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CNN's four-part original documentary "K-Everything," hosted by Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim, began rolling out on May 9 and traces the rise of Korean pop music, cinema, food, and beauty on the global stage — with a particular focus on the architects who built the industry from the ground up.
Korea's food craze in India is not fading — it's expanding beyond major metros into smaller cities, driven by K-drama culture, social media virality, and flavors that genuinely resonate with Indian palates.
South Korea's food exports continue to climb despite global shipping disruptions, driven by the worldwide K-food craze and strategic government support — proving that the Korean culinary wave has real commercial staying power.
Seoul City has announced that a 3,200 square meter underground space beneath Seoul Plaza, hidden for 40 years, will open in October as a K-culture experience platform featuring media art, K-fashion runways, and K-pop pop-up stores.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hundreds gathered in Mexico City's Lindbergh Square for a giant bibimbap event celebrating Korean culture, peace on the Korean Peninsula, and the spirit of international unity.
BTS's 2026 world tour is electrifying Latin America, with Mexico City now ranking as the world's top city for BTS streams on Spotify — but the story behind the phenomenon runs deeper than any single concert.
South Korea's government is heading to Los Angeles for the 2026 K-EXPO USA, a sweeping five-day showcase of K-culture spanning entertainment, food, beauty, and tourism — timed perfectly ahead of the North American World Cup.
Female tourists now account for nearly 60% of all foreign visitors to South Korea, driven by hallyu-fueled interest in K-beauty and K-food — and Korea is pulling out all the stops to keep the momentum going.
A Korean luxury hotel CEO is asking whether Hallyu is simply being consumed or genuinely revered — and his answer points to a bold path forward for Korean culture on the world stage.