Korean actor Song Young-Kyu dead at 55
The actor died on August 4th.
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Korea has played a pivotal role in shaping global culture through its contributions to cinema, television, music, art and literature.
While South Korea has become an international cultural powerhouse through the rise of K-pop, Korean cinema and television, the Korean peninsula has a rich artistic heritage stretching back thousands of years. South Korean filmmakers including Bong Joon Ho, Park Chan-wook, Hong Sang-soo and Lee Chang-dong have earned worldwide acclaim, while artists such as BTS, BLACKPINK and IU have transformed the global music landscape.
From Oscar-winning films like Parasite to internationally celebrated dramas including Squid Game and Decision to Leave, Korean culture continues to exert a profound influence on audiences around the world.
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Korea is renowned for its global influence in film, television and music, with internationally acclaimed works including Parasite, Oldboy, Burning, Squid Game and artists such as BTS, BLACKPINK and IU helping drive the worldwide popularity of the Korean Wave, or Hallyu.
Among the most celebrated Korean directors are Bong Joon Ho, Park Chan-wook, Hong Sang-soo, Lee Chang-dong, Kim Jee-woon and Na Hong-jin, whose films have earned widespread critical and international recognition.
The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, refers to the worldwide popularity of South Korean entertainment and culture, encompassing K-pop, cinema, television dramas, fashion and beauty, which has expanded dramatically since the late 1990s.