Perhaps the most mesmerizing sub-genre to emerge was the "silent vlog." Creators like (슛뚜sueddu) gained immense popularity by filming her daily activities—from cooking kimchi bokkeumbap and doing laundry to walking her dog—without speaking. In 2021, her quiet, introspective videos that showed the beauty in routine chores like wiping down a countertop had already amassed millions of views, touching a global audience seeking peace and presence. Commenting on the genre's growth, Lee Dah-yeon (creator of ondo ) noted, "I want to focus on showing my actions and life rather than my face... I don't want to be famous. I want to share a normal, everyday life" . The approach was shared by creators like Haegreendal (해그린달), whose home organization vlogs turned daily tasks like decluttering into a mindful ritual.
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Korean girls have long dominated the world of "mukbang" (eating broadcasts), and 2021 was no exception. These videos, which often feature hosts eating massive quantities of delicious food while interacting with viewers, are both hypnotic and deeply satisfying.
While mukbangs (eating broadcasts) originated years prior, 2021 saw a distinct shift toward cleaner, more conversational, or highly stylized eating videos. Creators focused on traditional Korean street food (like tteokbokki and corn dogs ), convenience store combinations, or self-cooked traditional meals, offering international viewers a virtual taste of Korean culinary culture. Fashion and Beauty: K-Beauty and "OOTD" Perhaps the most mesmerizing sub-genre to emerge was
2021 moved away from mean-spirited pranks. Popular "Entertainment" videos involved harmless, cute pranks between couples or friends, often involving hidden cameras in living rooms.
: Mukbangs remained a staple, with creators often featuring unique convenience store snacks or traditional Korean meals in aesthetic settings. I don't want to be famous
Many female creators popularized videos with minimal talking, relying instead on high-quality ambient sound (ASMR), subtitles, and soft indie background music. Viewers tuned in to watch mundane activities—like making a morning iced americano, organizing a small Seoul apartment, or packing a lunch box—treated with artistic reverence.
Videos of creators visiting 24-hour convenience stores (like CU, GS25, or 7-Eleven) became an international sensation. Viewers watched in fascination as creators combined instant ramen, rice cakes (tteokbokki), string cheese, and pouch drinks with ice cups to create gourmet, affordable meals late at night.
On the entertainment side, 2021 videos were heavily anchored by the explosive global reach of K-pop music and reality television.