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Hallyu for Idiots: Understand the Korean Wave via Parasite and K-dramas. This week, Bong Joon Ho's Parasite wins Best Picture alongside 3 other Oscars. The rise of Korean entertainment might seem random and sudden and to some people, a "snowflake" overreaction to the criticism against Hollywood/America's lack of inclusivity and pressure from "woke Twitter" But: let me tell you loud and clear, for the people in the back: Korea's artistic creativity has been top tier for decades. And finally, the world is taking notice.