Simply put, it originated from Korean unmarried women aged 20 to 50, who wanted to experience and record the most dazzling moments in their lives without the company of the opposite sex. They go to the photography studio alone, or take wedding photos outdoors with their female friends. This "monogamous family" is becoming more and more common. According to industry sources, the price of "single wedding" is about 1 0.5 million won to 2 million won, about RMB110,000 yuan. "Four or five years ago, the concept of' single wedding' was unthinkable, and now it is gradually increasing." "Every month, customers come to ask." Accordingly, wedding dress rental, photography, makeup and other industries have also ushered in new business opportunities.

Behind such a novel phenomenon is the bitter reality that South Korea can't avoid: late marriage or non-marriage is becoming more and more common.

According to the survey, the proportion of unmarried adults in Korea accounts for 40%, which is the highest in OECD. From 1990 to 20 10, the proportion of single people living in Seoul has more than tripled, especially among highly educated women, the proportion of single people has exceeded 1/3.

The fundamental reason is that there is no "suitable" condition at the right age.

From the popular "three abandonment" crowd a few years ago, that is, abandoning love, marriage and childbirth, to the "seven abandonment" crowd that abandoned interpersonal relationships, housing, employment and dreams, the pressure on young people's lives is increasing. And young people's estimation of the cost of marriage has become higher and higher. A report published by a wedding company in South Korea pointed out that the average wedding expenses of newly married couples in South Korea are about 237.98 million won, or about 1.26 1.3 million RMB, which is hard for young people to afford, and many parents have no spare capacity to help their children bear most of the wedding expenses.

Fear of work experience "fault" is also a reason.

A survey of 20 14 in South Korea shows that 58% of the women interviewed quit their jobs because of marriage, pregnancy or childbirth. Most of them are full-time housewives, and it is difficult to find a job after leaving the workplace for many years. In fact, many unmarried women in South Korea, while pursuing high education and frequently participating in social activities, have repeatedly put off talking about marriage and missed the "best opportunity". It can be seen that the popularity of "single wedding" permeates every necessity.

The increase of monogamous families is naturally a social problem that cannot be ignored. As The Economist magazine pointed out, the low birth rate in relatively rich countries will lead to a population decline, especially in South Korea. This year, South Korean President park geun-hye also warned that the demographic dividend era is coming to an end.

Many Korean men use social networks to criticize the phenomenon that Korean women marry late or not and avoid giving birth, but this superficial accusation can't solve the problem. Many thoughtful Korean scholars point out that in modern society, parenting and housework are not exclusive to women, and it is not enough to rely solely on the government's protection policies, strengthening youth employment and ensuring housing. The most important thing is to let the whole society shoulder the responsibility, renew ideas and take action.