In the late 1990s, hallyu, which translates to “Korean Wave,” flooded Asia, and shortly after that, the world. South Korean pop culture is now ubiquitous—think of the inescapable force of the boyband BTS. A new exhibition, beginning after the Korean War’s end in 1953, traces the country’s rise as a cultural powerhouse. With photos, posters, and archival materials, the show begins with a look at the postwar era, then explores the three different genres that define Korean pop culture: K-drama and films (this section includes costumes from Squid Game and re-creations of Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite set), K-pop (a 10-foot-tall statue of G-Dragon, the “King of K-Pop,” is on view), and K-beauty and fashion (featuring Korean cosmetic packaging across several centuries as well as contemporary Korean fashion designers). More than 200 South Korean objects and works are on display. —Jensen Davis