Do you have a friend who loves Korea and Korean culture? Maybe they watch a lot of Korean dramas or simply love the Korean language! Here are some Korean gift ideas for anyone who loves Korea!
In this blog post you will find 40+ gift ideas for Korean drama lovers, Korean food lovers, Korean beauty and fashion lovers, Korean travel, language and culture lovers and K-pop lovers.
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(First Published 2020 /-Updated in 2022)
K – Drama Lover Gift Ideas
Viki Subscription
Viki is an online streaming platform where you can watch Kdramas as well as dramas from other countries. There is a free option but the subscription option allows you to watch with no ads as well as gain access to new shows. While there is no gift voucher option you can pay for a month or year and then cancel the subscription meaning you the subscription will last for however long you subscribed for before you cancelled.
Korean Drama Mug
This is a perfect mug to watch Kdrama’s in. What else would a Korean drama lover use while watching a K-drama?
Netflix Gift Card
We all know Netflix have a lot of Korean dramas on the platform plus other content. They offer gift cards so why not gift one.
Kdrama and Chill Sweatshirt
This K-drama and Chill sweatshirt is perfect fr that person who does exactly that! Maybe you can pair it with a Netflix gift voucher and you are good to go!
Funny K-drama T-Shirt
If a sweatshirt does not cut it then maybe a t-shirt will do that is useful and fun to wear.
K-Drama Tour in Korea
If you know someone who is visiting Korea soon then why not book them a Kdrama tour or give them the money for it and let them book it! Either way they will enjoy visiting all the shooting locations.
Jewellery
Some of the most memorable items in Korean Dramas are the jewellery that they wear. A pair of earrings are a perfect gift.
True Beauty Webtoon Illustrated Book
If you know someone who loves the k-drama True Beauty, then this Korean drama could be a perfect present.
K-drama Illustatrion Prints
If you are looking for a present for a Korean drama lover then these illustrations might just be a hit.
Korean Food Lover Gift Ideas
Snack Fever Box
If you know someone who loves Korean snacks then this snack box may be a perfect gift!
Korean Recipe Book
What better way to learn about Korean foods than to make them at home with a recipe book!
Dolsot Bibimbap Stone Bowl
There is a high chance that any Korean food lover has tried Bibimbap, so why not purchase a hot stone bowl so that they can have one at home!
Chopsticks
Why not purchase some chopsticks to go with the Dolsot Stone Bowl. In Korea chopsticks tend to be made from stainless steel/metal.
Korean Ramyeon Pack
Gift to a Korean Restaurant
Why not give a meal as a gift to a Korean restuarant? Koreean BBQ is always a good choice!
Korean Language Learner Gift Ideas
Talk To Me in Korean Language Books
I love Talk to Me in Korean and I feel they are great for Korean language learners. You can filter the books based on level such as beginner or intermediate. They have grammar books, workbooks, vocabulary books and more.
Hangul Wall Art/Poster
These lovely hangul wall art/posters are perfect for the language learner who loves pretty wall hangings.
Korean Flashcards
Flashcards are perfect for Korean language learners. These flashcards are available as an e-book and hard copy.
Italki Gift Cards
Italki is a great place to find a Korean language teacher and take private lessons. Italki is perfect to purchase someone a gift card to use to pay for lessons.
Korean Travel and Culture Gift Ideas
Korea Travel Guide
If you have a friend who would love to visit Korea then this cute Korea travel guide would be perfect as a gift.
Seoul at Night City Tour
When you get the chance to visit Seoul you may want to go on night tour around Seoul! Perfect for someone who has always wanted to visit Seoul.
Flight to Korea
This is probably one of the best gifts to give to someone who loves Korea. The best place to look is skyscanner!
Korean Culture Dictionary
This book is literally an A-Z about Korea and Korean culture. It is a perfect gift for anyone who wants to learn more about Korean culture.
Kakao Friends Mugs
KakaoTalk is a free mobile instant messaging application from South Korea and is popularly known along with the characters from Kakao friends.
Saranghaeyo Finger Charm Necklace
Seoul Illustrated Book
Korean Street Digital Art Print 
Seoul Postcards
Teach English as a Foreign Language Course
If you have a loved one that loves South Korea and is also a citizen of UK, U.S, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand then they will be eligible to apply to teach English as a second language in Korea (which I have done before). PS. I recommend the combined course since it has a practical unit in person in the UK. If you are not based in the UK you do the online course.
Seoul Wall Printable
If travelling to South Korea is not an option a Seoul wall hanging may just be the perfect gift! Add a frame to it will be perfect!
Daebak Box
The Daebak box allows you to discover and explore Korean products once a season. Each box ships in March, June, September, and December. If you are feeling generous you can purchase an annual subscription, if not a one season box would still be a great gift.
Makgeolli Home Brew Kit
This home brew kit is great for making your own traditional Korean alcohol at home. Perfect for those who love a drink!
K-pop Lover Gift Ideas
BTS Wall Art
For BTS lovers these wall art printable are lovely features to any room. Add a frame to it and it they will love it!
Kpop Mystery Box
If you know someone who has a favourite Kpop group then a mystery box may just be what you should get them.
Kpop Posters
Kpop posters and photocards are a lovely minimal gift for a Kpop lover!
Seoul Kpop Tour
If you know someone visiting Korea and loves k-pop then this Seoul kpop tour is perfect!
BT21 Items
BT21 are characters from the messaging app Line. Each character reflects the members of the boy group BTS in different ways. A BT21 gift would go down well with a BTS lover.
Kpop Dictionary
Kpop Magnetic Bookmarks
This is a great gift for any book lovers that also love kpop!
Jumunjin Beach Scenery Picture
This is a bus stop at Jumunjin Beach where the boy group BTS have filmed a shoot. It is beautiful for any room.
BTS UNO
K Beauty and Fashion Lover Gift Ideas
Modern Hanbok
Traditional Hanboks are traditional Korean attire, which were traditionally worn daily but now worn on special occasions. Modern hanboks are designed to incorporate contemporary elements. Any hanbok lover or Korean culture would love a modern hanbok as a gift.
Holika Holika Jeju Aloe Face And Bodycare Set
The aloe gel from Holika Holika is a popular product on its own so this gift set is perfect as a gift set item for that Korean beauty lover!
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser 150ml
This COSRX cleanser is a popular cleanser that any Korean beauty lover would appreciate!
Seoulista Beauty Correct and Calm Hero Pack
Can you talk about K-beauty and not mention facemasks? This Seoulista gift pack is lovely for a K-beauty lover.
LengBox
Lengbox is the UK’s number Korean beauty box and they ship worldwide!
Sulwhasoo – Signature Beauty Kit
This Sulwhasoo kit is perfect for a k-beauty lover!
I Hope You Found Something!
With over 40 gift ideas, I hope you were able to find some Korean gift ideas for that Korea Lover in your life 🙂
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