k-dramas

Korean Language Studies Have Skyrocketed in the Wake of K-Pop

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Hallyu has inspired many young scholars to learn more about Korea beyond what is shown on their screens.…

November 23, 2021

An illustration of characters from various webtoons

Webtoons From Many Different Genres That You Shouldn’t Miss

Karen Lu, Yale University

In addition to some of the better-known webcomics like 'Noblesse' and 'Lore Olympus,' here are a few others that are worth reading.…

July 11, 2021

‘Crash Landing on You’ Explores the Painful Separation of the Two Koreas

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The popular Korean drama captures the daily lives of a population shrouded in secrecy and symbolizes the heartbreaking sentiment that still marks the partition of Korea.…

January 14, 2021

Screenshot of Itaewon Class for an article on Korean dramas

4 Korean Dramas That Will Break Your Heart and Put It Back Together Again

Laura Song, Biola University

With their diverse plots and easy-to-marathon formats, 'addictive' doesn't even begin to sum up these shows.…

December 2, 2020