South Korea has transformed from a country devastated by war in the late 1950s to a leading cultural powerhouse of the 21st century. Through the voices of fans, journalists, practitioners, novelists, and academics, Hallyu! explores the makings of the Korean Wave of cultural influence over the interlinked creative industries of cinema, drama, music, fandom, beauty and fashion. Images of K-Pop legends such as PSY, Blackpink, and BTS and stills from films and dramas such as Parasite and Squid Game, alongside traditional and contemporary hanbok clothing, and cosmetics packaging, are just some of the illustrations that capture the creative and dynamic popular culture of South Korea. Featuring contributions from industry insiders including Blackpink stylist Geeun, make-up director Jongee Song, and Lia Kim, the chief choreographer of 1Million Dance Studio.