Welcome to the K-drama treasure hunt, where we all go looking for K-drama treasure in the form of tiny drama details that we know and love. Sometimes these details take the shape of well-worn tropes (oppa Band-Aiding) or storytelling devices (Top Secret Deadly Allergy), but other times it’s just details we know we’ve seen in other dramas, but need help putting all the clues together.
Each week we’ll put you on the hunt for a piece of K-drama treasure, and you can report your findings in the comments.
There’s no umpire in this game, so if you find the detail we’re looking for, drop the drama title (or even better, drama title + episode number) in the comments, and we’ll all take your word for it. Or, we’ll go binge watch just to see it play out.
And remember, we’re here to map our way to the treasures not to the plot twists! We know how exciting it can be to have all the hard-earned details stashed in your head, but let’s try to keep the spoilers out of the comments.
This week’s treasure:
Shirts with memorable messages
Your mission:
This week we’re looking for shirts with memorable messages written in English. Sometimes it’s a random word or phrase that stands out. And sometimes it’s the punchline to the scene — like in a recent episode of What Comes After Love when two characters are arguing and a third character is standing by wearing a shirt that says, “Calm Down.” If you know a funny, witty, or otherwise memorable message that came via a shirt, it counts in this round.
Reference drama:
What Comes After Love (Episode 1)
Have an idea for the next treasure hunt? Email your topic to hello @ dramabeans.com!