Korea is out to challenge Hollywood's monopoly on the global entertainment market. Will there be anyone else to follow the meteoric rise of the Hallyu wave? Will Thailand (home of Blackpink's Lisa, 2PM's Nichkhun and GOT7's Bambam) rise to the occasion?
Even during my university days 10 years ago, Thai commercials form part of our case studies for marketing modules. After multiple trips to Thailand, I can also attest to the creativity of the people, as evident even in the souvenirs and snacks we bring back home. Movies and dramas are putting effort to break out of the stereotype that their remarkable work is only in horror. Video-sharing platforms contributed to breaking down language barriers of non-Thai speaking fans. Another unique aspect of the Thai entertainment industry is an abundance of mixed blood stars with their desirable, attractive features as well as the command of the English language to transcend communication barriers which allow them to easily connect with international fans. Social media is also helping stars to keep in touch with their fans directly. So, will we witness the rise of Thailand as Asia's next soft power?
Especially for international fans like me, when it comes to TV dramas, our focus is on Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese shows. We don't have an inkling on what to make of Thai dramas or lakorns as they are called. Will the shows be too over the top with cartonnish characters? Are the storylines interesting enough to pull us in till the end? Will there be enough eye candies? Well, some dramas do have cartoonish characters and ear shattering screeches, especially from supporting cast. But there are a wide range of storylines to meet everyone's tastes. As for eye candies, you have nothing to worry about in that department. If you don't believe me, just click on below links of my favourite actors / actresses. Some of them have sizzling chemistry that we couldn't help but wish for them to date in real life like James Ma-Kimmy, James Ji-Bella and Nadech-Yaya.
James Ma
Kimmy
James Ji
Bella
Nadech
Yaya
Mik
Baifern
Eye-candies aside, it could be intimidating to navigate a whole new drama-verse. If you are like me whose purpose of watching dramas is to escape from the daily grind in search of happiness, it is all the more crucial to carefully pick light-hearted storylines among Thai lakorns with extremely mean villains, violence, rape and vengeful spirits. Although diversity could be strength to explore creativity, I personally need romance, comedy, cute moments and happy endings in my dramas. If our tastes are the same, head over to my next post for the favourite drama list, which could be a gentle introduction for lakorn newbies.
Adios!
xoxo
Miss N
Especially for international fans like me, when it comes to TV dramas, our focus is on Korean, Taiwanese and Japanese shows. We don't have an inkling on what to make of Thai dramas or lakorns as they are called. Will the shows be too over the top with cartonnish characters? Are the storylines interesting enough to pull us in till the end? Will there be enough eye candies? Well, some dramas do have cartoonish characters and ear shattering screeches, especially from supporting cast. But there are a wide range of storylines to meet everyone's tastes. As for eye candies, you have nothing to worry about in that department. If you don't believe me, just click on below links of my favourite actors / actresses. Some of them have sizzling chemistry that we couldn't help but wish for them to date in real life like James Ma-Kimmy, James Ji-Bella and Nadech-Yaya.
James Ma
Kimmy
James Ji
Bella
Nadech
Yaya
Mik
Baifern
My favourite shipped couple 1: James Ma & Kimmy
My favourite shipped couple 2: James Ji & Bella
My favourite shipped couple 3: Nadech & Yaya
Eye-candies aside, it could be intimidating to navigate a whole new drama-verse. If you are like me whose purpose of watching dramas is to escape from the daily grind in search of happiness, it is all the more crucial to carefully pick light-hearted storylines among Thai lakorns with extremely mean villains, violence, rape and vengeful spirits. Although diversity could be strength to explore creativity, I personally need romance, comedy, cute moments and happy endings in my dramas. If our tastes are the same, head over to my next post for the favourite drama list, which could be a gentle introduction for lakorn newbies.
Adios!
xoxo
Miss N
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