On K-dramas and movies vs Filipino content
Recently, I weighed in on the issue regarding the suggestion to ban Kdramas in the Philippines by posting my thoughts on my social media account. It was an attempt to provide clarity based on my six years of service as the former head of the national film agency of the country.
This post has sparked debates and more insights from the public, and as of writing, has more than 1,000 shares, almost 4k likes, and 250 comments. I want to take this opportunity to share it in my column.
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Here it goes:
"We are losing our very own audiences to Korean content because there aren't enough local producers who produce the kind of content that Filipino audiences prefer to watch and consume.
So instead of banning their works, let's look at our own backyard and think of ways to improve our output. We should challenge ourselves by learning their way of doing things. Adopt their best practices.
When you watch Kdramas, you feel that they give importance to you as an audience because you know that their goal is to produce content with high production values. Glossy. Beautiful lighting. Well-developed plots and stories. Well-paced. The sound design and music enhance the story.
You feel valued as an audience because they invested in their productions, both with money and time. It never feels as if the project was rushed.
They also take pride in their culture. You see it reflected in their content and it's very intentional. From food, to fashion, to their beautiful locations — they use Kdramas and movies to promote their culture.
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