Course: The Rise of K-Culture: Discover the Korean Wave (Hallyu)

If you google Mukbang, you will find most of images showing delivery food or late night meal.  This is because that most of the Mukbang videos aired on the South …

The increasing popularity of Mukbang have seen millions tuning in to live streaming videos to watch people eat – a lot! The question is, then, why? Many people believe that …

Etymologically, the word Mukbang is a compound of two Korean words “mukneun” (먹는; meaning eating) and “bangsong” (방송; broadcast). Since South Korean live streaming platform Afreeca TV launched its service …

Welcome back, everyone. Today, we will study the case of Mukbang, a South Korean live-streaming technology, to discuss the relationship between digital media and the development of South Korean society …

How could have South Korean platforms successfully promoted Webtoon business on a global scale? Webtoon platforms have successfully aggregated audiences, procuring both amateurs and professional comic artists, who have combined …

Welcome back to ‘K-Culture Studies.’ Today, we will explore the exciting world of Webtoons, South Korean webcomics. A Webtoon is a term used to describe South Korean webcomics, or manhwa, …

Today, we will delve into the realm of K-dramas and investigate their role in propelling the globalization of Korean popular culture. In recent years, K-dramas have gained popularity beyond Asia, …

Here are four types of K-drama. You may find some very familiar. Which one is it? 1) Jisangpa drama /지상파 드라마/ Technically, South Korean broadcasting services comprise jisangpa, cable, and …