Resumo:
This study aims to demonstrate the potential of K-dramas as cultural expressions that articulate
representations, memories, and identities, focusing on the series Our Blues (2022) as a case
study to understand the symbolic construction of the representation of everyday experiences in
contemporary South Korea and how this results in a sense of identification among global
audiences. Based on a theoretical review that includes authors such as Chartier, Assmann,
Appiah, Candau, and Pollak, it investigates how fictional serialized narratives of the slice of
life genre portray affective and social experiences rooted in local contexts while simultaneously
engaging with international audiences. The study highlights that K-dramas re-signify spaces
and affective bonds, fostering identification and intercultural dialogue. These audiovisual
productions are valuable objects of cultural analysis and contribute to the formation of a global
imagined community connected through audiovisual language and shared human experiences.
