Was there any popular culture you liked during the winter back then? (TV shows, games, movies, comics, etc.)


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Winter Sonata.

Info: Winter Sonata is a Korean romantic drama series that aired in 2003. It became a cultural phenomenon in Korea and was popular worldwide.

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My Sassy Girl and Marriage Is Crazy.

Info:My Sassy Girl (2001) and Marriage Is a Crazy Thing (2002) received widespread acclaim for showing, respectively, a quirky story of love and a realistic perspective on relationships.

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StarCraft.

Info: StarCraft is an RTS game released by Blizzard Entertainment in 1998.

In the early 2000s, its popularity exploded in South Korea alongside the rapid spread of PC room.

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Tooniverse and Nickelodeon.

Info: Tooniverse is a Korean animation platform that features animated content for children.

Nickelodeon is a popular American children's television network that has been adapted in South Korea.

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5.

Group trips to ski resorts and sledding spots.

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I don’t think there was anything like that.

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MapleStory comic books.

Info: A comic book based on the Korean online game "MapleStory", mainly depicting the adventures of characters.

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When I think of winter in the early 2000s, I always remember the 2004 movie The Polar Express.

I remember imagining whether Santa really exists and if he really gives presents.

Info: The Polar Express is an animated film released in 2004, in which the main character takes a train on Christmas Eve and embarks on an adventure.

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Autumn in My Heart, What Happened in Bali, etc.

Info: Autumn in My Heart (2000) and What Happened in Bali (2004) are Korean romance dramas that depict complex love and human relationships through dramatic storylines.

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Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Info: Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin (2004) is a Korean historical drama portraying the life of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who led Korea to victory in the war against Japan.

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11.

Shrek?

Info: Shrek (2001) is a humorous fantasy animated film by DreamWorks, showing the amusing adventures of the ogre Shrek as he goes to rescue a princess.

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Skiing.

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Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Polar Express

Info: Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) is a family film with comedic elements, featuring three chipmunks engaging in musical activities.

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Drama.

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Winter… at least going to the movie theater was fun.

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I don’t remember 😭

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17.

I’m Sorry and I Love You

Info: I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004) is a romance drama about an adopted man who searches for his parents while experiencing love and heartbreak.

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