challenge #15: Airport Dash (Episode 8 at 24:41)

Stretch goal: more on screen rushing and more trying to find

Best replacements from current watch list: Filing for Love or The Master's Sun

(~3h 20 mins, hope to replace)

Challenge #16: Island (Episode 8, context clues: the establishing shot shows Japanese-style architecture(?), the characters are speaking Japanese, and they discuss returning to Korea)

Stretch goal #1: replace with longer series

Stretch Goal #2: replace with a better island example

Best replacement from current watch list: Filing for Love

Challenge #17: Hanok-style house (first seen in Episode 3 at 12:04)

Challenge #18: Floral ahjumma pants (strongly implied borrowing, Episode 5 at 19:16)

Challenge #19: Camping (Episode 4 at 16:45)

Challenge #20: Decades-long friendship

Challenge #21: Literal Cliffhanger (Episode 6 at 56:00)

Challenge #22: Parent owns a food business

Challenge #23: Photobooth (Episode 7 at 2:51)

Challenge #24: Loan Shark (2FL Episode 4 at 35:45)

Challenge #25: Realistic Bedtime Rituals (Episode 5 at 3:39 - wearing PJs to bed)

Challenge #26: School Intro (Episode 1 at 13:01)

Challenge #27: Protest (Episode 10 at 11:22)

(~2h, hope to replace)

Challenge #28: Supernatural Lead (see title)

Stretch goal: replace with longer series

Best replacements from current watch list: The Universe's Star (grim reaper) or The WONDERfools (superhero powers)

Challenge #29: Fun Episode Titles (What brings you to my home?, The truth about Choco and Milk, On the night you were asleep, etc.)

Challenge #30: Dual Roles

Challenge #31: "Have You Eaten?" (Tteokbokki Episode 3 at 7:33, Miyeok Guk Episode 6 at 23:41)

Challenge #32: Dyed nails (Episode 2 around 13:30)

Challenge #33: "Your Majesty" (Episode 12 at 45:11)

Challenge #34 Drama Special (1-4 episodes, minimum 1-hour)

Challenge #35: Long Form Challenge Part 1

Challenge #35: Long Form Challenge Part 2

Challenge #35: Long Form Challenge Part 3

Challenge #35: Long Form Challenge Part 4

(~2h, hope to replace)

Challenge #36: Truck of Doom (Episode 6 at 8:51)

Stretch goal: replace with longer series

Best replacements from current watch list: Bad and Crazy, The Master's Sun, The Universe's Star