How do you write "I love you" in Korean ?

Question

I know that it's pronounced saranghae but I'm sure there's a distinction between a serious "I love you" and a casual "I love you"... but I don't know what that is. Say for instance I have a friend who's feeling down. How would I say "I love you" in a casual friendly way to make her feel better? And what do the characters for that look like?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Saranghae is the most "casual" you can get it.  It's very informal... so you would use that.

Informal = 사랑해.  (sah-rahng- hae)

Formal = 사랑해요. (sah-rang hae yoh)

Most formal = 사랑합니다. (sah-rang hahm nee dah)