TagLee Jeong-guk

Why do we find the greatest comfort in the tears of melodramas?

In this blog post, we explore why the deep emotional resonance and healing power of tears in melodramas leave such a special comfort in our hearts, focusing on the Korean film ‘Family’.   I love melodramas. When I’m sad or lonely, or when my solitary room feels desolate, I can fully immerse myself in the protagonist on screen and cry my eyes out. Of course, laughing is probably better...