The drama 'Happiness' has a very realistic plot even though it is themed about zombies. Curious what the reason is? Check out the full explanation in the news below.
The tvN drama "Happiness" has managed to steal the public's attention since it was broadcast in early November. Because even though the theme is "zombies", the storyline of this drama looks very realistic.
As is known, "Happiness" tells the story of people's struggles while surviving in the midst of a mysterious disease outbreak. Those infected by this disease will act like zombies by biting and scratching other people.
The infectious disease story told in this drama is accompanied by class and capital problems. "Happiness" chose this method so that viewers can feel the reality of the drama amidst the presence of zombies who can go crazy at any time.
It's a very different take on Netflix's horror fantasy "Hellbound" and "Sweet Home." Because both "Hellbound" and "Sweet Home" started with unreasonable targeting as a foundation.
In the case of "Hellbound", the grim reaper appears for no reason and the monsters in "Sweet Home" also have no particular context. On the other hand, the infectious disease in "Happiness" is explained in an interesting way that makes it look very realistic like a virus in general.
"Happiness" chooses character stories, not just spectacle. The scriptwriter also demonstrated excellent skills in drawing a solid and strong story by initiating elements of the opening of a new apartment building.
In addition, the author also excludes horror atmospheres such as dramas about zombies in general. That way, the story is built psychologically through the suspicions of every apartment dweller.
The true face of Korean capitalist society is also shown through some of the characters of the wealthy residents who live on the upper floors. The interesting part about this is the way they block the door so the tenants can't go up.
In addition, the process of a person becoming a capitalist while securing water and food resources is depicted very realistically. For example, when Ko Se Kyu (Kim Young Woong) who is stuck in an apartment while working, sells these necessities at exorbitant prices.
In this way, the cliché setting about zombies looks very realistic. That's why it's not surprising that "Happiness" managed to steal people's attention in a positive way.
Meanwhile, "Happiness" managed to take second place on the list of the most talked about dramas on South Korean Twitter. The drama also received many requests for season 2, although the production team finally stated that they would not be presenting a new season. (wk/eval)
