From “모솔” (Motae Solo) to “자만추” (Jaman Chu) — Korean Dating Styles & Blind Date Culture
💝Korean Dating Styles Explained — From 모솔 to 자만추, and Even 집순이 vs 완전E!
안녕하세요~ I’m Hangeulia ^-^
Welcome to our fun little journey into Korean dating expressions and culture! This is the first post in my Korean Dating & Love Expressions series, where we’ll explore cute, quirky, and sometimes surprisingly deep words Koreans use to talk about relationships.
Today, we’re exploring ideas around 모솔 (motae solo) — someone who’s never dated since birth — and 자만추 (jaman chu), meaning pursuing a natural meeting. We’ll also meet 집순이 (jip-sooni) and 집돌이 (jip-dori) — Korea’s beloved homebody types — and see how they link to MBTI’s introvert (완전 I) and extrovert (완전 E) vibes.
Oh, and if you watched the dating reality show Better Late Than Single, you might remember Ji-su shyly introducing herself as a 집순이, saying she loves staying home more than going out — every 완전 I viewer nodded along ㅎㅎ
So grab your coffee (or your cozy blanket if you’re a 집순이/집돌이 type ^^) and let’s jump into the first chapter of this dating culture adventure!
💜모솔 (Motae Solo) — Born Single
If you’ve read my previous post about 모솔 (motae solo), you’ll know it means “never dated since birth.” ^^
Today, we’re moving on to 자만추 (jaman chu) — a totally different vibe in the world of Korean dating styles.
💜자만추 (Jaman Chu) — 자연스러운 만남 추구
자만추 (jaman chu) is short for 자연스러운 만남 추구 (jayeonseureoun mannam chugu), meaning “pursuing a natural meeting.”
- 자연스러운 (jayeonseureoun) = natural
- 만남 (mannam) = meeting/encounter
- 추구 (chugu) = pursuit
People who are 자만추 believe love should happen organically — maybe you bump into someone at a café🍵, meet through a hobby♪, or get introduced by friends in a very casual way⭐. No dating apps, no pressure. Just “it happened when it happened” ^^
💜소개팅 (Sogaeting) vs 자만추
In Korea, 소개팅 (sogaeting) is a blind date arranged by friends, family, or co-workers. The vibe is very different from 자만추:
| 자만추 (Jaman Chu) | 소개팅 (Sogaeting) |
|---|---|
| Meet naturally | Meet via an arranged setup |
| Happens through daily life or hobbies | One-on-one at a café or restaurant |
| “Love should flow naturally” vibe | “Let’s see if we’re a match” mindset |
| Slow build-up | Faster decision-making |
Some people are 100% one camp, while others mix both — maybe hoping for a 자만추 moment while still being open to a 소개팅 if it feels right.😉
💜집순이·집돌이 vs 완전 I or 완전 E
In Korean, 집순이👧 (jip-sooni) means a woman who loves staying home, and 집돌이👦 (jip-dori) means the same for a man. They’re basically Korea’s way of saying “homebody” — but cuter ^^
- 집순이 (jip-sooni) = homebody (woman)
- 집돌이👦 (jip-dori) = homebody (man)
- 완전 I (wanjeon I) = total introvert
- 완전 E (wanjeon E) = total extrovert
집순이/집돌이 types are usually 완전 I — people who might lean toward 자만추 because they prefer familiar settings and natural encounters over actively seeking strangers to date. Meanwhile, 완전 E types are energized by meeting new people, so 소개팅 or group events are no problem at all.
If you’ve watched Better Late Than Single, you might remember Ji-su introducing herself as a 집순이, smiling shyly as she explained she’d rather stay home than go out. Relatable for every 완전 I… “맞아… 그게 나야…” ^^;;ㅎㅎ
💛 K-drama & Reality Show Moments
- Our Beloved Summer — Choi Woong and Yeon-su’s reconnection years later? Pure 자만추 energy.
- Single’s Inferno — The initial meetings are like 소개팅 on a tropical island, tailor-made for 완전 E personalities.
- Better Late Than Single — Ji-su introducing herself as a 집순이
💜How to Use These Expressions
“난 소개팅은 별로… 난 완전 I라서 자만추 스타일이야.”
(Nan sogaeting-eun byeollo… nan wanjeon I-raseo jaman chu style-iya.) → “I’m not into blind dates… I’m a total introvert, so I prefer natural meetings.”
“난 집돌이지만 완전 E라서 소개팅 좋아해~”
(Nan jip-dori-jiman wanjeon E-raseo sogaeting joahae~) → “I’m a homebody, but I’m totally extroverted so I like blind dates.”
💜Cultural Insight
In Korea, your dating style preference often overlaps with your personality type.
- Introverts (I) → tend to prefer 자만추
- Extroverts (E) → more open to 소개팅 and social meetups
But of course, life loves to surprise us — sometimes a 완전 I ends up on a 소개팅 and has the best time, while a 완전 E patiently waits for that coffee shop meet-cute 😉
💜Final Tip
If you want to sound natural in Korean, try saying:
- “난 자만추 스타일이야~” (Nan jaman chu style-iya~) — if you prefer natural meetings.
- “난 집돌이지만 완전 E야!” (Nan jip-dori-jiman wanjeon E-ya!) — if you’re a proud homebody extrovert.
Whether you’re a 완전 I, 완전 E, or somewhere in between — You never know when or where love might find you. ^^💗
With love,
Hangeulia😊
Part 1 of the Korean Dating & Love Expressions series — Next: 썸 (Sseom) & 플러팅 (Peulleoting) — The Ambiguous Stage
