South Korea is once again making headlines for its rich cultural influence! With BTS's last member finishing national service, fans are buzzing about their long-awaited reunion. Additionally, “Maybe Happy Ending,” a Broadway play from South Korea, recently won the Tony Award for Best Musical, adding to the country’s list of cultural milestones.
On the cinematic front, the highly-anticipated third season of the Netflix sensation “Squid Game” is set to release next week. This comes on the heels of “Parasite” making history as the first foreign-language film to win an Oscar for Best Picture and author Han Kang scoring the Nobel Prize in Literature last year.
The Korean Wave keeps rolling, with a surge in global interest for all things Korean—think fashion, food, and beauty. Mark your calendars, because K-pop powerhouse Blackpink is also gearing up for a global tour, just adding to the excitement surrounding South Korea's vibrant cultural scene!