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Aug 7, 2014 · Sometimes in Korean dramas characters say "I like you" instead of "I love you". Why is this? Han and Hugh talk about what "I like you" can mean in Korean and...
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As a native English speaker BUT very much non-American, the phrase "I like you" is rarely used romantically. It just means you like someone as a person, not as a potential love interest. You can like someone of the same sex just as often as liking someone of the opposite sex, no matter what your own sexual orientation is.
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Nov 13, 2020 · When it comes to K-dramas, fans know the ins-and-outs of what it's like to get hooked and just how it may look to outsiders. Thankfully, the internet has dozens of memes that help explain just how K-drama fans feel and what others can expect.
Aug 7, 2014 · Han and Hugh talk about how “I like you” in Korean can mean more than what it means in English and why characters in Korean dramas often say “I like you” instead of “I love you”.
Feb 28, 2024 · The expression is often used in K-Drama series and became a viral sound on TikTok in early September 2023, with users posting ironic memes, comedy skits and funny videos based on the Korean catchphrase.
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