Celebrate Korean culture whilst learning about its past and present in this comprehensive and fascinating guide.
This book is a stunning, informative, and fun handbook to the Korean Wave..
Also highlighted is the global influence, with a focus on eight cities from around the world (including London, Paris, Berlin, Toronto, New York, and L.
A.) that have embraced this dynamic culture.
Including sections on K-Pop bands, cinema, drama, art, comics, food, fashion, and night-life, with features within each section on the best films, shows, stars, artists etc.--this book offers different gateways into contemporary South Korea and what drives it.
K Culture will reveal all aspects of South Korea\'s way of life, both historically and in its new found fame.
Even before Squid Game and the award-winnning film Parasite , K-Pop had become a $5 billion industry and Korean food had become the exciting new regional Cuisine in restaurants and bars.
And the Korean Wave (Hallyu) shows no sign of stopping.
Whether it\'s music, film, drama series, fashion, or cuisine, South Korea is establishing itself as a key player on the world stage.
In recent years, Korean popular culture has taken the form of a tidal Wave sweeping over the West.
Celebrate Korean culture whilst learning about its past and present in this comprehensive and fascinating guide