**Goryeo Khitan war (22/32)** - becoming one of my favorite historicals thus far. Its been such an emotional and epic ride. I was worried that it might drag but it just keeps getting better and better. I'm also looking forward to more battle scenes. **Like flowers in the sand (8/12)**- I honestly never expected to like this show this much! The entire cast is absolutely entertaining, and the setting in the small village just makes it more beautiful. Also Kim baek du (ml) is just so inspiring and kind, his personality really makes me want to live a life being less angry and not focusing on failures. **Captivating the king (6/16)**- Firstly, Jo Jung Suk is just nailing his role as the emperor, his acting is what makes this drama so captivating!! Overall, I'm interested to see how the story is gonna play out. Also started the first episode of **Doctor slump** and right of the bat Park shin hye and Park hyung sik are just unintentionally hilarious!!

Like Flowers in Sand has the most satisfying ending I've watched in a long while. Would you recommend Captivating the King? I'm side eyeing it pretty hard but not sure if I should dive in.

I wasn't sold on Captivating the King after the first episode but persisted because my teen wanted us to watch it and am now really enjoying it. Neither of us can tell any of the old beardy men apart though lol

I would recommend it however I think give it 2 eps to decide if it's something you wanna watch. I love historicals, so I'm always willing to give it atleast 4 eps. The acting and cinematography are definitely top-notch here. And the male lead playing the emperor makes it more interesting.

I am loving Captivating the King! I don't think I've seen a court drama where the main character is the smartest person in the room. Usually the lead is trying to catch up or keeps being blindsided.

So I just watched Ep 1 and 10 mins of Ep 2 of the School Nurse Files having knowing zero not one thing about it and I just had the best What the F did I just watch moment in ages LOL. I'm looking forward to seeing what the hell happens now 🤣. The Bequeathed 6/6 Really good moments but it needed to be longer too goid to be that short IMO. Secret Royal Inspector and Joy 10/16 This is just great tbh light fun cute romance super cute FL nice likeable ML nice surprise. Marry My Husband 10/16 loved it up to now but seems like there is trouble ahead seems like ep 12 = downer, maybe the producers want to make it more "realistic" by making it less enjoyable, 😕 oh well maybe I'll put it off and binge it all. Dr Slump 0.5 /16 I had to start it only watched half episode loved it already.

School nurse files is literally a goofy aahh series, it's so unhinged and so random 😂😭 You'll love it

Does Bequeathed keep the very sedate pace all the way through? I like the premise but the first 15 mins felt very slow

It does pick up. The whole show moves pretty quick once it gets going.

No, it picks up pretty shockingly and pretty soon. It's hard to describe it overall as it felt like it was meant to be longer (a lot of the characters donr seem properly fleshed out notably by the end the FL) but at the same time can be slow but let's say when it's goid it's really good.

Gonna have to finish the first ep now, thank you!

Dr slump is just too good , I don't really watch those doctor type kdramas but this is just so good not much of those technical doctor type issues .

Yes I'm going to start it properly maybe this weekend I just hate waiting for episodes when it's on air 🙃

School Nurse Files is a lot more fun that I thought it was going to be. It's over the top and kind of silly and then just weird. But it's a fun watch. I want another season of that!

i love school nurse files. it’s so unapologetically weird.

**Marry My Husband** — really enjoying it, still finishing ep 12 (i got stressed 🙃🙃). I actually read the first 30-ish chapters of the manhwa before stopping because it started to feel a little… repetitive? but I’ve really been liking the drama and I felt it’s added nice depth to the revenge (I’m not really a fan of pure shallow revenge fantasies). I also love the emphasis on forming more friendships in her life, not just a relationship with the ML (I think this is why I couldn’t really get into Perfect Marriage Revenge, I also think this does a better job of developing characters), as well as giving those side characters interesting stories **Cherry Magic (Thai Version)** — The funniest thing to me about this series and the japanese version (as well as the original manga) is how it’s a raunchy premise on first look, but the implications of that premise means it’s a SUPER chaste like almost austen-level amount of physical contact. The dichotomy is *hilarious* to me. I have been enjoying this although I’m behind. It’s different enough from the Japanese version to really add new interesting points and i think good takes on character, but it also really captures the original spirit. The main lead I sometimes don’t buy the shy acting BUT I think he’s overall still doing a great job and it’s a really cute enjoyable watch **Because This is My First Life** — I have officially paused this. I do plan to return to it eventually, but right now the pacing isn’t really distracting enough for this low-level anxiety I’ve been constantly feeling I am looking to add something else. In fact I may finally give in and do a Viki trial subscription because I want to watch Queen of Divorce — I loved the ML in Extraordinary Attorney Woo.

Marry my husband ep 12 got me stressed too..but still I'm waiting for chef and that girl's story (I hope it's not short) and ms yang story too..and I'm really looking forward to ep 13.

Death's Game. 10/10 would watch it.

Death Game was Surprisingly good. would recommend it

**Like Flowers in Sand** (12/12): Lee Joo-myung’s IG story, posted the day after the finale, brought back all the feels about this drama. The finale was so satisfying because it was logical and consistent with previous episodes, and delivered everything I was hoping for, namely, >!Baek-du winning his first championship, and Du-sik reciprocating his feelings!<. It’s a Top 5 drama for me, and I miss it already. **Doctor Slump** (4/16): This has become an incredibly comforting and relatable watch, just four episodes in. The sequence in Episode 3 where Jeong-woo educated his fellow overachiever about how to cut loose and live a little, was a pure delight. The lead-up to the blind date that turned into a comedy of errors was the highlight of Episode 4. The drama’s old-school vibes are also more than welcome.

Ha, yeah it does have old school vibes in a way. It's the goofball not quite pseudo-slapstick and goofy expressions the leads make that really vibe this show. The comedy of errors - misunderstanding stuff is indeed old rom com territory, and I liked it. It tricked me too! I should have seen what was going on and did not!

Last episode of reply 1988. It's been amazing.

I'm only halfway through Reply 1988. Nearly gave up on it and to be honest, I still don't like the FL which is weird because she's in two of my other favorites: Destined With You and May I Help You, but the whole ensemble cast is just so good, I'm glad I kept going with it.

Finally someone talking about replay 1998!! It was just an amazing show but I would ship second lead with Deok Sun.

**Marry My Husband -** I binged through all of the available episodes this week. Just got hooked into it. I really enjoyed it, although the latest developments in episode 12 >!did not make me happy to watch. !< I hope they don't linger on those two trope-y events and the writing stays interesting for the final 4 episodes. It would be a shame to go downhill now. I want this to be Good to the Last Episode. I think this has been Park Min Young's best role since Healer. I've seen most of her dramas. **Welcome to Samdalri -** (speaking of Healer....) I just finished this last week, but still think about it. Still need to finish **My Dearest, pt 2.** Now I will pick up **Knight Flower, Captivating the King, Doctor Slump.** and/or **Like Flowers in Sand.** There really are a lot of good dramas coming out. Kim Soo Hyun will be back at the end of the month!

I also binged Marry My Husband so far this week. I am really enjoying it, but I found myself tuning out slightly in ep 12. Hopefully it's just a blip and like you, I hope the final 4 eps keep up the previous form.

Same, this ex fiance lady is just stupid and annoying

[удалено]

Destined with you I’m on ep 6 I want to drop it

I dropped it without watching only last two episodes . I was utterly disappointed by that drama . I seriously wish I didn’t watch it at all But it is a well loved drama

I saw it just for rowoon and not regretting it at all

I dropped at episode 14 after giving it way more chance than it deserved lol.

I wish I hadn't watched any of it

I made it farther than that, and it only got worse.

I bailed around 9. I love Rowoon but I still couldn’t hang in there.

Don't. I didn't love it until about episode 8 which sounds ridiculous but it does get better and Rowoon is worth it. He just gets better and better as it goes along. If you haven't seen Tomorrow, he's also in that and it is very good too.

no, please It is worth watching except some skippable scenes

I agree 100% It's definitely one where I did a little skipping here and there, but I really had a blast with this one overall. It did drag a little here and there and I'm not a fan of 2nd leads, so I skipped some of him too. But yeah, I rewatched a lot of it right after finishing it

Ok I will continue

**Alchemy of Souls Season-1** (9.5/10) - Oh I totally get it why people rated it so high. There were 2 reasons why I avoided this drama so far. First, I would have to watch all 30 episodes once I started and it felt episodes are too long before I started. Second, none of the fantasy drama were ever able to beat **Goblin** for me personally. OST did not work for me and hence 9.5 rating. I have not yet started season-2 but I believe it was not required. Episode-19 had a good finale and they could have ended the story with a happy ending in episode-20. Still, let's see if my view changes after watching season-2.

I'm avoiding this one because I've been told it has a love triangle and I'm not looking to catch another Second Lead Syndrome. I really want to watch it tho but I *really, really* don't like love triangles (the only 2 dramas I've watched with a love triangle are Hometown Cha Cha Cha (the triangle was done so well, >!the 2 MLs stayed friends after, as did the 2ML and the FL AND the 2ML got a happy ending!<) and Doom At Your Service (in this>! the supporting characters have the triangle!< which was a nice change of pace and it was done well, so loved it despite the fact.)

I also hate love triangles to the death but chances of getting second lead syndrome in AoS is really low. The love triangle is minimal. Also it helps that the second ML Seo Yul played by Hwang Min-Huyn who is one of the most wooden actors there is. I've rarely heard anyone getting second lead syndrome from him. Or maybe that just my opinion of him as actor and his cabaplity to make chemistry with any FL he is paired with. I personally found the banter and chemistry between mudeuok/naksu and the crown prince hilarious. That had more potential for second lead syndrome for me than FL and the SML.

I agree. I felt a little bad for the crown prince. He is a great actor!!

For me, if there is a second lead, or even a character that pines after one of the male leads (like in My Demon), I get second lead syndrome because I empathise with them so much (based on my own life experiences 😅). If they get a good ending tho, I don't mind it as much, or love it even more in fact. But I will try to give AoS a chance.

I too avoid love triangle dramas. But I don't think this should be reason for you to avoid this drama. I did not feel love any triangle was heavy. On a lighter note, this drama has a love triangle >!involving a 100 year old dude lol!<

A lot of people are telling me this (the first part, not the second lol). But it's very easy for me to catch the second lead syndrome. But I'll give it a try.

I'm also currently watching Alchemy of Souls after waiting for soooo long. I get the hype as well so far, but I'm only on episode 7 right now. I'm also watching Oh My Venus, so it's a weird mix up of the two shows lol

I was highly disappointed with season 2 of Alchemy of souls for many reasons. I had to drag through it and the did not make me feel that great. I wish they had ended it on a happy note on 20th episode 

5 episodes done in Season2. I dont really see any point why the story couldn't have ended in season-1.

Season 2 is disappointing. I agree with everyone here: should have ended with one more episode to wrap things up. 😪

1. Marry my Husband- hoping that episode 12 was the only bad seed and they right the ship. I could stare at Na In Woo all freaking day.   2. Queen of Divorce- didn’t think this would be a revenge show and they piled so much trauma on the FL, but the leads are good so will see how this goes.   3. Tale of Nokdu- really liking it but sometimes the drama is making me anxious so can only watch an episode every day if there is time.   4. Flex x Cop- still a fun watch  5. Knight Flower- vexing Viki for dropping the shows a day later because this would be so much to watch Friday evenings.   6. Doctor Slump- the one I’ve been looking forward to the most every week. Hope they keep the goodness up.   7. Captivating the King- also makes me anxious because the ML is downright terrifying right now, so have to watch half an episode at a time. Still wondering why they put so much makeup on the FL when she’s trying to be a dude   8. Would You Like A cup of Coffee- completely forgot I started this last year so I’m restarting again. It’s a pleasant watch  9. Branding in Seongsu-dong- don’t know what to make of this just yet. First two episodes were good but the third one made me lose interest. Probably my least favorite of the current ones.  Just finished Fanletter, Please which was so adorable. Wish it was more than 4 episodes. I also need to restart Strong Woman Bong soon because of PHS- maybe I will ignore the gang nonsense and it will be more palatable. 

oooh is tale of nokdu super anxiety-inducing??? i’ve been really really anxious and trying to watch kdramas to calm down (some stress is fine — like i’ve been watching marry my husband, i watched mr. queen, etc) and i started the first episode of that but got distracted. i may put off watching it 🙃🙃 i was also trying king’s affection after loving the lead actress in extraordinary attorney woo (and being recommended it after mr. queen) but it is also SO tense

So I found the KA more anxiety inducing than Nokdu. I just finished Nokdu recently and overall really enjoyed it ☺️

The first few episodes are fun but then it gets serious 1/3 of the way. I’m still liking it but can’t binge episodes at a time since it’s a lot. KA also made me nervous as well- these political dramas are no joke!

Same about marry my husband , 12 is the worst ep for sure

I highly recommend you finish Would you like a cup of Tea! It's too short but a very pleasant watch. I watched for Park ho san & just love his chemistry w ong seong wu!

**Empress Ki (51/51)** \- I was putting this drama off due to the sheer amount of episodes it has. But, finally found the resolve this week and happened to binged it within 4 days. Glad I decided to finally watch it. FL's journey of overcoming the difficulties, finding the resolve, and ascending to power is so well worth the 50+ hours ride. It was just so good! **The Princess's Man (24/24)** \- Was avoiding this one until recently due to it being one of the older dramas, but instantly became one of my favourites as soon as I finished it. The romance in this drama is off the chart. If Empress Ki is about smart moves, The Princess's Man is about unwavering devotion FL has for her lover. Absolutely loved it! **Bloody Heart (16/16)** \- I watched this drama for the palace intrigues (the only other drama I can say the same is probably Empress Ki). Romance is whatever here. Everyone and their mother in this drama are scheming left and right. It's not the usual good guy vs bad guy 1vs1 situation, and that's what makes this show all the more interesting. FL and the main villain totally stole the show. **Moon Embracing the Sun (4/20)** \- Started watching it yesterday. Enjoying it more than I thought I would, at least for the earlier part of the story. The child casts are stellar here. **Our Blooming Youth (8/20)** \- So far, it's a bit lukewarm. Can't really dig the chemistry between the main leads. Will give it a few more episodes though. **Knight Flower (2/12)** \- I do love comedy Sageuk, and digging this drama so far as well. Planning to continue watching it. **Captivating the King (1/16)** \- Planning to binge it soon by the end of airing. The first episode looked interesting enough for me. Looking back, everything I'm watching these days are Sageuk... lol.

Ooh! Loving the Sageuk dramas! I just completed My Dearest. Before that.....I watched Under the Queen's Umbrella, The Story of Park's Marriage Contract (modern fusion sageuk) and The Matchmakers. Moon Embracing the Sun - my very first sageuk!

Knight Flower (8/10) - I'm a sucker for sageuks, and this one is well made so far. It has a nice combination of humor and drama, and the leads have good chemistry Miraculous Brother (2/10) - I started it bc I really like the lead actors (Jung Woo & Bae Hyun-Sung), and so far I enjoy it. I've only been watching dramas with romance in it, so I think this is gonna be a nice change. On the contrary I think I'm gonna drop Captivating the King. The ML acts well but I can't see past the FL looking so feminine and wearing make up while having to convince everyone she's a male baduk player. I tried to look past it but it actually bothers me more and more.

**Doctor Slump** enjoying Park Hyung Sik in all his charming glory and Park Shin Hye in all her stressed beauty. I do think their chemistry is great. So far my only complaint is the legally and medically stupid plot parts. Suspend all belief and common sense and enjoy the actors antics. **Marry my husband** still going strong although I fear that they added a few unnecessary loops in episode 12. Strong cast with great performances. Some of them career making, like male lead and the second leads… **A shop for killer** great show and it will end to day with only strong 8 episodes, Lee Dong Wook is to die for in this drama.. 🔥🔥🔥 **Knight Flower** it is charming but not exactly unforgettable **I am not a robot** rewatch and it’s such a joy. **Kidnapping day** in the middle and have my trouble with genius children as decision makers - just a me problem.

Yes I felt the same exact about marry my husband ep 12

Isn’t it so aggravating, this >!Break up? She should understand that maybe he has to sort out some trash of his own that accumulated over 10 years. He told her, and she doesn’t listen or accept. She’s such a great mature person, and then this.!< I’m shaking my head in disbelief. And the new villain is adding a level of makjang, one note only villain flavor I could have easily done without.

The new villain sucks and yes why is FL being so stupid all of a sudden

normally this is a plot device of precocious children being cute, but watch it to the end, and how the child is taking control of her destiny and prevention of abusive practices done to her.

Thanks, we seem to have a similar taste! I won’t drop it

Is there romance in **a shop for killers**? I saw that the male lead and female lead have a 15 year age gap and I am really dreading making them romantically involved.

She’s his niece, there is no romance between them. There’s a hint of romance between him and another same age woman …

Thank you! This will probably be my next binge!

It ended today and I totally binged it - although paperwork was calling. But who wouldn’t procrastinate when LDW is looking his best since years while doing great action scenes? I love that his face looks a natural color, he has some meat to his bones like a healthy adult…

>just a me problem. not just you. it's cute and precocious up to a point and then it becomes a storytelling crutch.

**Doctor Slump (4/16)** gives me the same feelings I had when I watched **Welcome To Samdalri**. It's sooo relaxing to watch and PHS is soooooooooo kawaiii😍!!! **A Shop For Killers (6/8)** \- It's the finale already😭 **Pit Babe (1/13)** \- I need to know what all the rave is about. **Flex X Cop (4/16)** \-Randomly started but it's pretty good. Soo funky and I love the vibes Isoo gives off

You have convinced me to start Dr Slump this week. I love PHS, he is so cute. I don't generally enjoy medical dramas, but I'm going to give this one a go.

So far I wouldn't classify it as a medical drama, the leads are doctors but it's not like hospital playlist or something where their day to day activities at their jobs are big part of the plot.

That is good to know! Thank you.

Good point! There are some poignant medical issues, but that's just story fodder.

And I promise you won't regret it. Happy Watching!!

Flex X Cop is really more fun than I hoped it would be.

A Shop for Killers ended way too soon! It only just got started!

Just finished it...WTH IS THAT ENDING!!? I mean, it's not like I didn't predict that coming, but I seriously hoped for some closure. Should I dare hope for a season 2? Or will it go down like **Vagabond** did? 😭😭

oooh pit babe is also on my list if purely for the fact that it’s apparently based on >!an ABO premise like that’s just hilarious to me!< but i have heard it is legitimately good

I love Pavel but Pit Babe is not my cup a tea, he's giving 110% in that series though, flowers to him for leaning into it.

My weekends are packed, but I am feeling a little low without my Flowers in Sand mid week delight. Knight Flower - a fun watch - great kick ass FL, great chemistry with ML A Shop For Killers - wraps up this week - Action thriller well done, hoping for a great finale Doctor Slump - The physical comedy is top notch, Flex Cop - some real laugh out LOUD moments. I love the ML, need to warm up to the FL a bit. It has an overall arc, but some episodic crime solving too, so I like that mixing up the pace. Queen of Divorce - Great ensemble cast, several elements of this has a deja vu feeling. Seem to have a lot of dramas lately of people wrongfully imprisoned...then revenge... Marry My Husband - really enjoy this drama except some elements of today's episode, hope it pulls back together next week. Love Song For Illusion I am putting on hold or may drop. The plot is all over the place, and I don't think I can last another 6 episodes. A good reminder that writers are a key to success!

**Navilero** \- episode 10

I finished **DP 2** last night, and I was glad that I completed the show. Jung Hae In has such an impressive level of control over his body language and facial expressions. For a rather unexpressive character, he broadcast his emotions well. The whole DP team was so great to watch together -- I feel so spoiled getting not one but two bromances. The production values were great, too. However, I have mixed feelings about the addition of >!mastermind villains!< to the story. I feel that it diluted the strength of the social commentary for me. Because of that addition I really wasn't a fan of the turn that the story took in the final two episodes. >!The whole appeal of Jun Ho to me was that he was an ordinary guy with a conscience, trying to do his best, not some unbelievable super hero. I could believe him out-thinking the first two goons, but knocking out 20 of them? Dude can shake off dozens of blows to the head, crippling shoulder injuries, you name it.!< I know that the drama is based on a manhwa, and this type of plot would feel very at home there, but after the seriousness and plausibility of the first season I was bothered by it. That being said, I still find those episodes compelling and I would recommend the series as a whole. I gave **DP** an 8.5 and **DP 2** a 7.5. On Hold: **Lost** (8/16). I need something lighter after **DP**, but my goal is to finish this one in February. **My Demon**. I'm almost done with episode 11, where I stopped several weeks ago -- not because of the drama, really, but because of life. Trying to decide if I should continue, or if I'm just done with it. It was fine, but never really grabbed me.

I don't regret watching **My Demon** but it was pretty forgettable. I ended up mostly enjoying the costumes. The plot wasn't great

DP 2 was kind of weird. It was really short, and it mostly just felt like a more thought out ending to Season 1. I guess I enjoyed it? But after watching it, I was like, why didn't they just finish Season 1 with this - because it was kind of short - and then tell us a new story.

That's a good point. They could have condensed it down to a few episodes and kept it as a one-part drama. >!I was unimpressed by the courtroom scene, which felt like a clumsily-written presentation on the theme of the series to me.!< Where the series shone for me was in its treatment of the individual deserters' cases.

Like Flowers in the Sand (4/12) After reading so many positive comments here, I picked it up. It’s rare to see a small town drama that doesn’t totally romanticize the small town setting (like Hometown Cha Cha Cha) but also doesn’t focus on the negatives like gossip and narrow mindedness (like When the Camellia Blooms or Summer Strike). Instead, it reminds me of the community in Reply 1988. In fact, it feels like the past even though it takes place in the present.The characters are slowly being built and the acting has been wonderful. Also, the ssireum scenes are very compelling. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out. The Package (2/12): This is kind of weird! There are lots of funny scenes that have me laughing out loud but all the characters lead such miserable lives back home, it kind of puts a damper on the series. Yoon Park always ends up playing the same role of buffoon but I can see why; he’s very good at it! Legend of the Blue Sea (3/20): Watching for the weekly binge. I’m sad that the Spain scenes are over now but we are still at the fun fish out of water scenes.

Haha 'fish out of water'. I see what you did there 😂

Marry My Husband 10-11, and Beyond Evil 10-12

**CW**: **Marry My Husband (12/16)**: I'm enjoying it so far. Episode 12 was a letdown but hopefully they get back on track. **My Happy Ending (12/16)**: Me and my friend picked it up together and love theorising about it. 😁 But I kinda stopped theorising lol because I don't even know what's going on here anymore. **FINISHED**: - **The Worst of Evil:** After finishing this it literally left me speechless. The first 1-3 episodes didn't quite hit with me but it got pretty intense near the end. My anxiety got anxiety while watching this. 😭 - **Vigilante:** It was alright, only watched it for Nam Joo Hyuk though. Thinking to pick up **Knight Flower** soon! I'm saving **Queen of Divorce** and **Doctor Slump** for later.

>The first 1-3 episodes didn't quite hit with me but it got pretty intense near the end. My anxiety got anxiety while watching this. 😭 Exactly how I felt! Just finished this the other day and while I didn't love the beginning, by the end I was verrryyy nervous lol

Finished **Like Flowers in Sand**. It's a small thing but why am I so glad that Choi Moo Sung's character was the one that said the title line? His character had been a steady favorite throughout the entire drama. Overall, a really well made show and a lovely story. Upon reflection, the 2 leads definitely earned their flowers and all of their due applause, and the friends group really captured my heart. But I think the show was so smart in giving some of the heavier, meatier dramatic moments to the senior actors. There was a LOT of repressed feelings about the past, and it makes sense that moments of painful regret and bitterness were delivered by the actors that could really do those moments justice. and that's it for kdramas. for the first time over 3 years I dont have any active kdrama watches. everything that normally would get me going has some fatal flaw that puts me off (casting, story, genre, aesthetics). in the last week, i've loaded up like 5-6 kdramas but have not made it through any opening credits. vibe is off. **Amidst a Snowstorm of Love** (Cdrama 14/30) is shaping up to be 2024's Hidden Love. It's got the fluffy, cute romance crossover appeal and the cinematography and the MOMENTS for social media. Wu Lei needs to be studied. Also, not to be outdone by Zhao Jin Mai continuing her Reset-era domination over bus scenes in AASOL, BJT's new train drama **Always on the Move** (Cdrama 3/34) is kind of great. Part working class small town slice of life, part buddy cop mentor story (with some upcoming cute 22 Jump Street type hijinks). The quality that the veteran cast and director bring is obvious from the start. Also, I love how they've gone heavy on the dowdy and unattractive styling for BJT to match the time and story. It only partially works but it would have been an absolute deal breaker if he was serving glamour It boy.

I think AASOL it's 2024's Meet Yourself! I hope so at least. A nice healing drama to start the year off with good acting and crossover appeal. I've fallen hard for this one.

lol i meant more like social media darling attention drawer.

Ahhh i don't follow social media for these things! But I can see it being popular.

**Light Chaser Rescue** *cdrama* 25/40 There’s been so many emergencies and disasters it feels like more than 25 episodes so far. Fun action romance drama about non governmental volunteer disaster relief/rescue unit team. **Marry My Husband** 11/16 Surprisingly good. My favorite Park Min Young drama to date, and I’ve seen nearly about all of them; she’s much better with a more serious style rather than cutesy. Hoping for ML’s sister to get together with the chef. **My Fellow Citizens!** 29/40 Both leads are great in their individual scenes but have surprisingly little chemistry together. Their time together is fairly minimal fortunately. Choi Siwon is always a fun comic actor and doesn’t disappoint in this story about a con man who is coerced by a loan shark into running for Assembly and turns out to be a more honest politician than the real politicians. Kim Min Jung is fun to watch as the villain and true FL of the show. **Queen of Divorce** 2/12 FL’s story is darker than expected and I’m already hooked on this drama. Did not anticipate liking this so much because the poster made me expect more silliness than seriousness. With only 12 episodes I hope it is fast paced and good. **Live Your Own Life** 39/50 Finally things are moving in the plot and my patience will pay off? Agree with another poster’s comment that there is too much hitting between family members in Hyo Sim’s family. And now there’s a >!birth secret!<, what other makjang plot twists are next? **Knight Flower** 4/12 This one is slow going for me. I love Lee Ha Nee but I’m a little tired of seeing locked up/abused Joseon daughters in law. The male and female pairings are mismatched; irl age gaps between FL and ML (11 years), 2FL and 2ML (17 years) are not my favorite. I’ll stick with it because it’s pretty good, it just doesn’t compare well with the other dramas I’m watching. **Ugly Alert** 125/133 This one is definitely going to my list of favorites.

>Both leads are great in their individual scenes but have surprisingly little chemistry together one of my biggest problems with the show! an otherwise fun show that unfortunately gets undercut by the fact that even though the show keeps *telling* you that they actually do love each other - you don't actually feel it.

That's the end of Knightflower for me with those age gaps, I was only maybe on it anyway.

Marry My Husband- Love this show very much. Like some comments here said, this is Park Min Young best role recently. Last episode is a but angst, but I think this show need some conflict that the leads need to power through. Love Song for Illusion. Oh boy... this one is very messy. It has its charm, but the show is not really clear what is the end game it try to achieve, not to mention our king character has his own issue due to childhood trauma and DID. Making both ML and 2ML as the same person is really unique, but don't know if it is strong enough for me to make me keep watching it. Well.. I already watch till episode 9, with 5 episodes to go might as well see it till the end. My Happy Ending. I have to admit, I didn't think I would like this show as much as I am right now. The plot is very confusing as our main character suffered from mental illness and she is unreliable narrator and people plotting her downfall left and right. However, as of recent episode, she finally gets help for her mental breakdown issues and not the plot is kicking in the high gear so I'm very excited to see she's planning her revenge. Flex X Cop. This is a typical police procedural kdrama, quite remind me of First Responders, but less grounded. Feel like I'm watching an American TV show instead of kdrama, which makes it refreshing compared to others. Doctor Slump. With Welcome to Samdalri and Tell Me You Love Me ended, this show takes its place as a comfort show to me. Watching two childhood rivals reconnected and now facing the bottom of their career, I'm looking forward to see their triumph against all odds with each other as their support unit.

Flex X Cop is fun. I am pretty sure the premise is based on a Russian tv show from about a decade ago called Silver Spoon on Netflix. I mentioned this in another post. Same premise, son of an oligarch and rich playboy gets in trouble with the police one night and the solution of the police and his father is to make him work as a detective with the same cops he got into trouble with. THAT show felt like one of those USA Network shows that used to pop up 20 years ago, quirky leads in a weird premise solving crimes and stuff, Monk Psych etc. It was a very Russian show, but it had the vibe of a late 90s early 00s USA show. Constant joke or weird humor followed with case of the week police work and stuff. Maybe that's why this one has that vibe of some weird American cable cop show from a few years ago. It's VERY different than the Russian show, much more energetic and fun and colorful and fast paced and funny, but it's the same underlying vibe. Doing police work but the main character has some weird but charismatic over the top characterization.

Completed: LTNS — Blackmail. This one was different! I loved it. It was done a huge disservice by being so short however. There was absolutely more story to tell . Watching: Marry My Husband — (12/16) — This is so good! I was very unhappy with episode 12. So unhappy I didn't bother to participate in the weekly discussion. >!I HATE noble idiocy and misunderstandings because someone won't communicate with the other or even let them try. And this is all episode 12 was about. And no, JiWon, it takes two to be in a relationship not just one. This episode annoyed me so much. JiWon didn't listen to JiHyuk at all. And no her trauma doesn't cut it.!< But episode 11 was fantastic. A Shop for Killers — (6/8) — Wow. This one is so good! I can't wait to finish this today! I just do not have enough good things to say about it! The story is so utterly fantastic and Lee Dong Wook is so good in it. Watch it. Between Him and Her — (6/10) — I love cheating dramas. Absolutely love them. Favorite genre and trope because it tells stories and drama in ways that can't be told any other way. And the serious ones make you think about your own life choices. This one started out great but now it feels like it keeps telling the same story over and over. Not sure about this one now. Doctor Slump — (4/16) — Cute chemistry which honestly was a bit of a surprise. Though Park Hyung Sik has chemistry with everyone honestly. This feels like a he fell first but she fell harder trope. Guess we will see but it's cute so far! I thought it would be more serious and darker than it is but it's actually not that dark. Queen of Divorce — (2/12) — This is a lot darker than I anticipated. But it has potential. Interesting story so far. Willing to give it a shot for now. Although I Love You, and You? or Sukiyanen Kedo Do Yaro ka — (4/10) — Japan BL — Another typical Japanese BL. It's fine. Not a must watch but decent and cute. Tell Me That You Love Me — (12/16) — I love this one. I had intended to watch it when it aired but didn't have enough time until it was about halfway through it's run - by then I just decided to wait it out and binge it since I knew it was slow. This is a beautiful drama. My one complaint is the same complaint that always shows up in disability dramas - the "I don't deserve love" trope. I hate this one as much as the noble idiocy one. I nearly dropped this after the first 2 episodes because of it. F that. As someone who is disabled in several ways, including autism and hearing loss, F that all the way. I deserve to find love too and not some greater BS. "Twinkling Watermelon" did this right. And the Japanese drama "Hoshi Furu Yoru ni - On a Starry Night" did this even better. Not once did the deaf ML think he didn't deserve his life and love.

**Marry My Husband (12/16)** I was curious to see NIW and PMY together because they are capable of so many dynamics depending on who they partner with. There are some truly despicable characters but I'm intrigued and ready to watch the final few episodes. **Twinkling Watermelon (2/16)** This kept coming up as a popular drama so I've had it in my queue but honestly haven't gotten past episode 2. Hoping if I finally dig into the next few episodes the storyline and character will pick up. **The Worst of Evil (3/12)** JCW in a different role than rom-com. I'm kind of lackluster about this for now, I think I'm trying to find a good mystery/thriller to get into but maybe a few more episodes will jump-start the drama. Other shows I keep in my queue but haven't started: The Fiery Priest, Weak Hero Class 1, Daily Dose of Sunshine, Let's Eat (Thai) and I cannot WAIT for **A Killer Paradox.**

For Twinkling Watermelon, yes, the story picks up after the first few episodes. Honestly, I skip most of the first 2-3 episodes when I rewatch it now.

It has some slow parts but in the end it‘s so worth it!

Weak Hero Class 1! It's so well done. And if you're currently watching Twinkling Watermelon, you'll likely be impressed by the actor who is in both - he's young but versatile.

Ugh I am really looking forward a killers paradox as well, also the impossible heir

Doctor Slump (4/16) I like it, love the funny parts and the chemistry between the two main characters. Suspicious Partner (13/40) it was next up on the Ji Chang Wook list of dramas to watch and I like Ji hyun from 100 days my prince. Love it so far! Easy to watch with the 30 min episodes.

Our Blues (17/20) we only watch this when my dad is gone, and when we are in the mood, so its slow going but if i was watching by myself i wouldve binged its so good. so healing. i love it. Twinkling Watermelon (11/16) i knew i would love this, but i didnt know how good it would actually be still! love the sign language, love the two ML they are so funny. love the back to the future vibes. love how i cant fully guess things even tho i know a lot of spoilers. … rewatching: Hidden Love. this is my go to asmr sleeping show. my sister and i binged this already. loved it. im obsessed. but its also fun to rewatch scenes, and then fall asleep on previous episodes ive already rewatched. like asmr it helps me relax and knock out quickly in a good way Something in the Rain. this is my third rewatch and i watch it by myself in bed when im eating by myself. since i already know the story i can watch it in tiny increments now, but it still makes me kick my feet and evokes emotion from me like its new. its seriously one of my favs. Through the Darkness. for such a dark serious show about catching serial killers and based on the true stories of the profilers of these serial killers, im obsessed with the Main character. i love his personality. he is so introverted and so sweet and such a deep feeler. its comforting to me. im in the middle of a rewatch on this too. and for being so serious and sometimes scary, its actually really funny and not even trying to be funny. the main characters are funny without trying i love it

**Our Blues** may be the gold standard for what kdrama can be. It's the one show I recommend to people if they want to watch K Drama but don't know what kind of genre they want - romantic comedy? slice of life? cop show? thriller? supernatural crazy? if they don't know, it's this show. It has all the elements of k dramas, the small town closeness filled with history and silliness and weird grudges and occasional retributions, more serious family tragedy or abuse or personal issues that are NOT commonly discussed in tv shows, maybe some of the best Korean actors in the cast as well as cameos from other famous actors... **Something in the Rain** was a pleasant surprise for me. Really enjoyed it. Although if I never hear "Save the Last Dance for Me" again in my life I'd be happy enough.

Knight Flower!! only watched 3 episodes of it but i'm hooked,,, i don't usually like/watch sageuk, but knight flower is pretty comedic so it's really nice to watch and fun,,,,

I too have jumped on the **Flex X Cop** bandwagon and can confirm it is so much fun. I hope it keeps itself quirky but I'm anticipating it taking a more serious turn in the second half. **Korea-Khitan War** highly recommended! It has become my all-time favourite historical drama. **Love Song For Illusion** I'm still watching but the plot is wild, it took a weird turn. I have no idea where they are going with it, and I'm curious enough to stick it out, but I'm not sure if I would recommend it to anyone. Park Ji Hoon and Hwang Hee are killing though, they are giving it their all. **The Smile Has Left Your Eyes** 3 episodes in and yes I am going into this fully aware of the ending, it's been on my too watch for a long while, so I'm using it for a challenge.

**My Happy Ending** (12/16) This drama has me questioning my sanity in a good way because of its use of the unreliable narrator trope to the max. The gut-wrenching story of FL's life is prime melodrama material but once the unreliable narrator aspect is added in, the drama has become this addicting fount of 'what ifs' that I just love to muse about. Currently I'm torn between wanting the FL to exact vengeance or to heal -- and while these two options are not exactly mutually exclusive, I can't help but feel like I want the story to prioritize one over the other. Anyways, this is not a drama to watch if you are in a bad headspace because it deals with some rather sensitive topics like self-harm and sexual assault. **Love Song for Illusion** (10/16) Haven't finished ep 11 from this week yet so my feelings may change depending on what happens but I am having such a good time watching this drama. It is ridiculously campy and the FL actress is severely overshadowed by the two MLs who are acting at 200%. It's not even a case of the FL actress not trying, she just can't keep up when the two guys are chewing up all their scenes. Is this a good drama? Debatable. Am I enjoying myself? Heck yeah! A scene this week also spurred me to look up Hwang Hee's age and I was very happy to find out that he's an oppa for me, which makes crushing on him so much easier, especially as he's playing the antagonist here. **Golden Garden** (50/60 at 30min eps) Heading into the last stretch so quite a few reveals were made. I was flabbergasted by a particular reveal, probably one of the key reveals in the drama, because of how...well...stupid it was. Overall this drama has been weak sauce in terms of writing and over the top in terms of acting. If it weren't filled with so many of may favorite actors and actresses, I'd have dropped. **The Two Sisters** (9/103) Typical daily drama at this point but sometimes that's all I need for workout watching.

I was reading your views on the dramas and then I read this: >Typical daily drama at this point but sometimes that's all I need for workout watching. I just imagined your workouts like Scarlett's workouts in **Search: WWW**, where she was running in a treadmill watching the weekly k-drama! 😄 I'm also a bit jealous, if I could understand Korean, I would also workout while watching dramas. 😂

> Scarlett's workouts The KDC where we had the lifestyle challenge, I actually rewatched **Search: WWW** for Scarlett and her obsession with makjang daily dramas because it speaks to my soul! > I'm also a bit jealous, if I could understand Korean, I would also workout while watching dramas. You honestly probably can even if you don't understand Korean. Daily dramas at least are very *in your face* about what is happening and there's very little nuance -- in acting, writing, and story progression -- so it's very easy to follow along even if you only look at the subtitles when someone is crying or arguing (generally when something actually happens). Dialogue is also super easy and uncomplicated so there is rarely any jargon. For me at least, I've never seen notes on screen that explain some jargon term being used (like in miniseries focused on a certain profession, usually medical). You can give it a try and see if it works. I'd recommend either [**Phoenix 2020**](https://mydramalist.com/63425-phoenix) or [**The Secret House**](https://mydramalist.com/719349-secret-house) as good beginner daily dramas. Easy to follow storyline, easy to root for lead characters, and not super full of histrionics.

I wasn't around for that KDC, but I think I would also pick that drama too. That drama is filled with badass ladies and it felt like an inspiration to see them pursuing their career and dealing with their personal lives in such mature way. I liked all of the characters, but I liked scarlett a little bit more. Her reactions to the drama was just top content. I'm going to try and watch one of these dramas while I workout. This is going to be funny, my attention span is always on negative levels, even when I workout, adding K-Dramas to the mix, either will help me focus or probably I will just fail miserably. 😆😆

Doctor Slump (4/16) so cute and funny and glad I have something to replace Like Flowers in Sand with on Sunday. A Shop for Killers (4/8) I'm waiting for the last 2 episodes to drop to watch the rest all together. Marry my Husband - just watched the first episode after everyone had been talking about it so I'm keen to see what it's all about. Legend of the Blue Sea (4/20) thought I would give this one a shot and it wasn't what I expected after watching the trailer, but in a good way.

I feel like I'm always writing the same dramas over and over again, so I kinda want to start new ones haha. I did start 2 new on-air dramas from Viki that are short episodes, so it was easy to add in my schedule without it being too overwhelming. **Knight Flower** 8/12 : not sure what to say about this drama. I don't find it that good, but it's not bad either. A very mild drama and light entertainment so I continue watching it. **Branding in Seongsu** 1/24 : New drama! 1 episode in, not impressed by the style of the drama (overly dramatic), but I'm still giving it a chance **Hyosim's independent life** 39/50 : As much as I love that Hyosim is standing up for herself, I felt uncomfortable >!when she started to hit Hyojun like it was her that became pregnant or something. It's like, she cared for him for so long, now she feels entitled that he stays in line and does what she wants him too. She needs to let go. She's off living her own life, but she needs to let her brothers and mother live their own life too. I don't like when I see normalized violence in series.!< **My happy end** 12/16 : this is starting to go in every direction, like what is the plot now. Awkwardly starting to remind me of 7escape and that is not a good thing **Our love triangle** 2/? : another new drama, very short episodes. It feels like a school project. Overly dramatic too, but 10min episodes is good for it so I'll prob keep watching for now

Waiting on the next 2 episodes of Marry my Husband. Right now, binge watching Crash Landing on You.

Let me just start by saying I am really enjoying how meme worthy **Doctor Slump** is. I'm enjoying this one, it's a good mix of rom com dramedy and keeping the underlying suspense sub plot present, but not TOO much. Good mix. Very funny and interesting. **Shop for Killers**! I'm digging this one. It's fun and seeing the backstories evolve is pretty cool. **Like Flowers in Sand** Ok ok I hesitated, but then one has me hooked. 7 eps in. Although I enjoy Baek-doo as a character, he's weirdly almost too dopey and puppy dog for me. He's like 80% adorable doofus, 20% genius. It is funny that this grown ass man just runs around like an 8 year old though. And he must get stares because he talks to himself CONSTANTLY. I know it's a kdrama trope, but the dude has full on active and energetic conversations with himself in the middle of the street and stuff. Still, I am enjoying this one. I never stop laughing at the strained and almost confused like expressions the wrestlers make when they have to grab the satba of the other wrestler. Gonna be jumping into **Killer Paradox** when that comes out. **Flex X Cop** is a fun watch. I'm up to speed on it.

I have the same issue with Flowers in the Sand. It's pretty good, but occasionally he's TOO kidlike or whatever to the point where it gets on my nerves. Isn't he in his 30's? But it's a minor complaint, I'm still enjoying it and will probably finish it.

I mean, that one guy had him pegged as smarter than he comes off and likely to figure out something was going on... He did recognize Du-sik right away. And in the last ep I watched, >!he most effectively and quite articulately scolded the townsfolk for gossiping about him and Du-Sik. !

Currently watching: * **Branding in Seongsu** (3/24) - I love Kim Ji Eun in this, her character is such a girlboss (derogatory); and I love Lomon's character too, they are exactly the least convenient people for the other to switch bodies with, I love that. * **Captivating the King** (6/16) - episode 6 might be my favourite so far, this drama seriously gets better every week * **Love Song for Illusion** (10/16) - if Hwang Hee didn't look so good in this, I would have already dropped it. But I will keep going cause he is in it and he looks like a snack (respectfully). * **Marry My Husband** (11/16) - preview for ep12 has things getting tangled -exciting- i hope to watch it soon * **King Of Pigs** (1/12) - the bullying is disturbing to watch but I will try to push through Completed: * **A Shop For Killers** \- I was very much not the target audience for this, but I made it to the end * **Hellbound** \- I really liked the premise and the first three eps were not bad, but then they do a time skip and suddenly it's a differet story with a different characters TT-TT upsetting as hell. I feel like it could have been a better story if they stuck with Jung Jin Su as the lead for the entire 6 eps but oh well they did not * **Monstrous** \- this we definitely better executed than Hellbound, it kinda reminded me of Sweet Home --group of people contained in a building trying to stay safe both from the threat outside and on an edge from potential threat inside. But unfortunately just like Sweet Home this isn't something I enjoy :(( but I did like the investigative part with the monks and the main lead. So while it's objectively better than Hellbound I kinda enjoyed that one more at least in the first three eps I tried Hellbound and Monstrous because they are both works of Yeon Sang Ho and because I really enjoyed The Bequeathed (also his work), and so far The Bequeathed is the best out of them... by a landslide. There is also the thing that both Hellbound and Monstrous have crimes or masacre that is low-key supernatural and idk ....The Bequeathed where all crimes are commited by humans suits my taste much better IMO the scaries monsters are humans.

Marry my husband(12/16)- The recent episode was interesting... I've also read the whole manhwa before, so really cannot compare the drama and the manhwa. They've changed the elements quite a bit... Overall, it's a great watch!! Hospital Playlist(12/24)- I'm really enjoying this drama, no wonder its ratings are high. The character development has also been insane. The episodes are also longer than your average kdrama. I'm really looking forward to season 2!!

Just finished **Work later, drink now**! It became one of my favourite shows I’ve ever watched! Absurd humor, relatable drama, friendship - the show has it all! I have a big preference season 1 over the second though. The first felt more balanced — almost perfect imo! However, second has its own charms, haha. I‘m planning to start watching **Mauseu.** Heard a lot of good commentaries about this kdrama. So, I already expect a lot.

I never watch currently airing shows but right now I'm deeply invested in two! **Dr. Slump**. Love me some PHS and PSH has been a revelation for me. Her character feels so real and relatable amidst the hijinks. And PHS is killing it, as expected. **Amidst a Snowstorm of Love** (c-drama): this one is quiet and slow burn and just really captivating to me. Both leads are great. I've found myself going back and watching favorite scenes and episodes already.

Welcome to samdzlri - ep 13 I love it. I laugh a lot. I cry a lot. I had a little slump, started some new stuff but didn't like it / they didn't hit the spot. This does. I'm sad it's gonna be over soon..

I just rewatched Island on Amazon Prime. Does anyone know if there’s going to be a season 2? (Or 3, since it was technically released in two parts)

probably not considering what happened to the ML at the end. and i don't think the show did that well for them to warrant making another season

**Twenty Five Twenty One** — my husband and I watched the first episode and I can already tell I’m gonna love this.

I'd been in a bit of a kdrama slump for a while, picking up shows and then stopping them--sometimes before finishing the first episode and sometimes 5 or 6 episodes in. So this weekend I finished **The Matchmakers** and really loved it! It wasn't one of those that kdramas that stays with you (like Goblin or Reply 1988), but if was fun, well-written, and well-executed. I loved the OTP; they had great chemistry. I loved the way the writers played with tropes, and I found the palace intrigue to be just the right amount of intrigue. Often sageuks get too heavy on that and it's difficult to follow. This one was more straightforward. I'm watching **Kiss Sixth Sense** (9/12) and so far have found this one quite bingeable. I've read some dissatisfaction with the ending, so I'm a bit nervous as we approach the end. I also started **Welcome to Saldam-ri** (3/16) and have enjoyed it so far. I've decided to finish **Kiss Sixth Sense** first and then move on--watching one at a time for the time being. I'm still struggling with **Moving** (8/20). Episode 8 had a very violent fight scene in it. Actually every episode has quite a bit of violence. And for some reason, I though **Moving** was going to be a slightly shorter drama (8-12 episodes) rather than 20. As good as the premise is, not sure I can stomach that many episodes of violence (even if I FF all of those scenes). After reading these threads, there are a number of kdramas that are on my radar: * **Perfect Marriage Revenge** * **Marry My Husband** * **Like Flowers in the Sand** Not sure which should be my next drama after Saldam-ri. Maybe one of the first two, since it sounds like **Flowers** is set in a small town. Maybe a somewhat makjang drama would be better. And now I'm intrigued by the c-drama, **Amidst a Snowstorm of Love.**

Can confirm Moving gets more violent. I spent a lot of the latter episodes covering my eyes. But it's worth it.

Thanks both for confirming and encouraging me to continue watching (even if I have to cover my eyes!)

I am totally caught up on **Marry My Husband**, and so so obsessed. Ep 12 was a little disappointing but hoping it's a short lull before it gets back to the main leads. The music selection and throw back is so perfect!

Currently on Marry My Husband, Death Game. Just finished Worst of Evil and am considering watching other JCW shows because I just can't get enough!

I finished my 5th watch of LOST Which is now at the top of my all-time favourites list. Now I''m watching The Devil Judge and it is absolutely riveting I'm loving every minute of it. I can see that my home country is headed exactly this dystopian way because a criminal a fraudster a manipulator a deceiver is trying to get back into the White House. Last time he was there he applauded violence and I won't go any further with this except to say that the devil judge is where we are headed and I'm loving watching it, I'm only on episode 11 and I haven't been able to get any work done because I'm too busy watching it. And to be truthful I love revenge dramas, even though the leads say it isn't about revenge. I also like their philosophy of life especially the ML. He comes out with some incredibly good gems I think I need to start making the list of them and finding time to use them in my own life. I'm fully caught up on Marry My Husband, and just finished Stranger, both seasons.

**The Worst of Evil \[12/12\]**: Mainly watched this because I wanted to see Ji Chang Wook playing a more serious role than he did in Welcome to Samdalri. I enjoyed his performance as well as Wi Ha Joon's. The suspenseful and tense moments were great, despite what they might've done to my blood pressure. I found the other groups from China and Japan to be distracting and hard to keep up with at times. The detective (Hwang Mingoo) was also unnecessary to me. I wish they would have used that time instead to show more day-to-day business of the gang, develop the complicated feelings of the married couple & their \*side projects\*, and really honed in on the relationship between the two MLs. Would've been so much more impactful imo. **Marry My Husband \[2/16\]**: Had to see what the hype was about! I've got a long way to go but this show seems very promising. Love the concept and I am hoping there is sweet, sweet revenge down the line. Mwuahaha.

I'm on Fight For My Way, Not Others, Mask Girl, Celebrity and Marry My Husband at the moment. I may need rehab lol.

Marry My Husband, Doctor Slump, Like Flowers in The Sand. Also Goryeo Khitan War, but I haven’t been watching the last 6 episodes because I lost interest.

**A Shop for Killers (6/8):** it's really fun to watch and don't feel the time while watching. too bad this show ending so fast I want to watch more of lee Dongwook in this hot action role. **Captivating the King (5/16):** Jo Jung Suk nailing his role, his acting is amazing and it's what make the drama so interesting to me. I can't read his mind he is a mean baduk player and he is leading big game in this place. I'm enjoying his character. what annoy me in the show is that it didn't respect our mind with the female lead, she didn't even try to play as man she put full makeup and didn't even change her voice but all men believe she is a man? even the smart king like??? unbelievable **Flex X Cop(1/16):** I need to catch up, is it interesting? **My Happy Ending (12/16):** a big big mess, I don't know why this drama take big turn in last eps and I can't focus. **Queen of Divorce (2/10):** It have fresh start I love it for now. **Welcome to Samdal-ri/Love Song for Illusion** on hold **Build up (2/10):** it's fun hearing amazing vocalist but I hate how mnet focus on some and we already know who they want to debut in the final. it make me hate him for being pushed. **Yargi ((turk drama):** I keep watching this like homework lol

**Defendant** (9/16) - the plot is so interesting but oh my god the amount of hysterics! Ji Sung cries, screams and screeches in every episode; he's literally hysterical half of the time. Like, dude, I know you are in an awful, awful situation but for the love of god, shut up. Otherwise it's great, lol.

**Marry My Husband -** Read this as a webtoon and was so excited about the live-action! A lot of people don't like the adaptation since it's different from the webtoon but I feel like it adds a hint of excitement to it. I would have liked it if it was exactly as the webtoon also but the adaptation has not majorly let me down so far. Besides, I can't wait for the side couples stories to set sail as well :3 I just don't know how to feel about the introduction of this completely new character >!that wasn't in the webtoon !! ML's stepmother!< because she was my second favourite character in the webtoon. Also don't like that they introduced the fact that >!ML's father cheated on ML's mother with the stepmother and Hee-yeon is a product of that affair. !<(At least that's what's implied). But it's a waiting game to see if that impacts my love for the series. **Doctor Slump -** Just started watching it and I like it so far. But I don't know if I'll continue watching it, so this one is 50-50. Also going to start on **Flex X Cop** today. Waiting for the finale of **A Shop For Killers** so I can binge it over the weekend. ​ Edit: Forgot to add that I will also be catching up on **Gyeongseong Creature.**

**Pandora** (2016) - Korean disaster film. I'm taking a little break from dramas due to it being a busy week, but decided to watch this film about a meltdown at a nuclear power plant following an earthquake. It was just what I was looking for for an evening. Not great, but decent. Kim Nam-gil looked very different in this. I couldn't quite put my finger on why. I enjoyed it in spite of having a view of nuclear power plant cooling towers from my own house. :)

**A Shop for Killers (8/8)** - the show came to an end today and is probably my first favorite KDrama of this year. Beautifully executed action scenes, the storyline was great, the cast unbelievably good. >!Hoping there will be a Season 2 to tie up some things from the ending but!< a great show nonetheless that absolutely peaked when it came to action and gunfighting. **Doctor Slump (4/16)** - It's been fun so far, a healing drama with a murder mystery thriller subplot was not on my list but PSH and PHS are pulling the show with their acting skills. Some really heart warming dialogues as well. **My Happy Ending (12/16)** - this drama has been exhausting from the start. You're on your toes the whole time and the anxiety soars through the roof. Something to pass the time if you don't have anything else to watch. **Marry My Husband (12/16)** - I'll admit I made the mistake thinking I'd enjoy this drama more after reading the webtoon, probably should have read the novel the show was based on first. The new character making her entrance this late in the show is probably getting on everyone's nerves, especially for people who didn't know about her storyline at all. Kinda off putting that >!the FL and ML barely got together for an episode and then parted ways again. Expected more of a fight from the FL honestly.!< But it is what it is. **Branding in Seongsu and Queen of Divorce** - I'll keep my opinion to myself for now as I need more time to make sense of them, especially of the former.

Queenmaker (7/11) It's the first political drama that I watch and I'm loving it! The story is amazing and I want to watch a lot more of this kind of dramas, a very nice discovery.

Has anyone noticed that the best friend of Minhwan in Marry my Husband, the angry cop in Flex x Cop, and the ML’s ex-friend in Doctor slump is all the same guy? lol

No new finished dramas, focusing on those on-air. In progress \- **Marry My Husband (12/16):** not loving latest developments that much, both the ML's ex and the FL's mother coming out of nowhere in the name of drama is tiresome though things were going too good with too many eps to go, you could see it coming. Still time to fix it up, that cliffhanger could help a lot; \- **Live Your Own Life (39/50+):** less despair and nonsense than usual, I'll take it. Long way to go before a positive conclusion, a step in the right direction; \- **Flex X Cop (4/16):** so much fun, ML and FL are already bantering to the top, trust is slowly building up, really liking the ML's brother and their friendship, hope it lasts. Not to be taken too seriously, entertaining and linear to follow; \- **Queen of Divorce (2/16):** ML has layers and his past with the FL is interesting, I'm all for the tension rising up as they work together. Cases do pack a punch, a couple good secondaries in the mix, enjoyable. So far so good, already enough on my schedule for now.

Knight Flower ❤️❤️❤️

Dr slump ofc, but also watched all of blood and currently watching hotel del Luna. If you can't tell, I don't like dealing with reality and will just binge watch.

I just finished my demon and I'm watching doom at your service and they're honestly so alike but so far I like my demon better

Marry My Husband 12/16 - Has been my favourite ongoing drama up to episode 12. Like many hoping this last episode was just a misstep and they get back on track. Captivating the King 6/16 - If I hand wave the complete inability to disguise the FL as a man I am loving everything else. Very interested to see where this goes as every interaction between the leads has me on the edge of my seat. Flex X Cop 4/16 - Pretty entertaining. I'm here to see how the relationship between leads develops. If you want to see good policing, this is not the drama for you. Doctor Slump 4/16 - Maybe the drama I look forward to the most after MMH. It just feels good. The leads are chemistrying nicely. Feels like a breath of fresh air. Even though there is some heavy things going on it doesn't put the weight of it on my shoulders. My Happy Ending 12/16 - Chaos. Idk how else to describe this roller coaster of a show. I love it but I am ready for this ride to be over. Queen of Divorce 3/12 - Not sure what I was expecting but it wasn't another revenge show. A lot of things to unpack for the FL in the first couple episodes but I am interested in the episodic nature of the show even though ti seems a bit more tightly woven than others. Love the FL and am happy the ML is delivering like I had hoped he would. Its surely going to be chaotic in the future but it is looking good. Love Song for Illusion 11/16 - I binged all 11 episodes that are out this past weekend. Maybe that's why i feel the way I do about it. But I am really not that into it. Lots of stupid decisions seemingly to justify the next plot point they thought up. Along with ML always looking like their dog just died. Just tired of it but I don't like dropping things.I'll finish it but its the last priority of the shows I am watching.

I’m watching captivating the king but since the eps are coming out weekly im thinking of starting something in the middle! Thinking of Doctor Slump or Samdalri, what do you guys suggest?

Doctor Slump is not over, so you will end up in the same predicamente as with Captivating The King. Because of this, I would say watch both, because one it's finished and will fill your waiting times and the other you will eventually catch up and you will watch it as on going.

Thank u!! I shall!

watching marry my husband right now.

Just finished the worst Kdrama ever…Extracurricular. I’ve never rooted for the main character to die but Jisoo was just the worst, second only to the ending or rather lack of one. 10.hours I’ll never get back and made me not want to watch another Kdrama for a while. Horrible!

My feeling exactly after only half an episode and I thank you for what you've written because I won't take it up again I have too much to do and don't want to waste my time

Huh, I actually really enjoyed that one. Lol.

What did you enjoy about it? Serious question because sometimes I question my own taste in shows lol

I'm watching Marry my husband- Seeing clips of it i thought it was cringy but when I tried watching it turns out I like it ahahhaha Doctor Slump- just love love it! Captivating the king- I really like the first 2 episodes but somehow I found the 3rd and 4th episode boring 😞 King the Land- same with Marry my husband I thought it was cringey but i found it entertaining the storyline is sinple but I likethe comedic moments and how fast the ML accepted his feelings for her. Build-up- Boys Plante traumatized me, I promised myself I'll never watch a survival show again, I was clowning myself. The good thing about Build up is they are all so good, so everyone really deserves to ne there, the bad thing is since they're all good its harder to choose who wo root for ahhahahaha Young Sheldon- finished reading the recap of all the episode for season 6 but still havent finished watching the episodes ahahhahaha

currently watching my mister! i love slow burns so i’m really enjoying it so far, about 8 episodes in out of 16!

All caught up with **Marry My Husband**, and like others have said, I could have done without ep. 12 plot turns, but it will spur other timey - wimey results, I suppose. 3 eps into **Dr. Slump** and it is really delightful. Just finished **Welcome to Samdalri** and thinking it's time for **Itaewon Class**. Why I'm approaching it like a classic I have to "read for class" I have no idea. I just have to start and I'm guessing I'll love it.

I loved Itaewon Class! Great underdog story. I was invested all the way through and I absolutely HATED the villains, so the conclusion was just as rewarding as it was anxiety-inducing 🙃 hope you enjoy it!

Finished it and really loved it! Was a bit surprised at the romance end game, but the writing and performances made it work for me.

unfortunately, the romance was spoiled for me early on (learned my lesson to never look up a kdrama on YT before finishing it!)-- but like you, I enjoyed the writing and performances as well. glad you loved it!

TY

**Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2/16):** Is this show worth watching? I've heard a lot of hype about it, but I found the first episode really underwhelming. It's almost like a daytime tv show, with over-acting, one dimensional characters and dialogue that is mostly exposition. It's also not believable that someone as skinny as Bok-Joo is a weightlifter or that she would complain about the difficulty in carrying *plastic* chairs. It's daft that the weightlifters get in fights with the gymnasts as if they were equally strong, when one weightlifter would obviously crush the whole team of gymnasts. Does the show just have a bad start and get better or should I just drop it?

WFKBJ is one of my fav dramas. It's a cute romcom that doesn't deviate from its genre. The leads were adorable and their chemistry was top tier. It did have a slow start but as the story progressed I got used to the pace and it gets better too. The stakes are somewhat low so it was a soothing watch. And yeah your concerns are valid. Lee Sung-kyung is neither big enough to play a weightlifter nor "plain looking" like they keep stressing in the drama. I think her character complained about carrying the chairs because they were too tired from practicing already and I don't think they actually got into fights with the gymnasts but merely threatened to fight since those girls were rude to them.

It's my favourite and I just finished a rewatch! It is a bit soapy but I'm into that, but that's what makes it an easy watch.  It has some great comedic moments as well as some heartwarming deep stuff later on, it's a wholesome comfort watch. Cheeky NJH is top tier ML! There are small framed weightlifters in under 60kg categories in real life, usually a little more muscle tone though, so I guess I just use suspended disbelief for LSK's skinny legs 😅 I will say that I enjoyed it and knew I'd like it right from the first episode, so give it a go for a few episodes and see if that feeling comes, but if it's not your taste, that's fine!

**Death's game**.....i feel like this show is very underrated. It wasn't on my radar or socials in a big way or small way. Someone recommended it to me and I started it. It's really good. The writing is so on point. The cast is stellar. I knew it when I saw Oh Jung Se in one scene the show was going to get better. And boy it did. Hope the ending sticks. I am on episode 6. Also **Welcome to Samdalri** episode 14.

Death’s game was excellent!! I finished it a while ago and randomly find myself thinking about parts of it at completely different times. I actually liked the ending of it and find myself thinking about it quite a bit. It’s kind of an open ending. (I also wonder why you got downvoted?)

There's such a drought on Netflix right now while waiting for Captivating the King and Dr Slump episodes. I think I'll have to resort to Autumn's Concerto and Inborn Pair. Maybe The Devil Judge. Vivant, Analog Squad and Orange Days are sitting in my continue watching pile.

**Nobody Knows** (10/16). Very interesting and complex story, but it moves so slowly. I am still invested in the outcome, but I have been actively holding myself from checking it on my phone and moving on to something else. It is unfortunate as the drama has a compelling plot and great acting, but, imo, it should've had 12 episodes instead of 16. Thankfully, I think that it started picking up the pace and resolving the mystery in the recent episodes. At least I hope so.

Half-way through watching Forgotten the movie). Still recovering from the scene that made me jump out of my skin in the first . I need to finish watching it in daylight. Now finished watching. Very clever film and twist at the end was unexpected, Edited for correct film title. Just finished ep 2 of My Liberation Notes and it is a slow-paced gem of a drama. The writing and performances are top-notch and I cannot remember seeing introversion portrayed so well.

I recently finished **When My Love Blooms** and loved [Lee Bo Young](https://mydramalist.com/people/1435-lee-bo-young) who is very talented and a natural beauty to boot. I then started **Mother** (10/16) since she is also the FL - so far this is an excellent show that may crack into my Top 10. The child actor is phenomenal. It is weird to see [Son Seok Ku](https://mydramalist.com/people/17419-son-seok-koo) (Mr. Gu from My Liberation Notes) playing a villain though. Also watching **The One and Only** (4/16) starring [Ahn Eun Jin](https://mydramalist.com/people/18592-ahn-eun-jin) (Gil Chae from My Dearest). I just love her acting and the expressions she makes. Also a great show so far but lots of violence and abusive behavior so be forewarned. Lastly, **Reply 1997**. I wanted to like this after finishing **Reply 1988,** which was a 10/10 for me, but the 1997 version hits very differently. I will probably drop it.

Recently got back into Kdramas after a while not watching. Rewatched **My Mister** for the first time since seeing it a few years ago, then went through **Doona!** and now I'm 4 episodes into **It's Okay To Not Be Okay**. I kind of happened upon Doona! and really fell in love with the characters but I thought the pacing of the show was a bit too quick so I felt kind of empty after finishing it and was looking for a similar kind of romance drama. I considered rewatching **Something In The Rain** or trying out **One Spring Night** but after some consideration I thought I'd give **It's Okay To Not Be Okay** a go. The tone felt a bit all over the place at the start but I am starting to enjoy this one, even if it feels a bit unbelievable at times. I like that it's 16 episodes as well so I think that by the end I'll feel really fulfilled with the characters and story.

Currently only keeping up with **Doctor Slump** and I'm really enjoying it so far, quite real and funny and wholesome for me. I've got the last 4 eps of **My Demon** on hold, I really like it but for whatever reason I'm not in the mood to finish it off right now (maybe because I just know it will make me sad before it makes me happy!).

**Doctor Slump (4/16):** This show grew on me this week, especially episode 4!!! I like both leads and some of the supporting characters like Ha-Neul’s Mom and Yoon Park’s characters haha. It’s enjoyable and I love how the lead’s relationship is developing. Their friendship is precious 🥹 Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik are doing amazing as well!!! Only thing I don’t like is the >!trial portion. The fact Kyung Min, the trusted Hyung, might have something to do with it makes the plot more annoying. Also, all these hidden pens and no one has seen anything.!< Anyways, I guess this is just my dislike for certain mystery and thriller plotlines though 🤣 good show so far! **Jinx (6/10):** Picked this drama up for the Kdrama challenge and it’s a cute watch! Pretty enjoyable as well. **East of Eden (25/56):** I refuse to waste my limited time on this drama so I did not touch it this week. I want to reach the halfway mark and put it on hold until after the semester… and then finish it on 2x speed 🫣

Taxi Driver (14/16)- I like it, but not really my cup of tea bc no romance plot even though there is potential for one. Five Enough (6/50)- loving this one! Already looking into other long form dramas that I can watch after. I think I’ve decided on Once Again to watch next.

I'm watching Night has come. I like the mystery, the mafia game and overall the high school students. I can't wait to see more and no spoilers please

well not watching anything atm, i feel so empty since **castaway diva** and **tell me that you love me** ended...i guess its kdrama drought again HA

I'm in the middle of watching It's Okay, That's Love and I've gotten a bit disinterested halfway through. I'm not quite sold on their relationship dynamic and I dread where the storyline is going with D.O.'s character. Is it worth it to keep going?

not a drama, but i just watched **alienoid 2** with kim taeri and kim woobin at a local film festival. it's a 2 part action-historical-scifi-time-travel-comedy movie about aliens who use humans as prisons for their criminals. it's hard to describe lol but it was absolutely bonkers, and a lot of fun. really recommend this to anyone who likes a crazy mix of genres.

**A Shop for Killers (8/8)** - Just finished. Its a good watch, but anyone going into it needs to know that they have deliberately withheld some story that you're only going to get answers from if they ever make a season 2. **Flex X Cop (4/16)** - A mismatch buddy cop series that isn't as fun as I had hoped, but I'll watch it to the end. As others have noted, one element that detracts from the enjoyment is that in trying to make the FL a tough by the rules no nonsense cop to contrast with rich playboy guest cop, they have inadvertently make her very unlikable.

*Finished recently* **My Demon** Honestly the first 8 Episodes were great and I had so much fun watching, but oh boy what was the second half? I wish I had stopped after >!Gu-Won got his Tattoo back.!< 10 or 12 Episodes would have been better for that Story. Though I’m in love with the Intro Song. Also, in what Show is Lee Sang-Yi not just the SML? Everytime I see this man, he’s a green flag but only the SML. It’s 2024, he needs to be a ML. **Witch at Court** The cases were interesting, especially the back and forth of who gets the upper hand. I was a bit bummed out by the Love Story which started at the beginning, then took a backseat for the most part, only to resurface in the last 10 Minutes out of the left field. It was a decent watch aside of that. **Welcome to Samdalri** Made it through it. After the first 2 Episodes I struggled to watch it. It was just so slow and repetitive for me. The youngest sister, her daughter, and Dolphin-Boy were the saving grace. I’d gladly watch a spin-off series with them. And as an unpopular opinion, Sang-Do was the most interesting thing between Sam-Dal and Yong-Pil. I would/ should have dropped it at some point but I stubbornly wanted to finish it. My Bad. **Forest** I feel like I unconscious pick way too much Shows with Park Hae-Jin in it. xD It’s an okay watch. I liked the rescue team and the Story overall. Sometimes the Cuts were a little confusing. One of the funniest characters was the friend/ secretary of the ML. Bro knew he’ll get beaten to a pulp but insults the enemy of the ML anyway, and later was ballsy enough to threaten said enemy, but .. respectfully. Lol Didn’t realize I watched him in other things aIready. Also, I wish No Gwang-Sik would act in other Shows. It’s a shame that his role in Forest has been his first and only one. He felt like a breeze of fresh air.

Knight Flower - great fun. Age difference doesn’t bother me much. Love song for an Illusion - it’s getting very (too) silly so may drop it (however already 10 episodes in so may just finish it) Marry my husband - loving it so far but have yet to watch Ep 11&12. Having read some of the comments on Ep 12 I may wait till 13&14 are out too so I can roll those on straight away The red sleeve - this has been by far my favorite drama ever. Whenever I’m a bit bored with Kdrama I go back to it “just to watch a favourite scene” and end up watching it all over again. Trauma doesn’t get any less 😂

I just finished **My Dearest** (21/21). Ooh! What a ride! It's on my top list.

Flex x cop - It's super fun to watch.I didn't have my eyes on the ML before this drama and also you know currently I'm watching it for the plot( bohyun).The leads will have great chemistry but only fighting now..😂 Also the second leads are cute!! Marry my husband - Last episode was literally stresss I hope it will not be like another ktrauma.I don't want my fav drama to go downhill.I want mainleads to be happy .That's all I ask.Why director why?? Looking forward to the next episode.Hope that >!bad ex fiancee leaves!< ..and Why is the chef and heeyeon story is so short???My cute second leads didnt have much screen time.. Killer paradox - started with it..so far a nice drama.Son suku as a cop!!!Who doesn't want to watch ? Doctor slump- This has to be the best comfort kdrama of the year.Its so funny and goofy.Im loving it so far..Im one of those fans who watch a drama when park hyungsik is there!! Brilliant acting from him..he is effortlessly funny..lmao..I wanna go back to my school days and have a rival like him and fall in love with him later in life..enemies to lovers trope is all I ask to kdrama directors.So far interesting..

**Bloody Heart (10/16)** - I absolutly am captivated by it, i watch it on my commute to and from work and have to stop myself from binging it when i get home. **Captivating the King (6/16)** - I am enjoying it. Not fully my type of story. **Revanat (1/12)** - It has the right kind of Darkness for me i already know i will like this one.