Koreanovela en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
Blend of Korean + telenovela.
Meanings
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(Philippines) A soap opera originating in Korea.
That's why whenever Love watches Koreanovelas, I (Dreus) remind her not to compare me with the oppas (boyfriend, older brother, or leading man).
2020, Dreus Cosio, Love Cosio, Love Connect: The Couple's Language to a Happy Marriage, page 59:In the Philippines over the last fifteen years, Koreanovelas have replaced South American telenovelas in popularity, spawning the Philippines' own soap opera industry.
2014, Euny Hong, The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture, unnumbered page:Prime time on Philippine television has become the time of "Koreanovelas,” said one media watcher.
2006, Ronald Meinardus, Liberal Times in the Philippines: Reflections on Politics, Society and the Role of the Media, page 190:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koreanovelas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |