{
  "id": 12404939,
  "title": "Forget waking up at dawn: Young Koreans are embracing 'sleep maxxing'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/forget-waking-up-at-dawn-young-koreans-are-embracing-sleep-maxxing-12404939",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T15:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20261007/forget-waking-up-at-dawn-young-koreans-are-embracing-sleep-maxxing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Forget traditional morning routines of waking up before dawn to squeeze in extra time for self-improvement, a new wellness trend among young Koreans focuses on maximizing sleep quality. The \"sleep maxxing\" movement, combining the words \"sleep\" and \"maxxing,\" has gained traction among younger generations as an alternative to the previous \"miracle morning\" trend. Rather than simply aiming to sleep longer, sleep maxxing enthusiasts seek to optimize their sleep by carefully adjusting various aspects of their daily habits and bedroom environment.\n\nKang, a 30-year-old office worker, is one of the many young Koreans embracing this trend. To track his progress, Kang uses a smartwatch that monitors his total sleep time and the percentage of deep sleep. He incorporates supplements into his bedtime routine to promote relaxation. In addition to these methods, Kang relies on a sleep mask and earplugs to create an optimal sleep environment. While there were days when he was exhausted but couldn't fall asleep on time, sleep maxxing has become an essential part of his wellness regimen.",
  "summary": "Forget waking up before dawn to squeeze in another hour of self-improvement. For a growing number of young Koreans, getting ahead now means getting better sleep. The \"miracle morning\" trend, which encouraged people to wake up early and devote the extra hours to exercise, studying and other forms of self-development, once swept through Korea. Now, a contrasting wellness trend known as \"sleep…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Forget waking up at dawn: Young Koreans are embracing 'sleep maxxing'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/forget-waking-up-at-dawn-young-koreans-are-embracing-sleep-maxxing",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}