Korean drama
Asian romantic series
Korean drama refers to television series produced in South Korea, typically featuring romantic storylines, family conflicts, or historical settings.
Often called K-dramas, these shows gained massive international popularity in the 2010s and 2020s: I've been binge-watching Korean dramas on Netflix.
Episodes tend to run longer than American TV, with seasons of 16-20 episodes telling a complete story.
The genre is known for emotional intensity, elaborate production values, and distinctive tropes like love triangles and dramatic plot twists.
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