For years I have been enjoying Kdramas on Netflix. I especially enjoy the romance dramas and that they finish usually in 16 episodes. When Life Gives You Tangerines was one of the best with the multi generations of women and the narration. Having one of my favorite mayors, Mayor Jenna, move to Korea only stimulated my interest more in this type of TV watching. I live in a little section Linfield of Limerick Township nearby Royersford where Mayor Jenna lived. Thank you Jenna for being such a wonderful writer and adding more realism to my interest of your culture.
This makes my hearts so happy, thank you! I'm so glad that I could share with you just how realistic of a portrayal this show is to actually being here on Jeju and in Korea, in general. Not everyone will have an opportunity to visit, so as much as I can bring it to you, I will... AND it makes me so happy that mainstream America is interested in these shows and culture! I so wish it had been available in this way to me when I was growing up. Thanks for sharing <3
I’m not a screen watcher and I don’t generally embrace high drama but I’m thinking that I may have to check this out. Perhaps it will help me relate to my DIL on a different level?
Some of the K-Dramas *definitely* feel like drama for the sake of drama. (There are "twists" and "gotcha" moments that often feel contrived.) I would say the opposite is true for this show, which is one of the reasons I love it so much. The characters are all deeply feeling and have their share of emotion-sharing, but the events that unfold are unpacked very well. You see the evolution and the growth of the characters as a result of them. And though it is sad, it gives some great insights into Korea culture that I have found to be true (family dynamics, expectations of parents and kids, etc.) I say give it a try, for sure! :)
For years I have been enjoying Kdramas on Netflix. I especially enjoy the romance dramas and that they finish usually in 16 episodes. When Life Gives You Tangerines was one of the best with the multi generations of women and the narration. Having one of my favorite mayors, Mayor Jenna, move to Korea only stimulated my interest more in this type of TV watching. I live in a little section Linfield of Limerick Township nearby Royersford where Mayor Jenna lived. Thank you Jenna for being such a wonderful writer and adding more realism to my interest of your culture.
This makes my hearts so happy, thank you! I'm so glad that I could share with you just how realistic of a portrayal this show is to actually being here on Jeju and in Korea, in general. Not everyone will have an opportunity to visit, so as much as I can bring it to you, I will... AND it makes me so happy that mainstream America is interested in these shows and culture! I so wish it had been available in this way to me when I was growing up. Thanks for sharing <3
I’m not a screen watcher and I don’t generally embrace high drama but I’m thinking that I may have to check this out. Perhaps it will help me relate to my DIL on a different level?
Some of the K-Dramas *definitely* feel like drama for the sake of drama. (There are "twists" and "gotcha" moments that often feel contrived.) I would say the opposite is true for this show, which is one of the reasons I love it so much. The characters are all deeply feeling and have their share of emotion-sharing, but the events that unfold are unpacked very well. You see the evolution and the growth of the characters as a result of them. And though it is sad, it gives some great insights into Korea culture that I have found to be true (family dynamics, expectations of parents and kids, etc.) I say give it a try, for sure! :)