Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Vos MacDonald is a New York-based writer who covers Korean media. Seo In-guk plays a man so exhausted by his failures that he ...

Korean dramas have become a global cultural force. They are shaping fashion, beauty trends and even how the world perceives love and storytelling. Slow-burn romances that make your heart flutter, ...

So, you’ve finally decided to see what the hype around the best Korean dramas is all about? Welcome to the world of heart-fluttering romances, tear-jerking tragedies, badass action sequences, and plot ...

Burt is a contributor for TIME. Burt is a contributor for TIME. The Korean television industry continued on its trajectory of global dominance in 2025, capturing an increasing chunk of TV watchers’ ...