hallyu
/ˈhɑːl.juː/
Korean Origin
Entertainment
Original Word
한류
Hangul (hallyu)
Entered English
2000s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "hallyu"
From Korean 'hallyu' (한류), literally 'Korean wave', referring to the global popularity of South Korean culture including K-dramas, K-pop, films, and cuisine since the late 1990s.
Example Usage
"Hallyu has made Korean culture popular all around the world."