K-Everything: A CNN Original Series

Behind the catchy tunes and slick choreography, there's a fine-tuned formula for creating hits and harnessing the power of fans.

In one generation, South Korea's film and TV industry went from censorship to winning Oscars and breaking streaming records.

K-barbecue might have put Korean food on the map, but it's just one part of the country's richly diverse cuisine.

While today's generation aspire to look like flawless K-pop idols, Daniel hears how the desire to control appearance is ingrained in Korean society.