I believe that art, in all its forms—music, literature, film, or paint on canvas—is born to bridge the spaces between us. It draws together hearts across backgrounds, cultures, and even time itself, inviting us to see through each other’s eyes. Art isn’t meant to divide or build walls; it’s crafted to be a gift we can all hold, something timeless that we can return to and find a piece of ourselves waiting. 

I’m drawn to dramas that dive deep—stories that unravel layers of characters, where every twist feels like it’s tugging at something real inside. I love when a storyline resonates, lingering like an echo in my chest long after the screen fades to black. Those are the ones that feel like they reach the heart and soul and live there, shifting something within. 

A great drama has a unique way of standing the test of time, and not just because it’s well-written or beautifully shot. It’s something deeper—it’s the way it speaks to people, no matter when or where they watch it. You can revisit a truly great drama years or even decades later, and it’ll still hit you right in the gut, stir the same emotions, and spark the same thoughts you had the first time around. But why is that?

Part of it is because, at its core, a great drama taps into universal truths about the human experience. No matter the setting or time period, we all experience love, loss, hope, betrayal, dreams, and the longing to be understood. These are things that don’t change—life itself changes, but these emotional currents are constant. A drama that explores these core elements isn’t just relevant for its time—it’s relevant for every time. 

At the same time, a great drama is also deeply subjective. What moves one person may not have the same effect on another, and that’s part of the beauty of it. Art, in its truest form, speaks differently to each person based on where they are in their own lives. One viewer may find themselves on the edge of their seat, riveted by the moral quandaries a character faces, while another may be more focused on the emotional undercurrent of a scene. A great drama knows how to pull the audience in, but it doesn’t demand that you feel the same thing as everyone else. It invites you to experience it in your own way, at your own pace.

But here’s the thing: While subjectivity is part of what makes great drama so personal, it’s also the reason why some dramas stand the test of time better than others. The best ones don’t just appeal to the tastes or views of a specific moment—they’re crafted with layers of complexity that allow them to remain relevant and engaging across generations. A drama that resonates with people decades apart? That’s a testament to its timelessness. 

Of course, not every drama can be a classic, and that’s okay. The subjective nature of art means that what one person considers a masterpiece, another might find overrated. That’s part of the beauty of it all. We get to have our own individual relationships with the stories we love. But what makes a great drama stand out, in the end, is that it resonates so deeply with enough people across time. It doesn’t just fit into the moment—it endures, adapting to the lens through which each generation views it, but still holds its emotional and thematic weight. And that’s the kind of art worth coming back to, over and over again.

In the end, a great drama isn’t something that just sticks around—it’s something that continues to evolve with you. It’s the one that you can turn to at different points in your life and see something new, something deeper, something that you didn’t quite catch before. And the best part? It’s yours to experience, not just once, but over and over, each time with a new perspective, a new appreciation, and a deeper connection to the universal truths it holds. That’s what makes it timeless.