Korean reality TV showcases language learning in the UK

South Korean reality television is becoming popular in the UK and many people are attracted to the series and learning trends. Shows like "Physical: For instance, “Physical: 100” and “Single’s Inferno” received international fame; the former turned into the first non-English language unscripted TV drama that got to the top Netflix list of 100 in more than 80 countries, including the UK. That has led to an increased desire by the UK viewers to learn the Korean language. Online language learning platforms said there were higher enrollments in Korean classes, and some observed a 30% uptick in the number of people in the UK learning Korean after the series became popular all over the world.

However, one cannot deny the service that Netflix has provided in increasing the quality of dubbing and translation service for its South Korean contents. For the purpose of making these shows more understandable for non-Koran viewers, the streaming giant provides cultural training to the voice actors for the whole world. This has played a major role in diversifying the variety show market with reality Korean TV shows that have helped to expand the market in the UK and other parts of the world.  The fact that British viewers have started to prefer and more eagerly embrace the new Korean Reality TV programs indicates the fresh wave of global rush to Korean entertainment and Culture, famously called ‘Hallyu’. This cultural phenomenon extends its impact in different fields; entertainment, fashion and language learning flow the cultural interchange between South Korea and the United Kingdom.