K-Everything: A CNN Original Series

Behind the catchy tunes and slick choreography, there's a fine-tuned formula for creating hits and harnessing the power of fans. Daniel Dae Kim meets some of K-pop's biggest names and explores what's driving this phenomenon.

In one generation, South Korea's film and TV industry went from censorship to winning Oscars and breaking streaming records. Daniel Dae Kim finds out why themes that preoccupy Korean creatives are resonating with audiences worldwide.

K-barbecue might have put Korean food on the map, but it's just one part of the country's richly diverse cuisine. Top chefs are digging into Korea's history to make the most of what's available and transforming fine dining across the world.

While today's generation aspire to look like flawless K-pop idols, Daniel Dae Kim hears how the desire to control appearance is deeply ingrained in Korean society, driven by rapid modernization and political shifts.