Q&A for How to Do Aegyo (Cute in Korea)

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    Is it awkward to hear Korean words pronounced by non-native speakers with a poor Korean accent?
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    A little bit, but if you keep practicing you'll get better, you may even be able to get the accent down.
  • Question
    Could I do aegyo if I'm not Korean?
    Echomocha
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    Yes, but it may seem stranger in western countries and not as effective.
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    Can I go to a Korean school and be from a western country?
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    Yes, most Korean schools accept students from all over the world.
  • Question
    Why would people want to be a Koreaboo and act and try to be Korean?
    Rose Kim Kang
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    Some people really like the culture. It's just something that many people have a goal for.
  • Question
    How do I learn how to speak Korean?
    Community Answer
    Reference Speak Korean as a starting point.
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    Is it necessary to learn the Korean script before doing Aegyo?
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    Of course not! Aegyo is just the act of acting cute or having innocent charms; it just happens that 'aegyo' is a Korean term. You don't have to learn Korean to do Aegyo, although it may be helpful to know some phrases. (Also, on a side-note: Korean's script - Hangul - is actually very easy to learn; far simpler than some other Asian languages, such as Japanese.)
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    Would it be weird if a non-Korean person did this?
    Nina Zhan
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    It is not as effective in other countries and as a warning to you, others might think you are weird. But, what I did was that I just threw in a little bit of it like the voice but nothing else.
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    Is it possible to be able to do aegyo before you even know about it and what it means?
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    Yes! My friends have always told me that I was cute and I even did a lot of aegyo before a friend said that what I do reminds her of aegyo! That's when I learned about it.
  • Question
    Do k-pop stars do this?
    Lera Frankovskaya
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    If you look at videos behind the scenes or k-pop idols "vlive" (app) videos, you sometimes may see ayego there.
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    What if I’m not good at 'do aegyo' and it doesn’t suit me?
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    You can practice until you're better, but if it doesn't suit you, you may want to avoid doing it. If it's not done right, aegyo can be really cringey (watch Koreaboo aego compilations for examples).
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    How do I pronounce aegyo?
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    So you say first Air or a slightly shortened version of air like An 'e' sound. And then, you say gyor. But don't make the 'or' part of it sound for too long or emphasize it too much.
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    Can I live in Korea even if I'm American?
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    Yes. Korea is a wonderful place to live. Not only Koreans live there, but people from other countries live there, too. You'll find that many Koreans are interested in getting to know Americans.
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    Can a Filipino go to a Korean university? And also, how do Koreans get "Glass Skin"?
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    Yes, a Filipino/Filipina can go to a Korean University. Koreans' get glass skin by doing daily skincare routines. Look up on Google, "10 step skincare routine" or "How to get Korean glass skin".
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    I'm half Korean but I don't look like it at all. Any tips on how to look more Korean?
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    Try facial exercises. Double-cleanse your face. Use sunscreen daily. Exfoliate dead skin. Koreans have big eyes. Use skin tone tape throughout the day to naturally make your eyes bigger.
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    What happens when a Korean person likes me?
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    Try and be friendly with them. If you don't like them back, that's OK too.
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