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Korean trends shift at lightning speed, especially among the MZ Generation—a term combining Millennials and Gen Z. Two emerging buzzwords, ‘Dual-Phone’ and ‘Young-Tro,’ have been making waves in recent years. Second-hand stores, both online and offline, are mainly benefiting from them.
What could those two rising phenomena involve technology, and why is the MZ Generation so much into them? Is it just about convenience, or is a deeper cultural shift at play?
Let's dive into the fascinating world of Dual-Phone and Young-Tro—two trends that reflect how Korean youth navigate modern technology.
What's Driving South Korea's MZ Generation To The Occult?K-Culture InsightsFeb 21, 2025
What Are Dual-Phone and Young-Tro Korean Trends Among the MZ Generation?
The dual-phone craze in South Korea, as you might have guessed, refers to young people using two mobile phones—one modern smartphone and one older or secondary device.
This growing trend opened the door for another phenomenon called “young-tro,” which is a combination of ‘young’ and ‘retro.’ This means the MZ Generation is showing high interest in older phones rather than chasing after the latest models.
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Older iPhones, in particular, are becoming a must-have among young consumers. The demand for iPhone SE (1st generation), which was released in 2016, even resulted in the term “iPhone SE phenomenon."
Due to high demand, prices also went up. Vendors now sell the iPhone SE (1st generation) for over 200,000 KRW (USD 150) on secondhand marketplaces. Meanwhile, the iPhone 6S, a model laun
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