SDLC 111 Fourth Culture Post

[Hongzhen Chen]

I read an article called "Why Korean Dramas Are Popular?". It talked about the most common reasons why people become kpop or kdrama fans. As a big Korean drama fan, I always doubt the reasons why I am so obsessed and could not find a specific reason. This article gave me a better understanding of the production and stories behind the drama itself. According to the article, the first reason is that Korean drama is "Squeaky clean". The majority of K-Dramas are G-rated and very clean compared to American movies and television. Foul language is rare, violence is minimal, and love scenes rarely progress past kissing. In fact, even seeing a French kiss in a Korean drama is newsworthy. Some types of scenes make more impact to viewers when the show isn't flooded with them. Another reason is of course the attractive idols. There is a reason there are lots of "broody shower scenes" and "princess for a day makeovers" to be found in Korean shows. Other reasons such as romantic music, cool clothes, the format, addictive properties, etc also contribute to the popularity of Korean drama.