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[ARAB NEWS] Saudi youth agog over Korean music and TV
Local fans shout during the performance of K-pop band INFINITE at the Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Center in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Dec. 6. (Yonhap)
[ARAB NEWS] — Increasing numbers of Saudi youngsters are watching Korean television serials and music shows on the Internet, rather than the traditional staple of those produced in Turkey, a researcher has found.
The most popular are Boys over Flowers and Sorry, I Love You, which are dubbed or translated into various languages, including Arabic. They are either downloaded or streamed from various Internet sites.
Many youths are also trying to learn the basics of the Korean language. [READ MORE]
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