Tired of the usual poor-girl-meets-rich-boy plots, Filipinos found in Asia novelas a new kind of entertainment that is more interesting than the cliché stories portrayed by Spanish and Filipino soap operas aired on local television.
It is undeniable that Asian novelas, dramas produced in Asian countries such as Korea, Japan and Taiwan, greatly influenced the lifestyle of viewers religiously watching every episode of the shows. Asian novelas make them laugh, cry, and even imitate fashion trends presented in the dramas. Even I myself turn to Asian novelas after a long and tiring day of academic work. I laughed in the Korean series My Girl and I cried while watching the final episode of Hana Yori Dango.
But why do Filipinos get crazy over Asian novelas and their stars?
For my part, Asian novelas give their audience a brand of entertainment that is new and that makes them dream about life and love, temporarily escaping the harsh realities of life. This is not offered by local soap operas that emphasize the struggles experienced by Filipinos further pressing the burden they undergo.
While surfing the net, I bumped into a forum for Asian novella fanatics. I browsed through the page and collected thoughts why viewers like Asian novelas, they are:
“Asian novelas offer unique, straight-to-the-point, engaging storylines.”
“These dramas remain faithful to their story from start to finish.”
“They explore all kinds of emotion.”
“They portray tradition and values that reflect our own.”
With the kind of appreciation Asian novelas receive in the local television scene today, it is not impossible that these dramas would still be patronized by Filipino viewers in the years to come. - ANA MAE ROA
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http://randomc.animeblogger.net/2005/12/16/hana-yori-dango-drama-09-end
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