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Korea

Pop Culture8 min

The five generations of K-pop: from Seo Taiji to NewJeans

A complete guide to the five generations of K-pop. From Seo Taiji and Boys to NewJeans, a look back at thirty years of Korean pop evolution: key artists, innovations and global impact.

July 1, 2026Read

Japan

Culture9 min

Boys Over Flowers: How a Japanese Manga Became a Korean and Global Phenomenon

From Hana Yori Dango to Boys Over Flowers, a look back at the history of a franchise that crossed borders, languages, and screens, from shojo manga to the most widely exported K-drama of the 21st century.

June 19, 2026Read

Korea

Culture5 min

Hallyu: How the Korean Wave Conquered the World

The history of hallyu, the Korean wave: the birth of the term, K-dramas, K-pop, Parasite and Squid Game, soft power and the state strategy behind a global phenomenon.

April 20, 2026Read

Korea

Pop Culture5 min

K-pop: the history and backstage of the Korean industry

The history of K-pop: from Seo Taiji to global idols, the agency system, the fandoms, Korean soft power and the hidden side of a finely tuned industry.

April 5, 2026Read

Japan

Arts11 min

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese, Korean and Chinese Culture

An illustrated dictionary of works, genres and traditions from Japan, South Korea and China. From Cardcaptor Sakura to Boys Over Flowers, everything explained in one article.

March 21, 2026Read

Korea

Culture5 min

Webtoon: how Korea reinvented the comic

History and codes of the Korean webtoon: from manhwa to vertical mobile scroll, the Naver and Kakao platforms, the free model and adaptations into global K-dramas.

March 6, 2026Read