K-drama
Korean television series
K-drama is a television drama produced in South Korea, typically featuring romantic plots, family conflict, or historical settings.
These series usually run one season with tight story arcs, distinguishing them from longer-running Western soaps.
K-dramas have gained massive international followings: I binged that K-drama in two days.
The K- prefix follows the pattern of K-pop for Korean popular culture exports.
Korean cultural wave abroad
Pathological loss of recall
- chaebolKorean family-run conglomerate
- cohabitationDwelling together unmarried
Consume many episodes consecutively
- hookedDeeply dependent or bent
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- addictiveCausing physical or psychological dependence
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
cliffhanger · captivating · compelling · gripping · episodes · streaming · subtitles · obsessive
Emotionally manipulative entertainment
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- tragedyDisastrous or sorrowful event
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
- pathosPity-evoking quality
angst · amnesia · separation · sacrifice · redemption · weepy · sobbing · tissues
Disposable login credential
- coupleTwo linked together
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- piggybackCarried on another's back
- confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
rooftop · umbrella · falling · soulmate · destiny · kiss · ship · swoon
Hallyu
Korean cultural wave abroad
- SeoulSouth Korean capital city
- hanbokTraditional Korean clothing ensemble
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
Hangul · K-pop · oppa · chaebol · soju · gimbap · bulgogi · skinship
amnesia
Pathological loss of recall
- chaebolKorean family-run conglomerate
- cohabitationDwelling together unmarried
binge-watch
Consume many episodes consecutively
- hookedDeeply dependent or bent
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- addictiveCausing physical or psychological dependence
engrossing · cliffhanger · captivating · compelling · gripping · episodes · streaming · subtitles · obsessive · all-nighter
tearjerker
Emotionally manipulative entertainment
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- tragedyDisastrous or sorrowful event
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
pathos · angst · amnesia · separation · sacrifice · redemption · weepy · sobbing · tissues · devastating
OTP
Disposable login credential
- coupleTwo linked together
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- piggybackCarried on another's back
confession · rooftop · umbrella · falling · soulmate · destiny · kiss · ship · swoon · brooding
series
Ordered set of related items
- episodesDistinct parts of a series
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
streaming · Netflix · primetime · finale · OST · viewership · miniseries · weekly · simulcast · cable
shipping
Transporting goods to destinations
- OTPDisposable login credential
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- subbersTemporary replacement workers
recaps · fancam · lightstick · merchandise · comeback · netizens · comments · ratings · viral · community
- genresaction, comedy, detective fiction, fantasy, horror
- televisionTV, television, broadcast, TV shows, TV series
- dramaacting, playwright, character study, acting class, character development
- East AsiaChina, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Korea
- KoreaSeoul, Korea, Busan, Incheon, South Korea
- Asian Entertainmentanime, manga, K-pop, Bollywood, idol groups
K-dramaprocedural drama
Genre emphasizing professional methodology
daytime soap · documentary series · sitcom · telenovela · anthology series