"Kim says of the Korean fruit punch, which she and her friends mixed together on a warm day in Big Sur. It's hard to look away from the resulting video - and from HwachaeTok in general, with its big bowls of pastel-pink liquid full of fruit and jellies bobbing around like kids at the beach. Stir the mixture on cam, as many creators do, and the clink of the ice cubes offers instant ASMR."
"Accordingly, hwachae, which is a popular summer treat in Korea, has seen a sharp increase in recent years. Fans call it a hangover cure, a solution for dehydration (as the TikTok trend goes), or even just a sweet way to cool down when it's hot or you've been exerting yourself, hence why hwachae is so appealing for picnics or camping trips."
Hwachae is a Korean summer beverage made from cold fruit and a chilled sweet liquid, often fizzy soda, milky drinks, or both, sometimes with jellies. The watermelon version, subak hwachae, is the most popular online, but variations include yuja (citrus) and omija (Schisandra berry). Creators combine fruits, coconut jelly, and drinks like Sprite, Calpico, and Yakult and often serve hwachae from a hollowed-out watermelon for a communal experience. The trend has grown on social platforms for its visual pastel appeal, perceived hydration or hangover benefits, interactive preparation, and ASMR ice-clinking moments.
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