The success of Korean dramas

 

The success of Korean dramas

Korean dramas have grown rapidly in recent years and are gaining huge popularity worldwide. In this article, I will explain in detail the development stages of Korean dramas, reactions in each country, and their impact.

1.Stages of development of Korean dramas

Korean dramas have gone through three stages of development from the 1960s to the present.
From the 1960s to the 1990s, social dramas focusing on family and social issues were popular.
Since the 2000s, dramas of various genres such as romance, fantasy, and history have appeared and have been very successful both domestically and internationally.
In recent years, the popularity of Korean dramas has expanded all over the world due to the Hallyu craze.

2.ypical Drama Contents and Reasons for Popularity

Some Korean dramas that became popular in foreign countries and their reasons are as follows

"Descendants of the Sun"
Contents: A drama about a romance between a doctor and a soldier from the hospital mission, including elements of love, friendship, and adventure.
Reason: It has intrigued visitors, including a variety of factors, including wonderful action scenes, touching love stories, breakup and reunion, and hero stories.

"동이" (Jewel in the Palace)
Contents: It is a historical drama about Jang Bo-go, a high-quality food culture confectioner of the Joseon Dynasty, and deals with royal authority, politics, love and betrayal as the main elements.
Reason: It introduced traditional Korean food and culture and attracted foreigners' attention because it dealt with important events and figures in Korean history.

"궁" (Goong/Princess Hours)
Contents: A royal romance drama set in a virtual palace with an antique atmosphere compared to modern times, dealing with royal authority, love, and family ambition.
Reason: The dreamy yet attractive virtual palace setting and love story gained popularity by giving foreigners a different experience.

"Fell in love with the challenge" (Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo)
Contents: It is a romantic comedy drama about the love and growth of physical education students aiming for a sports competition.
Reasons: The story of fresh youth romance and the growth of college students has attracted not only teenagers but also generations of audiences.

"My Love from the Star"
Contents: A fantasy romance drama about an alien-human romance, dealing with time travel, space exploration, and the power of love.
Reason: Unique and funny fantasy elements and romantic love stories have received many people's attention and love.

In addition, various genres of Korean dramas such as "Reply 1997," "Mr. Sunshine," and "Kingdom" have become popular abroad. These works gained popularity for a variety of reasons, but their unique settings, great acting, reality, romance, and genre diversity attracted foreign audiences.

3.Reaction by country:

Korean dramas are receiving great interest and love in various countries.

Asia region:
Korean dramas are very popular mainly in Asia, and are aired in many countries, recording high viewership ratings.

china:
Korean dramas are particularly popular in China, and many dramas are being remade and aired in China.

Southeast Asia:
Korean dramas are also very popular in Southeast Asia and are enthusiastically supported by fans.

Europe and America:
In recent years, Korean dramas have gradually gained popularity in Europe and the Americas, and audience interest is increasing.

4.effect

The global popularity of Korean dramas has had a variety of influences, such as promoting Korea's culture, language, and history, and creating a Korean tourism craze.

tourism industry:
The area famous for Korean dramas has become a tourist attraction for many tourists and is a great help to the tourism industry.

Korean language education:
The number of people learning Korean through Korean dramas is increasing, which is having a positive impact on Korean language education.

K-Pop Wave:
The success of Korean dramas is one of the important elements of the Hallyu craze, raising interest in other fields such as Korean music and Korean films.

Korean dramas have gone through a stage of development and gained great popularity around the world, and are receiving great attention in various countries. This has a positive impact on the dissemination of Korean culture, the tourism industry, and Korean language education. I hope that more people will know the beautiful culture of Korea through Korean dramas in the future, and finally, I hope this article was helpful to you.