We Watch Challenge 2024

Hi, Anne613,

So I guess it is me again recommending a romance with a happy ending for you. This is only my favourite kind of drama so I know what you mean.

So, of the top of my head (or my list, to be honest), I have a couple of korean dramas for you:

Because This Is My First Life is a classic cohabitation romcom. 16eps

Fanletter, Please is another sweet romcom about a single father meeting his first love who became a popular actress. 4eps

Take your pick: they are both sweet and a great watch.

As for my next challenge: anything goes with the exception of horror(no zombies, monsters or killer viruses!) and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING chinese. Thank you!

Edit 1: The Négotiation is probably the very first item I put on my PTW list when I created my account here ages ago: I was so into CLOY!🤣 So thank you for giving me the push in the right direction!

PS Sorry about the misunderstanding about chinese dramas: I do not watch them anymore and my english being a bit rusty, I misspoke. My apologies!

EDIT 2: Completed. Final verdict: 8/10

This could have been a drama: there are enough interesting characters in this film to make it a viable idea. Fortunately, it is only a film since it deals with the frequently met topic of corruption between the politicians and chaebols who all consider themselves to be above the law, who control the police, the military and the NIS and who have no respect for anyone else's life but their own. 

It connects somehow with recent events in SK where a rotten president did  everything to cover up his rotten self.

The topic is therefore repetitive and eventually boring. But the main actors did the heavy lifting, their chemistry amazing for a non romance film and that is what raises this film above the average though just about. A good single watch. 

Thank you for the rec KC Drama LOVER!

Hello, KC Drama LOVER,

Then I will recommend you titles that's not on any of your list:

- May Who?

is a movie about a boy who's an outcast in high school meeting a girl who could produce electricity power whenever her heartbeat hits 120 points

- The Throne

is a movie about the sad life of crown prince Sado

- Under The Queen's Umbrella

is a 16 episodes drama about the struggle of a queen and a mother teaching and disciplining her sons so that the new crown prince will be chosen from one of her (idlers) sons

- Unnatural

is a 10 episodes drama about a forensic team helps solving mysterious cases

- Your Name Engraved Herein

is a LGBTQ+ movie about two high-school best friends in 1980s when gay rights is still non-existent

Please don't recommend me GL or Korean zombie or pure rom-com, everything else is okay.

I accept 55:15 Never to Late, think I may enjoy it since there's Nanon Korapat Kirdpan and Khaotung Thanawat.

Status: Completed

Rating: 9/10

Thoughts:

55:15 Never Too Late is a beautifully wrapped (look at all those cute and pretty boys and girls) heartwarming story about 5 people aged 55 y.o. turning younger (15 y.o.). While in their young body, they try to get/do what they want as not to have any regrets, and in the process meeting some new and old faces who teach them some life lessons.

This drama made me laugh, cry, smile, sad, and excited. A great drama. But I feel the unrealistic whole story of Jaya, the singer, could be written and concluded better. But it's just my opinion.

Thank you Selbee for the recommendation. It's one great drama.

13th Challenge Completed!

Hi Selbee! It was hard to understand how your lists were made, so I just picked some titles that weren't on any of your lists, unless I missed them! 

1. Hua Jai Sila - a slapkiss Thai lakorn. The chemi between the mains is good regardless of the genre.
2. Mother - a kind of intense show about an adopted girl and her adoptive mother. Includes some domestic violence (not from adoptive mom), so if that's something you want to steer clear of, then skip this one.
3. Cutie Pie - Thai BL
4. Love in the Air - Thai BL
5. Takara no Vidro - Japanese BL

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Edit: Glad you enjoyed it Selbee! :)

I accept Selbee's recommendation to watch Short!

Status: Completed! 6/10 it was fun but not really my type of show.

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Hello Selbee, I checked out your profile and picked a couple of recs for you.

You can  choose  one from the following options:

• Even if This Love Disappears From the World Tonight - an outstanding movie
• Maestra: Strings of Truth - one of my favorite dramas
• Quartet - a friendship based drama, plus a mystery
• Love to Hate You - a fast paced drama, plus a badass FL ✓ 
• Nijiiro Karute - a heartwarming, slice of life drama
• Reply 1988 - a great watch during the holiday season
• Let’s Talk about Chu - a fun watch, quite a unique storyline
• Youth of May - one of my all time favorites, a true tearjerker 
• Triad Princess - a fast paced drama, really interesting
• Dali and the Cocky Prince - two polar opposite characters in art world

Open for any recs specially from romance genre, and preferably with a happy ending. Feel free to check my completed drama list to see what I've enjoyed!

P.S. - Please try to ignore my plan to watch list!

Edit: 1

I accept KC Drama LOVER’s recommendation to watch My Sweet Mobster, I appreciate your suggestion and hope to enjoy the comedy! 

Status - CW Completed

Edit: 2

Thoughts: It's a fun drama with lots of heartwarming moments. Though, it could’ve been a 12-episode series without the extra plotlines. But overall, it's a pretty decent watch. Thanks for the recommendation, KC Drama LOVER!

Rating: 8/10

 Wish Upon A Star:

As my schedule continues to be extremely challenging in 2025, it is with much regret that I am unable to commit to keep the We Watch Challenge going for the third year. 😞

I was sorry to read that you won't be continuing with this Challenge, my favourite one of all, by far! I love the concept and the idea behind it: to challenge yourself and watch and discover dramas outside your comfort zone and make friends in the process. Sometimes, that outside turned to be too far for me but more often than not, I discovered real gems I would have never watched otherwise. And even though, in the second year, the participants offered more dramas to choose from and, in return, asked for dramas within their comfort zone ( Which was not the point of this Challenge for me but ,eventually, I did it too, asking for NO horror! lol), the challenge remained interesting and compelling. I met some very interesting and smart people here.

I wish you success and prosperity in your future endeavours. This challenge will be sorely missed I'm sure, (unless someone takes it over) by every regular participant  i.e. Hall of Fame member!LOL

Happy holidays!

 Wish Upon A Star:

As my schedule continues to be extremely challenging in 2025, it is with much regret that I am unable to commit to keep the We Watch Challenge going for the third year. 😞

Thank you so much Wish Upon A Star for this challenge the past two years! I've enjoyed it a lot and it has made me watch many shows I would have never even touched! 

I hope you have the best of luck and success in everything you're trying to do in the future!

If anyone plans on taking over or continuing the challenge please do let us know! 😊

13th Challenge Completed!{?} 

Hello, Anne613! I decided on to recommend you my favorite Rom-Com cause I saw you watched mostly Rom-Com(s)

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My Sweet Mobster

• Lighting Up the Stars: I loved the whole relation dynamics here
• My Sweet Mobster: Loved the comedy in this. ✓ 
• When I Fly Towards You: The friendship, the relationships, Loved the whole drama ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡  

 leafless7:

Is someone planning to continue this challenge? I loved this challenge. 

I really hope someone continue this challenge. 

I second this! Wish someone to step up and keep this unique challenge going. Would love to see it continue!