*End of the Year Drama Challenge 2023*
I'm gonna try to make this a thread. Yay for the ability to edit posts, I suppose? I'll also link in the post(s?) that isn't (aren't?) in order.
End of the Year Drama Challenge: 2023
[Current branch: For Now]
Day 13: A drama you found boring
When it comes to vampire media, there's a lot of tedium and mediocrity I'm willing to overlook.
However, two dramas that I found too boring to bear: Love at First Taste, and Vampire Flower.
I was kinder to Vampire Flower, giving it a 3.5 out of 10 on MDL.
Love at First Taste, I gave a 1. I don't even know why it was titled that, bc iirc, no biting even happened?
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Day 14: A production crew member who caught your attention
#GolfTanwarin Sukkhapisit
According to MDL:
“Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, nicknamed Golf, is a non-binary filmmaker, actor, writer and politician born in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.”
Where do I begin? Their varied career? The fact that they’re #nonbinary?
How about the fact that they’re the first openly transgender member of parliament in Thailand's House of Representatives?
Much respect.
#EYDC2023
Day 15: A trope you loved seeing in 2023
“The person who they thought was their love rival is now their love interest.” Especially when somewhere in there, said “rival” agrees to help the character woo their initial crush.
Examples include: #BeMyFavorite #HiddenAgenda and, if you squint and ignore the second half, #LoveInTheAir.
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Day 16: Best actress of 2023
Honestly, I was having so much trouble with this one initially— then having 2 to 3 candidates, and having trouble choosing. But I think I’ve got this sorted now.
First off #PrimChanikarn Tangkabodee for her role as Fa in #Eclipse. Fa as a character has a lot of range to me. From adventurous, to terrified, to smugly ahead of the game, the role really gave Prim the opportunity to shine, and she did.
If you’re curious as to the runners up: #GoMinSi as Lee Eun Yoo and #LeeSiYoung as Seo Yi Kyung, both from #SweetHome2 (and #SweetHome ). In that order.
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Day 17: Best actor of 2023
This would have been trickier early in the month. However, this one is going to #SongKang.
For starters, his acting as #ChaHyunsu in #SweetHome2 was great. That season allowed us to see many sides of the character. Including, at times, to be a little out of his shell.
But also! His role in #MyDemon as #JungGuwon is the first time I’ve seen him in a romantic comedy role, and he’s great at that, too. Including physical comedy.
And yes, I was considering #WinMetawin for Ajin in #Enigma. At this rate people are going to think I only saw two dramas this year. 
Its okay. Day 18… is not going to help that assumption.
#EYDC2023
*coughs* you saw nothing, this is totally on time...
Day 19: A drama that made you laugh.
Most dramas make me laugh. They're emotionally varied that way.
But the one that comes immediately to mind, is #OhNoHereComesTrouble for its consistently sharp humor. With timing, physical acting, and great lines, it's the funniest drama I saw in 2023.
Honorable mention goes to #KinnPorsche for Porsche being a complete and utter gremlin.
@glitchontwitch they sound amazing
@glitchontwitch Enigma filled in some of the spaces left by Bokura no Shokutaku and Moonlight Chicken in my list :)
@glitchontwitch it is their own fault for making Enigma so good!
@glitchontwitch Does this mean you've started The Eclipse or just read about it?
Also, the screenwriter/director for Not Me, Anucha Boonyawatana, is a trans woman.
@emmaaum Uh, a month later, but The Eclipse is one of those shows where I saw a lot of it, but not in order, or all at once.
I plan to go back and rewatch it properly. At the time I was skimming it, I was singing its praises in a discord server I was on.
@glitchontwitch imo it's worth whatever attention you can give it. not the mystery thriller whatever plot, but the relationship between the boys.