Commuters passing through Kaohsiung Arena MRT station have discovered an unusual attraction.
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MRT station passengers have been lining up at the wall, enthusiastically squeezing bubble wrap bubbles with their hands. The therapeutic popping sounds have attracted attention, with onlookers filming the scene and commenting on how stressed people must be.
The interactive advertisement claims that popping bubbles for 10 minutes burns 25 calories, drawing crowds of people seeking a moment of stress relief during their commute.
One commuter mentioned how special it is to see this in the MRT station. After work, she can just stop by and pop some bubbles. Another shared, "You can pop away all the unpleasant things from your day.”
The stress relief bubble wrap wall, which is adorned with various playful emoji stickers that add to its charm, is located at Exit 5 of Kaohsiung Arena MRT station. Even during work hours, curious commuters continue to stop by to experience the satisfaction of popping bubbles.
When asked if they thought it was an effective way to lose weight, one person replied that it probably works if you jump up and down while you pop them.
The advertisement, created by a beverage company, will remain for one month. A vendor at the station noted that many people have been popping bubbles, especially after school hours. While opinions differ regarding whether it actually helps with weight loss, the entertaining activity has successfully drawn crowds and generated buzz—precisely what the advertisers intended.