Movie theaters are an inseparable part of cultural life for modern people. With their easy accessibility, close connection to daily life, and reasonable prices, they have gained widespread popularity. Although the film industry stagnated during the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters remain an essenti

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens As the weather becomes colder, the trees along the streets are donning their winter coats, and the rustling of leaves swaying in the breeze can be heard. Beneath the blue, crisp winter sky, lovely shops lining the streets are glowing with yellow lights, painting

Go Out on Pop-up Stores! Pop-up stores offer things that can be easily found in various forms and in diverse industries. We are living in the era of Pop-up stores. The word ‘pop-up’ literally means the offline shop where products are provided during a limited period. The idea originated from an Amer

Generation MZ has become a cliche. Sociologically, each generation is divided into 15- year increments. Generation MZ is a term that combines the millennials, who were born in the early 1980s to mid-1990s, and Generation Z, who were born in the mid-1990s to early 2010s. The Alpha generation refers t

The year 2024 has begun, and curiosity about the upcoming days ahead is only natural. Why not add a touch of fun to your year by exploring what the zodiac signs have in store? With 12 astrological constellations, each is linked to a specific period of the year, and there is a fortune reading waiting

The 21st century is the golden age for K-pop. YG’s Blackpink and Hybe’s BTS have gained sensational popularity worldwide. Today’s K-pop is not only releasing songs, but also focusing on globalization and localization of the system to the next level in different parts of the world. K-pop is undergoin

길을 걸으며 아무렇지 않게 흥얼거리고, 리듬에 맞춰 몸을 조금씩 흔들며 걷고 싶다는 생각이 든 적이 있는가? 특별한 이유 없이, 그냥 기분이 움직이는 대로 말이다. 하지만 우리는 그 단순한 행동조차 쉽게 하지 못한다. 흥얼거림은 입 안으로 삼켜지고, 몸의 리듬은 발걸음 속에 묻힌다. 그렇게 자연스러운 움직임은 점점 사라진다. ‘운동’만 남은 움직임 오늘날 우리의 움직임은 점점 ‘운동’이라는 틀 안으로 제한되고 있다. 헬스장, 필라테스, 러닝처럼 시간과 장소가 정해진 활동만이 ‘움직임’으로 인정받는다. 최근 건강과 자기관리 트렌드의

Have you ever felt the urge to hum while walking down the street, swaying your body slightly to an internal rhythm—without any particular reason, simply because your body felt like it? Yet, even such simple impulses are often suppressed. The melody is swallowed before it leaves the lips, and the rhy

서울 종로구 창신동 문구완구시장. 신학기를 앞둔 진열대에는 필기구나 실내화 대신 왁뿌볼과 말랑이, 키캡 키링이 성인 키 높이만큼 쌓여 있다. 주말이면 좁은 통로가 인파로 가득 차 지나가기조차 힘들 정도다. 매대 앞에 줄을 선 이들 중 상당수는 10대가 아니라 20~30대 직장인과 대학생이다. 한때 초등학생 완구로 여겨졌던 이 장난감들이 이제는 "어른이(어른+어린이)"들의 필수 아이템이 됐다. 패션 플랫폼 지그재그에 따르면 지난 5월 말랑이 거래량은 전년 동기 대비 235% 늘었고, 구글 트렌드에서 "슬랑이" 검색 관심도는 최고치인

At the Changsin-dong stationery and toy market in Seoul's Jongno District, the shelves that would normally be stocked with pencils and indoor shoes ahead of the new school term are instead piled adult-height with Wakppubol, Mallangi, and keycap key rings. On weekends, the narrow aisles are so pa

While wine likely originated in Georgia around 3000–5000 BCE, it spread through ancient civilizations and reached Western Europe by the 1st century BCE, where it was introduced to the Gauls in France by the Roman Empire. By the early Middle Ages, monastic orders systematized wine production for cere

Temple stay is a program where people of all ages—regardless of gender or background— gather at Buddhist temples to spend a day resting. It has attracted a growing number of participants seeking quietness and inner balance in an increasingly fast-paced world. What makes temple stay so appealing to s

Amid the surge in sport climbing’s popularity, the raw appeal of natural rock climbing is finding a new spotlight. To delve into the philosophy of this classic discipline, we met with Lee Yu-chan (Physics ’25), President of the SSU Alpine Club, who shares how conquering the uncertainty of a natural

Dating reality shows continue to achieve high ratings and buzz each season by introducing new participants. Single’s Inferno ranked first on Netflix Korea immediately after its release and entered the global Top 10 rankings. Transit Love and I Am SOLO also consistently remain at the top of viewershi

PyeongChang, South Korea, September 20, 2025 On a drizzly fall morning at Alpensia Ski Jump Centre, nearly 700 athletes braced themselves for the Red Bull 400, widely known as one of the toughest races in the world. Despite a week-long weather delay and persistent rain, competitors warmed up on the

In an era when ten million people are running, the heat around running has never been stronger. For example, the participant applications for the 2025 London Marathon surpassed 900,000, and the 2025 Seoul Half Marathon recorded its highest-ever number of participants. This appeal fits well with toda