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A waiting game for fans of S. Korean social media platform Cyworld
Delayed return of South Korea's pioneering social media platform leaves excited fans frustrated
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A screengrab from Cyworld’s YouTube video of the new 3D mini room. At its peak, Cyworld boasted 32 million users – more than half of South Korea’s population – and made $177,000 a day selling digital products.
PHOTO: CYWORLD/YOUTUBE
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Get ready for a blast from the past.
Long ago there existed a cyber universe where you could create your own virtual living room, build relationships with other users, and send gifts to each other.
