Hallyu has produced various worldwide trends that have taken over the entire globe. Everyone knows about the captivating beats of K-Pop, the addictiveness of K-Dramas, the revitalizing effects of K-Beauty, as well as the appeal of K-Fashion and K-Food. But standing just behind the allure of Hallyu are various smaller trends that have taken the country by storm. This includes everything from saju cafes that predict your future to miniature cakes that can fit in the palm of your hand. While these might not be trends that arise globally, they captivate millions of people on the Korean peninsula.

Last year, we saw the rise of the trend "text hip". This referred to the movement of citizens looking at reading as the next big fad. Now, it seems its close relative, "writing hip", has appeared next for Korean citizens to partake in and enjoy. Although the world has become reliant on all things digital, through the "writing hip" trend, people look to the charms of the past to fulfill their various needs and desires for something outside of their smartphone apps.

So, what's the appeal of "writing hip"?