2/14 Talk about how Koreans celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion in Korea just like in the West.

ex> My mother used to make me the dish on special occasions.

Couples in love usually go out for a romantic dinner or go to a performance.

ex> Couples in love call each other every day.

However, Koreans celebrate Valentine’s Day in our own unique way as well.

It’s a custom for girls to buy chocolates for their boyfriends or guy friends.

The ladies get their turn to be treated exactly a month later on White Day. On that day, it’s the guys’ turn to reciprocate and buy the girls candy.

* get one’s turn: ~의 차례가 되다

ex> You’ll get your turn to speak later.

Gift-giving customs aside, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to profess one’s love for someone.

* profess one’s love: 사랑을 고백하다

ex> He was too shy to profess his love for her.

cf> I confessed my mistake to everyone.

There are even services that provide special events for people wanting to plan a romantic date.

@ It’s the other way around.  반대로 해.

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1.      We go to the restaurant on special occasions.

2.      There were couples in love everywhere in the park.

3.      I was happy to finally get my turn.

4.      I finally decided to profess my love for her.