The Rise of K-Dramas: Essays on Korean Television and Its Global Consumption
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| Management number | 233303291 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.37 | Model Number | 233303291 | ||
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Korean dramas gained popularity across Asia in the late 1990s, and their global fandom continues to grow. Despite cultural differences, non-Asian audiences find "K-dramas" appealing. They range from historical melodrama and romantic comedy to action, horror, sci-fi and thriller. Devotees pursue an immersive fandom, consuming Korean food, fashion and music, learning Korean to better understand their favorite shows, and travelling to Korea for firsthand experiences.This collection of new essays focuses on the cultural impact of K-drama and its fandom, and on the transformation of identities in the context of regional and global dynamics. Contributors discuss such popular series as Boys over Flowers, My Love from the Star and Descendants of the Sun. Read more
| ASIN | B07KQG98PJ |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1476636580 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 1.1 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | McFarland |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| Print length | 339 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | October 3, 2019 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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