When I was a teenager around 17-18 years old, I remember I watched an Asian Drama called Meteor Garden. I was totally hooked with the handsome actors and beautiful actresses. I remember the actor group called F4 and had many posters of them in my room. Then life got busy and I never watched any Asian dramas anymore.
Back in 2020, when the Covid-19 hit, I noticed that there’s no TV shows on Netflix called Crash Landing Into You. It was a Korean drama and I was curious what it’s all about. That’s the beginning of my Korean drama watching addiction. I liked the actors, the storyline, the language, the music, the songs, and everything!
The Korean industry is booming right now. It’s so popular in Indonesia, but not only that, It’s popular in UAE, the country that I used to reside in, and It’s popular in Australia, where I live right now. The Korean entertainment industry is booming all over the world. The global audience for K-pop and K-drama is increasing across the world. The wave of Korean culture popularity is called “ Hallyu”. Now the question is, why is Korean drama so addictive to watch? I cannot count how many Korean dramas I have been watching since early 2020. My favorite one is drama comedy, but I have watched different genres and still enjoy watching them.
There are many reasons why people find K-dramas so addictive. Here are a few of the reasons:
- Great storytelling. K-dramas are known for their well-written stories. The characters are complex and relatable, and the plots are often full of twists and turns. This makes it hard to put K-dramas down once you start watching them.
- Beautiful cinematography. K-dramas are known for their beautiful cinematography. The settings are often stunning, and the costumes and props are always top-notch. This helps to create a visually appealing experience that draws viewers in.
- Excellent acting. K-drama actors are some of the best in the world. They are able to bring their characters to life in a way that makes viewers feel like they are right there with them. This helps to create a sense of immersion that makes K-dramas even more addictive.
- Romantic storylines. Many K-dramas focus on romantic storylines. These stories are often full of passion, love, and heartbreak. This can be very appealing to viewers who are looking for a way to escape from their own reality.
- Compelling characters. The characters in K-dramas are often very compelling. They are complex and relatable, and they often face challenges that viewers can relate to. This helps to create a sense of connection between viewers and the characters, which can make K-dramas even more addictive.
- Positive messages. Many K-dramas have positive messages about love, friendship, and family. These messages can be very uplifting and inspiring, which can make K-dramas a great way to relax and de-stress.
These are just a few of the reasons why K-dramas are so addictive. If you haven’t tried watching a K-drama yet, I highly recommend it. You might just find yourself getting hooked!
Here are some of the most popular K-dramas in 2023 that you might want to check out:
- The Glory ; A woman puts an elaborate revenge scheme in motion to get back at her bullies.
- Actors: Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyeon, Lim Ji-yeon, Park Sung-hoon, Yeom Hye-ran
- Premiered: December 30, 2022
- The Good Bad Mother
A drama about a mother, Young Soon, who has lived for her child all her life, and her son, prosecutor Kang Ho, who suffers from amnesia in an unexpected accident and goes back to being a child.
- Actors: Ra Mi-ran, Lee Do-Hyun, Eun-Jin Ahn
- Premiered: April 26, 2023
- Crash Course in Romance
A woman must navigate a cutthroat world to get her daughter into a celebrity instructor’s class.
- Actors: Jeon Do-yeon, Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Bong-ryun, Oh Eui-shik, Shin Jae-ha
- Premiered: January 14, 2023
- Love To Hate You
An attorney who despises losing to men and an A-list actor who distrusts women are forced to date.
- Actors: Kim Ok-bin, Yoo Teo, Kim Ji-hoon, Ko Won-hee, Lee Joo-bin
- Premiered: February 10, 2023
- DR. CHA
It tells the story of a medical graduate turned housewife but decided to return to the medical field, and a doctor husband who maintains a perfect dual life. He is great at his job and he is also great at cheating on his wife.
- Actors: Kim Mi-Kyung, Uhm Junghwa, Kim Byeong-cheol
- Premiered: April 15, 2023
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