Do we all agree that the K-Drama industry has one of the largest audiences worldwide? Like it is so evident in the media, right?

The other day, I wrote about cliches we see in K-dramas, but the question is, with all these cliches that we all agree are common in K-dramas, why are we still watching and why does the K-drama fan base keep increasing?

I have just the perfect answer for that! And that answer is ‘dynamism’. Let me break it down.

I mean, it is one thing to gather a large audience, and it's another to keep it. I must say the K-Drama industry clearly understands that they take control of the game and even keep it in check.

It is a known fact that K-dramas are educating and entertaining, with great storylines and characters, and more. However, there are tiny details that keep us glued to our screens.

One of these tiny details is how they explain difficult and old terms in the series, especially historical dramas. It is glaring that they understand that the K-Drama fan base is not only local (Korea alone) but international as well. If we are being real, as Korean enthusiasts, it’s not everyone who is interested in learning the Korean language, but watching Korean dramas has never been difficult for us because, apart from the subtitles, they make sure to explain any uncommon term they use in their dramas.

Let’s talk about how they always arrest our attention with new faces. I mean, this is one of the things I personally love as a Korean enthusiast. There’s enough room for all actors both the veterans and the upcoming actors to showcase their skills and this also contributes to the fact that no actor becomes an eyesore by constantly appearing on our screen (are we not madly in love with these Oppas because we see them once in a while?)

Another one of these tiny details is how they don’t leave loose ends in their series. Most K-dramas are known to have numerous subplots and side stories that include backstories, flashbacks, and even flash-forwards, but you will hardly see one where all these subplots and side stories are left unattended. Just as the main plot is given a proper ending (good or bad), the subplots are always brought to a close (Unless it's opened for another season) and I love that! Who wants to watch a story without proper closure? Well, not me!

Also, am I the only one who notices that all K-dramas have their own peculiarity, whether using cliche or not? These peculiarities might be anything that includes plots, character development, cinematography, direction, and many more. However, all I am sure about is that all K-dramas have something peculiar to them alone, and that’s why it seems cliches have got nothing on us Korean enthusiasts around the world.

Finally, this is not a tiny detail, but it won’t be great if I don’t put it here, and that is dynamism in genres and themes. Like I always say, when you think you’ve seen it all, these K-Drama people will bring an entirely different genre and theme for us to explore, and that’s unarguably one major reason we are stuck with K-dramas forever, right? *wink wink*

For me, as long as these tiny details remain in K-dramas, no cliche can drive me away from K-dramas. I mean, never!

After reading this piece, do you think I am right or right? (of course, this can’t be wrong). Let me know in the comment section what other tiny detail has been retaining your love for K-dramas.