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This week, we will learn ‘K-drama and the globalization of Korean popular culture’

This week, we will learn ‘K-drama and the globalization of Korean popular culture’.

The learning objectives are as follows:

Contents

  • The definition and elements of K-dramas
  • How Korean dramas have influenced popular culture on a global scale
  • The role of streaming services in the rise of K-dramas worldwide

Learning Objectives

  • Explain what K-dramas are
  • Understand how K-dramas have become mainstream pop culture
  • Examine the consumption of K-dramas by global viewers through streaming services like Netflix.
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The Rise of K-Culture: Discover the Korean Wave (Hallyu)

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