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Rose
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Interested in many things, including history, theatre, books and food.
Having fun devouring the latest #cdrama and #kdrama releases!
#ShakespeareSunday is my happy place
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3 months on thought it would be fun to see how my top favourite watches for 2025 might have changed:

#cdrama
- Moonlight Mystique
- Les Belles
- Coroner's Diary
- The Rise of Ning
Day 9: Older dramas watched in 2025.

I watched many! These are a few of my top picks:

#Jdrama
My Love Mix-Up! (2021)
An Incurable Case of Love (2020)

#Kdrama
Dinner Mate (2020)
From Now On, Showtime! (2022)
Light on Me (2021)
Once Upon a Small Town (2022)
Love Your Enemy (2024)

#EYDC2025 1/2
December 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Didn't expect former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to get name dropped in a #kdrama, even I forgot he had been PM... we've had so many these last few years. 😅 On episode 1 of Pro Bono, unsure about it at the moment but will keep going!
December 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Finished 'Why is he still single?'. It wasn't the drama i expected, but so much more. Enjoyed watching! Very entertaining and would recommend. #cdrama
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: No Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney, Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
@tinacmml.bsky.social in case you were waiting on the edge of your seat, Alpha Drive One's album is avaliable for preorder now! 😄 I'm not keen on their first song.... but i still can't help but enjoy following my two favourites, lol.
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I am loving Dao the dog from 'Why is he still single?'. The interactions with the ML, hilarious and cute!

#cdrama
December 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Post your favorite LOTR character. Wrong answers only!
December 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Rise of Ning, Si Jin, Brocade Odyssey and then Blossoms in Adversity.... this was the best run of #cdrama watching I've had! Thank you followers for inspiring my watchlist and making sure I didn't miss these gems.
December 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Looks like 'Vendetta of An' will also be on Netflix. #cdrama
December 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Finished watching Blossoms in Adversity, and loved every minute of it! I watched before work, on breaks, after work and halted other watches. Was completely drawn into this world. Loved the main leads and the FL's family. Heartbreaking and fun moments. The ML looked great in fight scenes. #cdrama
December 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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" this is the time that the unjust man doth thrive." - Winter's Tale (A4, S4) #ShakespeareSunday
December 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Day 7: Your favourite character of 2025.

Ju Ji Hoon as Baek Gang Hyeok in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. #kdrama

youtu.be/c4sgs1WpYD0?...

#EYDC2025
The Trauma Code: Heroes on call, Binge-watch Angry Moments
YouTube video by Pick one
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December 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Day 6: A drama you dropped in 2025?

I dropped so many this year! The #cdrama releases i had been eagerly awaiting mostly turned out to be greatly disappointing.

No surprise to find Fox Spirit Matchmaker 3 was one I dropped. Lasted longer than with the first two but alas... no.

#EYDC2025
December 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Day 4: Favorite Original Song from a 2025 Drama

Started the year posting about the Moonlight Mystique soundtrack, so seems fitting to end with it too! One of my favourites of the year, and this song is epic:

Flowers Fall With No Trace - Sa Dingding #cdrama

youtu.be/LGMlBbDjNpI?...

#EYDC2025
花落无痕 (Flowers Fall With No Trace) - 萨顶顶 (Sa Dingding)《白月梵星 Moonlight Mystique》Chi/Eng/Pinyin lyrics
YouTube video by Peachey Blossom
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December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Day 3: Favourite actor discovered in 2025?

I can't pick just one! But have tried to narrow it down... 😅

Keng Harit Buayoi - Loved him in Khemjira. #ThaiDrama

Cheng Lei - ❤️ #cdrama

Zhang Wan Yi - ML in 2 dramas i watched this year, simply excellent!

#EYDC2025
December 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I've been enjoying this drama so far!
This #cdrama is coming to Viki! Not seen any reviews for it yet.
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@tinacmml.bsky.social I am half way through episode 1 of Blossoms In Adversity and already enjoying it far more than the other drama I had tried yesterday. Thank you for giving me the push to try this drama sooner!
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Day 1: Which country's dramas have you watched the most of in 2025?

Did a quick count and was surprised. At the start of 2025 kdrama was in the lead, midway had a big spate of Thai and jdrama watching, and end of year the cdrama tally picked up finally!

#kdrama = 22
#cdrama = 21

#EYDC2025
a man in a plaid shirt is saying " call it even "
ALT: a man in a plaid shirt is saying " call it even "
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December 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I have mostly been living here, in Yong An Dream! Another 2024 #cdrama that's turned out to be a gem. An unexpected joy to watch, and a fun troop of characters to get to know. I knew the ML, Jeremy Tsui, from Royal Rumours which was why I gave it a look. Highly recommend!
November 30, 2025 at 6:53 AM
This #cdrama is coming to Viki! Not seen any reviews for it yet.
November 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Legend of the Magnate starts on iqiyi today. Anyone else going to give this a try? #cdrama

youtu.be/aaKAJ4ZHe1w?...
【Official MV】#劉宇寧 獻唱的主題曲《萬兩》已上線!算盤一響,黃金萬兩! | 大生意人 Legend of the Magnate | #陳曉 #孫千 #羅一舟 #成泰燊
YouTube video by 海棠果 Drama Apple
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November 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Finished Brocade Odyssey! Didn't stop watching it or fast forwarded any episodes, lol. What a surprise of a drama, unexpectedly ended up as one of my favourite watches of the year! The face swapping that initially put me off watching ended up not being a bother. Loved it! #cdrama
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Reposted by Rose
The End of the Year Drama Challenge is back for its sixth year!

This is the 2025 edition for your enjoyment!

The challenge starts on December 1st. Use the tag #EYDC2025 to help others find your answers! It's hosted on both Bluesky and Twitter.
November 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Anyone else spot the Blue Meanie figurine at the start of Love on the Turquoise Land? Terrifying character from The Beatles' Yellow Submarine film. Still haunts me, that voice! *shudder* Was just amused at unexpectedly seeing it here! #cdrama
a cartoon character with a big smile on his face is standing in a field with trees in the background .
ALT: a cartoon character with a big smile on his face is standing in a field with trees in the background .
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November 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM