해외에서 넷플릭스 통해 주목받고 있는 K-드라마 인간수업, 더 킹덤 등 인기 이유는 무엇?<br /><br />These days, Korean dramas and movies on Netflix are attracting many new viewers from all around the globe. Our Kim Bo-kyoung met a culture critic to find out why these dramas are becoming so popular.<br />Korean dramas on Netflix are getting more and more attention from viewers around the world.<br />'Kingdom' deals with political upheaval in the Joseon dynasty amid a zombie apocalypse.<br />Its first season was named as one of the '30 Best International TV Shows of the Decade' by the New York Times which called it a "most radical departure from Korean-drama norms."<br />Season two has also received positive reviews from fans.<br />A culture critic says Korean dramas are getting such attention because they are tackling familiar subjects from a fresh perspective.<br />"'Kingdom' has zombies in it, a familiar monster to foreign audiences. Yet they are portrayed very differently as quick and dynamic monsters. Some people even call them "K-zombies". Korea's Joseon dynasty also provides unique and attractive visuals.<br />'Extracurricular' is another "can't miss" Korean show.<br />This teen crime drama tells the story of a high school student who has been abandoned by his parents and leads a double life.<br />Critics say fans of Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' will enjoy 'extracurricular', which the Los Angeles Times called the "cream of the crop" of the Korean dramas produced by Netflix.<br />"Of course, director Bong's Oscar-win paved the way for the worldwide audience to pay more attention to Korean content. But a more fundamental reason behind the attention is that streaming services such as Netflix offer an escape from the regulated drama format, freedom from the subject and capital."<br />For those unfamiliar with Korean dramas,... Kim recommends 'Crash Landing on You', a love story set across the divided Korean peninsula.<br />KIM Bo-kyoung, Arirang News.<br />
