arnel98 wrote:

i used to not have a preference between the two. However, as I watched more and more kdramas, I noticed that there's really not much variety... Its getting harder and harder to find a good kdrama nowadays coz most of the new ones are kinda like re-hash of old popular series.

So true.
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Hello everyone!! First time in this forum, very interesting topic. I have discussed this with a lot of people. Is really up to personal preference I think.

I love Jdorama. Is straight-forward, is short, usually only 10 episodes and the storyline is easy to understand. I watched over 200 JDorama already and of course some of the story really sucks but overall, I still prefer JDorama over Kdrama. Also the most important thing is that most of the J actors and actresses are really good-looking and gorgeous.

My mom said Kdrama is for older people Don't yell at me, my mom said that . The point is that I do not prefer KDrama is that usually Kdrama has a sad ending. There's always someone dies in the end or someone is sick. What's that about??

Also, the storyline is always the male character is super rich and fall for someone who's from low-class family. I wonder if there's a lot of rich guys there in Korea falls for poor girls. I doubt it. Cinderella story doesn't happen that often. NO offense but this is really what I think of Kdrama.

Once again, no offense guys. Just personal view.

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Hello everyone!! First time in this forum, very interesting topic. I have discussed this with a lot of people. Is really up to personal preference I think. I love Jdorama. Is straight-forward, is short, usually only 10 episodes and the storyline is easy to understand. I watched over 200 JDorama already and of course some of the story really sucks but overall, I still prefer JDorama over Kdrama. Also the most important thing is that most of the J actors and actresses are really good-looking and gorgeous. My mom said Kdrama is for older people Don't yell at me, my mom said that . The point is that I do not prefer KDrama is that usually Kdrama has a sad ending. There's always someone dies in the end or someone is sick. What's that about?? Also, the storyline is always the male character is super rich and fall for someone who's from low-class family. I wonder if there's a lot of rich guys there in Korea falls for poor girls. I doubt it. Cinderella story doesn't happen that often. NO offense but this is really what I think of Kdrama. Once again, no offense guys. Just personal view.

no offence there...

but i definately choose jdrama over kdrama.....!!!

Kdorama is more for older people.....interesting.

I haven't seen that many Kdorama. Watched Attic Cat, I think its good for people who aren't old. Watched a couple eps of Sweet 18 and one ep of All-In (should start downloading that one again, I like how its going).

For me...the Japanese language is a lot easier on the ears and its easier to get hooked on
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Japanese drama is definitely a lot better than Korean drama. Most of the Korean dramas are sappy love stories... they come in all forms, comedy... melodrama. I don't prefer the melodramatic ones because sometimes, the plots just seem so ridiculous. But Japanese drama is so much more fun to watch because it's at least closer to reality... and it's bad, but I think Japanese actors are better to look at than most Korean actors (even the ones with plastic surgery).

K.T.Tran wrote:

Kdorama is more for older people.....interesting.

Depends ...Korean TV is more for oldies and the Movies is for youngsters IMO Kdramas theme song sux tho Jdorama theme is better

i have to say some korean drama are really nice... not that it's for older people or what... i will cast my votes on "Full House" & "Stairway To Heaven"... & i simply love the both of them... u guys might want to give a try on it...

however, i still prefer JDorama as compare to korean drama.. the OST & the storylines are the winning point ... the essence of it is there... moreover, Fujiki Naohito is in them ..!!

tata...(",)

Ive watched quite a lot of japanese drama, and loved pretty much every one of them, but as of yet I have seen no kdrama. Would this be the wrong thread to ask for any recommendations?

mrmacca wrote:

I have seen no kdrama. Would this be the wrong thread to ask for any recommendations?

err this thread isn't for a dramas sereies reccommendation .... this is more "which do u prefer" question

U won't b missing much cos Kdrama is crap... Jdorama is 100% better IMO

Apparantly.. Taiwanese drama is similar to Kdrama.. the stuffs iv seen is also about rich guys falling for a poor girls and evil step mothers and all.. hahah - just so u know ^^

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hi newbie here.

i've watched a couple of kdramas, winter sonata was one of them, before i got hooked on jdoramas. and my opinion, if you've watched one kdrama, you've watched the lot. and with the new kdrama trends emerging nowadays, with the light-hearted none tragic endings, watched one and you've still watched the lot.

jdorama on the other hand is like opening gifts on christmas. always a joy to discover where the story is gonna take you. and i must add, definitely better looking actors overall.

Jdorama's the best!

There was a time when I was riding the kdrama wave but after watching a lot of them, they started to get same ole same ole. Now I'm back to jdrama in a big way.

I will never stray again

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i also think k-drama is repetive

j-dorama for me!

definately Jdorama!! everytime i see kdrama on TV.. there has to be a female crying.. (i promise u..) haha have been a jdrama person every since i was a little kid... and there is no way anything is going to change that...

btw.. im Jazung a new user in this forum.. nice to meet u all

Hi all *waves*

I'm not a super avid watcher of both types of series (in fact I am more of a Hong Kong/Taiwan series sort of girl, that is if I watch any series at all) but based on the few I've watched, I've already had a preference. ^__^

I definitely prefer J-dramas to K-dramas. I tend to find J-dramas a little less draggy and less dramatic than K-dramas. K-dramas have a tendency to start and end things nicely, but the middle parts will be a drag to get through. Even the wonderful Winter Sonata was fast-forwarded by yours truly in some parts. -_-'' Moreover, I also feel that K-dramas can be very depressing (or maybe it's my own fault for choosing stuff like Winter Sonata and Autumn's Tale ) and the characters cry too often, so.

J-dramas are comparatively shorter, more succint and to the point. I don't recall watching a J-drama that spans more than 20 episodes. I prefer J-drama's style of story-telling.

Of course, then again, I have not watched a LOT of titles, so this might not be a justified opinion, but I definitely prefer J-dramas. =)

damouse wrote:

Hi all *waves* I'm not a super avid watcher of both types of series (in fact I am more of a Hong Kong/Taiwan series sort of girl, that is if I watch any series at all) but based on the few I've watched, I've already had a preference. ^__^ J-dramas are comparatively shorter, more succint and to the point. I don't recall watching a J-drama that spans more than 20 episodes. I prefer J-drama's style of story-telling.

u say u prefer hk and taiwan series more then jdorama n kdrama but u dont like series longer then 20episode. errr most hk series is longer then 20 episode

I only like series that is eng fans sub

but nowadays v hard to find ppl who watch jdorama leh.. all watch kdramas... juz now was having dinner with a k-addict.. he keep talking abt korean dramas.. tell everyone to watch this watch that.. den when i tok abt jdorama.. no one interested.. sianz...

i juz dun like kdrama cos is draggy and the acting is so exagerating.. jdorama is so diff.. cheeky and romantic in its own way...

red_tide24 wrote:

but nowadays v hard to find ppl who watch jdorama leh.. all watch kdramas... juz now was having dinner with a k-addict.. he keep talking abt korean dramas.. tell everyone to watch this watch that.. den when i tok abt jdorama.. no one interested.. sianz...

Yup... I agree... In Malaysia u still find ppl enjoy jdorama over there where as in UK, Singapore, USA, HK, Taiwan etc everyone in to kdramas... I luv both but prefer jdorama more

Definitely Jdorama. Although no TV channel here carries Japanese dramas; they're all into Chinese and Korean dramas