Korean Dictionary
How to say “Noona romance” in Korean
연상연하 커플
Yeonsangyeonha kepeul
IntermediateCulture
Usage & Context
A romantic relationship where the woman is older than the man. Very popular K-drama trope. Korean society has become increasingly accepting of age-gap relationships. The terms 누나 (older sister/woman) and 오빠 (older brother/man) take on romantic connotations in these relationships.
Example Sentence
연상연하 커플이 요즘 드라마에서 인기 있어요.
Noona romance couples are popular in dramas these days.
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