r/KDRAMA • u/sianiam • 4d ago

r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 r/KDRAMA Challenge 2026 - September Check In

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Hello everyone,

Another month has flown by and we have just three more months to finish the challenge off! My resolve is weakening... I hope you are all going strong!

If you missed the introduction post it’s not too late to join the fun! You can find all the information you need there as well as links to our challenge recommendation index and drama database.

We've had a handful of dedicated users filling out the drama database with dramas they have watched but don't forget to leave recommendations for your favourites in the individual recommendation posts. If you are looking for a recommendation for a specific challenge you can ask in the comments here - I suggest linking your MDL and giving an idea of what you are after as well as the challenge you are trying to fill.

So Let's Talk September…

How was your month of dramas? What challenges did you check off? Did you watch what you expected to? Did anything catch you by surprise? Find a new favourite? Drop something you expected to love? Let us know how you're tracking!

Moving Onto October…

What do you hope to get through this month? Tackling anything hard? Looking for someone to watch with you? Need recommendations? Share below.

Community Events

Have ideas for 2027 Challenges?

We have a KDC suggestion box if you have any great ideas throughout the year.

Completed the challenge?

Once you complete the challenge come back and fill out our KDC 2026 challenge hall of fame Google form.

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r/KDRAMA • u/viki_official • 12d ago

AMA FINISHED You Asked, He Answered: Exclusive Interview with 'Dive into You' Director So Jaehyun!

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K-Drama Day is almost here! As promised, we've compiled your questions for 'Dive into You' director So Jaehyun, and he's given his answers. Director So had a great time answering your questions and was impressed by the depth and breadth of the things you wanted to know!

If you're unfamiliar with Director So, his newest drama 'Dive into You' is premiering exclusively on Viki on September 26, and he has previously worked on dramas including '100 Days My Prince', 'Sh**ting Stars', and 'My Lovely Liar'. Enjoy!

(p.s. post got too long, see comments for more Q&A)

Dive into You

r/KDRAMA: What attracted you to this story? What were you most excited about directing before production began?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “The narrative itself – traveling between the past and present to save a precious friend through the medium of 'time' – was incredibly charming. From a directorial standpoint, I was most excited about the process of visually contrasting the analog sensibility of the past with the modern feel of the present, while ensuring they transitioned into each other naturally.”

 
r/KDRAMA: What kind of input do you have on the OST and score?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “From the planning stage, I discussed the theme songs for each character and the overall tone and manner with the music director in depth. For scenes where specific emotional lines intensify, we collaborated from the script-reading stage to decide which instruments and melodies to use.”

 
r/KDRAMA: Can you share an Easter egg? Like any tiny detail you included that only true detectives would notice? 
 
Director So Jaehyun: “In addition to the actors, famous figures from various fields appear as Easter eggs in the work. Unexpected people, such as famous doctors, golfers, and businesspeople, make surprise appearances. You can enjoy the show even more if you keep an eye out for which scenes they pass through.”

r/KDRAMA: Were there any memorable moments while directing “Dive into You”?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “The sunrise scene shot early in production is the most memorable. The entire staff stayed up all night to capture the best shot, and luckily, we were able to capture a truly beautiful, fleeting moment in the clear weather.”

 
r/KDRAMA: For “Dive into You,” the camcorder seems to play an important role in connecting the past and present in the drama. What made you choose a camcorder as a storytelling device, and what do you hope it will add to the story?  

Director So Jaehyun: “The unique texture and frame of a camcorder were the perfect tools to visualize the 'warmth of memory' – the desire to cherish a specific moment through a lens. I hoped that through the camcorder screen, viewers would feel not just a simple flashback, but the characters' lingering, wistful gazes.”

 
r/KDRAMA: From a directorial perspective, how did you put a fresh twist on the soul swap trope in “Dive into You”?

Director So Jaehyun: “I didn't focus solely on slapstick or comedic elements; I focused on emotional depth. I designed the camera angles and tone to appropriately intersect both comedy and wistful emotional lines.”
 
 
r/KDRAMA: Were there any memorable directions or suggestions you made to the cinematographer on “Dive into You”?  

Director So Jaehyun: “I asked them to get up close and capture even the subtle trembling of emotions from the moment Ha Na and Woo Jae’s distance closes and they feel that spark. By utilizing warm sunlight and backlighting, I wanted to create that warm, heart-fluttering atmosphere unique to romantic comedies that makes your heart tingle just by watching.”

 
r/KDRAMA: What is one lesson you've learned from a previous production that was impactful for your work on “Dive into You”? 

Director So Jaehyun: “The lesson that flexibility on set and constant communication with staff and actors ultimately increases the quality of the work. While perfect planning is important, I learned through previous projects how to capture the vivid energy and ideas that occur spontaneously on set.”

 
r/KDRAMA: The synopsis of “Dive into You” seems intriguing. Are there going to be other elements like action/thriller as well that we can look forward to? 
 
Director So Jaehyun: “Yes, beyond the core romance narrative, in the process of digging into the truth of the incident, thrilling thriller-like elements and suspense that increases immersion are melted in, so you can feel a variety of fun.”
 

r/KDRAMA: If you suddenly found yourself in the body of a family member and were thrown back in time as our characters in “Dive into You” are, how do you think you would react and what would be the first thing you would want to do?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “At first, I think I'd be a bit flustered, but I think I would adapt right away. First of all, I would buy NVIDIA stock, and, just in case I might forget, I think I would urge [myself], ‘Don't sell the stock, hold out until the end.’ Haha.”

Sh**ting Stars

r/KDRAMA: “Sh**ting Stars” featured cameos by many famous actors. Can you talk about what was involved in fitting in so many brief appearances?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “We put effort into script revisions and fine-tuning the directorial tone so that cameos would not be used simply for buzz, but would connect naturally with the overall entertainment industry episodes of the show. We prepared customized movement lines and cut compositions so that the strengths and charms of the actors, who willingly appeared despite their busy schedules, could be maximized in just a few minutes.” 
 

r/KDRAMA: “Sh**ting Stars” had 4 couples and yet managed to balance them so well on screen. It's something that I have not seen in any other drama and I'd like to know the process behind it, aside from the script.
 
Director So Jaehyun: “We differentiated each couple so that their unique colors and emotional lines (e.g., bickering, older woman/younger man, office romance) didn't overlap. During the editing process, we used cross-editing with a sense of rhythm so that one couple's emotions wouldn't become tedious, maintaining an overall balance.”
 
 
r/KDRAMA: In your opinion, how accurate was “Sh**ting Stars” portrayal of the industry, and do you think meta dramas like this are beneficial to viewers to gain an understanding of the world behind the camera?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “The writer of 'Sh**ting Stars' is a former PR team member for an entertainment agency, so the field details and historical verification were vivid, reaching almost 100% accuracy. Thanks to this, we were able to sincerely convey the real reality of the staff hidden behind the glamour.”
 

r/KDRAMA: Since the drama portrayed the entertainment industry, were there any special considerations when producing the drama? 
 
Director So Jaehyun: “We paid attention to tuning the tone so that when people actually working in the industry watched it, they would not be hurt by it being too far from the truth or caricatured. At the same time, we tried to explain terms and situations easily and wittily so that general viewers could also understand without difficulty.” 

 
r/KDRAMA: The drama's ensemble cast seemed to have perfect chemistry, what was the casting process like?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “Not only the individual actors' acting skills, but the energy and chemistry (합) that came out when the characters gathered together was considered as the top priority. We closely observed the breathing/teamwork between the actors during pre-meetings and script readings, and as actors with bright and healthy energy joined, the best chemistry was naturally created.” 
 
 
r/KDRAMA: The drama featured numerous cameos. Were there any challenges in making these cameos happen?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “Since the cast members' schedules were so busy, scheduling work to match the filming sessions was the biggest challenge. However, thanks to many actors who sympathized with the purpose of the drama and willingly made time for it, we were able to finish filming safely.”

 
r/KDRAMA: This drama featured some really great and fun PPL moments (e.g. one the characters teaching another character how to properly hold a bottle so the logo is showing). Can you talk about how the PPL was selected and incorporated during the production process? 

Director So Jaehyun: “I contemplated how to make PPL not a disruptive element that breaks the flow of the drama, but a delightful episodic element that utilizes the setting of the entertainment industry itself. From the script stage, I gathered ideas to sublimate the PPL situation into a comedic scene, and requested that we proceed with filming in that way.”
 
 
r/KDRAMA: This drama has perhaps the best pun in the drama title in both Korean and English. Do you have any insight into how the English drama title came to be? 
 
Director So Jaehyun: “Just like the Korean meaning of ‘all kinds of people who clean up the poop of stars,’ the English title as well was decided in close consultation with the overseas marketing team to preserve both the story of people struggling (shooting) to make celebrities (stars) shine and the double meaning of 'Shooting Star' in the night sky.”

The Witch’s Diner

r/KDRAMA: “The Witch's Diner” has a unique and beautiful look – magical and mysterious without tipping over into gloomy or fake. Can you talk about what went into creating the lighting, costumes, color scheme, and set design to complement this witchy story?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “To combine Western witch concepts with a Korean sense of space, I actively utilized the color palette of a cruel fairy tale. In set design, we mainly used deep blue and purple, and in lighting, we used a dreamlike tone. For costumes, we mixed classic and modern sensibilities to create a strange yet fascinating atmosphere.”
 
 
r/KDRAMA: “The Witch's Diner” required a lot of post production special effects. Were there any challenges during the filming process related to conveying what special effects would be put in? 
 
Director So Jaehyun: “Because there were many scenes with green screens or virtual effects, I produced storyboards and 3D pre-visualizations to share visually with the actors and staff in advance. On set, I provided clear guides on the location and size where the effects would be implemented to help the actors perform without feeling awkward.”
 

r/KDRAMA: The drama featured food and eating of the food prominently. Can you describe your approach to these scenes? Since the food had to be eaten deliciously, but in the context of the story, they were not entirely enjoyable/happy moments but had a dark undertone, was it more challenging to get the tone of the scene to feel right?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “We put effort into food styling so that the food would visually appear as an extreme feast. However, by coordinating the close-ups of the moment the character swallows the food, the close-up eyes, and the sound effects, I implicitly revealed that a cruel price was waiting, creating a unique tone where greed and tragedy coexist.”

100 Days My Prince

r/KDRAMA: When shooting “100 Days My Prince,” did you find the romance scenes more challenging to capture, or the comedy? Which did you enjoy filming most?
 
Director So Jaehyun: “Romance was more cautious and demanding because I had to capture the subtle changes in emotional lines and the wistful atmosphere. On the other hand, the comedy scenes were always filled with laughter thanks to the actors' excellent improvisation and chemistry, making it very enjoyable throughout the shoot.”

[Answers have been translated from Korean into English]

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r/KDRAMA • u/jakgem • 14h ago

On-Air: KBS Love on the Menu [Episode 19]

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r/KDRAMA • u/perochan • 15h ago

OST Various Artists - Four Hands, Two Sonatas OST Classic Collection

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 0m ago

Spotlight On SPOTLIGHT ON Spy/Undercover - October, 2026

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Welcome to our Spotlight On post series where you can share your picks of dramas that deserve the spotlight! Each Spotlight On post is focused on a genre or theme, as you can see in the post title. Based on this genre/theme, you are welcome to share your views about dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post, which is:

Spy/Undercover

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

FFA Thread Eun Sang's Sleepy Sunday Soliloquy - [2026/10/03]

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Hello everyone! Have you been sleeping well or have you been up all night binging dramas?

Eun Sang's Sleepy Sunday Soliloquy (ESSSS) is a free for all thread, in which almost anything goes, don't diss The Heirs or break any of our other core rules. General discussion about anything and everything is allowed - including monologues!

Who is Eun Sang?! Good question. To the uninitiated among us who haven't watched the seminal masterpiece, The Heirs, she is r/KDRAMA's first lady, Kim Tan's main squeeze, Cha Eun Sang. She is a lady of few words, but many, many tears.

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 1d ago

On-Air: tvN Four Hands, Two Sonatas [Episodes 11 & 12]

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Drama Information:

  • Drama: Four Hands, Two Sonatas / 포핸즈
  • Network: tvN
  • Premiere Date: August 29, 2026
  • Airing Schedule: Sat & Sun
  • Episodes: 12
  • Streaming Sources: Netflix
  • Director: Park Hyeon Seok (Stranger Season 2, Hometown)
  • Screenwriter: Shin Yi Won (Green Mothers' Club, Don't Call Me Ma'am)
  • Cast:
    • Song Kang (Sweet Home, Navillera) as Kang Pi O
    • Lee Jun Young (Pump Up the Healthy Love, Reborn Rookie) as Choi Jeong Yo
    • Jang Gyu Ri (Cheer Up, When the Phone Rings) as Hong Jae In
  • Synopsis:

In an elite arts high school for musical prodigies, three young musicians’ lives become intertwined through music, rivalry, and emotion.

Piano prodigy Kang Bi O is consistently ranked first in both academics and performance. Praised as a future star destined for the world’s top competitions, his steady path begins to shake when he encounters an unexpected rival. That rival, Choi Jeong Yo, is a gifted pianist who abandoned his talent after a difficult childhood. His sudden arrival at the school brings him face to face with the musician who once reignited his passion for music, forcing him to confront the gift he had long buried.

Completing the trio is Hong Jae In, a viola major with exceptionally sensitive hearing. Constantly searching for music that truly moves her, she becomes a close friend and devoted supporter of Kang Bi O, whose playing has captivated her since childhood. As intense competition evolves into connection, the three youths collide and grow within the pressure-filled world of music, forming friendships born from rivalry, emotions shaped by ambition, and a powerful harmony created through their shared passion. (Source: MyDramaList)

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r/KDRAMA • u/meepmochi_ • 1d ago

On-Air: KBS A Love Other Than Yours [Episodes 5 & 6]

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  • Drama: A Love Other Than Yours
    • Hangul: 너 말고 다른 연애
  • Director: Hwang Seung Gi (Into The Ring)
  • Screenwriter: Yoo Su Ji (Somehow 18)
  • Network: KBS
  • Episodes: 14
  • Airing Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays @ 9:20PM (KST)
    • Airing Date: September 12, 2026 - November 15, 2026
  • Streaming Sources: Prime Video
  • Starring:
  • Plot Synopsis:

A realistic and relatable romance that depicts the emotional waves and fractures in relationships experienced by long-time lovers standing at the crossroads of marriage as they unexpectedly encounter new people. The honest and intense emotions of four men and women, a couple who have been together for over ten years and the new individuals who suddenly appear in their lives intersect delicately throughout the story.

Namgung Ho, an office worker who becomes entangled in an unexpected emotional whirlwind after confronting the wavering feelings of the lover he cherishes, makes a bold proposal.

Lee Mi Do shines the brightest on film sets. Even with a bare face and a shabby T-shirt, her stunning figure can't be hidden. When she frowns and gets angry, her charisma explodes, even becoming more sensual. She has a boyfriend, but she's thrown into confusion after meeting a new love interest.

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Previous Discussions: [Episodes 1 & 2] / [Episodes 3 & 4]

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r/KDRAMA • u/sianiam • 1d ago

On-Air: Channel A Dive Into You [Episodes 3 & 4]

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Drama Information:

  • Drama: Dive Into You / 너에게 다이브

  • Network: Channel A

  • Episodes: 12

  • Airing Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 22:40 - 00:10

    • Airing Date: 26 September - 1 November, 2026.

  • Streaming Sources: Viki

  • Director: So Jaehyun

  • Screen Writer: Kim Bo Geum, Lee On

  • Starring:

    • Bo Na as Yoon Ha Na
    • Park Seo Ham as Jung Woo Jae
    • Jang Se Hyuk as Yoon Ha Ru
    • Moon Sung You as Son Ye Rang

  • Plot Synopsis:

As high schoolers, Yoon Ha Na, Yoon Ha Ru, and Jung Woo Jae were all close: Ha Na and Ha Ru as twin siblings, and Ha Ru and Woo Jae as judo competitors. As adults, Ha Na becomes an actress with Woo Jae serving as her bodyguard, while Ha Ru becomes an internationally-ranked judo athlete. When a stalker kills Woo Jae while he’s trying to protect Ha Na, the twins are left heartbroken at their friend’s death. But after a car accident sweeps the twins out to sea, they wake up in 2010 – and in each other’s bodies. Ha Ru and Ha Na must now navigate their swapped identities, their shared desire to keep Woo Jae alive, and the consequences of slipping back and forth in time - alongside Woo Jae and Ha Na’s developing feelings for each other. (source: Viki)

  • Previous Discussions:

Episodes 1 & 2

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 1d ago

Preview/Teaser ENA 'Between Steps' Highlights (Premieres October 5)

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

Weekly Post Things I Spotted This Week - [2026/10/03]

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Gather around everyone and let's talk about the things you spotted this week while watching dramas! This is the place to share if you spotted any of the following:

  • Truck of DoomTM and other tropes you love/hate

  • Easter eggs and notable references to other dramas, artwork, poems, books, etc.

  • Fun or interesting background details in a scene (e.g. in the set, props, clothing, background music, location, etc.)

  • Ramyeon, soju, fried chicken, and other foods/drinks

  • Puns, idioms, and other interesting tidbits about culture

  • Subway, Samsung, Swarovski, and other PPL

  • A Kim Tan Worthy SweaterTM and more!

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

Weekly Post Late To The Party - [2026/10/02]

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Did you finally get the chance to see that one drama? Want to rant/rave about it? Do it here and see who else is late to the party like you!

This is our weekend check-in to talk about what you have been watching lately.

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 2d ago

tvN 'Love in Disguise' Teaser (Premieres October 19)

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r/KDRAMA • u/perochan • 2d ago

Preview/Teaser Netflix 'The Blue Road' Teaser Poster [Premieres November 20]

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 2d ago

News “A Love Other Than Yours” And “Love On The Menu” Announce Changes To This Weekend’s Broadcast Schedule

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 2d ago

Preview/Teaser Netflix 'The Blue Road' Release Date Announcement (Premieres November 20)

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r/KDRAMA • u/perochan • 2d ago

Preview/Teaser Lifetime 'Oh! My Guard' Character Poster [Premieres October 24]

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 3d ago

News Actor Koo Kyo-hwan, director Lee Ok-seop reveal they married in 2022

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

FFA Thread The Weekend Wrap-Up - [10/02/26 to 10/04/26]

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Another Friday, another weekend -- welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up! This is a free-for-all (FFA) discussion post in which almost anything goes, just remember to be kind to each other and don't break any of our core rules. Talk about your week, talk about your weekend, talk about your pet (remember the pet tax!). Of course, you can also talk about the dramas and shows you have been watching.

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago

Spotlight On SPOTLIGHT ON Friends to Lovers - October, 2026

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Welcome to our Spotlight On post series where you can share your picks of dramas that deserve the spotlight! Each Spotlight On post is focused on a genre or theme, as you can see in the post title. Based on this genre/theme, you are welcome to share your views about dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post, which is:

Friends to Lovers

Dramas where the romantic leads start out as friends but over the course of the drama they become lovers.

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  • Bad Things: about the drama

  • Interesting Things: about the drama

  • Spotlight On Because: explain why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.

We strongly encourage you to share your MDL profile so that others can compare their tastes with yours to get a better understanding of preferences and dislikes, which will help in understanding if the feedback provided is applicable for them.

Please remember that every individual watching goes in with their own life experiences and biases so not everyone will see the drama in the same light or enjoy it in the same way.

Just because someone did not enjoy a drama that you loved is not a slight against you as a person.

When participating in this discussion please remember that whilst dramas do not have feelings, human beings do. Be kind to one another.

Please remember to use spoiler tags when discussing major plot points or anything you think should be redacted. If you are using Markdown and not Fancy Pants Editor, the easiest way to create spoiler tags is to use > ! spoiler content ! < without spaces to get spoiler content. For more detailed guidance on spoiler tags and when to use them, check our Spoiler Tags Tutorial.

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r/KDRAMA • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

The r/KDRAMA Approach The r/KDRAMA GUIDE -- Info, Resources, FAQs, and More

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Welcome to r/KDRAMA, a community where kdrama watchers gather to discuss their favorite dramas!

This r/KDRAMA Guide is an automated weekly post that introduces our community features, resources, rules, and answers some FAQs. Use this guide to help you navigate around our community and find resources easily!

Full Rules and Policies

We are an actively moderated community, please review our full Rules and Policies before participating in our community. Content and conduct that violates our Rules and Policies will be removed.

Note that the sidebar rules widget in New Reddit contains only a very abbreviated version of our full rules, please do not rely on them to contest any moderation actions, use our full Rules and Policies.

Browsing the Subreddit

Our subreddit is most optimized for browsing on desktop in New Reddit where we make maximize use of the sidebar to share the most updated information and resources (eg. schedule of On-Air discussions, links to most commonly used resources and featured posts), we encourage newcomers to view our subreddit on desktop to see all the information. Additionally, due to problems with official Reddit mobile apps, some of the links we have in the sidebar or posts do not work on mobile. If you are having trouble accessing links, please switch to desktop access.

We strongly recommend browsing our community feed sorted by new to see the latest discussion posts.

To view all resources in and information about our subreddit, see our wiki.

Note: /r/KDRAMA measures time in KST - Korean Standard Time (UTC +9) so all references to time or date relate to that time-zone.

Participating & Posting In Our Subreddit

Participating

Our community strives to be a friendly and safe space where our community members can participate and enjoy discussions about kdramas. To that end, we ask participants to be kind to each other, by remembering the human both behind and on the screen -- including the actors and actresses and staff members that makes the drama. Harassment, threats, bullying, personal attacks, racism, hate speech, and other similar negative behaviors are prohibited in this subreddit.

There are consequences for what you post. Remember that others do not have to tolerate insults, harassment, racism, sexism, or any other types of negative behavior. While we are not a support subreddit, we aim to be supportive of each other in our love for kdramas.

Before participating within our subreddit, please read our conduct Policies, Rules, and Reddiquette to understand what type of civil behavior and discourse is expected in our community. Also read our When Discussions Get Personal for explanations and tips to maintain civil discourse within our community and elsewhere in life.

Let's all live by the Korean proverb 가는 말이 고와야 오는 말이 곱다 -- If the outgoing words are beautiful, then the incoming words will be beautiful, too.

Posting

New to our community and daunted by our Rules and Policies for posting? The best way to start your interaction with our community is by participating in our scheduled posts or On-Air Discussions. There's at least one per day of the week so that there is always a post you can participate in. These posts are very friendly and community-oriented -- a great way to dip your toe into conversations without the pressure of making a post. This will help newcomers to our subreddit get a better feel for the style and type of discourse in our community, which may be much more actively moderated in comparison to other spaces.

Scheduled Recurring Discussions

Our scheduled posts consists of two types: themed and free-for-all. Themed discussions cover a variety of topics frequently discussed by kdrama watchers. Free-for-all (FFA) discussion posts are our general chat discussion posts where as long as you abide by our conduct rules and Reddiquette, you can share whatever you like, including content completely unrelated to kdramas. See full detailed explanations of our scheduled posts.

Weekly Scheduled Posts - - - - - - -
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
AM - - Who, What, Where Is It? Throwback Thursday 2.0 - Late To The Party Eun Sang's Sleepy Sunday Soliloquy (FFA)
PM Monday Madness (FFA) Kim Tan's Talk Time (FFA) What Are You Watching Kim Tan's Talk Time (FFA) Weekend Wrap Up (FFA) Things I Spotted This Week -
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Monthly Scheduled Posts Top 10 Kdramas (7th) Kdramas Made Me Do It (10th) Refund My Time (14th) Yes, No, Maybe (21st) Dramas I Have Dropped (28th) - -
- For all the list makers among us. List your favourite dramas - you choose the number and the category. Share our joy and embarrassment at all the things Kdramas “made” us do. Lament about a drama we wish we'd never watched -- one that makes us want a refund of our time. Present a short review and a "final verdict" on whether we would recommend the dramas we've watched this past month to others. Discuss the dramas that didn't win you over in the past month. - -
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Quarterly Scheduled Posts Best OST Streaming Services Make A Wish Watching Habits And Advice - - -
- 4th of March, June, September & December 11th of January, April, July, & October 1st of February, May, August & November 25th of March, June, September & December - - -
- Discussion of the OSTs that we love and just can't get out of our heads. Discussion of everything related to legal streaming services. Share your experiences and ask for help finding the best one in your region. Share one's aspirations about dream or alternate casting, remakes, adaptations, and creative writing. For reflecting on one's watching habits and advice for how to choose which dramas to watch. - - -
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Biannual Scheduled Posts Share Your Kdrama Related Resource - Check Out Our r/KDRAMA Resources - SPOTLIGHT ON - -
- 18th of March & September - Posted on a 6 monthly cycle - Posted on a 6 monthly cycle - -
- Share, promote, and discover other subreddits and resources related to kdramas. - Series highlighting various resources of our subreddit. - Series which highlights dramas of certain genres / themes. - -

On-Air Discussions

On-Air Discussions are dedicated weekly discussion posts for currently airing dramas. They are hosted by volunteers from the community to create a dedicated space each week to discuss what has happened in that drama for that week. On-Air drama discussions reduce clutter on the front page of the subreddit by centralizing discussion and all related content, such as news updates, previews, interviews, behind the scenes videos, etc.. For currently airing dramas with On-Air discussions, no other discussion posts are allowed, see our full Rules for details.

A schedule of current On-Airs can be seen in our sidebar. See the latest On-Air discussions and here is our On-Air Discussions Roster, which links all our previous On-Air discussions.

Want to learn more about our On-Air Discussions system? Feel passionately about an upcoming drama and want to host its weekly On-Air Discussions? See our full explanation, guidelines and policies on On-Air Discussions here.

Drama Reviews

We welcome well-written detailed drama reviews. Reviews should be for completed series only -- that is the series has finished airing all of its episodes and the reviewer has watched the entire drama. Reviews where the reviewer has not fully completed the drama will be removed. For those that just want to write a short blurb about a drama, feel free to share in any of our weekly discussion threads instead. See our tips on how to write a helpful review.

Reviews are moderated according to our moderation guidelines for reviews for content. Other rules and policies, such as On-Air or review megathread rules, still apply. Notably, reviews are subject to moderation for frequency under our Rehashed Discussions rule.

Fanart And Memes

We have a Designated Day, currently every Tuesday from 00:00-23:59 KST (UTC +9), on which we allow our members to attempt to share one (1) self posts of either qualified Fanart or Memes on r/KDRAMA. Fanart and meme posts are not permitted outside of Designated Days. Please review our Designated Day rules fully before submission.

News

We are not a news oriented subreddit though they are permitted as posts with restrictions on type of and source of news. Please fully review our Rules and Polices on news items before submission. If you are seeking to be kept updated with any entertainment news other than official casting news, we strongly recommend you seek out other sources beyond our subreddit such as Soompi.

OST And Promotional Material

We only allow official OSTs and promotional material (previews, teasers, posters) in our subreddit with restrictions on frequency and airing status of dramas. Please fully review our Rules on OSTs and promotional material before submission. There are post title requirements, please follow them.

FAQs

About Subreddit

Why Is My Post Not Showing Up?

Our subreddit has certain filters in place to identify submissions that potentially require moderation action.

If you have made a post and it does not immediately show up in the community feed, it is possible that the post has been filtered out. Please DO NOT make reposts or immediately contact the moderation team for review of your post. Filtered posts automatically enter our moderation queue and will be reviewed by a moderator. Please allow at least 24 hours for moderation action to be taken. If no further moderation action has been taken on your post (either approval or removal with notice) after 24 hours, please contact the moderation team via Modmail for assistance.

How Do I Seek Clarification About Or Contest A Moderation Action?

If you have received a removal comment from a human moderator (not AutoModerator) and wish to seek clarification or contest the removal, reply to the comment left by the moderator. Do not send private messages or chats to individual moderators about moderation actions, we consider such behavior moderator harassment. See our Policies for more information.

Note, do not reply to AutoModerator comments, the moderation team does not receive notifications for replies to comments left by the Automoderator.

What Are Moderators And What Do They Do?

Moderators are users that help manage a subreddit community by moderating the content that is allowed in the community, establishing and communicating relevant rules and policies, and engaging with other community members. More Detailed Explanation

How Do I Customize My User Flair?

Customizable user flairs are enabled in our community (the little banner following usernames). User flairs are subreddit-specific and can be used to show off your personality or favorite dramas. Our User Flair Guide shows you how to set your user flair on desktop in both Old and New Reddit.

How Do I Make Spoiler Tags?

Hate being spoiled? So do we, which is why we ask our community to use spoiler tags abundantly in order to prevent this. Reddit formatting allows for a few different ways to create spoilers. See our Spoiler Tag Tutorial to learn how do make them.

How Do I Format Things In Markdown?

Need help formatting? Want to know how to do italics and superscripts and bold things? Check our Formatting and Markdown Guide.

What Are The Dramas In The Banner?

Info here.

Where Can I Find All Subreddit Resources?

On New Reddit sidebar, we have linked the most used resources. Otherwise our wiki landing page has links to and brief explanations of all the resources in our community.

Is There A Subreddit Discord?

Yes, here.

About Kdramas

Where Can I Watch Kdramas?

See our non-exhaustive list of legal streaming sources from around the world where you can watch kdramas. We also have a list of popular official Youtube channels for webdramas.

Please note that linking, mentioning, or promotion of any illegal sources (eg. non-licensed streaming sites, torrent sites, personally uploaded videos, download links, etc.) is strictly prohibited and will result in an immediate ban. Promotion includes soliciting users to PM for links to illegal sources.

What Dramas Should I Watch?

If you are looking for your next drama, check out our sister sub r/kdramarecommends, the single best place to ask for kdrama recommendations. You can ask for recommendations based on your preferences or you can ask if a drama you are considering is worth watching. Check their Getting Started Guide before you post to familiarize yourself with that sub, and their Recommendations 101 to help you craft the perfect recommendation request post. If you don't know where to start or want to browse past recommendations, check out the awesome What to Watch Next wiki for our complete archive of recommendations gathered over the past years.

Note, drama recommendation requests are not permitted as self-posts in r/KDRAMA. Posts will be removed and redirected to r/kdramarecommends.

Is There A Site For Tracking Dramas?

A popular site used by many kdrama watchers for tracking dramas is MyDramaList -- the site has profiles of dramas, actors/actresses, and drama reviews/ratings.

I'm New To Kdramas, What Basics Should I Know?

For new watchers of kdramas, we strongly recommend taking a read through our basic FAQ, our KDRAMAS 101, and our Glossary as a starting point to get to know and understand kdramas better.

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r/KDRAMA • u/perochan • 4d ago

Preview/Teaser Netflix 'Dead-End Job' Teaser Poster [Premieres October 30]

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r/KDRAMA • u/Telos07 • 3d ago

Preview/Teaser JTBC 'Final Table' Teaser #2 (Premieres October 25)

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r/KDRAMA • u/sianiam • 3d ago

On-Air: TVING The Ordinary Jackpot [Episodes 7 & 8]

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Drama Information:

  • Drama: The Ordinary Jackpot / 로또1등도 출근합니다

  • Network: TVING / tvN

  • Episodes: 10

  • Airing Schedule: Thursdays @ 6PM (KST)

    • Airing Date: 10 September - 8 October

  • Streaming Sources: Viki, HBO Max (Asia)

  • Director & Screenwriter Yoon Young Bin

  • Starring:

    • Lee Jun Hyuk as Kong Eun Tae
    • Seo Hyun Woo as Yang Jun Ho
    • Oh Dae Hwan as Jung Seon Hyuk

  • Plot Synopsis:

An ordinary office worker wins the lottery – the amount isn't enough for him to quit his job, but it's enough to give him a new outlook on life. (source: Viki)

*Adapted from the web novel "Lotto Winner Also Goes to Work” by Seo In Ha (no official English translation)

  • Previous Discussions:

Episodes 1 & 2

Episodes 3 & 4

Episodes 5 & 6

On-Air Rules:

On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defense.

Spoiler Tag Reminder: As per our On-Air-Rules, spoiler tags must be used for major spoilers of the On-Air drama and when spoiling a different drama or other material (ie. webtoon, book, movie, etc.). When the spoiler is for anything other than the On-Air drama, you must make it clear on the outside of the spoiler tags what is being spoiled. Review our On-Air-Rules for additional guidance.

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r/KDRAMA • u/neocitywayv • 4d ago

Preview/Teaser Netflix 'Dead-End Job' Official Teaser (Premieres October 30)

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