Hello and welcome to Kim Tan's Talk Time (Thursday)!

This is a free-for-all discussion 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.

This post is mysteriously sponsored by California Almonds and Mango Six's Mango Coconut. Take a moment to appreciate our main man Tan before the week is over and get your talk time on.

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• Drama: Eccentric Romance
  • Korean Title: 기이한 로맨스
  • Also Known As: Bizarre Romance , PT Is Love , Giihan Romaenseu , Pitwi (PT) Neun Sarang , 기이한로맨스 , 피튀(PT)는 사랑
• Network: Viki
• Premiere Date: October 10, 2024 
• Airing Schedule: Thursday
• Episodes: 12 @ 15 min 
• Streaming Sources: Viki, GagaOOlala
• Starring: 
  • Yoon Jun Won (Best Mistake)
  • Save Saisawat (Why You….Y Me?)
  • Lee Geon Woo (Love is Like a Cat)
  • Go Byung Wan
• Plot Synopsis: Jay, an international student from Thailand, comes to Korea to see his friend Seong Hun. The two enrolled in the same college class called "Health and Happiness" and need to submit a physical body assessment for their final project. While Seong Hun already works out regularly, Jay isn't in the greatest shape and struggles in the gym. Enter Jin Uk, a personal trainer who takes a special interest in Jay, much to Seong Hun’s displeasure. However, there's something strange about Jin Uk. Despite his kindness toward Jay, suspicions begin to rise that Jin Uk may be involved in a murder and missing person incident. Is there a happy ending in store for Jay and Seong Hun, or will Jay's budding relationship with Jin Uk cost him an unspeakable price? (Source: Viki) 
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• Previous Discussions: 
  • [Episodes 1 & 2]
  • [Episodes 3 & 4]
  • [Episodes 5 & 6]
  • [Episodes 7 & 8]
  • [Episodes 9 & 10]

Ever watch a drama where by the time the ending credits roll for the final episode, you start wishing you can get a refund for your time spent?

If so, come to this thread to lament about that drama you wish you'd never watched!

This post is different from the Dramas I Have Dropped post in that these should be dramas you finished watching and then regretted watching as opposed to having dropped the drama midway. Colloquially referred to as hate watch. This thread is envisioned for both the completists in our community who cannot drop dramas and dramas that go off the rails at the last minute.

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 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.

You are not limited to Kdramas, feel free to discuss non-Kdramas or movies too. 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.

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Grab yourself a knee rug and a mug of hot chocolate, it's time to reminisce those old time dramas from days gone by of pre-2019. Maybe you were around when they aired for the first time and want to take a trip down memory lane by watching them on the box. Maybe it's your first time through.

This is our weekly discussion exclusively for those older Korean dramas on your currently watching list. We don't want to hear about the currently hyped dramas here, so please keep it to the older stuff on your watch list.

Reminder, we advocate the use of legal streaming sources wherever possible. Any comments mentioning illegal sources will be removed and links will lead to bans as per our rules. As it is very hard to find many of the really old dramas rather than asking users "where are you watching?", we suggest you instead ask "did you find a legal source?". See our policies on streaming sites and VPNs here.

Crazily enough not everyone has watched these classics yet so please remember your 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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This post is an attempt to address a common problem that surfaces in our community again and again -- when discussions get heated and things turn personal. By addressing types of comments that are often seen throughout the subreddit, we hope to help users maintain perspective on the comments they read so that they can conduct themselves in a civil manner. Original Post

Disclaimer: All examples are made up, they are not quotes. If any example resembles an actual comment you have read somewhere on this subreddit, the resemblance is completely coincidental. Again, all examples below are works of fiction and any resemblance to real comments/situations is coincidental.

##Facts vs. Opinions

Let's do a little exercise, read the following comment and then think about the questions that follow.

Kim Tan wore ugly sweaters in The Heirs.

After reading the above comment, think about the following:

• Is this comment a statement of fact or an opinion?

• Must everyone agree with this comment?

• If someone agrees with this comment, are they right? If someone disagrees with this comment, are they wrong?

And Now The Answers!

The comment is an opinion, a personal opinion to be precise. It is not entirely a statement of fact even if it does contain a fact and so one should not react to it as if it were a statement of fact.

Why is this distinction important? The distinction between fact and opinion is important because the distinction dictates whether disagreement is possible.

For the purposes of our subreddit, we can define fact and opinion as follows:

Fact: a statement that can be proven true or false.

Opinion: an expression of a person’s feelings that cannot be proven.

This means that statements of fact can be agreed upon because they can be proven true or false. A statement like:

Kim Tan wore sweaters in The Heirs

is a statement of fact and not up for disagreement since it can be proven true or false. Here are Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 as proof of fact.

But a statement like:

Kim Tan wore ugly sweaters in The Heirs

is no longer a completely factual statement but now includes a subjective opinion -- the sweaters are "ugly". Now this statement is open to disagreement because subjective taste in fashion varies from person to person. One can find the sweaters ugly or find them gorgeous or feel no need to evaluate their fashion worthiness at all.

Once the distinction between fact and opinion is made -- that's when one should consider what kind of response to make or if one wants to respond at all.

If there is a misrepresentation of facts (did Kim Tan wear sweaters in The Heirs?) -- then it makes sense to contest that misrepresentation and present the actual facts because there is an objective fact that can be agreed upon (Kim Tan wore sweaters in The Heirs).

But when the disagreement is about the opinion of others, including opinions based on or about facts, there is no right or wrong -- so please pause and think before responding in a manner that suggests or states outright that the opinion of another person is wrong.

##Criticism Of Fictional Characters vs. Personal Attacks

It is important to remember that all dramas are fictional stories. They may depict things that happen in real life but they are not real life. Similar to all works of fiction in any medium, there are exaggerations, understatements, fantasies, and conjectures.

At the same time, all the characters in dramas are fictional characters. They are not real people the way you and your fellow users in this subreddit are real people. As fictional characters, the drama characters do not qualify as users in this subreddit and so the drama characters are not protected against personal attacks under our conduct rules. Yes, even Kim Tan is not protected.

Actionable Personal Attack Comment

User_A comments to User_B: You are stupid.

In this situation, User_A is making a personal attack against User_B by calling User_B "stupid". If this comment is brought to the attention of the moderation team (via reporting), the moderation team will remove the comment as a personal attack because a fellow member of the community (User_B) is being attacked. User_A will be given notice that their comment and behavior was inappropriate.

Users who repeatedly engage in such behavior, where their behavior has been brought to the attention of the moderation team, will face escalating consequences. If a user's initial offending behavior is deemed atrocious enough by the moderation team, such as using a racial slur, the moderation team will immediately take the utmost amount of action they can -- which is permanently banning the account and reporting the account to Reddit Admins. But the key here is that the behavior has to be brought to the attention of the moderation team -- to help with this step, please report rule-breaking comments that you see. Report the post/comment under our subreddit rules using the appropriate report (Personal Conduct/Incivility).

Not Actionable Comment

User_A comments: Kim Tan is stupid.

In this situation, User_A is criticizing a fictional character -- or put another way, they are expressing their opinion on this fictional character. As Kim Tan is a fictional character and not a user of our subreddit, the moderation team will not take action on this comment. We are not here to protect the feelings and egos of fictional characters.

However, this does not mean use of hate speech, including any slurs based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, etc., will be tolerated in our subreddit. We do not tolerate any form of hate speech in our subreddit -- who is being addressed is irrelevant.

##Ad Hominem Attacks Based On Assumptions

Another category of offensive comments that can often be seen in our subreddit is the ad hominem attack. An ad hominem attack is when instead of addressing the merits of a claim made by a person or persons, the attacker instead addresses the circumstances or character of the person(s) making the claim. In our subreddit, the attacks made against the person(s) making the claim are often based on assumptions made by the attacker.

Example:

User_A comments: Anyone who thinks Kim Tan has bad fashion sense must be in love with Choi Young Do.

In the above example:

• User_A is the attacker

• "Anyone" is the person(s) making the claim

• "Kim Tan has bad fashion sense" is the claim

• "must be in love with Choi Young Do" is the circumstance the attacker is attributing to the person(s) making the claim, this circumstance is an assumption made by the attacker

Additionally, these are just some of the other assumptions the attacker (User_A) is assuming in their comment:

• People that opine on Kim Tan's fashion sense conceive of Kim Tan and Choi Young Do as possible targets of (romantic) love.

• People that opine on Kim Tan's fashion sense must love either Kim Tan or Choi Young Do.

• People that opine on Kim Tan's fashion sense cannot both think Kim Tan's fashion sense to be bad and love Kim Tan at the same time.

So what do you do when you encounter a comment like this?

• You can choose to engage with the attacker and point out their logical fallacies.

• You can choose to ignore the attacker.

• If the attacker's comment involves hate speech, you can can report the comment.

Example of hate speech that is reportable:

Anyone who emphasizes with Character_X must be a mistress themselves or have been a mistress in the past.

Example of comment that is not reportable:

Anyone who thinks Kim Tan has good fashion sense must love sweaters.

Unfortunately, there is no exhaustive list to distinguish between the comments that are reportable and those that are not. Our moderation team's stance is that if the post/comment you read makes you feel very uncomfortable, then report the comment/post or flag the moderation team's attention via Modmail. We will do our best to resolve the situation, whether that's communicating with the user about the content they posted or providing perspective that may explain away a potential misunderstanding.

Bottom line for our subreddit conduct is that if there is nothing nice to say, one can always say nothing.

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.

##Tips & Tricks To Keep The Reddit Experience Positive

###Opinions Are Opinions

Most of the time, opinion comments are not preceded by the disclaimer "in my (honest) opinion" even though the comment is just that, an opinion. One easy trick to keep reactions to comments in check is to remind one self that these comments are just personal opinions expressed by other users, no matter how the opinion is stated.

So when a user comments "Kim Tan has the worst fashion ever" -- this is still that user's personal opinion despite the user phrasing it as though it is a statement of fact.

And because the comment is an opinion, it's worth remembering that these are subjective so you don't have change your own subjective opinion on the issue just as that user does not have to change their own subjective opinion on the issue.

###Assume Other Users Have Their Own Lives

When engaging with other users, assume that the other users have their own life experiences and that these experiences differ from yours. That is, personal experiences are not universal. Things that may be obvious to you can be a completely foreign concept for another user.

Differing opinions are the result of different personal experiences.

###Zoom Out

Sometimes it is helpful to remember why we do something in the first place. Why do you watch kdramas in the first place? Why do you participate in this subreddit in the first place?

As an example, when I find myself angered by a post/comment, I remind myself of why I watch kdramas in the first place -- it's something I enjoy. I treat Reddit as an extension of that experience. Does this post/comment thread add or detract from my enjoyment?

By zooming out to see how my Reddit experience is affecting my enjoyment of kdramas, I can better evaluate how I want to engage on Reddit. Sometimes this simply means disengaging. Always remember that you have the option to just walk away from a conversation.

###Make Use of the Blocking Function

Finally, a gentle reminder that it is possible to block specific users so that you no longer see content by them. Some may worry that blocking other users will create their own echo chamber, which is a valid worry. Ultimately, use of this feature will have to depend on your own values and priorities. That said, it is important to remember both the size of this community and how it is very possible to express differing opinion without engaging in negative behavior.

Which is to say, even if you block those users that engage in negative behavior, such as making inflammatory or degrading comments, there will still be other users that can provide different perspectives without the negative behavior.

Note: This post is part of our recurring post series 'The r/KDRAMA Approach' which highlights different aspects of our subreddit moderation approach and policies. Comment replies to this post are not regularly monitored by the mod team. If you need attention from the mod team, please either start your comment with "Mods" or send a Modmail.

• Drama: Family by Choice
  • Revised Romanization: Jolibsik Gajok
  • Hangul: 조립식 가족
• Director: Kim Seung Ho (Joseon Attorney: A Morality)
• Writer: Hong Si Young
• Network: JTBC
• Episodes: 16
• Airing Schedule: Wednesdays @ 8:50PM (KST)
  • Airing Date: Oct 9, 2024 - Nov 27, 2024
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu
• Starring:
  • Hwang In Yeob as Kim San Ha
  • Jung Chae Yeon as Yun Ju Won
  • Bae Hyeon Seong as Kang Hae Jun
• Plot Synopsis: Despite not being biologically related, Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun share a close bond with each other. The trio spent their adolescence raised by Ju Won's father Jeong Jae and San Ha's father Dae Uk, who did their best to give them a happy childhood as they healed from past trauma. Upon reaching adulthood, however, San Ha and Hae Jun sought out their biological families, leaving Ju Won behind. Ten years later, the five members of their found family reunite, but things aren't the same as they used to be. Ju Won holds some resentment after feeling abandoned by San Ha and Hae Jun, while the two boys are struggling with new romantic feelings for Ju Won and their own familial issues. Can these chosen siblings work out their feelings with each other, and will romance form between them?
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• Previous Discussions
  • [Episodes 1 & 2]
  • [Episodes 3 & 4]
  • [Episodes 5 & 6]
  • [Episodes 7 & 8]
  • [Episodes 9 & 10]

A weekly thread to talk about all the things that we are watching! You are not limited to Korean things, feel free to talk about other dramas/shows you are watching.

Find all the latest What Are You Watching posts here.

Here are the latest On-Air Discussions.

Find a list of our related sub-reddits for more in-depth discussions of non K-drama content here.

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• Drama: Gangnam B-Side
  • Korean Title: 강남 비-사이드
  • Also Known as:   Bulk , Gangnam Bi-Saideu , Beolkeu , 벌크 , 강남비사이드
• Network: Disney+
• Premiere Date: November 6th, 2024
• Airing Schedule: Wednesdays
• Episodes: 8 (50min each)
• Screenwriter: Jo Won Gyu (Argon)
• Director: Park Noo Ri (Money)
• Cast: 
  • Jo Woo Jin (Happiness) as Kang Dong U
  • Ji Chang Wook (Healer) as Yun Gil Ho
  • Ha Yoon Kyung (See You in My 19th Life) as Min Seo Jin
  • BIBI (The Worst of Evil) as Kim Jae Hui "Jenny"
• Streaming Source: Disney+ Hulu
• Plot Synopsis: A city where days bustling with people and nights staggering under the twinkling lights coexist. A series of disappearances occur in the middle of Gangnam. Jae Hui, an employee at an entertainment establishment who holds crucial evidence, suddenly disappears, and Yun Gil Ho, a problem solver in the entertainment district, begins to search for her. Gil Ho is not the only one looking for Jae Hui. Detective Kang Dong U, who was demoted after exposing his colleagues' wrongdoings, is assigned to the investigation at the chief's request, and prosecutor Min Seo Jin, who is favored by the chief prosecutor, is also following the case. As club officials use every means necessary to track down Jae Hui, a series of disappearances intertwined with various desires expose the dark face of Gangnam.
• Previous Discussion: [Episodes 1 & 2]
• Conduct Reminder: We encourage our users to read the following before participating in any discussions on /r/KDRAMA: (1) Reddiquette, (2) our Conduct Rules (3) our Policies, and (4) the When Discussions Get Personal Post.
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  • Additionally, mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.
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Welcome to our weekly identification thread. This is the themed post for all identification questions and requests, including dramas!

Before posting in this thread please take a look through our discussion resources - who/what/which is this section which outlines ways in which you can work out many of these requests for yourself.

You can ask here for help identifying the following things: Dramas, Actors, Product Placement (either product or brand), Drama Locations, Clothing, Accessories, Music (OST or background).

Please provide a picture if possible (upload on imgur) and include as much contextual information as you know (e.g. source drama, broadcast year, episode number and time stamp, etc.).

Once you have found an answer please edit your original comment to state "SOLVED" in bold caps at the top so people don't spend time trying to help unnecessarily.

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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Hello and welcome to Kim Tan's Talk Time (Tuesday)!

This is a free-for-all discussion 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.

Consider this post a refuge from all the memes and fanart that are pouring in and enjoy the peace and quiet. Think of it as Tan's family wine cellar, the perfect place to chill out from the world in a fabulous sweater and have a little chat.

Who is this Kim Tan I keep hearing about and why does he have not one, but two threads dedicated to him? Good questions. If you take a look through our glossary, you will find all the answers you seek;

KIM TAN is the lead male in r/KDRAMA’s favourite drama, The Heirs. He’s kind of the worst but he has great sweaters so it balances out. “Kim Tan” is used in three ways on r/KDRAMA; 1) when referring to Lee Min Ho’s seminal character in The Heirs, 2) when referring to Automod (alt. Tan Bot) - “Kim Tan is feeling very triggered by my post”, “S***! Tan Bot just ate my post”, 3) In place of “God” or other deities - “For the love of Kim Tan!”

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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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:

Law/Legal

Dramas about or set within the legal system, especially dramas about lawyers, prosecutors, or judges.

You are invited to share short (or long) reviews of dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post and an explanation of why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.

Our suggested format/structure for comments is:

Drama Name

• Good Things: about the drama,

• 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.

• Drama: Brewing Love
  • Revised Romanization: Chwihaneun Lomaenseu
  • Hangul: 취하는 로맨스
• Director: Park Seung Ho (Business Proposal)
• Writer: Lee Jeong Sin
• Network: ENA
• Episodes: 12
• Airing Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays @ 10:00PM (KST)
  • Airing Date: Nov 4, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu
• Starring:
  • Kim Se Jeong as Chae Yong Ju
  • Lee Jong Won as Yun Min Ju
  • Shin Do Hyun as Bang A Reum
  • Baek Sung Chul as O Chan Hwi
• Plot Synopsis: Chae Yong Ju is a former member of the special forces in the military. She's physically and mentally strong and has her own unique cheerfulness. She is also good at hiding her true emotions. Now working as a salesperson for a liquor company for the past six years, she has been dubbed the sales king. Despite her dedication, her branch is on the verge of closing. To avoid the closure, she carries out a mission to sell a new beer made by brewmaster & CEO of the brewery company Yun Min Ju. Min Ju is a sensitive man good at sensing other people's emotions. He lives in a peaceful, quiet rural area to focus on making beer. When Yong Ju appears in front of him, however, his life is about to change.
• Conduct Reminder: We encourage our users to read the following before participating in any discussions on r/KDRAMA: (1) Reddiquette, (2) our Conduct Rules, (3) our Policies, and (4) the When Discussions Get Personal Post.
  • Any users who are displaying negative conduct (including but not limited to bullying, harassment, or personal attacks) will be given a warning, repeated behavior will lead to increasing exclusions from our community. Additionally, mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.
• Spoiler Tag Reminder: Be mindful of others who may not have yet seen this drama, and use spoiler tags when discussing key plot developments or other important information. You can create a spoiler tag in Markdown by writing > ! this ! < without the spaces in between to get >!this!< . For more information about when and how to use spoiler tags see our Spoiler Tag Wiki.
• Previous Discussions
  • [Episodes 1 & 2]

Another Monday, another week -- welcome to Monday Madness! 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. General discussion about anything and everything is allowed.

This is also the space to share content that would otherwise not qualify as self-posts under our rules -- like rumored casting news and discussions about non-kdramas.

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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Channel A: Marry You

Premieres 16 November

• Cast: Lee Yi-kyung, Jo Soo-min, iKON's Koo Jun-hoe, Ji Yi-soo
• Synopsis: A matchmaking romance story about Bong Cheol Hui, an island bachelor who meets all the requirements to avoid marriage. The drama depicts the struggle that unfolds as civil servant Jung Ha Na, who doesn’t believe in marriage, is dispatched to a “Marriage Encouragement” team that was formed to send Bong Cheol Hui off to marriage.
• Teaser/Trailer: Main trailer
• Streaming: KOCOWA, Netflix (in select regions)

Cinema Heaven: Social Savvy Class 101

Premiered November 10

• Cast: Kim Woo Seok, Kang Na Eon, Son Dong Pyo
• Synopsis: Kim Ji Eun (Kang Na Eon) is a social outcast who longs to be part of the popular crowd at her high school. Another student, Kang Woo Bin (Kim Woo Seok), a top student and trainee at a major entertainment agency, seems to have everything Ji Eun wants – he's admired by everyone, even the popular kids, for his good looks and academic prowess. However, he's hiding a secret that he must protect at all costs. One day, Ji Eun comes across a phone that isn't hers, only to discover it grants her admin access to the anonymous community app "Insider Time," giving her backend access to everyone's darkest confessions. When Ji Eun and Woo Bin's paths cross, can Woo Bin manage to keep his secrets hidden – and will these opposites find a way to meet in the middle?
• Teaser/Trailer: Main trailer
• Streaming: Viki (delayed release)

Has watching Kdramas ever inspired you to try something new or change how you do something? Have you been mesmerized by all the Korean food onscreen? Have you succumbed to the allure of the PPL? This post is to share with others what have you done this past month because of watching Kdramas and see who else is like you!

Share things like:

• Hours of sleep lost because you got caught up in a binge!

• Korean food you ate or cooked -- advice about ramyeon flavors or soju is also welcome!

• A new hobby you've picked up or a rediscovery of an old hobby you loved!

• The gorgeous coat you bought despite living in a place without winter and other fashion choices!

• Updates about your progress with learning Korean -- whether you are studying formally or just acquiring some basic knowledge through too many Kdramas watched!

• Your new Dyson hairdryer or vacuum and other PPL inspired purchases -- Subway counts too!

• Travel plans and anything else that comes to mind when you think of the phrase "Kdramas Made Me Do It"!

Share only as much or as little as you are comfortable with, just remember to be respectful of others and their choices. Even if you hate Subway, others don't have to. Same goes for Kim Tan Worthy Sweaters^(TM).

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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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• Drama: A Virtuous Business
  • Hangul: 정숙한 세일즈
  • Also known as: Quiet Sales, Silent Sales, Virtuous Sales, Jeongsughan Seiljeu
• Director: Jo Woong (Love All Play)
• Writer: Choi Bo Rim (My Roommate is a Gumiho, Touch Your Heart)
• Network: jTBC
• Episodes: 12
  • Duration: 1 hr. 30 mins.
• Air Date: Saturdays, Sundays @ 22:30 KST
  • Airing: Oct 12, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024
• Streaming Source(s): Netflix
• Starring:
  • Kim So-Yeon (Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938, The Penthouse: War in Life) as Han Jeong Suk
  • Yeon Woo-Jin (Daily Dose of Sunshine, Undercover) as Kim Do Hyeon
  • Kim Sung-Ryung (Love to Hate You, Are You Human Too?) as O Gyeom Hui
  • Kim Sun-Young (Crash Course in Romance, Crash Landing on You) as Seo Young Bok
  • Lee Se-Hee (Bad Prosecutor, Young Lady and Gentleman) as Lee Ju Ri
• Plot Synopsis: About the independence, growth, and friendship of the 'Bangpan Sisters', four women who started selling adult products door-to-door in a rural village in 1992, a time when “sex” was still taboo. It's a story of women who were ahead of their time when it was hard even to say the word 'sex', who somehow managed to bring a healthy dose of energy into the secretive world of couples and thrive on their own.
• Genre: Business, Comedy, Life
• Previous Discussions:
  • [Episodes 1 & 2]
  • [Episodes 3 & 4]
  • [Episodes 5 & 6]
  • [Episodes 7 & 8]
• Conduct Reminder: We encourage our users to read the following before participating in any discussions on r/KDRAMA: (1) Reddiquette, (2) our Conduct Rules (3) our Policies, and (4) the When Discussions Get Personal Post. Any users who are displaying negative conduct (including but not limited to bullying, harassment, or personal attacks) will be given a warning, repeated behaviour will lead to increasing exclusions from our community. Any extreme cases of misconduct (such as racism or hate speech) will result in an immediate permanent ban from our community and a report to Reddit admin. Additionally, mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.
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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 Doom^TM 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 Sweater^(TM) and more!

Share your love or frustration or rage or annoyance or amusement at seeing these things. You are not limited currently airing Kdramas or even Kdramas at all but please be mindful of spoilers.

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• Drama: Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born

  • Hangul: 정년이

• Network: tvN

• Premiere Date: October 12, 2024

• Airing Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays @ 9:20 PM KST

• Episodes: 12

• Director:  Jung Ji In (The Red Sleeve)

• Writer: Choi Hyo Bi (A Time Called You)

• Starring:

  • Kim Tae Ri (Mr. Sunshine, Twenty-Five Twenty-One) as Yoon Jeong Nyeon
  • Shin Ye Eun (Revenge Of Others, He Is Psychometric) as Heo Young Seo
  • Ra Mi Ran (The Good Bad Mother, Black Dog) as Kang So Bok
  • Jung Eun Chae (Anna, The King: Eternal Monarch) as Moon Ok Gyeong
  • Kim Yoon Hye (Vincenzo, Sh**ting Stars) as Seo Hye Rang

• Plot Synopsis: Jeong Nyeon has no money or education, but she is a Mokpo girl with a talent for singing! Her dream is to join a women's traditional theater company, and make it big. But she has a lot to learn and a long way to go before becoming a lead actor. Will Jeong Nyeon achieve her dream of becoming a big star and getting rich? The story begins in 1956 (post-war Korea) in the southwestern port city of Mokpo.

• Streaming Sources: Disney+, Hulu

• Conduct Reminder: We encourage our users to read the following before participating in any discussions on : (1) Reddiquette, (2) our Conduct Rules (3) our Policies, and (4) the When Discussions Get Personal Post.

  • Any users who are displaying negative conduct (including but not limited to bullying, harassment, or personal attacks) will be given a warning, repeated behavior will lead to increasing exclusions from our community. Any extreme cases of misconduct (such as racism or hate speech) will result in an immediate permanent ban from our community and a report to Reddit admin. Additionally, mentions of down-voting, unpopular opinions, and the use of profanity may see your comments locked or removed without notice.

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• Previous Discussions: [Episodes 1 & 2] / [Episodes 3 & 4] / [Episodes 5 & 6] / [Episodes 7 & 8]

• Drama: Iron Family
  • Korean Title: 다리미 패밀리
  • Revised Romanization: Darimi Family
• Network: KBS2
• Premiere Date: September 28^(th), 2024
• Airing Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays
• Episodes: 36 (1 hr. 6 min.)
• Screenwriter: Seo Sook Hyang (Jealousy Incarnate)
• Director: Sung Joon Hae (Bravo My Life)
• Cast:
  • Kim Jung Hyun (Mr. Queen, Crash Landing on You) as Seo Gang Ju
  • Geum Sae Rok (The Fiery Priest, Youth of May) as Lee Da Rim
  • Choi Tae Joon (Suspicious Partner, So I Married an Anti-Fan) as Cha Tae Ung
  • Yang Hye Ji (Nevertheless, Live On) as Lee Cha Rim
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Kocowa, Viu
• Plot Synopsis: Da Rim is the youngest child of a family that runs a laundry shop. She has a vibrant character, but she was diagnosed with a rare eye disease at 14 years old that would slowly narrow her vision. Time goes by, and Da Rim slowly begins to lose her vision. She attempts to do everything she can before she can't see anymore, like reading all the books and movies in the world and even more. Right before Da Rim loses her sight completely, Gang Ju, a college alumnus and the son of a conglomerate family, shows up before her. Their relationship becomes twisted due to a careless slip of the tongue, and Gang Ju becomes a hated man due to an unexpected accident.

One day, her family learns that she can regain her vision with an expensive surgery they could never afford. However, her grandmother, An Gil Rye, finds something unfathomable in the hills while picking wild herbs. Could this be something that lets Da Rim see the world again?

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• Previous Discussions: Episodes 1-8, Episode 9 & 10 , Episode 11 & 12

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:

Adaptation

Dramas adapted from a medium other than TV. This can be something like a novel, webtoon, or graphic novel.

Remake

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You are invited to share short (or long) reviews of dramas you have watched that fit the topic of this post and an explanation of why you think the drama deserves the spotlight, including whether you would recommend the drama or not.

Our suggested format/structure for comments is:

Drama Name

• Good Things: about the drama,

• 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.

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