watching Smile, You #kdrama
kdrama
Few people notice this: there is often a monthly & quarterly theme in #Kdrama
This month and last month, the recurring theme is #euthanasia or "assisted death", and #Switzerland is sometimes mentioned in passing. (IIRC, there was a K-drama that touched on this earlier this year.)
Usually, this has to do with current social sentiments and discussions. Writers and directors who still values social issues more than entertainment produce projects based on what's the current trend or pressing issue/discussion. Again, usually. The other possibility, someone or some group is pulling the strings.
However these themes occur, it gives us some insight intothe cultural and social situation in South Korea.
As we all know, fiction can influence the people's views and sentiments on sensitive issues, directly and indirectly. It may not be evident immediately but it will be eventually.
It looks like it is euthanasia or assisted death this time. It's a war on minds. Push and pull. Either make it common so people become comfortable with it and make it easi for politicans and news to openly discuss it, or write the stories in a way that will make people to reject it.
It's good to openly discuss sensitive topics and use fiction to put cultural and social issues up front, as long as fiction isn't used to push one side or an agenda.
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P.s.
I used "assisted death" and not "assisted suicide" not because I'm being politically correct, rather I do believe and think it is more appropriate and accurate.
For me, the word "suicide" is religious or ethical or moral-based, and is relative to the person.
I personally do not have an opinion about assisted death and/or euthanasia, other than it is not "assisted suicide".
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I'm laughing at this #kdrama crying scene but I can't stop watching
If you've watched "K-Pop Demon Hunters," you know the cute tiger & magpie.
The tiger showed up in Korean folkart which became popular during the Joseon period. It is thought to represent the ruling class and is often made to look foolish. Some think the magpie represents the commoners.
You'll see one of the famous Hojak-do (Tiger Magpie painting) pieces below as well as a current day sculpture (with LED lights embedded in it for animations at night) that was in Myeongdong, Seoul across from my hotel.
Wow, the #Viu #HallyuDash is expensive. It's like buying tickets to a huge #Kpop #Kdrama concert/fanmeet. 😅viuhallyudash.myruntime.com/register#ViuPH #Running #ViuHallyuDash #FunRun #Fitness #Health
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Wow, the #Viu #HallyuDash is expensive. It's like buying tickets to a huge #Kpop #Kdrama concert/fanmeet. 😅
gave up on sleep and watching #kdrama
MDL lists "comedy" as one of the genres for 12 episode #kDrama #TheWinningTry - there are total of maybe 15 minutes of comedy in the first 11 episodes. Of course, having started nearly 500 #kDrama I know that wallowing in misery, pain and the triumph of evil IS considered fun in #kDrama
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"3%" from Brazil and "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" from South Korea exist in a shared universe in that they both know exactly what the game engine is that underlies their series premise and the writers deploy that game engine skillfully and elegantly in each episode (at least in the first few seasons of 3%).
I recommend both series to anyone interested in advanced episodic writing.
@writing @film
#BonAppetitYourMajesty #ThreePercent #Netflix #TVWriting #EpisodicWring #Screenwriting #Kdrama
Great actress #신은수 (Shin EunSu) solidified she deserves the title «K-drama's Girlfriend-next-door» in #LoveUntangled ( #고백의역사 )
"The Hong Sisters "
The two Korean sisters who worked in showbizz already in the background, before writing their first drama in 2005.
Which was an instant hit.
Almost all of their dramas became hits, dividing Kdrama-fanworld in Yes !!! or No !!!
Anticipated by many, also by actresses and actors who hope to be selected to be part of the cast.
Thirteen dramas are out now, the next is scheduled for fall 2025, another already promised for 2026.
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Two months later, the #Hooniverse wiki ( #훈니버스 위키) is finally out! It is your premier guide to the world created by Director–Writer Park HoonJung (박훈정): #TheWitch and #TheTyrant.hooniverse.tiddlyhos...Enjoy! 🖖🏽#Kdrama #Kmovie #드라마 #영화 #BYSA4 #CCBYSA
Hooniverse wiki (훈니버스 위키)
Two months later, the #Hooniverse wiki ( #훈니버스 위키) is finally out! It is your premier guide to the world created by Director–Writer Park HoonJung (박훈정): #TheWitch and #TheTyrant.
Enjoy! 🖖🏽
Hi guys!
I’m new to mastodon and the fediverse. I’m still trying to figure things out but so far this seems pretty cool!
Here is a list of my interests:
#kpop
#kdrama
#anime
#manga
#genshinimpact
#books
#nonfiction
I am also a part of the #lgbtq community and came here because of #tiktok
I hope to find lots of friends so if you follow me i’ll follow you back!
