Korean drama (드라마) refers to televised dramas, similar to Western miniseries, produced in the Korean language for Korean audiences. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of Korean wave. Most popular Korean dramas originate in South Korea, although some North Korean dramas have also become popular in Japan. Two of the most internationally popular Korean dramas are the South Korean shows Winter Sonata and Stairway to Heaven.
These shows typically involve conflicts such as marital relationships, money bargaining, relationships between in-laws (usually between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law), and often, complicated love triangles.
Korean television shares similarities such as comic programs, dramas, news, and other genres with Japanese television. The influences of Chinese and Japanese culture also have made a great impact on Korean society. Some popular Korean dramas such as Dae Jang Geum have introduced traditional ways of life.
A few Korean pop stars have been successful throughout Asia, for example Bae Yong Joon, Choi Ji Woo and Lee Young Ae.
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