Korean dramas are a type of entertainment that many people are interested in, both domestic and foreign people. The drama tells a variety of things, ranging from characters in the past, stories of colossal empires, to the dynamics of the problems of modern people.
Korean dramas or also abbreviated as ‘Drakor’ are not only liked by teenagers, but also adults, both women and men. The popularity of dramas is increasing along with the growth of Korean pop culture around the world. Starting from Asian countries, to Europe and America.
Here Beautynesia has summarized the reasons why Korean dramas are so popular and addictive!
Relate-able themes
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The first reason is often presenting the theme of the story that relates to the problems and lives of modern people. An example is raising the issue of mental health that you can get from drakor It’s Okay That’s Love, Kill Me Heal Me, You Are My Spring, and others.
In addition, there are also dramas with the themes of medicine, law, investment, houses, and others. the story that relate-able make the audience more interested and easily immersed in the story. The audience can also take life lessons that are relevant and can be applied in their lives.
So besides entertainment, watching Korean dramas can also add insight and inspiration.
Storyline
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One of the interesting things is the storyline that is not easy to predict and always surprises the audience. In addition to the appearance of the actors and the theme of the story, plot twist So it’s one of the things that the audience looks forward to. Plot twist also become an unforgettable impression for the audience.
Usually the audience is made impatient and curious to wait for episode after episode. This makes the audience often spend a whole day to finish a drama or just a few days for a drama that has more than 1 season.
Original Soundtrack
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Other than that, original soundtrack drama is also a pretty great attraction. Original soundtrack (OST) became a very good support to increase the popularity of the drama. Especially if those who fill in the drakor OST are phenomenal K-Pop idols, such as Baekhyun, IU, and so on.
The drama OST is also very closely related to the emotions of the drama storyline. No wonder, if many drama lovers suddenly feel certain emotions when they hear drama OSTs. You can also make Korean drama OSTs as playlist daily, whether happy or sad.
Culture
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The reason many people like drama is also because of the interesting culture. Starting and language, culinary, etiquette to others, fashion, traditions and customs of local residents and others. This unique culture makes the audience amazed and even interested in visiting Korea or trying various cultures in their own country.
For example, a drama laden with Korean culture is Mr. Sunshine, Jewel in The Palace, and Hwangjini. For those of you who are curious about the habits of Korean people in today’s modern times, you can watch any drama other than the Colossal drama.
Popular and FOMO Push
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The popularity of Korean dramas makes everyone interested to know and watch it. Moreover, nowadays almost all social media, there are many accounts that discuss drama. Lately, on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, many people are discussing about drakor on going Hometown Cha Cha Cha starring Kim Seon Ho.
Besides, K-Drama Squid Game also very hits because it carries a unique theme, namely the game of death. Even hashtag Squid Game until it becomes trending a few days on social media Twitter. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is also the thing that drives the popularity of drakor and makes many people like it.
Here are 5 reasons why Korean dramas are so popular and addictive. What do you like best, Beauties?
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