I just read that Disney+ is jumping into K-drama production. I was glad that Netflix has helped introducing more diverse content and new genres to K-dramas, but with every big streaming service now wanting their share in the K-drama world, I’m a bit worried how things will turn out.

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    Me too.

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    I’m worried they will become too much like american shows in the bid to appeal to western audiences. It’s already noticeable with all these second seasons or kdramas that end without properly completing the storyline in hopes of getting another season (*looking at you Arthdal Chronicles, Vagabond*)

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      This is my biggest fear. I prefer K-drama over western multi-season shows because I want a proper closure for every story. Multi-season shows always leave me hanging and feeling like I waste my time for some unfinished product. Hopefully it won’t go in that direction 🤧.

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      I’m glaring at Vagabond and rolling my eyes at Arthdal.

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      But according to a show runner, I forgot for which show, Netflix doesn’t interfere at all. They just sign the checks & disappear.

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    Yeah, Disney+ and Apple TV+ have both ordered k-dramas and HBO is getting into Chinese dramas so I expect k-dramas won’t be far behind. I think it’s good in some ways, worrisome in others. Korea was starting to do more multi-season dramas before Netflix came on the scene, but I think it will become more standard now.

    There will be some dramas I’ll be missing because I don’t have the money for all of these streaming services.

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      I think multi-season dramas are ok if they plan it ahead, make it clear to the audience, and stick to the plan. That’s why Kingdom worked for me, but I’ve seen too many shows getting canceled half way in the US that I fear that would be soon the fate of K-dramas.

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        Kingdom is a good example. I think most people, myself included, don’t mind second seasons if each season ends with a proper resolution. The problem is when they end on a clifhanger and then you have to wait years for the next part or worse they just get cancelled. I just hope they wont try to cater to american audiences too much and change what makes kdramas work in the first place.

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