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Why people are ‘swiping right’ on matchmakers in South Korea
2025/2/3
What in the World
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Rachel Lee
Rachel Lee: 韩国婚介服务是一个结合传统与现代便利的行业,服务类型多样,从大众化到高端筛选不等。机构会对会员进行详细的背景审核和评分,根据职业、收入、学历等因素进行等级划分,再安排与匹配度高的对象约会。疫情期间,婚介服务需求激增,至今仍保持增长态势,这与人们寻求更高效的婚恋方式有关。一些人认为使用婚介服务令人尴尬,也存在对婚介机构客户的刻板印象,但不可否认的是,婚介服务已成为韩国婚恋市场的重要组成部分。婚介机构的媒人会积极参与约会安排,甚至会指导约会内容和地点选择,为客户提供全方位的服务。
Anna: 我工作繁忙,没有时间寻找伴侣,所以选择婚介机构寻求帮助。通过朋友介绍或参加社交活动寻找伴侣的方式效率低下,耗时耗力,且结果不确定。婚介机构则能更有效地帮我找到合适的伴侣,节省时间和精力。
Bella: 我对婚介服务的成功率持怀疑态度,认为其匹配机制不够科学合理,难以成功配对。
Robert: 我会先尝试传统的方式寻找伴侣,如果失败再考虑使用婚介服务。
Shea: 如果信任婚介人,我愿意使用婚介服务。
Amir: 我更喜欢自然而然地结识伴侣,而不是通过婚介机构安排。
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Anna: 'As I'm like working hard, I've spent so much time focusing on my work...'
Bella: 'It's a fascinating idea, but I've watched so much reality TV that I have no faith whatsoever in a matchmaking service being successful...'
Robert: 'As a last resort, I would try the traditional way first and then if it does the work, I would probably consider it.'
Shea: 'Yeah, I think I would do it. If I trusted the matchmaker, why not?'
Amir: 'I don't know. I like to organically meet people, I guess. I don't want to be... matched together.'
Deep Dive
Matchmaking agencies in South Korea are experiencing a surge in popularity as young people seek alternatives to dating apps. The agencies offer a structured approach, screening profiles and matching individuals based on various factors, including occupation and education. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly boosted demand, leading to record sales for many agencies.
- Matchmaking agencies in South Korea are booming, with nearly 1000 operating nationwide.
- COVID-19 pandemic increased demand, leading to a 40% sales increase in some agencies.
- Agencies use a grading system based on factors like occupation, income, and education.
- Fees range from $1400 to $7000.
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