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88 Line (88라인) Is a Birth Year, Not a Friend Group

September 18, 2026August 26, 2026 by Jay
Why K-Celebrities Are Sorted by Birth Year (88즈)

Two actors born eight months apart count as exact equals in Korea. Here’s what a birth-year line is, and the January birthdays that used to bend it.

Categories Culture Explained Tags 88즈, celebrity friendships, k-pop, Korean culture, 동갑 Leave a comment
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