The two-day Korean film festival in Hyderabad, which ended on Sunday 21 May — a first for the city — was an instant hit not just among youngsters but people across all age groups.
“I was very excited as I got to watch a K-movie in an Indian theatre for the first time. I follow K-dramas regularly.” rejoiced Arya, an engineering student from Gachibowli.
The six Korean movies that were played on the two days of the festival were across genres. These were Man of Men, By Quantum Physics, Secret Zoo, Secretly Greatly, Money, and Hitman.
The festival also had several stalls promoting Korean culture — Hanbok (traditional Korean attire), face and hand painting, Korean calligraphy, and more.
Hallyu, which means the Korean wave, is the global rise of Korea’s cultural economy exporting its pop culture, entertainment, music, online games, TV dramas, movies, and cuisine.
“I am planning to visit Korea. I wanted to experience their culture. That’s why I came here,” an intrigued Reddy who is from Trimulgherry, told South First.
Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Hyderabad, Suresh Chukkapalli said that the Korean Consul General has been promoting Korean tourism.
“I am very happy that first such festival is being organised in my city. It’s a great opportunity to know more about Korean culture,” Angelina Zelah, member of the organising committee told South First.
Telangana Tourism Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania told reporters that the government was planning to hold a cultural event for the Korean community.