The epoch-making run of Squid Game may be over, but Netflix’s hold on the K-drama industry is stronger than ever. The dystopian thriller quickly cemented its legacy as a K-drama masterpiece after its 2021 debut, but the unprecedented success of Squid Game marked a turning point for the genre as a whole. For decades, South Korean television reached viewers far and wide on a smaller scale, but the push from a streaming service as ubiquitous as Netflix helped propel K-dramas to full-blown mainstream appeal. Consequently, Korean series like The Glory, Queen of Tears, Business Proposal, and Vincenzo achieved global acclaim.
Forget Squid Game, Netflix Is Officially Entering A New K-Drama Era
