Bossam ~ Steal the Fate | Viki Original Historical Korean Drama Series
You know it’s going to be a bad day when you get paid to kidnap a widow but you kidnap the wrong widow, who happens to be a princess.
Bossam ~ Steal the Fate is entertaining and educational
I learned a new word and a new custom in this Korean drama series. During the Joseon Era, widows could not remarry. Whenever an unreasonable law is in place, people can always find a way to work around that law.
“‘Bossam’ in the Korean title refers to a customary remarriage procedure that took place during the Joseon period. At that time, a widow could not remarry. A single man or widower would kidnap the widow and marry her. Some of the kidnappings were agreed upon in advance and others were by force. This procedure was known as bossam. “ (Quote Source: “Bossam: Steal the Fate — AsianWiki.” Asianwiki.com, 2021, asianwiki.com/Bossam:_Steal_the_Fate.)
So! From the definition above, you can figure out that BOSSAM IS ILLEGAL! Sadly, even though an activity is illegal, you can usually find someone who is willing to commit the unlawful act for the right price!
