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My Kind of K-pop Culture: A theory on the why's and how's of the widespread of K-Fever

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 K-fever culture is taking Asia by storm thanks to their boy bands and  Korean dramas. Unique, fast paced and engaging story lines are some of the answers I get when I ask people  I know who watch k-dramas why. And there are a lot of them! Even if it means reading rapid fast English subtitles! I have seen a few dramas myself and I agree. They are not dragging, they seem loyal to the plot and its length do not depend on tv ratings. Gyeongbuk Palace, Sept 2018  I am more drawn to their period dramas though. Set in Joseon Dynasty, often based on historical events and about historical figures, I'm fascinated of how they depict their culture and heritage with pride and honor, at the same time expose the injustices and abuse of the victims from that era. Hence, it became a travel goal of mine to visit a palace in Korea and wear hanbok 🎎. #travelgoal Jaseondang Hall The interior of the crown prince's pavilion The king's robe, National Pala...