On December 31, social media platforms likeTikTokwere flooded with videos of creators attempting to play gonggi.
This moment alone has garnered over 10.31 million views on TikTok, sparking widespread interest.
What has fascinated many viewers is the intricate rules of the game.
Gonggi consists of five stages, each requiring precision and dexterity.
One YouTube commenter shared, “I was so confused watching how fast the game was played.
It took me several rewatches of the gonggi scenes to fully grasp the rules.”
The growing interest in gonggi has led to a sharp increase in sales of gonggi sets on platforms likeAmazon.
Over the past month, demand for the game has risen significantly.
The international buzz also prompted viewers to share similar games from their own cultures.
Despite different names, the gameplay is strikingly similar across these countries.
According to the Korea Gonggi Game Association, approximately 30 countries worldwide have traditional games that resemble gonggi.
Its simplicity, complexity, and cultural significance make it a universal bridge connecting audiences globally.
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