The Drama Life; Why American T.V. is Dead to Me.

This summer has been the beginning of the end for me. Cali introduced me to the world of Korean dramas and I haven't looked back since. I have watched unmentionable hours of K-dramas. I have started to pick up several Korean expressions and mannerisms. It is too the point that the other day in class after introducing myself I bowed in the typical Asian fashion. I eat Kimchee regularly (much to the chagrin of my roommates) , and food always tasted better with chopsticks. However whenever people learn of my new K-drama lifestyle they always as, "what do you even like about Korean dramas?" The answer my friends is simple, allow me to elaborate.


In K-drama land when you are committed to someone there is no going back. Usually it is a long journey to get there, but their devotion knows no bounds. I find it refreshing in every drama I watch that the characters are consistent in their commitments.

                                              (The Master's Sun)


All dramas have wonderful love stories. They all follow the same basic plot structure which goes something like this: Poor nice girl has an strange encounter with an exceedingly wealthy CEO guy. He is usually very cold and rather rude. Through continued encounters the CEO softens and realizes that the girl has many wonderful qualities that he lacks, and of course they fall in love. There is always a second male lead who is the epitome of charm and sweetness. The second male lead is also in love with the girl, but alas she always ends up with the CEO

Each show is one season long with about 20 episodes per season, which is the perfect so length I think!

Every show has a lot of character development. As I mentioned before, the male leads all go through a massive change as they get to know the women in their lives, but the women as well change a lot. In most shows, the girls always take time away to find out who they really are and who the belong with. Sometimes they go away for a period of time to learn new things, or to find what is important to them. It is only after these personal journeys that they are able to fully understand their love interest. 

(Fated to Love You)

(The Master's Sun)

Also K-dramas are hysterical! I don't even know how to describe that one, but they are really quite funny. 

They hardly every show any forms of physical intimacy so when characters even sit next to each other it's a big deal. Some k-drama classic moves:

(Playful Kiss)

1. the open eyed kiss. One of the parties is usually very surprised by this particular display of affection. 

And 2. The Wrist Hold. This is usually about as scandalous as it gets. 

Korean Dramas are pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to television. So if you are looking for an uplifting, heart warming (and sometimes wrenching) story I can suggest a few!