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The article recommends five K-dramas—'Lovers of the Red Sky,' 'The Haunted Palace,' 'My Demon,' 'Hwayugi,' and 'The Heavenly Idol'—that fans of 'KPop Demon Hunters' will enjoy for their mix of fantasy, supernatural elements, romance, and engaging storytelling, capturing the same energetic and mystical vibe.
A rare video from North Korea shows two teenagers being publicly sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for watching Korean TV dramas, highlighting the regime's strict control over its citizens' access to foreign culture. The video, obtained by NBC News from the SAND Institute, a think tank working with defectors, is believed to be edited in 2022 and is seen as a warning to deter North Koreans from consuming South Korean entertainment. The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea has tripled in 2021, indicating growing discontent within the reclusive state. The video reinforces a law enacted in 2020, allowing officials to sentence violators to capital punishment for importing or distributing materials showing South Korean culture. Despite the crackdown, some believe that the regime's efforts to suppress South Korean cultural influence will ultimately fail.
A rare video from North Korea shows two teenagers being publicly sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for watching South Korean TV dramas, shedding light on the reclusive state's strict control over its citizens' access to foreign culture. The video, obtained by NBC News from the SAND Institute, highlights the regime's crackdown on South Korean entertainment, with the narrator condemning the spread of "rotten puppet regime's culture" to teenagers. The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea has tripled since 2021, while the North Korean leader recently announced the country would no longer seek reunification with the South. The video reinforces a law enacted in 2020, allowing officials to sentence violators to capital punishment for importing or distributing materials showing South Korean culture.
Rare video footage from North Korea shows two teenage boys being sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for watching South Korean 'K-dramas,' highlighting the severe consequences of consuming foreign media in the country. The video, filmed in 2022, depicts the boys being handcuffed on a stage in front of hundreds of students, serving as a cautionary tale against viewing "decadent recordings." North Korea's strict laws prohibit the consumption of entertainment from "enemy countries," with punishments ranging from prison sentences to death. The release of the video, obtained by the BBC from a research institute working with North Korean defectors, sheds light on the harsh reality faced by citizens who seek out illicit foreign media.
Rare footage obtained by BBC Korean shows two North Korean teenagers being publicly sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for watching South Korean TV shows, with the punishment being a result of Pyongyang's crackdown on the spread of K-dramas and K-pop, which it sees as a threat to its ideology. The video, provided by a research institute working with North Korean defectors, reveals the harsh consequences faced by those caught accessing South Korean entertainment, including a law enacted in 2020 that makes watching or distributing such content punishable by death. Despite the ban, some North Koreans continue to risk severe punishment to access K-dramas, which offer an escape from their difficult reality.
Netflix's viewership report reveals interesting insights, including the surprising popularity of "Gilmore Girls" and women-centric shows like "Jane the Virgin" and "The Glory." Serial killer, devil, and zombie genres are thriving, while teen shows like "Outer Banks" and "Never Have I Ever" are also attracting massive audiences. Latino content, particularly telenovelas, is performing well, as is South Korean television, with K-dramas like "Crash Landing on You" and "Mr. Queen" gaining significant viewership. However, stand-up comedy specials on Netflix are not as popular, with lower viewing hours compared to other genres.
Netflix is set to release new K-dramas in December 2023, including the highly anticipated second season of "Sweet Home" and the period drama "Gyeongseong Creature." Other new additions include "Welcome to Samdalri" and "Like Flowers In Sand," while returning weekly K-dramas include "Castaway Diva" and "My Demon." K-drama fans can look forward to a month filled with drama, horror, romance, and comedy on Netflix.
Netflix plans to invest $2.5 billion in the creation of Korean series, films, and unscripted shows over the next four years, doubling its investment in K-dramas since 2016. The success of Squid Game and other Korean entertainment has put the country at the heart of the global cultural zeitgeist. However, the frustration lies in how Netflix becomes the arbiter of how the average American sees K-dramas, with some popular shows missing from the platform due to region-locking. Despite this, the investment is a good thing for the Korean entertainment industry and its fans.