Why does the color of skin matter? You ever heard of the saying different strokes for different folks? Related: Name: Vee Nationality: Philippines Vee met her husband through a language exchange and travel website because he was asking for travel advice for the Philippines. They met up in her hometown and the rest they say is history. What are the benefits of dating a Korean man? Sure, he was such a gentleman and makes sure I am well taken cared for, etc. I think these traits are not specific to Korean men only. Maybe in a sense, Korean men in general are chivalrous in one way or another when it comes to dating. What are the downsides to being with a Korean man? They work too hard which means not having ample time to hang out. Compared to other countries, this type of behavior is quite common. What are some of the cultural differences between your country and Korea? Also, Koreans work too hard, I believe. In my country, it doesnt matter how old you are or your position. You will get respected anyway. What are some common misconceptions about Korean men? Not all Korean men are sweet or romantic. A lot of ladies around the globe swoon from the handsome idols on Korean entertainment. They believe in K-drama actors or idols and their characters to the point of thinking all or most Korean men look like one or act like one. Another misconception is living in Korea is heavenly or a paradise. Many struggles can be felt here especially among foreigners. Again, this country has only recently opened its doors to foreigners and a lot of misinformation about foreigners is still going around. It takes time to get used to the Korean way of life and thinking. What advice would you give to someone wanting to date a Korean man? Marry or be with a man not because he is Korean but because of who he is. Cultural differences can always be an issue between interracial couples, but I believe personality clashes are more critical than cultural ones. It is tough to be in an interracial relationship especially here in Korea, so it is vital to be with someone who respects and accepts who you are. Also, having standards based on shallow perceptions and foundations must be avoided. Related: Name: Laura Nationality: England Laura met her Korean boo thang through Tinder after living in Seoul for eight months. What are the benefits of dating a Korean man? Dating a Korean guy has enhanced my expat experience: helping me out with problems, translating, going on trips together in his car, learning some of the language, the compliments, and no game playing. What are the downsides to being with a Korean man? Of course there are drawbacks like language barriers, miscommunications, different relationship expectations, and culture clashes. What are some of the cultural differences between your country and Korea? From a dating point of view the main difference is how quickly things move. There is no second guessing if a guy likes you or not because he will make it clear he does straight away. Talking about things like marriage are common place from the offset he asked my views on marriage on our second date. Men here seem a lot more respectful, tell you how beautiful you are, and are very openly caring and gentlemanly. For example my boyfriend will carry my bags, open doors, and help me with anything. What are some common misconceptions about Korean men? What advice would you give to someone wanting to date a Korean man? Go in with an open mind and an open heart and, as with dating in any country or culture be cautious, sensible and most of all enjoy it! Related: Name: Deborah Nationality: France Deborah met her beau for coffee after one night of talking nonstop on a dating app. She was so impressed when she met Gunwoo, a handsome Korean rookie actor. What are the benefits of dating a Korean man? You feel like a princess when dating a Korean, but it changes when your relationship becomes serious. I feel safe with Gunwoo and he helps me a lot with the living in Korea. He found my new apartment and took care of all of it. What are the downsides to being with a Korean man? After that, I never allowed it again. Korean guys are unable to express their feelings so they just get angry without telling you what the problem is. It can cause you to fight all the time. What are some of the cultural differences between your country and Korea? Unfortunately, many Koreans are not open minded enough and judgmental. What are some common misconceptions about Korean men? Foreigner girls mostly watch K-dramas and expect Korean guys to be the same in real life. Some are romantic, but I hate to burst your bubble. What advice would you give to someone wanting to date a Korean man? I can say I found my soulmate, and you can all find yours. Talk a lot because expressing yourself is really important. Related: Name: Mika Nationality: USA Mika met her boyfriend in a bar in Hongdae while he was celebrating his birthday with friends. Sometime during the night, they ended up sitting next to each other and began talking. What are the benefits of dating a Korean man? What are the downsides of dating a Korean man? What cultural differences have you noticed? What are the most common misconceptions of dating Korean men? One misconception that annoys me as a black woman is that Asian men in general are weak, both physically, mentally and emotionally. There are weak men of every race and ethnicity, just like there are strong men. What advice can you give to women seeking love in Korea? Related: Name: Rein Nationality: Belgium Rein met her husband on an online language exchange program where she was matched with her future husband who wanted to make international friends. After talking through Skype and Kakaotalk for one year, she moved to Korea to study, met him and they immediately clicked. There are no benefits or downsides to dating a Korean man. They are just like all other men from any other nationality. I guess the question should be, what are the benefits and downsides to dating a guy in general. What cultural differences have you noticed? I married someone that fit me, thus we pretty much are on the same page about everything. What are the most common misconceptions of dating Korean men? I went to university in Korea and I know countless western university students who got their hearts broken by Korean men. Not because of those guys, but because of their expectations of them. Korean men are not like the K-dramas. This just shows the woman has a close-minded view. I know plenty of Korean men who date dark skinned girls with brown eyes and love them for who they are. What advice can you give to women seeking love in Korea? Every single Korean guy has his own personality and taste. Also, Muslim girls often ask me if it would be too hard for them to date Koreans as they eat a lot of pork. It is not a problem if you date someone after finding out that they respect your culture and values. There are enough Koreans who are very respectful about those things. My husband understands this and makes sure everyone at a gathering does too. Lastly, do not act like a five year old when you see a nice guy. In dramas, Koreans love helpless and fragile girls. He was studying for his last semester in business school. What are the benefits of dating a Korean man? The benefits I found is you can learn a different culture, language, and get to know Korea from a local. This is not exclusive for just Korean man, but any international relationship includes those aspects. I love him because of who he is as a person and not just his nationality. What are the downsides of dating a Korean man? I dated both Latino and Korean men men and had very good and very bad experiences. It depends on the person. When I met my current boyfriend, everything was so easy and cultural differences never matter. What cultural differences have you noticed? I dated Latino man, and I found in my personal experience, Korean men are somehow less expressive in complementing his partner and showing PDA. What advice can you give to women seeking love in Korea? I think some people believe when they date Korean men, they will date their favorite actors or singers, and somehow they expect them to behave the way they see them on tv or movies. In reality, the only thing Korean men share with the actors is the language, some cultural aspects and some physical aspects too. Each person is unique. Loving, respecting, and admiring that uniqueness makes a couple to stay together or break up. Related: Love will come to you in any way, shape or form. He can be from anywhere in the world. Good luck and be happy everyone! And that applies to relationships anywhere! Thanks to all the couples for sharing their stories! I absolutely loved reading about all the stories, tips, advice that these women have shared about dating Korean men. Of course your k-dramas have created this illusion of an over romanticised version of dating a Korean man. But so interesting to hear about the experiences, the cultural differences yet how it has worked so well for these women. I am in a mixed-race marriage and I love ever minute of it, not matter the ups and downs. Tell him or call him to eat and drink then you could ask him subtly. Is it a joke? The working strategy would be using your best trustworthy friend to ask him what he think of you. He is so kind, gentle, protective and manly….. Sadly, i only developed feelings for him on my 3rd night in the hostel though i have to say i fell hard…… he is a fun person and yet responsible. My friends told me to continue chatting with him thru SNS, which i did. Are Korean guys this unresponsive or is it a simple — not interested. Men are all the same no matter which country or culture you come from. If he likes you, he will make time for you. He will text you. I am also married to a Korean gentleman. I agree with Vee that you should not date a Korean man because he is Korean but because of who he is. I have heard about sob stories of Philippine women who were abused here because they are foreigners. Luckily, my husband is so kind and his attitude did not change after marriage. FYI, he told me that im like a little sister for him.
