Interesting, but then again not really surprising. Even though Korea is not considered the West, the people are very modern like the West.
Saudi youth agog over Korean music and TV
Published — Tuesday 6 January 2015
Last update 6 January 2015 12:49 am
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Increasing numbers of Saudi youngsters are watching Korean television serials and music shows on the Internet, rather than the traditional staple of those produced in Turkey, a researcher has found.
The most popular are Boys over Flowers and Sorry, I Love You, which are dubbed or translated into various languages, including Arabic. They are either downloaded or streamed from various Internet sites. Many youths are also trying to learn the basics of the Korean language.
Khaled Jalban, a family and community medicine consultant, said that the growing popularity of shows from Western and other cultures are an indication that young Arabs are losing contact with their own culture.
“We are not against the learning of foreign languages but we are opposed to Western customs and traditions taking a foothold in our midst and this language becoming part of our lives.” Jalban believes these youth do not have self-confidence.
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Saudi youth agog over Korean music and TV
Published — Tuesday 6 January 2015
Last update 6 January 2015 12:49 am
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Increasing numbers of Saudi youngsters are watching Korean television serials and music shows on the Internet, rather than the traditional staple of those produced in Turkey, a researcher has found.
The most popular are Boys over Flowers and Sorry, I Love You, which are dubbed or translated into various languages, including Arabic. They are either downloaded or streamed from various Internet sites. Many youths are also trying to learn the basics of the Korean language.
Khaled Jalban, a family and community medicine consultant, said that the growing popularity of shows from Western and other cultures are an indication that young Arabs are losing contact with their own culture.
“We are not against the learning of foreign languages but we are opposed to Western customs and traditions taking a foothold in our midst and this language becoming part of our lives.” Jalban believes these youth do not have self-confidence.
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Saudi youth agog over Korean music and TV Arab News
