K-dramas had a bad rep in the ’00s. Often dismissed as soapy trash back then, they were frequently the stuff of parody. But they’ve come a long way since then and are now firmly entrenched in global pop culture. K-dramas are no longer consigned to the romance genre; now, they span everything from thrillers and melodramas to good ol’ rom-coms.
Korean variety shows have also gained worldwide popularity; as Korean celebrities become recognised everywhere, so too do these shows become appreciated internationally.
For those who are swept up in the hallyu craze, catch these shows on KrisWorld — they will draw you in with their unique blend of compelling characters and intricate settings.
Undercover High School
What’s tougher than chasing criminals? High school, apparently.
When disgraced National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent Jung Hae-seong (Seo Kang-joon) gets demoted, he’s thrown back into action with a bizarre assignment: go undercover as a teenager to track down a stash of Joseon-era gold bars hidden … in a high school.
Between dodging suspicious classmates, navigating cafeteria politics, and keeping a straight face in gym class, Hae-song has his hands full. Things get even trickier when his homeroom teacher, Su-a (Jin Ki-joo), starts noticing he looks an awful lot like her first love.
Blending sharp comedy, unexpected romance, and just the right dose of absurdity, Undercover High School proves that surviving secret missions is easy compared to surviving school.
