All the Way to Asia - Korean Dramatic Style

 

If you plan to travel to Korea, Japan, Taiwan, or other destinations in Asia, you may want to watch and enjoy some Asian drama. Dramas not only tell interesting stories, but include information about places in Asia, the history, and the customs and culture of the people who live there. Most dramas are subtitled in English, so it is very easy to follow and enjoy them. It is also a good way to learn phrases and learn some of the language before traveling. The dramas are well produced with excellent directors, actors and original soundtracks.


Since 2000, Korean dramas have been extremely popular and are now all the rage in Asia and the Philippines. For Korean drama, I would like to recommend starting with some of the most popular series from the last decade. One of them is the romantic comedy Full House. It includes two of Korea's top stars, Rain, also known as Bi, and Song Hye Kyo. Rain has had an incredible career as a dancer, singer, model, and actor. She also made her Hollywood debut in the 2008 film Speed ​​Racer. Song Hye Kyo, known as one of Korean Dramamost talented and beautiful actresses, has also expanded internationally in the United States and China.


Han Ji-Eun (Song Hye Kyo) inherits Full House, a beautiful house her parents built on a lake. Her dream is to be a screenwriter and she currently writes for the Internet. Her two best friends, desperately in need of money, trick her into thinking that she has won a free vacation and, while she is gone, they sell her house. On the plane, she meets the famous actor Lee Young-Jae (Rain). Upon arrival, he finds that the hotel of the dream trip is not paid for, but Lee Young-Jae, although reluctant, lends him the money to stay at the hotel and through a series of comical events, upon returning from his vacation, he finds out about his house . it has been sold to him. These two were an excellent combination in Full House and it remains a favorite among Koreans today.


Another excellent drama and one of the funniest is My Lovely Sam-soon. My Lovely Sam-soon, also known as My Name is Kim Sam-soon, stars Kim Sun Ah as Kim Sam-soon and Hyun Bin as Hyun Jin-heon. These two leading Korean actors make an excellent team in this surprising and charming story of a thirty-year-old pastry chef and young executive hotel heiress and restaurant owner. As you get to know some of the dramas, another pleasant surprise is seeing Daniel Henney, an American actor of Korean descent, and Jung Ryu Won (singer and actress). Both actors have stood out and become very famous in the last five years. Some more to watch to start with are Boys Before Flowers, The Fugitive-Plan B, Save the Last Dance, Jumong, and the Insadong Scandal.


There are many dramas and movies to choose from in Korea and throughout Asia. There are also Japanese, Taiwanese and Hong Kong dramas that are extremely good. Thailand and the Philippines also produce dramas. Choosing a drama in a country that you may be visiting is very feasible and you can watch it from the comfort of your home on the Internet before you travel.


To find a drama there are free places on the web. Type in keywords like mysoju or dramacrazy and that will get you there. DVDs can also be purchased online or downloaded to your computer. If you haven't experienced an Asian movie or video yet, I highly recommend starting with a Korean drama. I think you will enjoy the show!

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