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Kay Yoon
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The Great Korean Dating Debate: 3 "Red Flag or Not?" Scenarios That Split the Nation
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There's a debate in Korea so intense it's been discussed on national TV - and it's not about politics or money. Here are 3 real scenarios that keep splitting couples (and the entire internet) down the middle:
1. Peeling shrimp for someone of the opposite sex š¦
Your partner is at dinner with you and someone of the opposite sex. There'are shrimps on a big plate, shell still on. Your partner reaches over and peels it for them. Kind gesture? Or something more?
2. Sharing a perilla leaf (kkaennip) šæ
Someone of the opposite sex at the table can't peel apart the stuck-together kkaennip banchan.
Your partner steps in, peels one off, and hands it to them - using their own chopsticks, the ones they'd been eating with.
Small side-dish moment - or a quiet act of intimacy that crosses a line?
3. Zipping up the coat of someone of the opposite sex š§„
It's cold, your partner notices that a person of the opposite sex has a coat zipper stuck halfway, and reaches over to zip it up for them. Everyday kindness? Or way too close for comfort?
Curious why a shrimp shell, a leaf, or a coat zipper can spark such heated debates in Korea? Let's unpack it in a lesson - it's one of the best windows into how Koreans think about boundaries, closeness, and unspoken rules in relationships...
Jul 5, 2026 10:31 PM
Kay Yoon
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English, Korean
Learning Language
English
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