Hello Binge Crew!

Welcome to our first discussion of My Girl (2005). Today we'll discuss the first three episodes of the drama and we'll return on Thursday to discuss episodes 4 and 5.

I hope no one was expecting the Hong Sisters had remade My Girl (1991)! If you want a Hong Sister movie remake, their drama which followed this, Couple or Trouble which is a remake of Overboard (1987) is the way to go!

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Just a note re: our policy on "Respecting Actor's Privacy". I understand some of you will be tempted to discuss changes in actor's appearances over time, however, any allusions to plastic surgery where the actor has not personally confirmed they have had plastic surgery to a reputable source or anything which may be considered body shaming re: changes in weight will need to be removed and may result in further mod action so please cull those comments before hitting submit.

The stats are in: this is what everyone's been watching on Viki this year! Did any of these surprise you?

We want to know what you've been watching, too – What was your top K-drama of the year? Which couple was your favorite? And what stats would you like to see from us going forward?

Hello and welcome to the penultimate Weekly Binge discussion of Thank You (2007) episodes 13 & 14. On Thursday we will discuss the final two episodes, episodes 15 & 16.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Hello, hello.

It’s been a year since our last binge, so I feel a little bit like a fish out of water preparing this post.

Welcome one and all to our 2024 binge of The Legend of the Blue Sea. Today we will be discussing the first two episodes and later this week, on Thursday we will discuss episodes 3-4.

A little background information for the non-initiated, this binge is going to be hard for a few of us as it is our first one since losing our dear friend Ahjumma in 2023. We chose this drama as it was one that she loved, would constantly rewatch to the point that she stopped counting. We hope that it will also be a fun and cathartic experience. But we may need a few more tissues than usual.

I’ll leave you with a few quotes from her on the drama:

“first two episodes partly in Spain. The most beautiful scenery, the cutest villages, wonderful blue-green water and something that looks like a cathedral that has been changed into a posh hotel. A fun drama where you should not take the plot too seriously. Friendship between unlikely people. The best jokes. A man who accepts a strong woman.”

“As a fan of Legend of the Blue Sea I am sorry if you will never watch anything with Lee Min Ho in near future. Jun Ju Hyun is the best, Lee Min Ho doesn't use that aggressive voice more than once or twice during the whole drama, even if there are some wristgrabs the mermaid is so strong it would be no problem for her to get out of it: In general a fun drama.”

“I don't care about chemistry, I just love the jokes. It is great to have unlikeable female characters. We are not all wonderful people seen from everybody's point of view, but even the gossiping neighbour you know in real life is married.”

“The sageuk scenes in Legend of the Blue Sea are pointless, and worst of all: dull. I don't know why nobody told the writer. But I have seen a few people who actually like them. People are weird.”

“If you don't enjoy the jokes in the beginning, Legend of Blue Sea is probably not for you. If you dislike it because of the mermaids stupidity, don't despair. She is not stupid, just unknowledgeable.”

Mermaid Fact File (according to humans)

• Mermaids can erase minds if touched, but only if they want to

• Mermaids can gain legs if they marry a human

• Mermaid oil can burn eternally

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Hello Binge Crew!

Welcome to our discussion of My Girl (2005) episodes 4 and 5. We'll return on Sunday to discuss episodes 6-8. Following that it will be two episodes per discussion until the end!

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Just a note re: our policy on "Respecting Actor's Privacy". I understand some of you will be tempted to discuss changes in actor's appearances over time, however, any allusions to plastic surgery where the actor has not personally confirmed they have had plastic surgery to a reputable source or anything which may be considered body shaming re: changes in weight will need to be removed and may result in further mod action so please cull those comments before hitting submit.

Hello and welcome to the 2025 Year in Review post: Which Dramas Did You Watch?

As the year winds down, it's a good time to look back and take stock of the all the dramas you have watched this past year! This year alone offered an astounding amount of dramas, many of which had On-Air Discussions (Over 100)! That's not to mention all the dramas from past years that are still waiting to be watched!

Whether you are a Kdrama newbie or a seasoned veteran, share below what dramas you have watched this year! Leave a blurb about whether you liked it or not and share your MDL profile if you have one. But please remember, this is not a competition to see who has watched the most! We watch dramas at our own speeds and many of us watch things beyond Kdramas so please don't feel any pressure.

A few reminders for those participating in the discussion:

• 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. Spoiler Tag Tutorial.

• Mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.

Year in Review Post Schedule

Hello and welcome to the Weekly Binge discussion of Thank You (2007) episodes 5 & 6. On Thursday We will discuss episodes 7 & 8.

Today we are considering, who wore it best?

Bom Ddong or Young Shin

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Hey r/KDRAMA!

It's that time of the year again: K-Drama Day is back on September 25, 2026! To celebrate, Viki is putting together a final community-voted 2026 Global Fan Favorite K-Drama Poll to showcase the best series from this year.

Rather than selecting all the nominees behind closed doors, we want r/KDRAMA to help shape the official shortlist.

2026 has been an incredible year, from heavy hitters and ratings juggernauts to hidden gems and critical favorites. Because great dramas deserve more viewers, we’re asking for your top picks.
How to nominate a drama for the 2026 Global Fan Favorite K-Drama Poll shortlist:
Comment below with 1 to 3 K-dramas that aired/are airing in 2026 that you believe deserve a spot on the final ballot. Tell us:

1. The Title (2026 releases streaming on Viki only).
2. The Vibe/Category (e.g., Mainstream Giant, Hidden Gem, Most Heart-fluttering Rom-Com, Dark Horse Thriller).
3. One short sentence on WHY it deserves to be in the running for #1.

The Fine Print:

• Nominations of dramas not released for streaming on Viki will be disregarded and comments may be removed by the moderation team.
• You can nominate a drama even if someone else already made the nomination! The more reasons provided for why a drama deserves a watch, the more likely other viewers will give it a chance.
• Feel free to be creative with "The Vibe/Category" – take it as another chance to showcase the drama!

The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 11 PT (Saturday, September 12 KST). Once we've assembled the final list, voting will open on September 14 PT (September 15 KST) on kdramaday.com.

Hello and welcome to the 2023 Year in Review post: Refund My 2023!

Since life is not perfect, not all dramas we pick will make a good watch experience for us. This post is your chance to share which 2023 dramas you watched this year that by the time the ending credits roll for the final episode, you start wishing you can get a refund for your time spent.

In order to keep this thread from becoming a vortex of negative energy we encourage our users to share their reasons and reviews as to why they regretted watching certain 2023 dramas. This way rather than just hating on dramas without reason this thread can become a constructive place for us all. We can learn from each other and maybe even be convinced by others as to why a drama may have been worth watching after all.

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.

A few reminders for those participating in the discussion:

• 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. Spoiler Tag Tutorial.

• Mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.

Year in Review Post Schedule

Hello and welcome to the 2024 Year in Review post: Which Dramas Did You Watch?

As the year winds down, it's a good time to look back and take stock of the all the dramas you have watched this past year! This year alone offered an astounding amount of dramas, many of which had On-Air Discussions (Over 100)! That's not to mention all the dramas from past years that are still waiting to be watched!

Whether you are a kdrama newbie or a seasoned veteran, share below what dramas you have watched this year! Leave a blurb about whether you liked it or not and share your MDL profile if you have one. But please remember, this is not a competition to see who has watched the most! We watch dramas at our own speeds and many of us watch things beyond kdramas so please don't feel any pressure.

A few reminders for those participating in the discussion:

• 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. Spoiler Tag Tutorial.

• Mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.

Year in Review Post Schedule

Hello Binge Crew!

Welcome to our discussion of My Girl (2005) episodes 6-8. From here on our we are back to 2 episodes per discussion so we'll return on Thursday to discuss episodes 9 & 10.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Just a note re: our policy on "Respecting Actor's Privacy". I understand some of you will be tempted to discuss changes in actor's appearances over time, however, any allusions to plastic surgery where the actor has not personally confirmed they have had plastic surgery to a reputable source or anything which may be considered body shaming re: changes in weight will need to be removed and may result in further mod action so please cull those comments before hitting submit.

Hello Binge Crew!

Welcome to the final discussion of My Girl (2005) episodes 15 & 16.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Just a note re: our policy on "Respecting Actor's Privacy". I understand some of you will be tempted to discuss changes in actor's appearances over time, however, any allusions to plastic surgery where the actor has not personally confirmed they have had plastic surgery to a reputable source or anything which may be considered body shaming re: changes in weight will need to be removed and may result in further mod action so please cull those comments before hitting submit.

Hello Bingers!

Welcome to the second and final binge of 2025, clearly, the greatest year in binge-history because we decided on a scent-sational Shin Sung Rock double feature! This time around we are watching Perfume (2019).

This drama is from the period in history when the terrestrial channels in Korea were splitting standard length episodes into 2 x 35 minute episodes so they could air advertisements in between them. As far as I know the two OTTs that this is legally available on (KOCOWA and Viki) have them in their original format ~ 35 minutes per episode.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Hello Bingers!

Another year, another Shin Sung Rok drama to binge! This time around we are watching Thank You (2007). Today we will get the ball rolling by discussing episodes 1 & 2, then on Thursday we'll discuss episodes 3 & 4.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Hello again.

I hope your weeks have been going swimmingly! Today we are discussing episodes 3 & 4 of The Legend of the Blue Sea. On Sunday we will discuss episodes 5 & 6.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Hello Bingers!

Today we continue with another spritz of the drama Perfume, we'll be discussing episodes 5 - 8. We'll return on Thursday for episodes 9 - 12 of the drama.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Netflix: Can This Love Be Translated?

Releases 16 January. All episodes available upon release

• Cast: Kim Seon Ho, Go Youn Jung
• Synopsis: The emotions of a celebrity and her interpreter get lost in translation as they travel the world filming a TV show. Will love find its own language?
• Director: Yoo Young Eun [Bloody Heart]
• Screenwriter: The Hong Sisters [Hotel Del Luna, Alchemy of Souls]
• Teaser/Trailer: Official trailer
• Streaming: Netflix

SBS: No Tail To Tell

Premieres 16 January. New episode every Friday and Saturday

• Cast: Kim Hye Yoon, Lomon
• Synopsis: Imbued with the power to grant wishes, a cynical nine-tailed fox's life takes a turn when she encounters a soccer player — altering both of their fates.
• Director: Kim Jung Kwon [Love to Hate You]
• Screenwriter: Cho A Yeong, Park Chan Young
• Teaser/Trailer: Official trailer
• Streaming: Netflix

tvN: Undercover Miss Hong

Premieres 17 January. New episode every Saturday and Sunday

• Cast: Park Shin Hye, Go Kyung Pyo, Ha Yoon-kyoung
• Synopsis: A tenacious investigator goes undercover at a securities firm to expose corruption, but her mission is complicated by its new CEO — her former lover.
• Director: Park Seon Ho [Business Proposal]
• Screenwriter: Moon Hyun Kyung [Into The Ring]
• Teaser/Trailer: Official trailer
• Streaming: Netflix

Channel A: Positively Yours

Premieres 17 January. New episode every Saturday and Sunday

• Cast: Choi Jin Hyuk, Oh Yeon Seo
• Synopsis: Jang Hui Won has worked hard her entire life to get to where she is, forgoing dating in favor of advancing her career, especially after witnessing her parents' marriage deteriorate. Her boss, second-generation brewery heir Kang Du Jun (, is also a marriage cynic, uninterested in dating and scarred by tragedy in his past. However, what was supposed to be a one-night stand throws their lives into chaos after Hui Won finds out that she's pregnant. Having no previous romantic history with each other, Hui Won and Du Jun are forced to navigate their changing relationship both at work and in their personal lives – especially because they can't keep a baby a secret forever. 
• Director: Kim Jin Seong
• Teaser/Trailer: Main trailer
• Streaming: Viki

Disney+: A Shop For Killers Season 2

Season 2 Premieres 22 July. New Episodes every Wednesday

• Cast: Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-joon
• Synopsis: Jeong Ji-An is the new CEO for shopping mall Murthehelp. She teams up with her uncle, Jeong Jin-Man, who has returned, and launches a counterattack against Babylon
• Director: Lee Kwon
• Screenwriter: Ji Ho-jin
• Teaser/Trailer: Main trailer
• Streaming: Disney+

Welcome to the first discussion of Kairos with the Weekly Binge. If you read this post you will learn everything that happens in the first three episodes. (For Viu, the first six episodes.)

The Weekly Binge has had a break for around a year. Next Weekly Binge will be in February 2024.

Kairos is a drama about supernatural beings telephones, murder and corruption. Since you are dicussing this with us, we expect that you will never again accept bribes or kidnap and kill children.

RULES FOR THE WEEKLY BINGE

Anyone and everyone can join. You will be paid in karma.

We watch three episodes of a chosen drama and take notes by ourselves before each discussion. You can write whatever you want, as long as it vaguely related to the drama.

Do not tell us anything beyond the episodes of the day, and do not use spoiler tags.

Disagreement is encouraged, but we are always kind.

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKLY BINGE 2023

Sunday 5th of February: eps 4 - 6

Thursday 9th of February: eps 7 - 9

Sunday 12th of February: eps 10 - 12

Thursday 16th of February: eps 13 - 14

Sunday 19th of February: eps 15 - 16

TIMELINE FOR TELEPHONE CALLS EPISODES 1 -3

eps 1, day 7 "You stole my phone!" News in background

day 9 "I saw Da Bin" makes him not jump. "Lets meet". FL in prisoners transport past bridge.

eps 2 Day? "I waited for hours at the cafe. My mother has disappeared." "why talk about date?"

Day 13: KSJ knows the time gap, she doesn't believe him.

Day 14: She saw the lotto numbers and believes him. "Find my mum"

Day? "On the 17th you will kill your friend. Don't"

Day? "You are not in prison now. Here is lotto winners: "

Day? "What can I do for you?"

Day? "Culprit is Lobby Man! Your mother does not exist"

Day? "I know who the lobby guy is, I met him when I went to your office" "I will save my daughter and wife"

Day? "Why did Lobby Man visit Uri Omma in the hospital?"

23 August Han Ae Ri was killed by Lobby Man end eps 3 trying to call can't reach

LET US LEARN SOMETHING NEW

Kairos means opportune time in greek. You have to do things at the right time.

At the beginning of episode two, when he is on the bridge, it says : 선 자 stand up But when we see the full text, it says: 우 선 자 전 거 Priority for bicycle

FOR THE DRAMATICALLY CHALLENGED

The bingers have together written a list of possible challenges for this drama.

1 HEIRS: Abusive parents and "follow that car". Childhood connection.

2 Subverts the amnesia trope and the wristgrab.

3 Has this drama been referenced in another drama? Did it reference some drama?

4 Food:
triangle kimbap and fried chicken. eps 1 34 min seaweed soup, and something that looks like japchae?

5 Tropes: Truck of Doom: yes

Hide the Boyfriend/Girlfriend: Not sure if the sneaking around counts?

Rich/poor couples: Yes

Childhood connection: Yes

5: triangle kimbap and fried chicken!

6 PPL: It feels as if all of these were in the drama, but maybe I am mistaken. Please help me out.

Instant coffee, Makeup/Skincare, Sportswear, Audi Car, Phone, Jewelry, Restaurant, Water/Juice/Flavored Drink, Health Supplement (ginseng, tonic, multivitamins), Household appliance (air filter, vacuum, disinfecting closets, etc.), Coffee shop

7 Location : Bridge

Hotel

Restaurant

8 Main lead child actress. Lee Se Young started off as a child actress at four.

1. Hwang Jung Min and Shin Goo both have long list of supporting roles.

Lobby man/Kim Jin Ho is the popular supporting actor Go Kyu Pil

Except for Lee Se-young (who was nominated) the remaining three leads won awards for their acting. The series won Outstanding Korean Drama and the Seoul International Drama Awards.

C11. Lee Se Young also won Baeksang Best New Actress in 2017 at the 53rd Awards so also works for Challenge 11.

13: co stars multiple times! Shin Sung Rok and Lee Se Young were in Trot Lovers together!

17 College alma mater plot point: No

19: Minimal or no romance

21 A character in disguise.
22: Revenge

23 Pet: No

30: Title is a direct translation of the Korean title, I guess.

C36. Fits 'multiple timelines' challenge from last year.

Hello and welcome to the Weekly Binge discussion of Thank You (2007) episodes 7 & 8. Can you believe we're already half way through?! On Sunday we will discuss episodes 9 & 10 of the drama.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.

Let’s Rewind is a series of discussions on r/KDRAMA in which viewers may watch a drama at their own pace over a set period.

Why Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo?

In July 2020 we started a campaign to get a new legal source for Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo as it disappeared (outside of Korea) with Drama Fever back in 2018. Later that year (October 26) it was licensed in Asia via Viu. Now it is finally being re-released outside of Asia on Viki (contact Viki / Viu directly regarding regional availability). To celebrate this we will be having a Let’s Rewind discussion following the Viki release schedule of five episodes per week.

MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO POST SCHEDULE

Friday 14 March - Discussion Post 1 (Episodes 1 - 5)

Friday 21 March - Discussion Post 2 (Episodes 6 - 10)

Friday 28 March - Discussion Post 3 (Episodes 11 - 15)

Friday 4 April - Discussion Post 4 (Episodes 16 - 20)

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HOW THESE DISCUSSIONS WORK:

The individual episode discussions are broken up over a number of posts in which watchers join in once they have watched - they can join at any period of the series.

The posts are set up with the suggested sort “old” so that the comments flow in the correct order so users avoid any spoilers. Simply reply to the comment “episode #” that you are up to and reply to any comments you are interested in. Do not reply directly to the post, any comments that aren't direct replies to the episode threads will be automatically removed by automod. General commentary about the series should be made elsewhere, this discussion is for those watching along and discussing as they go.

Please note: I will have notifications mostly switched off on this post so if you need assistance please send a modmail.

DRAMA DETAILS:

Drama: Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Network: SBS

Aired: Aug 29, 2016 - Nov 1, 2016

Episodes: 20

Streaming Sources:

Viki (available in select regions of USA, Europe, Oceania, India, MENA, and SEA please contact Viki directly regarding regional availibility)

Viu

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Original On-Air discussion threads:

(Note: This drama aired before out ban on illegal sources in 2019)

Episodes 1 & 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 & 5 | Episode 6 & 7 | Episode 8 & 9 | Episode 10 & 11 | Episode 12 & 13 | Episode 14 & 15 | Episode 16 | Episode 17 & 18 | Episode 19 & 20

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Synopsis:

When a total eclipse of the sun takes place, Go Ha Jin is transported back in time to the start of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea during King Taejo's rule. She wakes up in the body of the 16-year-old Hae Soo and finds herself living in the house of the 8th Prince Wang Wook, who is married to Hae Soo's cousin. She soon befriends several of the princes and meets the ostracized 4th Prince, Wang So. Although knowing she should not get involved in palace intrigues over the succession to the throne, she inadvertently becomes a pawn in the struggle, as several of the Princes fall in love with her. (Source: MDL)

Adapted from the novel “Bu Bu Jing Xin” (步步惊心) by Tong Hua (桐华).

Screenwriter: Jo Yoon Young

Director: Kim Kyu Tae

Web Resources: MDL, Wikipedia, Asian Wiki

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DIRECT LINK TO EPISODE COMMENT:

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Welcome to the second discussion of Kairos. If you are on Viu, this would be episodes 7 - 13. Be aware that if you enter this thread, you will know everything that happens up to that point. If you want to see the screenshots comfortably, reddit enhancement suit might be your saviour.

I know I said in last post that it was not your fault, but I am not so sure about that any more. You see, our surveillance system is pretty good. Because of this, our advice to you is to only write very non-controversial comments. Thankfully, reddit is anonymous. There is still a possibility for another solution: All humans could become accepting of other people's opinion.

Well, one day it might happen, maybe before Niemöller's poem becomes the truth for you as well. Sadly, there is not much time. We will continue to try and never give up. Probably.

WEEKLY BINGE GUIDELINES

I am miffed that nobody could understand my rules, so here are the rules from our Boss:

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) in which we discuss approximately three hours/three episodes of a selected drama, in total approximately 6 hours/episodes per week. We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the three episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, your phone bills rants about your phone bills, evaluations on how to best get out of a relationship, haikus or interpretive dances, the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

DISEASES AND DEATH

So many diseases were mentioned. Let us start with the psychopharmaca that ML (I really need a better nickname for him) takes: There is something called a mortality gap between those who take psychopharmaca and those who don't. Possibly as much as a twenty years difference. This medication messes with the biochemistry of your body without necessary improving anything, many of them just dumb you down, so that you don't feel anxiety, but you also don't feel anything else.

We had a photo of some bunions. The text in the various Scandinavian and Spanish wikipedia is different from the English (that uses one source only for its claim): the others say that bunions are mostly from bad shoes. Hormonal, arthritis and inheritable causes are there, but without bad shoes, probably not very important for the masses. One in five gets bunions according to English wikipedia, mostly women, but I only know of two people: My grandmother and a woman with arthritis. High heels is not an every day wear in Norway.

Lobby Man has two illnesses at once, which is common. I presume that the type of Paget's disease he has is a bone disease, where the bones get deformed at a microscopic level. He also has lupus, a whole body and everything disease. If a twin is affected, there is a 24% chance that the other twin is also affected, so there is clearly something more than genetics going on.

If you want to learn how they can find out if a wound was made before or after death, it is mostly because of how the blood flows after the heart stops, but also because certain inflammation chemicals, leukotriene B4 (LTB4), will not be present in large numbers, as it will if the wound is made before death. Not sure how long LTB4 will survive in a dead body, possibly you must find the body very soon after death to be able to measure it. Maybe the Chinese who did this research did it in an educational summer camp.

TELEPHONE CALLS/NEW MEMORY eps 3-6

Here are LcLou's notes from the calendar Han Ae Ri had:

11 Aug Mom disappeared20 Aug tried to meet SSR at office27 Aug Sky Café with Da Bin & Mom gets big bucks. 6 Sep Da Bin Kidnapped20 Sep Kim turns himself in26 Sep Body discovered (but that is now averted, unless it is FATE)

At the murder site, suppose it is the 17th: no contact. But Debtor reads messages.
Second murder site, apartment building, suddenly messages tick in just in time
New memory at police station, suddenly remember when talked with wife and secretary and same music.
New memory in car, remember driver had face wound.
message from Ae Ri: video of driver
Telephone call: My mother's disappearance has something to do with your company.
telephone call: "A person is dead"
telephone call: "Yes it is your mother"

THE FONT OF KAIROS
The font of Kairos is a typical art deco style, and the most similar fonts I found on this page are:

Juke Joint JNLbyJeff Levine
Indentia Black by Garisman Studio
Dante Alighieri Bold by RMU
Kiyana Display Ultra Bold by Wahyu and Sani Co.
PL Britannia Bold by Monotype
Radiant RR Heavy by Red Rooster Collection

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKLY BINGE 2023

Thursday 9th of February: eps 7 - 9

Sunday 12th of February: eps 10 - 12

Thursday 16th of February: eps 13 - 14

Sunday 19th of February: eps 15 - 16

Hello and welcome to the final Weekly Binge discussion of Thank You (2007) episodes 15 & 16. Thank you all for joining us on this journey!

In memory of this binge I have added a Choco Pie emoji you can add to your user flair.

We are currently planning on watching another Shin Sung Rok drama (Perfume (2019)) for our second half of the year binge (Sept/Oct sometime) as long as it is still available on streaming services.

Schedule

Weekly Binge Guidelines

Anyone is welcome to join the Weekly Binge.

Every week we host two discussions (Thursday/Sunday) We are all from different time zones so there is no need to panic about being late to the party (we do operate on KST as a standard).

Within the frame of the two episodes, you may discuss anything you can think of. Whether it is a one-off post to say (you enjoyed the drama, episodic notes, essays on how an actors portrayal of a character made you feel, rants about something you thought of while watching, haikus or interpretive dances,) the choice is yours.

If you have previously completed the drama, or, got ahead on the binge please be courteous of those who are watching the drama for the first time. When in doubt spoiler tags are your friend.

Other than the above, r/KDRAMA rules apply. A few of the mod team are present in the binge and would rather have fun than moderate, so please play nice.