A good 16 years ago, the first Korean drama I had ever watched was Jewel in the Palace, back when I was in Primary 6.

This was in 2006, and Korean dramas had just begun to infiltrate the local scene.

As I entered my teenage years, Korean dramas continued to gain traction across Asia, with the likes of Boys over Flowers and Reply 1994 skyrocketing in popularity amongst the general populace.