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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

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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

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‘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

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#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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Webtoon helps readers overcome prejudice against cats

Comic artist’s drawings of feline companions strike a chord among cat lovers in Korea

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Falling in love with baking at specialty kids cafes

Baking kids cafe targets young customers and parents by featuring friendly cooking class

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Why do Koreans watch others studying alone on YouTube?

Test takers, struggling with lone battles to stay ahead, go for ‘gongbang’ video

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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

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#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.”

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‘Shark Family’ song tops most popular video list on YouTube

YouTube revealed the Top 10 most popular videos in South Korea in 2017

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