This celebrity is overly enthusiastic!

Chapter 75 South Korean State Banquet (Sanjiang PK - Please support and follow this story, fellow readers!!!)

"Binbin, do you know what? We just made a pot of 'Korea's national dish'."

Fan Binbin swallowed a piece of bok choy, wiped the red oil from the corner of his mouth with a tissue, and looked quite puzzled.
"Isn't this just hot pot? How did it become the 'national dish of South Korea'?"

"You don't know, back in 1950..."

Chen Yuan, showing off his knowledge, claimed that South Koreans were scavenging for luncheon meat, sausages, and other kitchen waste discarded by US military bases for survival.

He briefly recounted the history of the so-called "army stew" made by cooking kimchi and chili sauce together with Binbin.

"Back in 1966, they even used this to entertain US President Johnson."

"Pfft, cough cough, really? Shouldn't this be seen as a national tragedy and disgrace? How come army stew has become a state banquet dish?"

Fan Binbin was very puzzled by the Koreans' thinking.

"They're avoiding history. Official propaganda emphasizes 'people's wisdom' and downplays the connection between moldy waste and their own country's poverty."

By the way, we can just laugh at them in private. If you go to South Korea, don't directly criticize them; people there have an exceptionally strong sense of pride.

"I'm just a small-time actor, and I don't even know if I'll ever go to South Korea in my lifetime."

"Have some ambition! You're sure to become famous over there!"

After eating and drinking his fill, Chen Yuan hugged the hot pot-smelling Binbin and lay down to rest again.

Before that, Binbin carefully put away the costumes and accessories.

Recalling the turbulent emotions and layers of emotion of that night, Chen Yuan was unable to fall asleep.

Binbin is currently too insecure about himself, and perhaps things will change after "Legend of Seven Swords" airs.

Having finally gotten my hands on "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," I have to say the quality of films from the late Golden Age of Hollywood was truly exceptional.

The story's pacing and camera work are very mature, and Chen Yuan should watch it dozens of times to study and refine it.

Using such a romantic and exciting commercial film as a starting point for themselves and Binbin's foray into the film industry is truly the most fitting choice.

Just as Chen Yuan was pondering what conditions the Yuan Universe still lacked and what the budget should be to realize the various chaotic battles and large-scale scenes of gunfire in the movie, he noticed that Binbin next to him kept pursing his lips.

This is because the hot pot was too salty and I was thirsty.

Chen Yuan quickly got up, took out a bottle of purified water, helped the dazed Binbin up, and fed her water.

Before turning off the light and lying back down, I glanced at the mess of the leftover Korean state banquet. I was too tired after the meal to clean up.

The fact that they can even brag about something like army stew is truly bizarre, considering how Koreans are.

Thinking about all sorts of random things, just before Chen Yuan was about to fall asleep, something inexplicably occurred to him and his eyes suddenly widened.

Wait a minute, isn't there a super popular Korean drama about Korean food?

The food in his stomach was absorbed and digested into sugar, which continuously provided energy to Chen Yuan's brain, which was thinking at high speed.

The name of this drama is—Dae Jang Geum!
As distant memories surfaced, Chen Yuan'an calmed his wildly beating heart, lest he frighten Binbin, who was soundly asleep nestled beside him.

The melody of "woo la la~ woo la la~ woo~ la la~" pulled him back to the difficult yet unforgettable time he spent in the orphanage.

I think it was Hunan TV that introduced this show, and he really enjoyed watching it.

Lee Young-ae's portrayal of Dae Jang Geum, a kind and strong character, deeply moved him and inspired him. He actually had a positive initial impression of Korea because of this drama when he was a child. Later, when he traveled to Korea, he specifically visited the theme park converted from the drama's filming location, further understanding the drama's significance to Korea.

This is a true masterpiece. In terms of influence, all the Korean dramas that followed it combined probably can't compare to it!

After its broadcast in South Korea, "Dae Jang Geum" reached numerous countries around the world, becoming a landmark work in the internationalization of Korean dramas.

Through cultural elements such as royal cuisine, traditional medicine, and Confucian etiquette, it vividly portrays the historical features of the Joseon Dynasty, becoming a "cultural textbook" for overseas audiences to understand Korea.

It is the cornerstone of South Korea's "culture-based nation" strategy, and a single TV series has directly boosted the country's tourism, food and beverage, and clothing industries.

In regions where the drama "Dae Jang Geum" was popular, imports of South Korean goods increased significantly.

Universities in many countries have incorporated "Dae Jang Geum" into their film and television studies courses to explore its cultural dissemination model.

Chen Yuan was completely baffled by the use of the "random draw coupon," but now he had the perfect solution!
"Dae Jang Geum," come out!!!

[System: Host has consumed one [Random Draw Ticket] to obtain the S-level TV series "Dae Jang Geum"]

I quickly rewatched this classic 2003 Korean drama, savoring the emotions that welled up inside me. Yes, I knew I made the right choice!

The story of "Dae Jang Geum" is exceptionally well told. It tells the story of a lowly palace maid who rises to become Joseon's first female royal physician, breaking the shackles of feudal society and conveying the upright values ​​of upholding dreams and beliefs in adversity.

This is a truly positive and powerful female-centric drama, far surpassing the palace intrigue dramas like "Empresses in the Palace"!
Moreover, while it appears to be a story of Dae Jang Geum's triumphant rise, in reality, she was just a lowly palace maid with little real power. It was the underlying political forces that were constantly at play, pushing her to go with the flow.

The intricate palace intrigues and the weighty historical context complement each other perfectly, making it a true classic.

The story of "Dae Jang Geum" takes place during the reign of King Seongjong of Joseon, and it can be smoothly adapted to the background of the Ming Dynasty.

The Joseon Dynasty's court also drew heavily on the design of the Ming Dynasty, and it had an inner hospital, royal kitchen, inner palace, and Seungjeongwon.
The Ming Dynasty also had the Imperial Medical Academy, the Imperial Kitchen, the Twenty-Four Offices, the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs, and the Grand Secretariat.

The stage where the story takes place can be larger, and the historical background can be more expansive.

Chen Yuan clenched his fist. The internet is not as developed as it is in later years. The Koreans have not yet shown the obsession and inferiority complex of the future, and they want to steal back everything good that China has.

Hey, I'm going to get this out first and promote Chinese culture internationally. Let's see how the Koreans manage to steal it back!

From now on, let them be the ones promoting Shin Ramyun and fried chicken!
After rewatching "Dae Jang Geum," I have to say that this drama does an excellent job of restoring history. It fully captures the admiration that Joseon had for the Ming Dynasty, making it far superior to later Korean dramas that fabricate history.

But the food inside was incredibly shabby; even high-ranking officials and nobles ate the same shabby food.

Chen Yuan wondered if using the same visual techniques as "A Bite of China" to incorporate traditional Chinese delicacies into the story of "Dae Jang Geum" could achieve a better promotional effect.
In terms of promoting traditional Chinese culture in later generations, Li Ziqi is probably the most famous. One Li Ziqi is worth countless Confucius Institutes.

Perhaps we could learn from Li Ziqi's style, incorporating more shots of pseudo-traditional rural handicrafts to showcase more traditional Chinese techniques.
Examples include hand-pulled noodles, traditional soy sauce, Sichuan pickled vegetables, cured meat, plum wine, and loquat syrup.

With so much stuff, how much can he promote, and how much advertising sponsorship can he attract?
The drama "Dae Jang Geum" is just too perfect for showcasing Chen Yuan's 'advertising genius' talent!

The cultural export of "Kung Fu Panda" is only superficial; at its core, it is still a simple story of American individualism.

"Dae Jang Geum" is different. With the scale of a TV series, it can greatly promote traditional Chinese culture such as traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese food, medicinal cuisine, and Hanfu!

His thoughts were in turmoil, making Chen Yuan extremely excited, and his head started to throb.

Force yourself to calm down, clear your mind, and take a break.

Before falling asleep, Chen Yuan once again found himself uncontrollably pondering the production issues of his own "Dae Jang Geum" within the Yuan Universe:

Who should be given the absolute female lead role in this drama?

(End of this chapter)