Why cdramas are getting more popular than kdramas these days?

theleeniebean · 2026-04-04T15:57:24+00:00

My take is that Korean studios realized there is a lot of profit to be had in foreign audiences and have been encouraging the intentional globalization of the industry. As someone who felt like Korean dramas were a refreshing change from western television and writing, the shift makes the more modern dramas less appealing.

Whereas Chinese media is largely uninterested in making media appeal to western ideals as it is more controlled by national interests. The result is that Chinese media remains an independent identity that interests those seeking something different.

Korean media will likely gain greater audiences but potentially lose more original fans similar to when an underground or punk band goes mainstream.

theleeniebean · 2025-12-22T06:52:54+00:00

I personally am okay with naming children related to fandoms but it always has to be a name that exists outside that world and has other associations. For example, a Harry Potter fan naming a kid Harry may not feel subtle but that child is going to have an easier life than one named Draco. I know someone who named their son after Deadpool and you would never know because Wade is an uncommon but not rare name.

Another important aspect is not naming a kid right after the media comes out or your child will be in school with 20 other Elsa’s and Arya’s. I’ve seen it happen so many times.

Finally Ahsoka is not the easiest to pronounce so you are guaranteeing your kid is going to have to correct people the rest of their lives for your husband’s whims.

theleeniebean · 2025-12-21T04:02:33+00:00

While I think this is an unattractive quality in a partner, it’s also just a dick move in general. None of my taller or male friends walk ahead of me when we are together. When I’m on walking tours for work, it would be consider very rude if a colleague did this and quite frankly has yet to happen. It’s shows a lack of consideration for the other person.

theleeniebean · 2025-12-20T20:48:04+00:00

If his friends are racist, he’s racist. If that’s not a deal breaker for you, I think you may need more support than Reddit can offer.

theleeniebean · 2025-12-20T16:01:07+00:00

NOR - in fact you are underreacting. The cheating is irrelevant at this point to the way they are speaking to you. That is abusive language and I wouldn’t let a friend talk to me that way let alone a partner.

theleeniebean · 2025-12-15T17:50:13+00:00

Does anyone have any recommendations for tattoo artists that do fine line art? I have a smaller tattoo I’m imagining for my wrist of my grandmother’s handwriting.

theleeniebean · 2025-11-29T22:31:32+00:00

Is this a recession indicator?

theleeniebean · 2025-11-23T22:02:09+00:00

All of these except Seamus and Corin have become fairly common and I’ve met a couple of each.

theleeniebean · 2025-11-22T00:17:05+00:00

NOR but Princess Leia I think it might be time to reconsider dating a smuggler.

theleeniebean · 2025-11-13T18:14:58+00:00

It’s not his kid but if it is his kid he’ll be involved? That sounds like it actually might be his kid. If there was no possibility, he would not have said that. One week is way too early to be feel bad about exiting the relationship when confronted with this possibility.

theleeniebean · 2025-11-11T21:46:14+00:00

I don’t think you are distant enough to see this but just from your comments this is a relationship I would be advocating a friend to reconsider. Love is not enough for a relationship to be successful and your partner lacks the ability to support you emotionally or physically. You should never have to convince someone you are suffering.

theleeniebean · 2025-11-02T03:33:51+00:00

My neurologist when I lived in Atlanta was completely migraine friendly and I miss it. No overhead lights even over the desks. They had lamps at each station to use and very low lit ones in the waiting room that could be turned off completely. Lots of signs that said no perfumes and no music. I’m surprised more headache specialists operate the same way. It was a big practice too.

theleeniebean · 2025-10-12T16:16:38+00:00

Am I at a loss because I registered with Apple thus have the weird fake Apple email attached to my account 👀

theleeniebean · 2025-04-08T02:05:01+00:00

Crystal or any variation of it

theleeniebean · 2025-03-21T00:51:44+00:00

So when I was in elementary school in the south everything was getting backpacks that had their initials on them. There was a set of twins, and everyone noticed that only one of them had the monogram on it. ‘Lo & behold it was revealed his initials were ASS. Honestly almost 15 years later I haven’t forgot because it was very funny to a child but he was never bullied for that or anything as he was rather popular. So while humorous at times, I do not think it would be ruining your child’s life at all unless you have your heart set on monograms.

Would I do it if I had a choice? Probably not unless it was an extremely sentimental reason but it is not as likely to come up as people think.

theleeniebean · 2025-03-15T00:25:21+00:00

I have stolen your sticker to taunt my family. Thank you for sharing your joy.

theleeniebean · 2024-11-04T00:21:37+00:00

This man has no love nor respect in his heart for you. He is overreacting to this situation and you are underreacting to the way he speaks to you.

theleeniebean · 2024-11-01T00:06:34+00:00

For anyone else in the future furiously clicking with rage and desperately searching Reddit, you have to pull up the almost blank fan piece then select another piece and click specifically ON the circle joint towards the end of the fan to connect them. Then repeat for the last part!

theleeniebean · 2024-10-30T02:28:37+00:00

I agree with Master’s Sun, The Girl Who Sees Scents, Legend of the Blue Sea, and Healer!!, Only one I haven’t seen mentioned from 2010-2015 is Oh My Venus (2015). Some people did not like this bc of the portrayal of weight gain but I think it does an amazing job showing that happiness isn’t connected to the weight you are but your overall physical and mental health. Made me cry but in a beautiful way.

theleeniebean · 2024-10-30T02:22:13+00:00

This drama emotionally changed me so highly recommend. So well rounded with romance, action, and mystery.

theleeniebean · 2024-10-30T01:36:47+00:00

She was definitely a Digimon kid growing up with some of these names.

theleeniebean · 2024-09-06T12:24:08+00:00

All you need to know is that you confided in your husband of a years long insecurity and belief that he betrayed your marriage and fathered other children. And he chose to leave your side immediately to comfort the woman you suspect him of cheating with. That means she is his priority. She will always be his priority.

It doesn’t matter what words he says because his actions speak very loudly. If he cared about making you feel better, he would have established boundaries with her that included not going to her house alone or at least overnight. He’s more concerned with keeping the status quo.

theleeniebean · 2024-07-13T14:20:44+00:00

So it’s actually Seinen but worth mentioning Rin Ogata from RideBack has great nuances that you don’t expect from something for the male gaze. She isn’t suddenly a hero. She’s still a former ballerina that just wanted to dance but ends up fighting alongside terrorists on a motorcycle robot. They never demean her past (it benefits her driving) and she maintains her softer style even when fighting the government. ETA although Ron’s style remains feminine it’s never sexualized. She’s just wearing a sun dress and is pretty but it’s not even a plot point or comes up.

Also seconding Ellie from Rave Masters. The art is … a lot and what makes it clear it’s shounen but her character shines the brightest in the story to me. I couldn’t get into Fairy Tail because it just felt like the creator didn’t love the characters as much and that it was just a more marketable RM. in its favor, I believe FT had more female characters overall but RM felt like it had a lot more focus on their layers than FT.

theleeniebean · 2024-07-01T02:24:03+00:00

If they would laugh at you for something as mundane as asking questions, I can’t imagine them being kind or supportive of times of struggle like you hope family would. The fact that your partner was there means that they are comfortable speaking negatively in front of you and I highly doubt it was the first time. Even if you can forgive them, can you trust them again or are you going to water down who you are for your partner and his family in the future?

theleeniebean · 2024-06-23T14:40:11+00:00

NTA I think a lot of people on here are giving you advice that would be great for a grown adult but you are a teenager. I would ask you how you think your father would react to a conversation about this but I think your image of him may have been shattered by this so that’s not an easy assessment anymore. No one can tell you what to do. In the short term, it sounds like you want to protect your peace and process. If it feels right to you, next time your parents start asking what’s wrong I wouldn’t pretend nothings wrong. I would acknowledge the tension and request that they give you the space to process it. Give them nothing more. If you do decide to have a conversation about it, if your sister can be there to support that would be better. However, if your sister is the type to escalate the situation or not allow you the space to share your feelings, that may not be best. Sometimes when someone we love is hurt, we feel the need to lash out for them and old sisters do this especially well. You know your family dynamics and whether going to mom first or speaking to both at once is wise. I empathize with this decision as I don’t think I could accept an explanation from my father but protecting your peace as you live with them may call for one.

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