Why are SOUTH KOREANS Suddenly Growing TALLER?
GetsetflySCIENCE by Gaurav Thakur
14 min, 40 sec
A detailed exploration of the factors behind the rapid increase in average height in South Korea, including cultural pressures, economic development, and medical interventions.
Summary
- South Korean children are significantly taller than their parents, a trend common across the country.
- Cultural pressures in South Korea associate taller stature with success, leading to an obsession with height.
- Medical interventions like HGH injections and limb lengthening surgeries are used to artificially increase height.
- The rise in average height correlates with economic development and dietary changes post-Korean War.
- The video transitions to promoting the Hindi-dubbed K-drama 'Tempted' available on Amazon Mini TV.
Chapter 1
Gaurav introduces a South Korean family with noticeably taller children and discusses the trend of increased height.
- Gaurav introduces himself and a South Korean family with a son who is much taller than his parents.
- The height increase among South Korean children is not isolated to one family but is a widespread phenomenon.
- Children in South Korea are at least 4 to 6 inches taller than their parents, achieved in a short time.
Chapter 2
Delving into the cultural aspects of height in South Korea, including its importance and the resulting obsession.
- South Korea shares a history of rapid growth in height with the Netherlands; however, the reasons behind South Korea's trend are more cultural and controversial.
- The obsession with height in South Korea is linked to cultural pressures, as seen in public statements and surveys favoring taller men.
- Being short is considered a social stigma in South Korea, leading to an increased obsession with male height.
Chapter 3
Exploring the use of medical interventions such as HGH injections and limb lengthening surgeries to increase height.
- Artificial HGH, or human growth hormone injections, are used to spur height growth, increasing it by 2 to 3 times the natural rate.
- HGH is naturally produced by the pituitary gland and is responsible for growth, but when artificially injected, it can significantly boost height.
- Another controversial treatment is limb lengthening surgery, which is a painful and risky procedure that can add inches to one's height.
Chapter 4
Discussing the influence of height on the attractiveness of K-pop artists and the international appeal of South Korean pop culture.
- South Korean celebrities, including K-pop artists, are typically taller and more attractive than the average person, setting high beauty standards.
- The unique and engaging storylines of K-dramas attract a global audience, including in India, but the language barrier is an issue.
- Amazon Mini TV now offers dubbed K-dramas in Hindi, with 'Tempted' being promoted as an accessible option for Indian viewers.
Chapter 5
Examining the impact of economic development and dietary changes on the increase in average height in South Korea.
- After the Korean War, the US helped South Korea rebuild, leading to economic growth and improvements in health and education.
- South Koreans' diets shifted from high carbohydrate consumption to more protein, contributing to the increase in average height.
- The increase in meat consumption, which is rich in growth-promoting amino acids, is linked to the rise in average height.
Chapter 6
Concluding the discussion on height in South Korea and promoting the availability of K-dramas on Amazon Mini TV.
- The video concludes by summarizing the factors contributing to the increase in height in South Korea.
- Gaurav highlights the importance of diet in achieving genetic height potential and the role of lifestyle and environmental factors.
- The video ends with a promotion of Amazon Mini TV, where viewers can watch Korean dramas for free, and an invitation for viewers to subscribe to the channel.