A Comparative Study on the Characteristics of Female Characters in Chinese and Korean Modern Films Since the New Century

Abstract

Since the beginning of the new century, both Chinese and Korean modern-themed films have experienced rapid development, not only in terms of quantity and diversity of themes but also in the depth and quality of their content. Women, as indispensable characters in modern films, vividly reflect the aesthetic ideals, reception characteristics, and image expectations of their respective audiences. However, the cultural backgrounds, national characteristics, and social conditions in China and Korea lead to differing representations of female characters in their films.