. In the past, most of Koreans have a fixed idea that whenever couples go out for a date, most of expenses attribute to men side. = In the past, most of Koreans have a fixed idea that whenever couples go out for a date, most of the expenses attribute to men's side alone.

That’s because in the Confucius cultural basis most women didn’t have jobs except housewife and couldn’t earn money for themselves. = That’s because in the Confucius cultural basis most women didn’t have jobs except from being a housewife and couldn’t earn money for themselves.

Nowadays, however, things have changed dramatically. Most women make living by themselves and what’s more, considering mandatory military service for most men in Korea, women tend to earn more money comparing to men of same age. However, women in Korea still think it’s natural men should pay much more in date, otherwise they think it’s quite shameful. So recently, lots of discontented men brought up this complicated issues and started speaking out.

In my point of view, I think that sort of principle is absurd. Whether men or women, if one respect one’s significant other, then they can lead their way to the rational solution. Frankly, I paid much more than my girlfriend, but I knew she tried to pay for me and care for me. A little bit discontent in my mind, but I never tried to spit it out. We need time for mutual understanding, I think.

NOTE: In addition to that, Kim, a man can be considered as a gentleman if they treat their love ones in their date. However, I don't think that it's a must for men to do so.