Here’s What “Gold Miss” Means In Korea — And Why It’s Actually A Positive Thing

When it comes to the subject of marriage, non-Koreans can look into Korean dramas to get an idea as to what Korean people may think about it.

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In most dramas, Koreans usually think of marriage as the end goal.

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Just check out the final episodes of the dramas you’ve watched — most of them end up with the two leads marrying each other, right?

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In real life, though, the proportion of traditional marriage in Korea is decreasing.

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Along with this is the increasing number of “Gold Miss” in Korea.

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And according to the Korean women interviewed by ASIAN BOSS, being a “Gold Miss” is actually a positive thing! The term means “capable women who don’t get married, but instead live independently and enjoy their lives.”

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One Korean woman said that because she’s busy studying to get a doctoral degree, she may actually end up becoming a “Gold Miss”.

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She may become one, if she’s past her mid-thirties and gets a stable job in the future.

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It’s actually a favorable idea, since being a Gold Miss means you can enjoy your life without getting married, after all.

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Another Korean woman gave her valuable insight when she mentioned that the term is a bit sexist, since older men who aren’t married aren’t called “Gold Mister”.

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Finally, another Korean woman expressed her admiration for women who fall under the definition of Gold Miss.

They seem like women who are really focused on their careers.

– Korean woman interviewed by ASIAN BOSS

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Gold Miss women are confident in who they are, so they can enjoy their lives on their own terms — and isn’t this something that we all should strive for, in the end?

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Want more insight about Korean people’s view on marriage? Check out the next article below to read more!