In a Korean traditional wedding, the ceremony where newlyweds bow to their parents is called pyebaek.
Pyebaek is a Korean family ceremony traditionally held after the main wedding proceedings. The newly married couple performs deep formal bows to their parents and older relatives, expressing respect and entering the family relationship. In contemporary weddings, the ceremony may be held privately in a special room at the wedding venue.
Relatives traditionally offer words of advice and blessings, while the couple may receive dates and chestnuts. These foods are associated with children and fertility in common interpretations, and relatives may toss them toward the bride’s skirt as a symbolic wish for descendants.
The bride and groom often wear hanbok during pyebaek, although modern versions may adapt the clothing and sequence. Pyebaek is a ceremony, not the name of the Korean traditional garment or the general wedding celebration.