Young 40s: Gen Z ridicules middle‑aged fashionistas redefining age in Korea

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Young 40s: Gen Z ridicules middle‑aged fashionistas redefining age in Korea
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In South Korea, a viral 'Young 40s' meme targets middle‑aged men who dress and use tech like younger generations, highlighting rising intergenerational friction and a shift in how age, privilege, and authenticity are perceived—signaled in part by the iPhone becoming a symbol of youth.

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