The color black often evokes negative thoughts, as it embodies mystery and gloom. However, Black Valentine (April 14) is a day celebrated annually by many young people in South Korea. Why is there a Black Valentine’s Day?
Surely, most young people have heard of Red Valentine on February 14 and White Valentine on March 14, but few know about Black Valentine on April 14. If February 14 is the occasion for girls to give gifts to boys, and March 14 is the chance for boys to reciprocate, the meaning of Black Valentine is unrelated to couples in love at all.
Black Valentine is a day dedicated to singles.
What is Black Valentine?
Black Valentine (also known as Black Valentine’s Day) originated in South Korea and is a day reserved for those still searching for their perfect match or those who embrace the single lifestyle. In a lighthearted way, as modern youth would say, Black Valentine is a day for the “singles.”
What to do on Black Valentine?
On April 14, Black Valentine, lonely individuals in South Korea gather together, dressed in black to embody the spirit of Black Valentine. On this day, singles enjoy traditional black noodles (Jajangmyeon) while sharing and discussing their love lives.
Contrary to its gloomy name, Valentine’s Day is an occasion for singles to engage in fun and entertaining activities with family and friends. Instead of “savoring” their loneliness like on Red Valentine or White Valentine, singles dress up, stroll through the streets with friends, shop, and treat themselves to their favorite gifts.
Traditional dish for Black Valentine on April 14.
Today, Black Valentine on April 14 is celebrated not only in South Korea but is also widely recognized and enthusiastically embraced by young people across Asia, including Vietnam. In fact, even on Red Valentine (February 14) or White Valentine (March 14), singles gather happily without waiting for Black Valentine.
For those who embrace the single lifestyle, Black Valentine (April 14) is an opportunity to engage in various entertaining and enjoyable activities.
You can freely treat yourself to a favorite item such as a dress, a pair of shoes, or anything else you love.
Go to the cinema and watch a favorite movie. Note: Avoid romantic films.
If you’re looking for your significant other, consider joining clubs for singles. You might just find your match. Black Valentine is also a time to spend quality moments with family and friends by cooking favorite dishes and enjoying them together.
Black Valentine carries an additional message, serving as a reminder for those who are lonely to appreciate themselves and to seek out their soulmate.
Regardless of the color, every love celebration is sweet for everyone.
Meaningful wishes for singles on Black Valentine
1. Wishing you a joyful Black Valentine on April 14 with wonderful friends. May you soon find your true love.
2. Not having a partner doesn’t mean you’re unattractive or unable to win hearts; it simply means your love god is distracted. Happy Black Valentine on April 14.
3. If you’ve been through a breakup and lost faith in love, this Black Valentine, open your heart and give others a chance.
4. Eat your favorite foods, do the things you want to do, get a new hairstyle, buy a new book… Your happiness is in your hands; don’t depend on any guy. Have a fun Black Valentine.
5. Black Valentine is an opportunity for you to treat yourself well. Remember, if you don’t value yourself, no one else will. If no guy gives you flowers or gifts, why not treat yourself and your amazing friends to meaningful gifts?
This year, Black Valentine falls on Friday, April 14, 2023.
