Join our panel of K-drama enthusiasts on September 3rd for a discussion, demo and challenge
Great stories can come from anywhere, but over the past year, for many of us in India, they have been coming from South Korea. Our binge-watching list is changing: mirzapur And family man being separated by Vincenzo, Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce), And hospital playlist. Which in turn is affecting our social interactions. The debate on when FOMO or why you should attend dinnertime to watch K-dramas in September ramyun And kimchi become our new reality?
“I think after the pandemic, the kind of tourist traffic that South Korea will see will be unprecedented. Since [its popularity, thanks to the amount of shows we watch now] Has gone from zero to infinity in like three seconds flat,” laughs Anu Menon. The comic and actor, who was known for eight years as his ultra-ego, VJ Lola Kutty, began his ‘K’ explorations last year. “I was fascinated by the fact that they are a small, relatively new country, but their entertainment industry spans many different genres. There is something for everyone,” she says. “My husband is now with me. watch the show – if he lose me forever [actor] gong you! His interest in zombies and the Space Time Continuum, and police dramas are met with shows such as flower of evilhandjob Arthadal Chronicleshandjob Empire, e.t.c.”
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Menon will be one of the panelists on ‘K-Drama Talk Studio’, a webinar that will explore our fascination with all things Korean. curated by The Hindu Weekend For Hindu, in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization, will advance the conversation-only format with experiential sessions – from cooking demos to makeup tutorials. A quick look at the panelists and what to expect on September 3:
food
Who hasn’t stopped a K-drama to order in some ramyun Or fried chicken? korean barbecue, tiktok-bokkihandjob kimchi fried rice, always present soju And beer, and the next morning hangover soup are a staple of almost every drama. And many of our chefs are big fans.
‘Progressive gastronaut’ Dhruv Oberoi, who leads the kitchen at Olive Qutub, The Grammar Room and Sarai in New Delhi, looks on King: Eternal Monarchy Currently, And Hotpot is loving their menu of Steak and Pork Ramen. So, for Friday’s session, he will share some of his favorite dishes. “I’ll make one kimchi Cock Tikka. I have replaced chili with kimchi, which gives it a great punch of umami. For the second dish, I make one ramen Salad with a cold broth and a smoked egg – that’s very Old World meets New World, just like Two Dimensions King“
Pooja Dhingra, founder of Le15 brand patisseries and packaged food, won’t be doing the demo, but trained Le Cordon Bleu chef and die-hard Korean drama fan, will talk about all things Korean food.
dress
Nishat Fatima, a photographer and writer based in Hyderabad – whose work has been published in publications such as sevurhandjob Times UKhandjob vice presidenthandjob Condé Nast Traveler, And the trend A pandemic has transformed. “I started crash landing on you; It was a perfect hit of romance, action and escapism,” she says. Today, she watches K-drama every day, and introduces her entire circle of family and friends to her. And fashion is their entry into it. “They’re fashion forward. Some of the styles I see on the runways in London, Paris, are picked up by the show almost immediately. For example, they started the high-waisted pants trend not too long ago. Their accessories game very nice too,” she says, “how”tale of nine tails Fashion had a high for me because Lee Dong-wook was really good at it”. In fact, she spent days tracking the skinny rings she sported in the play.
comedy
Anu Menon, who jumped on the K-drama wagon in late 2019, now has a new dream – to move to Seoul after the pandemic ends and do a shampoo commercial or item number! And, of course, to make sure Friday’s session has as many laughs as there are ideas. “When you watch a show, it is like an entry point into a country or a culture. And that’s what K-drama is for most of us,” she says. “I remember I saw an interview with Song Jong-ki [whose latest, Vincenzo, was a hit] Where he wondered why K-dramas are doing so well because foreigners can’t get the context or the humour. But I think it is similar to our movies and shows. Like when a Nagesh or Vivek or Mahmood came out, you just knew that the play would end with Haha Bhaag. It’s the same but different.”
mediator
Pooja Talwar is the Executive Editor of Entertainment and Lifestyle at Good Times, and has interviewed some of the biggest names in the business, from Amitabh Bachchan to Al Pacino and Sridevi to Reese Witherspoon, over her 26-year career. She joined the K-drama “quite literally by accident” in 2016. “I was injured and lying in bed, so I began to look descendants of the sun After a colleague recommended it. In ten minutes I was hooked, and then I watched over 15 plays in the six weeks I was put on! Since then she has written about K-dramas, interviewed members of the Korean film fraternity, and is now learning the language at Inco. “The writers of these shows are mostly women, so the feminine vision is very strong. Now there are conversations on topics like infidelity, child abuse, mental health, LGBTQIA+ too,” she says, discussing changes in narrative today, food, culture and Will find out a lot.
Friday, September 3rd, at 4 p.m. To register, click here.
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