the only jdorama i really enjoy is love story, and hero. the rest i really regret wasting my precious time

from the autumn tale time, i dont like kdrama. its draggy, cliches, corny, and not well written, but i still watch some of it, ep 1-2, not good then drop. bof managed to around ep14, then drop. will they relase dvd for soeul couple only cuts? :p
i only enjoy watching kimsamsoon, and goong, my pure guilty pleasure, but i skipped almost every scene in goong except prince shin-chae gyung's
kdrama have good start. awful in the middle, and draggy at the ending. why bother watching u ask? its related to work

so sad that most of jdorama lately is going cliches and corny too, *sigh*
very rare to find good drama like bara no nai hanaya these days
good thing is, korea have wonderful moviemaker

belleza: "no amount of “PD headstart” was going to obfuscate that the show was made to be the Uber-Trendy Eye Candy show. If there was more time, they’d probably shoot at top of Mt. Everest or the Himalayas, just to say they did."
LMAO and applause!

I was "stuck" in JDrama because of Tokyo Love Story and 101 Proposals. For me so far that's still the best JDrama. It was nicely written, good acting/performance, simple settings, while touching everyone emotionally.

After a while, I start to watch KDrama. Winter Sonata and Hotelier are the first KDramas that I've watched. Since then, I added some of the KDramas on my favorite drama list which most of the dramas were listed on Dramabeans Drama Rating.

So far, I've been on and off watching the KDrama and JDrama and while reading the article on Korea Times, I have to agree on some of it.

{``The two-day airing system may be effective in raising ratings, but to produce more globally competitive shows, we need to look into airing one episode per week and cut running time and pre-production,'' Kim said in the report. }
=> I have to agree in this. Most of KDrama had too many episodes, similar plots, and similar way to portray one character (in which most of them almost cinderella-story-alike?). Probably when the KDrama has fewer episodes, they will be even more creative choosing the story line and writing it.

{Drama production in Japan starts about six months to a year prior to actual airing, which gives actors, crew and producers time to deliver their best work.}
=> I'm agree with this for a similar reason to the above. Probably when KDrama didn't air and produced at the same time, they will have better quality.
=> have to disagree because even though JDrama produced the drama before airing, it feels empty (no emotions attached) and too stiffed (One Litre of Tears aside).

*reads all comments*

Ok, here goes nothing.

My main problem with jdoramas is that pretty often they tend to use "formulas" as in the eps tend to be repetitive: usually the lead character has a catch phrase that gets said over and over and over and OVER again or how the ep develops, always in the same way. Mind you, not all of Jdoramas do that (I'm thinking Nobuta wo Produce, Akai Ito, HYD, etc), but many (way too many imho) slip into that routine and...it gets old fast, no matter how much you like the overall storyarc.

I usually watch one ep after another and with Jdoramas I tend to get a little frustratated. Granted, I know the eps weren't supposed to be watched like that, but say weekly, and yet I think I'd still have the same opinion cos the eps are WAYYYY too similar. With Kdramas, no matter how many eps in a row I watch, that doesn't happen, I don't get tired and... look, I know Kdramas have many flaws (clichés etc), but I can't help myself.

Lately I've been watching two jdramas, Voice and Kami no Shizuku and both, unfortunately, slip into the repetitive formula, Kami no Shizuku more than Voice. Voice is really, really, really good and yet the constant repeating tends to ruin it. I know where the ep is going and I wait for certain scenes or certain comic bits (and I know I'm not the only one. My friend/drama partner feels the same). I still like it (the script is good, the acting solid, the characters nice), but I'm not 100% into it. With Kdramas I know there's going to be a happy ending eventually (I usually watch romances or romcom and the stereotypical ending is usually a happy one), but the fun part of watching a kdrama is wondering HOW the hero and heroine are going to get THERE and more often than not, I don't know what it's going to happen from ep 1 to ep 16 or whatever. You know?

So to make a long story short, I'd rather Korean production companies would pick from the Japanese only, say, how to make good pre-production with a decent filming schedule, but as far as storytelling and plots, I'd rather they sticked to what they do best. Oh and hey, I know sometimes Kdramas drag a little in the end, but as I said in one of my earlier comments (here? On another thread? Mah, can't remember), I can forgive and forget as long as it's only an ep or two. I'd still have a nice longish kdrama with a couple of meh eps rather than 10-11 jdoramas-like eps, if you know what I mean.

On the other hand, it is true Jdoramas have a more variaty of plots. And yet, I'm still more of a Kdrama girl ;)

@ spuf and whoever commented on Nodame
It's STILL pretty popular. A 2 eps special (it was pretty long. 4 hours maybe?) aired in 2008 and fansubs were recently released. IIRC there are going to be two movies (filming starts in May if I'm not much mistaken) so I'd say Nodame is not forgotten. ;)

hhmm. interesting.
i have enjoyed watching a couple of korean dramas and i think korean dramas are for you if...
- you enjoy obvious romance and perhaps public displays of affection
- you like overdramatic and overused cinderella plots with lots of twists in the story
- if you are into perfectly pretty boys and girls. korean culture has a very defined standard of beauty and this is obvious in most of the stars getting popular and casted in dramas.

i prefer japanese dramas though just because korean dramas are way too supeficial sometimes.
there's a lot of choices in dramas, whether a family drama or a school drama or a work drama.
there are dramas where the story flows and there are episodic dramas where the characters mainly resolve issues in each episode (yasuko to kenji, gokusen, gto, oh! my girl). but essentially, most jdramas have mini-closures in each episode.
the plot is well-written, pacing is okay and it's probably because everything is planned well in advance.
it is also a plus that the cinematography is almost always amazing and they really take good care of the music.
actors, most of the japanese dramas have a strong cast, in terms of acting. i've watched a couple of gekidan engimono (sort of like mini-dramas that most actors get their start in) behind the scenes and i'm amazed how they really put time in rehearsing and getting things right. i'm assuming they are also particular like this in japanese dramas.
i admit that i don't find some actors attractive but i appreciate the fact that some/other people find them attractive or charming. i think it's great that there's a wide variety of looks in japanese dramas.
since japanese dramas only air once a week, there's a lot of dramas to choose from every season. you can be sure to find one or two you'd be interested in watching.

Read through most of the comments, and here to comment myself.

Jdoramas and Korean dramas are two completely different creatures. When it really all comes down to everything, it's a matter of personal preference. I have pretty diverse tastes, so for me, the drama has to appeal to me for me to like it, regardless of whether it's Japanese or Korean.

However, I feel like Jdoramas seem to like to "pack a punch." They've got limited time and limited resources, so they've got to utilize everything to get their message across. This usually makes for more fast-paced stories and, sometimes I feel, stronger, more clear messages. It's difficult for me to cry about ordinary stories, but I feel like that's the power Jdoramas have for me. They can turn a bland, ordinary life story turn into something greater, something more emotional. And in that sense, it's touching because it is so relatable to everyone. I mean, for god's sake, I cried my eyes out for ordinary stories about friendship and hardship and passion for life dreams. In that genre, Jdoramas excel superbly. They just are so human at times. And the messages are usually so touching that they're inspirational - like, it makes you believe in the good in the world. On the other hand, I feel like Korean dramas do not usually approach these sorts of topics - at least from what I have seen.

Of course, it's not easy to always find some of these dramas. Lately, a lot of Jdoramas seem to be full of, well, random romantic comedies that are funny and humorous. But that's it. *cough* Hana Kimi *cough* I mean, they're good for a laugh once in a while, but it gets old.

Some people mention the JE boys acting, and while I admit there are some that are not great at acting, others are actually very amazing. Like Nino from Arashi. Just watch "Marathon," which was a special that aired. I was crying throughout. Truly touching. And Ueno Juri from Nodame Cantabile [yeah I know she's not JE] is an exceptional actress. Watch "Last Friends." Touchy subject, but phenomenal acting.

Korean dramas, on the other hand, tend to be more dramatic. I like dramatic too, but lately I'm getting sick of some of the overacting and exaggeration. I find that while Japanese dramas tend to bring me to find the good in the real world, Korean dramas give me a sense of escapism. I can escape into these situations and sympathize with the characters. The storylines tend to deviate farther from our own lives than Japanese dramas do. But I like the sense of escapism that I can get from Korean dramas.

But like I said, there seems to be an infiltration of some dramas with less perfect acting and "meh" cast. But occasionally, you do find the rare gem. Sometimes, I find the problem is also the extreme length of Korean dramas. When I'm a little more ADHD, I find it difficult to concentrate on the lengthy run time of Korean dramas. Which makes Japanese dramas the alternative, because they are shorter and more fast-paced. Of course, sometimes the Korean dramas are paced well. These also tend to be the "rare gems." And, like the bad JE actors [which I don't think there really are THAT many], there are the equivalent of such in Korean dramas. But, of course, there are awesome actresses & actors.

So, essentially for me, Jdoramas = more real, more ordinary, but more easy to connect to and clearer message. Kdramas = more dramatic, more "extra"ordinary, and more escapist than anything.

BTW, Javabeans, I was wondering what Jdoramas you liked.

@natalie

I completely forgot about the really really nice cinematography & soundtracks that go with the dramas. They really fit so well with whatever it is.

@ A.

can you please share korean dramas and japanese dramas you like?

@Natalie

Not to be a spoilsport, but come on, after only a couple of kdramas, you can generalize that much? Look, I may even agree with you on the first two points (although I may have phrased them differently...you came across a little snobbish? But maybe it's just me and my pathethic understanding of English), but the third point, I think, is rather offensive for 1)the actors and everyone who worked on the drama and 2) for the fans. As if all the k-actors just stand there and be pretty? As if all of the Kdramas fans were vain and just wanted the eyecandy?!? Sure, some might, but I don't think we are all like that? And besides, it's not like jdoramas are that different (there are "pretty boys and girls" in every single released jdorama).

That said, from what I gathered, you might want to check out kdramas like The Devil, Time Between Dog and Wolf and the currently airing Story of a man.

PS: just to clarify, I watch both J and Kdramas, and I find them entertaining for different reasons. I'm more of a kdrama girl, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate J-stuff. Just so you know.

After reading all the comments it really does seem like J-dramas are more my thing. I'll have to get into that some day. Can always come back to K-dramas for the eyecandy :)

@Kobe,

Psh. Stop watching TV. Bring home a parade. :D

"Can always come back to K-dramas for the eyecandy "

J-dramas actually win in this department (that is, if you love your Johnnies.) WATER BOYS, anybody? :D

@ sere
i said i have enjoyed watching a couple of dramas. i never said i've only watched a couple of korean dramas. there's a difference. i have watched a lot of korean dramas but i have enjoyed watching a couple of dramas. basically, i've watched a lot and i only like a couple.

i didn't mean to be snobbish. it's what i gathered from all korean dramas i've watched and that's the only thing i can speak for since i can't really talk about dramas i haven't watched, could i? granted, there are some dramas where the romance aspect is non-existent (evasive inquiry agency for one), but most dramas (and i mean most dramas i've watched) have focused on the romance. some dramas even have romance as its main theme (soulmate, love and marriage, etc.)

for my third point, i just said most, if not all, korean actors are pretty and korean culture tend to follow a pretty strict standard of beauty. and that's a great appeal because let's face it, appearances do matter. (out of topic, susan boyle was ridiculed for even attempting to audition because of her appearance at british got talent but she sings really good.)

i'm talking about a culture who says lee hyori and son dambi are fat; who thinks rain is ugly because of his small eyes; who ridicules tiffany of snsd and gyuri of kara because of their big heads since attractive people must have faces similar or smaller than that of a CD.

i pointed out that most korean actors are attractive to the eyes. i never said they couldn't act. that was not my point.

i said i generally preferred japanese dramas. but i do watch korean dramas (as well as taiwanese dramas). personally, it just so happened that i only liked a couple of korean dramas i've watched.

@sere

oh, reading my previous comment, i can see why you have misunderstood because i talked about japanese dramas having actors with a strong cast in terms of acting.

er, i forgot to say that this is based on most japanese dramas i've watched and it is in reply (sort of) to previous comments talking about japanese dramas casting popular idols who cannot act. most of the japanese dramas i've watched with popular japanese idols, the idols have carried their characters well.

@ natalie

Yes, I feel like a lot of JE boys seem to have wanted to be actors instead of singers, but JE wants all their boys to sing, even if some aren't great at it. I mean, Nino from Arashi is one of those. So is KimuTaku. Nishikido Ryo is also an amazing actor. If you've watched "Last Friends" [you can tell how much I love this drama], you would understand. His role is extremely difficult and he pulls it off well.

Sorry, I'm sorta drawing a blank on some dramas, but here's a quick list of ones I really really liked.

Japanese:
-Love Shuffle - came out recently & is a very interesting approach to addressing people's fears and relationships.
-Last Friends - can really really freak you out, but addresses a touchy subject as well as addresses different relationships, ranging from abusive to fragile friendships and love.
-Orange Days - another touching drama that addresses fears and the fear of facing fears, I guess... as well as a nice overall theme of the last days of childhood/last days before true adulthood and coming face to face with the real world.
-Long Vacation - classic classic classic! Enough said. LOL.
-Hotaru no Hikari - I just really like this because of it's theme about how true love is discovered.
-Nodame Cantabile - I feel like this is half a guilty pleasure, because it was so cute. However, I like the subtle hints of realizing what true dreams are, and the music in it, which I can really relate to.
-Attention Please - Despite its funky humor, I found myself drawn completely to Ueto Aya's character and her hardships. This one I found myself crying whenever she suffered hardship...

I'll continue this later, but I have to go. LOL.

I've watched a lot more J-dramas than K-dramas, so I can't really compare them. I kinda agree with "A." though. There's something really touching about J-dramas, they make ordinary people's story so inspirational, I also love the way they use the music and filming, even the way they use the silent scenes (I kinda noticed that, maybe because of the lenght, K-drama's characters talk a lot more than J-drama's, so the whole thing is less subtle, I think) and that happens in a lot of J-movies too, that's what I love the most. :D

It's always so interesting reading what Belleza writes, gotta love your Hanadan's analysis, haha. I remember that you said in an early BOF post that Japanese Hanadan used a coming-of-age story, and that korean dramas don't usually do that. Considering that BOF kinda followed the same storyline the japanese version did, could it be considered a coming-of-age story in a K-drama? Just curious.

i love both:D
j dramas intersting with new theme, quick plot, simple and funny too if we talking about the humor.
k dramas i enjoy for the romantic scene, long hour eye candy looks, and story that sometimes breaks your heart.
dont change become one another. just be j drama or k drama. it's all enough to us from another country. i feel like home with those two kind of dramas..love korea and japan too:D

@Daniel,

"Considering that BOF kinda followed the same storyline the japanese version did, could it be considered a coming-of-age story in a K-drama?"

Nah, even with the same core storyline (and MG was much like BBF in its approach), the approaches were extremely different. Actually I talked about this before BBF came out, that the K-drama was going to be very, very different from the Japanese version because they weren't going to get a coming-of-age narrative. The Korean version follows the tenets of true screwball drama (generally true for most Cinderella-ish K-drama.) There's a strong emphasis on the personality and social differences between Jandi and Jun Pyo, about how they misread each other, about the absurdity of Jandi's situation, and especially about all their verbal tit-for-tat fun. Roughly half of the story, in true screwball drama fashion, works on them "meeting cute."

First season HYD-J is Tsukasa's coming-of-age story, the education of Prince Doumyouji. The focus is on him inflicting violence on his classmates, him trying to wipe the Idea of Makino from his velvet soul, about the madness and loneliness and the desperation and the compassion and the guilt and all those human feelings seeping into the long-winded castle of the Doumyouji family. HYD-J is a story about a monster who, through the love for a girl, turns into a human being. Therefore the narrative is built differently. From the first episode, we are plunged into Doumyouji's point of view and how this "bright girl" is like an itch that he cannot scratch. He mocks her; he is disgusted with her; he fears the possibility that she can exist in spite of the odds in his world. Therefore, he MUST have her. When he first "gets together" with Makino, with Rui away, it was as if he was being exposed to "how humans really live" and he seemed both curious, curiously excited and extremely uncomfortable with it. And so the first season are a set of trials that Doumyouji must overcome with himself, to prove he is truly capable of humanity, of love. The first season of HYD-J really ends with a sense of catharsis, when Makino finally admits his feelings for Doumouji, in effect "rewarding" him for growing up (just a little) and acknowledging that the man-child grew up. It was his "graduation", so to speak, and when they kiss, it feels as if M&D had arrived and fought bitterly to find this truth. That they loved each other. That their future was deeply uncertain. That the world they knew would never be the same and all around was new like blue sky after rain. That, at least in this moment, they had each other. Their love -- the Saturn Necklace (which would be covered in the 2nd season) -- was their truth.

Teen romances can be extremely powerful emotionally because they tie into one's coming-of-age, when love was a force that substantiated your identity, your long-term experiences, your "so-called life." It is when the walls of the doll house is finally blown away. J-drama is almost unrivaled in its benediction of this era of experience.

I'm not sure if I'm making sense. I'm actually kinda sick of comparing the two HanaDans. :D

I am going to go with Korean dramas all the way.

Japanese dramas just do not develop emotions well, and more than that, they do not show emotions. Everybody is so STOIC and reserved! There is just no love or passion and no overt displays of emotions. It's like watching various versions of Ji hoo emoting love, and OMG, that's torture.

I watch K-dramas because I want to see romance and drama. I want to see men crying and people longing and yearning and wanting and needing. I hate how STERILE Japanese concept/representation of love is. I mean, even a sappy-sap story like Absolute Boyfriend was so ridiculously PROPER. I felt the same way about Orange Days and just about every freaking J-drama I have watched.

That is NOT to say that I don't enjoy them, but I would not trade K-dramas.

Note to J-drama: LOVE IS MESSY. EMOTIONS ARE MESSY. BE BRAVE AND LET YOUR CHARACTERS FEEL. Take risks. Don't over think it. Don't over produce your shows.

Although I hate what the last minute shoots in K-dramas do to a drama and although quality is hurt (disastrously in the case of BBF), I LOVE how ALIVE the experience of watching K-dramas is. The story is actually molded (somewhat) to fit an audience. It is as close to improv theater as scripted story can get.

I like J-dramas, but I like my dramas messy, emotional, and overwhelming. I LIKED how upset I was throughout BBF because it feels good to feel those things. I think HYD is a much more skilled and coherent piece (typical J-drama), and it is my favorite adaptation, but I wouldn't trade the two months of emotions that I went through watching BBF, and it is b/c it was K-drama production that allowed me to feel all that. BBF is a flawed version, but it was also so sinfully FUN.

Interesting discussion. I think comparing Korean and Japanese dramas is like comparing apples and oranges. I'm fairly new to Asian dramas, but my general impression is that Kdramas are after your heart while Jdramas are after your head. For me, Kdramas are more low-key and heartwarming, while Jdramas are more ambitious and thought-provoking. I enjoy watching both equally though. It just depends on what mood I'm in.

personally, i find jdramas much much better than kdramas.

i like how romance is featured in jdramas but it's not the be-all-and-end-all of the whole drama and is more like a side story.

romance in jdramas are subtle, you can see it in the characters' actions. this works for me because i'm not really into the whole big declarations and public proclamations of love.

i prefer korean dramas period.

i like korean dramas period...

i prefer japanese dramas too!!!

i watch both actually, but if i have to choose which one is better (in my opinion), it's japanese dramas.

@61/62 natalie
Ok, my bad. Guess I didn't read you correctly.

As for point 3 (re: beauty and Korean society), I'm SO not going to repeat myself. The 200pounds beauty discussion and all the open threads kind of drained me. Regular readers of this blog know my pov. I basically agree with you about Korean society, but most of the fellow Kdrama watchers here -and I include myself here- do not watch K-dramas exclusively for the pretty, imho. For me, it's not even a secondary aspect. The looks of the actors are, like, the least thing I look for in a drama. Characters and plot come first. And THAT is my approach to Jdramas as well (and I've also watched my fair share of dramas with JE actors, just so you know. BTW, I've watched more jdramas than kdramas actually, but I still prefer Kdramas ;) ).

@67 Nom Kitteh Re: Zettai Kareshi
Gah, I was going to bring this up in the open thread, but...have you watched the special yet? OMG! I watched it yesterday and I still haven't recovered.

@66 belleza
It's always a pleasure reading your comments. I wholeheartedely agree with you on Tsukasa!

@68 kimche
Amen to that! :)

@ Nom Kitteh

Really? I'm surprised that you find J-dramas so stoic. I feel like most of the times the actors do a wonderful job of portraying everything more subtly. In that sense, you have to pay a lot more attention to what's going on to figure out what the characters are feeling. I feel like in Jdramas there's a lot more acting with the eyes, the little actions, the focus on small details, whereas Kdramas sometimes seem to focus more on the dialogue.

Again, I keep going back to "Last Friends" [because I really do love that drama]... how can you say that there is little emotion developed? You can see Ueno Juri's conflicted feelings, Nagasawa Masami's own fears, all portrayed in their actions. I mean, the thing is just exploding with emotions!

@ belleza

Oh my goodness. I love your "analysis" on HYD. LOL. But yes, it is most definitely true. Watching HYD & watching BOF are two different creatures, because the approaches are very different. And thus, that's another difference between Jdramas and between Kdramas. To me, it's easier to find the main theme/purpose of Jdramas than to do so in Kdramas - especially the Cinderella story ones, not that I don't take enjoyment in watching some of those.

I feel like Jdramas thus are much more thought-provoking and inspirational than Kdramas. But, like I said, Kdramas possess that attraction of escapism that we all do enjoy.

Well,

My 1st priority when it comes to a drama is Korean Drama > Japanese Drama > Taiwanese Drama.

Korean Drama : Throughout all my experiences in k-drama,i think i can predict what will happen next.Usually in k-drama,there will be 3 kiss scene,a scene when a rich guy bring his girl to do makeover,leaning towards his/her shoulder to sleep,and those cheezy scenes.But,i do enjoy all those scene.Overall,k-drama tends to be more cinderella drama.K-drama is more exciting because i like to see their fashion styles,makeup(i love this the most) and their culture(foods/languages/places).I always envy k-actress makeup because they look like thay don't wear makeup at all.

Japanese Drama : Urmmm..j-drama tends to be more anime.I feel like i'm reading a manga/comic while watching j-drama.Their drama are short but they don't dragged it too much with unwanted scenes.My 1st impression b4 watching j-dramas is that,their dramas must be fulled of that bold kiss/bed scene & crazy jap-styles.But,surprisingly j-drama is not like that.Their kiss scene are simple and so far i still don't saw the bed scene in j-drama.Their styles are a bit differ from k-dramas.So far,J-drama is more funny and i can't predict what will happen next.

Taiwanese Drama : I do enjoy t-dramas.But,I HATE the fact that they are TOO MUCH FANSERVICE.For ex,the taiwanese drama ToGetHer,there is unnecessary kiss scene and VERY MUCH fanservice.Moreover,i can say that they are more brave in those romance scene.But there are some t-drama that i think is good and fun to watch.So far,taiwan drama is TOO cheezy for me.

Well,this is just my own opinion.No hurt feelings okay.I think i'm crazy over k-drama since 2003.Eventhough i don't understand their language but,whenever i watch k-drama without subs,i feel that i can understand that.

p/s: want to learn korean languages but dont have time yet..My fav actor is...LEE BUM SOO.I'm so attracted to him.I dunno why...

@sere,
I watched about 20 minutes of the special, but then stopped because I really want to savor and enjoy it and i was really busy last week so I think I will watch it this weekend--maybe on Saturday.

Ah, I want to know what you haven't recovered from after watching it, but I don't want spoilers!!! I will keep an eye out on the next Open Thread, if you want to chat and if I watch it by this weekend.

@75 A, I haven't watched Last Friends, so I don't know about that drama. But the others I have watched have such reserved displays of love, it drives me nuts (I still love J-dramas--don't get me wrong). I will check out last Friends then. For me, Love Shuffle is a great example of how romance is so...stunted. That one couple just hopped into bed and the main couple never developed emotions--they just did stuff together and then suddenly they liked each other? Whaaaa??? Bah.

I want heartache and jealousy and all that fun love-stuff that are never pleasant in real life, but so, so, so much fun in fiction.

@ Nom Kitteh

Yeah, Love Shuffle isn't the best example of, well, displays of affection - I think its point was geared more towards other things rather than, well, love itself. It was interesting to watch, however.

Actually, now that I think about it, I don't think most J-dramas are geared toward the romance factor, but rather at discovering other insights in love. I feel like the big message isn't directed at love, but at other small details in life that we sometimes lose track of.

Hm... I guess I cry in K-dramas for romance, but I cry in J-dramas for little touching moments in life or of a persevering spirit. Or stuff like 14 Sai no Haha, which, really, is wow because Shida Mirai is an incredible little actress.

@77 Nom Kitteh
Re: Zettai Kareshi SP. Um, I can't really tell or else I'll spoil you :( It was very good, much like the drama.

sadly its the end results that count... n even with problems korean dramas are still dominating... so its basically a diss. lol. anyways. every country has their problems with production teams. even the united states. ever heard of the screenwriter's strike... LOOK IT UP. its stupid to pinpoint.

I find that for my usual fix, K-drama is where its at.

However, a lot of times I do end up wanting something "outside" the norm. Kinda like trying to be adventurous once in a while.

In such scenarios, I end up watching manga adaptation dramas (which seems to be much readily available in J-dramas). For example, Zettai Kareshi... it's something I would never imagine in a Korean drama. While moving (and it was REALLY moving), it was a bit out there in terms of realistic value.

What I dislike about dramas in general(and this is a bit off-topic btw), is how it leads a lot of the audience to think it's actually quite normal for every guy to be Prince Charming (a complete, 100% understanding gentlemen), and every girl to be pure, innocent, (or oppositely, evil wenches) etc. It creates a false image of reality that is often times taken as the truth.

But then again, I guess some people watch these dramas exactly to escape reality and into such fantasized world. Its when these practices, mindsets, and expectation follow them outside of the world created in dramas that becomes a problem.

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lol, I just realized these comments were from waaay back, my bad. I was like sorta scratching my head.