Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Over the past few years, cinephiles have become increasingly distressed by how often Hollywood employs overused plots. South Korean films, in contrast, thrive when it comes to creativity. What can Hollywood learn from these movies?

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

Netflix’s latest Korean action-comedy film follows a ragtag team of outlaws in 1988 Seoul.

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

The dreaded reimagining of the classic South Korean zombie film is the perfect example of audiences refusing to appreciate non-Western culture and art in any form.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

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

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

After it swept the Oscars in 2020, ‘Parasite’ became a household name. The same, however, does not apply to its predecessor released nearly 60 years earlier.

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

This action movie examines the discontent boiling beneath the surface of the Korean economic powerhouse.

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

The Academy Award Winner for best picture has sparked debate regarding the use of subtitles in foreign films.