Koreanovela

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A soap opera originating in Korea. Philippines

    "Prime time on Philippine television has become the time of "Koreanovelas,” said one media watcher."

Example

More examples

"Prime time on Philippine television has become the time of "Koreanovelas,” said one media watcher."

Etymology

Blend of Korean + telenovela.

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