Korean Film and Television Star Absolute Archives

Author: Chen Guilong
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Who would have thought that the Korean wave could surge so powerfully in China: colored hair, moccasins, H.O.T., Love Letter. What’s more, a flood of stunningly beautiful women and handsome men followed. The handsome men were mostly modern, stylishly European on the outside but filled with the essence of Eastern cultural ethics inside. The beautiful women were often innocent and extraordinary girls, "clean" like first love. It’s said that the entertainment industry is a big dyeing pot, a place rife with rumors, scandals, and lawsuits, where people admire the art of cunning and the rules of the political game. Some celebrities who just debuted and seemed quite innocent were "dyeing" them, becoming exaggerated and artificial. However, Korean dramas have the ability to immerse audiences in those subtle yet sincere love stories every time, making them forget the actors’ names for a moment, only to remember firmly who is Ahn Jae-wook and who is Kim Hee-sun. Tracing back, Korean culture and Japanese culture both have roots in Chinese culture, and the rise of the Korean wave is actually a return of traditional Chinese culture. However, we cannot deny that wherever the Korean wave goes, it always brings us a series of "cultural surprises," carried by the endless stream of dazzling "Korean stars" we can’t get enough of.