海外でも韓流ブーム！？韓流を英語で学ぶ（Are you a Korean fan either in fashion, music, and drama?）
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今日は、当スクールのMei先生が大好きな韓流を英語でご紹介したいと思います。そして、その解説を次のブログでしていきたいと思います。
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Mei先生の韓流の楽しみ方
Are you a Korean fan of fashion, music, and drama?
Well, I must admit that I am an avid fan of Korean Drama. It all started back in 2018 when my cousin recommended watching Korean dramas. From then on, I couldn't finger-count how many genres of dramas I have watched. And all of those always left a good impression and learnings on me.
Early this year, one of my close friends asked me to translate an English message into Japanese. She is an avid fan of Yoshi, a member of a K-pop Idol Group named TREASURE.
I was elated and giddy to know that someone I know is also into Korean fever.
I came to ask myself, why is this so? What made us, including me, realize that I cannot stop a day without watching an episode? I have deeply thought about the reasons, and let me share with you my observations.
In fashion, Koreans have unique customized modern outfits flexing from neutral to vivid colors, captioned shirts to suits, rare accessories to trendy, and old-school wears to mix match outfits that all become a hit.
Their cosmetics are also rising to fame since they offer a wide range of choices for different skin types and tones, different skin problem remedies, and selling them at affordable prices.
When I went to Korea, no one looked ugly to me or strange. You can see how artsy people can be and enjoy their looks without worries. Also, I bought tons of face packs a souvenirs for my family and friends. And I enjoyed using them.
Next, let's talk about their talents.
From Psy, Wonder Girls, Big Bang, and 2NE1 to rising stars like Treasure, BTS, and Blackpink, they set higher standards.
Singing and dancing while maintaining energy and poise make the crowd feel more excited and happy.
I think it is one way of thanking the fans for their undying support of their chosen craft. Hence, fans feel satisfaction.
Some Korean producers welcome other Asians like TREASURE's Japanese member, Yoshi, a part of the KPop group. Having an interracial group opens doors to different cultures, ideas, and experiences.
Lastly, have you ever wondered why we understand and feel every word they say in-depth?
It is because they deliver everything with emotions in a natural Korean way. Also, the stories are unique. It is not the usual drama I watch about family, affairs, love, and action movies. They offer many twists to their stories. And even more uplifting and educating dramas mainly due in a 3-month term.
Not only that but also subtitles are well-written, vocabulary and grammar are well-thought.
So, what is the point of my blog?
I am pointing out that Koreans' rising fame is a concrete example of being heard by the world.
They work hard by making songs in English lyrics that are simple and understandable.
They study English to express their thoughts and reach out to millions of fans globally.
It may not be easy and perfect at first, but the goal of taking chances and continuing matters the most.
I will continue to watch, listen and read their dramas not only because of the stories but also to appreciate people's lives from their perspectives. Lastly, to apply the new English vocabularies I learned from the subtitles and life learnings to my life.
いかがでした？
次のブログでは、日本語で解説していきます。
お楽しみに！