DramaFever

Choi Jin-Hyuk is an actor on the popular Korean drama series 'Heirs' about wealthy Korean high school students who wrestle with social hierarchies and romance.

Your next big, addictive TV series could be from South Korea

February 19, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Primetime dramas in South Korea — known as K-Dramas — are filled with implausible story lines, complete with romantic twists and turns. They’ve been popular in Asia for years, but thanks to online streaming websites, they’re now gaining a cult-like following in the US.

Join: Are soap operas from abroad changing how Americans watch TV?

February 19, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

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