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.