This is such a cool find from K-netizens and once it’s been pointed out I retroactively see it and flash through my rolodex of past dramas. The prime time Big Three networks KBS, MBC, and SBS have been producing dramas for decades and each has an unique reputation among viewers for the genre, quality, and style of dramas it favors. I noticed that but didn’t notice that each network has a preferred color grading (hue) when it’s dramas onscreen and taking the same scene with the color grading of the network really lends it a different mood. Below is a scene from a sageuk colored in each network’s visual style: KBS feels more romantic and balance, MBC is bright and sharp, and SBS prefers subdued and subtle. K-netizens think MBC is the prettiest but it’s too bright and could be more tiring on the eyes, KBS has the best balance, and SBS is soothing to watch but could seem dark and broody. They think KBS is best for sageuks visuals, MBC for rom-com, and SBS for melodramas. What do you think?
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I’m not sure what this means in the grander scheme of things in the world of K-dramas but I’ve lived through plenty of ups and mostly downs these days as ad revenue and viewers have fled. MBC was reportedly considering … Continue reading
I do love covering the year end Big Three network K-drama awards ceremony, it’s like a company banquet rewarding high performing employees and another chance to check out red carpet fashion. That’s why I’m genuinely sad that we may only … Continue reading
A big thanks to MBC for starting off the year end drama awards procession off right. The network was first of the big three to hold it’s drama awards and this year managed to not screw things up or piss … Continue reading
MBC is getting a lot of pessimistic press lately due to the casting debacle(s) around the upcoming high profile Kill Me Heal Me, but it actually did relatively well in ratings the entire year with wins in various time slots. … Continue reading