Is liking Korean culture offensive?

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I know this sounds like a weird question but I am really interested to see what people say. Me and a couple of my friends (who are Caucasian) really like Korean culture. Music, TV/Movies, Language, Food, General Culture, etc. I have quite a few Korean friends and they think its really cool that we like their culture so much. I have never met a Korean in person who didn’t like us liking Korean culture but I have come across some different articles/opinions (online) that express that they (who are Korean) don’t want people like us (non-Korean) to like their culture. Things like "stick with your own culture". I also came across an article that was discussing a clothing brand with the word kimchi in it and if the people behind the clothing brand weren’t Korean then that they thought it was offensive. I dont really understand these points of view because I am thrilled to teach people about my culture so i just assume other also wish to share their culture. So I am just wondering other people’s onions on this are? (and not just liking Korean culture but other cultures as well)
*No i am not Korean. Not that saying this would change your mind but if you check my other questions why would i ask questions about korean stuff? Though I suppose its part of my big "plan" to get eveyone to be interseted in my culture*
lol sorry about spelling mistakes (and double posted edit) >.< i edited it quickly in word and dont know how to fix it once its posted
*No i am not Korean. Not that saying this would change your mind but if you check my other questions why would i ask questions about korean stuff? Though I suppose its part of my big "plan" to get eveyone to be interseted in my culture*
Sorry for all the edits -__- but no i dont want to be korean. i just really like learning about cultures. I can see how trying to be korean could annoy someone.
 
I personally see no problem with it.

As long as you're not trying to identify as a Korean (or as what some people would call a "weeaboo" or "wapanese"), I'd say go ahead and appreciate the beautiful culture. Any culture, really! Every culture has something special, unique, and beautiful about it:)

Btw, you asked for our onions? Hahahahhaha. Just had to point that out x)
 
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