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Chinese and Korean dramas like Squid Games have taken the world by storm the last several years, becoming as popular or even more popular than western shows. These dramas often captivate their audiences with storytelling, visuals and cultural heritage.

Korean and Chinese dramas gain global popularity

by Lily Peng October 10, 2025

After a long day laboring over homework, junior Isabelle Niu stretches, ready for a break. She instantly drifts towards the Chinese drama, “When I Fly Towards You.” In scenic shot after shot, a world...

Squid Game’s first season captivated me. The second, despite its production quality, failed to capture that same feeling.

Squid Game 2 loses the plot

by Suhani Gupta, A&E/Lifestyle Editor February 11, 2025

Squid Game’s second season became the third most watched show on Netflix within days of its release. The show’s first season was succinct and cutting, stimulating conversations about the effects of...

Immediately after its release on Sept. 17, the show encountered overwhelming success. In fact, “Squid Game” is the only Korean series to reach first place on Netflix’s top 10 most-viewed global chart, surpassing the combined views on any other streaming network according to content analytics research firm Diesel Labs.

‘Squid Game’ rolls dice on life

by Alena Suleiman, Reporter December 15, 2021

“Hello, sir.” A man in a suit holding a briefcase settles down in the empty spot next to you. “Would you like to play a game with me?” You give the man a once-over, questioning his profession....

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