Korean Dramas Posted by Ginny on Mar 30, 2009 in Culture
Korean soap operas are called drama (드라마). Unlike the soaps in the U.S., Korean dramas (드라마) run about three months to six months long. Here is a list of Korean dramas (드라마) that have been well received by the international public:
Full House (풀하우스): It’s been especially popular in Taiwan and stars the female lead Song Hye Kyo (송혜교) and male lead Rain (비). It’s a love story with the theme being opposites attract.
Winter Sonata (겨울 연가): It caused a huge phenomena back in Japan for Korean dramas (드라마). The male lead is Bae Young Jun (배용준) and the female lead is Choi Jiwoo (최지우). It’s another love story with the theme being that some couples are just meant to be together no matter what.
Jewel in the Palace (대장금): Was a hit in China. The story highlights the ups and downs of a woman trying to survive the harsh world of palace life. The protagonist of the story is played by the real life Lee Youngae (이영애). The theme of the story is that persistence will pay off and that people who do good will prevail.
Of course this isn’t a full compilation of all the dramas (드라마) that have been popular with audiences, but it’s a start.
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Comments:
dhara:
i saw this serial by durdarshan. i like this story so much. i imprss to chinas culture.
Stella:
Hello ~~ I am Korean drama addict too… Korean drama really nice to watch… there are many more Korean drama such as Boys over flowers and Partner… Even though there are Japanese version and Taiwan version of Boys over flowers, but for me, Korean version is the Best =)
lhady_anamarie:
hi i was here because i want too teach me how too speak Korean language its only okey for you i was decide too how speak Korean language because if i graduate in high school i pick course an interpreter so i study now for advance this is my Yahoo messenger if you want to be my tutorial anamariesolano@yahoo.com
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ying:
Hi, I am a Korean drama addict too! I really love watching Korean dramas. Really looking forward for more dramas like BOF to be shown on the TV.
mannu:
i was korea for 7years ,ireally loved korean dramas&movies’specially the love&family related dramas,tough now i have returned to india istill can,t forget them ,could someone send korean drama cd,s?
sithu:
It is a very nice story….. I love it so much….