Hallyu
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A term that refers to the increase in popularity of South Korean culture.
The wave of popularity is mostly due to the rise of K-pop and its dedicated fandom. Hallyu is similar to the "British Invasion" led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in the 1960s.