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Gap between domestic, international receptions to K-content continues to widen

Several Korean TV dramas and variety shows are drawing modest ratings at home while achieving major success overseas, underscoring a widening gap between domestic and international reception of K-content.

Gov’t may hold first large-scale K-pop concert in mainland China in almost 10 years

South Korea is exploring a government-hosted K-pop concert in mainland China, which would be the first large-scale show in nearly a decade. The move could signal a thaw in Beijing’s unofficial restrictions on Korean cultural content.

LA Korean Festival Brings K-pop, 300 Booths, and ‘Beyond Boundaries’

The 52nd LA Korean Festival will open on October 16 at Seoul International Park in Koreatown, featuring four days of cultural performances, food markets,...

Not just high notes: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ No. 1 hit ‘Golden’ revitalizes Korean Wave on global stage

Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters song Golden has topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and UK charts, marking a milestone for the Korean Wave through diaspora-led production.

Seoul to welcome final ‘Squid Game’ season with parade featuring Lee Jung-jae

Seoul will host a parade and fan event featuring the cast of Squid Game to celebrate the launch of the show's final season on Netflix.

SM Universe prepares to accept foreign students under Hallyu visa

With the Hallyu visa slated to start receiving applications in June, SM Universe is preparing to enroll more foreigners in its academy under the...

Hallyu fans surpass 178 million in 2022: Report

Hallyu fans, or fans of Korean music, films, dramas and other content, exceeded 178 million last year, according to a new report by the...

Ranking, location and culture help prospective students pick their Korean university

If you've set your sights on overseas study, deciding where to go can be a long and tough decision. But even once you've settled...

Hallyu doesn’t guarantee start-ups’ success, experts say

The rising popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas has made Hallyu seem like a guarantee for success in overseas markets, but that may not...

Hallyu: For some, a dream maker, and others, a heart breaker

For Ludovica Lucanto, a 31-year-old Italian graduate student at Korea University, K-pop was her savior. “I experienced a sad and depressing period in my life...

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