Celebrate Korean culture whilst learning about its past and present in this comprehensive and
fascinating guide. In recent years Korean popular culture has taken the form of a tidal wave
sweeping over the West. Whether it’s music film drama series fashion or cuisine South
Korea is establishing itself as a key player on the world stage. And the Korean Wave (Hallyu)
shows no sign of stopping. 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. K Culture will reveal all aspects of South Korea's way of life both
historically and in its new found fame. 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. 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. This book is a stunning informative and fun handbook to the
Korean Wave.
