Alone in Love

Sorry to hear that Korean TV dramas are taking a turn for the highly sensational and scandalous. Makjang dramas seem to be making inroads into primetime TV slots.

The JoongAng Daily quotes one on-line dictionary definition of makjang dramas as those shows “that contain complex, twisted relationships, unreasonable and extreme situations and provocative scenes.” It adds that they “frequently feature incidents that rarely happen to a person in a lifetime.” Examples include: Wife's Temptation and Wife is Back.

Haven't seen these shows so can't really comment but one wonders whether such shows will boost or weaken the Hallyu Wave abroad where fans have been attracted to the wholesome entertainment for the family.

Personally, I'm not keen on the likes of Winter Sonata. Give me something like "Alone in Love" anyday. Check out the great performances from Son Ye-jin and Gam Woo-Seong in the 2006 SBS drama production.