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Take a bite with your eyes and ears
Dessert baking videos are taking YouTube by storm with mesmerizing visuals, soothing audio
Retro is back, again
After years of interior design trends dominated by white walls and industrial features, a more homely retro style is emerging as a new interior style in Korea
‘Creamart’ takes latte art to a whole new level
With the use of food colorings mixed with thick cream, the “Cremart” features various drawings and paintings on the foam
#Small but certain happiness #小確幸
The Korean phrase “sohwakhaeng,” which means “small but certain happiness,” is currently trending here and simply refers a small piece of happiness that can be easily found in daily life
Get space for the price of a coffee
Many Korean students frequent cafes not only to quench their thirst but also to study. The current fad even led to a new term “ka-gong-zok,” which refers to those who bring books or laptops to study in cafes.
No time for gym? Try ‘home training’
More people opt for at-home training videos and instructions via social media to stay in shape and build strength
Dear diary: Koreans’ undying love of putting pen to paper
From the diary decoration trend to the emergence of 'bullet journals,' analog diaries still matter
Listen to your favorite book this autumn
Since podcasts began in 2005, book podcasts have emerged as a powerful social platform for avid readers to gather and share their thoughts on books
Webtoon helps readers overcome prejudice against cats
Comic artist’s drawings of feline companions strike a chord among cat lovers in Korea
Falling in love with baking at specialty kids cafes
Baking kids cafe targets young customers and parents by featuring friendly cooking class
Online communities help Koreans go fishing
A growing number of online fishing communities are catering to Koreans in their 20s and 30s -- a group willing to go for a new hobby to relieve their stress
Wildly popular ‘Labor Song’ said to be a productivity booster
A 50-minute K-pop playlist titled “Labor Song” is taking over the internet with its fast-paced tempo and vibrant melody
College student sweeps internet with comical videos
Baek Seung-heon, better known by his nickname, “Seungheonss,” has gained explosive popularity among younger people in Korea with his funny livestreaming and videos on social media platforms
Aged barbers’ trimming skills impress young customers
The barbershop, once considered a place of the past, has come back around as an essential grooming parlor for young hipsters in Korea
Rescued puppy Injeolmi gets 800,000-plus followers, meets celeb
A cute puppy named Injeolmi has stolen the hearts of pet lovers throughout Korea, thanks to photos posted on social media that garnered explosive popularity
Top 3 food combinations in Korea’s convenience stores
Here are a few recipes that are loved by Koreans and widely shared on social media
K-pop stars rave about ‘Inkigayo sandwich’
K-pop stars have heaped praise on the “Inkigayo sandwich” made with salad and strawberry jam, and it has gone viral on social media
Korean YouTubers try the ‘spiciest’ kimchi
It seems like the ordinary level of spiciness of conventional kimchi is not satisfying enough for some YouTubers in Korea
Why do young Koreans go crazy for ‘Wassup Man’?
“Wassup Man” -- otherwise known as Joon Park, a member of the legendary K-pop group G.O.D. -- is enjoying a new heyday with the channel, which makes the most of his outgoing personality as he visits the trendiest neighborhoods in Seoul
Why do Koreans watch others studying alone on YouTube?
Test takers, struggling with lone battles to stay ahead, go for ‘gongbang’ video
Amateur cartoonists rush to Instagram in search of new path
‘Instatoon’ emerging as popular online comic genre with a collection of up to 10 pictures
#HomeCafe #Instagram
Open a bottle, pour the drink into a cup and decorate it with a scoop of ice cream. Videos featuring the three simple steps are now rocking the internet in Korea on the sidelines of current fad “small but certain happiness.”
‘Shark Family’ song tops most popular video list on YouTube
YouTube revealed the Top 10 most popular videos in South Korea in 2017