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Korean Entertainment Leaders Reflect on a Decade of Global Growth

Korean entertainment industry leaders recently convened in London to assess the sector's journey since "Gangnam Style" and discuss its future, noting its ubiquitous global presence.

Variety Music·May 21, 2026·via Variety Music

Korean Entertainment Leaders Reflect on a Decade of Global Growth

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May 21, 2026 1:54pm PT

Korean Content Leaders Take Stock After a Decade of Growth and Look to Future: ‘Korean Entertainment is Everywhere’

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The world of Korean entertainment has come a long way since “Gangnum Style” set dancers galloping around the world nearly 15 years ago.

Korean content industry leaders on both sides of the Pacific gathered earlier this month at the London West Hollywood to take stock of the country’s rapid progress as an exporter of music, movies, TV shows, short-form material and other digital content that penetrating in traditional Hollywood.