According to a survey conducted in 2019 among 15 to 59 year olds in the United States who had experienced South Korean cultural content, 14 percent of respondents considered K-dramas to be very popular in the U.S. Most respondents (38.6 percent) considered them to be quite popular, while another 30.8 percent considered them to be popular among enthusiasts.
Popularity of South Korean dramas in the United States in 2019
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Popularity of South Korean dramas in the United States in 2019 [Graph], Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, February 25, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1017862/south-korea-korean-drama-popularity-us/