Netflix's New 12-Part K-Drama Is Officially A Full-Circle Moment

One of Netflix's most highly-anticipated K-dramas of the year ties back to its top star's greatest role. Nowadays, K-dramas on Netflix are a dime a dozen, and every competing streaming service has invested years in the same market. Nevertheless, the Korean film industry existed decades before it landed on Netflix's radar, and South Korean television actors became international ambassadors of culture thanks to so-called "Hallyu" waves of popularity. Even in the modern age, however, icons can be born overnight and reach international stardom with a single standout role.