Much like how “Parasite” introduced Western audiences to South Korean cinema on a large scale, Netflix’s 2021 hit “Squid Game” served as a gateway drug to Korean television for many viewers.
The violent series quickly became Netflix’s most-watched program of all time, and the streaming giant has already announced a second season.
Netflix also revealed longterm plans to continue investing heavily in South Korean content, so the genre does not seem to be going away any time soon.
While you wait for Season 2 of “Squid Game,” check out these other 13 great K-dramas to hold you over.
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