u/nullineta

I would like to learn a foreign language and after a long time of deciding, I’ve finally narrowed it down to two options: Japanese and Korean! The problem is, I can’t figure out which one would suit me better.

Japanese - I’ve always been obsessed with Japan (not because of anime). I like Japanese horror movies like Ringu and Ju-on: The Grudge. I also love reading about Japanese culture and history.

Korean - I’ve found myself very curious about Korean language/culture. I enjoy the way it sounds and its writing system Hangul. I sometimes like to write Korean letters on paper or in the air with my finger. Of course, I know there are more Japanese resources/media than Korean.

How do I decide?

I want to learn one of these three languages!

Russian - I enjoy watching videos about everyday life in Russia (village life, school, etc.) and I could probably see myself visiting Russia one day when the war is over.

Japanese - I’ve always been drawn to Japan, its culture, history, folklore, scenery, and horror movies like Ringu and Ju-on: The Grudge but the number of kanji is kinda intimidating me. I wouldn’t mind visiting Japan either.

Korean - I started dabbling in Korean and found it challenging but somewhat interesting. South Korea also has some good horror movies and folklore that I find interesting and the writing script would be easier than Japanese.

What do you think?