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In the real world, 2021 was the year of "Hardballing." After a year of isolation, people were less inclined to waste time on "situationships." This trend saw daters being incredibly upfront about their expectations—marriage, kids, or career goals—before the first drink was even ordered.
As social distancing restrictions began to ease, the dating world experienced an explosion of activity. For instance, searches for "top dating apps 2021" jumped 3,400%. Global consumer spending on dating apps surpassed $4 billion in 2021, a 95% increase since 2018. Discussions on Twitter about love increased by 65% compared to 2019. Keywords like "public" and "bars" were used 32% and 22% more, signaling a strong desire to leave home for real human connection. There were also 110,000 tweets about downloading dating apps.
: Friction directly between the two leads, such as "enemies to lovers" or miscommunication [2, 24].
🎵 Beyond social media, K-pop also played a major role in global romantic fantasies. The ongoing fascination with BTS and other groups fueled millions of fan-created romantic edits, relationship analysis videos, and a massive culture of "shipping," where fans imagine real-life romantic pairings between members, which became a dominant online pastime.
The diversity of love stories also expanded dramatically. From the polyamorous relationships in Riverdale to the queer romance of The Perks of Loving a Wallflower , the narratives reflected a more inclusive view of who gets a happy ending. Even the devil and a mortal fell in love, proving that love knows no bounds in the creative landscape of 2021.
