The global appeal of K-dramas is greater than ever right now. At a time when interest in international entertainment media grows day by day, Korean cinema has become the top source of entertainment for audiences seeking newness. K-dramas, in particular, brought forth an unprecedented variety in its productions and met that demand with creative new concepts that were executed to perfection. Parasite broke new ground for international cinema with its intricately portrayed class metaphor, while Squid Game became Netflix’s most-watched series with an unusual premise that nevertheless delivered an excellent cinematic experience.