Red Pen, Bad Luck? π«π
POV: I was in 9th grade, and my friend, Hana, was struggling in her math class. She asked me to help her study for the exam, and I agreed. As we were reviewing the notes, I accidentally wrote her name in red ink on the margin. She freaked out and told me that it's a bad luck superstition in Korea to write someone's name in red. I was like, "What? No way!" But she insisted that it's true.
Apparently, in Korean culture, writing someone's name in red is believed to bring bad luck or even cause arguments between the person and the writer. It's like, if you write someone's name in red, it's like you're cursing them or something. I know it sounds weird, but it's a thing in Korea. My friend Hana was so paranoid that she kept looking over her shoulder, expecting something bad to happen to her. I was like, "Hana, chill, it's just a pen!" π
But, lowkey, I started to notice that whenever I wrote someone's name in red, something weird would happen. Like, I'd write a friend's name in red on a note, and they'd forget to meet me at the coffee shop. Or, I'd write a teacher's name in red on a paper, and they'd give me a bad grade. It hits different, you know? Maybe it's just a coincidence, but it's still kinda freaky.
Anyway, I'm not saying that writing someone's name in red is actually bad luck or anything. But, if you're in Korea, you might want to steer clear of it, just in case. And, if you're a foreigner, don't worry about it too much β just enjoy the pen and paper, and don't worry about the superstitions. π€·ββοΈ
β¨ Fun Fact:
In Korea, it's also believed that writing someone's name in red can cause them to have bad luck in love. So, if you want to avoid jinxing your crush, make sure to write their name in a different color! π
π‘ Pro Tip:
When writing notes or exams in Korea, try to use a different color pen or pencil for each subject. It's a good habit to get into, and it'll help you avoid any potential bad luck. Plus, it's just a fun way to keep your notes organized! π