The K-Drama Feel from Nigeria: The Story of 'My Sunshine'

The charm of Korean language and K-dramas in the Nigerian drama 'My Sunshine'!

Recently, the Nigerian drama 'My Sunshine'has been gaining popularity. The frequent use of Korean dialogue and the familiar storyline reminiscent of K-dramas are particularly noteworthy. In the drama, the protagonist, Karis, enrolls in a prestigious high school and falls in love with the popular male student, Gerald, leading to a love triangle that brings to mind Korean dramas like 'Boys Over Flowers'and 'The Heirs'.

The drama showcases a deep affection for Korean culture, with scenes including Korean interjections like "Eotteokhae, eotteokhae" and the protagonist confessing while wearing a t-shirt with Korean writing. The headmaster in the drama praises the Korean language as "the best language in the world," naturally incorporating its use throughout the show.

This drama was directed by JJC Skillz, a famous Nigerian rapper and producer, and written and starred by Temi Ikuse2, an actress and influencer. Uploaded to YouTube, the drama has currently recorded over 640,000 views and has garnered significant attention not only in Korea but also from global fans.

In particular, SNS creators are creating parodies and reaction videos of the drama, humorously expressing the fusion of Nigerian and Korean culture. Nigerian media outlets have hailed this as "an innovative cultural fusion," while Korean viewers are leaving comments such as, "Thank you for loving Korean culture," and "Your Korean pronunciation is excellent."

Furthermore, various news outlets in Korea are also highlighting these instances.

"14F" refers to MBC's YouTube channel, one of South Korea's major terrestrial broadcasters.

'My Sunshine'showcases the cultural connection between Korea and Nigeria, demonstrating the immense global popularity of K-dramas. We look forward to more global content like this in the future!

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