Imagine strolling through the pathways of the beautiful Cherry Blossom festivals in South Korea, only to realize that you are alone since 2024 started. That is incredibly frustrating and yet relatable for most youngsters in South Korea today. As the Cherry Blossom festivals are ongoing this 2024, the thoughts of spending these magnificent moments alone are just so sad and painful. That is why South Korea is experiencing the rising trend of “hired companions” for accompaniment in sweet Cherry Blossom dates. So, what are these paid companion trends and what services do they offer? Let’s find out together in the following complete report.
The Rising Trend of “Hired Companions” for Cherry Blossom Dates in South Korea 2024
As Cherry Blossoms have now begun to fully bloom across the nations, many people are getting carried away in the sweetness and melancholy of this beautiful moments, especially in South Korea. Apparently, these feelings of melancholy then resulted in an intriguing new trend: hired companions for paid dates.
Everything started last week when multiple reports revealed this new trend among office workers in South Korea. Multiple posts appeared on various Korean online communities, seeking for hired companions to go together with them on Cherry Blossom dates in South Korea this 2024.
“I’m looking forward to spending a day eating out and enjoying the cherry blossoms with someone. It’s a great way to learn and prepare for awesome dates with future partners.”
A community post.
What Does the Service Entail at What Cost?
The post does look suspicious and seems desperate, but it’s not unique. Lately, many similar requests have popped up across various online communities. These requests not only vary in the services sought but also share a common theme: seeking romantic company to enjoy Cherry Blossom dates in South Korea in 2024.
One post mentioned a willingness to pay 20,000 KRW (about 15 USD) per hour for an 8-hour date. The companion hired would also get optional transportation services, two delicious meal packages, and dessert. Moreover, the client has specified that no physical contact is necessary during the dates, except maybe brief hand-holding in crowded or potentially hazardous situations.
For these services and conditions, the client is ready to offer a down payment of 50,000 KRW (approximately 37 USD). They also plan to formalize the agreement through a professional electronic labor contract.
Simultaneously, other ads have surfaced seeking companions for a 4-hour Cherry Blossom viewing session, offering 70,000 KRW (around 51.8 USD). These posts not only specify the companion’s gender and age but also emphasize the importance of their MBTI personality type, which has gained significant attention in South Korea’s social scene.
Furthermore, some clients are offering a car pick-up service for the companions. One such offer notably mentioned the possibility of hands briefly touching over the car’s gear stick, marking the maximum extent of expected physical contact during the dates.
A New 2024 Trend of Enjoying Cherry Blossom Dates in South Korea
With the arrivals of Cherry Blossoms across the nations, similar postings have emerged in other online communities. This becomes a new and unconventional 2024 trend of celebrating the Cherry Blossom beauty of South Korea even when you have no partners or spouses for dates.
However, as requests increase and the trend grows, many have expressed empathy for the clients. This rising trend also signifies how much citizens of South Korea desire for companionships. Amid their severely demanding working life, it seems that they have very little time to build a proper social life and courtship that they must resort to such approach during this crucial time of year.
Yet, at the end of the day, it is most intriguing how Cherry Blossom festivals in South Korea managed to raise such unconventional trends in 2024. Furthermore, since the rise of Korean hallyu waves, Cherry Blossom dates have grown immensely popular among global K-culture fans that people flock from overseas to experience it firsthand in South Korea.
Therefore, this rising hired companion may also become a trend that is popular among local and overseas travelers.
Don’t you think so too? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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