How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life

PRAISE FOR HOW K-DRAMAS CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE "Jeanie Chang has proven herself the expert on K-Dramas in the mental health space. Whether you are newly curious or an ardent fan, How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is an unforgettable read. I highly recommend this book!" --MARIE MYUNG-OK LEE, author of The Evening Hero and faculty at Columbia University‘s Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race "Jeanie Chang‘s wonderful book brings encyclopedic knowledge of the genre and her professional background in mental health to a perfect understanding of why we love the genre so much." --SEBASTIAN ROCHÉ, Actor, 1923 "Compelling. Through the lens of K-Dramas, Chang unveils powerful strategies to foster a sense of belonging to oneself and the wider world." --JI-YEON O. JO, Director, Carolina Asia Center at UNC Chapel Hill, Associate Professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies "Written for everyone from the skeptical K-Drama bystander or casual viewer to the dedicated all-the-episodes-please binge watcher, Jeanie‘s unique K-Drama framing brings new, refreshing, and joyful perspectives to the fore while providing accessible insight into specific mental health challenges." --NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD, Executive Director, Asian American Journalists Associations "How K-Dramas Can Transform Your Life is the book I‘ve been waiting for! A powerful celebration of the global impact of K-Dramas on mental health, cultural identity, and the Asian diaspora. In this undeniable golden age of Korean culture, this is the right book for the right time and a must-read for any K-fan out there!" --ALICIA HANNAH-KIM, Actress "If you‘ve ever watched a Korean drama and felt immediately validated by a particular scene or conversation, pick up this book!" --JANE PARK, Digital Content Creator and Korean American mother @Janeparkang