May 2025
Choeae × Character
The Korean term “최애” (choeae) featured on the cover blends “최고” (choego, meaning “the best”) with “애정” (aejeong meaning “affection”). It’s used to describe something you love most dearly. In Korea, animated characters are simply called “characters.” And the word “ 캐릭터” on the cover is just the English word “character” written in Characters (Korean alphabet). People often draw courage and strength from cute, charming characters—cherishing them so deeply they sometimes become part of their identity. That’s why “choeae” and “character” frequently appear together in Korean. The cover showcases Korea’s beloved characters. Take a moment to appreciate these Korean characters that have captured so many hearts.
Korea is experiencing a golden age of character mascots. With their powerful charm of cuteness, these characters have become friends to all generations. Korean characters, with their gentle yet powerful ability to captivate everyone’s hearts, are now crossing international borders.
한국은 지금 캐릭터 전성시대다. 귀여움이라는 매력으로 무장한 캐릭터들은 남녀노소 모두의 친구가 되었다. 캐릭터를 통해 각기 다른 세대가 서로를 이해하며 하나가 되고 있다. 부드럽지만 강력한 힘으로 사람들의 마음을 사로잡은 한국의 캐릭터들은 이제 세계로 뻗어나가 국경을 넘어서고 있다.
Animated characters: they’re no longer just for kids. Men and women, young and old—Korea’s characters are adored across the board. This article explores the powerful potential just waiting to be unlocked from the character industry.
TV animation and comic book characters are now playing active roles in our daily lives. Characters that have emerged on the music industry stage and social media are rapidly spreading and capturing the public’s affection.
Korean characters didn’t just enter daily life—they energized it. Their success stems from compelling worldbuilding, genuine emotional connections, tech adoption and smart global marketing.
Damyang-gun County
The Korean term pungnyu refers to the pursuit of refinement and the rejection of the ordinary. Sometimes that’s just what we need to elevate ourselves from the monotony of daily life.
By escaping the constant hustle and everyday concerns, one can find solace in Damyang-gun County in Jeollanam-do Province, a place where elegance and tranquility await.
Bracken grows in abundance in Korea, and spring shoots, known as gosari, are not only edible, but also packed with flavor.
A key ingredient for internationally popular dishes like bibimbap and yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), preparing gosari may be time-consuming—but its rich flavor and unique texture make the process especially rewarding.
Yukgaejang
