leahaven
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Xennial enby
Here for kpop and dramas (k/c/j)
Here for kpop and dramas (k/c/j)
The stills from the kdrama Shin's Project crack me up. Every single picture of Bae Hyeon Seong has him looking so confuzzled by whatever is happening around him. It's like the set photographer is trying to win a dare.
I mean, it's a good look. He can stay confused forever as far as I'm concerned.
I mean, it's a good look. He can stay confused forever as far as I'm concerned.
September 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The stills from the kdrama Shin's Project crack me up. Every single picture of Bae Hyeon Seong has him looking so confuzzled by whatever is happening around him. It's like the set photographer is trying to win a dare.
I mean, it's a good look. He can stay confused forever as far as I'm concerned.
I mean, it's a good look. He can stay confused forever as far as I'm concerned.
Day 24: Emperor
Most dramas I watch have emperors and kings as the baddies, but in the cute minidrama Emperor or Boss, Yang Ze absolutely charms as time-travelling emperor Lin Ming Shi. He takes to modern life with a wonder and joy that made me smile the whole time.
#dramajobchallenge
Most dramas I watch have emperors and kings as the baddies, but in the cute minidrama Emperor or Boss, Yang Ze absolutely charms as time-travelling emperor Lin Ming Shi. He takes to modern life with a wonder and joy that made me smile the whole time.
#dramajobchallenge
September 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Day 24: Emperor
Most dramas I watch have emperors and kings as the baddies, but in the cute minidrama Emperor or Boss, Yang Ze absolutely charms as time-travelling emperor Lin Ming Shi. He takes to modern life with a wonder and joy that made me smile the whole time.
#dramajobchallenge
Most dramas I watch have emperors and kings as the baddies, but in the cute minidrama Emperor or Boss, Yang Ze absolutely charms as time-travelling emperor Lin Ming Shi. He takes to modern life with a wonder and joy that made me smile the whole time.
#dramajobchallenge
I also loved the secondary idols in the virtual group, Luo Ke (Brian Cheng) and Su Lie (Yan An). They were charmingly silly but with good layers.
September 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I also loved the secondary idols in the virtual group, Luo Ke (Brian Cheng) and Su Lie (Yan An). They were charmingly silly but with good layers.
Day 23: Idol
The first drama I saw Zhang Ling He in was the uneven Love Crossed. He brought so much depth and heart to the role of virtual idol Xu Nian that I watched only his scenes until his story and the thriller plot eclipsed the mains and the drama became quite good.
#dramajobchallenge
The first drama I saw Zhang Ling He in was the uneven Love Crossed. He brought so much depth and heart to the role of virtual idol Xu Nian that I watched only his scenes until his story and the thriller plot eclipsed the mains and the drama became quite good.
#dramajobchallenge
September 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Day 23: Idol
The first drama I saw Zhang Ling He in was the uneven Love Crossed. He brought so much depth and heart to the role of virtual idol Xu Nian that I watched only his scenes until his story and the thriller plot eclipsed the mains and the drama became quite good.
#dramajobchallenge
The first drama I saw Zhang Ling He in was the uneven Love Crossed. He brought so much depth and heart to the role of virtual idol Xu Nian that I watched only his scenes until his story and the thriller plot eclipsed the mains and the drama became quite good.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 22: Software Developer
I adore Zhao Jiang Yu (Gina Jin) from Why Women Love. She's a kickass app development team lead. She takes no bull and stands by her friends and colleagues. And she navigated this jie jie romance charmingly without awkwardness or foolishness.
#dramajobchallenge
I adore Zhao Jiang Yu (Gina Jin) from Why Women Love. She's a kickass app development team lead. She takes no bull and stands by her friends and colleagues. And she navigated this jie jie romance charmingly without awkwardness or foolishness.
#dramajobchallenge
September 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Day 22: Software Developer
I adore Zhao Jiang Yu (Gina Jin) from Why Women Love. She's a kickass app development team lead. She takes no bull and stands by her friends and colleagues. And she navigated this jie jie romance charmingly without awkwardness or foolishness.
#dramajobchallenge
I adore Zhao Jiang Yu (Gina Jin) from Why Women Love. She's a kickass app development team lead. She takes no bull and stands by her friends and colleagues. And she navigated this jie jie romance charmingly without awkwardness or foolishness.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 21: Office Worker
In office dramas the characters often have specific jobs (marketing, finance etc) so it was a fun change to see general office intern Satio Ai (Koshiba Fuka) do a bit of everything in the jdrama Kanojo wa Kirie Datta. She was a delight throughout the show!
#dramajobchallenge
In office dramas the characters often have specific jobs (marketing, finance etc) so it was a fun change to see general office intern Satio Ai (Koshiba Fuka) do a bit of everything in the jdrama Kanojo wa Kirie Datta. She was a delight throughout the show!
#dramajobchallenge
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Day 21: Office Worker
In office dramas the characters often have specific jobs (marketing, finance etc) so it was a fun change to see general office intern Satio Ai (Koshiba Fuka) do a bit of everything in the jdrama Kanojo wa Kirie Datta. She was a delight throughout the show!
#dramajobchallenge
In office dramas the characters often have specific jobs (marketing, finance etc) so it was a fun change to see general office intern Satio Ai (Koshiba Fuka) do a bit of everything in the jdrama Kanojo wa Kirie Datta. She was a delight throughout the show!
#dramajobchallenge
Day 20: Cabin Crew
My first and favourite flight attendant is Shin Na Eun (Go Won Hee) from Love to Hate You. She was the best bestie a lead could have. Standing up for Mi Ran, standing by her, and generally being great.
#dramajobchallenge
My first and favourite flight attendant is Shin Na Eun (Go Won Hee) from Love to Hate You. She was the best bestie a lead could have. Standing up for Mi Ran, standing by her, and generally being great.
#dramajobchallenge
September 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Day 20: Cabin Crew
My first and favourite flight attendant is Shin Na Eun (Go Won Hee) from Love to Hate You. She was the best bestie a lead could have. Standing up for Mi Ran, standing by her, and generally being great.
#dramajobchallenge
My first and favourite flight attendant is Shin Na Eun (Go Won Hee) from Love to Hate You. She was the best bestie a lead could have. Standing up for Mi Ran, standing by her, and generally being great.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 19: Shop Owner
Bicycle repair shop owner Takahashi Ryohei (Suzuki Nobuyuki) from the #jdrama Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun was so wonderful. A rough around the edges mechanic with the most generous, genuine heart. A great quiet performance.
Bicycle repair shop owner Takahashi Ryohei (Suzuki Nobuyuki) from the #jdrama Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun was so wonderful. A rough around the edges mechanic with the most generous, genuine heart. A great quiet performance.
September 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Day 19: Shop Owner
Bicycle repair shop owner Takahashi Ryohei (Suzuki Nobuyuki) from the #jdrama Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun was so wonderful. A rough around the edges mechanic with the most generous, genuine heart. A great quiet performance.
Bicycle repair shop owner Takahashi Ryohei (Suzuki Nobuyuki) from the #jdrama Jitenshaya-san no Takahashi-kun was so wonderful. A rough around the edges mechanic with the most generous, genuine heart. A great quiet performance.
And there's also the wonderful Xu Zi Yan (Li Ge Yang). He was a sweet medicine maker in Rewriting Destiny, which I've already highlighted in this series. A lovely character played by one of my absolute favourite cdrama actors.
September 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
And there's also the wonderful Xu Zi Yan (Li Ge Yang). He was a sweet medicine maker in Rewriting Destiny, which I've already highlighted in this series. A lovely character played by one of my absolute favourite cdrama actors.
Day 18: Pharmacist
One memorable pharmacist for me is Kong Ma Ja (Nam Gi Ae), the mother of the lead character in Flower of Evil. She was not a nice person on so many levels, and the actor did an excellent job portraying all those layers.
#dramajobchallenge
One memorable pharmacist for me is Kong Ma Ja (Nam Gi Ae), the mother of the lead character in Flower of Evil. She was not a nice person on so many levels, and the actor did an excellent job portraying all those layers.
#dramajobchallenge
September 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Day 18: Pharmacist
One memorable pharmacist for me is Kong Ma Ja (Nam Gi Ae), the mother of the lead character in Flower of Evil. She was not a nice person on so many levels, and the actor did an excellent job portraying all those layers.
#dramajobchallenge
One memorable pharmacist for me is Kong Ma Ja (Nam Gi Ae), the mother of the lead character in Flower of Evil. She was not a nice person on so many levels, and the actor did an excellent job portraying all those layers.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 17: Mobster
Low level (and not good at it) mobster Seol Kang Woo (Koo Kyo Hwan) was stellar in Parasite: The Grey. He stumbled into a nightmare and became a reluctant side-kick and protector. I found his relationships with Heidi and Soo In quite endearing.
#dramajobchallenge
Low level (and not good at it) mobster Seol Kang Woo (Koo Kyo Hwan) was stellar in Parasite: The Grey. He stumbled into a nightmare and became a reluctant side-kick and protector. I found his relationships with Heidi and Soo In quite endearing.
#dramajobchallenge
September 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Day 17: Mobster
Low level (and not good at it) mobster Seol Kang Woo (Koo Kyo Hwan) was stellar in Parasite: The Grey. He stumbled into a nightmare and became a reluctant side-kick and protector. I found his relationships with Heidi and Soo In quite endearing.
#dramajobchallenge
Low level (and not good at it) mobster Seol Kang Woo (Koo Kyo Hwan) was stellar in Parasite: The Grey. He stumbled into a nightmare and became a reluctant side-kick and protector. I found his relationships with Heidi and Soo In quite endearing.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 16: Military General
As I said before, I don't watch military shows, but there is one General I think is great: Choi Geum (Jung Join Ho) in the #kdrama From Now On, Showtime! He's a wonderfully conflicted character, while also being very funny.
#dramajobchallenge
As I said before, I don't watch military shows, but there is one General I think is great: Choi Geum (Jung Join Ho) in the #kdrama From Now On, Showtime! He's a wonderfully conflicted character, while also being very funny.
#dramajobchallenge
September 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Day 16: Military General
As I said before, I don't watch military shows, but there is one General I think is great: Choi Geum (Jung Join Ho) in the #kdrama From Now On, Showtime! He's a wonderfully conflicted character, while also being very funny.
#dramajobchallenge
As I said before, I don't watch military shows, but there is one General I think is great: Choi Geum (Jung Join Ho) in the #kdrama From Now On, Showtime! He's a wonderfully conflicted character, while also being very funny.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 15: Film Director
I May Love You was a cdrama that surprised me. I expected cringe but ended up enjoying it. The director of the drama within the drama, Lu Zhi Xing (Yang Shi Ze) was a big part of that. Lovely character who was a great balance to the silliness around him.
#dramajobchallenge
I May Love You was a cdrama that surprised me. I expected cringe but ended up enjoying it. The director of the drama within the drama, Lu Zhi Xing (Yang Shi Ze) was a big part of that. Lovely character who was a great balance to the silliness around him.
#dramajobchallenge
September 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Day 15: Film Director
I May Love You was a cdrama that surprised me. I expected cringe but ended up enjoying it. The director of the drama within the drama, Lu Zhi Xing (Yang Shi Ze) was a big part of that. Lovely character who was a great balance to the silliness around him.
#dramajobchallenge
I May Love You was a cdrama that surprised me. I expected cringe but ended up enjoying it. The director of the drama within the drama, Lu Zhi Xing (Yang Shi Ze) was a big part of that. Lovely character who was a great balance to the silliness around him.
#dramajobchallenge
If you see this, repost with the first jdrama you watched.
September 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
If you see this, repost with the first jdrama you watched.
If you see this, repost with the first kdrama you watched
September 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
If you see this, repost with the first kdrama you watched
repost with your mental state
September 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
repost with your mental state
Day 13: Soldier
I've never watched a military drama so I struggled until I remembered the stunning performance of Lee Do Hyun as the soldier Go Chung Myung in Hotel del Luna.
Honourable mention to the also heartbreaking Mu Yeon (Kim Jae Young) from 100 Days My Prince.
#dramajobchallenge
I've never watched a military drama so I struggled until I remembered the stunning performance of Lee Do Hyun as the soldier Go Chung Myung in Hotel del Luna.
Honourable mention to the also heartbreaking Mu Yeon (Kim Jae Young) from 100 Days My Prince.
#dramajobchallenge
September 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Day 13: Soldier
I've never watched a military drama so I struggled until I remembered the stunning performance of Lee Do Hyun as the soldier Go Chung Myung in Hotel del Luna.
Honourable mention to the also heartbreaking Mu Yeon (Kim Jae Young) from 100 Days My Prince.
#dramajobchallenge
I've never watched a military drama so I struggled until I remembered the stunning performance of Lee Do Hyun as the soldier Go Chung Myung in Hotel del Luna.
Honourable mention to the also heartbreaking Mu Yeon (Kim Jae Young) from 100 Days My Prince.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 12: Police Officer
Gotta be Yun Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo) from the "zombies aren't the only monsters" kdrama Happiness.
She was a good person in a bad situation who kept trying to make the world a little better even though the people in it were making her angry and sad.
#dramajobchallenge
Gotta be Yun Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo) from the "zombies aren't the only monsters" kdrama Happiness.
She was a good person in a bad situation who kept trying to make the world a little better even though the people in it were making her angry and sad.
#dramajobchallenge
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Day 12: Police Officer
Gotta be Yun Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo) from the "zombies aren't the only monsters" kdrama Happiness.
She was a good person in a bad situation who kept trying to make the world a little better even though the people in it were making her angry and sad.
#dramajobchallenge
Gotta be Yun Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo) from the "zombies aren't the only monsters" kdrama Happiness.
She was a good person in a bad situation who kept trying to make the world a little better even though the people in it were making her angry and sad.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 11: Dancer
I have a bunch of dramas with dancers in my plan-to-watch list, but only one dancer in dramas I've finished: Park Ung Sik (Yoo Hyeon Su) the dance teacher, village mayor(?), and 3ML from The Divorce Insurance. He was a charmingly weird, sweetly supportive fellow.
#dramajobchallenge
I have a bunch of dramas with dancers in my plan-to-watch list, but only one dancer in dramas I've finished: Park Ung Sik (Yoo Hyeon Su) the dance teacher, village mayor(?), and 3ML from The Divorce Insurance. He was a charmingly weird, sweetly supportive fellow.
#dramajobchallenge
September 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Day 11: Dancer
I have a bunch of dramas with dancers in my plan-to-watch list, but only one dancer in dramas I've finished: Park Ung Sik (Yoo Hyeon Su) the dance teacher, village mayor(?), and 3ML from The Divorce Insurance. He was a charmingly weird, sweetly supportive fellow.
#dramajobchallenge
I have a bunch of dramas with dancers in my plan-to-watch list, but only one dancer in dramas I've finished: Park Ung Sik (Yoo Hyeon Su) the dance teacher, village mayor(?), and 3ML from The Divorce Insurance. He was a charmingly weird, sweetly supportive fellow.
#dramajobchallenge
Other amazing PAs I haven't seen mentioned yet:
Bai Jing (Han Le Yao) from a favourite mini Secretary Bai Wants to Resign Every Day.
The long-suffering Jung Se Yeon (Seo Eun Soo) from Unlock My Boss.
Cha Seong Hun (Kim Min Gyu) from Business Proposal, and not just for the glasses scene (iykyk).
Bai Jing (Han Le Yao) from a favourite mini Secretary Bai Wants to Resign Every Day.
The long-suffering Jung Se Yeon (Seo Eun Soo) from Unlock My Boss.
Cha Seong Hun (Kim Min Gyu) from Business Proposal, and not just for the glasses scene (iykyk).
September 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Other amazing PAs I haven't seen mentioned yet:
Bai Jing (Han Le Yao) from a favourite mini Secretary Bai Wants to Resign Every Day.
The long-suffering Jung Se Yeon (Seo Eun Soo) from Unlock My Boss.
Cha Seong Hun (Kim Min Gyu) from Business Proposal, and not just for the glasses scene (iykyk).
Bai Jing (Han Le Yao) from a favourite mini Secretary Bai Wants to Resign Every Day.
The long-suffering Jung Se Yeon (Seo Eun Soo) from Unlock My Boss.
Cha Seong Hun (Kim Min Gyu) from Business Proposal, and not just for the glasses scene (iykyk).
Day 10: PA
There is no one like Serizawa Ichika (Kinami Haruka) in the #jdrama Billion x School. Of course, no other PA has had to deal with a boss like Kagami Rei!
She stole my heart in this show. What a gem.
Honourable mentions below because I struggled to choose this one.
#dramajobchallenge
There is no one like Serizawa Ichika (Kinami Haruka) in the #jdrama Billion x School. Of course, no other PA has had to deal with a boss like Kagami Rei!
She stole my heart in this show. What a gem.
Honourable mentions below because I struggled to choose this one.
#dramajobchallenge
September 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Day 10: PA
There is no one like Serizawa Ichika (Kinami Haruka) in the #jdrama Billion x School. Of course, no other PA has had to deal with a boss like Kagami Rei!
She stole my heart in this show. What a gem.
Honourable mentions below because I struggled to choose this one.
#dramajobchallenge
There is no one like Serizawa Ichika (Kinami Haruka) in the #jdrama Billion x School. Of course, no other PA has had to deal with a boss like Kagami Rei!
She stole my heart in this show. What a gem.
Honourable mentions below because I struggled to choose this one.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 9: Scientist
This is definitely geologist Su Ji Shi (Song Yang Fri) from Exploration Method of Love. Even though she was pretending to be her actor sister, her inner rock geek couldn't be suppressed. I appreciated that it was her nerdiness that brought friendships and love.
#dramajobchallenge
This is definitely geologist Su Ji Shi (Song Yang Fri) from Exploration Method of Love. Even though she was pretending to be her actor sister, her inner rock geek couldn't be suppressed. I appreciated that it was her nerdiness that brought friendships and love.
#dramajobchallenge
September 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Day 9: Scientist
This is definitely geologist Su Ji Shi (Song Yang Fri) from Exploration Method of Love. Even though she was pretending to be her actor sister, her inner rock geek couldn't be suppressed. I appreciated that it was her nerdiness that brought friendships and love.
#dramajobchallenge
This is definitely geologist Su Ji Shi (Song Yang Fri) from Exploration Method of Love. Even though she was pretending to be her actor sister, her inner rock geek couldn't be suppressed. I appreciated that it was her nerdiness that brought friendships and love.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 8: Restaurant Owner
The sisters Xia from Rewriting Destiny (2022) are my pick. Baker Liu Qing (Hu Dan Dan) and business manager Yu Bing (Dong Si Yi) are an absolute hoot - funny ladies with a fantastic sister bond in a light and amusing show.
#dramajobchallenge
The sisters Xia from Rewriting Destiny (2022) are my pick. Baker Liu Qing (Hu Dan Dan) and business manager Yu Bing (Dong Si Yi) are an absolute hoot - funny ladies with a fantastic sister bond in a light and amusing show.
#dramajobchallenge
September 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Day 8: Restaurant Owner
The sisters Xia from Rewriting Destiny (2022) are my pick. Baker Liu Qing (Hu Dan Dan) and business manager Yu Bing (Dong Si Yi) are an absolute hoot - funny ladies with a fantastic sister bond in a light and amusing show.
#dramajobchallenge
The sisters Xia from Rewriting Destiny (2022) are my pick. Baker Liu Qing (Hu Dan Dan) and business manager Yu Bing (Dong Si Yi) are an absolute hoot - funny ladies with a fantastic sister bond in a light and amusing show.
#dramajobchallenge
Day 7: CEO
Office dramas are my jam so I had lots to choose from, and yet this was easy:
Park In Seong (Chae Jong Hyeop) as the accidental CEO in Unlock My Boss was a stellar performance in a great show. He was vulnerable, strong, funny, thoughtful, and kind. So good!
#dramajobchallenge
Office dramas are my jam so I had lots to choose from, and yet this was easy:
Park In Seong (Chae Jong Hyeop) as the accidental CEO in Unlock My Boss was a stellar performance in a great show. He was vulnerable, strong, funny, thoughtful, and kind. So good!
#dramajobchallenge
September 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Day 7: CEO
Office dramas are my jam so I had lots to choose from, and yet this was easy:
Park In Seong (Chae Jong Hyeop) as the accidental CEO in Unlock My Boss was a stellar performance in a great show. He was vulnerable, strong, funny, thoughtful, and kind. So good!
#dramajobchallenge
Office dramas are my jam so I had lots to choose from, and yet this was easy:
Park In Seong (Chae Jong Hyeop) as the accidental CEO in Unlock My Boss was a stellar performance in a great show. He was vulnerable, strong, funny, thoughtful, and kind. So good!
#dramajobchallenge
Day 6: Chef
I enjoy food dramas, but I utterly *adore* Mystic Pop-up Bar. Chef Gwi (Choi Won Young) is simply lovely as a cook and counterbalance to the chaos that is Wol Ju. There's nothing else to say that isn't a massive spoiler, so I'll just make heart eyes at all of them.
#dramajobchallenge
I enjoy food dramas, but I utterly *adore* Mystic Pop-up Bar. Chef Gwi (Choi Won Young) is simply lovely as a cook and counterbalance to the chaos that is Wol Ju. There's nothing else to say that isn't a massive spoiler, so I'll just make heart eyes at all of them.
#dramajobchallenge
September 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Day 6: Chef
I enjoy food dramas, but I utterly *adore* Mystic Pop-up Bar. Chef Gwi (Choi Won Young) is simply lovely as a cook and counterbalance to the chaos that is Wol Ju. There's nothing else to say that isn't a massive spoiler, so I'll just make heart eyes at all of them.
#dramajobchallenge
I enjoy food dramas, but I utterly *adore* Mystic Pop-up Bar. Chef Gwi (Choi Won Young) is simply lovely as a cook and counterbalance to the chaos that is Wol Ju. There's nothing else to say that isn't a massive spoiler, so I'll just make heart eyes at all of them.
#dramajobchallenge