Author Bernard Werber visited Korea 16 times, daughter watched 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' 300 times

French author Bernard Werber and his 8-year-old daughter are capturing attention with their unique bond to Korean culture. While the father built a connection through literature, his daughter is experiencing Korea through K-pop and digital content, a family story that serves as a symbol of K-culture's global influence.

Werber is a prominent figure with a deep affinity for Korea, having visited the country 16 times. He has maintained such a close relationship with Korean readers that he has described Korea as a "second homeland" rather than just an overseas market.

Werber is set to appear on MBN's "Kim Ju-ha's Day and Night" on August 1, where he will discuss his special 32-year connection with the country.

His first visit to Korea was in 1994. Reflecting on that time, Werber recalled, "When I first came to Korea 32 years ago, I was surprised that Korean readers liked me even more than French readers."

The unexpected warmth from Korean readers left a lasting impact on his life. He has consistently visited the country to engage with fans, and Korea has since become an indispensable part of his literary career.

However, it was his daughter who recently reminded him once again of the sheer power of Korean culture.

"My 8-year-old daughter is so obsessed that she mimics all the songs and dances from 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS,'" he revealed. "I think she has watched it more than 300 times.""

While the father connected with Korea through books and literature, the daughter is embracing the culture through the modern languages of K-pop and animation.

Werber noted that Korean content has established a significant presence within French society as well. "Korean content and culture have taken root in France," he said. "Whenever I appear on French TV or radio, I introduce Korean culture.""

While Korean readers were the first to discover the French author, his daughter is now building her own cultural experiences through Korean media.

The bond between the author and Korea, which began with literature, is expanding into the realm of K-pop and video content. The "K-holic" passion of the Werber family demonstrates that Korean culture is no longer a regional trend, but a global phenomenon that resonates with people worldwide.