The Problematic of the Unproblematic

This is my first guest post on Kakashi’s wonderful blog. I hail from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the United States.  As the other people on this blog have focused (correctly!) on the individuals and shows that make our lives brighter, I thought I would look at common themes in almost every drama, no matter what country creates them. One of them is alcohol.  It can make you confess, spill secrets, have accidents and mad bawling sprees, seal a deal, or give you something to do with your hands when showing disdain. According to the World Health Organization's Global Status Report on Alcohol (2004 - 2005), South Korea is 13th for all alcohol consumption at 14.80 liters per capita per year, and first for distilled spirits! “Alcohol may be your worst enemy, but the Bible says ‘Love your enemy’.” – Frank Sinatra TYPES OF  KDRAMA ALCOHOL - SOJU In South Korean dramas, the primary drink of choice is soju.  The Lonely Planet Gui...