korean film star
Korean TV dramas used to not travel much beyond Korea's borders, but beginning in the late 1990s they began to acquire a strong following throughout east and southeast Asia, as well as in Hawaii, where they are screened with English subtitles. A great number of TV and film stars also owe their current popularity to the success of TV dramas. This page is devoted to providing some subjective reviews of the better-known dramas. Also be sure to visit the essay "Why is Winter Sonata a Big Hit in Asia?" by Diana Lee. For more comprehensive English-language websites on TV dramas, visit Soompi.com or www.koreanwiz.org, which offers a wide range of information and credits on Korean dramas.
