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Korean culture takes dating very, very seriously.
Here are some surprising, strange and sweet couple customs practiced in South Korea.
출처http://isha.sadhguru.org/blog/lifestyle/relationships/one-couple-two-spiritual-paths/
"Two Two" or "22" Day
Among Koreans, especially teens, counting days of dating is quite important. It's like giving your relationship a birthday (but in Korean culture, there are a LOT more relationship birthdays.)
Usually, teenagers and college kids will count their 22nd day (usually marking from the first date) as a day of celebration, like a pre-anniversary. They call this day "Two-two day."
Superstition says that celebrating this day so early will give the relationship good luck at lasting for a long time. Aww.
Romantic Christmas
Merry Christmas, Baby!
Yes, there are Koreans, especially those who identify as Christian, who go to church or spend time with family on Christmas, but for most people, it's a lot like Valentine's Day: a huge date night that comes with a lot of expectations.
Many couples plan Christmas as one of their fanciest dates of the year and high-end restaurants book up months ahead of time for Christmas and Christmas Eve.
Go-baek Day (September 17th)
"Go-baek day" is a day to be brave and ask someone out on a date. ("Go-baek" means "confession" or "confess" in Korean.)
September 17th is 100 days before Christmas - if you start dating someone then, you and your partner's 100th dating day celebration (another important milestone in Korean dating culture) will be on Christmas!
Couple Looks/ Couple Outfits
Younger couples love to match their outfits - they can match colors, styles or even small accessories.
Fashionistas especially latch on to this trend.
O-megi Tteok
O-megi tteok is a special kind of rice cake traditional to Jeju island. It has red beans on the outside as well as a red bean paste inside.
O-megi tteok has become a special symbol in the Korean dating world after it came up on a famous episode of "Witch Hunt," a popular Korean variety show.
On "Witch Hunt" people call or write in to ask questions related to dating. The most common question is some form of "Is s/he showing interest in me? Or am I just reading to much into it??"
So, of course :P, the panelists tried both the rice cake and the tangerine chocolates.
Their verdict was that the rice cake was, indeed, a "green light" or an indication of interest! So, now, you can gift people you desire o-megi tteok to show your interest in them. (If you are brave!)
Consider yourself closer to becoming an expert at Korean dating culture.
Even if you don't have a Korean significant other, you can see if your partner's up for trying out some of these customs.
Awww :)
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