Last time, I briefly introduced the popular Korean drama "Secret Garden", which has gained considerable popularity not only in Korea but also abroad. Accordingly, this time, we would like to investigate how "Secret Garden" is evaluated in overseas markets. Those who are curious about the evaluation of the Korean drama "Secret Garden" by foreigners are expected to know through this sentence.
Also, "Secret Garden" is evaluated as a very popular drama and it is judged to have had a significant impact on the Korean wave. Therefore, this time, I would like to introduce you to the influence of "Secret Garden" on the Korean Wave.
Source: New tab (kodansha.co.jp)
In overseas markets, it has been exported to 16 countries, and it is said that it has been remade in Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Thailand. In addition, through the sentence "'Secret Garden' in the drama chosen by overseas viewers" reported in the Hankook Ilbo on March 12, 2012, it can be confirmed that "Secret Garden" was selected as the favorite Korean drama by overseas viewers. there is. Hyun Bin and Ha Ji-won's acting skills and writer Kim Eun-sook's witty script captured the hearts of overseas viewers.
Source: 'Secret Garden' (hankookilbo.com) on the drama chosen by overseas viewers
Secret Garden Japanese Market
Japan "Seatar" "Korean drama 『Sircret・Garden』 cast on June 17, 2022 Cast and arasujiwa 解説！相関図やOST情報も / Commentary on the cast and outline of the Korean drama 'Secret Garden'! Correlation chart and OST information If you read the sentence "Secret Garden", you can see that "Secret Garden" was aired in Japan on TBS in 2011 and recorded high ratings. If you look at the comments of Japanese people on "Secret Garden", you can feel that Hyun Bin's cool appearance and the novel setting that he and Ha Ji-won are swapping became a hot topic. The drama was popular with Japanese people and received a lot of viewing and ratings.
"Secret Garden" is evaluated as a masterpiece of Korean drama, and is known to fit well with Japanese culture and sensibility.
Source: Korean drama 『Sircret・Garden』Cast to arasujiwa 解説! ciatr [cia ter]
Secret Garden Water Information
“Secret Garden” won several awards in the Hallyu drama category. At the 2011 Seoul Drama Awards, it won Best Director, Best Writer, and Best Original Song, and was selected as the favorite Korean drama by overseas netizens. Also, at the 2011 Asiana Airlines TV Drama Awards hosted by Asiana Airlines and the Korea Tourism Organization, he won the Best TV Drama Award, Best Male Actor Award (Hyun Bin), and Best Female Actor Award (Ha Ji-won).
Source: 'Secret Garden', 'SDA 2011' Best Hallyu Drama (joynews24.com)
Active influence on the Secret Garden Korean Wave
“Secret Garden” played a big role in promoting the quality and charm of Korean dramas to the world. The drama gained great popularity both at home and abroad for its original storyline, sensuous directing, OST, and fashion that made fantasy and romance fit together. This drama contributed to increasing the export and awareness of Korean Wave dramas. It was exported to 13 Asian countries and 2 North American countries, and was selected as the best Korean drama at the Seoul International Drama Awards as one of the dramas exported to more than 10 countries or over 3 million dollars. In addition, Hyun Bin and Ha Ji-won, the lead actors of the drama, held overseas fan meetings as Hallyu stars.
“Secret Garden” helped spread the cultural influence of Hallyu. There are many reports that Jeju Island's Bisong Spa Resort and Gyeonggi-do's Pyeongtaek Lake Mystery Garden, where the drama was filmed, have gained popularity as a destination for foreign tourists. In addition, drama OSTs, fashion, and lines became trends, raising interest and liking for Korean culture.
Personally, I think “Secret Garden” is a drama that has positively influenced the Korean Wave.
