From sharks to otters: How Busan's Gen Z is turning urban wildlife into viral sensations
BUSAN — A woman in her 20s sits quietly with her dog along the safety fences of North Port Waterfront Park in Busan, patiently scanning the artificial waterway for any sign of "Bukangi." Kim Yeon-ji, a local middle school student who also visited the site the day before, chatted animatedly with a friend while waiting nearby. "Sometimes you only have to wait 20 to 30 minutes, or at most an hour,…
BUSAN — Along the safety fences of North Port Waterfront Park, a woman in her 20s remains still with her dog, watching for any sign of Bukangi. Kim Yeon-ji, a middle school student, chatted animatedly with a friend nearby. The encounter with Bukangi, not a shark in an aquarium, is a rare experience for onlookers. As the distinct dorsal fin broke the surface, excitement erupted among spectators, mimicking the fervor of K-pop idol fans.
Office worker Choi Ho-yoon expressed surprise at the large crowds gathered, eager for a glimpse of the wild marine creature.
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