~How To Make A Successful Idol Drama~

Recently, a friend lent me an idol drama called 恶魔在身边 ( Devil Beside You). Well, it was pretty hilarious in the beginning but began to slow down as the story develops. As usual, a lot of eye candy to attract viewers like Crispy. From this drama and a handful of others that Crispy have forced me to watch, i can deduce some musts that idol drama surely cannot do without.


1) Good looking leads with sizzling screen chemistry.





2) Must involve some sort of slapping. Be it mother slap daughter, girlfriend slap boyfriend, boyfriend slap girlfriend, father slap mother, mother slap father, teacher slap student, well u get the general idea....











3) One of the things about idol drama are the sugar coated words. However, in moments where scripts are not necessary, the people like to stare into each other's eyes for a loooooooonng time accompanied by the theme song on the background.














4) Lead actor must always be cool.

5) Throw in a love triangle somewhere along the story. Heck , throw in a few love triangles. Third party must fulfil the 'good-looking' requirement as well.

6) Get some sidekicks. The more the merrier. One word of caution, the kalefes cannot be too dashing such that they will steal the lead's thunder.

7) Throw in a couple of gang fights.

8) There must be comedic moments as well. This is due to the fact that most idol dramas are adapted from mangas ( that's Japanese comic for you, not mango). Characters in the drama must be able to act cute and foolish.

9)I wonder why all idol dramas must feature at least a basketball match OR at least will feature the characters playing basketball. Why not sepak takraw.. badminton??

10) Nice clothes are a must. The leads must look like they just walked out of a fashion magazine.

11) Do not forget that people daydream once in a while. Create these daydreams for all to see. Remember to dress the people in the daydreams in white, and preferably running around in a meadow or a sandy beach.

12) A trick i've observed and found stupid. Characters love to speak with their backs facing the person they are talking to. Is there something about their backs that are so nice to admire?

13) Lastly, a good kissing scene is essential. Muacks!