Web series Shippers takes an affectionate look at K-Drama fandom, delving into exactly why South Korean shows have taken the world by storm. Through the device of a fan breathlessly explaining their passion to a friend, this clip explores how cultural conventions can resonate with Australian audiences.

The banter between the two friends, one sceptical and one a fervent viewer, allows both K-Drama fans and K-Drama novices to resonate. Audiences familiar with the tropes (covert touches, emotional intensity and incredibly long bouts of staring) can appreciate the wink-wink references. Curious newcomers, meanwhile, will learn about K-Drama's genre-busting variety and nab some title recommendations.

By paying homage to dramas that are beloved for their heightened emotion and stylised storytelling, Shippers reflects how media can reach across the globe through universal feelings.