Seoul’s solo-dining lifestyle has entered a vibrant new phase. The 트렌드 (trend) of 혼밥 (honbap)—eating alone—has expanded into 혼호텔 (hon-hotel) and 혼요리 (hon-cooking) experiences, where individuals enjoy meals solo in Instagrammable cafés or self-cook gourmet dishes at home. Honjok (혼족), the “solo tribe,” now embraces these 독립적인 경험 (independent experiences) as a form of self-care and creative expression.
Cafés and restaurants are beginning to offer 1인 메뉴 (single‑person menus) with colorful plating and mood lighting. This playful blend of 자유 (freedom), 스타일 (style), and 독창성 (creativity) reflects Seoul’s evolving social culture.
Vocabulary:
혼밥 – eating alone
혼족 – solo tribe
독립적인 경험 – independent experiences
1인 메뉴 – single‑person menu
독창성 – creativity
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-Person who eats alone
–Restaurants catering to one person
