{"product_id":"9780762488162","title":"K-Drama School","description":"Author: Grace Jung\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780762488162\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Running Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 25 Jun 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Emmy Award-winning \u003ci\u003eSquid Game\u003c\/i\u003e to streaming sensations like \u003ci\u003eThe Glory\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrash Landing on You\u003c\/i\u003e, Korean television has emerged onto the global pop culture scene as compelling television\u003c\/b\u003e-\u003cb\u003ebut what exactly makes these shows so irresistibly bingeable? And what can we learn about our societies and ourselves from watching them?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom stand-up comedian and media studies PhD Grace Jung comes a rollicking deep dive into the cultural significance of Korean television. \u003ci\u003eK-Drama School\u003c\/i\u003e analyzes everything from common tropes like amnesia and slapping to conspicuous product placements of Subway sandwiches and coffee; to representations of disability, race and gender; to what Korea's war-torn history says about South Korea's media output and the stories being told on screen.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith chapters organized by \"lessons,\" each one inquiring into a different theme of Korean television, \u003ci\u003eK-Drama School\u003c\/i\u003e offers a groundbreaking exploration into this singular form of entertainment, from an author who writes with humor and heart about shows that spur tears and laughter, keeping us glued to the TV while making fans of us all.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShows discussed include: \u003ci\u003eSquid Game, SKY Castle, Crash Course in Romance, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, My Mister, Something in the Rain, One Spring Night, DP, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata, Our Blues, \u003c\/i\u003eand more.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454559473822,"sku":"ADS-9780762488162","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780762488162.jpg?v=1769667502","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780762488162","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}