Korean · Culture & Society
소개팅
sogaeting
Also written: sogae-ting; blind date; arranged introduction
A one-on-one blind date or introductory meeting arranged through a mutual acquaintance, usually with romantic possibilities in mind.
Literal meaning
an introduction meeting
Cultural context
Sogaeting combines 소개, 'introduction,' with the borrowed ending from 'meeting.' The person arranging it usually knows both sides and creates the opportunity, but the participants decide whether to continue.
How dramas use it
A sogaeting can create a first meeting, jealousy, mistaken identity, family pressure, workplace awkwardness, or the realization that a character is interested in someone else.
Usage & formality
A sogaeting is generally a one-on-one introduction. It differs from meeting, a group dating setup in which several people meet socially.