Lately, Asian cinematography grabbed the attention of many youngsters. Thousands of students all around the world have become huge fans of Korean, Japanese, or Chinese cinematography. The great percent of these films have been not only interesting for students but also filmed based on their lives. Thus, you can find a huge variety of films for all tastes and preferences.
What’s more? You can not only enjoy a film or a TV show but also learn a language when watching one. Thus, a student can both entertain after an endless amount of homework tasks and learn something new. Below, you will find 3 Korean films and TV shows to start learning the language (or strengthen your listening skills) and entertain yourself at the same time.
Something in the Rain
The series was filmed in 2018, and the whole TV show consists of 16 series only. Thus, if you are not such a huge fan of endless shows, this one would be perfect for you to begin with. Moreover, the whole TV show is so captivating that no wonder you will watch it in one breath.
The director of the series (Ahn Pan-Seok who also worked at such television series as “Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “How Long I’ve Kissed”) managed to tell a captivating love storyand rise the non-trivial and issued topic of taboo in South Korean society. The taboos used and mentioned in the series are as follows:
- Dating Age
It is unacceptable for two people dating if awoman is older. However, in the show,Jin-ah (actress name – Son Ye-jin) who is in her 30s dating with a younger Joon-hee (actors name – Jung Hae-in) who is in his 20s.
- Job
For South Korean society, there is a taboo that only people who are of a similar occupational position, wealthy class, or certain educational background should associate with each other.
- Family
Those who happened to grow up without parents and parental figures are meant to be “unappropriated” for marriage.
When watching the series, it is no wonder that you will be able to practice your language skills (there are dozens of resources on the net to watch the shows in Korean) and rise complicating, yet important questions for yourself, regarding taboos and other prejudices in modern societies.
Drinking Solo
Thinking, “Who can do an essay writing review and why academic life is so boring?” Then, watch this! The plot of the series is about the live and daily routine of the teachers, students, and other staff members of a private institution in Seoul preparing for the civil service exams. And why “Drinking Solo?”The heroes tend to drink on their own after hard work (at their personal and specific reasons).
Surely, it could not have been a Korean drama without romantic affairs between the main characters. In “Drinking Solo,” these are Jin Jung Suk (actor’s name – Ha Seok-jin), being a star and adorable lecturer, and Park Ha-na (actress’ name – Park Ha-sun), trying to deal with all the challenges in the private institution. Thus, set aside for a moment all your academic struggles and enjoy watching well-done series to have some rest and practice your Korean language skills.
Judge vs Judge
If you find the problem of modern feminism relatable, you will surely find this series captivating! It is hard in any country to fight for your careers in a sphere dominated by men, and especially it is hard in such a country as South Korea. Thus, Judge vs Judge aside of a great cast, and a breathtaking plot, also can develop a strong role model for females in South Korea and the whole world.
The main character of the show is Lee Jung-joo (actress’ real name – Park Eun-bin), a young female judge trying to disclose the truth behind her brother’s (criminal) case. The case story is truly breathtaking, such as her brother was accused ofsuch cruel mischief as murder, then he got killed when meant to acquit himself. There are no doubts that no one will remain indifferent, such as the problematics may raise many difficult and deep feelings.
Final Word
So, aside from being breathtaking shows, when watching all of these, you can also learn and practice specific vocabulary related to law and educational spheres. Moreover, it can also be a great chance for you to practice your Korean listening and reading (if watching with subtitles) skills. So, good luck on your way to studying Korean!
