SDLC 112 Fourth Culture Post

[Hongzhen Chen]

I read an article talking about the reasons why Korean dramas are so addictive. According to the article, about 41 percent of South Korea's population watched the military-themed drama "Descendants of the Sun". In comparison, the sixth season finale of the "The waling dead" drew in 14 million US viewers, which is 4.4 percent of the population. In my opinion, K-dramas made me so addictive because of the following reasons. First of all, the central character is almost always the heroine , not the hero as happens in most TV dramas elsewhere. It is then not surprising that these dramas appeal so strongly to women viewers who make up most of the audience for K-Dramas. Secondly, the actors and actresses are attractive and they act surprisingly good. By now I have come to recognize some of them and delight in trying to remember where I had last seen them . For most of K-drama lovers ,  the heroine and hero must be attractive and good actors, otherwise we switch and try to find something else. In addition, the soundtrack that lingers long after the drama has ended. When the soundtrack plays, I can't help but relive my favorite drama moments. It might have been years since the drama first played on the screen. However, it makes no difference because the moment the soundtrack comes on, you are transported back to another time and place. Finally, in the end of the drama, things always turn out well. No matter how many tribulations the heroine goes through , in the end she emerges triumphant. Although sometimes, the director gives surprising ending and tries to make the story unpredictable. 

Reference: https://www.moviefone.com/2016/06/01/why-korean-dramas-are-some-of-the-most-addicting-tv-series-around/