Korean culture is centered around the media. One aspect of this that shows itself is in their television dramas.
A Korean drama is 50% crying. You have emotional outburts, problems, etc. This extra drama beyond normal bleeds into Korean society.
Most Korean relationships are considered good only if there is problems and drama. If the relationship has nothing wrong with it, then problems are created or the significant other is dropped. A normal relationship to them requires many tears and frustration.
This is a good reason for Westerners to avoid relationships with Koreans if they are sensitive to such situations. I am very much opposed to drama and avoid it as much as possible. I wouldn't be able to handle unrealistic problems and fictional drama. Someone getting upset over nothing is bothersome to me.
Not all Koreans are this way, but so many Koreans watch Korean dramas on television that it is very prevalent throughout their lives. Hopefully this does not enter the classroom where logical reasoning is preferred.
And here I thought that normal middle and high school was full enough of normal problems and drama!
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough situation - spend lots of time on your knees, Teacher Mindy! God will show you the way through it all!