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The Hallyu wave has not only made us swoon for K-pop stars and go gaga for K-drama, it also made us crave Korean cuisine and all the other good eats we see onscreen.
The Hallyu wave has not only made us swoon for K-pop stars and go gaga for K-drama, it also made us crave Korean cuisine and all the other good eats we see onscreen.
There is more to Korean television shows, or K-dramas, than romance.
Sometimes, a Korean drama (K-drama) arrives and defines its time period. For the late 2000s, that could easily be “Coffee Prince,” a show that transcended its original audience and became part of how the world viewed Korea itself. It is often a surprise, but a powerful one. Such is the case with the recent K-drama “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo.” It revolves around the love story of a female weightlifter named Kim Bok Joo and a swimmer named Jeong Joon Hyung at Haneul Sports University. It’s a show that has made global stars of its lead actors, lifted countless hearts and even launched an internet meme. It is also the new best way to introduce newbies to the unforgettable realm of K-dramas. Check out five great reasons why.
By this time, you might have already heard about Lee Min-ho, Song Hye-kyo, Rain and Song Joong-ki. These actors and actresses were the ones who starred in dramas acquired by our local television stations like “Boys Over Flowers,” “Full House” and “Descendants of the Sun.” But these are not the only stars you have to follow because there are a lot more actors and actresses in Korea that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
You have to know this very good news: There’s now a fantastic view right on your couch where you can watch Korean dramas unfold. Princesses, princes, mysterious protagonists, sweet and charming female leads, unforgivable villains … name it, Viu has it.
Let’s be honest and admit that at one point in our lives, we all binge-watched a Korean show on an illegal website. There is simply no other way, most people would insist.
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