Most of you are fans of K-dramas, and go googly-eyed over the handsome Korean men in the dramas, right? đ Donât you wish that you too, could enjoy the company of an oppa, even if just for a day? You donât have to wish for it anymore, because it has now been made available! No boyfriend, no problem! Rent a handsome oppa and enjoy his company instead! Thereâs just one slight catch: handsome oppas are only for rent if youâre a foreign tourist in South Korea. (Which means you canât rent him if youâre in other countries.)
Oh My Oppa!
Photo Credit: Oh My Oppa FacebookNo, I did not replace the word âGodâ with âOppaâ. Oh My Oppa really is the name of the private tour platform in South Korea that offers local men as your guide and friend while youâre vacationing in their country. In other words, your very own oppa for the day! đ
Oh My Oppa started out as a joke initially, but then people loved it and business boomed. Currently, according to its website, they have a selection of nine oppas for you to choose from, with the main purpose of helping you understand Korean culture, history, and traditions better.Â
And What Do The Oppas Do?
Photo Credit: Oh My Oppa FacebookThink of the oppas as âbrosâ who are willing to take you around, introduce you to their country, keep you company, and take pictures for you. Each of the oppas have different interests and available schedules, so make sure you check them out first.
Based on their interests, they may or may not be able to engage in conversation or activities that you prefer instead. Both you and your oppa are allowed to engage in activities that require extra payment, such as eating (obviously you have to eat), or visiting a theme park maybe; provided both parties agree. Sources differ on whether you have to cover your oppaâs expenses though, so if youâre booking an oppa, make sure you clarify! đ
The Oppa-Selection Process
Photo Credit: Oh My Oppa FacebookNo, not by you, but by the company. Oh My Oppa adheres to strict guidelines when they take in oppas. They can hardly just take in anyone, because you wouldnât want an unrefined, boorish oppa that knows nothing about his country, would you? Worse, what if heâs a criminal (gasp!)? In order to qualify being a knight in shining armour for us, they have gone through a meticulous selection process, so donât worry. Also, bookings must be made 48 hours in advance, so book your oppa early! â€
Say goodbye to travelling alone in South Korea, not when you can have a handsome oppa to take you around! What do you think? Would you rent an oppa, or youâre a strong, independent woman who donât need no man? đ