Ist außerdem ansteckend. Habe inzwischen sowohl Familie als auch Freunde und Kollegen damit infiziert. Keiner von denen gehörte zur "Risikogruppe" (also vorherige K-Pop Fans oder ähnliches). Sogar Untertitelmuffel sind darunter.WARNING: Viewing of Korean Dramas can cause obsessions, celebrity crushes, insomnia due to uncontrollable drama marathons, cravings for ramen, and an inexplicable desire to use Korean words in everyday life. If you experience any of these symptoms, you may have drama fever. The only treatment is constant medication with increasing doses of more drama.
Netflix hat inzwischen eine erstaunliche Menge an K-Dramas im Angebot. Viele davon mit deutschen Untertiteln und in Ausnahmefällen sogar deutscher Synchronisation: https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/2638104
Netflix betreibt mit "The Swoon" einen eigenen Youtube Kanal rund um K-Dramas: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSwoon/about
Es gibt Streaminganbieter, die sich auf asiatische Serien spezialisieren (vergleichbar zu crunchyroll für Anime), z.B.:
Rakuten Viki: https://www.viki.com/ oder iQIYI: https://www.iq.com/ (Bei beiden kann man grundsätzlich erstmal kostenlos Reinschnuppern. Beide bieten VIP / Premium Abos an (ca. 5-10 Euro im Monat), um Werbung zu entfernen und das volle Angebot freizuschalten.
Allgemeine Community Seite und Datanbank zu asiatischen Serien: https://mydramalist.com/ (Gut geeignet um sich einen Überblick zu verschaffen, zu gucken was grad beliebt ist und z.B. Userreviews zu lesen oder seine eigenen Watchlists und Playlists anzulegen.)
Candace Bacon of ReelRundown, broke down her thoughts in bullet points on K-Drama’s popularity:
- Fresh factor – Many people from the Western world watch Korean dramas just because they are different from the programming they are used to. It’s not the same old stale, predictable plots that have been recycled for seasons. The plots, types of characters, and even the settings in K-dramas feel new and different and, therefore, more exciting.
- Eye candy! – The stars of dramas are very attractive. There is a reason there are lots of “broody shower scenes” and “princess for a day makeovers” to be found in Korean shows.
- Precious moments – There are oodles of meme-worthy moments in K-dramas. Some are funny, some are cute, the best are both. And the gags will feel new to people who haven’t seen much Asian television.
- The format – A typical Korean drama is 16-20 episodes and then it is done. The length is perfect to tell a whole, connected story that has a strong buildup and conclusion. The season is longer than a movie, so viewers because more emotionally invested. And it has a definitive end so the plot doesn’t become about filling time to last for multiple seasons.
- Smorgasbord of choices – There is a drama to suit every taste. Light romantic comedies are a popular fare. There are also meatier melodramas for people who want to cry a lot. Genre can even be seasoned to taste with historical, fantasy, science fiction, action, romance, and many other drama ingredients.
- Addictive properties – Korean dramas successfully create emotional connections with viewers. Characters are developed and brought through trials and tribulations in such a way that the audience relates to the characters and feels the same emotions. The cliff hanger endings of nearly every episode leave viewers squirming till the next episode can resolve the conflict. The tension is built up so expertly that it is more emotionally resonant when the main couple finally hold hands halfway through the series than when a full-blown bedroom scene happens in an American series.
- Cultural appeal – It’s educational (really!). Watching foreign dramas lets you absorb information about a different culture without the hassle of dreary studying. You learn about different societal norms by watching the day to day life of the characters. Watch even one Korean drama and you will understand that shoes are taken off at the door without anyone needing to tell you.
- Squeaky clean – The majority of K-Dramas are G-rated and very clean compared to American movies and television. Foul language is rare, violence is minimal, and love scenes rarely progress past kissing. In fact, even seeing a French kiss in a Korean drama is newsworthy. Some types of scenes make more impact to viewers when the show isn’t flooded with them.
- Cool clothes, Mouthwatering food, Great music - The fashion in dramas has definite trend appeal. Many outfits are straight from the runway. The accessories are just as amazing as the clothes. Drama stars dress the way most of us would in our daydreams. It’s hard to watch a drama and not get cravings for ramen. Nearly every episode features delicious-looking dishes like rolled up eggs, hearty soups, and grilled steak. And your hand dexterity will improve with dramas because you are sure to have simultaneous chopstick cravings as well. K-Pop is even more popular than Korean dramas right now. It’s not hard to understand it’s popularity either. It has catchy beats and fun lyrics. There is also a hefty sprinkling of English words in K-Pop. And the good news is that dramas showcase plenty of K-Pop music and K-Pop stars are drama regulars.
Als Einstiegsdroge empfehle ich "It's Okay to Not Be Okay"
Infos: https://mydramalist.com/49865-psycho-but-it-s-okay
Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81243992
Toller Mix aus Mystery, Fantasy, Drama und Humor. Das ganze außerdem noch extrem kreativ inszeniert (Tim Burton meets Fabelhafte Welt der Amelie meets Mental Health meets K-Drama) und mit einem befriedigenden Ende. Irgendwie hat es mich ungeachtet aller unrealistischen (aber fantasievollen) K-Drama Klischees auch emotional echt abgeholt und mitgenommen. Vielleicht liegts am deprimierenden Jahr 2020 oder meinem eigenen seelischen Zustand, aber ich komme in Gedanken immer wieder dahin zurück. Die Serie hat mich mitten ins Herz getroffen.
Würde mich wahnsinnig freuen, wenn ihr der Serie mal eine Chance gebt. Wenigstens die ersten beiden Folgen
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