Welcome to the world of a die-hard Hanbok fan!
The very first historical drama I have watched was The Emperor of the Sea on Philippine channel 11. Lady Jung Hwa, played by the Korean actress Park Soo Ae, wore a hanbok that was akin more to a hanfu (literally "Chinese clothing") than to a hanbok.
For a time, I loved hanfu more than the hanbok, but as time passed by, as I began to get attached to historical Korean dramas, I began to shift my view. For the first time, I learned to love the hanbok. I no longer remember when or how, but I do remember why. I saw hanbok used by the Royal family, and I loved stories about the Royalty. Hanbok plus Royalty? That's equals to sky high happiness for me!
I loved it so much that I joined Soompi just to get more loads of it. It became my addiction to search the net for the best looking and most beautiful images of hanbok. I saved a lot of pictures that I've accumulated a few hundreds.
To be honest, I followed some of the historical dramas' thread not just for the story or for the casts in it, but for the chance to see more hanbok costumes.
I actually am dreaming almost every day to be able to go to Korea, wear an exquisite hanbok and stroll around Korea's historical or traditional villages.
My love for hanbok has been the driving force in making this thread. So for all hanbok fans/addicts/lovers out there, I dedicate this thread to all of you!