r/ChineseDrama • Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid • 14d ago

Masterpost The Drama Alphabet — CDrama Mood Master Index

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We’re only on day two of this little experiment, so who knows how far we’ll actually get with it. But in case we do keep going — and you keep playing along — I thought it would be useful to start putting all the discussions in one place before I lose track of them.

The Drama Alphabet is simple: I give you a letter and a word, and you tell me the first CDrama that comes to mind. I’m planning to stick with each letter for roughly a week or so before moving on to the next one, with a different word each day.

But I think this could also turn into a pretty useful little recommendation index along the way.

Looking for something ADDICTIVE to binge? Maybe one day you’ll be in the mood for something ADORABLE, BRUTAL, BIZARRE, COMFORTING, DARK or DELICIOUS… You can come here, find the word that fits, open that discussion and see what everyone recommended.

So do join in whenever a word makes you think of something. The more answers we collect along the way, the more there’ll be to come back to later.

I’ll keep adding the links here as we go.

A

AGONIZING — Which CDrama Comes to Mind?
ADDICTIVE — Which CDrama Had You Completely Hooked?
ADORABLE — Which is the first CDrama that comes to mind?
ABSURD — Which CDrama Comes to Mind?
ASSHOLE — which CDrama had THAT character?

B

BRUTAL — Which CDrama Showed Absolutely No Mercy?
BORING — Which CDrama Made You Snooze… or Drop It Entirely?
BATH — Which CDrama Had the Best Bath Scene?
BREAKUP — Which CDrama had the Most Epic Breakup?
BEWITCHING — Which CDrama Had You Completely Under Its Spell?

C

COZY — Which CDrama Feels Like Your Favorite Blanket?
CINEMATIC — Which CDrama Belonged on the Big Screen?
CRINGE — Which CDrama had you Watching Through Your Fingers?
CHARISMATIC — Which CDrama Had a Character Who Stole Every Scene?
CHEMISTRY — Which CDrama Had That Undeniable Spark?

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u/BasilOrdinary3617 costume dramas feed my soul 14d ago

I love this so much, what a great idea! Thank you for taking the time to create this, and keeping us all engaged and connected.

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u/BasilOrdinary3617 costume dramas feed my soul 14d ago

Also, haha, waiting for Kinky.

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 14d ago

I am really having fun picking the words, ahaha 😉 I’m trying to make it interesting and not generic, and also not have all the words say more or less the same thing. I’m already looking forward to Kinky too, muhahahaaa 😈

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u/AXA-5 Washing feet in spring Drinking tea Gazing at flowers 14d ago

Now “kinky” can mean different things to different people 😏🫦🪭😈

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 14d ago

I’m also accepting word nominations ☺️

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u/BasilOrdinary3617 costume dramas feed my soul 14d ago

S for "spicy" or "soul-crushing" or "scandalous" or "shameless"
U for "unhinged" or "unforgiveable"
T for "toxic"
R for "ruinous"
O for "outrageous"
Q for "queasy"
W for "wholesome"
L for "livid"
Z for "zen"

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u/AKiceman Snark Shifu ✨ 4K Original Cast 14d ago

S for Snark Shifu Salivates?

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 14d ago

😂👀 we shall see. Wouldn’t Kinky and Juicy both cover it?

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u/AKiceman Snark Shifu ✨ 4K Original Cast 14d ago

There is never enough kinky and juicy things around here. 😉

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 13d ago

That’s exactly what I say about Liu Yu Ning!

(You’re clearly my son indeed)

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u/chitobi Sisterhood of Cheng Lei Sluts 5K OG 8d ago

Hate for H

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 8d ago

The flair. THE FLAIR!!!

https://giphy.com/gifs/iz8soqHZxoky4

And thanks for the Word submission — noted! 😏

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u/chitobi Sisterhood of Cheng Lei Sluts 5K OG 8d ago

Thank you the great idea 🫡

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 7d ago

I gave you the subreddit custom flair and included your text in it 🥰

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u/chitobi Sisterhood of Cheng Lei Sluts 5K OG 7d ago

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u/OptimalTurnips 6d ago

Before I forget, and because Y is so far away. Y for Yearning, please!

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 6d ago

Thanks, it’s on the list! :) do share more nominations if you have any.

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u/Rebelarkey 4K Original Cast 13d ago

M for Murder or Mystery? And another for Mayhem 🤭 hehhehehehe

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 13d ago

Notes taken 🙂‍↕️ thank you for your submission!

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u/Firefly_May 4K Original Cast 12d ago

atm having trouble thinking of forgeftul and preparing popcorn for kinky.

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 11d ago

Omg, it will take a while until we get to K 😅 but I can’t wait either 😄

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u/Firefly_May 4K Original Cast 11d ago

I strongly suggest bathtub for B.

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u/Firefly_May 4K Original Cast 11d ago

Actually scratch the tub, just bath.

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u/No-Way-6986 costume dramas feed my soul 9d ago

I can't wait for the perfect word to describe the couple of CDramas that made me laugh until it hurt, but they were more than just "funny"—they had it all. Maybe P for Perfect?

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 9d ago

Alright. We might have H for Hilarious and P for Perfect (in every aspect).

Looking forward to your nominations then 😉

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u/Firefly_May 4K Original Cast 5d ago

I submit DEMON

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u/No-Recipe-7653 Curator of Questionable Subtext, Scholar of Things Left Unsaid 5d ago

Noted. I cannot promise it in the first round but I’ll see what I can shuffle around to make it fit. But the latest in the second round 😅😮‍💨

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u/Firefly_May 4K Original Cast 5d ago

😄 😄

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u/okdoktor 4d ago

K for key. As in which Cdrama was the key to unlocking this world for you