"Looking for Friends for the Day"... Wedding Guests Also Go on a "Give-and-Take"

This next story is about "wedding guest poomasi (mutual aid) instead of part-time wedding guests."

Some prospective couples worry because they lack enough acquaintances to invite to their wedding venue.

In the past, people sometimes hired "paid wedding guest part-timers" for such situations, but nowadays, a concept called "wedding guest poomasi" is trending.

Recently, posts looking for wedding guest poomasi partners have been appearing one after another in open chat rooms and wedding preparation communities.

Posts like, "Looking for a prospective bride to take group photos together at a wedding venue in Gangnam in October," are common.

In open chat rooms with hundreds of members, they share the wedding date, location, and number of people needed, coordinate schedules one-on-one, and even set detailed rules—such as whether a meal must be provided, what the dress code is, and whether to play the role of a friend, coworker, or relative.

This method of taking turns attending each other's weddings to fill seats is called "mutual poomasi."

Unlike traditional paid guest agencies that involved daily wages, this form involves exchanging attendance without separate service fees or congratulatory money.

Many analyses suggest this is the result of economic burdens caused by high inflation intersecting with the practical relationship-building styles of the younger generation.

(Screen source: Danggn, KakaoTalk Open Chat)
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