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hallyu

Korean culture

Also known as: Korean wave

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Bae

In Bae Yong-Jun
The trend became known as hallyu, or “Korean Wave,” and it seemed to peak with the KBS drama series Gyeoul yeonga (2002; Winter Sonata). Though the story was a typical tale of star-crossed lovers, the performances of Bae and costar Choi Ji-Woo captivated the country. The Japanese network Nippon Hoso…
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South Korea

In South Korea: Media and publishing
This hallyu (“Korean wave”) brought many South Korean actors and popular music figures to international attention. The hallyu was seen as an economic and cultural asset, as it brought revenue and tourists to the South Korean economy as well as increasing the country’s profile abroad. In…
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