{
  "id": 18279738,
  "title": "Gen Z guide to ultimate after-work playlist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/gen-z-guide-to-ultimate-after-work-playlist-18279738",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/music/20261105/gen-z-guide-to-ultimate-after-work-playlist"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korea's work culture is known for its long and demanding hours, known as hoesik or workplace dinners that often involve alcohol. Commuting home can be a tiring experience for many. To help switch to a more positive state of mind, a relatable or cathartic song plays a crucial role in energizing the evening. Here are seven song recommendations for different after-work moods.\n\nFor those preparing for a date, \"Friday\" by IU (featuring Jang Yi-jeong) is recommended. This song is ideal when looking forward to meeting someone special during the weekend. IU and Jang Yi-jeong, now known as EL CAPITXN, play the roles in this uplifting track.",
  "summary": "Korea is notorious for its long and grueling work hours, the pressures of \"hoesik\" — a workplace dinner gathering that usually involves alcohol consumption — and the omnipresent crowds of uncaring people that always seem to go slightly too slow on the way to the subway escalators. While many of these aspects have improved over the years, the way home from work still remains an exhausting…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}