Korean dramas cover a wide variety of genres, but some of the most famous and iconic series from the peninsula typically fall under the romance genre. The rise of Korean drama in the global mainstream consciousness can be charted over several years, and while some, like Squid Game, have managed to overcome the genre barrier, many of the most popular shows are romantic with a dash of comedy or fantasy. In 2022, Business Proposalaired domestically in Korea and became one of the year's most popular dramas when it reached an international audience.