hi Jazzy! Just my theory, maybe the producer is a Christian. Many Christians start their activities with a prayer to thank God for all the blessings and to ask for guidance in whatever undertakings.
hello jazz
well the pigs’ head is included in the ceremony kkkk…. they have a ritual in Korea that when ever they make a new drama they make this praying ceremony where they put a head of a pig at the center of a table and they write their wishes (like the drama would be a success) on a piece of paper and they put it inside the pigs’ mouth, dishes of fruit is on that table as well and then they bow in front of that pig…. my guess that it’s either a Buddhism or Confucianism rituals ^_^
in many Asian countries, we used to wear a symbol of an animal as an offering to God, usually we used a buffalo’s head, a pig’s head, a pair of rooster with black and white fur, etc. It planted or floated to the river or the sea along with a complement, for example, 7 kinds of flowers, fruits, etc..
it’s all just a culture, previously we pray led by a majority religion’s leader in that area.
Yes…it’s an age old thing; tradition and customs allready done long before christianity and others..In all of Asia and even with the “old” world westerners (like the indians, egyptiansetc) there was always offerings involved of some/several kinds of things(animal offering, flowers, fruits, incense etc) to thank or pray the “Gods/energies etc..for a good, fruitfull, properous, happy and save enviroment..
If you are into Asian E-bizz you would have notice that this is always done before every start of filming a movie or drama…and also done before starting work in a new year
it’s a pretty common ceremony on korea not just for dramas but for all kind of business.
most of directors do it on first day shooting
and yep, the pig heads is always there
A prayer ceremony is done before a project so the project goes well and everyone is safe during the filming. The pigs head I think is an auspicious offering during the prayer ceremony. Every culture and religion has its own rites and practices, it’s not for us to criticize or pass judgement on.
@ Jazzy,
Prayer before any movie or drama is the Asia culture. It happen in Hong Kong, Singapore also.
They pray for good luck, drama successfully done, good response or good rating
The tradition of offerings food, and your valuable belongings is Brahmin Ritual. Offerings or Sacrificing your belongings can be to your Gods, your ancestors, your gurus (teachers), etc. The offering is done to give the sacrificers strength, peace of mind, protections from evil spirits and bad luck. The ritual before script reading is what I just learn from this news. In many Asian countries which acquire the Indochina culture through many religions that are not Brahman but are influenced by the Brahman culture, one can see this Brahmin Ritual throughout.
I personally think that the offerings to some spirits, in this case, the gurus of acting will make the performers humble and work hard for the success of their acting.
The Prince looked calm and it seems that they were sitting quietly to read the script after the ritual.
Btw, in the western Indo European culture, one also finds this kind of offerings in ancient Roman where they killed the animal to sacrifice to their God. It was not just the head but the live animals slaughtered to death at the offering.
Anyway, our Prince was so good looking in plain clothes with no make up. I just simply love him.
Well, no offense to any culture, customs or religion here but I think it’s about time we, human beings, stop sacrificing poor animals and putting their carcasses on display for any cause!
Times are changing, the world is changing and progressing and so should certain customs.
I hope you won’t mind my western ignorance but I have a few questions…
First question: What the heck is a prayer ceremony?!? Do they have a prayer before the script reading? Because that’s a bit off!
Second question: For Gods sake, why is there a dead pigs head on a plate in that picture? Why is there a dead pigs head at all?!?! Poor pig!
First note: Yeap, JKS is definitely the most handsome person in these pictures… I might be biased, though 🙂
Second note: And yeap, although cute, IU still looks like a little kid next to JKS…
Peace out!
hi Jazzy! Just my theory, maybe the producer is a Christian. Many Christians start their activities with a prayer to thank God for all the blessings and to ask for guidance in whatever undertakings.
hello jazz
well the pigs’ head is included in the ceremony kkkk…. they have a ritual in Korea that when ever they make a new drama they make this praying ceremony where they put a head of a pig at the center of a table and they write their wishes (like the drama would be a success) on a piece of paper and they put it inside the pigs’ mouth, dishes of fruit is on that table as well and then they bow in front of that pig…. my guess that it’s either a Buddhism or Confucianism rituals ^_^
in many Asian countries, we used to wear a symbol of an animal as an offering to God, usually we used a buffalo’s head, a pig’s head, a pair of rooster with black and white fur, etc. It planted or floated to the river or the sea along with a complement, for example, 7 kinds of flowers, fruits, etc..
it’s all just a culture, previously we pray led by a majority religion’s leader in that area.
Yes…it’s an age old thing; tradition and customs allready done long before christianity and others..In all of Asia and even with the “old” world westerners (like the indians, egyptiansetc) there was always offerings involved of some/several kinds of things(animal offering, flowers, fruits, incense etc) to thank or pray the “Gods/energies etc..for a good, fruitfull, properous, happy and save enviroment..
If you are into Asian E-bizz you would have notice that this is always done before every start of filming a movie or drama…and also done before starting work in a new year
it’s a pretty common ceremony on korea not just for dramas but for all kind of business.
most of directors do it on first day shooting
and yep, the pig heads is always there
http://www.dramabeans.com/2010/03/prayer-ceremony-for-personal-taste
http://www.kimchiachaar.com/2013/06/k-drama-goddess-of-fire-gosa-prayer.html
http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/kbs-2tv-drama-god-of-the-workplace-holds-053900134.html
http://sunshineemine.blogspot.com/2012/07/korean-drama-faith-for-prayer-ceremony.html
http://www.dramafever.com/es/news/my-flower-boy-neighbor-behind-the-scenes-photos/
http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/44279
Marry me mary director did it too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdbbv9pPCWI
A prayer ceremony is done before a project so the project goes well and everyone is safe during the filming. The pigs head I think is an auspicious offering during the prayer ceremony. Every culture and religion has its own rites and practices, it’s not for us to criticize or pass judgement on.
Oh boy! I cannot take my eyes off our Prince. He just shines so bright! I didn’t even notice IU. He’s plain prettier <3
@ Jazzy,
Prayer before any movie or drama is the Asia culture. It happen in Hong Kong, Singapore also.
They pray for good luck, drama successfully done, good response or good rating
The tradition of offerings food, and your valuable belongings is Brahmin Ritual. Offerings or Sacrificing your belongings can be to your Gods, your ancestors, your gurus (teachers), etc. The offering is done to give the sacrificers strength, peace of mind, protections from evil spirits and bad luck. The ritual before script reading is what I just learn from this news. In many Asian countries which acquire the Indochina culture through many religions that are not Brahman but are influenced by the Brahman culture, one can see this Brahmin Ritual throughout.
I personally think that the offerings to some spirits, in this case, the gurus of acting will make the performers humble and work hard for the success of their acting.
The Prince looked calm and it seems that they were sitting quietly to read the script after the ritual.
Btw, in the western Indo European culture, one also finds this kind of offerings in ancient Roman where they killed the animal to sacrifice to their God. It was not just the head but the live animals slaughtered to death at the offering.
Anyway, our Prince was so good looking in plain clothes with no make up. I just simply love him.
Well, no offense to any culture, customs or religion here but I think it’s about time we, human beings, stop sacrificing poor animals and putting their carcasses on display for any cause!
Times are changing, the world is changing and progressing and so should certain customs.
Peace out!