As Chinese dramas and films like "Joy of Life," "Legend of Zang Hai," "Pursuit of Jade," and "The First Frost" have expanded overseas one after another in recent years, the number of foreigners becoming "loyal fans" of "C-Drama" is steadily increasing, China News reported.

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In addition to focusing on the story and cast, these fans are also paying attention to the everyday life, culture, and customs depicted in the dramas, and details of life and culture portrayed in Chinese dramas are frequently discussed on overseas social media. Chinese dramas and films are now serving as an important window for overseas viewers to deepen their understanding of Chinese society and culture, in a style like rain quietly falling and nourishing all things.

Chinese cuisine is highly popular among foreigners. One overseas netizen noted that Chinese dramas almost always have dining scenes. A Korean netizen commented, "The meat and fish soups have lots of ingredients, but the characters only drink the soup. It's very interesting."

The medicinal cuisine featured in the drama "The Best Thing" also piqued the curiosity of some viewers, with comments like "I want to try it once."

Furthermore, a Malaysian netizen suffering from dysmenorrhea, who had difficulty finding a way to alleviate it, suddenly recalled "Hongtangshui" (brown sugar water), which frequently appears in Chinese dramas – pouring hot water over brown sugar and drinking it to warm the body. She asked her husband to make it for her. To her surprise, it had an effect beyond her expectations; her body quickly warmed up, and the pain largely subsided. The woman posted a thankful comment: "Thank you c-drama."
QR code payments, which frequently appear in dramas, have also become a focus of attention for overseas netizens. One comment read, "In China, mobile payment is available in almost all consumption scenarios. What I feel most when watching dramas is that I'll have to master mobile payment before traveling to China in the future."

China's "Hongbao" (red envelope) culture, often associated with New Year's gifts, also seems to have left a deep impression on many overseas viewers. Many netizens commented, "I just learned for the first time that there's a tradition of giving 'Hongbao' not only during Chinese New Year but also for birthdays and weddings," with some even expressing, "I want to receive a Chinese 'Hongbao' too."

While modern life is attracting attention, overseas viewers are also keenly interested in the traditional Chinese culture depicted in historical dramas. Many netizens have noticed the frequent scenes of incense burning in Chinese historical dramas, leading to comments like, "Is that aromatherapy?" and "Does that mean China's incense culture is very developed?"Empresses in the Palace
Furthermore, some viewers have noticed that characters in Chinese historical dramas often use fans. One astute netizen commented, "The fans in dramas are not just decorations; they can also be weapons or items used for intimidation. People subtly fanning themselves are likely plotting something, so vigilance is required."
Chinese narratives are now not just mere visuals but have become a culture to be felt, discussed, and admired. These comments show that through curiosity about culture, many foreigners are understanding China and closing the distance with it. To help foreigners understand Chinese life, using such humanistic details of daily life as a starting point might be a good approach. (Provided by People's Daily Online Japanese Edition / Edited by KN)