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2020.06.05 23:49

33 Keys to Understanding the Korean Wave, Hallyu! #12 Kingdom of Hats

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33 Keys to Understanding the Korean Wave

Oh My Gat!

#12 Kingdom of Hats

*Note to Readers

The columns published in the Zoom section of NYCultureBeat contain selected excerpts—typically the opening paragraphs—from each chapter of the book 33 Keys to Understanding the Korean Wave: Beyond BTS, Parasite, and Squid Game (2025). These previews are meant to introduce the book’s themes and tone.

The complete book—featuring 33 updated chapters and new cultural insights—is available in both paperback and hardcover editions:

Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7HYLVCL

Hardcover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7HZ34Y3

"Kingdom" (2019), Netflix

"Oh My Gat!"

“Netflix’s ‘Kingdom’ is so damn good. And the best part of the show, of course, is the hats.”

"Kingdom on Netflix:zombies AND HATS. Life really can't get much better than this."

"Working my way through that Korean #zombie show #Kingdom on #Netflix. Everyone's got kick-ass hats."

"You should watch Kingdom on Netflix. It's about zombies and really fancy hats."

-Twitter-

On January 25, 2019, after the thriller "Kingdom" (written by Kim Eun-hee, directed by Kim Seong-hoon) set in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) was released in 190 countries around the world by Netflix for the first time as a Korean drama, the “Kingdom craze” exploded. "Kingdom" is a historical zombie thriller about a Crown Prince, who is accused of being a traitor when the dead king comes back to life, and uncovers the secrets of those who became monsters after starving. For netizens (avid internet users) around the world, one of the main topics of "Kingdom" was none other than the historical Korean hats worn by the characters.