Asian dramas...yay or nay?

     On Monday nights, me and my close friends on the 4^th floor of Stuart Hall have made it a tradition from the beginning of the school year to watch the famous television show, Pretty Little Liars together. Originally from the best selling thrillers, the show have gained instantaneous popularity especially from teens due to good looking actors and actresses. Moreover, the action packed episodes give us chills even on dull Monday nights.

      I'm a big television fan-- from popular teenager shows such as Gossip Girl or 90210 to weighty and solemn shows like Grey's Anatomy or Desperate Housewives, I give my undivided attention and follow them like religion.

      Being aware of the fact that I'm obsessed with most of the characters in shows, especially the actors from the Vampire Diaries, my friends wonder if I catch up on any “Asian” dramas. Although it may be hard to believe because it is unknown in the States, Korean dramas are very famous and revered in other Asian countries such as Japan, China, Taiwan and etc. To answer their question, yes from time to time I do.

       Even though I only watch two Korean shows, I don't pay as much attention to them as I would to American ones. This could be largely explained by the reason that Korean dramas tend to not be as straight-forward enough and therefore the story would not progress fast enough. It requires a lot more time and patience for the plot to reach the climax.

       I wonder if it's because Koreans tend to be more conservative and beat around the bush more often so than Americans do. I love Korean dramas when I'm on my break where time is always in my control...but at school where my time is limited, I prefer American dramas. But Korean dramas should be given the chance for everyone to know how deep the stories go-- in other words, I'm pro-Korean dramas but an active advocate for American ones.