It wasn't until Season 3 of Bron-Brom (The Bridge) did was there chemistry between lead actors. Starting in Episode 1 "When a Snail Falls in Love" slam dunks romantic chemistry between leads. Wang Zi Wen acting is terrific. Ji Bai (Wang Kai) is the example of a 21st Century macho man that can show strength and venerability. As a bonus, the script integrated a Graphic Novel into the story-line. Kudos to the translators for their Herculean efforts.
"Descendants of the Sun" is top of Twitter's list competing with "Game of Thrones" and "The Walking Dead". This K-drama is worth the extra effort in sub-titles. Brilliant acting, cinematography, and story script made it an international hit. Kudos to the Song&Song for their excellent performances.
Korea (ROK) is slam-dunking television for 2015, 2016 & 2017, Following their successful 2015 "Healer" and 2016 "Descendants of the Sun is “The Legend of the Blue Sea”. How can a show about a mermaid and con artist attract huge television watchers? Invest the time to watch a terrific love story.
PRC television is quickly reaching the high-standard for cinematography set by Korea. The advent of affordable & small high-definition cameras RED ($7,000) and BlackMagic ($2,000) plus HD television creates a home cinema experience. Viewers do not seem to want a standalone episode. With on-demand viewing, characters can be developed over a season. Last year Netflix’s focus on international expansion soared membership. K-dramas leads the industry with shows like “Descendants of the Sun”. Nonetheless, PRC is quickly adapting with “The Snail Who Fell in Love”. If you like Indiana Jones, TWD, “Night at the Museum” plus female action hero “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” then you will enjoy “Candle in the Tomb”.
