A drama, "Boys over Flowers," based on "Cinderella" has gained popularity. Although the Cinderella story has been used in many movies' and dramas' subjects already, many people still like these dramas. Why are many people wildly excited about these dramas even if the Cinderella story is trite and absurd?
Why the Cinderella story is in favor is that this stimulates people's "Cinderella Complex." Cinderella Complex, which most people confuse with the "Cinderella Syndrome," isn't a social expression, but a psychological term. Cinderella Complex refers to a woman who doesn't have the confidence to be independent and is waiting for the prince who will make her Cinderella. In other words, dramas and movies based on the Cinderella story make people feel vicarious satisfaction by stimulating women psychologically. Unexpectedly, not only women but also men have a Cinderella Complex. Men also hope that a dream woman will appear before him and make him perfect. In conclusion, everyone hopes that an ideal person who has beautiful looks and financial power will love them.
Another reason is that many people have a desire to be noticed and want to achieve this desire. People have an aspiration to attract many people's attention and concern. Also, they want to accomplish this desire easily. Therefore, they are wildly excited by "the prince" who can satisfy all their desires.
Obviously, the Cinderella story is very sweet and is charming enough to attract many people. However, you should not blindly accept this sweet story. There is very little probability that your life will be changed by another person. Let's try to obtain our happy ending by ourselves rather than hope for the sweet Cinderella happy ending.