Comments on: Korean dramas flourish in China while Desperate Housewives flops http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/ Korea... in Blog Format Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:07:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: juan http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27965 juan Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:56:46 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27965 I recommend "Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt. He has a interesting analysis on the crime stat of the US (and other developed countries). I recommend “Freakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt. He has a interesting analysis on the crime stat of the US (and other developed countries).

]]> By: Mizar5 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27964 Mizar5 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:58:38 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27964 Katz: "Everyone that comes from a 3rd world country can confirm that because they are less corrupt culturally than 1st world countries." In measurable terms, the opposite appears to be true. Corruption is in fact more rampant in developing countries and it remains one of the key problems Korea faces today (as the Hwang Woo Suk scandle recently illuminates). There are numerous factors to taken into consideration here, including the relative level of economic competitiveness, compliance enforcement and the development of the justice system. Culturally, the US is a nation of law and order and almost literally a nation of lawyers, with one lawyer for every 361 people. Compare this to Korea's ratio of one lawyer per 15,748 Koreans! (I beleive the figure needs updating)* *source:<a href="http://davidappleyard.com/japan/jp5.htm" rel="nofollow">http://davidappleyard.com/japan/jp5.htm</a> This is one reason that crime statistics confounded criminal experts by declining 50% since the 1980s - even whiole crime has risen to record rates in every other advanced nation. The spike in the US crime rate was a bubble in a culture that places strong emphasis on morality, ethics, order and the rule of law. Additionally, the high profile accorded violent crime bythe media (Western and mobster movies, for instance) skewed popular perception, causing the notion that violent crime was widespread. In fact, adjusting for isolated urban areas in which crime is significantly higher, the US has one of the lower national crime rates worldwide. The subject is highly complex and not given to simplistic biased statements like Katz's. But it is an interesting area of research that is currently enjoying much attention. Katz: “Everyone that comes from a 3rd world country can confirm that because they are less corrupt culturally than 1st world countries.”
In measurable terms, the opposite appears to be true. Corruption is in fact more rampant in developing countries and it remains one of the key problems Korea faces today (as the Hwang Woo Suk scandle recently illuminates).

There are numerous factors to taken into consideration here, including the relative level of economic competitiveness, compliance enforcement and the development of the justice system. Culturally, the US is a nation of law and order and almost literally a nation of lawyers, with one lawyer for every 361 people. Compare this to Korea’s ratio of one lawyer per 15,748 Koreans! (I beleive the figure needs updating)*

*source:http://davidappleyard.com/japan/jp5.htm

This is one reason that crime statistics confounded criminal experts by declining 50% since the 1980s - even whiole crime has risen to record rates in every other advanced nation. The spike in the US crime rate was a bubble in a culture that places strong emphasis on morality, ethics, order and the rule of law.

Additionally, the high profile accorded violent crime bythe media (Western and mobster movies, for instance) skewed popular perception, causing the notion that violent crime was widespread. In fact, adjusting for isolated urban areas in which crime is significantly higher, the US has one of the lower national crime rates worldwide.

The subject is highly complex and not given to simplistic biased statements like Katz’s. But it is an interesting area of research that is currently enjoying much attention.

]]> By: Mizar5 http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27963 Mizar5 Sun, 08 Jan 2006 19:26:21 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27963 Katz, the problem you are having being taken seriously stems from the fact that you are exhibiting a prejudice. Reflect on the fact that it is valid to write "owing to my personal and cultural preferences, American TV does not appeal to me." But to offer up a solipsistic value judgement justified solely by personal prejudices does not constitute a valid criticism. The wide currency enjoyed by US entertainment and the fact that it sets a standard worldwide makes your comment even more absurd. Simply have the honesty and integrity to state that you do not like it and follow by explaining why. Then you may be taken more seriously. Katz, the problem you are having being taken seriously stems from the fact that you are exhibiting a prejudice. Reflect on the fact that it is valid to write “owing to my personal and cultural preferences, American TV does not appeal to me.” But to offer up a solipsistic value judgement justified solely by personal prejudices does not constitute a valid criticism.

The wide currency enjoyed by US entertainment and the fact that it sets a standard worldwide makes your comment even more absurd.

Simply have the honesty and integrity to state that you do not like it and follow by explaining why. Then you may be taken more seriously.

]]> By: Interested-Participant http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27967 Interested-Participant Sun, 08 Jan 2006 05:18:35 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27967 <strong>"Housewives" Flops in Ratings</strong> Even so, if the producers of "Housewives" wanted to attract more East Asian viewers, they could consider introducing some Asian characters to the plot. Say, for example, a buff Chinese pool boy starts working on Wisteria Lane. Or, maybe a ravishing A... “Housewives” Flops in Ratings

Even so, if the producers of “Housewives” wanted to attract more East Asian viewers, they could consider introducing some Asian characters to the plot. Say, for example, a buff Chinese pool boy starts working on Wisteria Lane. Or, maybe a ravishing A…

]]> By: june http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27962 june Fri, 06 Jan 2006 19:55:22 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27962 Something that I don’t like doesn’t necessarily mean that it is bad. I don’t watch or like Korean shows (Korean dramas are not available in my area anyway), but it doesn’t mean that they are all bad. They are just not my cup of tea. I still don’t get why "Lost" is so popular, as some people don’t get why I like "Desperate Housewives." Everybody is different! By the way, "The Office" (the actor from "40 Year old Virgin" is in it) is really good and funny. "My Name is Earl" is funny too. I can’t wait to see new "Desperate Housewives" and new season of "24." Oh, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is very good too; one of its recent episodes was about Koreans' dog-eating culture. I don't take TV shows seriously, so I was not offended. It was just so funny. LOL~ Something that I don’t like doesn’t necessarily mean that it is bad. I don’t watch or like Korean shows (Korean dramas are not available in my area anyway), but it doesn’t mean that they are all bad. They are just not my cup of tea.

I still don’t get why “Lost” is so popular, as some people don’t get why I like “Desperate Housewives.” Everybody is different!

By the way, “The Office” (the actor from “40 Year old Virgin” is in it) is really good and funny. “My Name is Earl” is funny too. I can’t wait to see new “Desperate Housewives” and new season of “24.”

Oh, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is very good too; one of its recent episodes was about Koreans’ dog-eating culture. I don’t take TV shows seriously, so I was not offended. It was just so funny. LOL~

]]> By: Katz http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27961 Katz Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:56:33 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27961 Again, why are you calling me racist and narrow-minded person when I'm not? Why aren't you answering what I wrote and I answer another thing? Again, why are you calling me racist and narrow-minded person when I’m not? Why aren’t you answering what I wrote and I answer another thing?

]]> By: slim http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27960 slim Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:50:08 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27960 It's the ignorance, narrow-mindedness and racism that wins you the uncoveted triple K. Because I'm a very moral person you call me "KKKatz" It’s the ignorance, narrow-mindedness and racism that wins you the uncoveted triple K.

Because I’m a very moral person you call me “KKKatz”

]]> By: Katz http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27959 Katz Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:29:22 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27959 "That comment eloquently captures your worldview." I sense a depraved pattern. Am I wrong when I said "kissing is far worse than hitting even when acting."? Kissing is better than hitting? Immorality, infidelity is better than a punch... "You know you have too much time on your hands when you find yourself "debating" with KKKatz." Because I'm a very moral person you call me "KKKatz"? You mean it is obvious being immoral and because I don't agree with that you call me a KKK? That's why I hate foreigners in my country because they go there to introduce their depravities and bark off if they don't get what they want. “That comment eloquently captures your worldview.”

I sense a depraved pattern. Am I wrong when I said “kissing is far worse than hitting even when acting.”? Kissing is better than hitting? Immorality, infidelity is better than a punch…

“You know you have too much time on your hands when you find yourself “debating” with KKKatz.”

Because I’m a very moral person you call me “KKKatz”? You mean it is obvious being immoral and because I don’t agree with that you call me a KKK? That’s why I hate foreigners in my country because they go there to introduce their depravities and bark off if they don’t get what they want.

]]> By: Sanshinseon http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27958 Sanshinseon Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:51:19 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27958 Nobody mentioned the Sopranos -- if that ain't first-class TV i dunno what is. Ditto for West Wing and some others. Tons of garbage sure, but plenty worth-your-time treasures can be found... for those not bigoted. Nobody mentioned the Sopranos — if that ain’t first-class TV i dunno what is. Ditto for West Wing and some others. Tons of garbage sure, but plenty worth-your-time treasures can be found… for those not bigoted.

]]> By: slim http://www.rjkoehler.com/2006/01/05/korean-dramas-flourish-in-china-while-desperate-housewives-flops/#comment-27957 slim Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:26:42 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=2285#comment-27957 You know you have too much time on your hands when you find yourself "debating" with KKKatz. You know you have too much time on your hands when you find yourself “debating” with KKKatz.

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