The Korean television industry continued on its trajectory of global dominance in 2025, capturing an increasing chunk of TV watchers’ interest worldwide. The export of Korean drama has a long history, ...

Ms. Hong is the author of “The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture.” South Korea is in the midst of a childbearing catastrophe. Birthrates are dropping ...

Korean dramas have become a global cultural force. They are shaping fashion, beauty trends and even how the world perceives love and storytelling. Slow-burn romances that make your heart flutter, ...

There are so many great Korean dramas that have flooded streaming services, plenty of which fall into a few fan-favorite genres, such as historical, comedy, melodrama, romance, and fantasy. Many of ...

The strength of Korean storytelling on TV is no longer a secret. With Netflix reporting 80% of platform users watching Korean-language content, it’s official: K-dramas have broken into the American ...