Korean Dictionary
How to say “Black Day” in Korean
블랙 데이
beullaek dei
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
블랙 데이 on April 14th is a uniquely Korean unofficial holiday where singles who did not receive gifts on Valentine's Day or White Day gather to eat jjajangmyeon (black bean paste noodles) and commiserate. The day has a humorous self-deprecating quality popular among young Koreans. 블랙 데이 reflects Korea's unique calendar of monthly themed romantic holidays.
Example Sentence
블랙 데이에 솔로인 친구들과 짜장면을 먹었어요.
On Black Day I ate jjajangmyeon with my single friends.
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