I love the idea of a Korean affirmative that sounds like Yay. And unexpected Beisha! I'm really doomed if I am magically transported to any other than a very specific set of circumstances in China, though.

Magnificent Bastard with a backstory full of epic manpain

That definitely sounds worth a look - I had actually been a bit put off by the costume porn because I assumed it was in lieu of plot, but maybe its worth a go. Though I'm booked for autumn at the moment by NiF2 and planning to watch the original Skam fron the beginning, which I can justify to myself as educational. I shall await your report on the Story of Ming Lan.