What is Sogaeting [소개팅]?

It refers to blind date s or matchmaking , an event in which Korean singles meet new potential dates in person and eventually move on to more in-depth conversations on Kakaotalk [카카오톡] where they will exchange more conversations online and get to know each other more.

What is the difference between Pepero Day [빼빼로데이] and White Day [화이트데이]?

Pepero Day is an annual tradition where Koreans gifts Pepero to their friends, family, and loved ones while While Day is the sequel of the Valentine's Day, often reciprocated by males where they give their girlfriend, or crush a White Day gift.

What is the difference between first meeting [첫만남] and Sanggyeonnye [상견례]?

The first meeting [첫만남] is arranged when the couple decides to introduce each other to their family, often when the two is certain they will form a family shortly. Sanggyeonnye [상견례] is arranged for both families to discuss marriage details.

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