New exhibition in London's V&A to explore rise of South Korean pop culture

Among the exhibits at the V&A exhibition 'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' in London will be costumes from the hit Netflix series 'Squid Game'. Photo: AFP

An upcoming Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) exhibition will explore the rise of South Korean popular culture from its early origins to its place on the global stage.

Opening this September, Hallyu! The Korean Wave will feature around 200 objects including K-pop costumes and props alongside photography, sculpture, fashion, video and pop culture collectables.