Lovers in Bloom

무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다 ‧ Drama ‧ 2017

Marriage in Korea

Cookie Author

Aug 20, 2017 02:31 pm

Hi guys,

Can you explain to me why Tae Jin and Goong Hwa's is so difficult? For example, why should she marry someone who's divorced but can't marry a bachelor? The status of a widow is somehow seeing as "inferior" in Korea? I wanted to understand if this portraits well Korean culture or if it's an exaggeration.

Does anyone know anything about this subject?

Timbone

Aug 31, 2017 01:06 am

Sadly, you maybe right. In conservative cultures, such behavior is very normal. Classes still exist. I recommend you learn more about "Leftover Women" phenomenon in China.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irfd74z52Cw&list=P...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8g5XwN9Iho&list=P...

Green Chair also looks at an odd Korean law about couples.
It was also mentioned that until about a decade ago it is illegal to marry someone with the same last name in Korea even if they are not related

Cookie Author

Sep 9, 2017 05:59 pm

Thank you very much Timbone!

I knew about the blind dates that some parents arrange for their children. But I had never heard about the Marriage Market. It's really shocking. Are you referring to the movie Green Chair? From 2005 or 2013? They both seem interesting but their classifications are really low. I will try to get more information about this topic.

Thank you for your insight about the subject.

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Details

Title: Lovers in Bloom
Type: Drama
Format: Standard Series
Country: South Korea
Episodes: 120
Aired: May 29, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017
Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Original Network: KBS1
Duration: 35 min.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Melodrama
Tags: Workplace Setting, Police Department Setting, Boxer Female Lead, Police Officer Female Lead, Police Officer Male Lead, Stubborn Female Lead, Arrogant Male Lead, Warm Female Lead, Cold Male Lead, Flashback To Past
Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older