It’s now a common thing in Korea for people to socialize about blood types. We make assumptions about someone’s character or behavior through his or her blood type. The whole blood type hype began when a Japanese scientist Takeji Furukawa assigned specific character traits to each blood group back in 1972. Although medical experts assume the widespread belief is completely groundless, the thought has become an important factor for people that are trying to find a new date or love.

There have been countless testimonials from people who went on blind dates. And these people have one thing in common. They all have become an advocate of the credo defining characters in accordance with blood types. Of course the information people pay attention to before a blind date is a partner’s appearance, academic and family background. However, as each partner or date reveals typical traits of a blood type described in various sources, people are adding the blood type information as a tool to assume and understand partners’ character in advance. Interestingly enough, this news is not an isolated case, but a prevailing phenomenon in our society.

A recent survey conducted by a famous matchmaking agency showed that seven out of ten women believe blood type is an important factor in selecting a date. Furthermore, the survey found that a man with AB blood was the most unwelcome. Blood type B and A followed. Blood type O was ranked as the most favored.
Just in case you are planning to go on a blind date, here is a little information provided by people who have carefully analyzed blood types.

type O: They have strong control of their emotions. They are unyielding and full of self confidence. They tend to be very calm and patient.

type A: They are mildly mannered. They tend to worry much and are very cautious with everything. They are self-sacrificing.

type B: They are extremely sensitive, yet very sociable. They are cheerful and independent.

type AB: Simply put, they are blood type B on the outside, and blood type A on the inside.