A deep dive into the k-drama beach episode trope. Why is it in every k-drama? Support K-drama Research Institute on Patreon:   / kdramaresearchinstitute  

K-dramas and Anime mentioned in the video, in order of appearance:
2521, It’s Ok to not be Ok, While you were sleeping, Rookie historian Goo Hae Ryung, K-On, Aquatope on white sand, Nisekoi, Bleach, Vividred Operation, Harukana Receive, Business Proposal, Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol, You are my spring, So I married an anti-fan, What’s wrong with secretary Kim, Extraordinary Attorney Woo Young Woo, Aquatope on white sand, The crowned clown, You are my spring, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Hometown cha-cha-cha, The crowned clown, True Beauty, Doom at your service, While you were sleeping, Doom at your service, If you wish upon me, Boys over flowers, Extraordinary Attorney Woo Young Woo, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Hometown cha-cha-cha, Doom at your service, Nevertheless, The eighth sense

CHAPTERS:
00:00 What is the Beach Episode?
01:41 Anime Beach Episode vs. K-drama Beach Episode
03:48 Narrative Function
06:42 Why does every K-drama have one?