Korean dramas and films are taking over streaming sites such as Netflix. According, to the Hollywood reporter Netflix has spent $700 million on creating Korean content including over 80 shows. With Korean hit series such as Squid Game and All of Us are Dead the streaming service saw a pay off in investments.
Dr Jeongmee Kim, is a film lecturer at the University of Lincoln and explained that "Korean culture is a product that has been established as a very strong market force in Asia and beyond. Hence, the interest from global streaming giants." But just what makes K dramas so addictive and why have people all around the world suddenly become obsessed with Squid Game?
Check out our magazine to find out why and head over to our Instagram page if you are not sure which K dramas to watch first?
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