Ani, aniyasa, kamsamida, unni, abba, sarangae, sunbae, etc…might be misspelled but are some of the few words that got added to my limited vocabulary solely because I watch uniquely innovative and lively Korean dramas. It might sound weird but the fact is I feel short of words to express my love and admiration for these dramas. Their story, rom-com element, sets, acting, styling, fashion, dialogues, portrayal of relationships, (sorry if i missed anything)…everything is so great that no one can avoid praising them enough!
My first ever K-drama was My Princess, which kind of ignited a chain-reaction and till today I am pleased to be hooked to them. Besides all the extravagance and showcase of their glam world, my praise is leveled on their super-inquisitive factor, which often is new and propels me to Google. For example, their historical dramas, like Faith inspired me to read their history and know their beginnings. Recently, Kill Me Heal Me, a psychological thriller with the right tinge of rom-com dwelled me into the world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
What else to say, K-dramas also enlightened me with the K-pop culture and as a result, now I have some of their OSTs added in my playlists. Furthermore, they also broadened my vision on being multi-talented, as 99% of their actors or media people (especially young) are mastered on three or four skills, like acting, signing, directing, writing, modeling, etc, as Ku Hye Sun (Boys Over Flower famed girl). Moreover, their school based dramas like School 2013 truly depict their studious, knowledge centered, and striving for excellence culture. No doubt, Koreans are hardcore workaholics, which really becomes apparent by noticing the active lifestyle of their older generation.
Last but not the least, being an Asian, besides the food, which I also started to admire, be it be their world-renowned Kimchii and Kimbibap, I can truly relate myself with the true to life portrayal of relationships. Elders' stubbornness & dignity, their definition of self-respect, regime bound household, limitations set by rules and regulations, respect for women are just the few out of many examples depicted in their dramas. I must acknowledge, they truly define and defend a joint-family system along with respect for the elders.
WOOOH….after praising so much, following is the list of some of my favorite/well-known K-dramas: Boys Over Flower, Secret Garden, Gong, My Love from Another Star, You are Beautiful, Heirs, Full House, Playful Kiss, Rooftop Prince, Heartstrings, Coffee Prince, Master’s Sun, Its Ok That’s Love, City Hunter, Healer, Prime Minister and I, Emergency Couple, Dream High…and my recent ongoing favorite She Was Beautiful…
…my list of course continues, but by the time you finish watching them..you will also, just like me, become addicted and would be able to pick your next choice. So fasten your seat-belts and ignite your ride into an infinite world!
[Trust me you won’t regret]
