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1032066512 rar 1032066512 rar The K-Wave On-Screen provides an engaging and accessible exploration of the meaning of K- through the lens of words and objects in K-dramas and K-films. Once a small subculture known only to South Koreas East Asian neighbours, the Korean Wave has exploded in popularity around the globe in the last decade. Its success has been fuelled by social media and the advanced technological capabilities of South Korea. With #KpopTwitter having amassed 7.8 billion tweets and with K-films receiving acclaim from major award ceremonies, the K-wave is now a global cultural phenomenon. This book touches on globally popular productions, such as Parasite (2019), Squid Game (2021), Pachinko (2022), SKY Castle (2018), and Kim Ji-young: Born 1982 Read more