After watching Dae Jang Geum, JuMong and now working on Yi-San I've begun to notice certain "rules" popping up in Korean historical dramas. These rules are of course tricks the writers are using to keep the drama flowing, but are sometimes counter to common sense. For example:
1) If someone accuses a character of something, they must NEVER attempt to defend themselves in any real way. They must look tragic and possibly cry, but not say anything that might clear up the misunderstanding. Only other characters can defend them, if they so choose.
2) If a character needs to explain something to someone that's really really important, they must always tell them the important thing LAST. This gives them time to misinterpret the character and dismiss them before they learn the thing that might prevent tragedy and suffering.
Any others people can think of?
Rob
P.S. If there's already a list like this, can someone point me to it?