A woman scrolls the Instagram page of Venerable Beomjeong, a Buddhist monk, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Seoul Beomjeong, who is also known as Kkotsnim, which means “flower monk” in Korean, has been garnering young followers on social media. He frequently uploads photos of himself with captions featuring Buddhist teachings and his thoughts. (AP Photo/Juwon Park)
NewJeansNim, a comedian and a DJ, whose real name is Youn Sung Ho, performs at an annual lantern-lighting festival dressed up as a monk, in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Juwon Park)
NewJeansNim, a comedian and a DJ, whose real name is Youn Sung Ho, performs at an annual lantern-lighting festival dressed up as a monk, in Seoul, South Korea on May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Juwon Park)
NewJeansNim, a comedian and a DJ, whose real name is Youn Sung Ho, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Seoul, South Korea, on May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon )
NewJeansNim, a comedian and a DJ, whose real name is Youn Sung Ho, poses during an interview with The Associated Press in Seoul, South Korea, on May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon )
NewJeansNim, a comedian and a DJ, whose real name is Youn Sung Ho, performs at an annual lantern-lighting festival dressed up as a monk, in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Juwon Park)