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The Korean government puts together an annual survey report on the influence of the Korean wave overseas and the 2023 edition has recently been released!
The report uses survey results from 25,000 Hallyu consumers from 26 countries. These countries include the US, Brazil, Argentina, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Turkey, Russia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Australia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mexico, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kazakhstan. The survey was conducted online from November 11th to December 7th.
The participants chose their favorite Korean movie and here are the overall results down below!
1. "Parasite" (9.1%)
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It might not be a surprise, but "Parasite" takes the number one spot on the list. The film was revolutionary upon release and premiered in 2019. Despite being a few years since its initial run, the film continues to dominate international markets and has a firm hold on the attention of fans everywhere. The film was directed by star director Bong JoonHo and filled by a talented cast which included Cho YeoJeong, Park SoDam, Choi WooShik, Lee SunKyun, Kang HoSong, and Lee JungEun. The film highlighted the intense gap between the rich and the poor. This nuanced commentary struck a chord with many and resonated with viewers even until today.
2. "Train To Busan" (6.9%)
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At number two on the list comes another internationally acclaimed film, "Train To Busan". On the surface, it might seem like another zombified action thriller, but
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