Discusion Post #5

[Hanchen Liu]

I had a keen interest in Korean culture since I started to watch Korean variety show such as Running Man, Take Care of My Refrigerator and Bear Child in My Family. It just like Korean drama and movies, which helps to spread Korean language and culture in their applying gather own unique brand of entertainment. However, unlike dramas and films which are generally considered to be authentic content, variety shows add a whole new level because the situations on-screen tend to be less scripted and the language more realistic. It is a friendly way for language learners because Korean variety shows are fun and every minute have something funny, brewing an unexpected twist or dilemma, which makes the show and language memorable. Moreover, most of the show are contextually and culturally insightful which gives me a powerful visual of Korean culture. For example, as I watched Running Man, they went to a traditional Korean market which was lined with stalls peddling about traditional Korean food like bibimbap and mandoo. I saw a different experience to live there! The show makes the process of learning Korean easier and happier.