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Korean dramas are bliss. At least, that’s what the drama lovers and watchers believe. And hey, they’re definitely right. South Korean dramas, being part of the Hallyu wave, have skyrocketed in importance and vastness of audience. A lot of countries around the world watch these delectable dramas, with their many plot twists and life lessons learned. That’s one thing to say about K-Drama itself, but what’s there to say about the people watching it, especially those from countries that aren’t particularly welcoming of this Hallyu wave?
In this delightful interview, I sit down with two of my friends, Abdul and Mmeyene, both solid K-Drama lovers and shippers of the Hallyu wave. We talk about the different dynamics between male K-Drama lovers and female K-Drama lovers in Nigeria, a country in West Africa. Are the different genders looked upon differently for liking K-Dramas? How do they go about the disregard and lack of social connections as a result? Read the interview to find out!
Hi there! Please tell me your name and where you are from?
I am Bakare Abdulrahman, and I’m from Nigeria.
Abdul
Good evening. My name is Mmeyene Usoro. I am from Nigeria.
Mmeyene
Now, just to get the facts straight, do you like K-Dramas? If yes, how were you introduced to K-Dramas?
I love K-Dramas so much. I got introduced to them by my brother. My family grew up in this setting where we didn’t watch television until weekends. It was when I left home for senior secondary school that I had time to watch K-Dramas. We started buying these dramas in CDs, where Nigerians made them so l
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