Why Gen Z Is Falling in Love With “Ok” Jewelry Again A Vintage Gem Gets a Fresh Summer Comeback Korean jade, or “ok,” is suddenly everywhere again — and not on grandmothers this time. This summer, Gen Z shoppers are heading to Seoul’s Jongno jewelry district in search of slim jade rings, pastel colors and … Read more
Why Gen Z Sees Them as Real Assets From Childhood Hobby to Serious Money Pokémon cards are no longer just colorful memories from childhood. They have become serious financial assets, with some rare sets selling for more than luxury cars. A 1996 Japanese base set recently sold for over $178,000, while high-grade Charizard cards passed … Read more
How Squishies and Nostalgia Brought Seoul’s Old Markets Back to Life Old Markets, New Energy Seoul’s older markets are getting a surprising second life, and the new crowd is not who many people expected. In places like Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street and Dongmyo Flea Market, the main visitors now are often people in their 20s … Read more
Adults Playing “Police and Thief” Like Kids Again Childhood Games Take Over Adult Nightlife Something amazing is happening in Korea right now! Adults in their 20s and 30s are gathering at night to play “police and thief” – that classic tag game from childhood. Online platforms like KakaoTalk are flooded with meetup posts. Some Seoul … Read more