K-Drama is the abbreviation for Korean Drama and simply means Korean Drama or Korean Television Series. K-dramas usually consist of 16 episodes. The duration of the episodes varies between 60 and 90 minutes. Hence they are 15-20 minutes longer than American TV shows on average. Typically, romantic / comedy Korean dramas feature a main boy, a main girl, and a supporting actor / actress that forms the love triangle. However, K-Dramas also have various genres such as action, history, science fiction and thriller. The love triangle in the bomb K-Drama Love Alarm of 2020, for instance, was legendary:
In Korean dramas, music is often used as an element that stimulates emotions, and K-Drama OSTs are enjoyed in Korea and around the world. For example, the song “Sweet Night”, composed and performed by BTS V for “Itaewon Class”, marked 2020.
K-Dramas are increasing in popularity due to the worldwide impact of Korean popular culture (Korean wave). The stories / scenarios of many Korean TV series are adapted in various countries of the world. For those who are curious about Turkish TV series based on Korean TV series, you can check the list below:
1. Kiraz Mevsimi / A Gentleman’s Dignity
2. Kiralık Aşk / Can Love Become Money
3. Seviyor Sevmiyor / she She Was Pretty </ strong>
4. İlişki Durumu Karışık / Full House
5. Güneşi Beklerken / Boys Over Flowers
6. Kocamın Ailesi / My Husband Got a Family
7. Baba Candır / What Happens to My Family
8. Yüksek Sosyete/ High Society
9. Hayat Şarkısı / Flames of Desire
10. No 309 / Fated to Love You
