Brazil has always been known for its soap operas and appreciation of Hollywood. However, recently, a new area of interest has emerged: South Korean dramas, or "K-dramas." We're not sure if they will replace the appreciation for North American audiovisual culture, but young audiences are showing interest even in the appearance of South Korean actors. This is similar to the idolization of Hollywood actors in past decades. A new fascination, previously unseen in Brazil, has arisen for Asian men, particularly those of South Korean origin. Young women now believe that the perfect prince charming, once associated with films like "Titanic," has become the one from "Tune in for Love." In other words, the idealization of the perfect prince has moved from the United States to South Korea - only the address has changed.
It's important to understand that this idealized image of a man who treats women like in the movies doesn't exist in reality. We should also consider that the United States might be trying to expand its influence to South Korea without people noticing. After all, these two nations have closer diplomatic ties than North Korea does. So, Hollywood continues to play a role in the minds of Brazilians, just with a different address and appearance.
The attraction to South Korean actors is an example of how vulnerable Brazilian audiences are to appearance and romanticism connected to this idealization of the perfect man, which is deeply rooted in Brazilian culture.