Korean culture has become incredibly popular, influential, and widespread over the last few years. The movie “Parasite” has won Oscars, the “Squid Game” is Netflix’s biggest show, and BTS and Black Pink are the biggest music acts in the world! How did this happen? Let’s talk about the Korean wave on this episode of Thinking in English!

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To revolve around (phrasal v) – to have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject

His whole life revolves around football

Catchy (adj) – (especially of a tune or song) pleasing and easy to remember

That song has really catchy lyrics

To top (v) – to be the most important, most successful, etc

The song topped the charts (sold the most) for five weeks

To ripple (v) – to move in small waves

The breeze ripples the water

Niche (n) – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people

MMA is not a niche sport anymore

Budget  (n) – the amount of money you have available to spend

His department has an annual budget of $20 million

To address (v) – to speak or write to someone

He addressed the audience directly

Favourable (adj) – showing that you like or approve someone or something

We have had a favourable response to the plan so far

To suppress (v) – to end something by force

The dictator suppressed his opposition

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