SEOUL: The challenge is straight from Greek mythology: hold a boulder aloft as long as possible. South Korean car dealer Jo Jin-hyeong lasted over two hours, captivating global audiences in a reality show that could signal a new K-culture export success.

After films such as Oscar-winning "Parasite" and television series including Emmy-winning "Squid Game" helped popularize K-content overseas, industry figures have said South Korea's high-quality reality shows may be next in line for domination.

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