Y2K core: Escapism and nostalgia for a time before you were born

South Arcade, a pop-punk band, is at the forefront of the Y2K core trend, evoking nostalgia for 90s and early 2000s culture despite being born at the start of the millennium. Inspired by bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit, the band's upbeat, rocky sound resonates with fans across generations. Riding the wave of Y2K revival, South Arcade is gaining popularity on TikTok by tapping into the era's aesthetic and bringing together audiences from different backgrounds with their music.