2010년 9월 15일 수요일

A-Chim Ma-dang(아침마당: Morning Garden)

  TV talkshows are not exactly one of the #1 popular programs, but probably one of the steadiest. Steady sellers are usually consumed by mid-agers with quite some distance away from the latest fads. One word that most closely describe Korean mid-ager is A-jumma. A-jummas really enjoy Morning Garden, supporting the program to be broadcasted everyday morning 8:30 except Sundays for almost 20 years.
 
  Lee Geum-Hee is the main host of the show, staying at the same spot for over 10 years. Perhaps she is the closest person that can be referred as Korean Oprah Winfrey. Two hosts' styles are absolutely different, Oprah commanding the show and Lee Geum-Hee always modestly supporting the guest.

  When I become a surplus(^^;;) of the society and have nothing particular to do in any morning, I would watch the Morning Garden. No, I am not a mid-ager, but the fact that I would enjoy the show that is broadcasted on KBS1 means that I share the emotions and identities of Korean mainstreamers.

  I particularly enjoy the Thursday renowned speaker invitation day. Today, an absolutely witful speaker talked about how one should really confront oneself, love yourself, and finally open your heart so that you can share the love with significant others.

  On September 21st, Choo-seok, President Lee Myung-bak and First lady Kim Yoon-Ok will be hosted on Morning Garden. What a big day! I am not sure if English captions would be provided. If would, Morning Garden will surely give series of hints on Korean culture, social interests, contemporary people's minds, that are unfamiliar to foreigners.

  A-Chim Ma-dang's introduction starts with quite pleasant song that begins with birds' twittering. Yes, I was a social surplus this morning, humming and loudly following the theme while jumping to the bed on the same time. Heard the song while washing my face in the bathroom, and by far that was the most exciting moment of the day. I leave to Seoul this afternoon for the weekend, so let's hope that all of the dear classmates and Prof. Bottesini of Advanced English Writing enjoy exciting weekends. Good luck!

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  1. What time is Morning Garden on? I will try to watch it. What channel is it on in Daejeon?

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  2. It's KBS1 and usually it's 9.
    8:35 to 9:25 everyday except Sundays.

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