K-dramas have been rising in popularity since the 1990s, and several classic Korean TV shows from the 2000s are essential for beginners to watch. K-dramas are beloved for their intriguing storylines ...

But Squid Game isn’t a total anomaly. The Korean series is one chapter in a larger story with its own name and history: a seismic, ongoing shift in the global entertainment landscape known as Hallyu.

These days, I watch almost exclusively Korean dramas — or K-dramas, as they’re commonly called. Originating from South Korea, these shows tend to span only a single season, but they pack a lot of ...

Although K-dramas have been popular in many parts of the world since the 2000s, their global popularity has exploded in recent years, largely thanks to the rise of Netflix. The streamer recently ...