The Emergence of Tennis as the Perfect Sport for Young Koreans

Tennis is fast becoming a popular sport in South Korea, as an increasing number of younger people ditched the notion that tennis is only for middle-aged folks. The trend came about during the 2020 pandemic, when young Koreans working from home decided to make tennis their regular form of physical activity. Tennis and social media platforms, particularly Instagram, were a perfect match during and after the pandemic. Although exclusive and secluded grassy lawns are ideal spaces in which to play tennis, it is easier and more affordable to find clay or hard courts as venues. It’s not so much about …