Fan Death

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Fan Death is likely the most well known Korean superstition considering its peculiarity particularly among foreigners. The myth is that leaving the fan on in a closed room while you are sleeping will cause you to die.

Consequently, electric fan in South Korea has a small dial pad on the control pad. It is said to be a timer to set the fan automatically off while sleeping so as not to erroneously cool yourself to death.