Did you know that there are more than 305 K-dramas on Netflix? That remarkable number speaks to the bounty of standout Korean talent. But where do you start when faced with such an overwhelming catalog? Let us steer you to the best of the best. Here are 44 of the most compelling scripted Korean dramas…
Culinary Class Wars broke records this fall as the first Korean unscripted title to rank No. 1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) list for three consecutive weeks. With the success of Korean dramas and films paving the way, it’s no surprise that Korean variety shows are now captivating international audiences. This surge…
Physical: 100 exploded in popularity around the world, proving once again that brutal gamesmanship needs no translation. Dominating Netflix’s Global Top Ten in 78 different countries, the number of fans kept growing as 100 competitors winnowed down to a single winner. We won’t spoil the ending but the drama and cut-throat tournament “to find the…
K-Drama is finally getting the recognition and audience it richly deserves. But sometimes too much choice is as challenging as too little. At the forefront of Korean entertainment in the US, Netflix hosts over 130 Korean titles at last count. On one hand, the abundance of options is amazing; on the other hand, so many…
“Squid Game” made history yet again at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards by winning outstanding performance by male and female actor in a drama series. Lee Jung-Jae and Ho-Yeon Jung were big winners at the award ceremony this Sunday. It is the very first time a non-English-language TV series has won any acting prizes, let…
Squid Game’s Hoyeon Jung will make her American Vogue cover debut in February 2022. The South Korean fashion model turned actress has been rising in the star ranks ever since her appearance in Squid Game, the all time #1 most watched show on Netflix. Vogue is a 129 year old international fashion magazine with editions…
The explosive growth in the popularity of Korean pop culture has made Korean movies on Netflix a must have genre for this leading streaming platform. From nostalgic classics to slick modern dystopian thrillers, some very entertaining Korean movies are now available for viewing with a Netflix membership. Korean filmmakers always seem to know how to…
Blackpink’s own original documentary film is now available to stream on Netflix! The film follows each member’s journey from their very beginning pre-training days all the way to their universal star status success today. The much anticipated film promises a humanizing glimpse at the tradeoffs made to achieve success, which includes a training program that…
Looking for a new K-drama rom-com to binge-watch? If you’ve already gone through the ones that enjoyed mainstream success, then you might want to give this list a try! These dramas may not be widely popular, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get you hooked with their equally interesting plots. Below are 10 underrated rom-coms…
Netflix has led the way in streaming a vast variety of TV shows made in Seoul. Fans of “Daredevil” and “The Wire” will find plenty of slick action and character-driven intrigue in these gritty K-thrillers. From the international political conspiracies that drive the drama in “Vagabond” to the formidable crime-fighting team in “Bad Guys,” these…