Sometimes i find myself peeking at Korean couples through the crowds on the subway...sometimes I have to stare at them as they scream at eachother outside a coffee shop....and God love em' I quite often am subject to hearing their love-making fests (thanks, permiscuous man down the hall). With Valentine's Day this coming weekend, I thought I'd take a moment to educate yall on the Dating Game of South Korea..or at least what I've learned.
The man must always carry the girls bag when they go somewhere. So, not only do they get to carry their murse (man purse: see previous post) but now they get to carry some hot pink, slathered in Hello Kitty tote that never compliments their ensemble.
Korean women are fierce in every sense of the word. I just read in the newspaper that a Korean woman was arrested for beating her lover with her stiletto. Such passion. They are quite violent when it comes to boyfriends. I see women slapping, punching, and scolding their boyfriends everyday. It's like living in Melrose Place.
Couples very outwardly broadcast their relationship to others. They do so by wearing matching outfits. T-shirts, underwear, bathing suits, hoodies...it's not just for twins anymore. I think it's funny and I could never imagine this catching on in the US.
My Coworker Cindy and her Man-Candy
In Korea, when a boy and girl are "going steady", they exchange rings. These couples ring shops are set up all over the trendy parts of town and the rings can be quite expensive and elaborate. It's not an engagement, but it's a serious commitment. And yes, I've seen a girl throw her ring in the street, followed by a swift punch in the chest. They love a dramatic exit.
Isn't love lovely? Either the men here are scumbags or the women have some serious hormonal issues... I'm kidding.
Wondering what Valentine's Day will be like...considering it falls on one of the biggest Korean Holiday's of the year, Lunar New Year. Will post more on that soon.
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