LOCATION_DATA: SEOUL, KR

Surviving the
Seoul Dating Scene

Local data confirms it: Dating in Seoul is different. From the appearance pressure to the fast difficulty setting.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Fast

GHOSTING RATE

35%

vs 52% Nat. Avg

MALE:FEMALE RATIO

1.0:1

AVG VCI SCORE

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7.0 / 10

The "Seoul Vibe" Deconstructed

If you feel like dating here is cafe hopping, couple outfits, 100-day anniversaries., you're not crazy. Our data analysis of thousands of profiles in the KR area shows a distinct pattern.

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The #1 Complaint

"Appearance pressure" top the list of reasons why dates don't convert to relationships here.

2

The Competition

The average successful profile in Seoul has a VCI Score of 7.0. Is yours keeping up?

LOCAL INSIGHT

"In Seoul, if your first photo isn't a 9/10, you are invisible to 85% of users."

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