Thanks for sharing it was an interesting article. The link didn’t work properly for me it kept reloading the page but I googled it and read it that way.
It made me think of the very small theatres we see in the dramas where the audience is really close to the stage and there are usually only a few people present to witness the actors at work.
I called it out several times on this very website and more people were telling me I did not understand or there was no problem. Since it was their favorite, it should be overlooked.
Interesting article thanks for sharing. Can’t believe they didn’t mention Yumi’s cells but like they said they numbers were high and it was surprising how many of the titles I recognised.
I loved their attitude. All the mythical beasts were random, but I loved them, but most of all the Hukui (the baby tigers). The whole drama is staying with me. I loved Zhang Ruo Yun. What a great character. Like Joy of Life, he played a similar character, but different too – more exuberant in JOL. He manages to get humour into his roles, so he’s not boringly earnest. I’m wondering if I should watch another drama with him in it. Any recommendations?
Oh, interesting! As a historical note, I was in SK in the 80s and the Koreans all sang Elvis songs for karaoke (in the days when you had to actually know the lyrics, there wasn’t a screen with the words projected) so I can confirm Baz’s opinion.🎶
Thanks for sharing that interesting article of a summer programme for international students which contrasts with the article someone shared about women travelling to Korea to find their very own Oppa. Where the similarities came in for me was the phrase that everyone felt their version of Korea was THE Korea. It reminded me of when Americans say they love the British accent when there is no such thing with so many dialects existing according to location, class, age etc.
Not sure if the Dramabeans site is playing up for everyone but it’s has been freezing and bouncing around. It’s showing the notification for me when this response is clearly nested under Tizzard’s comment so not sure if he will see it.
I loved him in that role, and that show did such a good job of casting a lot of men who look like they could be up to shady business. You just didn’t know who was being honest for a very long time.
Yup, that was my first encounter of him too. Great ensemble drama that I’ve watched twice already. SSK plays so handsomely as the President’s Chief of Staff.
I’ll go to the dark side to see some and I’ll keep an eye out at the local cinema most likely to show, as well as Netflix and our TV station that may pick up some, as well the Korean film festival when it rolls round in my city. I’m always on the lookout.
Another non-Korean film that features a Korean actor is Ana Lily Amirpour’s Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, set in New Orleans and starring the stunning Jeon Jong-seo (Burning, The Call). It was at some film festival quite a while ago. I wonder when it will be released in cinemas.
wait… a season 2?? how can they tell the story and have a season 2………. i’m disheartened to read that the perspective was changed to be more relevant to the american audience… or did i misread that part…
well, i’m looking forward to watching it, regardless… hoping it does justice to the book.
*fingers crossed*
No, you are right, according to the reviewer… less focus on her story and more on the contrast between Korean and American cultures. I haven’t read the book, but on the basis of this review, I’m going to read the book and not sully my experience of that with the drama, or maybe decide later.
dramalover4ever
December 30, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Drugs in Korea highlights the differences in approach between Korea and the West. It helped me understand, but not excuse, Lee Sun-kyun’s tragedy.
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=
mmmmm
December 31, 2023 at 10:54 AM
I don’t think I can read this right now.
I’m still so very heartbroken.
💔
dramalover4ever
February 21, 2023 at 2:35 PM
These stats are startling, and for child abuse, tragic. They also explain the source for stories we get in k-drama.
https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1080636.html
dramadillo
February 21, 2023 at 11:37 PM
😢😢😢
dramalover4ever
January 31, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Bts Hidden Blade. This gives me so much joy.
Nessa (Bebe) 🌹
February 1, 2023 at 7:27 PM
This comparison put me on the floor when I saw it ROFL 🤣
https://vxtwitter.com/wangyibito/status/1620341966621020161?s=61&t=5lM1IGv1taID3o9gBWw58g
dramalover4ever
February 2, 2023 at 1:06 AM
Really?
Nessa (Bebe) 🌹
February 2, 2023 at 6:43 AM
Really lol
dramalover4ever
November 23, 2022 at 11:03 PM
Innate creativity. Koreans having something to say:
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=340385
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
November 23, 2022 at 11:11 PM
Thanks for sharing it was an interesting article. The link didn’t work properly for me it kept reloading the page but I googled it and read it that way.
It made me think of the very small theatres we see in the dramas where the audience is really close to the stage and there are usually only a few people present to witness the actors at work.
dramalover4ever
November 9, 2022 at 10:59 AM
On cultural insensitivity in kdramas
https://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20221109000713
dramadillo
November 9, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Thank you for sharing!
mmmmm
November 9, 2022 at 8:41 PM
Thanks for the article. It was a good read.
larelle79
November 10, 2022 at 7:59 AM
I called it out several times on this very website and more people were telling me I did not understand or there was no problem. Since it was their favorite, it should be overlooked.
Huh. Funny that.
dramalover4ever
October 8, 2022 at 1:37 PM
How Webtoons Became Go-To Source Material for Screen Adaptation in Korea
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=337444
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
October 8, 2022 at 6:12 PM
Interesting article thanks for sharing. Can’t believe they didn’t mention Yumi’s cells but like they said they numbers were high and it was surprising how many of the titles I recognised.
bbstl 🧹
October 9, 2022 at 8:30 AM
Thanks for posting this, really interesting.
dramalover4ever
August 3, 2022 at 3:34 AM
Carter, with Joo Won will be a must-see film. I\’ve been wondering what he\’s been up to. https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=333795
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
August 3, 2022 at 5:09 AM
Thanks for sharing. Looks like it will be an interesting watch for those who can handle these kinds of films.
dramalover4ever
July 22, 2022 at 10:43 PM
Sword, Snow Stride
dramalover4ever
July 22, 2022 at 10:44 PM
My precioussses
bong-soo
July 23, 2022 at 9:34 PM
Lol. Those little guys! I have completed 28 of 38 episodes (Viki US). I love it especially ML Zhang Ruo Yun.
dramalover4ever
July 23, 2022 at 11:09 PM
I loved their attitude. All the mythical beasts were random, but I loved them, but most of all the Hukui (the baby tigers). The whole drama is staying with me. I loved Zhang Ruo Yun. What a great character. Like Joy of Life, he played a similar character, but different too – more exuberant in JOL. He manages to get humour into his roles, so he’s not boringly earnest. I’m wondering if I should watch another drama with him in it. Any recommendations?
dramalover4ever
July 12, 2022 at 10:29 PM
This …
https://www.allkpop.com/article/2022/07/baz-luhrmann-director-of-the-film-elvis-says-he-wanted-to-work-with-k-pop-icons-after-watching-2pms-performance-6-years-ago
bbstl 🧹
July 13, 2022 at 7:33 AM
Oh, interesting! As a historical note, I was in SK in the 80s and the Koreans all sang Elvis songs for karaoke (in the days when you had to actually know the lyrics, there wasn’t a screen with the words projected) so I can confirm Baz’s opinion.🎶
dramalover4ever
July 13, 2022 at 9:29 AM
I love the way Koreans borrow, adapt and make their own into something entirely wonderful and original.
Ally
July 13, 2022 at 12:27 PM
@eazal
dramalover4ever
July 9, 2022 at 2:09 PM
Dragons, the weather and the dubious influence of makgeolli ( because dragons are real).
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=332363
bbstl 🧹
July 9, 2022 at 7:22 PM
Love it.
dramalover4ever
July 2, 2022 at 6:04 PM
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=332031
Korean studies and the K-Vibe.
I like what David Tizzard says about Orientalism and the switch from government funded soft diplomacy.
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
July 2, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Thanks for sharing that interesting article of a summer programme for international students which contrasts with the article someone shared about women travelling to Korea to find their very own Oppa. Where the similarities came in for me was the phrase that everyone felt their version of Korea was THE Korea. It reminded me of when Americans say they love the British accent when there is no such thing with so many dialects existing according to location, class, age etc.
dramalover4ever
July 3, 2022 at 1:34 AM
So true. I guess we all have our versions of Korea that are as much about ourselves as they are about the country. But that’s Orientalism, isn’t it.
Tizzard
July 4, 2022 at 7:08 AM
Thanks for reading. Appreciate you both taking the time to consider the ideas.
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
July 4, 2022 at 7:14 AM
Wow, was that your article? It was really well written, you must love your job♥️ Welcome to DramaBeans🙋♀️
dramalover4ever
July 4, 2022 at 3:31 PM
Wow!! It’s you. I always read your articles.
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
July 4, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Not sure if the Dramabeans site is playing up for everyone but it’s has been freezing and bouncing around. It’s showing the notification for me when this response is clearly nested under Tizzard’s comment so not sure if he will see it.
dramalover4ever
July 4, 2022 at 3:33 PM
I want to attend the classes. 😆
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
February 24, 2023 at 11:36 PM
@mellowarmadillo I think you will like this
dramalover4ever
June 1, 2022 at 8:40 PM
dramalover4ever
April 14, 2022 at 1:29 AM
So excited to see Son Seok-koo in My Liberation Notes.
PYC
April 14, 2022 at 9:31 PM
I’m yet to start My Liberation Notes but so looking forward to see the charismatic SSK in my screen again!!
dramalover4ever
April 15, 2022 at 12:23 AM
Just what I am looking for at the moment. 🔥 🔥 🔥
mugyuljoie is preciousss
April 15, 2022 at 1:35 AM
He does mysterious so well.
dramalover4ever
April 15, 2022 at 2:31 AM
I “discovered” him in Designated Survivor. It was difficult to know what sort of person he was in that for a while. V mysterious.
CS
April 15, 2022 at 7:23 AM
I loved him in that role, and that show did such a good job of casting a lot of men who look like they could be up to shady business. You just didn’t know who was being honest for a very long time.
PYC
April 15, 2022 at 9:17 AM
Yup, that was my first encounter of him too. Great ensemble drama that I’ve watched twice already. SSK plays so handsomely as the President’s Chief of Staff.
dramalover4ever
April 12, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Adding this because it has a list of new films I\’m wanting to catch up on.
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=327108
PYC
April 13, 2022 at 4:56 AM
What a list! But when will we be able to see these outside Korea??
dramalover4ever
April 13, 2022 at 12:43 PM
I’ll go to the dark side to see some and I’ll keep an eye out at the local cinema most likely to show, as well as Netflix and our TV station that may pick up some, as well the Korean film festival when it rolls round in my city. I’m always on the lookout.
PYC
April 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Broker is the one I look forward to most. Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Shoplifter is among the best movies I’ve seen in recent times.
knewbie
April 14, 2022 at 11:34 PM
Another non-Korean film that features a Korean actor is Ana Lily Amirpour’s Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon, set in New Orleans and starring the stunning Jeon Jong-seo (Burning, The Call). It was at some film festival quite a while ago. I wonder when it will be released in cinemas.
dramalover4ever
April 15, 2022 at 2:34 AM
I’ve only read about Shoplifter. It’s had v good reviews.
dramalover4ever
March 29, 2022 at 12:05 AM
Anyone who has suffered from student evaluations will recognise this.
https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=326343
Fly Colours
March 29, 2022 at 3:03 AM
I feel you. It seems like language instructors / private school teachers get universally treated like rubbish 🙄
dramalover4ever
March 24, 2022 at 11:05 PM
And this, Dr Romantic E1, S1
dramalover4ever
March 24, 2022 at 11:00 PM
This …
dramalover4ever
March 24, 2022 at 10:54 PM
Current dramas popular in SK.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/03/398_326084.html#.Yj1YJOyOypM.link
dramalover4ever
March 17, 2022 at 6:40 PM
A review of Pachinko in The Atlantic Magazine. https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/03/pachinko-apple-tv-series-review/627071/
spazmo
March 18, 2022 at 3:39 AM
wait… a season 2?? how can they tell the story and have a season 2………. i’m disheartened to read that the perspective was changed to be more relevant to the american audience… or did i misread that part…
well, i’m looking forward to watching it, regardless… hoping it does justice to the book.
*fingers crossed*
miss h
March 18, 2022 at 6:46 AM
From what I’ve read, they envision it as a four season show though as of now, it’s only been picked up for the first eight episodes.
spazmo
March 18, 2022 at 7:59 PM
well dangit… i only have a 3 month subscription to appleTV+…. grrrr.
might have to sign up later, becuz i really liked The Morning Show and i’m starting a few other shows…. man, they know how to suck you in, don’t they…
dramalover4ever
March 19, 2022 at 3:23 AM
No, you are right, according to the reviewer… less focus on her story and more on the contrast between Korean and American cultures. I haven’t read the book, but on the basis of this review, I’m going to read the book and not sully my experience of that with the drama, or maybe decide later.
spazmo
March 20, 2022 at 6:51 PM
i totally recommend reading the book – i bought it because i wanted a copy for myself to reread over and over later…
Zora
March 19, 2022 at 12:12 PM
That explains why I can’t find who played Noa 😒
spazmo
March 20, 2022 at 6:49 PM
i forgot that Noa is supposed to be the spitting image of Hansu… i’m assuming Lee Min Ho will be playing both parts? hmmm…. can’t wait for friday….
Zora
March 20, 2022 at 10:57 PM
Oh that would be interesting 🤔
dramalover4ever
March 13, 2022 at 11:02 PM
mmmmm
March 13, 2022 at 11:16 PM
It’s a wonderful show, Bo’s Jo.
dramalover4ever
March 13, 2022 at 11:52 PM
So beautiful.
pickleddragon
March 14, 2022 at 6:52 AM
perfection. this show could end right here and I’ll be happy forever.