K-Everything: A CNN Original Series

The Korean pop industry has produced some of the most successful music acts ever. 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. We look at this period of rapid change and how it is driving a new wave of storytelling. Through conversations with some of the country's most celebrated creators, 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. Daniel Dae Kim explores the meteoric rise of Korean food.

See why South Korea is the cosmetics capital of 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. He explores how growing demand for K-beauty abroad is shaping global markets and conversations around body image.