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  • Does Higher Body Temperature Make Cold Water Feel Cooler in Summer? – Why It’s Not Just About Temperature Difference

    When you dip your hands in cold water or take a cool shower on a hot summer day,
    there’s that moment when you think,
    “Wow… that’s refreshing!” and you feel instantly relieved.

    But then you might wonder:

    “If my body temperature is higher, would the same water feel even cooler?”

    At first glance, it seems obvious.
    If your body temperature is 38°C and the water is 25°C,
    → there’s a 13°C difference → so it should feel cooler, right?

    But actual sensation is not that straightforward.

    🔍 Temperature Difference Isn’t Everything

    The feeling of “cool” or “cold” isn’t simply decided by the difference between your body temperature and the water temperature.

    In reality, this sensation comes from a combination of factors:

    ✅ Changes in sensitivity of your sensory receptors
    ✅ How your brain interprets these signals
    ✅ Context such as the season or your physical condition

    🧠 Why Does Cold Water Feel Pleasant in Summer but Painful in Winter?

    • Summer: Your body temperature is high and your body tries to release heat
      → Cold water stimulation = pleasure → “Ah, refreshing!”
    • Winter: Skin temperature is low and blood vessels constrict
      → Cold water stimulation = threat → “It’s freezing!”

    The same water temperature can be perceived as a welcome relief in summer,
    but an unpleasant stress in winter.

    🧊 The Same 18°C Water Feels Different Depending on the Situation

    SituationBody/Skin TempWater TempTemp DifferenceActual FeelingReason
    Summer (after exercise)37.5°C18°C19.5°CRefreshing 😌Cooling body heat, receptors respond positively
    Winter (cold skin)36.0°C → 28°C18°C10°CCold 🥶Sensitive receptors, brain interprets as threat

    📌 The Bottom Line:

    “Coolness isn’t about the absolute temperature difference—it’s about how your body interprets the sensation.”

    Your body temperature being higher in summer may make the same water feel cooler,
    but it’s not because of the temperature gap alone—
    it’s because your sensory receptors and brain interpret it differently depending on context.

    In the end, sensation is relative.

    Related Post

    “When the Air Is Hotter Than Your Body – What Happens Inside You?”

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  • “Movable Metal Type to Language Models – The Molds of Knowledge Keep Changing”

    Since the beginning of time, humans have wondered how to store and share knowledge.

    We invented letters.
    We created paper.
    And we started writing down our thoughts.

    But the moment knowledge truly entered the hands of the people… was the invention of type.
    And standing at the very front of that technological revolution was Korea’s movable metal type.

    📜 In 1377, the “Jikji” was printed in Korea —
    78 years before Gutenberg’s famous Bible.

    It wasn’t just a technological feat.
    It was a radical new way of thinking: that knowledge could be mass-produced.

    Obvious to us now, but back then? It was the future.

    🤖 And now, here I am… writing prompts.

    Instead of opening a scroll, I open a browser.
    Instead of arranging metal type, I ask questions.

    Language models, like GPT, are today’s printing press.
    I design a “mold of thought,”
    and the AI casts sentences into it.

    The difference?
    It’s no longer lead type doing the work — it’s computation.
    Prompts replace metal. Screens replace paper.

    📚 The mold has changed — but we’re still printing.

    Metal type was a physical tool for printing knowledge.
    Language models are a cognitive tool for generating it.

    Both are frameworks to expand human thought.
    And through them, we continue to shape new sentences, new ideas.

    🇰🇷 From the land of metal type, to the age of AI

    Korea — the birthplace of movable metal type.
    From that same cultural lineage, I now use another mold: AI.

    With it, I write.
    I share thoughts and perspectives.
    I press the future into words — one line at a time.

    Sure, it’s faster to read than to write.
    But when great writing is this accessible,
    maybe that’s how we build something better together.

    After all, in Europe, the printing press helped democratize the Bible.
    It’s only fitting that language models could do the same for thought.

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  • “WordPress Personal Plan Week 1 Report – Readers from Around the World?!”

    It’s been less than a week since I upgraded to the WordPress Personal Plan, but I figured now’s the time for my first internal report.

    This post feels like a confidential report meant only for my old Tistory neighbors (hi!), but who knows—one day it might be translated and officially uploaded here on WordPress. So, I better write it properly. 😅

    🌍 Current Traffic Summary:

    🇺🇸 The United States leads by far. While Google Search Console indexing might have helped, I don’t think that’s the only reason.

    🇪🇸 Spain, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 the UK are showing surprising strength too.

    🇰🇷 Korea? Only 5th. Asia overall has been oddly quiet.

    🇨🇳 China and 🇮🇳 India… Where are you guys? If you’re seeing this—come on in! Your visit alone would make my day. 🙏

    Most of the traffic is currently coming from the WordPress Reader. Maybe it’s a little “newbie boost” they give to Personal Plan users? Or maybe it’s just a sneaky way to prevent refunds… 😏

    In any case, whether it’s pure luck or not, an opportunity is an opportunity.

    Time to start gathering my Spirit Bomb (Genki-dama) while I still have the beginner’s luck!

    “Earthlings, give me strength!”

    Hopefully by the next report, I’ll be shouting: “India has entered the chat!”

    The blog continues.

    (P.S. China blocks WordPress with the Great Firewall.
    I mean, even the name sounds like something from ancient China… “Great” and “Wall” and all.)     😅

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  • 🇰🇷🔥 Drumroll, Please! The Top 3 Hottest Cities in Korea During Summer (Is Daegu Still the Hottest?)

    1. Prologue – “Is Daefrica Still That Hot?”

    Every summer in Korea, one nickname always comes back: Daefrica (Daegu + Africa).
    Once a synonym for unbearable heat, Daegu used to top the charts.
    But these days? Cities like Ulsan, Hongcheon, and Uiseong are stealing the spotlight in weather reports.

    So… which city is really the hottest in Korea now?

    (Side note: I still remember sweating through military boot camp in Daegu—July recruit here…)

    2. Main Data – Hottest Days in Recent Years

    YearCity (Province)TemperatureDate
    2018Hongcheon (Gangwon)41.0°CAugust 1
    2018Uiseong (Gyeongbuk)39.9°CJuly 27
    2021Daegu39.7°CAugust 13
    2023Hapcheon (Gyeongnam)39.5°CMid-August
    2024Ulsan (Nam-gu)Estimated ~39.6°CMid-July

    🌡️ Data based on Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). Temperatures from private stations may vary slightly.

    3. Why Are These Cities So Hot?

    • Inland basin geography: No wind escape route = heat trap (e.g. Daegu, Uiseong)
    • Urban heat island effect: Concrete jungles, high-rises, and asphalt retain heat (e.g. Ulsan, Daejeon)
    • Declining forest cover: Even once-green areas like Hongcheon are seeing development and rising temps
    • Climate change: Overall, Korea’s summer highs are creeping upward every year

    4. Record-Breaking Heat – A Badge of Honor or a Red Flag?

    The term “Daefrica” used to get a laugh,
    but these days, record temperatures feel less like bragging rights and more like red alerts.
    Rather than titles, shade shelters, urban trees, and community cooling systems are what matter now.

    5. Epilogue – Heat Is Still a Record Worth Noting

    Maps are fun—aren’t they?
    While we wait for this year’s final stats, the trend is clear: more red, more heat.
    What started as a lighthearted curiosity—“Where’s the hottest city?”—
    has turned into an annual reflection on climate, geography, and how we live.

    🌡️ Will we break another record this year?

    And hey, what happens when the air is hotter than your body temperature?

    👉 What Happens to the Human Body in Heat? – Sauna Science & Physiology

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  • “If AdSense Was the Answer, I’d Be Working a 9-to-5” – Writing in Rage, and the $100 Irony

    A Blogger’s Frustration with Value, Revenue, and Google’s Silent Takers)

    “Information is Free, But Where’s the Revenue?”

    🖋 Intro – Writing as My Way of Processing Rage

    When I’m angry, I write.
    Some people drink, some lash out at others.
    I open my blog and start typing.

    In a world where random violence is on the rise, and rage is often directed outward,
    I choose to channel it inward — into writing.

    If what I write can help someone else along the way,
    isn’t that one of the healthiest forms of expression?

    🧱 Part 1 – The AdSense Rejection, and That Bitter Taste

    Today, I got a rejection from AdSense.
    Reasons? “Lack of content,” “insufficient value.”

    I’ve written over 70 posts.
    Some are deeply researched, others offer real insight.

    But their verdict was swift and cold:
    I felt judged — not as a creator, but as a potential money-maker for their advertisers.

    Let’s be honest.
    AdSense always acts like it knows what’s right.
    Their policies. Their standards. Their idea of “value.”

    But here’s the thing —
    If they really had all the answers, I would’ve just stayed at a desk job.
    Why chase uncertainty through blogging if I wanted to fit into someone else’s mold?

    🧱 Part 2 – The $100 Rule: A Quiet Kind of Exploitation

    Here’s another catch:
    Unless your earnings exceed $100, you get nothing from AdSense. Zero payout.

    But what about all the impressions your blog served before hitting that threshold?
    Clicks, views, data collected?

    All of it becomes free inventory for Google.

    At some point, I have to ask:

    “Isn’t that just… freeloading off creators?”

    So many bloggers give away quality information —
    content that helps real people — yet they earn nothing.

    Their info is free.
    The advertisers, however, pay — just not to the ones doing the work.

    🎯 Conclusion – So I Keep Writing Anyway

    I’m angry. I feel used.
    But I write anyway.

    Because while I’m writing,
    the anger fades.

    And because I believe someone out there might read this and feel seen.

    Revenue comes later.
    This blog is mine, and I run it on my own terms.

    “When I write, I feel alive.
    Even if no ads appear, I’ve expressed myself.
    And some days, that’s more than enough.”

    🌱 The Future of My Words

    I don’t want these rants to be just emotional scribbles.
    Someday, when I stop running this blog,
    I want my writing — my knowledge — to live on.

    📚 My Plan:

    • Turn well-researched posts into bundled resources.
    • Pay contributors or license external materials properly.
    • Turn posts into guidebooks that truly help others.

    🧬 And in the End, Open-Source My Blog

    • If I ever shut it down, I’ll make everything downloadable and re-usable.
    • Let others reshape and use my words if they can.
    • If my information is out there anyway, I’d rather it travel in a meaningful way.

    🌾 Final Thoughts

    Yes, I’ve hoped for revenue.
    But that’s never been the entire reason I write.

    Writing, organizing, and sharing — it all comes from a desire to help.
    And if someone finds value in my blog someday,
    that would be a meaningful legacy.

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  • 🎌 “Hongdae, Seoul’s Otaku Paradise – Animate, Gachapon, Cosplay & Idol Shops All in One Place!”

    🏙 Hongdae, Just a Trendy Neighborhood? Now It’s the “Mecca of Fandom”
    Where in Seoul can you feel the closest to Japanese pop culture?
    In the past, people would think of Sinchon or Myeongdong. But these days, it’s without a doubt Hongdae.

    Starting with ramen, tendon, and Japanese home-style meals, Hongdae has now transformed into a neighborhood deeply rooted in otaku, cosplay, and underground idol culture.

    🏬 Key Spot 1. Animate Hongdae – The Center of Change
    📍 Location: 4th floor, Hongdae AK Mall (direct subway exit access)

    The arrival of Animate, the holy ground of Japanese anime, manga, and character goods, completely changed the atmosphere.
    From official licensed goods, popular gachapon, to limited-edition figures—things you once had to fly to Japan for are now right here.

    🎮 Point 2. Gachapon Shops & Character Stores Everywhere
    Since Animate opened, the number of Japanese-style gachapon (capsule toy) shops around Hongdae has skyrocketed.
    Beyond gachapon, there are specialty stores for characters like My Melody, Gudetama, Sailor Moon, and Demon Slayer.
    Walking around, you’ll constantly stumble upon shops that make you think: “Wait, isn’t this straight out of Japan?”

    🧚 Cosplay & Reels at Gyeongui Line Book Street
    Exit from Hongdae AREX station and head toward Gyeongui Line Book Street.
    On weekends, you’ll find groups of people in cosplay, filming Reels or just hanging out with fellow fans.

    No one gives you strange looks. This is a free zone for fandom.

    🎤 Point 3. Underground Idol Goods & Fan Shops
    Hongdae is also home to many small shops catering to underground idol and K-pop fans.
    You’ll find lightsticks, banners, photo cards, badges, straps, and more.

    Some cafés even have designated areas for photo card trading, and regular swap events are held for fans to exchange goods.

    🎎 Japanese Food Culture Still Going Strong

    • Tendon specialty shops
    • Gyukatsu (deep-fried beef cutlet) restaurants
    • Japanese-style donburi places
    • Izakaya-inspired pubs

    Hongdae still has a rich variety of Japanese dining options, making it the perfect “Otaku Tourism Route” that combines culture, food, and shopping all at once.

    ✅ Wrap-Up – A Space Where Fandom Is Free
    Hongdae can no longer be summed up as just “the street of youth.”
    With Japanese pop culture, characters, idols, cosplay, goods, and gachapon, it has become the central hub for fandom in Seoul.

    Don’t hide being an otaku anymore—
    In Hongdae, it’s the trend.

    ✍️ Bonus – Food Recommendations from a 7-Year Hongdae Local

    I’ve been living around Hongdae and Sinchon for 7 years now.
    Back in my day, the AK Mall was still under construction, the Book Street was just a worksite, and Yeonnam-dong wasn’t even on the map yet.

    So beyond fandom culture, here are five food spots I’ve personally tried and recommend.

    🍤 1. Onjeong Tendon (near Hongdae Station)
    Known for its legendary portion sizes. My cousin (185cm / 100kg) once ordered the ₩20,000 tendon bowl, couldn’t finish it, and had to take it home 😂.
    Crispy tempura with a savory-sweet sauce makes it a must-try.

    🍳 2. Goemon (top floor of AK Mall)
    A Japanese-Western fusion restaurant. Their signature is fluffy, souffle-style omurice—a whole new take compared to the ketchup-heavy Korean version.
    Perfect for those curious about “Yoshoku” (Japanese-style Western food).

    🍮 3. Gomi Pudding (AK Mall, 3rd floor)
    Wobbly, custard-like puddings that feel straight out of a Japanese convenience store.
    They also serve colorful Japanese-style soda drinks—perfect for a quick sweet break.

    🍙 4. Bakudanyaki (AK Mall, 1st floor)
    “Bakudan” means bomb, “yaki” means grilled/fried—it’s basically a giant takoyaki ball packed with fillings.
    Originally a tiny stand where people ate standing up, it got so popular that it expanded into a larger shop.
    Great as a snack or even a light meal while shopping.

    🍜 5. TOMS Kalguksu (next to Gyeongui Line Book Street)
    Hand-cut noodles with a mild, clean flavor, paired with spicy, tangy kimchi.
    Affordable, hearty, and if you order a large size for two, you even get a discount.

    ✅ Final Takeaway
    Hongdae is no longer just a “street of youth.”
    It’s now a multi-cultural hub where you can dive into fandom culture, Japanese pop culture, and great food—all in one neighborhood.

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  • “What Does .com Actually Mean? A Digital Fossil Explained to Gen Z”

    🖥️ What Does “.com” Actually Mean?

    You’ve seen it everywhere:
    Google.com, Amazon.com, YouTube.com.

    But have you ever stopped to wonder…
    What does “.com” actually stand for?

    .com = commercial

    In the early days of the internet, domain names were categorized by purpose:

    • .gov → Government organizations
    • .edu → Educational institutions
    • .org → Non-profits
    • .net → Network providers
    • .com → Commercial businesses

    So, a “.com company” literally meant a business operating online.
    It became a symbol of legitimacy—if you had a .com, you were seen as a “real” website.

    📉 The Dot-Com Bubble: When Just Having “.com” Made You a Billionaire

    Back in the late 1990s to early 2000s, investors were throwing money at any startup with a “.com” in its name.

    A few examples:

    • Pets.com
    • eToys.com
    • Webvan.com

    These companies had little more than a name and a vague business model.
    Yet they were valued at hundreds of millions—sometimes even billions.

    Eventually, the bubble burst in 2000.
    Only a few truly valuable companies survived, like:

    • Amazon.com
    • eBay.com

    The rest? Digital fossils.

    💾 Why Is the Save Icon a Floppy Disk?

    Take a look at this icon:

    💾

    If you’re under 25, you might be wondering,
    “What is this? A vending machine? A toaster?”

    In reality, it’s a floppy disk—an actual physical storage device from the 80s and 90s.
    Back then, saving your files = copying them onto a floppy disk.

    Even though most people today have never seen or used a floppy disk,
    the icon lives on as a quirky symbol of “Save.”

    Kind of like how kids draw light bulbs to show ideas, even though most homes use LEDs now.

    📟 When Internet Culture Leaves Behind Clues

    These artifacts are everywhere if you know where to look.
    From domain names to chat platforms to ringtone culture:

    • 💬 NateOn: A popular Korean messenger with stylish emoji packs
    • 🎵 Cyon ringtones: You memorized your friends’ phone models just to send them custom tones
    • 🎧 Cyworld: A social media site where people bought background music with “acorns”
    • 📫 MSN, Hitel, Chollian: Online communication platforms before the days of Facebook

    They were normal back then—so normal, no one thought to explain them.
    Now? They’re strange relics of a time not so long ago.

    🧠 Why It Matters

    This post isn’t about nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake.
    It’s about understanding how digital culture leaves behind symbols that no longer explain themselves.

    Just like a fossil reveals what life used to be like,
    these old tech habits show how fast we’ve moved—and what we’ve forgotten.

    So the next time you see “.com” at the end of a site,
    or click that weird square disk to save a file,
    remember:

    You’re standing on layers of the early internet—and you’re walking on digital history.

    🗨️ Bonus Thought

    Someone found my blog today by googling just “com”.
    Honestly… that’s more shocking than it should be.

    Forget “Do you know the taste of crab?”
    Maybe it’s time to ask:

    “Do you even know what dot-com means?” 😭

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  • “The Smartest Way to Get a Bee Out of Your House—Without Killing It”Peace, not panic: A science-backed escape plan for buzzing guests.

    🐝 Ever had a bee fly into your house during summer?
    Most people scream, panic, and run away.
    But I found a surprisingly simple—and humane—way to help it get out.

    When this happened to me, I calmly turned off the light and opened the window.
    And after a few quiet minutes, the bee would gently fly out on its own.

    At first, I thought it was just luck.
    But later, I realized there’s actual science behind this method.

    🔍 Why Do Bees Follow the Light?

    Bees (and many flying insects) exhibit a behavior called positive phototaxis—
    they naturally move toward light.

    This is how they navigate in nature, using sunlight to orient themselves.
    So when a bee accidentally enters your home, it will instinctively head toward the brightest spot—
    usually a ceiling light or a sunny window.

    By turning off indoor lights and opening a window or balcony door,
    you create a clear signal: “That way is out.”

    🐞 It Works for More Than Just Bees

    This trick doesn’t only work on bees.
    Many insects are also phototactic and will respond the same way.

    InsectFollows Light?Will This Method Work?
    🐝 Bee✅ Yes✅ Yes
    🦋 Moth✅ Yes✅ Yes
    🦟 Mosquito✅ Yes✅ Yes
    🪰 Fly✅ Yes✅ Yes
    🪳 Cockroach❌ No (avoids light)❌ Nope, nice try

    Cockroaches, on the other hand, prefer dark corners.
    They’re negatively phototactic, which means this peaceful trick won’t work on them.
    (Yeah, they’re basically the rebels of the insect world…)

    🐝 The Bee’s Sting and Its Small Sacrifice

    Here’s one important fact worth knowing.
    A honeybee’s stinger has tiny barbs at the tip. When it pierces human skin, it gets stuck, and as the bee tries to fly away, part of its internal organs are torn out along with the stinger. Sadly, this means that once a honeybee stings, it loses its life.

    In contrast, hornets and ground wasps have smooth stingers, allowing them to sting multiple times without dying. So the common saying “a bee dies after stinging” actually applies only to honeybees.

    That’s why, when a honeybee enters your home, it’s best not to threaten or provoke it.
    Waving your hands around or trying to force it out might trigger its defensive instinct, causing it to sting—and in that very moment, the little honeybee ends up sacrificing itself.

    📌 To protect both the bee and yourself, the smartest way remains the same: turn off the lights and open the window.
    This way, the tiny guest can safely find its way back outside, and you’ll feel the satisfaction of having protected a small life instead of ending it.

    🌿 A Small Act of Coexistence

    When a bee flies in, most people’s first instinct is to kill or trap it.
    But bees rarely attack humans unless provoked.
    If you just give them a clear path to the outside, they’ll usually leave on their own.

    So next time this happens, remember:
    📌 Turn off the light, open the window.
    You might just turn a scary moment into a peaceful little rescue.

    (And if it still won’t leave… maybe you’re the flower 🌸)

    Even if it’s just a pumpkin flower. 😉

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  • “KOSPI’s Silent Rally Without Tech – Is a Pullback Coming?” The market rises, but the momentum feels hollow.

    🧭 Something feels off in the Korean stock market.
    The index is climbing, yet the momentum feels disconnected.
    Even the so-called market leaders are printing doji candles—stalling, hesitating.

    📈 The KOSPI rose in H1 2025—but without real “tech momentum”

    In early 2020s, Korea’s stock market was driven by a very clear logic:
    Work-from-home → Cloud demand → Semiconductor surge → Samsung Electronics rally.

    But in 2025? That story is no longer true.
    Samsung Electronics has remained relatively quiet this time.
    Instead, the market’s upward drive came from names like Hanwha Aerospace and Doosan Enerbility.

    These stocks now hold significant weight in ETFs like KODEX 200,
    yet they’ve recently started printing doji candles,
    often a sign of market fatigue or indecision.

    🧬 No real tech? No sustainable momentum.

    The KOSDAQ, Korea’s tech-heavy board, had clear momentum waves:
    First with EV battery stocks, then biotech names like Alteogen.

    But the KOSPI hasn’t shown any real innovation-driven growth.
    Doosan Enerbility’s rise came from escaping losses—a structural rebound, not tech innovation.
    Banking stocks rallied on policy speculation (corporate law reform), not fundamentals.

    This is not a tech cycle.
    It’s a market rising on short-term hope, not sustainable change.

    📉 Technical signals: Overheated, and pausing

    On a weekly RSI basis, the KOSPI has entered overbought territory.
    Combine that with repeated doji candles and foreign investor outflows,
    and we’re looking at a market losing steam.

    Longer-term charts (weekly/monthly) also show waning upward pressure.

    🧨 Structural risks are returning

    Let’s not forget the lingering issues in the Korean market:

    • Corporate spin-offs that dilute shareholders
    • Governance reform triggering insider risk
    • Rate-cut optimism already priced in

    The upside feels exhausted.
    The weight of the market is slowly shifting downward.

    ✍️ Final thoughts: It’s not growth—it’s inflation of expectations

    This KOSPI rally doesn’t feel like real growth.
    It feels like expansion driven by policy, hope, and temporary headlines.

    The leaders are tired.
    The charts are overheated.
    There’s no tech, no clear narrative, and no lasting confidence.

    Maybe now’s the time to step back and observe—not chase the last gains.

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  • I Joined Threads. Somehow, People Found My Blog.

    I Joined Threads. Somehow, People Found My Blog.

    Lately, I stumbled upon a platform called Threads — Instagram’s new text-based social app.
    I had vaguely heard about it being like “Twitter, but by Instagram,” but when I actually tried it, it felt surprisingly light, fun, and… genuine.

    If Instagram is all about influencers and perfectly curated photos,
    then Threads is a space for regular users writing short, spontaneous posts and exchanging reactions.

    There are no ads. No monetization features.
    And that’s kind of the charm — it feels like a place where “real people” are just hanging out.

    🧭 So… What Happened?

    I run a blog on WordPress, and all I did was add a few lines about my blog and a link in my Threads bio.
    I didn’t promote it directly, and I didn’t expect much. But a few people clicked — out of curiosity, because it “seemed interesting.”
    That’s the key point.

    It reminded me of the early days of Twitter — when regular people who liked writing were just… posting things. Freely.

    Right now, Threads is a place for raw thoughts, humor, memes, self-expression.
    Not polished guides or SEO-optimized lists. And that’s fine — it’s working in its own way.

    🎯 Can Threads Help with Blog Traffic? My Honest Take

    I’m just a beginner blogger from Korea, but here’s what I’ve learned so far:

    • Add your blog theme + link to your Threads bio. That’s enough.
    • Keep posts short — fun thoughts, tiny jokes, daily fragments.
    • Don’t push your blog too hard. Let it be subtle.
    • If you post consistently, people start thinking: “Hmm… Who is this person?”
    • Right now, good writing matters more than big follower counts.

    It’s still early. The platform feels clean. There’s no algorithmic mess — yet.

    🤔 Why Should Bloggers Care?

    Because this isn’t just “another social app.”
    It feels like a new channel for expression and traffic, rolled into one.

    If you already run a blog, or if you simply love writing,
    Threads might be the place to casually stake your flag — before the crowd arrives.

    No ads = no noise.
    No pressure = more room to explore.
    No one watching = real freedom to write.

    For now, I’m just experimenting.
    Posting casually. Laughing at memes. Dropping thoughts.

    But sometimes, that’s all it takes to get someone to click your link.

    🧩 Final Thought

    I’m not an expert. I don’t have huge traffic.
    But Threads feels like one of those rare, early-stage platforms where writing still matters more than metrics.

    So if you’re thinking about trying it — go ahead.
    Just be yourself. Write a little.
    You never know who might be reading.

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