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Pasted: In China, South Korean programs on Chinese government TV networks accounted for more than all other foreign programs combined in 2006. Hong Kong has its own channel for airing Korean dramas, TVB J2, but ATV also airs Korean series in prime-time slots. My Love from the Star received enthusiastic feedback from China. It was viewed 40 billion times on numerous Chinese video sites. The drama also spurred interest in Korea, shown by China's increased consumption of Korean products such as Chi Maek (chicken and beer) and Korean cosmetics. Due to the success of Korean dramas in China, some dramas have been compiled to create feature-length films by combining all episodes into one film. The prodigious popularity of Korean dramas in the country has, on some occasions, been caught in the crossfire over diplomatic issues between China and South Korea. Most notable being the THAAD deployment in South Korea which resulted in the blocking of Korean dramas on streaming services across the country in late February 2017. Following the block, Chinese TV shows showcasing Chinese culture and other similar content replaced Korean content on TV networks' prime time schedules in the country. In November 2017, the ban was lifted unannounced following the appearance of K-pop groups on national TV and the move to resume the importation of Korean dramas by Chinese streaming services. In China, apps like IQiyi, which is currently also available in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and some other countries in multiple different subtitles, are available to stream and download Korean dramas for viewing.

Edited: In China, South Korean programs on Chinese government TV networks accounted for more than all other foreign programs combined in 2006. Hong Kong has its own channel for airing South Korean dramas, TVB J2, but ATV also airs South Korean series in prime-time slots. My Love from the Star received enthusiastic feedback from China. It was viewed 40 billion times on numerous Chinese video sites. The drama also spurred interest about Korea, shown by China's increased consumption of Korean products such as Chimaek (The pairing of chicken and beer) and Korean cosmetics. Due to the success of South Korean dramas in China, some dramas have been compiled to create feature-length films by combining all episodes into one film. The prodigious popularity of South Korean dramas in the country has, on some occasions, been caught in the crossfire over diplomatic issues between China and South Korea. Most notable being the THAAD deployment in South Korea which resulted in blocking South Korean dramas on streaming services across the country in February of 2017. Following the block, Chinese TV shows showcasing Chinese culture and other similar content replaced South Korean content on TV networks' prime time schedules in the country. In November 2017, the ban was lifted unannounced following the appearance of K-pop groups on national TV and the move to resume importation of South Korean dramas by Chinese streaming services. In China, apps like IQiyi, are available to stream and download South Korean dramas for viewing. The app is also available to select countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and some other countries in multiple different subtitles. [http:// Understanding the tourism relationships between South Korea and China: a review of influential factors]

Japan
The first South Korean drama to gain widespread popularity in Japan was Winter Sonata, which was broadcast on the NHK satellite channel NHK BS2 in 2003. The program was aired twice in the same year due to the high demand of Japanese native viewers. NHK also hosted a classical concert featuring Winter Sonata's tunes performed by Korean musicians. Korean dramas boost tourism between Korea and Japan, and are considered a possible way of improving the strained relationship between the two countries, as South Korean series have become increasingly popular with Japanese viewers. Conversely, the series Iris had several pivotal scenes shot in Akita, Japan, which led to an increase in Korean tourists in that particular area of Japan. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261517707000155?via%3Dihub

Malaysia
In Malaysia, Winter Sonata began airing on TV3 in 2003, which sparked an increased interest in Korean pop culture for the country. Dae Jang Geum and Autumn In My Heart were also among the multiple South Korean dramas aired in Malaysia. The popularity of South Korean dramas has resulted in an overwhelmingly positive reception of Korean expatriates in Malaysia.

Laos
The popularity of South Korean dramas and South Korean pop culture in Laos has led to many Laotian tourists traveling to South Korea. Korean pop culture has gained popularity in Laos due to the many Thai TV channels broadcasting Korean dramas and K-pop band performances in the country. The influence of Hallyu celebrities and South Korean dramas on Laotian travelers' decision to visit South Korea has been studied, revealing a significant impact for Laotians alike. South Korean dramas have played a heavy role in shaping any preconceptions about South Korea for individuals from Laos, which has partially contributed to the romanticized ideas of South Korea before visiting the country. South Korean dramas have also heavily contributed to the tourism industry and the interest of Laotian citizens who are curious about Korean culture and pop culture. Following the interest of South Korea, the welcoming arms and warm atmosphere of Laos have also opened up booming tourism opportunities for the country and South Korean natives, solidifying a concrete and friendly relationship between the two countries.