![]() ![]() Koreans believe that certain numbers hold significance. ![]() It’s similar to the superstition in the western world about the number 13. This is common in other countries in Asia, too. ![]() The number four is bad luck in South Korea. If you have to, schedule the whistling sessions after sunrise! Number Four (Bad Luck Symbols) Some also believe that whistling at night summons Korean demons and other creatures not from this world. So, what happens if you whistle at night? According to Korean superstitious beliefs, snakes love a good whistle tune at night. ![]() Whistling at night? It’s probably not a great idea if you believe in Korean superstitions. Whistle while you work? Sure, that shows you’re a happy person. The Korean phrase for “fan death” is 선풍기사망설 (seonpunggisamangseol). It’s such a widespread belief in South Korea that many consider the fan timer a lifesaving function. However, if you close the windows and doors in a room with a fan on, you’re asking for trouble. This superstition says that you’re good to go if you have some windows or doors open. Not all fan situations are wrong, though. That moving air makes it hard to breathe, so people suffocate. According to this Korean superstition, the cause of death is that the fan creates moving air around your face. Although the death threat caused by electric fans to some Koreans is a mystery to many foreigners visiting Korea, the Korean Fan Death myth is one of the more common Korean superstitions.Īlthough there’s no scientific evidence that Korean fan death is a real thing, some Koreans still believe that electric fans can cause death. Have you heard of the Korean Fan Myth? Yes, you’ve read that correctly. 손 (son) means “evil spirit.” Stay away from the dates on the calendar with “손없는날 (soneomneunnal)” written on it! Korean Fan Death Myth The calendar title is called “손없는날 달력” (soneomneunnal dallyeok | evil spirit-free day calendar). Luckily, a calendar will help you choose the correct dates to move according to this superstition.įollow this calendar and make sure that you keep bad luck away from yourself. This may cause a lot of trouble.Īccording to folklore, this activity will prevent the ghosts from heading into the heavens if you block them with your moving activities on certain days. Some believe that evil spirits will follow you to your new place. Evil spirits? Best to leave those behind! According to Korean superstition, moving to a new home on certain days of the month can bring misfortune. Giant coffee mug from a trip to India? Check. It’s moving day, so make sure you have everything packed. We’ve listed the top 14 South Korean superstitions for your reading enjoyment. The Korean superstitions below can be some great conversation topics, especially if you have some Korean friends.
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