It all started with a drama. Or rather... for me it all started with a break-up and a tornado... But what good story doesn't start with some action?
For you to really understand where this passion for Asian entertainment came from, you must first go back.... *Wavy flashback filter*
Two years ago, I was living in Moore, OK... My house was hit by a tornado. It was a hard time in my life. And I had recently gone through some relationship crises... Needless to say when my dad showed up at my door (I was living in a temporary apartment) and asked if I wanted to watch a "Korean Soap Opera," I didn't take him serious.
Wait... Are you confused? Then let me back up.
*Wavy Flashback Filter, Again*
Yes, my father was the one to introduced me to Kdramas (South Korean TV shows, that usually have a very Rom-Com or Romantic Drama feel). I don't know how he got started with them...but to me it wasn't that weird for him to be watching rom-com's. After all, he was the one that watched Lizzie McGuire and Hannah Montana with me back in the day.
I was actually more confused by the fact that he was choosing to watch something with subtitles...
But I could see how, you as an outsider, might think it odd for a 50-something year old man to like a good old rom-com but what can I say... he has a sensitive side. ANYWAY!!! My dad showed up wanting to me to try this, "Korean Soap Opera" with him and I thought he was crazy... but I humored him anyway... I was then introduced to the world of the Kdrama... But like a lot of love stories, mine and Kdrama's had a rocky start.
I didn't like it... It had a slow start, the subtitles were too hard... the guys were all wearing too much make up...
The humor was just weird... How was I ever going to understand the cultural differences... To be honest I was so messed up from the PTSD caused by the tornado... I don't even really remember it. I do remember the leading man reminded me too much of my ex...
Which I guess is reason enough for anyone to NOT watch something. I did not want to watch more. I politely thanked my dad, for hanging out with me...and moved on.
So in the beginning, this love for Korea...almost didn't happen.
To be continued...
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