"Korean traditional dish bibimbap secured the top spot in the 2023 Recipe Category for Search of the Year, as released by Google.
Google announced the results for the "2023 Search of the Year" on the 12th (local time), ranking Korea-related search terms in three categories. "Search of the Year" presents terms that experienced a significant increase compared to the previous year and garnered substantial attention.
In the food recipe category, "Bibimbap" claimed the first position, underscoring the widespread global interest in Korean cuisine. The most searched countries were India, followed by Singapore, Sweden, the Philippines, and Canada.
In the music category, FIFTY FIFTY's "Cupid" secured the 5th spot, while BTS Jungkook's "Seven" ranked 10th. The top spot went to "Idol" by the Japanese mixed duo "YOASOBI," recently featured in a popular animation and gaining traction with the MZ generation.
For TV series, Korea's "King the Land" and "The Glory" ranked 6th and 7th, respectively, showcasing the enduring popularity of K-content.
In the news category, the "Israel-Hamas War" claimed the top position, followed by the "Titanic Tourist Submarine Accident" and the "Turkey Earthquake."
Global Fascination with Korean Cuisine Through the Triumph of Bibimbap
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