K-drama vs Reality: Why South Koreans love fantasy romance but remain single and childless

Are expectations of the young falling short of the perfect romance seen in Korean dramas?

Seven out of ten South Koreans think cohabiting is a better idea than marriage, according to the 2022 Korea Social Survey. The country already has the lowest birthrate in the world - why does marriage seem like a bad idea in South Korea?

Living together before marriage is still a taboo, but check out how some South Koreans are willing to challenge social norms.

00:00 Does reality match up to K-drama romance?
01:00 How K-drama storylines are changing
02:37 Economic difficulties getting in the way of love
03:06 Why cohabitation is on the rise in South Korea
04:37 A Korean couple shares their cohabitating experience
06:01 Will recognising cohabiting couples help boost birth rates in South Korea?

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