Yes, it’s once again that time of the year you have been waiting for! It’s time to decide what we will be talking about on December. It’s time for #2023RoundUp!!!!!!!
Fot those of you who are new and wonder what is this RoundUp, you can find here the no-rules.
So this is what I came up with, 20 themes, some new, some old, some rephrased, and of course this is something we all do together and it, so please, feel free to make suggestions and we can add or remove themes.
1- Female lead you will never forget (for better or worse).
2- Male lead you will never forget (for better or worse).
3- Side character that stole the drama.
4- OTP you didn’t think you would adore.
5- The character that deserves a kimchi slap.
6- The drama Beanies convinced you to watch and you can’t be grateful enough.
7- The character who most screams for mental health care.
8- Best quote / one liner.
9- Your non k-drama recommendation.
10- Your 2023 crush.
11- Best suit wearer.
12- Most fashionable drama.
13- Best bromance / womance.
14- Your guilty pleasure.
15- Oldie (non 2023) you loved the most.
16- Favorite villain.
17- Best used trope / Best subverted trope.
18- Favorite kiss.
19- The OST you are obsessed with.
20- Best cameo
21- Freestyle
And if you wonder what are the dramas that aired in 2023, here you can check here.
I’m going to have to refer back to my MDL for this haha Surprisingly, I’ve been doing a good job of keeping it updated this year, and I can already tell even from not looking at my MDL of 2023, that most of my responses are going to be Cdrama related (because it’s mostly what I watch now), and the 1 Kdrama that might be sprinkled in is our beloved Attorney Woo Young Woo *insert dab*. Good thing for no rules 😂😂
I need to first of all figure out what is and isn’t a 2023 Drama before anything. I don’t even remember “Meet Yourself” as being a part of the 2023 lineup XD 2023 in dramas seems like such a blur to me LOL
Have you tried Fake it til you make it and Rememberance of things past? They are made by the same team and are part of the shorter episodes wave so only 12 episodes.
Remembrance of things past covers some seriously heavy issues in the work place and personal lives of each of the members of the friendship group so it’s not really calming like New Life Begins and Meet yourself were on the whole. However, I really liked the way they tackled the big issues. Unfortunately, one of the women in the group is a tick box character that I have noticed has to be present in most romances; very superficial and childish in their attitude to long term relationships. She was the odd one out in this group of friends much more so than in the other dramas that have shown this type of character. I dislike this type of character almost as much as the ever present male tick box character who is undermining of the female lead but acts as if they are their closest friend and have their best interests at heart. This male character is usually the second lead, therefore jealousy is a key characteristic.
🎉 I’ve been keeping notes all year! We start December 1, right?
@bebeswtz In addition to Eazal’s link, there’s usually an ‘official’ DB list of kdramas for the year posted around the beginning of December for use in the annual beanie awards.
Oooh thank you for the reminder of the DB List! I think I’m forgetting things because my mind is still feeling scattered and trying to wrap itself around the idea that 2023 is almost over 😵💫 Like, where did the time go??
It’s been such a poor drama year for me, I don’t really know if I have anything I want to suggest except, in light of that, for a “Show/s Beanies Loved and You Didn’t”
There has been many hateable characters this year, and that is why I thought of a “wider” concept as for “the kimchi slap” deserving character, that includes mums, in-laws, shitty boyfriends…
That’s fair. There are just so many of them that it makes sense to have sub-categories to me, lest the terrible mothers get superseded by other terribleness.
Remember there are no rules, so you can always freestyle when you want. Bur noting down all suggestions. We have a whole month to discuss what we’ll discuss in December 😎
Might I already suggest one answer for “7- The character who most screams for mental health care” ? Every single character in Perfect Marriage Revenge
Every single one of them. They’ll probably get a group discount.
Eazal
November 1, 2023 at 9:49 AM
My dear Beanies,
Yes, it’s once again that time of the year you have been waiting for! It’s time to decide what we will be talking about on December. It’s time for #2023RoundUp!!!!!!!
Fot those of you who are new and wonder what is this RoundUp, you can find here the no-rules.
So this is what I came up with, 20 themes, some new, some old, some rephrased, and of course this is something we all do together and it, so please, feel free to make suggestions and we can add or remove themes.
1- Female lead you will never forget (for better or worse).
2- Male lead you will never forget (for better or worse).
3- Side character that stole the drama.
4- OTP you didn’t think you would adore.
5- The character that deserves a kimchi slap.
6- The drama Beanies convinced you to watch and you can’t be grateful enough.
7- The character who most screams for mental health care.
8- Best quote / one liner.
9- Your non k-drama recommendation.
10- Your 2023 crush.
11- Best suit wearer.
12- Most fashionable drama.
13- Best bromance / womance.
14- Your guilty pleasure.
15- Oldie (non 2023) you loved the most.
16- Favorite villain.
17- Best used trope / Best subverted trope.
18- Favorite kiss.
19- The OST you are obsessed with.
20- Best cameo
21- Freestyle
And if you wonder what are the dramas that aired in 2023, here you can check here.
Can’t wait to hear all your suggestions!!
Eazal
November 1, 2023 at 9:50 AM
As the link doesn’t seem to work, you can see the no-rules here: https://www.dramabeans.com/members/eazal/activity/1273572/
TurtuallySarcastic
November 1, 2023 at 10:03 AM
…but I am not ready!😱
Eazal
November 1, 2023 at 10:57 AM
No one is, Turtie!!!! 😱😱😱😱
Bebe | Nessa❣️
November 1, 2023 at 10:26 AM
I’m going to have to refer back to my MDL for this haha Surprisingly, I’ve been doing a good job of keeping it updated this year, and I can already tell even from not looking at my MDL of 2023, that most of my responses are going to be Cdrama related (because it’s mostly what I watch now), and the 1 Kdrama that might be sprinkled in is our beloved Attorney Woo Young Woo *insert dab*. Good thing for no rules 😂😂
Eazal
November 1, 2023 at 10:59 AM
The no rules is just the best thing 😂😂😂
I will love to read all your entries for cdramas. I have tried many after Meet yourself but can’t just press play on episode 2 on none of them 😣
Bebe | Nessa❣️
November 1, 2023 at 11:14 AM
I need to first of all figure out what is and isn’t a 2023 Drama before anything. I don’t even remember “Meet Yourself” as being a part of the 2023 lineup XD 2023 in dramas seems like such a blur to me LOL
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
November 2, 2023 at 10:56 AM
Have you tried Fake it til you make it and Rememberance of things past? They are made by the same team and are part of the shorter episodes wave so only 12 episodes.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
November 2, 2023 at 11:26 AM
I’ve not watched either but have heard (read) great things about them 😊 Maybe it’s time I add these 2 onto my TBW (to be watched) list
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
November 2, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Let us know how you find them. My top 5 C dramas are:
Meet yourself
Go ahead
Remembrance of things past
Fake it till you make it
New Life Begins
Bebe | Nessa❣️
November 2, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Will do!!
Oh wow, all slice-of-life and calming dramas ♥️
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
November 2, 2023 at 2:06 PM
Remembrance of things past covers some seriously heavy issues in the work place and personal lives of each of the members of the friendship group so it’s not really calming like New Life Begins and Meet yourself were on the whole. However, I really liked the way they tackled the big issues. Unfortunately, one of the women in the group is a tick box character that I have noticed has to be present in most romances; very superficial and childish in their attitude to long term relationships. She was the odd one out in this group of friends much more so than in the other dramas that have shown this type of character. I dislike this type of character almost as much as the ever present male tick box character who is undermining of the female lead but acts as if they are their closest friend and have their best interests at heart. This male character is usually the second lead, therefore jealousy is a key characteristic.
Elinor is trapped in the timeslip
November 1, 2023 at 12:37 PM
🎉 I’ve been keeping notes all year! We start December 1, right?
@bebeswtz In addition to Eazal’s link, there’s usually an ‘official’ DB list of kdramas for the year posted around the beginning of December for use in the annual beanie awards.
Eazal
November 1, 2023 at 12:59 PM
Yes, we start in December 1st! Just share your notes and we will work out our list!!
Bebe | Nessa❣️
November 1, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Oooh thank you for the reminder of the DB List! I think I’m forgetting things because my mind is still feeling scattered and trying to wrap itself around the idea that 2023 is almost over 😵💫 Like, where did the time go??
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
November 1, 2023 at 6:57 PM
It’s been such a poor drama year for me, I don’t really know if I have anything I want to suggest except, in light of that, for a “Show/s Beanies Loved and You Didn’t”
Eazal
November 2, 2023 at 12:27 AM
This is a classic. We should get this in. Also: drama you loved that beanies hated.
💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
November 2, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Gracias
Unaspirated
November 1, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Can we do “Worst Mom”? There were sooooo many terrible mothers this year.
Eazal
November 2, 2023 at 12:29 AM
There has been many hateable characters this year, and that is why I thought of a “wider” concept as for “the kimchi slap” deserving character, that includes mums, in-laws, shitty boyfriends…
Unaspirated
November 2, 2023 at 4:25 AM
That’s fair. There are just so many of them that it makes sense to have sub-categories to me, lest the terrible mothers get superseded by other terribleness.
Eazal
November 2, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Remember there are no rules, so you can always freestyle when you want. Bur noting down all suggestions. We have a whole month to discuss what we’ll discuss in December 😎
Cecee
November 2, 2023 at 4:12 AM
Super list of ideas already…
Might I already suggest one answer for “7- The character who most screams for mental health care” ? Every single character in Perfect Marriage Revenge
Every single one of them. They’ll probably get a group discount.
fournier48
November 24, 2023 at 1:09 PM
This looks like so much fun! I can’t seem to access the no rules, though. Is it me or the link?
Eazal
November 24, 2023 at 1:21 PM
It is the link, check the first comment.