9/07/2012

Reasons Why Foreign Audiences That Watch Korean Dramas Are Enthralled

By Casandra Cotton


Korean dramas have become increasingly accessible and popular worldwide. During the last decade especially, these modern cultural productions are drawing an increasingly larger fan base among foreign audiences beyond Asia. Apart from top-notch acting and technical expertise that go into making the films, modern Korea are drawing large numbers of visitors inspired by what viewers elsewhere see on TV entertainment channels. Here are reasons why everyone wants to watch Korean dramas on screen these days.

People generally find events in the lives of others in far-away, mystery-clad, foreign societies fascinating. Even though human struggles and triumphs are universal, how others deal with these and overcome personal obstacles remain intriguing to foreign eyes and ears. K-drama fiction offers foreign viewers answers, insights, and more intriguing questions about life in that part of the world.

The quality and extent of acting, directing, writing and production that go into these works are superb. Aside from the aesthetic appeal and allure of watching gorgeous female and male stars on screen, the actors are highly professional, bringing depth and conviction to performances. No wonder many of the main actors and actresses have become household names well beyond the borders of the country.

Seeing modern life in Korea on screen, although dramatically displayed in fiction form, excites young and older audiences worldwide. However, historical tales of love, betrayal, hardship and triumph are especially watchable. Traditional life displayed on screen also offer rich insights into an ancient culture with elaborate costumes, fashions, martial arts action and events that helped to shape modern Korea.

The global presence of the internet makes it possible for millions of viewers looking for top-notch entertainment to tune in to the K-drama phenomenon anywhere, anytime. Online channels solely dedicated to K-drama showings are up and running 24 hours per day. This makes watching new episodes and reruns convenient. It also offers fans the chance to stay in touch with news about the off-screen lives of the stars.

Evidence for the rising popularity of these dramatic tales can be found in the numbers of foreigners visiting the country to see the places where many famous scenes were shot. Reconstructed historical dwellings, as well as the tombs of royalty and the preserved abodes of ordinary heroic folks depicted in movies have become big tourist attractions. This no doubt motivates producers and writers to keep working on new material to satisfy the needs of the growing fan base.

The power of attractive female actors in pulling especially male viewers to the screen is beyond dispute. Aside from superb acting talent, many go on to star in big screen films along with male counterparts. Aesthetic appeal therefore plays a huge role in these films gaining in popularity all over the world.

Probably the most compelling reason why foreign audiences love to watch Korean dramas is the captivating access these offer viewers into both modern and ancient lifestyles and culture. The stories, themes, and issues portrayed are fairly universal and familiar. So tune in and start sharing in the fascination TV viewers and cinema goers worldwide enjoy when watching K-pop on screen.




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