Because Korea has experienced rapid growth in a very short period of time, people feel they must work even harder to maintain that level of development or to achieve even greater results. So this situtation has led Korea to rank among the top three countries in suicide rates, and I think people who see this data assume that we are unhappy.
For example, in a variety show called “The Return of Superman, celebrity families are shown raising their children while using very expensive baby product. Vierws Watching this often feel a sense of deprivation, as if they are witnessing a noble lifestyle they can’t attain.
On social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, people often showcase only the best moments of their lives. Viewers who see these posts frequently feel a sense of deprivation or inadequacy by comparison.