A film critic from Hankyoreh newspaper reflects on her journey embracing 'Korean pride' over the past decade while living as a South Korean. She shares emotionally charged moments like crying when the film 'Parasite' won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and reminiscing about her time in Hungary where she referenced Psy's "Gangnam Style" that had swept the Billboard charts, bonding with local youth through the dance move. These experiences illustrate how rapidly and widely Korean culture has spread globally. When BTS's album reached number one on the Billboard chart, the critic expresses genuine surprise and excitement, noting that while she doesn't enjoy all of BTS's music, their achievement carries significant meaning. She admits that BTS's earlier intense tracks like "Blood Sweat & Tears" and "Fire" didn't resonate with her age group, but she connects more with their English-language songs like "Dynamite" and "Butter." The success of a Korean idol group dominating the global music market represents more than just chart achievements—it symbolizes international recognition of Korean culture and Korea's transformation into a cultural powerhouse on the world stage.