Skeptics believe that all the series are the same, but you should get to know them better and compare how interesting details come up. Of course, the Brazilian soap operas and the legendary Santa Barbara are a completely different story. What is the difference between Asian TV shows and why are they called drama? Why are the quotes from the dramas so famous among the fans, because in most cases they are understood exclusively by those who watched these stories? Indeed, it is impossible to compare entertaining series with the pearls of world literature, this is a completely different kind of art that does not threaten centuries of memory. But no one demands it.
The popularity of Korean dramas
The very word "drama" is a Japanese reading of the English word "drama". With the light hand of the Russian-speaking fandom, not only Japanese but also Korean TV shows began to be called dramas, a little later Taiwanese and Hong Kong joined them. Recently, all Asian series have been ranked here, which have some formally common features.
The standard size of such a series is from 12 to 24 series, the average duration of each series is about an hour, but options are possible in all these parameters. If you sort out quotes from Korean-made dramas, you can deduce some common trait. In most cases, we are talking about love, but this is a special chaste feeling that has little to do with the Western view of relationships. Perhaps that is why dramas are popular with young girls who want romance.
Korea, Japan or Taiwan?
The main debate is between fans of Japanese and Korean dramas, but in reality this is just a matter of personal preferences. Sometimes Koreans, in hot pursuit, release a remake of the Japanese drama, sometimes everything happens the other way around, and all Asian cinema in one way or another exploits a strictly limited number of scenes, only the scenery and artistic techniques differ. It is precisely the artistic techniques that make these series so attractive.
The best quotes from the dramas are related to love, relationships, friendship and warm kindred feelings. Statements on general philosophical topics, about life, are almost as popular, and this is very in the spirit of the Asian worldview. Therefore, choosing a country of origin, you can not worry - the values ​​are about the same, only the original languages ​​sound differently.
About family
If we talk about the reasons for the attractiveness of dramas, then this, among other things, is a reverent attitude towards the family, veneration of the elders, and assistance to the younger ones. Of course, there are problems here too, they are common to all countries and have already become a sign of our time. It is remarkable that at the same time many quotes from dramas are devoid of the usual patriarchal cliches:
- “Even parents are primarily people.” This phrase from the movie “I will take care of you, father” may be considered the motto of some leading books for parents. If previously absolute dissolution in children was preached, now people suddenly remembered that parents not only want and can, but also have the right to live for themselves too.
- “If a father does not have time for his child, then he is a bad father.” This quote from the series “My Wife’s Romance” is very revealing, especially for Korea. Traditionally, the mother is engaged in the child, and once they finally started talking about the responsibility of the fathers, even in Asian culture, this indicates global trends.
About relationship
Romance, love, relationships with friends and even enemies are the main leitmotif of dramas. Moreover, events can occur in our days, and in ancient times. Many fans note that Korean filmmakers are particularly good at historical dramas.
For example, “Scarlet Hearts” is a combination of history and science fiction with a romantic line at the base, according to many the most famous drama. Quotes from the dramas cover very different aspects of gender relations, traditional or feminist:
- “Spit what others say. He is the best".
- “All men are scum. He will immediately change his mind after sleeping with you. ”
- “You will not get better because of someone else's fall. You will not fail if someone gets better. "
The last two quotes are from the drama "My Wife's Romance." Here, perhaps, a broader view is highlighted, illuminating a reasonable balanced approach to other people.
About children
The excellent drama "Angry Mommy" describes the special relationship of mother and daughter, ways to solve problems, touches on the issue of bullying in schools:
- “Children are real monsters now. More terrible than gangsters. ”
Quotations from the drama "The Heirs" can be considered no less revealing, even though this is primarily a film about love:
- "The harder a child lives, the stronger his dream."
- "Welcome to the world of greed, son."
Indeed, does not living too easy take away the ability to dream and strive for the best? It is all the more difficult for adults to explain that, in fact, even family capital does not guarantee friendship, love, or even prosperity in the future.
About life
If desired, a romantic line can be woven into any reality.
- “A weapon is not a dog. He doesn’t care if this is the master or the villain.
- "Fighting is easy, but peace is always a problem."
These are quotes from the drama Descendants of the Sun, just a couple of examples from many. In fact, if desired, the entire film can be parsed into quotes and used in life situations. It would seem that army everyday life, the main characters are not just busy, they should all be torn apart ... But besides love, there are many more aspects that make life the way it is.
Funny quotes from dramas.
It is not known whether this is a virtue or a serious flaw, but many dramas are created in a hypertrophied comedic manner, and it does not depend on the country. The most striking example is the “Host School of the Oran School”. That which was remarkably perceived in the manga and anime format openly lost in the form of a drama. Special effects and extra funny sounds killed all the charm.
But sometimes you just want to laugh, be amused and have fun, such moments can be found in any drama, because the creators remember that the funny and sad in our lives often go hand in hand:
- “If you are a ghost, scare me” (“The Perfect Couple”). An excellent reaction to the former beauty who is complexing about her appearance, worrying about an unsuccessful cosmetic operation!
- "Con-con!" ("Promotion of Nobuta"). Not all fans know that Akira reproduces the sound that foxes make, and the characteristic movement of the fingers simply depicts a yapping fox.
The paradox of obvious truths
The charm of dramas is based on an interesting combination of emphasized chastity, which now seems a little old-fashioned. In fact, these are the peculiarities of the eastern mentality; it is not customary there to publicly demonstrate your feelings, to impose your own reaction to events on another person. Therefore, even if someone is crying, they will rather let him cry, respecting his right to express grief, and try to delicately pretend that nothing special is happening. This leads to bewilderment, but all incomprehensible attracts.
When fans collect quotes from Korean dramas, this is a peculiar way to retain in memory this unusual "otherness". If the characters pronounce something banal and obvious, this does not mean that the scriptwriters did a poor job. Perhaps someone will hear a comforting or instructive phrase at the most appropriate moment of their life, they will be surprised that they had heard before, but only thought now. This is a very valuable skill - to help people even through entertainment programs.