[Theme of the Month] Challenge! Revisit an old drama
by javabeans
It’s August, which means it’s time to set aside our Changing Tastes theme and introduce our new one for the month! (Side note of panic: How is it August already? How, who, where, whaaa? Time stops for no one.)
The prompt for August is a little different than the past two months, in that we’re making it a “challenge” on top of a write-up. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
Revisit a drama you’ve already seen, which you haven’t seen in a while, and let us know: Is it any different this time around? Does it hold up, or was it really best left in its own time? Do you still love it as much as you used to? What’s changed, and what hasn’t changed at all?
Tip: You needn’t watch every single episode of the drama in order to participate — we’re not slave-drivers! By all means watch the whole thing if you like, but it’s not a requirement.
I bet some of you are rubbing your hands together and cackling in glee over this one. You got this!
To submit:
- Email your submissions to [email protected]. If you have a registered Dramabeans account, include your handle so we can link to it.
- Include at least 1 image, though more is preferred.
- Suggested length: Between 500 and 1,000 words.
- Deadline: We will post these on a rolling basis, so we’re taking submissions now. We will cut off accepting submissions on August 25. If you miss this month, join us for a new theme in September!
(Tip: Please name your documents and attachments something other than “Theme of the month” or “Dramabeans,” please! Submissions can be hard to track if they’re all named the same thing.)
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1 whoopeeyoo
August 1, 2017 at 8:09 PM
I have TONS of dramas I want to rewatch so maybe it's finally time to do so! Hopefully I can submit~
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whoopeeyoo
August 2, 2017 at 11:32 PM
Also, you know what this means? I'm gonna have a Jae Hee marathon. And probably a So Ji-sub one to clean my tear ducts.
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2 kale
August 1, 2017 at 8:10 PM
sometimes as i am describing a drama to my friends to convince them to watch it, it makes me realize how much i loved the drama and how good it was, and i always end up thinking to myself, what the heck. i'm going to re-watch this while i'm at it too. i've re-watched some episodes of school 2013, reply 1988, king 2 heart, kill me heal me, etc and they still never fail to make me cry.
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kayedrama
August 2, 2017 at 8:10 AM
Goblin and YFAS are the only kdramas I re-watched and man, I still on queue everytime
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kayedrama
August 2, 2017 at 4:23 PM
*Cry. I still cry on queue everytime. God. My sentence didn't make sense lol
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3 Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
August 1, 2017 at 8:11 PM
I kind of want to re-watch Healer.
In honor of Ji Chang Wook's enlistment in two weeks, and because I really miss it
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rowanharper
August 1, 2017 at 8:48 PM
It's the only drama I've rewatched. It holds up ;)
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Alessar
August 4, 2017 at 7:20 AM
I've watched Healer SO many times it's insane. I actually have rewatched eps while it was airing because I was having trouble following the past storyline so my watch pattern was like this:
1-4 initial binge; 5-6; 1-6
7-8; 5-8;
9-10, 11-12, 13-14;
3-5, 15, 16
Mind you this was WHILE it was airing. Then there were two more linear rewatches later.
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
August 2, 2017 at 2:27 AM
Hehehe I thought about doing this but I've already watched it 3 times so I dunno if that counts or if I should just go rewatch MLFTS ... :P
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Martin J Simwaba
August 2, 2017 at 8:30 AM
I watched it back to back (ep 1 to 21) 10 times and still wanted to watch it all over again and again.
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chingu
August 2, 2017 at 11:50 AM
Haha! Oh, what the heck? Why not? For the love of Ji Chang-wook! And ooh yes, MLFTS is definitely on my Re-watch list!
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
August 3, 2017 at 12:19 AM
You madam, haven't even finished it ONCE. I watched part ofa Healer ep today but wasn't in the mood to jump right in. I'm still in a cute and funny binge mood...
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celine
August 4, 2017 at 11:45 PM
I am thinking of re-watching Healer because unlike most beanies, I did not find it anything special. I enjoyed the show enough, but generally it was just ok for me. JCW was okay for me in it. I watched SP and hoped that it will be the drama that will make me a JCW fan and it did! I realized that I like JCW best in rom-com compared to action.
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sweetgoguma
August 7, 2017 at 12:45 PM
I rewatched it for the 3rd time last week and I have to say it was still as amazing as the first time I've watched it! It's probably one of the few dramas I could rewatch multiple times without getting bored ^^
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Sweetsammy
August 16, 2017 at 1:09 AM
Me too... I started watching Empress Ki, although its my first time watching the drama.... I am loving the adorable man child ji chang wook plays atleast in the first 10 episodes....and the female lead is badass!!!
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4 seba1
August 1, 2017 at 8:11 PM
I like this one ! so many dramas to choose from.
but I`m guessing some of them might actually not be as good as I remember, some of them are made for their time only.
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dramalava
August 3, 2017 at 9:13 PM
I agree! What's up fox has always been the noona drama of my life but I recently tried to rewatch it out couldn't get past the first few ep. I really did love it when I watched it the first time. It really was, as you say, for that time
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5 Junie Bug
August 1, 2017 at 8:12 PM
I've been wanting to rewatch so many dramas, but because of all the recent ones I haven't been able to T.T If I get the time to do so, maybe I'll be able to submit something. If not, I'll gladly and enjoy reading all the submissions! To whoever's writing: Fighting~~
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6 Anabella
August 1, 2017 at 8:14 PM
What Drama is that picture from?
Does anyone knows? ?
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Crispy Jackfruit
August 1, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Wang's Family. I think it's the 'daughter-in-law audition' scene.
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Anabella
August 2, 2017 at 9:12 PM
Thanks!
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7 isa: I'm not a serial killer I'm just really passionate about things
August 1, 2017 at 8:16 PM
I'm just saying...over on the fanwall I just asked if anyone wanted to do a buddywatch of Boys Over Flowers. @kayedrama and I are getting started this weekend.
How timely :)
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librarianerin
August 1, 2017 at 8:57 PM
You jumped immediately to mind when I read this lol
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kabsy
August 2, 2017 at 1:29 AM
I am in with it. I want to join. I have been thinking about trying to rewatch it.
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kayedrama
August 2, 2017 at 6:34 AM
Hahaha! Does it count if watched the Japanese and Taiwenese version and first time the Korean one? Ugh. Why did I not watch Junpyo back then whywhywhy. So pumped for this!
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Rachel
August 2, 2017 at 10:22 AM
because the Japanese one was better? I first watched the Korean one a few months ago and was disappointed. but it is still a classic kdrama
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kayedrama
August 2, 2017 at 1:15 PM
The Japanese was daebak :) Many ppl did say I might be disappointed with BOF that is why even if its on my to-watch list (forever) I haven't even watched a single clip nor read a recap! hahaha! And I call myself a kdrama addict. Its such a classic I can't miss. So there. Will start this weekend.
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Chanelboy loves Jang Ki Young Argh
August 2, 2017 at 8:26 PM
oh ! I just rewatched ep1 Hana Yori Dango S1 and it was awesome!
Can Jdorama be included?
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Beanfan
August 3, 2017 at 5:53 PM
I doubt they will allow J dramas. That said, Hana Yori Dango is the tops! I heard there's going to be another Japanese remake, but it'll be hard to beat, I think.
Shek
August 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM
Ohhh BOF wasn't my first drama, but it was the one that got me addicted to kdramas. I may join you on that rewatch.
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chingu
August 2, 2017 at 1:01 PM
Aw, I love the idea of buddy-watch! I'm actually doing something similar w/ @sicarius! We made a pact (ha, a time ago, too) to watch/finish up Moonlight Drawn By Clouds (which I've officially dubbed as "Project Moonlight") by the drama's one-year anniversary on October 18th. Haha, I've been dutifully watching the show and loving it, so can't wait to discuss w/ mah buddy and anyone else interested.
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
August 3, 2017 at 12:20 AM
WOOOT YAS Project Moonlight is a gooo
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dramalava
August 2, 2017 at 2:32 PM
All the best! I tried to rewatch BOF but I couldn't do it ? Unfortunately this one did not age well for me. I hope y'all have a great time though!
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allphryne
August 2, 2017 at 9:56 PM
Let us know how you liked it, Isa.
I watched Hana Yori Dango first and consequently disliked JanDi a bit first time around. But after 2 years I didn't judge her so harshly and I enjoyed the show more.
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Rachel
August 3, 2017 at 2:06 AM
I watched Hana Yori Dango ages ago and loved it. And then I watched the korean one the first time a few months ago and really disliked JanDi. That was probably the sole reason I didnt like the korean version because everything else was fine.
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8 blo
August 1, 2017 at 8:23 PM
Heartless City has been on my list for a re-watch and actually, I started yesterday due to a screencap I saw on the beanie wall. Oh boy....I had forgotten Soo's favorite word. ? It brought me joy hearing it again.
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Beanfan
August 3, 2017 at 6:01 PM
Gosh, I'm on my first-watch of Heartless City, episode 11 to be specific, and I already know it is going to end up on one favorite list or another of mine.. Jung Kyung-ho might just be one of the hottest men ever. He just commands such attention, I can't look away whenever he's on screen.
This reminds me so much of the Cantonese movie, "Infernal Affairs," featuring Tony Leung and Andy Lau. It's, like, getting an extended version of the movie, only...I love this drama just as much for entirely its own merits. I love almost all the side characters, including the villains. The only character I might have a slight issue with is the main female lead, played by Nam Gyu-ri. But this is just soooooooo good.
Main point is: I would LOVE to read your re-watch thoughts of Heartless City, if that's what you decide to write about!!! *Fighting!*
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9 gadis
August 1, 2017 at 8:24 PM
Oohh... It's a great excuse to rewatch my fave old dramas. Hmm... Which one should I choose?? ?
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10 Ek Ladhki Thi
August 1, 2017 at 8:32 PM
This seems like a great idea especially since the drama scene is unbelievably dull lately.
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11 ObsessedMuch
August 1, 2017 at 9:03 PM
This might just help me get over my drama slump! Might. Not sure!
Will definitely pick up an old drama :)
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12 mary
August 1, 2017 at 9:10 PM
When I'm pressed for time but want to revisit a drama, I usually just marathon the recaps. LOL
I even reply to years old comment threads. Sad. XD
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earthna
August 1, 2017 at 9:29 PM
That's what I do now for Dragons. I've finally realized that it's not efficient to actually rewatch the whole thing. I just settle for re-reading recaps now.
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whoopeeyoo
August 1, 2017 at 10:05 PM
I do this all the time. Haha!
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Chandler
August 1, 2017 at 10:59 PM
Haha, my favorite thing about the new db is that I can see on the Beanies page when people comment on old posts. Lol, some times I'll just go and upvote comments from way back too...
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Beanfan
August 3, 2017 at 6:04 PM
"Sad" that I do the same as you and mary...?
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cotton
August 3, 2017 at 6:59 PM
Oh yay, you mean this is ok to do?! I have been restraining myself from doing this because I thought it'd too odd. ??
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bbstl 🧹
August 1, 2017 at 11:10 PM
I hope this challenge means that Beanies will read or reread the stupendous recaps of My Lovely Kim Sam Soon, written by samsooki!
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Shek
August 3, 2017 at 1:01 PM
I love those recaps! I read them from time to time just for fun.
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korfan
August 2, 2017 at 11:39 AM
Nono! It's not sad to reply to old comment threads.
It just means the drama conversation continues!
The Beanies are cool like that. ☺
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13 Ineedaname
August 1, 2017 at 9:10 PM
Well, off to watch Delightful Girl Choon yuang again!
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chingu
August 2, 2017 at 1:55 PM
I never got into that drama, but I know it's a classic and one of Hong Sisters' best works. My lil' sis actually loved it. Will have to give it another shot one of these days.
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Ineedaname
August 5, 2017 at 12:01 AM
Yes! You must! Just try to put yourself in those times, and it might be a little better! Then let us know what you think!
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14 earthna
August 1, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Oh, yay! It was like it's made for me! All I did this year was to rewatch dramas. I've rewatched more dramas than I actually started! Now which drama to pick...
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15 zette
August 1, 2017 at 9:37 PM
I recently rewatched Meteor Garden (It's the Taiwanese version of Hana Yori Dango and the first Asian drama to drive the entire Philippines crazy! >.<) and had a ton of realizations. However, it's not K-drama but I don't think that's going to stop me from writing about it. Haha
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bbstl 🧹
August 1, 2017 at 11:21 PM
Please do write! I'd love to talk about Pineapple Hair and all the wacky wardrobe choices (that I read came from resale shops)?
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cotton
August 3, 2017 at 6:23 PM
Oh my! Thanks for the unexpected throwback feels! Meteor Garden! Pineapple hair!!! ?
I was also a fan of Meteor Garden. (I was a piano nerd back then, and I remember saving this beautiful Ni Yao Di Ai piano midi, and convert it into notated form using Cakewalk! Haha, so many ancient terms!)
I'm not so sure how MG holds up for me now, sixteen years later. (Per Wikipedia, MG aired in 2001. Was that really 16 years ago?!?) As a teenager, I was so so giddy amazed by Dao Ming Si's love for Shancai. ? But by Boys Over Flowers time seven years later, I already couldn't stand Jun Pyo. ? As I get older, apparently, I have less and less patience for bad boys. ?
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wakimary
August 2, 2017 at 5:05 AM
i'd love to read that and share my thoughts. loved Meteor Garden even with all the weird styling.
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Ashablue
August 2, 2017 at 8:45 AM
OMG YESSS!!! Taiwanese dramas from back in the day are the best. I thing I've rewatched Autumns Concerto about 3-4 times now, still so good. And Devil Beside You and It Started with a kiss all so good rewatches.
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Shek
August 2, 2017 at 12:06 PM
Gah Autumn's Concerto. Man I love that drama. I was obsessed with it when it was airing.
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wakimary
August 2, 2017 at 10:31 PM
Autumn's Concerto, the only T-drama saved in my hard drive. Loved it even after 6th or was it 8th time rewatching.
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delurked
August 3, 2017 at 8:45 PM
It Started With A Kiss! I go back and watch the second season whenever I'm having a bad year. ? Can't get enough of the leads' chemistry
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mano
August 2, 2017 at 10:52 AM
I also recently rewatched meteor garden, and I still enjoyed it like 15 years ago when it was first time aired in our local tv station.
I tried to watch the kdrama version but I didnt enjoy it all, just watched the first epi.
Sanchai <3 Tao ming se forever!
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Beanfan
August 3, 2017 at 6:10 PM
Ahh... Meteor Garden and all those older Taiwanese dramas! I haven't gotten into the newer Taiwanese dramas; they don't seem to make them like they used to.
I would definitely read this, but not sure if Dramabeans would encourage discussions of dramas from other countries. It would be too wide a playing field.
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16 elvira
August 1, 2017 at 9:39 PM
'Sassy Girl Chun Hyang' worth re-re-re-rewatching
Sassy-ness of a female lead in a 2005 drama is a gem.
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Chandler
August 1, 2017 at 11:09 PM
I was rewatching it before some recently ended/ending dramas caught my attention, but now I want to get started again. I've seen the first few eps too many times to count, but JB's reunited lovers catnip post reminded me that I haven't rewatched it until the end nearly enough.
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Ineedaname
August 5, 2017 at 12:03 AM
Oh! Just watched the whole thing again. Yes, (I sat through the whole thing..)
And the feels all came back. Man, I still have a special place for it in my heart. ?
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17 makoto
August 1, 2017 at 9:51 PM
What about the picture? Do we include pictures or just send the article and dramabeans provide them? Thanks in advance.
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whoopeeyoo
August 1, 2017 at 10:06 PM
It says you have to provide at least one image alongside your submission.
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18 wakimary
August 1, 2017 at 10:07 PM
Been rewatching some dramas while live watching others has been a part of my drama routine since 2015,but what,how and when can I write for this?
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wakimary
August 1, 2017 at 10:11 PM
@chingu remember the numerous Beanie discussions in one if not all of your Moorim Madness posts? How timely this month's theme.
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chingu
August 2, 2017 at 2:04 PM
Ahaha, haaaaayyy~ yes! MOORIM MADNESS! Mwuhaha! That brought back some memories, didn't it? Or at least it brought out a lot of Beanie love (for Hyun-woo oppa, haha). Even though it was an old drama, it was actually my first time watching it, though, and as you know, I loved it. Haha. But boy was I confused at first at the initial mixed reviews, only to be followed by So. Much. Love.
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19 annerl
August 1, 2017 at 10:37 PM
Theme or not, been trying to find where I can watch Fashion 70's for ages (watched it 12 years ago around the time it aired, and been wanting to watch it again)—any thoughts where? :) Cheers! :)
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kayedrama
August 2, 2017 at 6:40 AM
Omg I'm so happy you mentioned Fashion 70s! I loved that drama though I watched it on local TV waaaay back and has no idea where that can be found now.
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bbstl 🧹
August 2, 2017 at 9:12 AM
No, Fashion 70s can't be found? It was so great, and oh that music! I do remember that the subs were terrible. I bought the DVD set and still felt like I was doing English-to-English translations in my head ?
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faith
August 3, 2017 at 6:40 AM
if you dont mind watching it illegally, dramanice/dramacool or drama(.)net has fashion 70's in their archive.
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annerl
August 4, 2017 at 3:57 PM
Ooooh wouldn't mind that, besides most of the legit sites exclude our region so for the most part it's either DVDS or illegal for me.? Bit of a bummer really. Will try to check it out. ☺
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20 Violeta
August 1, 2017 at 10:41 PM
Does it have to be a Korean drama? Because I've got tons of old Japanese dramas that I've watched, but not many Korean dramas, because it hasn't been that long since I've started watching them.
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merisoo
August 2, 2017 at 10:01 AM
As I can't speak for JB or GF I don't know if they'd make an exception for this. But being that this is a site that caters primarily to Korean dramas and Korean entertainment I think it would have to be a k-drama.
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21 Fatcat007 (Kitty 💜)
August 1, 2017 at 10:50 PM
*Looks at the challenge, looks down at the list of unfinished latest drama list....* hmm I could multitask....
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etrenelle
August 2, 2017 at 12:44 AM
This is me.
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22 Ana Marie
August 1, 2017 at 11:32 PM
I just finished rewatching Coffee Prince and Goong: the Princess Hour and I couldn't help rewatching many scenes many times over. The OTPs remain to be my favorite. ohhhh the chemistry and the kisses.
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mano
August 2, 2017 at 10:56 AM
Yoon eun hye marathon. I miss her so much in drama.
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cotton
August 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM
I was just thinking a few weeks ago that if I were to re-watch an old kdrama, I'd go for Goong or Coffee Prince. ??
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dramalava
August 3, 2017 at 9:19 PM
I rewatched coffee prince a few months ago and my obsession with Gong Yoo reached a new level!! That show is amazing! there's a reason why it's a classic!
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flyingsnow
August 7, 2017 at 5:23 AM
I can't re-watch Goong. I'd feel sad for Yul all over again. :( He's #2 of my top 2nd leads I feel so sorry about... #1 is Jung woo of My Girl
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23 redfox
August 1, 2017 at 11:39 PM
what is an old drama? at least 10 years? Dal Ja´s Spring it is, then! I am trying the opposite - if the things that annoyed me like the second male lead being as stiff as concrete will still annoy me or I have grown to endure it better.
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etrenelle
August 2, 2017 at 12:45 AM
I was just thinking a drama that you personally haven't watched in a long time... I haven't watched "old old" dramas tbh.... I think. Maybe I am wrong... Huh....
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dramalava
August 3, 2017 at 9:21 PM
I'm watching it for the first time! I'm enjoying it but it isn't crack for me. It's become the drama I pick up when I have a bit of a lull
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24 Kudo Ran
August 2, 2017 at 12:33 AM
Me at each "theme of the month" new release : it could be so funny and insightful to write about it, then I check my on going drama+k-show, then "plan to watch" list, so I didn't write for last themes. I don't know if I would be able to motivate myself and most important make place in my schedule to write about this August theme...
One thing for sure: I'm going to enjoy the posts like the other month themes :)
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25 etrenelle
August 2, 2017 at 12:42 AM
Omg I can get behind this but I have no idea what to watch!
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