The most popular trope in any form of romance media has, for a while, been love triangles. The love triangle trope has been used in some of the most iconic K-dramas like The Heirs and Boys Over Flowers. However, the scenario of love is changing in the newer K-drama where this trope is now taking a back seat and newer and fresher plotlines are emerging.
What Do Fans Feel About The Love Triangle Trope In K-Dramas
The past few years have introduced us to many brilliant dramas, especially in the romance genre. Out of all of them, the K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines stands out. The show is unarguably one of the best K-dramas made this decade. It explores the lives of a couple and their journey together through all the struggles that life gives them. Another hit K-drama that was recently released offers a fresh and unique take on the romance genre. Our Unwritten Seoul tells the authentic story of two sisters who lead completely different lives. The show follows two parallel storylines and strays away from the idea of a love triangle.
The conversation is then steered to whether the audience is bored with love triangles or wants to see more of them. Many people feel that the trope has become overused, and writers often only use love triangles in their scripts to stir up some mindless drama. Many K-drama watchers are happy that romance shows now focus more on the authentic growth and character development of the characters instead.
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However, not all is bad because K-dramas like True Beauty and Hometown Cha Cha Cha are examples of plot devices used interestingly.
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