Interesting Facts About Dating a Korean Namja

Since it will be Valentine's Day soon and I haven't written anything about K-pop or Korea yet, here's an interesting post for everyone who want to date a Korean guy.

KOREA IS JJANG - Koreans are tremendously proud of their country. Your guy will most likely insist that Korea has the best cars, electronics, etc. You don’t need to agree but you have to get use to it.

HANGUKEO AND HANGEUL - you shouldn’t be forced to learn the Korean language—especially since it’s one of the hardest to master. You may start by learning Hangeul and memorizing some basic greetings and words.

COOKING – they say that the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach, thus, if you learn to whip some Korean dishes for him, he’ll be yours to keep.

GUNBEI – Koreans love their soju, so better be prepared. Most of the time, drinking with friends and colleagues is their way to bond and get closer with one another. If you get invited, you’re expected to drink, especially if seniors offer.

I LOVE YOU – "saranghae" (사랑해) is an important phrase for Koreans, and you won’t hear them saying it a lot. Instead, they use "joahae" (I like you). However, on the rare occasions that he utters those three magical words, you’ll surely melt with KILIG!

COMPARISON – Korean men know how to take care of themselves. They accounted for 18% of the world’s male skin care market and men’s clothing sales were higher than women’s last year.

MILDANG – short for milgo danggigi which means “push or pull”. Don’t be all over your Korean guy and show him how crazy in love you are. Rather, have days when you seem to not care at all, making them long your affection and want more from you. This surely works!

MEETING PARENTS – don’t be bothered if your chingu namja haven't introduce you to his parents, even if you’ve been together for over a year. This is not a big deal because most Koreans introduce their partners to their family just BEFORE they are about to GET MARRIED!

NOT A K-DRAMA – real Korean boyfriends are a lot less romantic and more pragmatic than what’s portrayed in Korean dramas. They’re not fictional characters. Just expect them to behave like normal guys around the world do.

LOVE KNOWS NO NATIONALTY – embrace cultural differences! They definitely add spice to the relationship. Learn from each other and enjoy your moments! Always remember, LOVE IS A GIFT, REGARDLESS OF THE PACKAGING.