2. Have an open mind. Don’t watch a Korean drama expecting an Asian version of American
TV. While South Korea’s entertainment culture is similar to that of the United
States, there are still a lot of cultural differences between the two
countries. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow and accept what happens
without questioning it too much. The more dramas you watch, the more accustomed
to South Korean culture you’ll become, and the easier it’ll be to appreciate
the dramas.
3. Learn to read subtitles. A
lot of people cannot stand subtitles, so they are discouraged from
watching anything foreign. All Korean dramas are going to be in...well...Korean, so you
can expect some juggling between the action onscreen and the subtitles
below. I usually handle subtitles by quickly reading the entire line of text and
then watching the actors do whatever they’re doing.
That way, I can have in my mind what they’re saying while still being able to enjoy what’s
going on in the scene. Of course, sometimes you’ll miss things, but with enough
practice and patience, dealing with subtitles is a breeze.
4. Marathon-watch. Whether you want to or not, you
will probably develop a habit of locking yourself in your room with a stash
of empty bottles (think Aviator) and
a mini fridge in order to watch hours of kdramas uninterrupted. I prefer marathon-watching
because sometimes I forget certain details if I have to wait a week or two to
catch a new episode. Also, in a week's time any excitement or suspense over a
cliffhanger has usually somewhat dissipated. In general, though, I'm oftentimes just so intrigued by a drama
that I simply can’t stop watching it. You may think that sounds crazy, but if
you start watching kdramas you’ll quickly see what I mean. They’re addicting.
5. Embrace clichés because kdramas have a lot of
them (I’ve already made a post about one). There are going to be many marriage
contracts, awkward co-ed living situations, blind dates, “surprise” kisses, and
wealthy heirs with horrible American accents. It’s kind of like how you get a bunch
of side dishes (banchan) with any meal you order at a Korean restaurant—it’s a package
deal.
6. If you haven't already...stop
reading about watching kdramas and go watch some!
The subtitles are a hard barrier to overcome for people not accostomed to them. I've grown up watching foreign films, so it was an easy transition for me. But I get sooo frustrated at some of my friends who won't even BOTHER to watch a Kdrama, even before they know anything about them, just because "oh.. I don't do subtitles." Siiigh, they just don't know what they're missing.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I'm a fast reader, so I've never had a problem reading subtitles. It does irritate me a bit when people are totally closed off to foreign films because of them. There are a loooot of good foreign films out there.
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