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Daily Archives: January 31, 2026

Cute, Calm, and Completely Harmless: Why Korean Youth Love “Nothing Special”

Posted on January 31, 2026 by easykorean

Among Korean teens and twenty-somethings, a quiet but powerful trend is growing: the love for harmless content and ordinary happiness. Instead of loud, shocking, or competitive posts, young people are gravitating toward gentle videos of puppies, simple drawings, small desserts, cozy rooms, miniatures, reading, and slow daily routines. Another popular idea is enjoying “a very ordinary day” — finding joy in coffee, walking home, or watching the sunset.

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