Koreans will be offended hearing generalizations like that… To follow your logic- fast food is very prevalent in American culture and because someone doesn’t like it they shouldn’t watch American shows just because it’s “part of the culture”. And let’s be real - most of the Korean dramas are heavy with product placement and many of those are alcohol related. So here is the direct financial link (just like it was with cigarettes not long ago) promoting these in popular culture. There are things to admire about any given culture and things not to. Being immersed in two cultures (born in one and living in another) nothing offends me more than similar generalizations from one side or the other. If drinking - what goes inside your body - is not a personal choice - then what is it?! Well, it’s really interesting to have discussions like this in this day and age…
wow that’s rough! you don’t necessarily need to accept every aspect of the Korean culture to like the rest of it! what kind of logic is that? alcohol has been around in almost every country for centuries but it is a poison in any amount of consumption - and because people were drinking it for generations doesn’t make it less of a poison.. It is a personal choice that each of us make but glorifying alcohol in the extend Koreans do (for some wild reason) is detrimental for their own society… It’s like smoking in the movies back when…and where are we now with smoking?!..
Ep. 5 I absolutely hate this glorification of alcohol drinking. She is so sorry for him because he does not drink?!?!?…
LOL welcome to k-drama! Isn’t alcohol/being drunk as a skunk a plot device of EVERY k-drama out there?! I am seriously looking for a Korean show where not a single character is shown drinking - I think there are none 😆
It’s the way they was talking in the restaurant indirectly and FL was basically like I’m about to break up…
Thanks for sharing! I heard about them but haven’t watched yet. Will definitely check out your list 😁 JHI is incredible - can’t wait for his new drama to come out with Jung So Min.
For anyone looking for a Lee Sang Yi love-line fulfilled; 'Once Again' is pretty satisfying (though it is a daytime…
Indeed! It’s a good thing for an actor to be visible as a 2nd ML - but it breaks my heart and want to see him in a leading role. Fell in ❤️ with this actor thanks to Once again. For me that was the main couple and made me watch the series throughout… If only I could rewatch only their moments would be great- 50 ep to fast forward all the other scenes is too much…LOL
For me, Jung Somin is one of the best kdrama actresses you can always trust without even reading the summary of…
Jung So Min is so amazing. I think it’s healthy for her to take a break after big projects. I can only imagine the demands of the filming back to back. I’d rather see her less often but know she goes on each project renewed and with full strength.
Lol Ageeed! I liked the 1st episode but it progressively got boring…Currently stuck on ep 9… And now reading…
I think based on our prior conversations our tastes are very much alike that’s why I appreciate so much your recs - Thank you!! Crazy love was on my list for a while- still haven’t bought access but will do! thanks again!! 🤜🤛
Lol Ageeed! I liked the 1st episode but it progressively got boring…Currently stuck on ep 9… And now reading…
Wise move.. after reading your thoughts was thinking why did I persevered for so long… LOL… 😭 Nice seeing you in comments by the way 😊 Wonder if you have any recommendations for new dramas that you’re enjoying now? I’m only savoring Welcome to Samdalri for now. others basically as a filler 😜
Lol Ageeed! I liked the 1st episode but it progressively got boring…Currently stuck on ep 9… And now reading about the ending doesn’t make sense to continue 😅
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To follow your logic- fast food is very prevalent in American culture and because someone doesn’t like it they shouldn’t watch American shows just because it’s “part of the culture”.
And let’s be real - most of the Korean dramas are heavy with product placement and many of those are alcohol related. So here is the direct financial link (just like it was with cigarettes not long ago) promoting these in popular culture.
There are things to admire about any given culture and things not to. Being immersed in two cultures (born in one and living in another) nothing offends me more than similar generalizations from one side or the other.
If drinking - what goes inside your body - is not a personal choice - then what is it?!
Well, it’s really interesting to have discussions like this in this day and age…
you don’t necessarily need to accept every aspect of the Korean culture to like the rest of it! what kind of logic is that? alcohol has been around in almost every country for centuries but it is a poison in any amount of consumption - and because people were drinking it for generations doesn’t make it less of a poison.. It is a personal choice that each of us make but glorifying alcohol in the extend Koreans do (for some wild reason) is detrimental for their own society… It’s like smoking in the movies back when…and where are we now with smoking?!..
I am seriously looking for a Korean show where not a single character is shown drinking - I think there are none 😆
JHI is incredible - can’t wait for his new drama to come out with Jung So Min.
What are your other two favorites?
Always on a look out for a good drama…
this is my all time fav drama so I’m biased - but yeah definitely underrated here on MDL
I’m only savoring Welcome to Samdalri for now. others basically as a filler 😜