Why Watch Korean Dramas?

During the Q, if you’re like me you’ve pretty much plowed your way through any and  everything Netflix, Hulu and Amazon have to offer.  From Tiger King, through brooding mysteries, dark comedies and historical dramas, it’s feeling a bit desolate.

We live in exciting times at the moment and sometimes we need some pure escape to save our mental health. In my quest for something that doesn’t suck the life out of me I have discovered the guilty pleasure of watching Korean dramas.

To quote the director of the 2019 Academy Awards Best Picture (Parasite), Bong Joon Ho, there’s a whole new world of entertainment for those willing “to overcome the one-inch barrier of subtitles.”

  • Are you hungry for? 

– happy endings

– emotionally engaging, well constructed plots

– intriguing multi-dimensional characters

– a culturally expanding experience 

and yes the cinematography is good.

Rip roaring fun and an educational experience — what’s not to love?

If you like a good story with romance, adventure, interesting plot twists and characters you care about, this is a whole new world of entertainment .

Preview of Blog #2 – Tips for Americans Watching Kdramas and recommendations for some excellent dramas to get you started.