In Dramaland: 2023
A chronological list of all dramas and movies that I've started in 2023 along with links of my feedposts, tumblr posts and comments. (Or others' insights and information.) Not often active on drama pages, but I leave reviews describing everything that I felt.
*This year is unexpectedly the "Year of the Artists and Villages". Every drama apart from a few, either has an artist or a village.
Supplementary: 52 Week Drama Challenge. [Contains a chronological order of the dramas/movies that I have *completed* in 2023.]
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1. Sachiiro no One Room
Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes
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2. The Library
Thai Movie - 2013
January - Final Drama/Movie.
[#2.]
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3. The Forbidden Flower
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
FEBRUARY: 1st and Final Drama of the Month.
[Artist + Village.]
Feeds/Comments/Reviews History:
- First Comment. (Not by me, but the further comments leading upto the premiere of this drama were all hilarious. Decided to save this one. Might think of adding new ones later.)
- Review. [ A really long one.]
[#3.]
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4. Falling before Fireworks
Chinese Drama - 2023, 23 episodes
MARCH - Hiatus.
APRIL - 1st DRAMA of the Month.
[Village.]
A really difficult time for me, but randomly began it on a whim. Atleast, it doesn't require me to wrack my brains too hard.
[#4.]
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5. The Eighth Sense
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
[Artist + Village.]
Big mistake. But, a rather convenient one. Also began on a whim.
Feeds/Comments History:
Tumblr Thoughts: • KJH #1 • KJH #2
My Review. [Dated: April 27th, 2023.]
[#5.]
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6. Semantic Error
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
REWATCH.
[Artist.]
I have all the episodes downloaded and ready. Plus, I needed a good dose of serotonin after a crazy week.
[#6.]
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7. Till the End of the Moon
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
Stayed away from Fantasy Xianxias for two years, but this one seems different. And I trust the actors.
Feeds/Comments History:
[#7.]
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8. Our Dating Sim
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[Artist + Village.]
Random watch again. The vibes are not what I expected, but it's adorable.
[#8.]
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9. Oh No! Here Comes Trouble
Taiwanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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10. Minato Shouji Coin Laundry
Japanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
MAY - 1st Drama of the Month.
[Village.]
My Review. {It's a mix of jumbled thoughts. I got bored way too soon to write a proper review.}
[#10.]
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11. The Spring of My Life
Chinese Movie - 2015
After watching the convoluted mess that the latter half of Till The End of The Moon is, I decided that I needed a break and watched one of Leo Yunxi's older works.
[#11.]
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12. Secrets in the Hot Spring
Taiwanese Movie - 2018
Who wouldn't want a bit of comedy after "Till The End of The Moon"? One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.
[#12.]
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13. Love Mate
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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14. Painted Skin: The Guo Jingming Edition
Chinese Movie - 2020
I have to say, this short film had more memorable ending than Wuliang (also by the same Director). This is how you plan and plot the finale.
[#14.]
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15. Gannibal
Japanese Drama - 2022, 7 episodes
Well... The good thing about this series is that I almost predicted everything that was going to happen, thanks to my complete distrust of every single character on screen.
[#15.]
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16. A Little Romance
Chinese Movie - 2022
Described here: My Review.
[#16.]
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17. Star Struck
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Unexpected, but the first four episodes were good. [Edit: First six episodes were good.] Thanks to this one, I will probably view every other 8 episode and 15 minute/chapter drama cynically. Wasted potential and talent.
[#17.]
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18. Extracurricular
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
Impulsive watch. All my thoughts are here: My Review.
[#18.]
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19. Circle of Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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20. Weak Hero Class 1
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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21. Your Name Engraved Herein
Taiwanese Movie - 2020
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22. Plus & Minus
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
[#22.]
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23. The Devil Judge
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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24. Kissable Lips
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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25. Roommates of Poongduck 304
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
If much of the potential was lost in Kissable Lips, this one certainly made up for it.
[#25.]
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26. Love Tractor
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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27. Semantic Error: The Movie
Korean Movie - 2022
Same as that of the drama, except for some angle changes and and minute extensions (one additional scene included and another was altered). So... same review as that of the series.
[#27.]
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28. Cool Doji Danshi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
When in doubt, try Japan.
Currently - DROPPED.
[#28.]
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29. A First Love Story
Korean Special - 2021, 2 episodes
My crazy attempt to finish off stuff for my Watch Challenge. Pretty sure that I won't be able to make it, but I did come across quite a few interesting stuff during my search.
[#29.]
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30. Jack o' Frost
Japanese Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
[#30.]
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31. My Perfect Stranger
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
I'm not hearing much buzz surrounding this one. Let's see if I can actually keep up with this or if this one too, will end up in my dropped list.
[#31.]
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32. Shigatsu no Tokyo wa...
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[#32.]
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33. His
Japanese Movie - 2020
[#33.]
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34. When the Weather Is Fine
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
JUNE - Final Drama.
I stay away from slow dramas in general, but it looks like they and currently airing dramas are the only things I'll be capable of watching if I have to finish my watch challenge.
DROPPED. Unfortunately, I couldn't help it.
[#34.]
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35. Saraba, Yoki Hi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
JULY - 1st Drama.
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzamme was one of my first ever reads in summer of 9th Grade. So, I'm curious about this. [Completed - March, 2024.]
[#35.]
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36. An Ancient Love Song
Chinese Drama - 2023, 14 episodes
China really needs to up their game when it comes to plot and time management. This is one of the good ones I've seen.
[#36.]
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37. Jun & Jun
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
July - Final Drama.
DROPPED.
Honestly, it looked like so much backstory of the leading characters were skipped to immediately plop the viewers (or me) directly into the 'canon'. I couldn't enjoy it as there seemed to be no build up/the build up happened a long time before or behind the screens.
[#37.]
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38. Sing My Crush
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
AUGUST - First Drama.
As usual, my race for finishing my 52 Week Challenge continues. Not sure about this, but the lead actor was really convincing in the first episode.
DROPPED.
[#38.]
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39. Usokon
Japanese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
DROPPED. Sad because I actually watched upto 10 episodes.
[#39.]
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40. Kekkon Yoteibi
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Sometimes I wonder why I began this in the very first place. But the leading characters are... let's settle with the word 'interesting'.
DROPPED. Just forgot that it existed.
[#40.}
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41. Taikan Yoho
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
The weirdest thing from Japan that I've seen this year. But, my 52 Week Challenge looms.
[#41.]
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42. Lost You Forever
Chinese Drama - 2023, 39 episodes
AUGUST - Final Drama of The Month.
Probably the first full length historical drama I've completed in a while.
Feeds History: Ending.
[#42.]
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43. A Familiar Stranger
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
SEPTEMBER - 1st Drama.
[#43.]
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44. Kimi ni wa Todokanai.
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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45. As Long as We Both Shall Live
Japanese Movie - 2023
OCTOBER - FIRST MOVIE.
I watched this without audio, so definitely will not rate it until a rewatch.
[#45.]
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46. Kimi to Nara Koi wo Shite Mite mo
Japanese Drama - 2023, 5 episodes
[#46.]
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47. A Breeze of Love
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
[#47.]
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48. Takara-kun to Amagi-kun
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
OCTOBER - FINAL DRAMA.
Randomly began this at home, forgot its existence, then completed it again once I was back home.
[#48.]
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50. Iyashi no Otonari-san ni wa Himitsu ga aru
Japanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
NOVEMBER - FINAL DRAMA
DROPPED.
[#50.]
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51. Love Me, Love My Voice
Chinese Drama - 2023, 33 episodes
DECEMBER - FIRST DRAMA .
[#51.]
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52. I Know I Love You
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
DECEMBER - FINAL DRAMA OF THE YEAR.
DROPPED - Just lost interest in the story.
[#52.]