Daniel Dae Kim Make Korean Culture Global in Docuseries

Actor Daniel Dae Kim discusses his new docuseries 'K Everything' about the global rise of Korean culture, including K-pop, K-beauty, and food. He shares personal experiences from filming, such as handling king snails for mucin and undergoing a salmon sperm facial. The series explores the competitive nature of Korean society and government support for cultural exports. - Daniel Dae Kim is the host and executive producer of the docuseries 'K Everything'. - The series covers Korean culture including K-pop, K-beauty, food, and drama. - Kim visited a factory that harvests snail mucin for cosmetic products. - He underwent a salmon sperm facial procedure in Seoul as part of the K-beauty episode. - Korean beauty treatments are described as advanced, painless, and affordable relative to the US. - Kim notes that Korean culture export is a huge business and supported by the government. - The competitive nature of Korean society is identified as a key driver of its global success. - The series was motivated by the global prominence of Korean dramas, movies, and K-pop.