The meaning of "Yan" in Korea is different from that in Chinese. It is a Korean surname, which is equivalent to "Yan" or "Yan" in Chinese. This surname is relatively common in South Korea. According to statistics, there are about 9, people surnamed Yan in South Korea. In addition, "Yan" can also refer to a beautiful bird, which is considered as a symbol of good luck and is kept as a pet by many people.
Besides being a surname, Yan has profound cultural significance in Korea. In traditional Korean architecture, you can often see the design of "dovetail edge", which is a shape of swallows flying, symbolizing auspiciousness and good luck. In addition, "Swallow's Nest" is also a kind of Korean pastry, which symbolizes the well-being and warmth of the family. In the field of music in South Korea, there is also a band called "Yan Tuan", which was very popular in the late 199s and early 2s, and has released many classic songs.
In recent years, "Yan" has been regarded as one of the symbols of fashion in Korea. Many Korean brands will add the element of "Yan" in their clothing design, or incorporate "Yan" into their brand names, so as to express the elegance, freedom and lightness of their brands. The element of "Swallow" often appears in Korean movies and TV plays. For example, in Descendants of the Sun, the heroine Song Hye Kyo likes to use swallows as her totem, which also leads a trend of "Swallow Wind".