Tips for Dating Korean Girls

Though traditionally an agricultural economy, Korea made rapid strides in industrialization and technology in the 1980s and came to be regarded as one of the four Asian tigers of the global economy. This transformation was accompanied by a parallel change in the role of women in Korean society as larger numbers came out of their homes to acquire higher education and become professionals. So if you are thinking of dating Korean girls, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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Do some homework

If you want your date with a Korean girl to get off on the right note, spend some time beforehand getting to know the country and the culture. Find out where Korea is located and famous for so that during a conversation you don’t confuse it with other Southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Taiwan or come up with inane comments like, “Oh but all you people look the same”. Instead read up on Korean arts, cuisine and technology so that you can not only reveal your interest in your Korean girlfriend but more importantly will have something to talk about on your date. For instance few people know that taekwondo is originally a Korean martial art, even though most realize that it is Asian in essence. Then again when you are out on a date with her, be open to trying out Korean dishes like kimchee soup and bulgogi, kimchi, bibimbap and so on. Korean women are rather proud of their country and culture If you can show her you are interested in learning more about them with her,  you've got on to a good start.

Make an effort to dress well

Young Korean women love fashion and one of their favorite things is shopping.  They are quite cued into what trends are ruling the fashion capitals of the world and rarely think twice before splurging on premium brands and labels – indeed in mainstream dating culture, Korean women have acquired the reputation of being rather high-maintenance. So if you are keen to impress your Korean girlfriend, make you dress well for a date. And if you can discuss fashion and trends, she will love you the more for it since Korean guys are not really into this sort of thing. And yet for all their love of fashion not all Korean women have the same preferences in male appearance - some Korean women might be into the Korean boy band look and some will be into the more Westernized style.

Conversation is key

Most Korean women are very inquisitive about new men who come into their lives. They love to chat with them and find out more about them, especially if their dates happen to be foreign men. And yet women here can quickly get distracted. If your date is asking all the questions and she sees that you having trouble opening up, she could lose interest and move on to the next guy who seems more animated. So if you are the strong and silent type, you may have to learn to loosen up when dating Korean women. Also don’t keep them guessing about the real you. Have a few things ready to say about yourself so that they can have a quick idea about the kind of person they are dating. For instance, take three interesting things you know about yourself and use it in conversations. Maybe you are dreaming of skydiving one day. Or perhaps you are a guitar player or an artist. It is best to choose certain aspects of personality to highlight not only to make conversations easy but also to help them figure you out fast.

Indulge her imagination

One of the biggest influences in Korean popular culture is the Korean drama; these are actually TV dramas telecast in a miniseries format. In Asia, these have not only been thought to create the Korean Wave but have also proved to immensely popular in other cultures like the Middle East and Latin America. Most Korean women are followers of popular dramas as a result of which they often adopt notions of love and romance from them. Some dream of even starring in their own personal drama and for the purpose they may create actual situations to have that starring role. In all this, a partner in real life comes to play a significant part. So as her date, you may find that in your Korean girlfriend’s imagination, you are the passionate lover or the friend who could be lover or the random guy she meets at the mall or at work. While this may seem far-fetched to a man of another culture, be sensitive to such notions when dating Korean girls. For all you know, you may be her vacation away from reality. Most of these women are tired of the mediocre life at home or work and they are looking for that spark of difference that would make their lives fun, if not exciting.

Differences in dating culture

While the above tips may be enough if you are dating an American woman of Korean-origin or a Korean woman living in America or any other western city, things are bound to be different if you are visiting Korea and intend to date local girls. For one, the language barrier can be a very real problem and despite initial chemistry, it could be frustrating not being able to get your wishes and ideas across to your date or understand hers. Then for all its westernization, Korean society is deeply traditional when it comes to relationships and partners. In most cases, what women in Korea value and seek out of a relationship – like stability, conformity and social status – could be patently different than what you have known in your home country. Also many Korean women don’t want to get emotionally involved with a foreigner because somewhere in their mind, they believe that he will leave sooner or later. On the other hand, the younger women could be interested in dating foreign men merely as a way of satisfying their sexual curiosity. With an influx of foreign foods, goods, and people, both men and women are open to “sampling” foreigners as an innovative experience before they settle down with somebody of their own culture. All this is not to imply that dating Korean girls in their country is impossible but that it is best to be aware of the challenges and your own priorities before holding out expectations that cannot be fulfilled.