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Without a doubt, the couple culture in the rest of the world is unique in its history and traditions, and Korea is no different. But what makes the Korean couple culture unique and interesting? We know Korean couples love celebrating anniversaries, sharing food, and having experiences together. Here are some more fun facts about Korean couple culture in Korea!
5 Fun facts about the Korean couple culture to read on
1. Korean couple items are a thing!
In Korea, it’s normal to see couples dressing the same or similarly with matching outfits. On the streets, you can often see “couple T-shirts” being sold, couples walking by with the same type of sneakers, and some even wearing the same outfit color combination.
You might also notice that they share the same phone case design. This is a fun way of showing people around you that you are a stylish couple. It’s more of a norm in Korea rather than being a cheesy couple thing. If you visit Korea with your partner, don’t be afraid to show them off by coordinating a couple outfit & blend into the Korean couple culture!
2. Korean couples celebrate more anniversaries!
One interesting thing about Korean couple culture is that Korean couples also count the days they have been together, not just monthly and yearly anniversaries. This can be easily done by downloading a date-counting app. The 100th-day anniversary is one of the bigger celebrations – counting from the first day they got into an official relationship. Following the 100th-day anniversary, the 200th, 300th, 500th, and 1000th-day anniversaries are also special days to celebrate with a date out!
Just like in the West, they also celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th. However, they do things a bit differently. Girls buy or make chocolates to give to their boyfriend and other friends give each other chocolate as well. One month later, on March 14th, the guys give gifts back to the girls. This is also referred to as the White Day. Read more about White Day here.
Do you also know that there are other special days Korean couples will celebrate together? One example is the Pepero Day. On the 11th of November each year, Koreans give Pepero to their friends, family, and loved ones. A special day celebrated similarly to Valentine’s Day, but Pepero is the main, if not, the only gift exchanged. The Korean couple culture certainly makes sure that they show love to their partners all year round.
3. Korean couple rings
is it just the Korean couple culture? But Korean couples get matching rings in the early stages of dating and these are called couple rings. They usually go buy couple rings after the 100th-day anniversary or when they want to show that they are in a committed relationship. These rings don’t have to cost a fortune but most couples do want to have a stylish design with their names engraved on the inside.
Besides buying couple rings at an accessory store, there are many handcraft workshops available where the couple can make rings from scratch which makes it undoubtedly more meaningful!
4. Commitment is key
Besides having matching couple items and celebrating more anniversaries, Korean couple culture is truly about being committed. In the West, people might be more open about meeting with a potential partner casually and then getting to know each other without any commitment.
Yet in Korea, getting involved in an ambiguous relationship might not be the most preferred outcome. We know that most Koreans prefer to be sure of each other’s commitment first, then slowly know more about one another while officially dating.
5. Dating spots in Korea
Koreans come up with so many fun and cool ideas for couples and even friends! Especially living in Seoul, you will find it hard to get bored with all the new trends and activities Seoul has to offer!
Koreans search the Internet on Naver (Korea’s Number 1 Web Portal, similar to Google), follow social media, and even download dating apps to get new ideas and updates on what the trends are. Trying new activities together is very common in Korea. This is probably the reason why the Korean couple culture in Korea is becoming stronger and more influential to foreigners.
Here are some examples of dating spots in Korea:
- Photoshoots at themed exhibitions or cafes.
- Board game cafes and VR game rooms!
- Arts and crafts classes: design your very own candles, soaps, ceramics, slime, etc.
- Get your fortune told at a tarot card tent and in Korean fortune-telling ‘Saju Café’.
- Test your teamwork in an escape room!
- Hiking up a mountain! Korea has plenty of hiking trails and amazing views at the top! Check this list of Hiking Courses in Seoul.
- Watch a baseball game! The atmosphere is amazing and you can eat chicken & beer and cheer on your favorite team.
Now we have unraveled the 5 fun facts about Korean couple culture in South Korea, have you come across any similar dating culture in your country too? For more information about Korean language and culture, follow the Go! Go! Hanguk blog and feel free to contact us about living and studying in Korea.
