Gone were the days where people watch Japanese drama serials on their Sony TV boxes. Now, its so different. The Koreans have somehow conquered and dominated the new era where popular stars like Rain and Song Hye Geok appear on Korean made Samsung LCD screens. Isn't it interesting how technology rides the waves of showbiz?
I was first introduced to Korean drama about two years ago and the first serial I watched was no other than the well acclaimed Fullhouse. If by now you do not know anything about Fullhouse , or which megastar played the lead actor in this popular serial,I suggest you find yourself a musuem. By the way, this hunk shares the same name as my pet daughter. ; )
Drama serials in general are an addiction and can definitely turn you into a couch potato - one that does nothing but strain their already tired eyes staring at the screen, slowly trying to fit yourself into the role of the leading actor or actress as you begin feeling their emotions. Often, you find yourself in tears watching Korean drama.Its magical how the stories can twist and turn - starting as lovers, the slowly finds out that they are siblings sharing the same father.
Music play a very critical role in Korean drama or movies. I remembered watching Taegukgi or Brotherhood, starring Won Bin and Jang Dong Gun. Its a movie about the Korean war and how two brothers were conscripted to fight the war. Forget the story plot but I can remember how the music made me feel the pain the brothers were going through, how every note played by the orchestra pulled strings in my heart, causing tears to flow endlessly. Perhaps, I am just a sensitive guy or maybe, a cry baby.
The next time you think you are one tough guy, heartless and unmoving, try catching a Korean movie, it would somehow bring that softer side of you out.
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