With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
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How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
For Seoul’s Poor, Class Strife in ‘Parasite’ Is Daily Reality
Like the family in the Oscar-winning film, many in Seoul’s so-called dirt-spoon class dwell in basements far below the rich. “Those living up there must look down on people like me like pigs.”
Bong Joon Ho’s Path From Seoul to Oscar Dominance
Once vilified as “anti-American” and “left wing” by critics in South Korea, he has been releasing one blockbuster after another tackling serious social issues through dark comedy.
Oscar Triumph for ‘Parasite’ Reflects Academy’s Evolving Identity
The film academy vowed to diversify in the wake of #OscarsSoWhite. That has meant a growing number of members from around the world.
Oscar for ‘Parasite’ Quenches Koreans’ Long Thirst for Recognition
As Bong Joon Ho’s film received Academy Awards for best picture and best director, the honors set off cheers and a burst of pride in a country fearful of being overlooked.