You know how JLo says "love don't cost a thing"? Well, retailers disagree! Billions of dollars are being spent worldwide today, and the days before and after Valentine's Day. From flowers, to chocolates and.... in Korea, Jajangmyeon, apparently!
Different countries celebrate the holiday differently - while we focus on fancy meals, flowers and maybe a staycation, people in other countries also focus on friendships, and extends the holiday to multiple days over the course of the year.
Audrey and Ryan out more about the economics, and the meaning behind Valentine's Day.
Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang
Produced and edited by Audrey Siek
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