Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kaheva, a Korean content creator, to explore all things Korean culture. We dive into what’s considered rude in Korea, the quirky and unexpected things Koreans love, and why relationships in Korea differ so much from those in the Western world. Tune in for fascinating insights!
Say hi to Kaheva: instagram.com/kaheva_official
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com
Podcast Production by Podders: https://Podders.io
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0:00 Intro
1:55 What is considered rude in Korea?
6:20 Why you should not look at someone when you drink
8:00 Why Korean women cover their mouth
10:25 K Pop singers vs Western singers
14:11 Why Koreans struggle to speak English
16:50 Are Koreans competitive?
21:11 American vs East Asian experiment
23:00 Why Koreans are so polite
28:00 Koreans are hyper aware of other people's judgement
29:00 Do Koreans have four fridges for food?
34:00 Why Koreans like to watch other Koreans eat
39:10 How has confucianism affected Korean society?
41:50 Why does Korea have a decline in marriage/kids?
47:00 Are gender roles important for Korean women?
51:20 How intense are Korean relationships?
1:01:01 How do Koreans view sex?
1:04:03 Is sex before marriage considered bad?
1:17:00 Are there lots of "old virgins" in Korea?
In today’s episode, I sit down with Kaheva, a Korean content creator, to explore all things Korean culture. We dive into what’s considered rude in Korea, the quirky and unexpected things Koreans love, and why relationships in Korea differ so much from those in the Western world. Tune in for fascinating insights!
Say hi to Kaheva: instagram.com/kaheva_official
Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com
Podcast Production by Podders: https://Podders.io
Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter
Say hi on Instagram: instagram.com/datingbeyondborders
0:00 Intro
1:55 What is considered rude in Korea?
6:20 Why you should not look at someone when you drink
8:00 Why Korean women cover their mouth
10:25 K Pop singers vs Western singers
14:11 Why Koreans struggle to speak English
16:50 Are Koreans competitive?
21:11 American vs East Asian experiment
23:00 Why Koreans are so polite
28:00 Koreans are hyper aware of other people's judgement
29:00 Do Koreans have four fridges for food?
34:00 Why Koreans like to watch other Koreans eat
39:10 How has confucianism affected Korean society?
41:50 Why does Korea have a decline in marriage/kids?
47:00 Are gender roles important for Korean women?
51:20 How intense are Korean relationships?
1:01:01 How do Koreans view sex?
1:04:03 Is sex before marriage considered bad?
1:17:00 Are there lots of "old virgins" in Korea?
