An introduction (^_^)

AnyongHaseyo! 안녕하세요!

Welcome to Hallyu! Brunei. I started this blog out of my love for DBSK/TVXQ/THSK and Korean dramas. I feel that the Korean Wave has well and truly arrived in Brunei and is here to stay.

I myself got hit by the Korean Wave or Hallyu! a few years ago back when I was a student. If I am not mistaken it was in 2004. I was studying at university at the time, and I was lucky enough to have lived in the student residence in London called Brunei Hall, which offered cheap meals, even cheaper rent and was the centre of all Bruneian activities in London.

I lived with about a hundred other students and part of living experience there of course was socialising with the other students in Brunei Hall. We often gathered in each other’s rooms to watch movies and dramas.. and things seemed to be much more fun when you did it in groups.

At the time, I was quite resistant to the sudden surge groups who got together to watch Korean dramas.. as I thought it was a bit silly. I usually walked in to find a group of 4 – 8 people, crying, eyes glued to the screen, with an empty box of tissues. I’d immediately walk out because then I had a very important image to upkeep and I was not going to be caught watching something and crying like some silly little girl who could not control her emotions.

I managed to avoid it.. but all the while, “Winter Sonata” grew in fame and several boxsets of the DVDs or VCDs were being passed around from room to room. And more and more people were talking about it.

One day, after noticing my best friend had not contacted me in 48 hours, I got worried and went to her room. Apparently, she had spent two days in her room watching “Winter Sonata” and was about to watch the last episode when I came in. Having nothing better to do, I decided to keep her company.

Although I didn’t understand much of the story at the time, it had moved me, that I had cried just as bitterly as my best friend, and that’s the story of how I discovered Korean drama. The very next day, I borrowed a copy of “Winter Sonata” and watched it myself.

I haven’t watched that many Korean dramas, but I appreciate them as they have such interesting storylines and cute acting. In the days to come, I hope that you will share with me my enjoyment, and also share yours.

Oh, I forgot to introduce myself.. my friends have given me the Korean name Chung Ae, and I like it very much. I am 26, and am happy if you would like to call me Ohni or Chung Ae sshi.

Well, that’s all for now, so Annyong!