Game over? Why Koreans are logging off
From Netflix to idle RPGs, low-friction entertainment reshapes leisure in South Korea.
Lee Yoon-seo
From living with mums to facing exes, Korean dating shows raise stakes
Amid a dating reality show boom, experts say the genre has tried nearly everything.
Were chefs always this wild? The colorful backstories behind ‘Culinary Class Wars’
War zones, burned kitchens, and death from malnutrition are among the troubles that lay on the life paths of Korea’s culinary elite.
Byeon Woo-seok, IU, A-list writers: K-drama’s big bet for 2026
2026 sees a K-drama fantasy romance boom and the return of trusted creators.
‘No Other Choice,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ earn Golden Globe nods
Lee Byung-hun is also nominated for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – musical or comedy, competing alongside Timothee Chalamet ("Marty Supreme"), George…
Cultural ceremonies driving South Korea’s most addictive TV
From three-day funerals to ritual-heavy holidays, here's how ordinary Korean family events serve as storytelling devices.
Sex scenes in K-dramas: Why are they so restrained?
Limits on intimate scenes arise from cultural norms, regulatory history, and expectations that K-dramas stay family-friendly, experts say.
Korea’s new obsession is survival shows built on sweat
Unscripted formats centered on raw strength and stamina tap into primal appeal and the youth's fascination.
Netflix’s ‘Physical: Asia’ comes to life with Seoul pop-up
Located in Seongsu-dong, the pop-up will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the intense physical trials of the survival series.
From ramyeon to chimaek, K-dramas’ real love language is food
K-dramas thread the country's everyday food culture into the fabric of their storytelling, using familiar touches — a shared pot of noodles, convenience-store snack runs — as…