![]() Korean culture is willing to tackle complex social issues, such as income inequality, upward mobility, youth unemployment, and a high suicide rate, with their combative angst channeled into their entertainment. It must also be noted the country didn't become a democracy until 1987 with their newborn freedom inspiring film, television, and music. military presence in South Korea for decades, it's not so surprising they would be heavily influenced by American pop trends. Bong Joon-ho's class conflict Parasite became the first foreign-language film to win best picture at the Oscars.Ĭonsidering U.S. K-pop stars like Blackpink, BTS, and Seventeen have sold millions of albums. ![]() The dystopian drama Squid Game is Netflix's most-watched TV show. In the last five years, South Korea, known primarily for its cars (Hyundai) and cellphones (LG), has become a cultural juggernaut. ![]()
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