
Even though lyrics translations and subtitles exist for many Korean songs and shows, that hasn’t deterred international fans from wanting to become proficient in Korean themselves.Īnother possible reason: South Korea’s economy experienced its fastest growth in seven years. Korean-language media is easily accessible from almost anywhere and has captivated fans the world over.

Korean entertainment, such as music (K-pop) and television (K-drama), is the driving force behind this rise in interest. While foreign language enrollment has declined in the United States, there’s one language in particular that has been immune to the downturn: Korean.
