[170504] 한류열풍
Talk about Korean pop-culture wave.
Korean Pop culture starts to game popularity in neighboring countries early 2000s.
-> Korean pop-cultures started to gain popularity in neighboring countries in the early 2000s.
Now there are fans all across the world.
Korean TV dramas or comedy shows are often aired in other countries and Korean movies are being released overseas as well.
Some head dramas have created sensation in countries likes China,
and the starts are monthly popular among local friends.
and the stars are immensely popular among local fans.
K-pop music is also huge industry in countries.
-> K-pop music is also huge in dozens of countries.
Korean singers hold concerts other nations, and their tickets often get completely sold-out.
As a result of this trend, many more foreigners learn Korean, eat Korean food, visit Korea, and follow Korean fashion trends.
It has also led the higher sales of Korean products overseas.