Why is subway popular in Korea?

Subway has appeared in at least 17 Korean shows, according to an informal tally by The New York Times. It is a result of South Korea’s broadcasting regulations and the aggressive use of product placement in the country’s shows by Subway, the American sandwich chain famous for its $5 foot-longs.

Are Korean dramas sponsored by subway?

Subway is one of the most famous product placement (PPLs) brands in Korean dramas. You’ll see everybody eating it, whether they’re on a date, saving a life or taking a break.

Do they actually eat in Kdrama?

It is not surprising that Korean dramas also has a lot of eating scenes. Not sure – although people eat all the time in other TV shows too. Families do congregate around meals, and often social occasions include meals as well. Then there’s product placement (Oh, Subway, how popular you seem to be in Seoul!)

How popular is subway in Korea?

Seoul’s subway system carries about 7 million people every day.

Who owns subway in Korea?

Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Subway

Overview
Native name	수도권 전철 Sudogwon Jeoncheol
Owner	Government of South Korea, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Incheon Metropolitan City, Bucheon City, Uijeongbu City, Yongin City and private companies
Locale	Seoul Capital Area
Transit type	Rapid transit, Commuter rail

Do Korean actors eat real food in movies?

When required to eat food, the actors have nearby what is called a “spit bucket”, that, as its name says, is a bucket where they spit out the food they’re eating when they have to reshoot the scene (which happens frequently). So yes and no : they eat during the scene but they don’t consume the whole meal.

What do Koreans eat in dramas?

Here are 7 foods in K-dramas that keep your stomach growling while you cry for the couple to get back together.

• Tteokbokki. PIN IT.
• Jjajangmyun. PIN IT.
• Korean fried chicken. PIN IT.
• Patbingsoo (Korean shaved ice) PIN IT.
• Kimchi jjigae. PIN IT.
• Cup ramen and soju from convenience stores. PIN IT.
• Omurice. PIN IT.

What percent of Korea lives in Seoul?

Covering only about 12\% of the country’s area, the Seoul Capital Area is home to more than 48.2\% of the national population, and is the world’s fifth largest urban area. This percentage has risen steadily since the mid-20th century, and the trend is expected to continue. Currently more than half of the people who move …

How fast does Seoul subway go?

110 km/h
Seoul Subway Line 1

Line 1
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification	1,500 V DC (Hoegi to Namyeong) 25 kV AC 60 at Hz (Soyosan to Hoegi and Namyeong to Incheon / Sinchang / Gwangmyeong / Seodongtan)
Operating speed	110 km/h (68 mph)
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Did you know that Korean dramas promote subway as a meal?

Bingo! Subway promotes itself in Korean dramas as the meal to have while on a break. You’ll see the Grim Reaper in Goblin eating alone at a Subway outlet after a long day at work. What better way to end your day sending the dead to the afterlife by having an American sandwich right?

Why do so many kdramas have subway in them?

That’s because subway sponsors most of the Kdramas . Kdramas are full of sponsors , be it cosmetics , drinks , coffee , face masks etc . There are tons of other brands and they make it pretty obvious in the shows too . So subway is one of the sponsors and its highly obligatory for a kdrama to show it , they exaggerate it to a whole new level .

What are the best product placement brands in Korean dramas?

Subway is one of the most famous product placement (PPLs) brands in Korean dramas. You’ll see everybody eating it, whether they’re on a date, saving a life or taking a break.

Is product placement working for subway in South Korea?

The product placement seems to be working well for Subway though. A quick glance at their website revealed that there were 313 stores in South Korea alone, while Malaysia has 220 outlets. (The latter might be debatable though, as there are only 52 locations posted on the website.)