This Year's Most Searched Topic on Google is 'Healing'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] This year, the most searched topic on Google worldwide was reported to be 'healing.'

On the 8th (local time), Google announced this in its 'Year in Search' report.

The question "Why am I so sad?" increased by 10% compared to last year, becoming the most frequently asked question. Topics such as anxiety, stress, sadness, psychotherapy, and questions like "How to maintain mental health" also saw record-high search volumes.

In the health category, queries like "How to lower blood pressure," "Why am I always tired," and "How many calories should I consume" ranked high.

Regarding COVID-19, vaccines were the top concern. The most asked questions included "Has the vaccine been approved?", "Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?", "How does the COVID-19 vaccine work?", and "How many types of COVID-19 vaccines are there?"

Additionally, as Korean cultural content flowed into the global market, related search terms also ranked high on Google searches.

Many K-pop stars, including Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS), incorporated sign language into their dances, and searches for the sign language meaning "Love You" reached an all-time high this year.

Among the nominees during the Academy Awards ceremony, the most searched movie in the United States was "Minari."

Netflix's original drama "Ojingeo Geim" (Squid Game) became a global hit, and searches for "Mugunghwa Kkotchi Pieosseumnida" (Red Light Green Light) and "Dalgona" (Honeycomb Toffee) also reached record highs.

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