Dramaworld - Webseries

I have to say in the recent drama/web series that I finished watching I have come to appreciate the clichés and adorable corn that comes with being a fan of Korean dramas. No matter how predictable and cheesy kdramas are it still baffles me how so much enjoyment can be had when immersing one’s self into these worlds of make believe. It truly is an interesting experience, one that has been highlighted in this web series that is in effect catered to those of us who would love to be fully immersed in the worlds we watch weekly.

The web series I’m referring to is Dramaworld, a title that gives you an idea of what’s to come, in my opinion. An original series backed by the popular drama streaming sight Viki, this show proves to be almost everything a hungry fan of kdramas would like. It offers romance and action with a little of fantasy mixed in to ensure just the right cocktail of enjoyable viewing. Of course the only drawback, I think, is that the episodes are way too short.

The story follows an American girl who is obsessed with Korean dramas, so much so that it constantly affects her daily life. However, this self-conscious girl who doesn’t view her life as much of anything gets an interesting chance that many would no doubt sell their liver for as she magically gets transported into her current drama obsession. There, in a world that has filled her days and dreams, she comes across the characters of the show and learns that things aren’t always coincidence.

But she is not alone from the real world as she runs into another man who explains to her that the roles of those not from around there are to ‘facilitate’ the drama and ensure that happy endings always play out. Of course our new ‘facilitator’ isn’t as smooth as can be and while being star struck with all the characters she’s obsessed over, she finds herself screwing with the story more than she is supposed to.

Needless to say things start going pear-shaped and Dramaworld is in danger of vanishing as the main story goes off script and our poor little fangirl struggles to get things back on track and what she thought was a sweet little romance story turns to a much more interesting mix of events.

The story is fun to watch, especially if you’re a kdrama fan and can pick out all the clichés and adorable jokes that poke fun at how ridiculous Korean dramas can actually be. Despite being a show that highlights the overdone clichés and rehashed plot points that most Korean dramas follow, Dramaworld does still have its own little twists and surprises as it goes on to keep you hooked.

Overall I think it was quite a worthwhile experience and time well spent and I would recommend it to any fan out there who has always wanted to be part of their favorite show. The acting was pretty good, even the exaggerated parts fit well with what you’d expect in a kdrama and I must admit I loved the cameo appearances of legitimate kpop stars just doing their drama thing while the show goes on. This is definitely a show I might just re-watch just for the heck of it.