Interesting video. I'm American and I started watching K-dramas about 15 years ago because after I tried one, I thought they were very clean compared to my American soap operas. I didn't have to be embarrassed if one of my young children walked into the room and saw the TV on. I was grossed out that so many American shows had become so scandalous. I also appreciated the format, like a novella, there are only 16 to 20 episodes and the story ends. My American dramas go on and on for years so that in order to make it interesting, they have to break up the couple and give them new romances. I loved Korean dramas for avoiding that! Years later, I watched a talk by a North Korean who had been inspired to escape after secretly watching some Korean dramas and seeing the lavish lifestyles, the food, the clothes, and I felt that maybe this is the good side of showing off beauty and wealth in dramas, to make a point of what a free society can achieve. Thank you for letting me share my thoughts and for an interesting video.
Wow thanks for sharing your story and yes, there are many North Koreans in South Korea influenced by their secret watching of Kdramas. Another interesting topic I plan to cover in later video.
I can totally relate to that. If I see an US film or series sometimes it’s so disgusting sometimes. I like those short series too. Longer than a film, but not lasting for months or years. Luckily so many K-Dramas exist 😅
This is why I stopped watching "western" productions. They are disgusting at times and they normalize many toxic behaviours. It was like a breath of fresh air to watch clean, as you said, drama. To add to that, unfortunately, ever since Netflix got envolved in Korean productions I can see a worsening trend. Dramas have become more shallow and boring, everything is very repetitive and there's much less real emotions.
@@CMri lately I changed mainly to Rakuten Viki. There are lots of great dramas that aren’t available on Netflix. I changed there because I wanted to watch „my roommate is a gumiho“, now I’ve seen lots of great dramas there 🤗
@@CMri I will add that now I see more cursing. When I first began watching, it was rare. I honestly don’t know if that was happening and just getting cleaned up by the translators or not. My guess is that it really was cleaner 15 years ago. I think I know the word for trash/garbage, and sometimes the drama translation will say they said something worse, but I know they only said trash. Or the worst one I saw was the character saying “Aish” and the translation was a really bad curse word. And I took it as producers wanting to Americanize the kdrama by adding bad words….since that’s been the trend here. There is enough ugly reality in the world so I prefer to watch a drama that lets me escape into beauty and goodness! ❤️
Very interesting and thank you for sharing. My youngest introduced me to KDramas with Descendants of the Sun in 2017. I was so impressed that I continued to watch and have not bothered with US TV since - and I am an American. As others here have mentioned, KDramas give you a complete story in a season, unlike American TV that drags on and on long past the time it should’ve ended, are clean enough to show your entire family vs scrambling for the remote to turn off smut, filthy language, and extreme gore as is on US television. And KDramas have restored to us the beauty and development of romance versus the filth on TV in the US of two people meeting and immediately hopping into bed with each other. KDramas are intricately plotted, beautifully written, acted, directed and executed - and include original soundtracks of fabulous songs, and sometimes exquisite instrumentals, as well, the later point being something television in the US has never done. One American with whom I wholeheartedly agree wrote the following reasons why KDramas continued to gain global audiences: Here is why KDramas are taking over the worldwide market, by Athena Gideon: 1. Acting - As someone pointed out, the actors are very accomplished. Even the idol actors are held to a very high level of performance. I find that the base level of acting skill demanded in Korean Dramas far outstrips the majority of American shows. 2. Values - America used to do this, but doesn’t anymore. Korean shows are a vehicle for transmitting Korean values. If you watch a number of shows you will see a pattern. While some might not enjoy this, I find it refreshing. The bar has been set so low in American media that I prefer watching shows that have a moral compass. 3. Soundtrack - I don’t know how they do it, but Korean Dramas have some breathtaking soundtracks. There are certain songs, that when I hear them, I get verklempt. That is some seriously mad skills right there. 4. Story Arc - Korean Dramas tell a story, more like a book than a series. You get a beginning, middle and usually a satisfying ending. If everything is going wrong, you know you only have X number of episodes before you are either weeping in your coffee for a week or the good guys finally win and the bad guys get what is coming to them. 5. Cinematography - The production values and the cinematography is first rate. Some of these series rival movies in this way. If you think I am kidding watch Goblin, Descendants of the Sun or Legend of the Blue Sea. 6. Love, Love, Love - Korean Dramas know how to present love. Not lust, not sex, but love. You may have to go through six or eight episodes for a single kiss or a back hug, but the wait is worth it.
Just WOW You said everything we all want to say in such an elaborate manner. I was left to watch Hallmark movies just so that I don't see two people having literally sex on tv..but this year I completely graduated to watching nothing other than Korean,Chinese, Japanese and Taiwanese dramas and movies..Even the movies leave you either crying like a baby or laughing your lungs out
First time watching your channel. I really enjoyed it. Just wanted to say that Jin is just as pretty, if not prettier than most of the actresses in k dramas.
Like sugar too much sweet can make things unbearable. But kindness are like tree roots. A permanent source of good strength and support that nourish marriage. Kindness is better than sweetness.
I love Korean dramas. The filt in American TV left me with no choice but to only watch Korean and Japanesse dramas. Thank you for keeping your stories clean, with morals, and funny.
Love you guys!!! it's great to see how you ask for your wife's opinion and how you both get along so well when explaining Korean culture to the rest of us. I love Korean dramas and I always wondered if those situations were true or not you guys keep up the good work.
I’ve been watching dramas for years now (my first drama was Secret Garden with Hyun Bin). The relationships have definitely evolved since then but are still quite different from the west. I really enjoy the difference though. It’s like peeking into another world. That watermelon dessert looks very tasty and refreshing! I enjoyed this video 👍🏾.
From the UK now hooked on KDramas. Love the manners South Korean and respect. Don't become Westernised as respect will be gone and entitlement will come in. I'm from the West and my country has lost its morals.
You are correct in you're assessment. I would like to add the false sense of beauty, glamour and wealth that a lot of the k-dramas focus on. Yes there are those things but a very small percentage. It sends a message of materialism to the youth and adults instead of inner happiness.
I look at K-dramas like I look at the TV series "Friends". "Friends" is not the real life of most American singles, but you get a taste of American culture through their story telling. "Friends" is upper middle class and K-dramas portray that portion of life too, but you do get a taste of Korean culture while watching them. I love the 'historical' ones, and just like ours, they aren't always true to history, but you get the flavor of the period and how modern culture has evolved from that time period. I think that more westerners are watching K-dramas because it portrays life much different from ours, and a gentler side. The more gentle western dramas have now devolved into anyone's good action as an act of God, instead of it's just being the right thing to do.
It's pretty fun to watch Kdramas actually. What I've heard from foreigners about the charm of it is the sutble and detailed expression of various emotions.
@@abitdifferentkoreans It's true. I'm 42 and I just started watching a few dramas. I felt attracted to them. The reason, I think, is that we are witnessing a complete decline in our western society. Seeing strong values in K-dramas that are still there while we see them disappearing and while missing them makes me feel better. It helps one believe that love, commitment, respect, gentle manners, etc. didn't die or should not anyway. It gives a positive model to achieve (if we focus on the postive sides).
@@abitdifferentkoreans I enjoy the Korean dramas and movies because they are totally new and original stories for me with new actors. It's not the same, tired old stuff with the same faces. I also enjoy learning about Korean culture and customs as well as the history of Korea. The historical dramas and movies based on real events are so intriguing. I think it's because in my history classes in school they never covered any Asian history. It was all North America and Europe. My love of Korean dramas has even inspired me to try to learn the Korean language.
You'll be amazed how much free food and positive attention you'll receive if you speak Korean as a foreigner in Korea~ I'll also cover such culturual aspects in another video!
Thanks for sharing & greetings from Germany! I feel Germany is as cold as it gets, both in weather and sometimes in mentality. Respect for elders is a catastrophe here, and getting married is a decision anyone makes without needing their parents' consent. I'm grateful for my American side, which adds a bit of warmth, even if it isn't always perfect. I discovered K-Dramas by chance about a year ago, and they've helped bring some balance into my life. I also agree with an earlier comment-Jin IS at least as beautiful as the actresses in K-Dramas, if not more so. Love the channel-keep us updated!
very interesting video! western world seems to have discovered korean dramas lately... but korean dramas have been super popular in all Asia for MANY years. My question about korean dramas is if office environment and also school environment is really as toxic as shown in kdramas.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, you brought up another interesting topics I wanted to address. Unfortunately, I have to say that yes, it's very toxic. I'll cover that how it impacts society in another video.
@@suekennedy1595that happens in mainland China too. Anthony Bourdain filmed an episode about the drinking culture in China. In formal setting, you’re expected to just take shots after shots and still be standing.
@@abitdifferentkoreans Would love it so much if you could talk more about things we see in k dramas like do you really have all those side dishes with every meal and do people really drink that much soju 😊
Haha, I wish I could show you my mom's dishes. She usually brings at least 5 different side dishes to the table. For normal households, I would say 3~4 side dishes are common for a typical meal. You can check out my other videos about Seoul restaurants, and you'll be amazed how many side dishes are provided. As for alcohol drinking, not everyone, but a lot of people actually drink Soju quite often and quite a lot (1 bottle on average for typical Korean man).
I am so thrilled to find your channel. I am an American that started watching K Dramas in February and now i cant stop because they are so much better than anything on american tv. You spoke about all the things i wondered about and hope you do more videos about korean culture. I agree with everyone that your wife is very beautiful and you are a very handsome man also. Cant wait for the next video😃❤
Just subscribed. Started to watch Korean drama last January. Binging on historical period dramas led me to study Korean history (Joseon and early kingdoms, lol). Romantic comedies comforting and cathartic. Asian American so I can relate about parents and children relationships.
I really enjoyed your discussion about K dramas and also your wife working to make a healthy dessert meal! look forward to hearing more about Korean modern society and how it’s changing from tradition.
I really enjoyed this. I'm very interested in Korean culture since watching k-dramas I've become so intrigued with the people and the music and it's nice to hear this❤
Thank you for sharing ❤love from Canada. I learned more about the Korean family. I also enjoy Korean culture food and dramas. I especially like the dynasty style movies.
Very great information! Thanks for sharing! Got hooked on to KDramas, KPop and K music starting the pandemic times. Now, my day is not complete if I don’t hear any Korean language spoken. ❤️
I'm a Jamaican woman, thanks for all the information, im planning on taking a trip to South Korea next summer, jyst for the food, i want to try some things, not the octopus though, but i will try other food.
It sounds rather hard to marry your true love…in Australia you marry who you love and the parents give their blessing or not. It is up to the couple. I enjoyed this video
Thank you for watching and your comment. Yes, love is the base for all dating and marriage, but there are just many obstacles to overcome. We'll also cover in more detail how the marriage process goes in Korea.
Some cultures see marriage as a union of two families. If the two do not mix well, it can lead to estrangement. I know of many cases of family estrangement, especially between a son and his family mainly due to the wife’s feelings about the husband’s family and I’m in the U.S. Even in my workplace, it’s very common to hear women complain about their in-laws.
@@emy-essencetv Nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce in the U.S. It's so common place now that it's no longer considered taboo and blended families are praised, saying "Children growing up in a blended family learn to solve conflicts and relate with different people. As a result, they develop good problem-solving skills. Extended families also provide children with more role models." which contradicts what I hear from people with step children who always advise me not to get involved with people with children.
@@d.c.3534 I don't know what blended family is, if you can educate me more on that. I'm Nigerian.🇳🇬 And we are family oriented, but I still believe children learn from all members of the family. We still have people who end up divorcing in my country, but it's not common and, it's not easy for the children to adapt to that change of separated parents. And the worst is that, most of this parents wants the children to pick sides. Well, couples who ends up divorcing have their reasons. I don't judge them. But for me, personally, I don't want to get married only to end up divorced. I pray we all enjoy our spouse, home and marriage.
Sean, great video, and first time watcher. Huge Kdrama fan for about three years now and love them, so was really interested in hearing yours and Jin’s take on them. Additionally, have to say, respectfully of course, that Jin is a MAJOR CATCH, and you are a lucky man 👍🏼😊. Do whatever you need to do to keep her! I will be visiting Seoul for the first time this June!!
To this American, this video was excellent: informative, candid, concise yet thorough. It was also made more fun by including both viewpoints and the brief, colorful diversions of the watermelon. Nicely done!
I watched only one Kdrama and loved it so much, it blew me away of the cast and story, Alchemy of Souls💘 Shed many tears than any other movie i watched.. love from 🇬🇷eece!
Im a Scandinavian from Denmark and have been watching k-dramas for about a year now. Its interesting that some romantic aspects in this dramas, is close to reality. Interesting video you both make here. I look forward to watch some more
First, very informative and added new information to have available to me when watching k-drama’s. (In my top five is Something In The Rain). Second, you both make a very cute couple. Easy to see why you fell in love with each other. I wish for you both a long and happy marriage. Third, sounds like Sean has room to improve his “Sweetness”. ❤. Thank you both for this video.
Thank you for this informative video and including the watermelon 🍉:) I loved both your input! and darn it, you are both pretty 😊 I wonder, instead of social standing, is it often the case in South Korea that a couple is similarly pretty? 😅
Thanks for your compliment! Well, maybe that's another topic we can cover in detail. Nonetheless, it's not always the case. Look forward to another video on that:)
Thank you for sharing your korean culture, family and delicious recipe. Since I started watching my 1st korean drama, i never got back to some other tv shows. I enjoy , laugh and cry with every k- drama. I know that not everything is like they show in.south korean, but definitely their culture and life style are much better in many aspects. I don't believe in wearing all high expensive brands for clothes or bags, but i respect if others want to spend their money on that. Personally a brand doesn't make a person. Please , keep sharing more about your korean culture with us.. One question for you, why are you not living in South Korea? You mentioned several times that you live in.Bangkok.
Thanks for watching. You'll understand us better when watching the below 'Quit Korea' video. We're traveling the world, and in Thailand for a few weeks~
Thanks for sharing these interesting facts. Looking forward to visiting Korea one day. I live in Asia and it is true about marrying people of similar status in society. Kind is better than sweet. Jin is like my Kdrama female lead.
So happy to come across your channel. I’m an American who is obsessed with Korean dramas both from the Joseon period and modern. I am fascinated by the culture and can’t get enough of it. I think I’ve been watching them exclusively for at least two years now. I love the culture for its family connection., their love of food and their respect for each other. It is also so refreshing not to have full on sex in the first episode like American productions. Is Korean society really the slow burn that is depicted in the dramas? Are Korean couples really hands off and wait months to have their first kiss? That part seems unrealistic to me but I thought I’d ask. Thank you so much for the explanation because these are all of the questions that I had wondered about. Glad to have come across your channel and will be looking for more. Thank you.
welcome to our channel and thank you for your interests. Although sometimes it's exaggerated, many of scenes in Kdramas reflect the reality. To answer your questions, Korean society is in fact very fast but when it comes to moral and conservative values like physical touch are definitely much slower than the western world (but not months to have the first kiss)
Thank you so very much for this video. I have been watching Kdrama's and chinese dramas, Japanese ones too. You are answering so many questions I have had for years about this subject. Thank you, with love from America ❤
First time viewing your channel. Hello from the Philippines! I've watched around 400 kdramas since 2016, no kidding! My twin sis and I although in our senior years are so hooked to daily watching kdramas. You both look sweet and caring couple. Thanks for your honesty. More blessings to you and your channel.
Cool that you answered those questions about K-dramas. I have noticed in many of the K-dramas that there is a large amount of drinking going on when people are upset or stressed - particularly the drinking of soju. Does that actually happen a lot in Korean society? Do the K-dramas exaggerate the drinking too much? Sometimes I worry about how peoples' livers can handle all that alcohol so frequently.
I appreciated this video. I live in America and often wonder if these Korean dramas, which I love, are a true representation of Korean life and culture. Your video helped answer some of those questions. Koreans are such beautiful people. You have a beautiful wife too.
K-drama and k-pop is also very popular here in the west, like in the U.S. You guys should make more videos on making Korean food and snacks, maybe invent a Korean-Thai fusion dish and explain it to the viewers. Just some suggestions and thoughts.
Hello from Australia :) New Subscriber here. Thank you for your video, I cannot wait to make the watermelon fruit punch for my kids come summer....looks delicious!!
I am an Indian woman and I started watching Kdrama in my teens. As a typical teenage girl, I got into the stories primarily because of the dreamy Men, angsty storylines and cultural similarities. I think these things were really what pulled me in initially but, now as I am in my 30s, I have started seeing things without the rose tinted glasses of a teenager and can really question and ponder how Male leads who are pushy, and passive aggressive are being promoted as loving and caring. Having said that, I still enjoy kdramas every once in a while but my passion for them has cooled off as I grew older. Also, I really enjoyed the video and honestly, it was just in my recommendations and I clicked purely out of curiosity now though am glad that I did. P.S. my first drama was Stairway to heaven as well and I was left traumatised by it. I remember back in early 2000s the storylines really liked killing characters with blood cancer. I have shed buckets of tears 😂😂
I dated several gentlemen, Hispanics, Filipinos are the most romantics. American men are gentlemen and generous. So I dated and married American gentleman. No regrets, American they express their feelings through actions, not words. They do everything for a woman.
In USA culture. 1. If you’re dating and constantly texting each other during work hours you probably either get a warning that’s not supposed to be happening during work hours or you’ll be fired. 2. A little tip to clue you in if a guy or woman is single or not. If a woman or man uses the word WE in conversation it most likely means that they are married or in a relationship. If they use (I) it could indicate that they are single. ??? What kind of dates do Korean couples like to go on??? Do they go on group dates at first and then later on just as a couple? Or do they do a combination of both group dates and just on their own?
Exactly, that's a difference between two or more cultures. In North America (US ) dating means or involves having sex. And don't show respect for each other, values and moral are gone. I prefer 100 times the Korean culture and my own country. The US tv shows are superficial and very far from real life. Sadly to say it but it's true.
Hello from Australia. Just discovered this and I'm addicted to kdramas. Wondering if you have been to Australia yet Wondering if you have been to Australia yet
Great video, thanks for answering what i have wondered for a while. Question: what do Korean employers think about their employees spending time communicating with their partners throughout the day? Is it acceptable for romantic socialising to happen during paid work time?
thanks for your interest. Of course, no one at work would appreciate such behavior. People are texting during the work break or lunch time for the most time.
It has always been a dream of mine to get in a relationship with a korean woman beacause i feel like they are different from other women and are kinder, sweeter and very beautiful so hearing your thoughts really helped me. Thanks!!.Great video. First time watching!! Really enjoyed it❤
I enjoy the Korean series so much from South Africa. I never watch any other movies anymore. I love the way they eventually only in episodes 18 ro 19 only kiss for the first time. I'm ready to let them show each other how they care from much earlier. Love how they respect each other. So enjoyable to see they don't just jump into bed first night. Sean you must cherish your wife she is cute and worth it. Tell het how much you love her, get romantic woman thrive to hear how they are cherished. Tell her often she is beautiful and you appreciate her. It will change so many things.
I am an 89 year old Australian and started watching Korean shows during Covid lockdown.I am so hooked on Korean shows I don’t watch anything else,excellent acting and of course we know it is not true to life but I have learnt so much about this beautiful country and the customs as before I only thought about the Korean War which was in my generation,take a bow Korea🇦🇺👍👏
Hello and thanks for your interesting video. I started watching k-dramas about 2 years ago and am hooked. My question is in Korea, is it normal to go to the hospital for minor sicknesses? In the US, with our healthcare system and the co-pays, most people don't visit hospitals for cuts or colds, yet I see it all the time in K-dramas.
welcome to our channel~ good observations indeed. yes, Korean people do visit hospitals quite often even for minor sickness, because it's very affordable. I'll cover healthcare system of Korea in my later video, so stay tuned:)
I just wanted to say my favorite drama show all time is Legend Of the Blue Sea, my favorite is Lee Min Ho and also Jun Ji Hyun is so pretty but I think that’s the only drama I ever watched from beginning to end that I loved the whole series, thanks for sharing a great video I appreciate it 🤙🏽
Hi Guys, another great video. I love korean dramas and i have been ( and still do) watch alot of them. About 2 yrs ago i was introduced to GOT 7 a korean boy group. I am hooked on their music and would consider myself a FAN...hahahahah. Thank you for the insights of korean culture. cheers and LOVE THE WATER MELON SALAD!!!!!!! Monty xoxo
thank you for sharing, first time watching and I like the way you explained. From the dramas that I often watch, do children have to bear their siblings or parents' debts too?
Sean has the same definition of quality time with the Korean man I met. After texting good morning, asking "잘잤어" and texting for a while before going to work I woudn't hear from him again. We are in touch again after he's off work. Then kakao before going to bed. Sometimes random text in between work but that depends if there is a chance. Texting all day and doesn't focus on work is unhealthy for me. We need to breathe too. Communication doesn't mean to text every hour. What matters most is the consistency. Now I know that Korean men aren't the same.
Thanks for your interesting program. I agree with Sean, its better to have less quality time together, than so many phrases during the day. I would have liked to know if alcohol drinking (soju, rice wine, etc. ) is so strong and often (almost in a daily basis & after work), as shown in many k dramas?
Thanks for watching and your interest. Yes, in fact, alcohol consumption of Koreans is one of the top in the world~though Jin and I don't drink.. You'll see a lot of people dining out and drinking even during the week in Seoul.
Well done! Your show was really very informative. I would like you to tell us if it is possible, for kdrama fans....Why are they so cruel to their idols?Why don't they allow them to have love relationships? Recently they treated Karina and Lee Jae-Wook very badly...Don't they want to see them in healthy relationships and happy? On the contrary, they are tolerant with behaviors that are strange for the boys in the bands....
Hello, I loved your video, very interesting about the house deposit. I always wondered about that when characters had problems to get it back or had to use it for sth else.. the drama!! 😂 I thought its like here that you give 2 to 3 rents ahead for safety reason for the landlord. My question is short: in K-dramas its often a problem to pay for medical bills in hospitals but from Korean youtubers you hear that the health system is cheap and easy. Whats real? Thanks from Germany 😊
Welcome to our channel~ The reality is that the medical cost in Korea is pretty affordable because of 3 reasons I think: 1. The cost itself is not super expensive like other developed countries like Europe or U.S. 2. The national public insurance is mandatory for all citizens that cover most of illness. 3. The private insurance is also well structured that one can benefit when hospitalized. Hope this helps.
@@abitdifferentkoreans thanks so much, didnt expect such a quick answer 🙂. No.2 is the same here, I wonder how Americans still not have that sytem 😎 . Btw I subscribed and look forward to watch your content. Sometimes YTs recommendations are very good 😁.
Hi there great video re dramas would love it if you could do more on this topic. (Fiction vs reality in drama) I started watching Kdrama during covid and have become quite interested in learning about the culture. I was glad to hear that with regards to love triangles that mostly unrealistic for the way they portray the 3rd person with the crush to be so clingy and not handle rejection in the dramas is quite scary/insane😮 Wanted to ask I am aware of the hierachy in Korea and obviously it is the culture but where does one draw the line as such.? For yes one should respect there elders but a lot of the dramas portray the older grandpa/grandmother/chaebol/ colleague as grumpy people and almost comes across as more of a power trip even as far as slapping a younger person. Lastly not sure if maybe lost in translation in dramas but are Korean people very private even with good friends/family ,? They seem to only tell friends family things they need to know. keep all troubles to them selves.
Thanks for your interests here! Look forward to another video for the topics you mentioned. As you know, hierarchy plays pretty significant role in Korean society, and I'll break it down further by situations in later video. As for the private culture, I would say to a certain extent, but not so less than Japan. Another interesting one to cover for sure.
Interesting with the Sprite in the mellon. 🤔🙂 Where I'm from, we do the fruit salad mixed with whipped cream. .... Another nice tip I got from someone was to chop up the mellon in triangles and put them in the freezer, then they will be like frozen popsicles for hot summer days
Interestingly enough i would consider myself to be kind rather than sweet, or what my partner refers to a action rather than words. So i will go out of my way to ensure my partner has everything she desires or will pick up a special coffee or item for her, i generally forgo on the flowers and more romantic expressions/gestures. I am that way due to my family upbringing where outward signs of affection were not highlighted, and although it would be wonderful to be that person with offering of flowers i do think actions do speak louder than words when you build a life going for 40+ years now. Love your video’s and sharing of some special moments of you both, you are a wonderful couple who add a refreshing insight into my day! Cheers.
I just happened to click on one of your videos and enjoy your content and learning more about South Korea and your customs. Im curious are there a lot of South Koreans that speak English? Like is it also taught in High School? Or was it mainly for use in international business and travel?
I read somewhere that there are “hourly” hotels that cater to young people who are still living at home but have intimate relations. That seems natural to me and makes sense. What is not possible is people getting to their 30s and still completely inexperienced.
thanks for your comment. yes, there are places called 'motel' for such purposes. However, we value intimate relations done only as a married couple, in line with our Christian belief!
Interesting video. I'm American and I started watching K-dramas about 15 years ago because after I tried one, I thought they were very clean compared to my American soap operas. I didn't have to be embarrassed if one of my young children walked into the room and saw the TV on. I was grossed out that so many American shows had become so scandalous. I also appreciated the format, like a novella, there are only 16 to 20 episodes and the story ends. My American dramas go on and on for years so that in order to make it interesting, they have to break up the couple and give them new romances. I loved Korean dramas for avoiding that! Years later, I watched a talk by a North Korean who had been inspired to escape after secretly watching some Korean dramas and seeing the lavish lifestyles, the food, the clothes, and I felt that maybe this is the good side of showing off beauty and wealth in dramas, to make a point of what a free society can achieve. Thank you for letting me share my thoughts and for an interesting video.
Wow thanks for sharing your story and yes, there are many North Koreans in South Korea influenced by their secret watching of Kdramas. Another interesting topic I plan to cover in later video.
I can totally relate to that. If I see an US film or series sometimes it’s so disgusting sometimes. I like those short series too. Longer than a film, but not lasting for months or years. Luckily so many K-Dramas exist 😅
This is why I stopped watching "western" productions. They are disgusting at times and they normalize many toxic behaviours. It was like a breath of fresh air to watch clean, as you said, drama. To add to that, unfortunately, ever since Netflix got envolved in Korean productions I can see a worsening trend. Dramas have become more shallow and boring, everything is very repetitive and there's much less real emotions.
@@CMri lately I changed mainly to Rakuten Viki. There are lots of great dramas that aren’t available on Netflix. I changed there because I wanted to watch „my roommate is a gumiho“, now I’ve seen lots of great dramas there 🤗
@@CMri I will add that now I see more cursing. When I first began watching, it was rare. I honestly don’t know if that was happening and just getting cleaned up by the translators or not. My guess is that it really was cleaner 15 years ago. I think I know the word for trash/garbage, and sometimes the drama translation will say they said something worse, but I know they only said trash. Or the worst one I saw was the character saying “Aish” and the translation was a really bad curse word. And I took it as producers wanting to Americanize the kdrama by adding bad words….since that’s been the trend here.
There is enough ugly reality in the world so I prefer to watch a drama that lets me escape into beauty and goodness! ❤️
Very interesting and thank you for sharing.
My youngest introduced me to KDramas with Descendants of the Sun in 2017.
I was so impressed that I continued to watch and have not bothered with US TV since - and I am an American.
As others here have mentioned, KDramas give you a complete story in a season, unlike American TV that drags on and on long past the time it should’ve ended, are clean enough to show your entire family vs scrambling for the remote to turn off smut, filthy language, and extreme gore as is on US television.
And KDramas have restored to us the beauty and development of romance versus the filth on TV in the US of two people meeting and immediately hopping into bed with each other.
KDramas are intricately plotted, beautifully written, acted, directed and executed - and include original soundtracks of fabulous songs, and sometimes exquisite instrumentals, as well, the later point being something television in the US has never done.
One American with whom I wholeheartedly agree wrote the following reasons why KDramas continued to gain global audiences:
Here is why KDramas are taking over the worldwide market, by Athena Gideon:
1. Acting - As someone pointed out, the actors are very accomplished. Even the idol actors are held to a very high level of performance. I find that the base level of acting skill demanded in Korean Dramas far outstrips the majority of American shows.
2. Values - America used to do this, but doesn’t anymore. Korean shows are a vehicle for transmitting Korean values. If you watch a number of shows you will see a pattern. While some might not enjoy this, I find it refreshing. The bar has been set so low in American media that I prefer watching shows that have a moral compass.
3. Soundtrack - I don’t know how they do it, but Korean Dramas have some breathtaking soundtracks. There are certain songs, that when I hear them, I get verklempt. That is some seriously mad skills right there.
4. Story Arc - Korean Dramas tell a story, more like a book than a series. You get a beginning, middle and usually a satisfying ending. If everything is going wrong, you know you only have X number of episodes before you are either weeping in your coffee for a week or the good guys finally win and the bad guys get what is coming to them.
5. Cinematography - The production values and the cinematography is first rate. Some of these series rival movies in this way. If you think I am kidding watch Goblin, Descendants of the Sun or Legend of the Blue Sea.
6. Love, Love, Love - Korean Dramas know how to present love. Not lust, not sex, but love. You may have to go through six or eight episodes for a single kiss or a back hug, but the wait is worth it.
wow, thank you for sharing very impressive observations!
@@abitdifferentkoreans Thank you for the very kind response! 😊
Just WOW
You said everything we all want to say in such an elaborate manner.
I was left to watch Hallmark movies just so that I don't see two people having literally sex on tv..but this year I completely graduated to watching nothing other than Korean,Chinese, Japanese and Taiwanese dramas and movies..Even the movies leave you either crying like a baby or laughing your lungs out
And now we have Queen of Tears to enjoy!
Your interpretation of Kdramas is fabulous, you pinned the perfect reasons why Kdramas are now becoming world wide acclaimed, thank you
I love many Korean drama shows, but I hate violence against women.
Yes shouldn't be~
I agree
I agree. There's a lot of stalking in the dramas I notice.
and a lot of violence against men and children through women too!
First time watching your channel. I really enjoyed it.
Just wanted to say that Jin is just as pretty, if not prettier than most of the actresses in k dramas.
Thank you! Jin is flattered:)
Même constatation
Yes ! And she seem the kind type too! Beautiful smile also❤️🫰🏻
I would say kind is better than sweet bc a person can be sweet and charming to get something from you and be cruel.
Haha yes, I'll make sure to pass this onto Jin :)
Like sugar too much sweet can make things unbearable.
But kindness are like tree roots. A permanent source of good strength and support that nourish marriage.
Kindness is better than sweetness.
I love Korean dramas. The filt in American TV left me with no choice but to only watch Korean and Japanesse dramas. Thank you for keeping your stories clean, with morals, and funny.
Thank you for watching, yes, we try to make contents based on our values:)
I agree with Sean’s idea of quality time. The all day communication seems overwhelming to me but to each their own.
Yes it is!
Love you guys!!! it's great to see how you ask for your wife's opinion and how you both get along so well when explaining Korean culture to the rest of us. I love Korean dramas and I always wondered if those situations were true or not you guys keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching and your encouraging words!
I’ve been watching dramas for years now (my first drama was Secret Garden with Hyun Bin). The relationships have definitely evolved since then but are still quite different from the west. I really enjoy the difference though. It’s like peeking into another world. That watermelon dessert looks very tasty and refreshing! I enjoyed this video 👍🏾.
Thank you for watching and your support!
This was very helpful to understand fiction vs. reality. Thank you so much for creating and posting this entertaining and informative video.
Wow thank you so much! You're the first subscriber who offered us Super Thanks:) We'll continue to make interesting and informative videos~
From the UK now hooked on KDramas.
Love the manners South Korean and respect. Don't become Westernised as respect will be gone and entitlement will come in.
I'm from the West and my country has lost its morals.
Thanks for watching and welcome to our channel~
Also, from the UK, I TOTALLY agree.
Your wofe is really beautiful. She could acting in kdramas with no problems!!🎉
Haha yes she is indeed very beautiful in Korea:) I'm the lucky guy. She is enjoying this recognition~
I love that Korean dramas don't go on forever. It gives me time to enjoy more.
Yes many foreigeners say that 16 episodes are better~
"We're an honest couple!"
The whole video was great insight. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and welcome to our channel~
You are correct in you're assessment. I would like to add the false sense of beauty, glamour and wealth that a lot of the k-dramas focus on. Yes there are those things but a very small percentage. It sends a message of materialism to the youth and adults instead of inner happiness.
yes, agreed. thanks for your comment!
This is why I loved While The Camelia Blooms K drama😊
I look at K-dramas like I look at the TV series "Friends". "Friends" is not the real life of most American singles, but you get a taste of American culture through their story telling. "Friends" is upper middle class and K-dramas portray that portion of life too, but you do get a taste of Korean culture while watching them. I love the 'historical' ones, and just like ours, they aren't always true to history, but you get the flavor of the period and how modern culture has evolved from that time period. I think that more westerners are watching K-dramas because it portrays life much different from ours, and a gentler side. The more gentle western dramas have now devolved into anyone's good action as an act of God, instead of it's just being the right thing to do.
Thanks for sharing insightful comparison!
Interesting for non Koreans. Thanks. You two are lovely together.
Thanks!
Thank you for the information about korean culture, looking forward next content about korea 🥰
You bet! Thank you:)
I'm from the UK and have started to watch a lot of Korean dramas via Netflix. Not sure why but really into them for a while now
It's pretty fun to watch Kdramas actually. What I've heard from foreigners about the charm of it is the sutble and detailed expression of various emotions.
@@abitdifferentkoreans It's true. I'm 42 and I just started watching a few dramas. I felt attracted to them. The reason, I think, is that we are witnessing a complete decline in our western society. Seeing strong values in K-dramas that are still there while we see them disappearing and while missing them makes me feel better. It helps one believe that love, commitment, respect, gentle manners, etc. didn't die or should not anyway. It gives a positive model to achieve (if we focus on the postive sides).
@@abitdifferentkoreans I enjoy the Korean dramas and movies because they are totally new and original stories for me with new actors. It's not the same, tired old stuff with the same faces. I also enjoy learning about Korean culture and customs as well as the history of Korea. The historical dramas and movies based on real events are so intriguing. I think it's because in my history classes in school they never covered any Asian history. It was all North America and Europe. My love of Korean dramas has even inspired me to try to learn the Korean language.
Well said!
You'll be amazed how much free food and positive attention you'll receive if you speak Korean as a foreigner in Korea~ I'll also cover such culturual aspects in another video!
Thanks for sharing & greetings from Germany! I feel Germany is as cold as it gets, both in weather and sometimes in mentality. Respect for elders is a catastrophe here, and getting married is a decision anyone makes without needing their parents' consent. I'm grateful for my American side, which adds a bit of warmth, even if it isn't always perfect. I discovered K-Dramas by chance about a year ago, and they've helped bring some balance into my life. I also agree with an earlier comment-Jin IS at least as beautiful as the actresses in K-Dramas, if not more so. Love the channel-keep us updated!
Thanks for sharing your German insights and welcome to our channel! Jin is flattered:)
You're a BEAUTIFUL Couple!! Thank you for the video...
Glad you liked it!
I really enjoyed this. I watch kdramas all the time and often wondered about these things. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching~ glad it was helpful!
You are great!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
I definitely prefer kind over sweet.
I agree too!
Great explanation of Korean couples relations! This definitely deepens my understanding of what I see in Kdrama storylines. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇺🇸
Glad it's helpful!
very interesting video!
western world seems to have discovered korean dramas lately... but korean dramas have been super popular in all Asia for MANY years.
My question about korean dramas is if office environment and also school environment is really as toxic as shown in kdramas.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, you brought up another interesting topics I wanted to address. Unfortunately, I have to say that yes, it's very toxic. I'll cover that how it impacts society in another video.
Yes, i'm not korean but french, school environement is so competitive in Korea ans for work, they work so late. It's so different from France
@@chcc3934 it’s the forced drinking after work which I find so strange and how Koreans seem to admire people on the basis that they can drink a lot.
@@suekennedy1595that happens in mainland China too. Anthony Bourdain filmed an episode about the drinking culture in China. In formal setting, you’re expected to just take shots after shots and still be standing.
@@d.c.3534 crazy!
Thanks!
Wow thank you so much for your support!!:)
@@abitdifferentkoreans Would love it so much if you could talk more about things we see in k dramas like do you really have all those side dishes with every meal and do people really drink that much soju 😊
Haha, I wish I could show you my mom's dishes. She usually brings at least 5 different side dishes to the table. For normal households, I would say 3~4 side dishes are common for a typical meal. You can check out my other videos about Seoul restaurants, and you'll be amazed how many side dishes are provided. As for alcohol drinking, not everyone, but a lot of people actually drink Soju quite often and quite a lot (1 bottle on average for typical Korean man).
@@abitdifferentkoreans Thanks I appreciate your quick response
I think the parent-children and society structure depected in most k dramas is easily understood by people of south asia. Its almost the same
It is? New insights! We felt the same in Manila, Philippines~ didnt know about other SEA countries.
@@abitdifferentkoreansSouth Asia is India, Pakistan, etc.
Aha! Got it, thanks for the correction:)
and Latin America
Good to Know, educate us more❤
Thanks will do~
I am so thrilled to find your channel. I am an American that started watching K Dramas in February and now i cant stop because they are so much better than anything on american tv.
You spoke about all the things i wondered about and hope you do more videos about korean culture. I agree with everyone that your wife is very beautiful and you are a very handsome man also. Cant wait for the next video😃❤
welcome to our channel and glad to have you as our subscriber! thanks and stay tuned:)
your watermelon dish looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching~
I enjoyed your video. Your English is excellent. I appreciate your comments & enjoyed your wife’s, as well.
Thanks for watching and your kind words!
Thank you. I found this discussion and the watermelon very interesting. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it~
Just subscribed. Started to watch Korean drama last January. Binging on historical period dramas led me to study Korean history (Joseon and early kingdoms, lol). Romantic comedies comforting and cathartic. Asian American so I can relate about parents and children relationships.
Welcome to our channel. I hope my contents would be helpful for your understanding of Korea~
I really enjoyed your discussion about K dramas and also your wife working to make a healthy dessert meal! look forward to hearing more about Korean modern society and how it’s changing from tradition.
Glad you liked it. Welcome to the channel~
I really enjoyed this. I'm very interested in Korean culture since watching k-dramas I've become so intrigued with the people and the music and it's nice to hear this❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you both for this lovely video! I learned a lot about the real culture while learning a new summer fruit drink as well. :D
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching~
Thank you for sharing ❤love from Canada. I learned more about the Korean family.
I also enjoy Korean culture food and dramas. I especially like the dynasty style movies.
Welcome to our channel~ Thank you for your love:)
Very great information! Thanks for sharing! Got hooked on to KDramas, KPop and K music starting the pandemic times. Now, my day is not complete if I don’t hear any Korean language spoken. ❤️
Thanks for watching!
I'm a Jamaican woman, thanks for all the information, im planning on taking a trip to South Korea next summer, jyst for the food, i want to try some things, not the octopus though, but i will try other food.
glad you enjoyed it! welcome to our channel~
It sounds rather hard to marry your true love…in Australia you marry who you love and the parents give their blessing or not. It is up to the couple. I enjoyed this video
Thank you for watching and your comment. Yes, love is the base for all dating and marriage, but there are just many obstacles to overcome. We'll also cover in more detail how the marriage process goes in Korea.
Some cultures see marriage as a union of two families. If the two do not mix well, it can lead to estrangement. I know of many cases of family estrangement, especially between a son and his family mainly due to the wife’s feelings about the husband’s family and I’m in the U.S. Even in my workplace, it’s very common to hear women complain about their in-laws.
You need your parent blessing. For marriage in Africa. 🇳🇬. No one want divorce so, we choose carefully.
@@emy-essencetv Nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce in the U.S. It's so common place now that it's no longer considered taboo and blended families are praised, saying "Children growing up in a blended family learn to solve conflicts and relate with different people. As a result, they develop good problem-solving skills. Extended families also provide children with more role models." which contradicts what I hear from people with step children who always advise me not to get involved with people with children.
@@d.c.3534 I don't know what blended family is, if you can educate me more on that.
I'm Nigerian.🇳🇬 And we are family oriented, but I still believe children learn from all members of the family.
We still have people who end up divorcing in my country, but it's not common and, it's not easy for the children to adapt to that change of separated parents. And the worst is that, most of this parents wants the children to pick sides.
Well, couples who ends up divorcing have their reasons. I don't judge them.
But for me, personally, I don't want to get married only to end up divorced. I pray we all enjoy our spouse, home and marriage.
Sean, great video, and first time watcher. Huge Kdrama fan for about three years now and love them, so was really interested in hearing yours and Jin’s take on them. Additionally, have to say, respectfully of course, that Jin is a MAJOR CATCH, and you are a lucky man 👍🏼😊. Do whatever you need to do to keep her! I will be visiting Seoul for the first time this June!!
Welcome to our channel and thank you for the compliment! Enjoy your time in Seoul:)
To this American, this video was excellent: informative, candid, concise yet thorough. It was also made more fun by including both viewpoints and the brief, colorful diversions of the watermelon. Nicely done!
Thank you for watching and your recognition! Glad you enjoyed it~
I watched only one Kdrama and loved it so much, it blew me away of the cast and story, Alchemy of Souls💘 Shed many tears than any other movie i watched.. love from 🇬🇷eece!
Welcome to our channel and thank you for your interests!
Alchemy of souls is a gold mine. You’re lucky that it was your first k drama ever :)
really very interesting, many thanks for explanation Sean and Jin 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you~
Im a Scandinavian from Denmark and have been watching k-dramas for about a year now. Its interesting that some romantic aspects in this dramas, is close to reality.
Interesting video you both make here. I look forward to watch some more
Thanks for watching and yes, stay tuned for other interesting contents~
I liked your video a lot as I always wondered how close to reality were the K dramas. You answered my questions well. Thank you.
Glad you liked it~ thanks always for watching!
Very informative and insightful. Thanks.
Thanks!
First, very informative and added new information to have available to me when watching k-drama’s. (In my top five is Something In The Rain). Second, you both make a very cute couple. Easy to see why you fell in love with each other. I wish for you both a long and happy marriage. Third, sounds like Sean has room to improve his “Sweetness”. ❤. Thank you both for this video.
Haha yes for sure I need to work on that more. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for telling us about how things work in Korea.I sort of new but your strait forward explaining was very good.😊
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it~
Thank you for this informative video and including the watermelon 🍉:) I loved both your input!
and darn it, you are both pretty 😊 I wonder, instead of social standing, is it often the case in South Korea that a couple is similarly pretty? 😅
Thanks for your compliment! Well, maybe that's another topic we can cover in detail. Nonetheless, it's not always the case. Look forward to another video on that:)
Thank you for sharing your korean culture, family and delicious recipe. Since I started watching my 1st korean drama, i never got back to some other tv shows. I enjoy , laugh and cry with every k- drama. I know that not everything is like they show in.south korean, but definitely their culture and life style are much better in many aspects.
I don't believe in wearing all high expensive brands for clothes or bags, but i respect if others want to spend their money on that.
Personally a brand doesn't make a person.
Please , keep sharing more about your korean culture with us..
One question for you, why are you not living in South Korea? You mentioned several times that you live in.Bangkok.
Thanks for watching. You'll understand us better when watching the below 'Quit Korea' video. We're traveling the world, and in Thailand for a few weeks~
love this, thanks for sharing. Subbed
Thanks!
I enjoyed your video since I have just started watching K-Dramas instead of the shows I get in the US. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for sharing these interesting facts. Looking forward to visiting Korea one day. I live in Asia and it is true about marrying people of similar status in society.
Kind is better than sweet. Jin is like my Kdrama female lead.
thanks!
So happy to come across your channel. I’m an American who is obsessed with Korean dramas both from the Joseon period and modern. I am fascinated by the culture and can’t get enough of it. I think I’ve been watching them exclusively for at least two years now. I love the culture for its family connection., their love of food and their respect for each other. It is also so refreshing not to have full on sex in the first episode like American productions. Is Korean society really the slow burn that is depicted in the dramas? Are Korean couples really hands off and wait months to have their first kiss? That part seems unrealistic to me but I thought I’d ask. Thank you so much for the explanation because these are all of the questions that I had wondered about. Glad to have come across your channel and will be looking for more. Thank you.
welcome to our channel and thank you for your interests. Although sometimes it's exaggerated, many of scenes in Kdramas reflect the reality.
To answer your questions, Korean society is in fact very fast but when it comes to moral and conservative values like physical touch are definitely much slower than the western world (but not months to have the first kiss)
Really nice video, and thank you for the lovely recipe!
I recently visited Korea and can't wait to go back!
You did! Thank you for watching~
Thank you so very much for this video. I have been watching Kdrama's and chinese dramas, Japanese ones too. You are answering so many questions I have had for years about this subject. Thank you, with love from America ❤
Thank you for watching:)
First time viewing your channel. Hello from the Philippines! I've watched around 400 kdramas since 2016, no kidding! My twin sis and I although in our senior years are so hooked to daily watching kdramas. You both look sweet and caring couple. Thanks for your honesty. More blessings to you and your channel.
Welcome to our channle~ We truly enjoyed our time in Manila and Boracay. Thanks for your words:)
I love your channel it's one of my favorite channel on RUclips
Thank you:) glad you enjoyed it~
Thanks for real life clarity
Glad you enjoyed it~
IMO kind is better than sweet because sweet isn’t always authentic. Kindness has a sweetness all of its own.
Haha yes agreed, that's what I've been telling my wife:)
I like historical K-Dramas one of them “Kingmaker Change of Destiny”, “War of Arrows”, “Memories of the Sword”, “The Swordsman” etc
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Cool that you answered those questions about K-dramas. I have noticed in many of the K-dramas that there is a large amount of drinking going on when people are upset or stressed - particularly the drinking of soju. Does that actually happen a lot in Korean society? Do the K-dramas exaggerate the drinking too much? Sometimes I worry about how peoples' livers can handle all that alcohol so frequently.
Haha, yes Korean people actually do drink a lot. You can look up the alcohol consumption stats as well~
I appreciated this video. I live in America and often wonder if these Korean dramas, which I love, are a true representation of Korean life and culture. Your video helped answer some of those questions. Koreans are such beautiful people. You have a beautiful wife too.
Thank you for your compliment. Glad you liked it. Will do other videos on related topics, so look forward to it:)
Nice content. Thank you for sharing. This opens my eyes to what the South Korean culture is like.
Glad you enjoyed it and welcome to our channel:)
K-drama and k-pop is also very popular here in the west, like in the U.S. You guys should make more videos on making Korean food and snacks, maybe invent a Korean-Thai fusion dish and explain it to the viewers. Just some suggestions and thoughts.
Wow, you have a very good hunch! We'll actually upload a Korean/Thai cooking content in Bangkok soon. Stay tuned:)
@@abitdifferentkoreans AWESOME! 👍. Looking forward to the video!
You're really a very beautiful couple... thanx for sharing this video, I loved it!🥰
Thank you for the compliment and watching our content!
The treat looks delicious! 🤤🤗I would personally add chopped spearmint 😉
Thanks for your suggestion. Will try that next time:)
I enjoyed your video thank you 😂
Thanks bro for your continuous support!
Hello from Australia :) New Subscriber here. Thank you for your video, I cannot wait to make the watermelon fruit punch for my kids come summer....looks delicious!!
Welcome to our channel~
I am an Indian woman and I started watching Kdrama in my teens. As a typical teenage girl, I got into the stories primarily because of the dreamy Men, angsty storylines and cultural similarities. I think these things were really what pulled me in initially but, now as I am in my 30s, I have started seeing things without the rose tinted glasses of a teenager and can really question and ponder how Male leads who are pushy, and passive aggressive are being promoted as loving and caring. Having said that, I still enjoy kdramas every once in a while but my passion for them has cooled off as I grew older.
Also, I really enjoyed the video and honestly, it was just in my recommendations and I clicked purely out of curiosity now though am glad that I did.
P.S.
my first drama was Stairway to heaven as well and I was left traumatised by it. I remember back in early 2000s the storylines really liked killing characters with blood cancer. I have shed buckets of tears 😂😂
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it~ welcome to our channel!
I dated several gentlemen, Hispanics, Filipinos are the most romantics. American men are gentlemen and generous. So I dated and married American gentleman. No regrets, American they express their feelings through actions, not words. They do everything for a woman.
Yes action speaks louder than word for sure! Thanks for your comment~
In USA culture. 1. If you’re dating and constantly texting each other during work hours you probably either get a warning that’s not supposed to be happening during work hours or you’ll be fired. 2. A little tip to clue you in if a guy or woman is single or not. If a woman or man uses the word WE in conversation it most likely means that they are married or in a relationship. If they use (I) it could indicate that they are single.
??? What kind of dates do Korean couples like to go on??? Do they go on group dates at first and then later on just as a couple? Or do they do a combination of both group dates and just on their own?
Hi there, group date is rare, unlike the U.S.
Here in USA, a date is not about serious relationship. It’s the “ get to know you” stage.
When I say to my American friend I am dating a guy, she thinks sex is involved. In my country it simply means going out and talking.
Interesting to see how dating is perceived in various countries indeed:)
Exactly, that's a difference between two or more cultures. In North America (US ) dating means or involves having sex. And don't show respect for each other, values and moral are gone. I prefer 100 times the Korean culture and my own country. The US tv shows are superficial and very far from real life. Sadly to say it but it's true.
Hello from Australia. Just discovered this and I'm addicted to kdramas. Wondering if you have been to Australia yet Wondering if you have been to Australia yet
Hi, welcome to our channel. I've been to Australia twice. We plan to visit the country this coming spring~
Great video, thanks for answering what i have wondered for a while. Question: what do Korean employers think about their employees spending time communicating with their partners throughout the day? Is it acceptable for romantic socialising to happen during paid work time?
thanks for your interest. Of course, no one at work would appreciate such behavior. People are texting during the work break or lunch time for the most time.
It has always been a dream of mine to get in a relationship with a korean woman beacause i feel like they are different from other women and are kinder, sweeter and very beautiful so hearing your thoughts really helped me. Thanks!!.Great video. First time watching!! Really enjoyed it❤
Thanks and welcome to our channel~ Good luck on finding your soulmate too:)
Very interesting, thank you.
Thanks for watching:)
I enjoy the Korean series so much from South Africa. I never watch any other movies anymore. I love the way they eventually only in episodes 18 ro 19 only kiss for the first time. I'm ready to let them show each other how they care from much earlier. Love how they respect each other. So enjoyable to see they don't just jump into bed first night. Sean you must cherish your wife she is cute and worth it. Tell het how much you love her, get romantic woman thrive to hear how they are cherished. Tell her often she is beautiful and you appreciate her. It will change so many things.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and advice:)
I am an 89 year old Australian and started watching Korean shows during Covid lockdown.I am so hooked on Korean shows I don’t watch anything else,excellent acting and of course we know it is not true to life but I have learnt so much about this beautiful country and the customs as before I only thought about the Korean War which was in my generation,take a bow Korea🇦🇺👍👏
Hello and thanks for your interesting video. I started watching k-dramas about 2 years ago and am hooked. My question is in Korea, is it normal to go to the hospital for minor sicknesses? In the US, with our healthcare system and the co-pays, most people don't visit hospitals for cuts or colds, yet I see it all the time in K-dramas.
welcome to our channel~ good observations indeed. yes, Korean people do visit hospitals quite often even for minor sickness, because it's very affordable. I'll cover healthcare system of Korea in my later video, so stay tuned:)
I just wanted to say my favorite drama show all time is Legend Of the Blue Sea, my favorite is Lee Min Ho and also Jun Ji Hyun is so pretty but I think that’s the only drama I ever watched from beginning to end that I loved the whole series, thanks for sharing a great video I appreciate it 🤙🏽
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Looks delicious, I will be making this fruit salad
Haha yes try it for yourself! It's delicious:)
Hi Guys, another great video. I love korean dramas and i have been ( and still do) watch alot of them. About 2 yrs ago i was introduced to GOT 7 a korean boy group. I am hooked on their music and would consider myself a FAN...hahahahah. Thank you for the insights of korean culture.
cheers and LOVE THE WATER MELON SALAD!!!!!!!
Monty xoxo
Glad you enjoyed it~ thanks!
thank you for sharing, first time watching and I like the way you explained. From the dramas that I often watch, do children have to bear their siblings or parents' debts too?
Thanks for watching. To answer your question, no obligations of course. They do that voluntarily from love~
Sean has the same definition of quality time with the Korean man I met. After texting good morning, asking "잘잤어" and texting for a while before going to work I woudn't hear from him again. We are in touch again after he's off work. Then kakao before going to bed. Sometimes random text in between work but that depends if there is a chance. Texting all day and doesn't focus on work is unhealthy for me. We need to breathe too. Communication doesn't mean to text every hour. What matters most is the consistency. Now I know that Korean men aren't the same.
Yes people have different styles and standards~
Actually, I think Jin resembles Korean actress Gong Min-jung, especially her smile.
Thanks for your interesting program. I agree with Sean, its better to have less quality time together, than so many phrases during the day. I would have liked to know if alcohol drinking (soju, rice wine, etc. ) is so strong and often (almost in a daily basis & after work), as shown in many k dramas?
Thanks for watching and your interest. Yes, in fact, alcohol consumption of Koreans is one of the top in the world~though Jin and I don't drink.. You'll see a lot of people dining out and drinking even during the week in Seoul.
Enjoyed this cultural exchange
glad you liked it:) continue to enjoy my other contents as well~
Well done! Your show was really very informative. I would like you to tell us if it is possible, for kdrama fans....Why are they so cruel to their idols?Why don't they allow them to have love relationships? Recently they treated Karina and Lee Jae-Wook very badly...Don't they want to see them in healthy relationships and happy?
On the contrary, they are tolerant with behaviors that are strange for the boys in the bands....
Thanks for your comment. Your question will be address in my next video indeed, so stay tuned:)
Watermelon is better without milk! I fully agree.
You are a very sweet couple.
Thank you:)
Love my KDramas !❤ Beautifully filmed with beautiful people.
Thanks:)
Hello, I loved your video, very interesting about the house deposit. I always wondered about that when characters had problems to get it back or had to use it for sth else.. the drama!! 😂 I thought its like here that you give 2 to 3 rents ahead for safety reason for the landlord.
My question is short: in K-dramas its often a problem to pay for medical bills in hospitals but from Korean youtubers you hear that the health system is cheap and easy. Whats real? Thanks from Germany 😊
Welcome to our channel~ The reality is that the medical cost in Korea is pretty affordable because of 3 reasons I think:
1. The cost itself is not super expensive like other developed countries like Europe or U.S.
2. The national public insurance is mandatory for all citizens that cover most of illness.
3. The private insurance is also well structured that one can benefit when hospitalized.
Hope this helps.
@@abitdifferentkoreans thanks so much, didnt expect such a quick answer 🙂. No.2 is the same here, I wonder how Americans still not have that sytem 😎 .
Btw I subscribed and look forward to watch your content. Sometimes YTs recommendations are very good 😁.
Hi there great video re dramas would love it if you could do more on this topic. (Fiction vs reality in drama) I started watching Kdrama during covid and have become quite interested in learning about the culture.
I was glad to hear that with regards to love triangles that mostly unrealistic for the way they portray the 3rd person with the crush to be so clingy and not handle rejection in the dramas is quite scary/insane😮
Wanted to ask I am aware of the hierachy in Korea and obviously it is the culture but where does one draw the line as such.? For yes one should respect there elders but a lot of the dramas portray the older grandpa/grandmother/chaebol/ colleague as grumpy people and almost comes across as more of a power trip even as far as slapping a younger person.
Lastly not sure if maybe lost in translation in dramas but are Korean people very private even with good friends/family ,? They seem to only tell friends family things they need to know.
keep all troubles to them selves.
Thanks for your interests here! Look forward to another video for the topics you mentioned. As you know, hierarchy plays pretty significant role in Korean society, and I'll break it down further by situations in later video. As for the private culture, I would say to a certain extent, but not so less than Japan. Another interesting one to cover for sure.
You complement each other, and like the watermelon treat. 😊
Yes we are:)
Your wife is so cute and lovely. And she seems very innocent and pure. I also wish to marry lovely girl like your girl. She is so sweet💕🥰
haha thanks! good luck on finding your true soulmate:)
Interesting with the Sprite in the mellon. 🤔🙂 Where I'm from, we do the fruit salad mixed with whipped cream. .... Another nice tip I got from someone was to chop up the mellon in triangles and put them in the freezer, then they will be like frozen popsicles for hot summer days
That's so interesting! Thanks for the new insight~
Interestingly enough i would consider myself to be kind rather than sweet, or what my partner refers to a action rather than words. So i will go out of my way to ensure my partner has everything she desires or will pick up a special coffee or item for her, i generally forgo on the flowers and more romantic expressions/gestures. I am that way due to my family upbringing where outward signs of affection were not highlighted, and although it would be wonderful to be that person with offering of flowers i do think actions do speak louder than words when you build a life going for 40+ years now. Love your video’s and sharing of some special moments of you both, you are a wonderful couple who add a refreshing insight into my day! Cheers.
again, thank you for your compliment and I'm glad you enjoyed my content:)
I just happened to click on one of your videos and enjoy your content and learning more about South Korea and your customs.
Im curious are there a lot of South Koreans that speak English? Like is it also taught in High School? Or was it mainly for use in international business and travel?
Welcome to our channel~ English is taught in schools in Korea, so people can speak to a certain extent. Nontheless, fluency varies by person.
I read somewhere that there are “hourly” hotels that cater to young people who are still living at home but have intimate relations. That seems natural to me and makes sense. What is not possible is people getting to their 30s and still completely inexperienced.
thanks for your comment. yes, there are places called 'motel' for such purposes. However, we value intimate relations done only as a married couple, in line with our Christian belief!
@@abitdifferentkoreans My comment was generalized…not meant to encompass those who value only intimate relations in marriage.