Hallyu! The Korean Wave: a journey through Korea at the V&A
London’s V&A this year – until 25 June 2023 – are taking us on a first-hand tour of the culture and soul of Korea with its newest exhibition, Hallyu! The Korean Wave. A first for the museum and of its kind, the exhibition will celebrate the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea, following its early origins to its place on the global stage today. From Psy (‘Gangnam Style’) to K-pop and Korean cinema, the exhibition will showcase the elements of the culture that have taken the world by storm. From K-pop costumes and a newly revealed interactive K-pop dance challenge, to K-drama and cinema props and posters, alongside photography, sculpture, fashion, video and pop culture ephemera, the exhibition invites visitors to delve into the phenomenon known as ‘hallyu’ – meaning ‘Korean Wave’. Hallyu rose to prominence in the late 1990s, rippling across Asia before reaching all corners of the world and challenging the currents of global pop culture today. For more and to get a ticket, head to the V&A website