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KDramaQn 🍷⚽️🎬📚🇨🇦🇬🇧<a href="https://ottawa.place/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a> I have been just trying to catch up with life etc that I have not even half of <a href="https://ottawa.place/tags/WhenLifeGivesYouTangerines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WhenLifeGivesYouTangerines</a> but I I am finding it a really pleasurable experience.

Reineamie215Very interesting. Does Netflix have better world wide distribution than Disney+ ? This would be streamed on Hulu in my area. Who is big enough to step into their shoes? <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/iu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#iu</a> <a href="https://apobangpo.space/tags/byunWooSeok" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#byunWooSeok</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWddqQo6eXE" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWddqQo6eXE</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKWe ultimately see how the kids turn out, find love, and start their journey into adulthood. I cannot tell you how involved I got in the lives of these 5 families, and how hard I balled at the end 😭😭😭😭😭 Really beautifully done in my opinion, and a sweeping, epic work of storytelling. Five enthusiastic stars! 25/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKIt's the most naturalistic series I watched so far, in the sense that characters, pacing, and everyday situations are the most unvarnished picture of working class Korean families in the 80's. The parents bicker a lot, the kids are mostly fuck-ups, and everybody is worried about money. Against this day-to-day struggling there are little moments of tenderness and caring that seem so poignant. This drama unfolds over 20 long episodes, spanning 6+ years. 24/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKReply 1988 was my next title. This was the result of a search on some forums for highly regarded, or iconic dramas. The story follows the lives of 5 teenagers and their families in a close-knit neighborhood in Seoul, starting in 1988. It has a compelling nostalgic feel, and the central character Deok-Sun is so lovable, despite her awkward goofiness. 23/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKPredictably the convenience store is a nexus for a cadre of kookie and lovable characters and side stories. We see Eun-byul go behind her older sister's back to secretly debut as part of the K-pop group "Fancy Girls," causing numerous complications. And we see Saet-byul utilize the martial arts skills learned as a child to deliciously trounce legions of girl gangs, bullies, and delinquents trying to rip off Dae-hyun's store. A dorky and satisfying romp. Five stars. 22/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKWhen the dazzling Saet-byul comes to work at the convenience store it sets off a series of unhinged and hilarious events. This comedy is indeed cheesy and soapy, but of course I got totally involved. I really enjoyed the exploration of class, and how the working class characters inevitably come across as much more genuine and likeable than the upper class ones. 21/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKHer love interest is Dae-hyun, the cute and good-hearted operator of a convenience store. Dae-hyun is currently dating Yeon-ju, whose family owns a marjority stake in the entire convenience store chain. Yeon-ju loves Dae-hyun, but she is conflicted because of their differing social class. Yeon-ju's mother disapproves of the match, and she sets in motion a number of plots to sabotage their relationship. 20/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKMy next title was another attempt to pick a show that was cheesy and dumb. I literally picked the first title Netflix recommended, Backstreet Rookie. The show, which is based on a web comic, revolves around Saet-byul, a beautiful yet troubled teen in a working class Seoul neighborhood. Her father was a martial arts master, whose untimely death left Saet-byul to raise her unruly younger sister Eun-byul. 19/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKCharacters often hold on to shame around money or family problems to an exaggerated extent, which again makes for good television. I appreciate the way that the plot unfolds in a more leisurely way than in American tv, which gives me emotional whiplash by the way it bombards me with terrifying or cringey situations rapid-fire. Anyway, that's the end of my TED talk. Let me know if I convinced you to drink the K-Drama Koolaid. 18/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKBut there's a reason these tropes are so time-honored. They reinforce our moral and emotional frameworks, and therefore are extremely satisfying. As portrayed in these dramas, Korean society is more repressed and hierarchical than what I'm used to in America. These social mores and customs introduce a kind of friction, i.e. romance unfolds at a very slow pace, which paradoxically makes for good television. 17/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKThe actors are not only astonishingly good-looking, but have clearly mastered their craft. Likewise production values are extremely high and gorgeous cinematography is the norm. The stories and writing are likewise top notch. Yes, the plots are larded with time-honored tropes - unlikely or forbidden romance, crazy coincidences, parents sacrificing for children and vice versa, overcoming adversity to achieve a dream or goal, and so on. 16/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKI don't want to over-analyze why I find K-dramas so satisfying, but I can't resist a little musing on the topic. Based on my familiarity with K-Pop, the Korean entertainment industry is a juggernaut which enjoys government subsidies, and is a source of pride for the Korean people. There is a Disney-like pursuit of perfection and attention to detail. 15/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKAgain there are a lot of familiar tropes, but the situations and characters are beautifully handled. The feeling of Y2K Korea is beautifully portrayed, and fencing scenes are really exciting. Not mid at all. Five stars. 14/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKThis story mostly takes place from 1998 to 2009, against a backdrop of a financial crisis and IMF imposed austerity. Many of the characters are facing bankruptcy and economic uncertainty. Hee-do is such an appealing character, a terrible student, loves manga, a fierce competitor who also wears her heart on her sleeve. Her romantic counterpart is Baek Yi-Jin, four years her senion. Yi-jin is a former rich kid whose family has been shattered by bankruptcy. 13/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKBy this time, I'm almost exhausted by how good these dramas all are. There are a lot of familiar tropes and cliches, but the acting and plots are all well done and satisfying. For my next K-drama I wanted to find something dorky and mid, so I clicked on a coming-of-age romance called Twenty-five twenty-one. This follows the story of high school fencer Na Hee-do as she pursues her dreams to win Olympic gold. 12/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKI understand the show, which was enormously popular in Korea, helped raised awareness around autism in that country. Again, the plot, and courtroom drama is really well done. There is a blend of comedic moments, and very powerful emotional and even political commentary. Five stars. 11/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKWanted to switch gears again, so number five was Extraordinary Attorney Woo, a sort of feel good story of a young attorney who has autism spectrum disorder. Park Eun-bin delivers an amazing performance as the title character, Woo Young-Woo. Park is not autistic, but clearly did her homework, and delivers a performance which is at once sensitive and charming. 10/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKWhat ensues is a nonstop action movie with intense chases and fight scenes. There is a crazy web of intrigue that keeps you guessing until the end, and a rich cast of characters running the gamut from courageous patriots, greedy politicians and supervillain level bad guys. Some great character arcs as Hae-ri and Dal-Geon eventually fall in love. Five stars. 9/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

걸밴드 괴짜 GIRLBANDGEEKMy fourth K-drama was a switch to action/thriller genre, though we're back to Bae Suzy. She plays a somewhat indifferent NIS (National Intelligence Service) agent Go Hae-ri stationed in Morocco. She becomes entangled with martial artist and former stuntman Cha Dal-Geon, whose nephew was killed in the crash of a Korean jetliner under mysterious circumstances. 8/X <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/kdrama" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#kdrama</a>

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