Daniel Dae Kim Make Korean Culture Global in Docuseries

Summary

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.