In Korea the word noona means older sister but a man can also use the word as an affectionate way to refer to a slightly older woman.

And when the word is used in front of a kdrama romance, it means that the female lead will be older than the man who loves her.

There are a lot of noona romances and you have to wonder why they are so popular. Here are a few theories.

People want to believe true love conquers all, even an age gap.

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