Beating the Groom’s Feet is a Korean wedding tradition that mostly takes place in South Korea.
Do you know: The groom’s friends might use a Yellow Corvine fish or a cane to beat the soles of the groom’s feet.
More entertaining than cruel, this custom tests the groom’s knowledge and strength and is meant to serve as a reminder to the groom not to disappoint his bride. The groom, before his first night with his bride, has his shoes and socks removed and ankles tied. His friends then quiz him during the test, and beat the soles of his feet with a dried fish or a cane.
