hon4 lau4韓流韩流
Jyutpinghon4 lau4
Yalehòhn làuh
Definition
The Korean Wave (Hallyu); the popularity and spread of South Korean culture, music, and entertainment.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the cultural phenomenon of South Korean entertainment exports like music, dramas, and films. It is frequently used in media and casual conversation to describe the widespread popularity of these products in Hong Kong. It functions as a noun that captures the collective influence of Korean pop culture rather than just a single genre.
Examples
The Korean Wave has been really strong lately, you can see it everywhere.
Are you also really into following the Korean Wave?
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