Reasons Why Filipinos Love Koreanovelas

This book is about young Korean girls and its author is Korean as well. It illustrates to young readers that although the girls pictured my look different than they do, the issues and feelings they face are universal.

When the Koreans are forced to change their family names to Japanese ones, their Korean identity is weakened. Going through this traumatizing experience is

In order to be able to take a closer examination of North Korean cinema, I viewed and analyzed five different films that were released around the same period. The films that I viewed were: 불가사리 [Pulgasari] (1985), 네거리초병 [Negŏrich'obyŏng / A Traffic Controller on Crossroads] (1986), 홍길동 [Hong Kil-dong] (1986), 명령 027호 [Myŏngnyŏng 027 Ho / Order No. 027] (1986), and 도라지꽃 [T'orajikkot / A Broad Bellflower] (1987). The genres of these movies range from romance, entertainment, slice of life, to action, and thus also have different levels of propaganda messages that are told among them. Throughout this paper, I will give a glimpse into each movie, analyze the messages that each of the films provide, and compare the amount of usage and meanings behind the

Maya Syag Introduction: In culture Television has a great effect on viewer understanding, As a result of that fact television is greatly affected by current events in order to help viewer understanding and promote a discussion. Int this research paper I will research the effects of current events on the TV, and the subsequent effect TV has on society. Additionally I will research issues of race in America and how that was portrayed on television as a result of the recent racial divide caused by the various police shootings of innocent unarmed black men.

This is a great example of a cultural connection since the characters in this scene are wearing hanbok, clothing that all Koreans know as part

In his essay, the author point out that breakdancing has become one of the outlets of creativity among native youth after a period of repression under the purification laws. Some people might object to such a development claiming that the local culture is rich enough to avoid blending with the outside sources, but how can somebody object to the fact that any type of a non-harmful creative process can diversify the culture? Moreover, Chang contends that “hip-hop [has formed] a crucial part of [post-Sa-I-Gu generation’s] identity, and a source of redemption” (Chang 375). In other words, the break-dance has helped Korean youth to erase most of the negativity toward their culture which grew as a result of traumatic events at the end of the twentieth century. Not only has the break-dance assisted Koreans in gaining back the respect of the international community, but it has also allowed them and members of other cultures to bridge their values and passions and break down the walls created by differences in religion and race.

“Angels on the Streets” is an enlightenment movie, from the Colonial Era, that gives the audience a glimpse on how the Korean film industry has been impacted due to Japanese colonization. Throughout the movie, Japanese influence can be seen through assimilation so that Koreans have to integrate to a Japanese way of thinking and living. Such assimilation can be seen through noticeable propaganda, introduction of Westernization, and the idea of being an imperial citizen in a new-nation state. Propaganda portrays ideas that are favorable towards Japanese living.

I think their alphabet is so interesting and very well put together. King Sejong, the creator of the Korean alphabet hangul, did a great job of creating a separate letter for each sound. For example, in English the letter “A” can take on various sounds. The letter “a” sounds different in the words “date”, “can”, and “all” however in Korean the character “ㅏ” makes the same sound as the “a” in “all” makes every time, no matter what word it’s in. I also find it fascinating how the Korean language has words for things the English language does not have words for, such as “눈치 (noonchi)” which I can best describe as social keenness or common sense.

Jid Lee’s To Kill a Tiger: A Memoir of Korea follows Jid Lee and her family through the struggles and tension produced by the historical events that occurred. Historical events impacted gender roles, education, and family dynamics in South Korea, producing a tension between traditional Korean values and contemporary ideas. The importance of Jid Lee’s book is it has an insight of what it was like to live in Korea during the time were contemporary ideas were becoming a bigger influence in the society, which were brought in by the American influences in the government. Also, it is an unfamiliar point of view that presents information that some readers did not know.

On an ordinary Saturday afternoon, my sister and I made our way to 1st St. and Central Ave. from a failed attempt at another left-to-be-unnamed cultural epicenter, which was a very disappointing trip. Little Tokyo proved to be quite the opposite, as I was able to ascertain a much deeper understanding of the Japanese culture because of it, and at the same time was able to reflect on the differences and similarities of my Filipino heritage. From what I was able to gather, the Japanese and Filipino cultures have quite a few significant differences, but have more similarities than I originally anticipated.

When I was my 15 years, I watched my first Korean dorama. Then I did not know how it would exert an impact on my fate and view of life. This was the world-famous “Boys over flowers”, which became an occasion of my acquaintance with the country of morning freshness. I strongly believe that my life transformed for better and blossomed after watching this Korean dorama was watched by everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. It drew me in this world – the world of Korean drama, Korean pop and Korean cinema. Knowledge about Korea was increasing more and more gradually and new sides of Korea were opened. I found out the country is famous not only of the Korean wave, Hallyu, but also of kimchi, various traditional food, colorful nature and combination of tradition and modernity. And some pieces of the Korean culture and language are quite similar

This essay will discuss the extend of which the pioneers of Shingeki managed to adapt western style drama and incorporate it in their particular style, by analysing their approaches and expectations. Through a comparison between Japan’s oldest and most traditional theatre style and Shingeki , translated in English as New Theatre, mentioning other forms of traditional style that were touched by the western influence, , this essay aims to highlight the extend of which the Japanese theatre has been influenced by the western style.

Community, generosity, and cuisine in Korean culture are all entwined within each other. The food brings people together. People generously pay for the meals. Doing this deepens relationships. That then creates tight-knit communities. It's all

South Korea is one of the most homogeneous countries in the world, in which it has its own culture, language, and customs that are different from other Asian countries. In South Korea, the citizens greatly value hard work, filial piety, and humility in their daily lives. South Koreans are very proud people in which they pride themselves in their traditional culture and their financial success.

My return to Korea in the summer of 2001 was nothing short of a culture shock. I was in a country I thought I had learned by heart. It was the country I always rooted my identity and pride from. I wasn’t ready for the shock. I