Part 1: Perspectives on Hobbies

Chapter 1: The History of Hobbies

Chapter 2: Modern Life and Hobbies

Chapter 3: Korean Hobbies



Part 2: Enjoying Hobbies

Chapter 4 Travel and Tourism as a Hobby

Chapter 5: Traveling as a Hobby

Chapter 6 Exercise as a Hobby

Chapter 7 Film as a Hobby: What is Film?

Chapter 8: Decorating as a Hobby: Time, Space, and Scale

Chapter 9 Collecting as a Hobby: Collecting

Chapter 10: Seeing as a Hobby: Museums and Art Galleries

Chapter 11: Theater Appreciation as a Hobby

Chapter 12: Acting as a Hobby

Chapter 13: Music Appreciation as a Hobby

Chapter 14: Eating and Drinking as a Hobby

This textbook is designed for both those who want to enjoy their hobbies and those who feel burdened by their hobbies.
First, for those who feel burdened by their hobbies, Part 1 of this book will help them somewhat reduce their burden by helping them understand that hobbies are malleable and where the burden they feel about hobbies comes from.
As described in Chapter 1, there are certain trends in hobbies, and for an activity to gain recognition as a hobby, ideological support for its legitimacy is necessary.
Additionally, hobbies vary greatly depending on the group, and there are cases where the social hierarchy of hobbies is determined by the social hierarchy of the group.
Understanding this will help you realize that people who brag about enjoying hobbies may actually be subject to social pressures related to their hobbies.
Additionally, those who already enjoy hobbies will have the opportunity to reflect on their hobbies.

On the other hand, if you are someone who wants to enjoy a hobby, you can get useful information in Part 2.
Part 2 selects representative and easily accessible hobbies and shows you how to enjoy them.
These include travel, exercise, movies, 'decorating', collecting, 'seeing', theater, music, and eating out.
In particular, considering the reality that more and more people want to actively participate in theater rather than just enjoy it, a separate chapter on theater has been created.
It will also provide a new perspective on dining out, which has become a major trend in our society since the 2010s, as a hobby.
Of course, in an era where the types of hobbies are rapidly increasing, it is regrettable that the types of hobbies covered in this book are extremely limited and focus on somewhat traditional hobbies.
However, please understand that this book primarily focuses on hobbies related to the arts, and that these activities are traditional fields and therefore of interest to many people.


As the 40-hour workweek becomes more widespread, the number of people enjoying hobbies in our society is increasing, and the types of hobbies are also becoming more diverse.
A society where hobbies are actively pursued is clearly a good society, as enjoying hobbies is not simply a form of rest to soothe a tired body, but rather an active and proactive pursuit of leisure.
This is because you can increase your happiness in life by engaging in hobbies that create immersion.
However, if the hobby you do to make yourself happy actually becomes a source of burden and pain, there is nothing more unfortunate than that.
Through this book, you'll learn the basics of hobbies, explore various hobby fields, and take the first step toward pursuing a hobby you truly enjoy without worrying about what others think.
As time goes by, you will find yourself becoming more and more energetic.