K-Dramas - by Dan Williams & Anne Aubert-Santelli (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

K-Dramas: The Ultimate Fan's Guide is a love letter to the global phenomenon of Korean television, written by a screenwriting duo who have fallen head over heels for the genre themselves.

This guide celebrates everything fans adore about K-dramas - from the slow-motion falls and umbrella rescues to the chaebol heirs, quirky small-town side characters and piggyback rides fueled by too much soju. Blending sharp cultural insights with fan-level obsession, the book dives deep into the subgenres, archetypes, tropes and storytelling quirks that make K-dramas so unique and beloved.

It also explores the cultural and industrial forces behind Korea's global TV takeover, with exclusive access to major Korean production studios and behind-the-scenes interviews with creators and stars.

Perfect for readers new to the genre or seasoned K-drama watchers, this accessible guide is equal parts entertaining and informative, with playful lists and deep dives that will have them eager to cue up their next binge.

About the Author

ANNE AUBERT-SANTELLI and DAN WILLIAMS are a married writing duo based in Santa Monica, California. Anne is a French American who grew up in Paris, New York and Orange County. Dan comes from the far-off land of Texas. They met as students at the University of Southern California, where Anne majored in art history and Italian and Dan in screenwriting. They started a production company together named after their eccentric Maltese and are currently using their love of K-dramas to develop an American adaptation of a hit series in collaboration with the original's Korean studio. ANNE AUBERT-SANTELLI and DAN WILLIAMS are a married writing duo based in Santa Monica, California. Anne is a French American who grew up in Paris, New York and Orange County. Dan comes from the far-off land of Texas. They met as students at the University of Southern California, where Anne majored in art history and Italian and Dan in screenwriting. They started a production company together named after their eccentric Maltese and are currently using their love of K-dramas to develop an American adaptation of a hit series in collaboration with the original's Korean studio.