Sometimes saying “I Love You” in English just isn’t enough. Trust me — my Kpop boy band posters just don’t seem to reciprocate the feeling. I’d like to think it’s because they don’t understand English. If you talk to your posters and don’t hear anything back, or if you’re just plain curious, the following will help you say I love you or pick guys/girls up in different Asian languages.

DISCLAIMER: Take note, some of these…I probably wouldn’t use. Either on posters or people. Some of these aren’t entirely accurate — I’m not fluent in any of these languages. (한국어를 좀 말할수있다.) Also, I can’t guarantee success, so don’t immediately expect your posters to talk back right away. Or talk for that matter. (Speaking of posters, OH! we are giving away SNSD posters + CDs!)

IN CHINESE
Wo ai ni (我爱你)- I love you.
nee hun pyaow-lyahng (你很漂亮) – You are very beautiful
ni hen ke ai (你很可愛) – You are very cute.
wo xiang ni (我想念您)- I miss you.
ni you nanpengyou ma (你有男朋友吗) – Do you have a boyfriend?
zuo wo nan peng you (能您出去與我) – Can you be my girlfriend?
wo yao wen ni (我要吻你) – I want to kiss you.
ni shi wo de tian xin (你是我的甜心) – You are my sweetheart or darling.

IN JAPANESE
Ai shite ru (愛しています) – I love you. (Japanese will rarely say this)
Dai suki desu (私が好き) – I really like you.
Anata o muchu nano (私はあなたに夢中だ) – I’m crazy about you.
[person name]-san wa totemo kirei desu (あなたはとても美しいです) – You are very beautiful.
totemo kawaii desu (あなたはとてもかわいいです) – You are very cute.
Anata wa watashi o shiawase na kibun ni naru (あなたは私を幸せな気分になる。) – You make me happy
anataga koishii (あなたが恋しい) – I miss you.
Boku no koto suki (あなたは私ですか) – Do you like me?
kareshi ha imasuka (彼氏はいますか) – Do you have a boyfriend?
Gaaru furendo ni natte kuremasenka (あなたが私の恋人される) – Will you be my girlfriend?
Boku to soto ni ikanai (一緒に外出しますか) – Do you want to go out with me?
kisu shitai (キスしたい) – Can I kiss you?

IN KOREAN
Sa rang hae yo (당신을 사랑합니다) – I love . (Super formal.)
Dang-sin-eun a-reum-da-wo-yo (당신은 아름다워요) – You are very beautiful.
Mi so ga ye po yo (당신은 멋진 미소가) – You have a nice smile.
Nuh gwi yuh wuoh (너 귀여워) – You are very cute.
Bo go ship uh yo (보고 싶어요.) – I miss you.
Nal sa rang hae yo?(날 사랑 해요) – Do you love me?
Nam ja chin gu it sso yo? ( 남자 친구가 있요) – Do you have a boyfriend?
Na rang sa gwil rae yo (나랑 사귈래요) – Can you be my girlfriend?
Yong won ee sarang hae (난 영원히 당신을 사랑합니다) – I’ll love you forever.
kiss hae do deol gga yo (키스해도 될까요) – Can I kiss you?

IN VIETNAMESE
Anh yeu em – I love you.
Ban dep lam – You are so beautiful.
Ban ze tuong nhieu lam – You are very cute.
Ban lam toi vui – You make me happy.
Anh nho em – I miss you.
Ban co nho toi – Do you like me?
Toi thich ban – I like you.
Ban da co mot trai- Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Anh yeu em nhieu lam – I love you so much.
Toi co the om hon ban – Can I kiss you?
nhieu yeu – sweetheart or darling.
Ban cua toi la yeu – You are my sweetheart.

And because I’m Filipino…

IN FILIPINO
Tagalog - Mahal kita.
Ilocano - Ay-ayatenka.
Cebuano - Nahamuotan Kita.(* This dialect is most relevant to me.)
Ilonggo - Ginahigugma Ko Ikaw.
Tausog - Malasa Ako Kaymo.
Chabacano - Te Amo. (*And this one.)

I’m missing some languages, I know. Know phrases or how to say I love you in other languages not listed? TELL ME. T-t-t-t-ell me!