In need of a good read? We rounded up some books that are K-drama approved for you to read
The production of Korean dramas is always top-notch. Not only do they focus on the casting, the chemistry of the leads, the plot, the music and the cinematography, but also on the little details such as literary references of literature accessories.
Books play a big part in some Korean dramas. For instance, if the profession of one of the main leads is related to literature, many references to books are made like in My Romance is a Bonus Book. Sometimes, they help develop or build up a character as seen in My Beloved Summer or even, serve as the driving force behind the story like in I’m Not a Robot or Hotel del Luna.
In need of a good read? We've got you covered with our roundup of books that have the seal of approval from Korean dramas.
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1. To Room Nineteen by Doris Lessing
To Room Nineteen is written by Nobel Prize for Literature laureate, Doris Lessing and is a collection of short stories. One of them is the eponymous short story which looks at a controlled middle-class marriage while the other, A Woman on the Roof follows a man that becomes obsessed with a woman who loves to sunbathe.
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