My First Encounter with Korea and How It Shaped My View of Their Culture

6 days ago

Unexpectedly my encounter with Korea just came up somehow I was not even aware of, not noticeable but I just started discover am fund of like watching movies and drama, listening to k-pop music, download many of it that I discovered through Korean drama and on it goes. Their food is always an attention catching, I always imagine how it will taste like. And also the history of Korean, each one gave me a new impression, and over time my understanding of Korea has changed from curiosity into admiration.

The first unimaginable encounter was the Korean music, the music is very lively energetic, melodious and range of voices that tune in perfectly and well produced with quality sound. Though I didn't understand the lyrics but I felt like I was somehow touched through the passion in the music and I feel like am connected to Korean culture and music.

I also fond of watching Korean drama and movie through a friend with stay together when I was still in school, she really can watch Korean movie series from morning till night, from her I started having interest and my love for watching too develop gradually and the truth be said they are act their K-drama perfectly that I was always emotional about it. in Crash Landing on You, I saw themes of love, family bonds, and sacrifice, while in Reply 1988, I learned more about friendship, respect for elders, and the strength of community. These dramas are more than just stories,they are cultural lessons that has open my eyes to how Koreans live and what they value most.

The most exciting part of it was Korean food, they are very dishes like kimchi, bulgogi, and bibimbap, but seeing them so often in K-dramas made me want to learn more. What I have always love is they share a kind of bonding that very sweet of Korea that shows love and caring is that they always sit together and eat together with family and friends and that too I love it.

And finally, I became more interested in Korean that I had go into what history do they have, and through. Reading and watching part of their historical dramas introduced me to the struggles and victories that shaped the nation. It showed me how their respect for tradition has plays much of a role in who they are today.

My impression really started from the music aspect and it grows up to drama, food and the history. And I have been able to learn more from their culture, talking about respect, discipline and love.