Dear /r/KDRAMA,

CENSUS SEASON IS UPON US! This is our community's TWELFTH Census. A general and important reminder for everyone is that the /r/KDRAMA Census is meant to be a snapshot of community member (/r/KDRAMA subscriber) demographics and habits. More information can be found below.

What is the r/KDRAMA Census?

It's a fun yearly survey/questionnaire, it started out as a nice icebreaker back in the day and slowly morphed into a cross-section peek into the community. The census is divided into two parts. Part one contains your standard demographic questions (things like age, education, geographic location, etc.). Part two contains questions about how long you've been a part of the community, how often you interact, k-drama preferences, what you use to watch k-dramas, etc.

The census is administered via Google Forms and the responses are recorded in a linked spreadsheet. It is 100% anonymous (we don't collect usernames or email addresses).

Everyone is encouraged to take this survey and any member of our community can take it. There are no membership length requirements to be eligible for the /r/KDRAMA Census.

How is this information used?

We (mods) share the results to everyone in an announcement post. If there's little to clean up and categorize, it happens fairly quickly. We might make special reports and charts if we see important trends or have data that requires a bit of explaining.

I haven't been here that long or I don't participate often. How long do I have to wait before I can take the census?

You can start immediately! There are questions that ask you if you're new here, how long you've watched dramas, how often you visit us, so you will belong to a group or several when all is said and done. You won't be skewing anything and you don't need to do anything significant to feel like you belong here.

How long do I have to take the census? What if I want to change my responses?

The census period is from [September 01] to [September 30] KST. You can go back and change any response while the survey form is open. You don't have to tackle it all in one go. Take a few questions here and there or chop it up over the week. Just remember to answer everything you want before it's over!

How to edit your responses:

It is possible to save your progress so you do not have to complete in one session, you can come back to edit your responses until voting closes on [September 30] KST.

For the census form, when you get to the last section (page) and click 'Submit' -- you will see a page that says "Your response has been recorded" and an "Edit your response" link which looks like this (just with 2026 instead of 2023).

That "Edit your response" link is an individualized URL link, please save that URL link so that you can come back and further complete or change your previous choices. Please verify you have properly saved the link before closing your initial submission page!

This "Edit your response" link is available without signing into a Google account.

When you revisit the voting form through your individualized URL link, you will see a notice that says "You're editing your response. Sharing this URL allows others to also edit your response." that looks like this.

Alternatively, signing in with a Google account will also allow you to save your progress and edit your choices. Please note, we will not receive any sign in information or your Google account name as our voting form does not require such information.

General Instructions

• Read answer choices or categories thoroughly before answering "Other" PLEASE READ ALL AVAILABLE CHOICES.

• Please read any question descriptions or sub-titles, as they explain how to answer or what you should consider when answering questions.

• We strive for inclusion and support, especially with our questions on things like ancestry/ethnicity, gender and sexuality. For these questions we have tried to include a range of answer choices that are representative while balancing out the need for brevity in our census form. If you have feedback on how we can better improve these questions or choices, please leave a comment.

• Do not panic when you see the census is 15 pages long, a large number of them are world region specific and you skip them! It should take around 5-10 minutes to complete maximum.

• Please only complete the census once

Changes to the 2026 r/KDRAMA Census

• More streaming options have been added based on feedback, demographic section change for Middle East or North African
  

As you take the census, if you have any feedback/suggestions, please leave a comment on this post and we will take it into consideration for next year's census.

If you encounter any questions, also leave a comment in this form by starting your comment with 'Mods, I have a question.' A member of the mod team will respond to your question (usually within 24 hours).

Ready to take the census? The link is ---> HERE <--

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.

Just In Case Resources

FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch

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.

Just In Case Resources

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• Drama: My Bias, My Boss
  • Korean Title: 최애의 사원
• Director:
  • Park Ji Hyun (Class of Lies)
• Screen Writer:
  • Lee Young (Siren's Kiss)
• Starring:
  • Kang Hoon as Kang Ha Gi (A Time Called You, The Red Sleeve)
  • Kim Hye Jun as Nam Da Reum (A Shop For Killers, Cashero, Kingdom)
  • Cha Woo Min as Lee Chan (The Tasty Florida, Study Group, Spirit Fingers)
• Network: TvN
• Premiere Date: 3rd August, 2026
• Airing Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 20:50 KST
• Episodes: 12, 1hr 10mins
• Streaming Sources: Viki, HBO Max
• Teaser/Trailer: TvN Trailer
• Plot Summary: Nam Da Reum gets a job at APPELLO, a fashion platform company connected to Lee Chan, an idol turned actor she has loved for years. But instead of the fan life she dreamed of, she keeps clashing with the strict workaholic CEO Kang Ha Gi, begins to misunderstand the strange bond between Ha Gi and Chan, and gets pulled into a secret she believes she must protect. Set in a stylish startup workplace, the series unfolds as a lively romantic comedy about career growth, romantic confusion, and a complicated love triangle.
• Major News Summary: Watch: Kim Hye Jun Is A Successful Fan Who Faces An Impossible Choice In "My Bias, My Boss" Highlight Trailer
• Previous Episode Discussions:
  • My Bias, My Boss [Episodes 1 & 2]
  • My Bias, My Boss [Episodes 3 & 4]
  • My Bias, My Boss [Episodes 5 & 6]
  • My Bias, My Boss [Episodes 7 & 8]

On-Air Rules:

On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defence.

Spoiler Tag Reminder: As per our On-Air-Rules, spoiler tags must be used for major spoilers of the On-Air drama and when spoiling a different drama or other material (ie. webtoon, book, movie, etc.). When the spoiler is for anything other than the On-Air drama, you must make it clear on the outside of the spoiler tags what is being spoiled. Review our On-Air-Rules for additional guidance.

Hello everyone,

It's time to change seasons again!

If you missed the introduction post it’s not too late to join the fun! You can find all the information you need there as well as links to our challenge recommendation index and drama database.

We've had a handful of dedicated users filling out the drama database with dramas they have watched but don't forget to leave recommendations for your favourites in the individual recommendation posts. If you are looking for a recommendation for a specific challenge you can ask in the comments here - I suggest linking your MDL and giving an idea of what you are after as well as the challenge you are trying to fill.

So Let's Talk August…

How was your month of dramas? What challenges did you check off? Did you watch what you expected to? Did anything catch you by surprise? Find a new favourite? Drop something you expected to love? Let us know how you're tracking!

Moving Onto September…

What do you hope to get through this month? Tackling anything hard? Looking for someone to watch with you? Need recommendations? Share below.

Community Events

• Check out our Q&A with the cast of A Bona Fide Killer

• Keep an eye out for announcements about the fun and games we have in store as we team up with Viki to celebrate another K-drama day. Our census will be out soon too, right u/life-finds-a-way?! Make sure not to miss either of these events!

• The MBC Dramas Watched Survey is still running if you haven't had a chance to take it.

Have ideas for 2027 Challenges?

We have a KDC suggestion box if you have any great ideas throughout the year.

Completed the challenge?

Once you complete the challenge come back and fill out our KDC 2026 challenge hall of fame Google form.

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.

Just In Case Resources

FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch

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.

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.

Just In Case Resources

FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch

Drama Information:

• Drama: Four Hands, Two Sonatas / 포핸즈
• Network: tvN
• Premiere Date: August 29, 2026
• Airing Schedule: Sat & Sun
• Episodes: 12
• Streaming Sources: Netflix
• Director: Park Hyeon Seok (Stranger Season 2, Hometown)
• Screenwriter: Shin Yi Won (Green Mothers' Club, Don't Call Me Ma'am)
• Cast:
  • Song Kang (Sweet Home, Navillera) as Kang Bi O
  • Lee Jun Young (Pump Up the Healthy Love, Reborn Rookie) as Choi Jeong Yo
  • Jang Gyu Ri (Cheer Up, When the Phone Rings) as Hong Jae In
• Synopsis:

In an elite arts high school for musical prodigies, three young musicians’ lives become intertwined through music, rivalry, and emotion.

Piano prodigy Kang Bi O is consistently ranked first in both academics and performance. Praised as a future star destined for the world’s top competitions, his steady path begins to shake when he encounters an unexpected rival. That rival, Choi Jeong Yo, is a gifted pianist who abandoned his talent after a difficult childhood. His sudden arrival at the school brings him face to face with the musician who once reignited his passion for music, forcing him to confront the gift he had long buried.

Completing the trio is Hong Jae In, a viola major with exceptionally sensitive hearing. Constantly searching for music that truly moves her, she becomes a close friend and devoted supporter of Kang Bi O, whose playing has captivated her since childhood. As intense competition evolves into connection, the three youths collide and grow within the pressure-filled world of music, forming friendships born from rivalry, emotions shaped by ambition, and a powerful harmony created through their shared passion. (Source: MyDramaList)

• Previous Discussions: N/A

On-Air Rules:

On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defense.

Spoiler Tag Reminder: As per our On-Air-Rules, spoiler tags must be used for major spoilers of the On-Air drama and when spoiling a different drama or other material (ie. webtoon, book, movie, etc.). When the spoiler is for anything other than the On-Air drama, you must make it clear on the outside of the spoiler tags what is being spoiled. Review our On-Air-Rules for additional guidance.

• Drama: Love on the Menu
  • Korean Title: 사랑이 온다
• Director:
  • Hong Seok Goo (Girls Generation 1979)
• Screen Writer:
  • Lee Kyung Hee (Uncontrollably Fond)
• Starring:
  • Ahn Hee Yeon as Han Gyu Rim (Call It Love, You Raise Me Up)
  • Ha Seok Jin as Kim Mu Jin (Blind, Something About 1 Percent)
  • Park You Na as Han Gyu Yeong (Spirit Fingers, True Beauty)
  • Bae Jung Nam as Cho Heung Sik (Spring Fever, Mr Sunshine)
• Network: KBS2
• Premiere Date: 25th July 2026
• Airing Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 8pm KST
• Episodes: 50, 1hr 10mins
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu, Kocowa
• Teaser/Trailer: Kocowa Trailer
• Plot Summary: Han Gyu Rim is the owner of a market side dish shop. Her nickname since childhood was "Leader Han." A movie with the long title "Leader Han, Who Always Appears When Something Happens to Someone, Somewhere," was released, and that's exactly her story. If something is bad or sad, she puts aside all else and rushes to help, making it a little less bad or sad. If it was good, she'd celebrate it like it was her own. She's a nosy busybody, a fluttery-eared, emotional litmus test who can't hide her feelings. Kim Mu Jin is the owner and chef of an Italian restaurant. Born with a diamond spoon in his mouth, he deliberately wears market clothes to avoid being discovered as the owner's son, taking the bus and subway to work part-time at the restaurant. He develops a strange bond with Han Gyu Rim, the owner of a market side dish shop.
• Major News Summary: Ha Seok Jin And Hani’s Matching Outfits Lead To A Fateful First Meeting In “Love On The Menu”
• Previous Episode Discussions:
  • Love on the Menu [Episodes 1 & 2]
  • Love on the Menu [Episodes 3 & 4]
  • Love on the Menu [Episodes 5 & 6]
  • Love on the Menu [Episodes 7 & 8]
  • Love on the Menu [Episodes 9 & 10]

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.

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.

Just In Case Resources

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Did you finally get the chance to see that one drama? Want to rant/rave about it? Do it here and see who else is late to the party like you!

This is our weekend check-in to talk about what you have been watching lately.

As you are well aware it's easy to be late to the party so 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.

Just In Case Resources

FAQ and Netflix FAQ | Glossary | Latest On-Airs and On-Air Roster | Rules and Policies | Where To Watch aka Legal Sites | Everything In Our Wiki aka Wiki Homepage | Get Recommendations For Your Next Watch

Drama Information:

• Drama: A Bona Fide Killer
  • Korean Title: 유부녀 킬러 / Married Woman Killer
• Director: Yoon Jong Ho (Lovely Runner, Flower of Evil)
• Screenwriter: Kim Eun Hee
• Network: MBC
• Premiere Date: 31st July, 2026
• Airing Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays, 9:50PM KST
• Episodes: 14
• Streaming Sources: Viki, KOCOWA
• Starring:
  • Kong Hyo Jin as Yoo Bo Na/"Kingfisher" (When the Stars Gossip, When the Camellia Blooms)
  • Jung Jun Won as Kwon Tae Seong (Resident Playbook)
  • Lee Sang Yi as Lee Dong Jin (The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, Bloodhounds, Good Boy)
  • Sung Dong Il as Kim Bong Pal (Bloody Flower, If You Wish Upon Me)
• Teaser/Trailer: KOCOWA Teaser

Plot Synopsis:

A legendary vigilante must balance her job with her role as a mother – can she hide from her journalist husband and a detective hunting her?

Previous Discussions:

• Episodes 1 & 2
• Episodes 3 & 4
• Episodes 5 & 6
• Episodes 7 & 8

On-Air Rules:

On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defense.

Spoiler Tag Reminder: As per our On-Air-Rules, spoiler tags must be used for major spoilers of the On-Air drama and when spoiling a different drama or other material (ie. webtoon, book, movie, etc.). When the spoiler is for anything other than the On-Air drama, you must make it clear on the outside of the spoiler tags what is being spoiled. Review our On-Air-Rules for additional guidance.

Drama Information:

• Drama: The Affair Was Just the Beginning / 지금 불륜이 문제가 아닙니다
  • Also called: Affairs Not the Only Secret
• Director: Lee Chang Hee (Strangers from Hell)
• Screenwriter: Jung Eun Kyeong & Park Soo Rin
• Network: COUPANG TV
• Premiere Date: July 31, 2026
• End Date: September 04, 2026
• Airing Schedule: Every Friday
• Episodes: 8
• Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Family
• Duration: 45 minutes (per episode)
• Streaming Sources: Viki, Viu
• Cast:
  • Kim Hye Soo (Signal, Under the Queen’s Umbrella) as Gyeong Hui
  • Jo Yeo Jung (Beautiful World) as Su Jeong
  • Kim Ji Hoon (The Haunted Palace) as Jae Hong

  * Kim Jae Chul (The King’s Affection) as Bo Seong

  Summary:

  Gyeong Hui is an influencer and business owner who is adored for the lovely image of her family. Her interior business is thriving, and she is trying to get closer to Su Jeong, the owner of a skin‑care clinic next door, because she realizes Su Jeong could help her secure an investment that would take her business to the next level.

One day, after hearing rumors that her husband Jae Hyeong is having an affair, she follows him — only to be shocked when she discovers him handling a dead body. His explanation is even more devastating. “Are you saying my daughter Ye Ji hurt someone? So the affair isn’t the only problem?”

To protect their success and their family, Gyeong Hui and Jae Hyeong bury the body in the garden of their mansion to cover up the accident. However, later that night, they receive a message: “I recorded everything you did yesterday."

• Teaser/Trailer: The Affair Was Just the Beginning | Official Trailer | Viu

Previous Discussions: * [Episodes 1 & 2] * [Episodes 3 & 4] * [Episode 5] * [Episode 6]

On-Air Rules:

On-Air Rules: Users participating in any On-Air discussions in r/KDRAMA, like this current post, should read and follow our On-Air-Rules (section 5 of our Rules), a subset of rules tailored for our On-Air discussions. These rules specifically cover permitted user conduct, content and frequency of comments, and spoilers in On-Air discussions. Consequences of not abiding by the On-Air-Rules include bans so please familiarize yourself with these rules before participating in this post or any other On-Air discussions. Ignorance of On-Air-Rules is not a defense.

Spoiler Tag Reminder: As per our On-Air-Rules, spoiler tags must be used for major spoilers of the On-Air drama and when spoiling a different drama or other material (ie. webtoon, book, movie, etc.). When the spoiler is for anything other than the On-Air drama, you must make it clear on the outside of the spoiler tags what is being spoiled. Review our On-Air-Rules for additional guidance.