My 'How To Watch Drama' guidelines

This by all means, is just what I like to do and should not be taken too seriously if you disagree.

1. If it's a new drama, try to limit yourself to news articles and trailers. I find just skimming through stills or watching just one trailer is enough. If you're adamant and read every article to the bone, watch every trailer, the drama loses spark bit by bit. A new drama should be anticipated with a 'fresh feeling'.

2. If it's a drama that has aired, skim the reviews first, but not in detail! Just try to get one message everyone who has watched it wants you to get: is it worth watching or not? Or, heck don't search for a review and dive right into it. If you find it's not your cup of tea early on, just discard it.

3. Whilst watching a drama that has already aired, do not watch too much at once continously. Even the really good dramas that want you watching one after another should get a break. Why? There are 2 reasons.

a. You will slowly get tired. (Even for the best of the dramas)
b. You'll want to savour and indulge into the drama. Let it seep into every crevice. We all know, all good things come to an end. However, do not let it settle too long or you will soon lose interest and it'll be hard to pick it up again (my prime example: Queen Seon Deok. I have yet to finish...)

4. I find "live dramas" are the toughest to watch. For one, you have to wait for the subtitles. Second, after finishing the two episodes they release each week (korean dramas) there's that agonizing wait period. These two combined can easily lead to disinterest. So there's really no trick to it. I suggest try watching it the day it comes out (comes out on Wednesday, watch it on Wednesday). Some popular shows have quick subtitles, but you just have to wait until the evening or night. This way, your level of interest can still stay strong.