Yuri is born between Japan and South Korea

A curious exchange of comments on a Japanese forum has caught the attention of thousands of users, generating an unexpected trend that has led many to question the dynamics of relationships between Japanese and South Korean women. What started as a conversation about male beauty standards in Japan and South Korea ended up sparking a discussion about the possibility of women from both countries starting to date each other.feeding the imagination of the otaku community and giving rise to a new trend in the yuri genre.

It all started when a South Korean woman commented on a Japanese forum: «Now I understand why Japanese idols are so thin. In Japan, the thinner and slimmer a man is, the more he is considered a handsome man who takes care of his appearance. It’s not that they look skinny, but just attractive. In our country, they are extremely critical of fat men (they don’t consider them people), so handsome men are always thin.».

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This comment sparked an immediate response from a Japanese user, who expressed: “It’s sad to see how in South Korea some people have such an idealized image of Japanese men. Let’s not be fooled by either Korean or Japanese men. No matter the country, ordinary people also have their charm.».

However, it was the South Korean woman’s response that really sparked controversy: “Don’t worry. We only like handsome men. And please don’t you dare fall in love with a Korean man. They are fat, they don’t take care of themselves and they expect their wives to take care of their parents. Also, half of Korean men are criminals and to top it off, they have a small penis.» The crudeness of this comment sparked immediate and strong reactions on the forum, with one Japanese user ironically suggesting: «It’s about time Japanese and Korean women started dating each other».

Following this comment, the idea went viral on forums, generating a wave of messages supporting the notion of romantic relationships between women from both countries. One Japanese user mentioned: “My Korean friend says that many Korean girls want to date Japanese guys because of anime, while Japanese girls want to date Korean guys because of K-pop, but men from any country are the same and they suck.» This comment was met with numerous messages of agreement, with many users pointing out that perhaps the solution is to simply avoid men altogether.

On a lighter note, another user asked: “Please someone make a yuri manga with a super cute and strong Korean girl and an adorable and innocent Japanese girl» This request was enthusiastically received by the community, considering the popularity of the yuri genre in the otaku industry, which portrays romantic relationships between women.

Rumors about the possibility of relationships between Japanese and South Korean women have sparked speculation about new stories and narratives within the yuri genre. The idea of bringing together two cultures that are so close and yet so different could result in rich and engaging stories that explore not only romance, but also the cultural differences and similarities between Japan and South Korea.

«A Korean woman who says ‘don’t date Korean men’ and a Japanese woman who says ‘don’t date Japanese men’ eventually come to the conclusion that ‘only Japanese and Korean women can date’, which starts a competition of Korean women approaching Japanese women. It’s great to see how Japanese women start tweeting about touching episodes they’ve had with Korean women in the past.».
«It is worth noting that ‘in reality, same-sex couples between Japan and South Korea end up choosing to live in a country where same-sex marriage is legal, leaving their countries of origin.».
«Girls from Japan, China, and South Korea become friends through creating yuri content, while boys become friends through homoerotic movies. Japan-China-South Korea friendship!».
«Ah~~I love beautiful Chinese women and stunning Korean women. Really, I am a person who loves very, very much. Let’s stop fighting between Japan, China and South Korea… There are so many wonderful things… We should all get married and live in peace. Here at least, we get along so well, right?».
«There is no other option, you have to get on this great yuri wave».
«In conservative, Confucian countries where machismo is strong, when women get together, there is a chance that some have internalized machismo due to the brainwashing of their countries, which makes them reject other women. It’s like trying to get a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law together in the classic way. But lately this has changed, so maybe it’s not as much of a problem.».
«Honestly, I think the ‘fast, fast, don’t give up, beat them’ feeling of Korean women and the calmness and peace of Japanese women match quite well. At first, both parties may feel frustrated by the aggressiveness of Korean women and the passivity of Japanese women, but there comes a time when they suddenly understand each other. Moreover, both have a personality that cares for others and are devoted. If they collaborate, they are sure to be strong.».