1. Introduction
Idol drama is a category of Taiwan drama which is a derivative of Trendy Drama in Japan. It was popular for its charming cast, most of which are faddish singers regardless of performing experience. It mainly focuses on hot social topics or cliché romantic story with prevailing costume , decorations and background music. It primarily targets the teen or 20s age group. Three main factors of a successful idol drama lie in a charming cast, sumptuous illusions and realistic scenes(Zhao，2005). The phenomenon started with 2001's Meteor Garden(流星花園) , which is adapted from Japanese shōjo manga series, Boys Over Flowers ( 花より男子 ) . It broke the record of the highest viewership and reached 6.43%. Nowadays. Up to now, the highest viewership
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Currently, the format of Taiwanese Drama was a series of 15 episode, each lasting for 90minutes, which will have a slight adjustment in accordance with episode rating and its reputation. It is undeniable that it has become an indispensable part of teenagers’ life and influences their values unconsciously. Besides its idolatrous and moony components, from shooting scenes to peripheral products, from product placement to horizontal alliances, it has spurred sightseeing output and multi-fields commercial opportunities. This essay will first analyze some key characteristics of idol drama, including scripts, casts, and business value. And then a case study on why Fated to Love You is such success will be carried out. Following, the whole collaborative pattern of idol drama industry will be illustrated using an art world theoretical approach. To conclude, current predicament and feasible solutions will be raised so that a critical image of this …show more content…
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