But Squid Game isn’t a total anomaly. The Korean series is one chapter in a larger story with its own name and history: a seismic, ongoing shift in the global entertainment landscape known as Hallyu.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s a reason Korea’s major entertainment boom—better known as the Hallyu wave—is taking over ...

There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical of the streaming revolution and everything that it’s wrought. Still, one undeniable benefit of all these streaming services is that, in addition to more ...

South Korean television dramas are undergoing a dynamic transformation, embracing bold storytelling, shorter formats, and diverse genres, as traditional broadcasters and OTT platforms converge to ...