Joi Lee
Presenter
Deciphering South Korea (2021)
Season 1
South Korean pop culture has grown to become a major driver of global culture, along with its blockbuster dramas and skincare products. Yet, how much do we really know about the country, its people, their passions, and their peeves? Joi visits her motherland to understand what it takes to keep this country pulsating as it gains global adoration in recent years. She explores what is driving this success and the price South Koreans are paying for it.
Released Aug. 16, 2021
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series
Production Companies: TVF International
Network: Channel News Asia
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Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Power Of Hallyu
From K-pop to K-dramas to K-beauty, journalist Joi Lee investigates why K-anything is gold these days.
Aug. 16, 2021, midnight
S1E2 - Changing Korean Man
From make up to the military, journalist Joi Lee investigates the changing identity of the modern Korean man.
Aug. 22, 2021, midnight
S1E3 - Hell Korea
Journalist Joi Lee visits stressed-out students, angst-fuelled bands and radical politicians to find out why young people feel like life in South Korea is hell on earth.
Aug. 30, 2021, midnight
S1E4 - Wired Nation
Journalist Joi Lee gets a glimpse into our future by meeting the people who are impacting South Korea’s culture and society with tech.
Sept. 6, 2021, midnight
Network: Channel News Asia
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 168 min.
Released: Aug. 16, 2021
Last Air Date: Sept. 6, 2021, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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