At first Korean movies weren't my thing because they weren't made in English, but after I watched City Hunter and some other Korean movies because of my friends, I actually started liking them, and I picked up an interest, especially on the days I was free. I would watch them episode by episode. I love the culture and the pattern of dress that they use as costume.
There is this movie I watched called 100 Days, My Prince. It started with Crown Prince Lee Yul, an intelligent but cold-hearted man due to childhood drama. One day he lost his memory and left, wandering as a commoner. He ends up in a village where everyone remembers his earlier law that all unmarried men and women must get married by a certain age. There is this lady in that village called Hong Shim. Hong Shim is a clever but poor village woman, and she is still unmarried. So she was forced to marry the prince who doesn't know his identity anymore.
There is a scene in that movie that actually stayed with me; it was when the prince, after losing his memory, had to start living like an ordinary man. Watching him, a person who was surrounded by luxury, now has to learn how to do basic life chores. Watching as he was struggling to chop firewood and even eat simple meals, it honestly struck me—it was funny at first, but it became touching along the line, because he finally understood what it meant to live like the people he once ruled over.
That scene resonated with me because it showed how different life can be depending on where you find yourself in society. As a prince he had power, money, and respect, but as a commoner he had to work hard to survive and depend on others for help. Although he learned humility and compassion. What even made the movie outstanding was Hong Shim; she was strong, clever, and resourceful, always finding a way to survive despite the village hardship. She carried her burden with quiet strength, and I admire her a lot.
Something I really appreciate about Korean dramas in general is that they are entertaining and full of fun, but beneath the humor and romance, they always carry lessons that talk about family, loyalty, injustice, and resilience in a way that feels very human and relatable. It leaves me with more than just entertainment, but it also leaves me reflecting about life.
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