South Korean Gen Z Finds Comfort in 'Do-Nothing' Apps Amid Stress

Young South Koreans are turning to apps designed to simulate mundane activities, like ordering food without actually placing an order, to cope with loneliness and stress. These 'do-nothing' apps provide a sense of comfort and routine without real-world pressure.

27 May, 01:51 — 27 May, 01:51

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South Korea’s lonely, stressed Gen Z find comfort in apps that do nothing

At 2am, Kim, a 25-year-old office worker, opens a site designed to look like a food delivery app, though he has no plan to order. He chooses menu items, drops them into a cart and simulates the experience of placing an order. “It somehow feels like I actually ordered something,” he said. Kim said the habit helps him resist late-night cravings. “There are many times when I crave food late at night but hold back to save money. It feels like a real delivery app, so I somehow keep looking at it,”...

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