From Squid Game to Vincenzo and All of Us Are Dead, Korean dramas stoke the rage many feel about social elites and those who govern their lives | South China Morning Post


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Ten years ago, it would have been unthinkable that Korean dramas would become one of the cornerstones of global entertainment. Classic romantic dramas defined the landscape then, and while these have become even more popular, along the way a new breed of K-dramas emerged. It is this new variant of stylised and violent dramas that has been thrilling audiences around the world, and igniting our rage. You only have to think of the capitalist allegory of Squid Game , the disaffected youth of All of Us Are Dead , and the vendetta of Vincenzo ’s titular character. These shows pit...