[Drama]: 5 differences between Korean and Chinese historical drama

Jun 18, 2019

1. Duration drama

Historical Chinese dramas often have episodes falling between 40 and 60, and especially there are nearly 100 episodes. The details of the drama, which often lasted through many episodes, made the audience feel "love and hate", on the one hand hoping to see favorite actor get on the channel longer, on the other hand earnestly for the lovers. "speed up" more than half. As famous drama: The Journey of Flower (50eps), Ashes of Love (63eps), Story of Yanxi Palace (70eps), Good Bye My Princess (53eps)

Dragon Ball Legend 2017 (90eps)

Heavy Sweetness, Ash-like Frost

Ashes of Love (63eps)

The Story of Ming Lan-2018 (73eps)

Historical Korean dramas encapsulate contradictions in 16-20 episodes. The drama's "plot twist" is higher and faster. As hot drama "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds" in 2016 only 18 episodes. If only a little longer, there would be more chemistry scenes of the crown prince - "fake" eunuch.

Moonlight Drawn by Clouds (18eps)

The Moon That Embraces The Sun (20eps)

Hwarang: The Beginning (20eps)

2. The subject of exploitation

The diversity of Chinese historical drama in content is a big plus for this series. In addition to the theme of the duel, the historical figures are really familiar, China also released the historical drama revenge, harem, wuxia, political great attraction. Can mention "The Story of Ming Lan" in the past time of Zanilia Zhao couple, William Feng exploited content contention, family conflict

Silver Princess

The Story of Ming Lan

In the contrary, it seems that Korean historical drama still focuses on exploiting the theme related to the court, winning honor is a lot. There are still drama that mention other aspects such as slave hunting, but this about human life in times of turmoil but that is only a small part.

3. Costumes

Chinese filmmakers have produced a series of gorgeous, sumptuous, and fancy costumes. In each film, different costumes, constantly being innovated, creative, expressing the elaborate, elaborate production team. Although there are even shapes that are not appreciated by the audience, however, that creative work is still highly appreciated by the audience.

Korean stock is somewhat simpler, they stick to traditional designs, associated with historical truths from time to time. The most recognizable are the costumes that get Hanbok as a framework, which in turn makes it richer but the creativity is not high.

4. Make up

The makeup Chinese historical drama used is somewhat inconsistent with the historical circumstances at the time. How to draw horizontal, eyeliner, lens, false eyelashes carefully, elaborately, accidentally lost the nature and authenticity of the plot.

In contrast, Korean films have characters with gentle, natural shaping. It is not only in the old fashioned line, but also in modern movies, this style is also popular. Every character who has no makeup is criticized immediately.

5. Main cast

Appearing in the ancient Chinese costumes are mostly professional stars, they act as pillars, guaranteeing the drama ratings. Korean drama often create opportunities for new, talented actors to lift their step further.