the beginning

Welcome to Drama in the baei

Have you ever watched a drama that stayed with you long after it ended?

This blog is a place to deeply connect with the stories, characters, and emotional currents of Korean dramas.
You won’t find the latest trending shows or buzz here.
Instead, I focus on the dramas I truly loved—ones that linger in the heart long after they’ve aired.
Some of them are being rediscovered through streaming platforms.

To me, Korean dramas are more than entertainment.
They often carry deep cultural emotions, unfolding as epic tales that span across time,
or they arrive quietly—like poetry—where silence expresses more than words ever could.
Through this blog, I want to explore Korean dramas not just as TV shows,
but as reflections of Korea’s history, society, culture, and emotional landscape.

Reading a Drama Like a Novel

• 1. Characters and Cast: I introduce each character, their relationships, and what these connections reveal.
• 2. Story Flow: Following the drama episode by episode, I highlight emotions, meanings, and lingering questions.
• 3. Personal Reflections: Sometimes quiet thoughts, sometimes uniquely Korean context, or even real-world news that connects with the drama.

Long-Term Structure of This Blog

• By Writer: Exploring the unique voice and themes of each writer
• By Genre/Theme: From epic tales to soft, romantic stories
• By Actor: Highlighting the range and depth of performances that bring characters to life

This is not a blog focused on fast binge-watching or K-pop celebrities.
It’s for those who want to dive into the hidden layers of Korean dramas,
and feel the universal emotions even if the language or culture is unfamiliar.

If you’ve ever wondered why Korean dramas touch the hearts of people around the world—
you might find the answer here with me.

Take your time. You never know—maybe a story here will speak to you.