For the past few days, I have been burning Youtube and Google on anything and everything Korean. Korea is very near the Philippines and since TV networks started importing canned shows from nearby countries, Korea, Japan and Taiwan, in particular, we have been bombarded every day with all sorts of drama coming from our East Asian neighbors. The did this to save on production costs as in the earlier days, all imported TV shows come from the US and there when Cable TV arrived, TV networks went all Filipino in their production. That is, until the Asian financial crisis hit and now with the global economic crisis, there is not stopping the invasion.
Do not get me wrong as I am a fan of Asian TV more than the Western Counterpart as this is something that makes me proud coming from this part of the globe. We are so diverse in form and yet so alike in culture. Come to think of it, we are "cultured" people as well.
Going back to my fascination with Korea, I must admit that after seeing one too many of their drama shows and knowing some things about their culture, it made me even curious how is it to be Korean. To start with, I am beginning to enjoy K-Pop eventhough they sound at times like Western Boy Band covers, it fascinates me that they can put an Asian feel to it. Not entirely Asian but the blend and fusion of elements is something wonderful to look into. My wife and I also, from time to time, do sme channel surfing and keep our eyes glued to KBS World just to see what will be the next big thing in the Philippines.
Moreover, I want to experience the culture and know more about this part of Asia. I have travelled to quite a few countries and I want to put Korea in my itinerary. I'd love to go and visit their temples or just marvel at their architecture. I know that Seoul is not one of the most budget friendly places for foreigners but still, given a chance, I would make a go for it. but for now, I will just limit myself to their music and reading some bits of information about that country...oh and watching that funny Koreanovela, Boys over Flowers, on ABS-CBN every week night. ü
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