K-Dramas: The Ultimate Fan's Guide

By Anne Aubert-Santelli and Dan Williams

K-Dramas: The Ultimate Fan's Guide is a love letter to the global phenomenon of Korean television, written by a screenwriting duo who have fallen head over heels for the genre themselves.

This guide celebrates everything fans adore about K-dramas - from the slow-motion falls and umbrella rescues to the chaebol heirs, quirky small-town side characters and piggyback rides fueled by too much soju. Blending sharp cultural insights with fan-level obsession, the book dives deep into the subgenres, archetypes, tropes and storytelling quirks that make K-dramas so unique and beloved.

It also explores the cultural and industrial forces behind Korea's global TV takeover, with exclusive access to major Korean production studios and behind-the-scenes interviews with creators and stars.

Perfect for readers new to the genre or seasoned K-drama watchers, this accessible guide is equal parts entertaining and informative, with playful lists and deep dives that will have them eager to cue up their next binge.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857306286
• ISBN13: 9780857306289
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Kamera Books
• Length: 192 Pages