80+ Best Korean Flirting Phrases You Should Try Out + Quiz

Wanna make the heart of your special someone race? It’s easy! Learn these Korean flirting phrases!

Every Korean drama fan dreams of having a K-drama-like love life or romantic scenes. Who wouldn’t want to find love in South Korea, right?

From sweet Korean love phrases to romantic dates, everyone would want to experience that, and it would all start with flirting.

So, in this post, we’ll give you more than 80 Korean flirting phrases to try out.

But first, do you already know any good ones? Take our short quiz and see how you do! Then start expanding your Korean flirting phrases repertoire.

Korean Flirting Phrases Quiz: Test Your Skills!

Korean Flirting Phrases Challenge

Take this quiz and check how well you can flirt in Korean!

1 / 5

Does "Bogo sip-eoyo" (보고 싶어요) mean...?

Good morning

See you soon

I miss you

2 / 5

"Uri gachi yeonghwa bollae?" (우리 같이 영화 볼래?) means...

Where are you going?

Let's eat dinner together?

Do you want to watch a movie together?

3 / 5

How do you say "I love you" in Korean?

Bogo sip-eoyo (보고 싶어요)

Saranghaeyo (사랑해요)

Dangsin-eun dalkomhaeyo (당신은 달콤해요)

4 / 5

"Sim-kung-haesseo" (심쿵했어) means...

My heart skipped a beat

I got nervous

I am surprised

5 / 5

"Neo yeppeoyo" (너 예뻐요) means "You're pretty/ beautiful."

True

False

K-Drama Flirty Phrases

How did you do in the quiz? Want to learn some more? Let’s start with some Korean flirting phrases you’ll find in K-dramas:

Do You Want To Come Over For Ramen? – Ra-Myeon Meok-Go Gal-Lae?

🔊 Play 라면 먹고 갈래?

Hangul: 라면 먹고 갈래?

This one is the Korean version of the expression “Netflix and Chill”. This Korean expression is translated as “Do you want to eat ramen?” It was first used in the 2001 film “One Fine Spring Day”. Since then, the expression’s popularity has skyrocketed, and it has been used in other successful Korean dramas like “Crash Landing on You” and “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.”

Do You Wanna See Butterflies? – Na-Bi Bo-Reo Gal-Lae?

🔊 Play 나비 보러 갈래?

Hangul: 나비 보러 갈래?

The meaning of this line from “Nevertheless” is “Do you wanna see butterflies?”. It is the same as “Do you want to come over for ramen?” The main character, Na-bi, meets Park Jae-Eon at a bar right after a bad breakup. When Na-bi sees that he has a butterfly tattoo, which is also the meaning of her name, she is attracted to him. Then, Jae-Eon invites her to his place by asking if she wants to “see the butterfly.” 

How Else Should I Look At You? – Dal-Li Eo-Tteo-Ke Tteu-Ji?

🔊 Play 달리 어떻게 뜨지?

Hangul: 달리 어떻게 뜨지?

Another romantic line from a K-drama that you can use in flirting is Dal-li eo-tteo-ke tteu-ji? (달리 어떻게 뜨지?) which means “Why do you look at me like that?” “How else should I look at you?”.

This conversation between King Lee Gon and Inspector Jeong Tae-Eul is from the 2020 Korean drama The King: Eternal Monarch. Jeong Tae-Eul can’t believe what she’s hearing when “King” Lee Gon talks about his rule over the Kingdom of Corea. She thinks he is crazy and stares at him in shock, leading to this conversation. 

You’re My Person. You Belong To Me. – Non Nae Saramiya Non Nae Goya.

🔊 Play 넌 내 사람이야. 넌 내 거야

Hangul: 넌 내 사람이야. 넌 내 거야.

This phrase is one of the most iconic lines from the K-drama “Scarlet Heart: Goryeo,” which means, “You’re my person. You belong to me.” Does it also make you relive the pain and anguish from the drama? I bet it does! 

You Need To Hurry And End That One-Sided Love. – Dangsineun Geu Jjakssarangeul Ppalri Kkeunnaeya Haeyo

🔊 Play 당신은 그 짝사랑을 빨리 끝내야 해요

Hangul: 당신은 그 짝사랑을 빨리 끝내야 해요.

This phrase means, “You need to hurry and end that one-sided love.” This line could warm the heart of even the coldest person. When Ahn Min Hyuk told Do Bong Soon that he loved her, he told her that she needed to get over her crush so he could love her right away.  

Do You Like Messi? – Hok-Shi Messi Joh-A-Ha-Se-Yo?

🔊 Play 혹시 메시 좋아하세요?

Hangul: 혹시 메시 좋아하세요?

Wanna make the guy you like feel drawn to you easily? Then use the phrase Hok-shi Messi joh-a-ha-se-yo? (혹시 메시 좋아하세요?), which means, “Do you like Messi?”

This advice comes from Nan-Hee, a character in the drama “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo,” who counsels her pals to discuss sports, particularly soccer and football, with their crushes. You should immediately inquire about your crush’s favorite athlete since, according to Nan-Hee, men are drawn to women who share their hobbies. 

More K-Drama Flirty Phrases

Common Korean Flirting Phrases For First Meetings And Dates

For a country with a conservative culture, South Korea has a really unique way of flirting. What’s amazing in this culture is that they can express their feelings towards another without physical touch. Just romantic Korean phrases or Korean love phrases.

But nothing puts more pressure than the first date or first meeting. You’ll have to make a good impression so that you’ll capture their heart easily!

Here are some Korean flirting words commonly used during the first meeting and date. 

What Is Your Phone Number? – Haendeupon Beonhoga Mwoyeyo?

🔊 Play 핸드폰 번호가 뭐예요?

Hangul: 핸드폰 번호가 뭐예요?

The first thing is, of course, getting the phone number. Remember the scene in the K-drama Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) where Sunny asked for Grim Reaper’s phone number? Yes, it’s not always the man who asks for the number. It can also be the other way around.

This is where almost everything starts – by exchanging numbers. Most people nowadays spend time texting, chatting, or calling each other by phone before meeting in person. 

Do You Use KakaoTalk? (Casual) – Katokaeyo?

🔊 Play 카톡해요?

Hangul: 카톡해요?

KakaoTalk is a mobile messaging app for smartphones. When you’re in South Korea, you’ll definitely hear about it. They use this to send messages, photos, videos, and call each other. We even have an article on learning Korean with Kakaotalk, dedicated to what the app is all about.

Keep in mind that the sentence Katokaeyo? (카톡해요?) is a casual way of saying it. You should only use this when talking to someone the same age as you. If you want a more formal one, you can say Kakaotok haseyo? (카카오톡 하세요?). 

Are You Free This Weekend? – Jumaree Sigan Isseoyo?

🔊 Play 주말에 시간 있어요?

Hangul: 주말에 시간 있어요?

Asking Jumaree sigan isseoyo? (주말에 시간 있어요?), or “Are you free this weekend?” is another way of flirting with someone. It simply implies that you are asking someone out during the weekend. Remember the scene in Reply 1988 where Taek asked Deok-sun out for a movie? That’s a very subtle but sweet way of flirting with someone. 

Shall We Get Dinner Together Sometime? – Eonje Uri Gachi Jeonyeok Meogeulkkayo?

🔊 Play 언제 우리 같이 저녁 먹을까요?

Hangul: 언제 우리 같이 저녁 먹을까요?

Inviting someone over for dinner is also a way of flirting. Meeting for dinner is perfect for a romantic date. Just look at the K-drama “Business Proposal”. This is where Shin Ha-ri and Kang Tae Moo met for the first time during their blind date. 

Shall We Go For A Short Walk? – Jamkkan Sanchaekalkkayo?

🔊 Play 잠깐 산책할까요?

Hangul: 잠깐 산책할까요?

Who would’ve forgotten one of the most iconic scenes in the K-drama “Itaewon Class” where Yi-seo invited Sae-ro-yi in for a walk, even with how busy his schedule was? Well, asking someone for a walk is a simple yet romantic thing to do with your special someone. So, if you want to use that when flirting with someone, you can say, Jamkkan sanchaekalkkayo? (잠깐 산책할까요?). 

Shall We Go On A Date Together? – Uri Deiteu Halkkayo?

🔊 Play 우리 데이트 할까요?

Hangul: 우리 데이트 할까요?

One of the best feelings, when you’re in love, is being asked or asking someone for a date. It’s just like the romantic scene in the K-drama “Fight for My Way,” where Dong-man and Ae-ra kissed for the first time, and Dong-man asked Ae-ra to start dating each other. In these kinds of situations, you can say, Uri deiteu halkkayo? (우리 데이트 할까요?).

When Shall We Meet Again? – Eonje Dasi Bolkkayo?

🔊 Play 언제 다시 볼까요?

Hangul: 언제 다시 볼까요?

Can’t get enough of your first date? Well, asking, “When shall we meet again?” is a way of saying that you still want to see that person again. It’s a subtle but really heart-racing way to flirt with someone. 

Do You Want To Watch A Film? – Yeonghwa Boreo Gallae?

🔊 Play 영화 보러 갈래?

Hangul: 영화 보러 갈래?

One of the most common ways to flirt with someone is by inviting them to watch a movie. Whether in a movie house or in your own house, it’s a very intimate move to tell a person who is not your close friend or family.

More Korean Dating Words And Phrases

After The Date In Korean

Ending your day right is a really important thing to remember when you want to have a romantic relationship with someone. So, part of flirting is making sure that you let the other person feel that you think of them before you sleep. 

I Enjoyed Tonight. – Oneul Jeonyeok Jeulgeowosseoyo.

🔊 Play 오늘 저녁 즐거웠어요

Hangul: 오늘 저녁 즐거웠어요.

Who wouldn’t feel romantic during night dates? Well, K-drama fans surely have a fair share of night dates from K-dramas like Na Hee-do and Baek Yi-jin in “Twenty-Five Twenty-One”.

Letting the other person know that you enjoyed the time you spent together is also a subtle way of flirting. It will definitely increase the chance of spending more time together!

You can also say Jeulgeoun jeonyeogieosseoyo (즐거운 저녁이었어요), which means “That was a great evening.” 

I Will Take You To Your House. – Jipkkaji Taewoda Julgeyo.

🔊 Play 집까지 태워다 줄게요

Hangul: 집까지 태워다 줄게요.

Remember when Sa Hye-jun, from “Record of Youth”, walked An Jeong-ha to her house, and Jeong-ha also walked Hye-jun outside? Well, I don’t know about you, but when someone volunteers to walk me to my house, it gives me the idea that the person really cares for me. 

I Will Call You.- Jeonhwa Halgeyo.

🔊 Play 전화 할게요

Hangul: 전화 할게요.

Saying Jeonhwa halgeyo (전화 할게요) or “I will call you.” never disappoints. Knowing that someone will make his/her way to connect with you is a way of flirting. Remember the scene in Goblin between the Grim Reaper and Sunny? Admit it; they are really cute! 

Compliments In Korean

Flirting isn’t just about romantic phrases. Complimenting someone is a way of appreciating the other person. Who wouldn’t want to hear nice things about them, right?

So, here are some Korean compliments that you can use when you’re flirting. 

You Are Handsome! – Jal Saenggyeosseoyo!

🔊 Play 잘 생겼어요!

Hangul: 잘 생겼어요!

You can use this to compliment a man. In Korea, there are lots of handsome celebrities who make girls around the world go wild. So, complimenting a man on his looks is a real deal. 

You Are Pretty! – Yeppeoyo!

🔊 Play 예뻐요!

Hangul: 예뻐요!

Of course, you can compliment girls too. As you all know, South Korea has strict beauty standards, and idols and celebrities are icons of beauty both in South Korea and worldwide. So, letting the girl feel that she’s beautiful is a really nice way of flirting with them. 

More Compliments In Korean

After complimenting their looks, make sure to compliment their personality, too. Yes, many people nowadays value personality more than looks. In Korea, it’s easy to achieve a perfectly beautiful face, but a good heart comes from within.

How Do You Flirt In South Korea?

Flirting in South Korea isn’t like the kind of flirting you see in the West. Flirting in Korean culture is pretty much like what you see in Korean dramas. They use romantic, sweet, and cute phrases to touch the heart of the person they like. Aside from romantic phrases, they also flirt by acting cute, which is called aegyo (애교).

If you’re planning to start your love life in South Korea, learning Korean will greatly help. And remember that when learning Korean flirting words, you don’t have to learn only how to win the heart of your special someone; you also need to learn how to communicate with respect and act properly in front of them.

3 Pro Tips For Flirting In Korea

So, you’ve learned the phrases, but how do you actually put them into practice without a cultural misstep? Here are a few practical tips to keep in mind.

1. Master The Humble Compliment

Instead of a bold, direct line, start with a sincere and slightly shy compliment. Saying Jeongmal meotjineyo (정말 멋지네요) for “You’re really cool!” or Yeppeuseyo (예쁘세요) for “You’re pretty” with a smile is much more natural and well-received than an over-the-top pickup line.

2. Use Questions To Show Interest

A key part of flirting is showing you’re interested in them. Ask simple, polite questions like Jae-ireum mwoyeyo? (제이름 뭐예요?) for “What’s your name?” or Jumare sigan isseoyo? (주말에 시간 있어요?) for “Are you free this weekend?”

3. Mind The Formality (At First!)

This is the golden rule. Always start by using the polite “-yo” (요) ending, as shown in most of the phrases here. You can switch to more casual language later if the other person suggests it or if you become close. Using polite language shows respect, which is the most attractive trait you can lead with!

Even More Korean Phrases For Flirting

When everything goes deeper, you’re going to need more than just compliments. You’ll also need to throw some affectionate phrases that will make your heart skip a beat.

Romantic and cute Korean phrases help you level up your romance when you’re flirting with someone. So if you wanna have your K-drama-like love story, make sure that you learn some of these!

Affectionate Korean Love Phrases

Romantic Korean Phrases

Common Korean Love Words

Love Quotes In Korean

How Do You Say ‘Flirt’ In The Korean Language?

The Korean word for “flirt” is baramdungi (바람둥이). This is the right word when you wanna use it as a noun. On the other hand, chupareul deonjida (추파를 던지다) is the Korean word that you can use for the verb “flirting”.

Frequently Asked Questions About Korean Flirting

Your K-Drama Romance Awaits!

And there you have it! We’ve journeyed from iconic K-drama lines like Ra-myeon meokgo gallae? (라면 먹고 갈래?) to the essential, real-life phrases for getting a number and asking someone out. You’re now armed with everything from subtle compliments to full-on confessions like Saranghae (사랑해).

Remember, the key is to start with polite phrases, use those humble compliments, and show genuine interest, just like we covered in our flirting tips.

With these phrases in your toolkit, you’re more than ready to bring a little K-drama magic into your own love story!

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