The interviewer asked necessary and sensitive questions without sounding condescending. And he answered with heartfelt honesty without self pity. No doubt he’ll do well in life. This is an eye opener and very much appreciated.
He recognizes that this is a necessary step to move forward with his education and life. Starting a life from humble origins really builds strong character in my opinion.
People who start like this...they usually end up building castles. Right now he’s just gathering his bricks. I hope he is successful. He’s so hardworking and determined Edit: DAMN! Some people really lack positivity and are just so pressed 🙂. To everyone out there working & struggling...know your efforts will pay off. Don’t give up
@harsh sinha the perspective that once you're poor it's incredibly difficult to claw your way out of that situation and to imply otherwise is incredibly naive and ignorant of actual reality and statistics.
The lady that did the interview is great, her manner, her tone, her approach and the relevant questions she asked, makes her outstanding, she has a friendly nature
If you're young and just starting out in a job,this isn't actually bad especially if you spend most of your time outdoors or at work. I prefer this than pretending to have a spacious room that I can't afford with my.meager income.
@@Emerald--oj4np I was a bedspacer for years. I literally just had a bed an a tiny closet. We're not even allowed to cook and we don't have refrigerator. So yes, this is faar better compared to what I've experienced.
The way he speaks and gives off a vibe of being a humble man makes me wish for him having a prosperous life in the future for himself and his family. I know life may be tough for us now, but with the right mentality of not giving up we can achieve greater things.
I am Hyeondong from this video. It's been a long time since I watched a video. I am currently working and living very well. 😀 Thank you so much for your support. I recently created a new TH-cam channel with the goal of becoming global. I hope you are always happy too!!
Glad to hear u know I watched this video around 2 yrs ago and today again I watched it and I literally prayed to Allah that you are safe and sound and now I feel satisfied I heard that Korea is a depressing country so I was worried life is about being happy contented and satisfied with what you have .take care
My heart completely melted when he said he picked the cheapest place because he didn't wanna burden his parents. He seems like someone you could easy be friends with because of how sympathetic he is.
He kind of good person, but the word sympathetic is a bit so sad for him. Lucky for him, he should slowly doing fine, maybe compassionate could be his next grow up
It's kinda just sympathy vs empathy, I originally said selfless because being empathetic is a quality of selflessness. Sympathy is showing compassion when something bad has happened, I guess its not wrong but empathy is more correct in my opinion.
Everyone goes through hardship in life. When I got disowned by my family at 18, I found myself a box room he charged me £50pm. I use to wake up ready for work at 4am to clean a university. I had a dream to complete my studies. I have to drop out as I couldn’t travel to college 2.5hrs every day! I never had enough money for food. I only worked 16hrs a week. I was broke weeks on end with no saving no money, I was starving drinking water and couldn’t sleep bcoz of hunger, my shoe broke, I couldn’t buy washing clothes detergent😢 Now I’m married for 8yrs, have a supporting husband and a 1 year old son. I’ve completed my bachelors degree and finish my Msc. I’m living in a 3 bedroom flat. I have savings, I have a car also, travelled to a few places around the world. Life does get better, but you have to struggle and work hard for a better future, no one will spoon feed you! ❤️
I am an American living in Southern California. I've known some Korean friends here and I've been impressed by the respect that is culturally ingrained in Korean youth for their elders. This is even shown in Korean language because young people.use different words towards elders in ordinary conversation to show respect. Very different from attitudes of American youth towards elders!
Agree with you! When I watched this video, I remembered how embarrassed I was to take money from my parents to pay for my graduate studies. My parents are wealthy people, but I always wanted to achieve everything on my own
It's nothing special really. It's basic Confucian values, which are the basis of societal ethics in the Sinic World (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese), which actually has its share of the UGLY SIDE too compared to Western ethics, which are based on Judeo-Christian principles.
I understand it's the norm in Asian culture but I'm used to seeing entitled western children and the fact he verbally and by actions expressed his concern for his parents several times impresses me. Think about it he's willing to live in the equivalent of a American walk in closet to save his parents money highly commendable in my opinion
Subscribe to his TH-cam so we can get him the views and subs he deserves, he does vlogs and such , he has a beautiful heart and I wanna help him get a bigger home
I am Korean and lived in a Goshiwon too. When I moved from my hometown to Seoul for a job after finishing my study, there was no money and no option but Goshiwon. I lived for almost one year before leaving the country. Yeah, I am the one of the "I can not deal with this shXX" minded Korean persons. Anyway, it's not a place I think it should be available legally in Korea but the government can not do much. In fact, many people will not find a place to live at the cheap price in Seoul. Where do they go? street or park? This is one of stories Koreans don't want to share but this student seems brave enough to talk about it in open mind. in any countries, there are good and bad things together and this is one negative thing when living in the country.
This is not that bad 300 dlls a month.. imagine how much would it be in Hong Kong, San Francisco for that little space.. and nobody actually force anyone to live in big cities and pay that high pricy rent.. it’s expensive because of demand.. that’s just how it’s.
300 is how one the cheapest social housing costs in my country. most spaces that you rent cost between 400 to 670 in social sector and normal sector between 700 to 2000 or more euros. which is even higher in USD. Buying a home is mostly done I think but is very expensive right now. Between 300000 and 1000000. Most normal houses cost around 300000 and 500000 I think. I do think it depends how much money you earn each month. Some countries get paid more then others.
drainact probably just venting his anger cause he is trying to be someone and he sees other people who arent doing anything with their lives. although i do hope for this person to be successful and be a doctor, he should probably be more open minded and get rid of his potential superiority complex
@John Wayne Calm yourself, It's not all about you, other people have their own plights to deal with. If you plan to be a doctor, you should learn to be mature.
He's living like this but he still decides to keep himself looking clean and well-kempt. Some of y'all he livin a life of luxury and yet have some questionable hygiene.
There was this journalist who raised controversy in my country by saying "no matter how poor you are, you have money for soap". It's important to be hygienics despite your financial situation.
I soooo admire this guy. He is sensible, hard working, humble, clever. He has a lot of respect for the efforts made by his parents to support him in university and he does his best to help them. His parents must be really proud of such a mature and committed son. It looks like they raised him the best way. I don't know if this is typical in Korean culture, but he is completely different from the millions of pampered, rotten spoiled Italian "students" that exploit their parents to have luxury clothing, cars, holidays and they don't even clean after themselves (mummy does all the cleaning and cooking for them!) let alone study hard!!! Many Italian families should take lessons from this guy!! I wish him all the best for his future job and personal life. You go guy!!
He will be success with that right mentality, btw I actually expecting a dirty toilets and kitchen since they’re communal but, turns out the rice is always prepared and the kimchi too, separated level according to gender, clean hallways.. it’s pretty nice
He seems like a hard worker who takes his studies seriously and is willing to put up with living in the equivalent of a closet because it is the responsible thing to do. He'll probably remember being stuck in that cramped little room and use it as motivation for success as he gets older. Hard work now will pay off later, and before you realize it the hardships you endured will be over. As long as he maintains a good attitude he'll probably do well in life.
@ITACHI UCHIHA I'm feeling alot of things after reading your comments. I'm surprised that you seriously think science have answers to all of your questions and a little bit sad that you don't are confused between religion and humans. I honestly feel you've been through a lot in life.
He is making this sacrifice so his parents don't have to support him so much. He clearly states this. He can take out loans there for more money as a student, but he doesn't and he also doesn't want much help from his parents. THAT is what shows his strong character. What shows his perseverance is that he does this until he finishes his education, and maybe stays a bit longer until he can afford to move to a studio.
@nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li depends on the job you desire. Of course, nowadays, you don't need a degree to be an investor, you don't need to finish high school to be a card counter. But you need education and license to be a doctor/nurse/engineer/instructor /....
@nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li *talk, not "do not talking", there's no verb +"ING" after "do not". Your English is embarrassing Vietnamese. 23 f*cking years, "kid" and I tried to have productive conversations, here.
This is living smart. My friends did only bed spaces, meaning they shared the room and only had the bed as their space. Now they are Doctors and other professionals😊
There's no offense at all. I wholeheartedly agree with you. I'm a student myself and I shared a big room with another student as well, after time he come out that he was gay and he told me that he loves me 🤢🤮🤮. I freaked out and since then I live alone by myself.
The way he talks and his outer appearance makes me feel like he's a humble and down to earth man. I feel very sad watching this knowing I have my own spacious room and a house. I wish he will have a prosperous life and become successful after his studies. I am also a college student and I feel very blessed after watching this. I wish I can help all these people 🙏🏻. A very hard-working man like he does will have his time as well. Have faith in yourself and you will be there too! Also, to all the people like him living in a place like this, don't give up! Life is still beautiful .
Hey everyone! I want to dispell some rumours that I've seen in the comments. I lived in a Goshiwon for about 6 months when I was working holiday visa in Korea. Let me tell you: they are horrible. Doesn't matter which one you get, they are all awful. Many people have written if you just organise the space properly, it wouldn't be too bad - but there's way more to it then that. For starters, goshiwons are often built in old buildings. There is also often no AC and the windows (usually) can't be opened fully to let air in. Because of this, air circulation is poor. Older people often smoke in their rooms and you can smell it from your room. Mould grows easily in the bathroom because of the humidity. Because the space is so small also, you'll find that it gets dirty really really quickly. Because obviously there is less places for your hair/dust to disperse. It often gets bad no matter how much you clean it. There is very rarely a window big enough to let in enough natural light, most goshiwons don't even have a window to the outside: only a window to the hallway of the Goshiwon complex. This makes the rooms dark. The lights are those ultra blue white lights and they're just awful lol. You'd be surprised how many low income people live here. Many older people who don't have family and can't afford somewhere often live in goshiwons. Many foreigners also do as well. Especially since the wage in Korea is pretty awful for an entry job and the deposit is really high for apartments. Goshiwons are about 300-500USD a month depending on where you live and the size. I got a bigger one so it was about 500 USD per month. Most goshiwons also have shared bathrooms. I was lucky because I had an average paying job and I could afford one with a bathroom, but ones with shared bathroom are much more common. You share with both women and men, with about 6 other people, and they get disgustingly dirty Many students live here to focus solely on studying for their exams. I had my Korean friends told me they lived In a Goshiwon for a short time and they wouldn't wish it on anyone, it's that bad. And I agree. It's depressing. It's claustrophobic, dirty and dark. Most people can only live in them for a few months at a time
@Maxim Kontsevich not once did I mention the average wage? So how can you know? The minimum wage is about 9$USD an hour and that's a pretty common wage for anybody at entry level or most foreigners.
I suddenly remembered that scene in Reply 1988 which Deoksun visited her sister's dorm (Bora). She got emotional seeing the size of her sister's room without knowing the situation of how she is struggling to live in that place and how can she manage to study there despite of her environment. It was an eye opener for everyone especially for those students who are working hard and doing their best to achieve their dreams.
This is temporary. You can tell Hwang is a very humble guy and this situation is clearly building his character (Life/God/The Universe? works in mysterious ways). I just pray loneliness won't mess his goals while he's actively working hard and doing his best to finish his studies then find a decent job. Stay strong bro 💪🙏
Megumi, don't mind the troll I won't even name down there. Your thoughts and prayers were kind and respectful, and I hope Hwang reads them. Bless you !
@@flonoiisana4647 it's ok, I ignore them everytime 🙄 thank you for caring btw. I was actually hesitating to specifically mention "God" because on this plateform called youtube it always generates absurd debates about religion. I thought ppl would understand that it could mean whatever or nothing at all or simply going through life itself. I know alot of students are probably enduring similar challenges while struggling/surviving. Let's hope their perseverance will pay off.
I admire this guy with all his honesty, no pretensions and he does not show any self pity. It helps to be contented with what you have at the moment but continue to aspire for something better. I love his attitude towards his studies, how he work hard for it. With this attitude, he will do well in life. I hope this could be viewed by many young people and get inspired by what he does. I am praying for this guy to be successful. God bless you. Stay healthy and happy. Be hopeful.
Young Korean men work extremely hard. They have inspired me to push myself harder. I've never lived in a goshiwon but I did live in a half-basement (반지하 원룸) one-room with a Korean roommate. I saved a lot on rent and did a language exchange with my roommate.
@@redzyakuza it makes sense with south korea being a country where lots of ppl have higher education and credentials, why would any of them want to do manual labour if they have the qualification to get an office job? plus in a place where social status matters a lot, it's definitely more appealing to say "i work at XXX company" than "I work at a farm"
You don't know what a gosiwon life is really like unless you've actually lived in one. I'm Korean myself, born and raised in Seoul, and when I was a young boy, my family had a hard time financially and so I ended up in one of these gosiwons. Needless to say, it was like hell, suffocating and all. No windows, hardly any ventilation, no soundproofing whatsoever. It looks like it's private but not really. The worst part of it is the lack of space. We humans are animals after all and we need SPACE. You don't get that in gosiwon and you don't realize that until you actually have the experience of it. It feels like you're stuck in one of those "cubes" in the movie "Cube", but much smaller. Or you could compare it to a solitary confinement cell in prison. It's THAT BAD. Those who choose to stay there choose to stay there not because they want to but because they have no other choice. They all want to get out of there as soon as possible. If you really want to know what I'm talking about, go find one in Seoul and try it out for yourself.
Honestly it's mostly about managing your expectations. If you go in there expecting the worse then it can only go uphill from there. Judging by how positive and humble he is, I believe he managed those expectations extremely well. You can't expect a gosiwon to be a cosy home. It should be meant solely for you to sleep and barely enough to fulfill your most basic needs.
These places should be banned! A total exploitation of real estate sharks. The south Korean govt can create affordable housing with much better architecture for low income ppl but instead continue to allow developers to build ugly tower blocks for massive profit. It's incredible how corrupt the South Korean govt is by allowing this trend to continue.
Couldn't you just leave the residence for leisure? You don't even have to buy anything, just take a walk around the park and people watch or something. Literally, you are only stuck because you choose to be. It's not like gosiwon is a prison. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. In this case, a place to sleep at night.
TheAsianOneWC Actually, some residents even live in cardboard boxes in the halls of residential buildings. They’re barely big enough to fit them to be honest. Also, I found out that if somebody died in one of them, they would go unnoticed for weeks or maybe even months because nobody really cares or knows.
FerdDoesWeirdThingsInLife Hong Kong is expanding a bit in the richer district with the airport; they’re filling up the shallow parts of the sea to make more land for residential and commercial buildings.
He seems extremely humble hard working and level headed. This financially is extremely smart. I know too many college students who live beyond their means. They end up being put out of their overly expensive apartments before everything is said and done . His hard work will definitely pay off! This to me is more or less a college dorm room!
Those are spoiled and dumb kids. Almost every student that i know of in my country get an apartament with other students,you can spend less then 300€ (ofc it depends where,some places might be lower,some higher) and live decently for years. Some of my friends that works still prefered to get a room and divide expenses with other strangers instead of going solo and risking to have no money at the end of the month...
I feel really inspired after seeing this. some things he said really make me want to be more productive i.e. cut out distractions and be more efficient so far as it concerns my life aims and goals. such a cool interview
while watching this video, i took a look at my room and realized that i have never been grateful for these blessings. I am not pitying this boy because i know that he will achieve his goal one day because hard work never goes to waste.
You attract who you are. If you're an ugly person, inside and out, then that's what you'll get. With such bad attitude, you are bound to get that right back. I've lived in Seoul most of my life and all I see are very attractive, well educated and kind people. The Goshiwon was originally started for students who want to isolate themselves so that they could focus on their studies without distractions. Both people from out of city and within city used these facilities. However, now it seems many different people use it for different reasons. The size of the unit was made specifically for no nonsense living because you have a set goal and life will be improved if you succeed. That's the inspiration it's supposed to give. People who really study understand what this means. There's a flower that blooms from patience, hard work and struggle. This gentleman is attending a good university. Korea has a lot of universities due to the demand. According to a Time Magazine article, Korea has the highest university educated population in the world, 85% at the time of report. To Koreans if you get into a university in Seoul, it is considered to be a success. Dongguk University is an old and well respected university, this is why the youtuber was proud to let the interviewer know where he was a student at. SKY, as in the kdrama is the acronym for the top three universities: Seoul U, Korea U, Yonsei U. not necessarily in this order. From his revelation of his life and his somewhat calm demeanour, he does not seem to be from a "poor" family. Usually, if he came from very difficult background, he'd be unable to attend a school, he would be working full time. Also if he is a student, he would be very busy working at some convenience store, delivering food, or some other part time jobs in order to pay for his tuitiona and daily costs. Sometimes, Korean parents will not support their child once they get into a school in order to nurture their self reliance. This is because up until then, their parents basically do everything for them which costs a lot of money. This guy obviously studied really hard to get into Dongguk and him being very natural and confident about discussing his personal life tells me that his family is not poor. However, he has good parents who taught him good things and he appreciates all of the help he gets from them. He is one of the better people. If he came from a very poor family, he would have a complex and tried to hide it. There's a way of telling; Koreans can tell right away. Lots of Koreans are wealthy, especially in Seoul, that's why housing prices and cost of living is out of this world. And yes, many people live exactly if not better than you see in the kdramas. As for meeting a rich oppa, you get who you are. Quality people of course want to meet other quality people. This is not just unique to Koreans. However, Koreans are more aggresive about this. This is of course a general statement but it is true. The best way of meeting a good person is to be good yourself. That is why working on yourself if a win-win situation. Don't search, you won't find one because you won't look attractive to a quality person. They know what they are looking for. There are lots of attractive Korean men. They're well educated, kind, generous, swag and good to women. Best of all, they're clean. However, you have to understand their position,, they're not going to just date anyone. If they respect themselves, they'll going to want to meet someone just as respected. It's only common sense. They worked hard to be that person and so they expect the same from their partner. Visit Korea to enjoy and experience our long running and rich culture. Learn the truth behind our very sad history--criminal japanese occupation--and our great story of survival. There's so much to see, do and eat!!! People who complain about Korea or Koreans, need to look in the mirror. Of course, like everywhere else in the world, Korea also has bad apples. But as I say, the ugly get other uglies. For me, I always approach perople and things with a positive mind and because of this, I can't say that I've had many bad experiences nor met bad people. People like positivity no matter where you are from. And, trouble finds other trouble. Hope this helps and hope to see you in Korea in the future. Stay safe and 안녕!!!!!
@@김유주-i7p what's wrong with u and y the long comments?? lol.did u even understand what she said? she was,clearly stating facts and I see nothing wrong at all it's just all facts and pure comment but ur thought is rubbish! grow up
@@shawnlynch9658 its a stretch to say that i have never worked hard in my life.. i am working as a public prosecutor and it took me 4 good years to achieve this.... so as i said in my comment that hard work never goes to waste,, i have a firm belief that this boy will achieve his dream too.. my comment was basically about the size of room that he is living in... sure i have worked hard but in a comfortable space and room of my own...so i just suddenly felt grateful for that after watching this video... that we take these things for granted which are actually blessings when we compare it with others...
Yes! I’ve had to live with some questionable strangers and would have loved a tiny, cheap place all to myself like this! I wish they had these in the US for college students. It seems so much safer.
@@bryanryan4504 her general composure and sensitivity while asking potentially triggering questions is overall professional. Just account for how cultures other than your own differ in how they show familiarity and professionalism
Coz it's really cold there...and the room heaters in korea ... especially in goshiwons ...u can't use them all the time... So they have to suffer in the cold sometimes... So, that may be the reason , she took his blanket
Last 50 seconds were honestly so relatable . The thought that what if I don't get a good job scares me , I don't want to be dependent on my parents or someone else for the rest of my life 😓 .
Hah we all scared but guess what. Some like competition some are working for a career others just so have a job to pay bills and feed kids. Don't be scared if you have the skills. In Western side of this most don't want the degree but the work experience so I suggest getting some work experience in not just study. Even if pays very little to have it on your resume will help if that is any help to you?
This guy is set for success , he's hard-working even with how harsh society is and is enduring it moving up , once this guy graduates all his hard work will pay off , that's where true success comes from , success comes from years of hardship and pain
Success, yes. But not for him. For someone who knows how to take advantage of hard workers, yeah. He will end up building a palace where some steve jobs will live.
the thing is there’s so many people out there just like him in s korea. they all have “work hard” mindset. and some will have the upper hand because they’re studying at a prestigious university unlike him. competition is brutal in s korea. this is why they’re number one when it comes to suicides. nonetheless, i do hope he finds success in his life.
It's the same everywhere I guess? In India as well you'll get a good job if you've studied from an A-list university, otherwise you can die from starvation and joblessness for all they care lol
I also thought that 7.3 is a small number but it's actually not. My uni is not even in top 10 in my country and it welcomes 10-15k new students every year but the acceptance rate is 5.5
@@anti_fascist not everywhere here in Belgium the uni doesnt really matter and one of the best everyone can apply to it with like the minimum point so 10/20
This kid is awesome! Setting goals and doing the work needed to get where he wants to be. I have no doubt he will succeed. His parents must be very proud!
I know there's a way. He can maximize the space by thworing things he's not using anymore or put it in a box. I've seen a room as small like this but he managed to make it better.
@@My_Little_World345 Remember he's a male. There are some straight males who are neat and organized but let's say that they are the exception that confirms the rule. Moreover, when a teenager first moves away from his or her parents' house, they find it foreign to have to do on their own everything that their mother used to do for them. It will take some adjusting - and some of them never adjust.
Yeah, imagine owning such a building and raking in thousands every month for very little. I'm sure my sense of decency would bother me, I'd cut people breaks and fail at ripping them off, I couldn't do it to people.
Tom Hannah same here! I think that’s why the richest people are usually so fcked up 😢 they had to do a lot of “that’s your problem not mine” ripping people off
meowzy I think you're right... I've met richer people and get that impression. They went down a path of shortcuts to get rich, and got used to considering others as lesser life forms...
I remembered Sung Bo Ra of Reply 1988 with this, when she moved to seoul to study, Deok Sun cried when she saw that she sleep in a tight place like that.
It’s suffocating what you on about. Home is where you relax and spend Time with family or alone. Who would stay in a box to relax.. I think I have seen U.K. jail cells bigger then this. Like Koreans say “fighting”💪🏾
@@traveller3891 I just say that personally it wouldn't bother me because I don't need a big living space that's all. I didn't mean that everyone should be okay with living like that so it wasn't to offend anyone
Asian boss has reveal the dark side of each country in Asia.. Rather than travelling to other countries because of their attractive places, we also need to learn hardship or difficult side that other people in the countries have earned.. :)
how is this dark? id call the clubs where women for example get forced into prostitution dark.. maybe for someone rich and privileged this is dark but most people go through hardships to get to their goal. without struggle theres no succes as they say. also this is temporary, so I hope he gets a comfortable place and great job later. Much respect to him
@Keni Ken right, soooo many people dont even get to have this option, or if they do its 4 times more expensive or with many other people in such small space
This is not dark. this is just the way they choose to live. same to other countries in Asia. Living in a cheap way does not always mean hard for people.
Korian peoples are amazing great peoples ,very respectable peoples, I'm a srilankan and I love Korea, God bless this student and this kind woman too,love Korea ❤❤🔥
I don’t get it? Isn’t it the parents job to support the child until they can go off on their own? My parents pay for my college and I am going to pay for my kids college when I am a adult
Siddharth Nandi Oh sorry I miss worded my comment. I was not referring to parents that wish they could afford to help their children pay for college but aren’t able to. I was referring to parents that can pay for college but choose not to because they think “he/she is a adult so they have to do it themselves”. My friends parents had this mentality and he had to get a full time job while in college and he became depressed and his grades tanked. I just don’t get why parents wouldn’t want to support there child if they have the means to do so. In my culture you’re supposed to support your children if you can until they can do it alone. Maybe other cultures just think it’s normal to kick there kid to the curb when he/she turns 18z
Cooking ramen doesn't really count. I also don't cook really at all, but almost every Korean person I know, including myself, at least cooks Ramen very commonly during our college and high school lives.
Actually, it's very common in some cultures to talk about money and how much you earn. Avoiding the topic is a very American thing, like politics. On other countries, talking about politics doesn't have to lead to a verbal fight.
@@denissekattalakis6575 in homogeneous countries, yes. The conversation can't lead to "that's racist! When everyone is the same race lol i would also avoid painting America with such broad strokes. There are plenty of people who can discuss politics without erupting, and the opposite is true in other countries. Don't be ignorant
the interviewer is really warm and respectful and the boy is really humble, intelligent and hard-working. nowadays it's getting harder and harder to even find a tiny place to live.
This hit me hard, damn. I was doing my exchange semester in Korea at Dongguk, after having saved up enough to live like a god. This makes me question my choices. If only I had known this guy's and probably many other students situations, I would've acted differently. You will never read this, but KEEP FIGHTING!
Hi! But I think it's better to save up, and you did right thing. I'm going to study there next year, how much would you recommend to save up for 1 year? Could you work there part time? (I'm going to magistracy)
@@klefleee well it depends on how long you stay and how cheap/expensive you live there. I saved up around €8.000 for a period of 5 and a half month. I also traveled to Jakarta, Bali, Busan & Japan with that budget. Save expenses by going out to eat with friends (cooking is expensive if it's not noodles). Good luck! EDIT: I worked part time as a translator aswell but that was once a month for 50K KRW
He's so adorable and seems to have a good head on his shoulders. I hope he succeeds in whatever he wants to do in life! Also, I wish to god that we had micro-apartments like that here in NYC
Your husband struggled early on, but did you? In other words, were you with him when he was going through tough times? OR did you meet him after he became successful?
Really appreciate the effort put into making this interview, following him to school as well and asking good questions about how his life is during those circumstances. Well done!
He's a college student that has a room over his head and parents that help out when he needs it. Seems like a lucky kid and on the right track. Brings back memories of my college days.
Great video. I like that this guy is doing what he has to do to gain his education. Also I hope the people in places like this where you have to share bathroom and kitchen are neat and clean up after themselves. Also I hope these places Goshiwon that are mostly close to colleges and schools mostly rent to students who are in school. I like the Korea do things like this. I live in a one room before and it was smaller than his room it was hell. I hope this beautiful woman date this guy, she ask brave questions and seems comfortable around him.
Lots of countries are far more open about what they have and what they earn. In my opinion this is a good thing. Related: I think salary secrecy breeds and enables inequality where I am from.
Lou M-H I don’t think salary secrecy is what they are talking about, but rather privacy and what is considered courteous in the US and other western cultures. The salary secrecy you are talking about is what is done with in a company, for example telling employees that talking about earnings is considered gossip and gossiping is a fire-able offense. In Korea, asking one’s earnings is just a part of the norm, but in my area that is t something you would talk about with strangers. I personally put finances up there with religion and politics as touchy conversation topics.
When I was stationed in Korea I loved the people there. Their culture, their food, and the way they respected themselves and those around them. Never seen a kdrama but living their several years allowed me to grow a huge respect for the people there.
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The interviewer asked necessary and sensitive questions without sounding condescending. And he answered with heartfelt honesty without self pity. No doubt he’ll do well in life. This is an eye opener and very much appreciated.
He recognizes that this is a necessary step to move forward with his education and life. Starting a life from humble origins really builds strong character in my opinion.
There's no reason for self pity. living in a goshiwon is quite common in korea for students who don't want to live on campus in shared dorms.
@@jediday6664 Sometimes people from humble origins grow to be monsters
Yeah i feel like he'd be successful someday. He seems humble and hardworking
MSM Official especially when money and greed get in their head
The guy looks like he went through a lot but still has a pure heart. God bless him.
donutranger i just came here to comment because our profile fits
Meanwhile.. WESTERN students complaining about sharing apartments, dorms, mcdonald and cafeteria food.
@@jmoa5758 you havent had alot of western friends i guesting.
@@llama615 I'm a US college student. I know enough.
I was just thinking that. I love his honesty and openness
People who start like this...they usually end up building castles. Right now he’s just gathering his bricks. I hope he is successful. He’s so hardworking and determined
Edit: DAMN! Some people really lack positivity and are just so pressed 🙂. To everyone out there working & struggling...know your efforts will pay off. Don’t give up
Wow you have a very naive perception of the world.
@@ldragon8480 this person is just optimistic and believe in the world
Hope he get the good job too 👍👍
@harsh sinha the perspective that once you're poor it's incredibly difficult to claw your way out of that situation and to imply otherwise is incredibly naive and ignorant of actual reality and statistics.
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The lady that did the interview is great, her manner, her tone, her approach and the relevant questions she asked, makes her outstanding, she has a friendly nature
She's is a real looker too.
@@Baddy187 what does that mean ?
@@guelli47 that shes pretty
@@soephie oh key thanks
Tf u talking about. She is asking him to show his account balance for what? Ffffk
If you're young and just starting out in a job,this isn't actually bad especially if you spend most of your time outdoors or at work. I prefer this than pretending to have a spacious room that I can't afford with my.meager income.
Unless if you're just another dumbotrump m@sturbator.
@@valentinodibormio2140 umm...what? lol
Are you serious??This isn't bad?? Have you ever lived there??
@@Emerald--oj4np I was a bedspacer for years. I literally just had a bed an a tiny closet. We're not even allowed to cook and we don't have refrigerator. So yes, this is faar better compared to what I've experienced.
KR Hwang Honestly, if you’re busy. You won’t be there for long. It saves up a lot of money for textbooks and such.
He recently posted on instagram that he got to move to a better place, i'm so happy for him ❤
Nice
what is his instagram?
@@HeavenlyiceDream hds7617
Yaaaay! 😊😄💕
hes in a better place now 🙌🏻 RIP sir
The way he speaks and gives off a vibe of being a humble man makes me wish for him having a prosperous life in the future for himself and his family. I know life may be tough for us now, but with the right mentality of not giving up we can achieve greater things.
I so agree!!
This is really beautiful
This comment inspired me. Thanks
I agree 👍
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I am Hyeondong from this video. It's been a long time since I watched a video. I am currently working and living very well. 😀 Thank you so much for your support. I recently created a new TH-cam channel with the goal of becoming global. I hope you are always happy too!!
Hmmm i am happy for you , stay happy sir.😊😊😊
Glad to hear u know I watched this video around 2 yrs ago and today again I watched it and I literally prayed to Allah that you are safe and sound and now I feel satisfied I heard that Korea is a depressing country so I was worried life is about being happy contented and satisfied with what you have .take care
CONGRATULATIONS.
I hope all your dreams come true.
I hope you’re Happy too and doing fine with your life Hyeondong.
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My heart completely melted when he said he picked the cheapest place because he didn't wanna burden his parents. He seems like someone you could easy be friends with because of how sympathetic he is.
True
He kind of good person, but the word sympathetic is a bit so sad for him. Lucky for him, he should slowly doing fine, maybe compassionate could be his next grow up
Selfless is the right word. sympathetic means expressing emotion about someone elses situation.
@@tmelks7734 So in the example used, sympathize is correct. He sympathizes with his parents potential stress of being a burden
It's kinda just sympathy vs empathy, I originally said selfless because being empathetic is a quality of selflessness. Sympathy is showing compassion when something bad has happened, I guess its not wrong but empathy is more correct in my opinion.
Everyone goes through hardship in life. When I got disowned by my family at 18, I found myself a box room he charged me £50pm. I use to wake up ready for work at 4am to clean a university. I had a dream to complete my studies. I have to drop out as I couldn’t travel to college 2.5hrs every day! I never had enough money for food. I only worked 16hrs a week. I was broke weeks on end with no saving no money, I was starving drinking water and couldn’t sleep bcoz of hunger, my shoe broke, I couldn’t buy washing clothes detergent😢
Now I’m married for 8yrs, have a supporting husband and a 1 year old son. I’ve completed my bachelors degree and finish my Msc. I’m living in a 3 bedroom flat. I have savings, I have a car also, travelled to a few places around the world. Life does get better, but you have to struggle and work hard for a better future, no one will spoon feed you! ❤️
So happy for you 🙏
Unless you are Mr. And Mrs. Ivanka Trump and have suggar daddies to buy you a Harvard degree and put you behind the Resolute Desk.
difficulties made you appreciate effort and respect others 🌻
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That must have been really rough. Wish you the best :)!
He seems like an earnest and nice young man I’m sure he will find success in job hunting.
He studies a lot.
hannah hooke not in Korea tho.
Every hardworking individual deserves success
life in an office is most that he will find
sadly most likely he will not succeed. too much good competition. but good luck to him
this kid has humility and confidence. He will go very far without a toxic ego pulling him down.
That soft spoken interviewer is melting my heart...
Both are melting my heart tbh
what's her instagram
bruh wait until you go to Japan or South Korea, my heart was breaking everyday :(
@@nofood1 What do you mean ?
@@ms.goldenlotus5984 a lot of girls there speak like that lol love it
I like his concern for his parents supporting him financially. He seems like a very respectful young man I hope he has great success upon graduation.
I am an American living in Southern California. I've known some Korean friends here and I've been impressed by the respect that is culturally ingrained in Korean youth for their elders. This is even shown in Korean language because young people.use different words towards elders in ordinary conversation to show respect. Very different from attitudes of American youth towards elders!
Agree with you! When I watched this video, I remembered how embarrassed I was to take money from my parents to pay for my graduate studies. My parents are wealthy people, but I always wanted to achieve everything on my own
It's nothing special really. It's basic Confucian values, which are the basis of societal ethics in the Sinic World (Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese), which actually has its share of the UGLY SIDE too compared to Western ethics, which are based on Judeo-Christian principles.
I understand it's the norm in Asian culture but I'm used to seeing entitled western children and the fact he verbally and by actions expressed his concern for his parents several times impresses me. Think about it he's willing to live in the equivalent of a American walk in closet to save his parents money highly commendable in my opinion
Roger ok we get it, you can just say you’re better and rest culture aren’t...
He is such a kind person. The way he talks and how he sees life. Hope he finished his study and finds a job. God is good.
And he is handsome
@@beccanath Exactly!!
@@beccanath woi
I find him handsome also.Cuz of his character 😍
God has nothing to do with it.
So proud of him. Living alone without relying on parents for financial support is really hard to do. He maintains his lifestyle very well.
I just want to hug him, hes so humble and doesn't act needy, he seems so genuine too. I hope he gets good money for this, 🙏🙏🙏
u wqnt to hug him bcs he's handsome.
@@cakecineee Hahaha
[ panace.a ] that’s nice chungus
Subscribe to his TH-cam so we can get him the views and subs he deserves, he does vlogs and such , he has a beautiful heart and I wanna help him get a bigger home
Mohamad Salman Nurfaizi LOLOL
I am Korean and lived in a Goshiwon too. When I moved from my hometown to Seoul for a job after finishing my study, there was no money and no option but Goshiwon. I lived for almost one year before leaving the country. Yeah, I am the one of the "I can not deal with this shXX" minded Korean persons. Anyway, it's not a place I think it should be available legally in Korea but the government can not do much. In fact, many people will not find a place to live at the cheap price in Seoul. Where do they go? street or park? This is one of stories Koreans don't want to share but this student seems brave enough to talk about it in open mind. in any countries, there are good and bad things together and this is one negative thing when living in the country.
hope you find right place to you. God will bless you.
Its not that bad.
This is not that bad 300 dlls a month.. imagine how much would it be in Hong Kong, San Francisco for that little space.. and nobody actually force anyone to live in big cities and pay that high pricy rent.. it’s expensive because of demand.. that’s just how it’s.
I used to work in seoul back in 2018 so I stayed in a studio and I loved it. But now i own a house in Japan and in USA.
@@christianabsalonperez8451 Why, have you lived in one?
While in quarantine just remember, “someone always has it harder.”
He himself knows that for sure.
At least he pays what it's worth. In ny some person would pay 800 or more to live in the corner and smile about it 🤷🏽♀️.
Not really a good comparison
Camacho Pocket and someone also has it better
@@expsterm1 why?
Goshiwon is "cheaper."
'Sees 300 USD a month.'
If that is cheap I dont wanna know the rent of a normal house or apartment.
In my country, being able to pay 300 USD for a month is already considered as a rich. I'm so broke, I can't relate 😂
300 is how one the cheapest social housing costs in my country. most spaces that you rent cost between 400 to 670 in social sector and normal sector between 700 to 2000 or more euros. which is even higher in USD. Buying a home is mostly done I think but is very expensive right now. Between 300000 and 1000000. Most normal houses cost around 300000 and 500000 I think. I do think it depends how much money you earn each month. Some countries get paid more then others.
I just saw a posting for a room for rent for $1000 USD. A single bedroom in someone's house. Some property owners are just plain greedy.
In my country the cheapest rent is about $500-$600 a month
@@XSemperIdem5 Can't call them greedy when their mortgage is probably double if not triple 1k.
Wow. He is so humble and he doesn't self pity. I'm sure he will be successful.
Hopefully when he finished school and landed a job; he will upgrade to a studio. 🙂👍🏻
I hope there's a follow up on how he's doing. He's so humble, bless him and his parents for raising such a wholesome human
@@salarywoman check the desc on his youtube he has 70k + subs
@@salarywoman just subscribed to your to Alicia. they should have given his TH-cam link so we could support him 🤗
My type of guy. He’s hardworking and use his money wisely. This guy will be very successful in no time.
John Wayne I mean that’s their problem not this guys
drainact probably just venting his anger cause he is trying to be someone and he sees other people who arent doing anything with their lives. although i do hope for this person to be successful and be a doctor, he should probably be more open minded and get rid of his potential superiority complex
@John Wayne Calm yourself, It's not all about you, other people have their own plights to deal with. If you plan to be a doctor, you should learn to be mature.
@John Wayne Do you understand what my comment meant?
@John Wayne And you're still not getting it.
He's living like this but he still decides to keep himself looking clean and well-kempt. Some of y'all he livin a life of luxury and yet have some questionable hygiene.
NaKa Ji zactlyyyy
NaKa Ji I have questionable hygiene :D
it about character
NaKa Ji @ No neck Ed should read this
There was this journalist who raised controversy in my country by saying "no matter how poor you are, you have money for soap". It's important to be hygienics despite your financial situation.
I soooo admire this guy. He is sensible, hard working, humble, clever. He has a lot of respect for the efforts made by his parents to support him in university and he does his best to help them. His parents must be really proud of such a mature and committed son. It looks like they raised him the best way. I don't know if this is typical in Korean culture, but he is completely different from the millions of pampered, rotten spoiled Italian "students" that exploit their parents to have luxury clothing, cars, holidays and they don't even clean after themselves (mummy does all the cleaning and cooking for them!) let alone study hard!!! Many Italian families should take lessons from this guy!! I wish him all the best for his future job and personal life. You go guy!!
The interviewer looks comfy in the blanket and the interviewee is chill and honest. I love the vibe here.
what is wrong with u
@@erwintan4746 Enlighten me, I do not know.
It's the beginning of a porno
Imagine having this girl follow him around 24/7 for the rest of his life asking him basic questions 🙃
@@CommanderRick lmao
I don't know about y'all but the interviewer's voice is calming.
And she's beautiful too.
oof uwu yes! Her voice is so soothing.
Her voice was relaxing.
Screenshots mom Kk Erm... TMI?
@@screenshotsmomkk9162 *bro what the hell?*
Dont be fooled. She seems real judgey
He will be success with that right mentality, btw I actually expecting a dirty toilets and kitchen since they’re communal but, turns out the rice is always prepared and the kimchi too, separated level according to gender, clean hallways.. it’s pretty nice
ikr, i expect like the 'hell is another people' kinda like. thats really gritty and creepy
@@hiatini the kimchi is human meat xD
Its cause they arent americans they have respect for others.
Korea and japan gonna be like that
l Munch l Yes Americans are all the same. The most diverse nation and its population can all be generalized with one sentence. Good work.
He is a man of high intelligence. I respect him. may God bless this guy to achieve everything he wish
He seems like a hard worker who takes his studies seriously and is willing to put up with living in the equivalent of a closet because it is the responsible thing to do. He'll probably remember being stuck in that cramped little room and use it as motivation for success as he gets older. Hard work now will pay off later, and before you realize it the hardships you endured will be over. As long as he maintains a good attitude he'll probably do well in life.
@Shouting Muteness NO YOU
Hard work does not always pay off. Especially in South Korea for their youth.
@Shouting Muteness what you can’t deny is that ability to endure hardship and ability to work hard when need to is necessary for success generally.
@Shouting Muteness I just did bishhh
@Shouting Muteness Shut up bishhhh😂
The fact that he is making this sacrifice for education shows his strong character and perseverance.May God bless him and reward him for his efforts😊
@ITACHI UCHIHA i don't worship flying spaghetti monster I worship flying MOM'S SPAGHETTTTTTTTTTT monster!!?!!!???
@ITACHI UCHIHA I'm feeling alot of things after reading your comments. I'm surprised that you seriously think science have answers to all of your questions and a little bit sad that you don't are confused between religion and humans. I honestly feel you've been through a lot in life.
@ITACHI UCHIHA fax
He is making this sacrifice so his parents don't have to support him so much. He clearly states this. He can take out loans there for more money as a student, but he doesn't and he also doesn't want much help from his parents. THAT is what shows his strong character. What shows his perseverance is that he does this until he finishes his education, and maybe stays a bit longer until he can afford to move to a studio.
And that same God is tolerating high suicide rates in Korea, lmaoo
The reporter: "What motivates you to study so hard?"
Me:"Poverty"
Ahhh the old "I need to be smarter, in order to get a better job and do what I want with my new found knowledge" trick.... Works every time.
@nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li depends on the job you desire. Of course, nowadays, you don't need a degree to be an investor, you don't need to finish high school to be a card counter. But you need education and license to be a doctor/nurse/engineer/instructor /....
@nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li excuse me? Do you know how many years had I lived in Asia?!
@nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li *talk, not "do not talking", there's no verb +"ING" after "do not". Your English is embarrassing Vietnamese.
23 f*cking years, "kid" and I tried to have productive conversations, here.
@nhà độc tài Yang Wen Li don't bother to edit your mistake, I have already screenshot your bad grammar.
This is living smart. My friends did only bed spaces, meaning they shared the room and only had the bed as their space. Now they are Doctors and other professionals😊
no offense or anything but I’d still choose small space like this alone rather than sharing a big room with someone
Same thing same omg
Me to..
At least I can fart in peaceee
There's no offense at all.
I wholeheartedly agree with you. I'm a student myself and I shared a big room with another student as well, after time he come out that he was gay and he told me that he loves me 🤢🤮🤮. I freaked out and since then I live alone by myself.
Right??? Pero sometimes it feels so lonely because there's not much human interaction in my dorm.
The way he talks and his outer appearance makes me feel like he's a humble and down to earth man. I feel very sad watching this knowing I have my own spacious room and a house. I wish he will have a prosperous life and become successful after his studies. I am also a college student and I feel very blessed after watching this. I wish I can help all these people 🙏🏻. A very hard-working man like he does will have his time as well. Have faith in yourself and you will be there too! Also, to all the people like him living in a place like this, don't give up! Life is still beautiful .
apparently you are very kind person.
I'm a college student that lives in a room like from the boy in the video, you can get used to live on the room if you don't mind other things.
Hey everyone!
I want to dispell some rumours that I've seen in the comments. I lived in a Goshiwon for about 6 months when I was working holiday visa in Korea.
Let me tell you: they are horrible. Doesn't matter which one you get, they are all awful. Many people have written if you just organise the space properly, it wouldn't be too bad - but there's way more to it then that.
For starters, goshiwons are often built in old buildings. There is also often no AC and the windows (usually) can't be opened fully to let air in. Because of this, air circulation is poor. Older people often smoke in their rooms and you can smell it from your room. Mould grows easily in the bathroom because of the humidity.
Because the space is so small also, you'll find that it gets dirty really really quickly. Because obviously there is less places for your hair/dust to disperse. It often gets bad no matter how much you clean it.
There is very rarely a window big enough to let in enough natural light, most goshiwons don't even have a window to the outside: only a window to the hallway of the Goshiwon complex. This makes the rooms dark. The lights are those ultra blue white lights and they're just awful lol.
You'd be surprised how many low income people live here. Many older people who don't have family and can't afford somewhere often live in goshiwons. Many foreigners also do as well. Especially since the wage in Korea is pretty awful for an entry job and the deposit is really high for apartments. Goshiwons are about 300-500USD a month depending on where you live and the size. I got a bigger one so it was about 500 USD per month.
Most goshiwons also have shared bathrooms. I was lucky because I had an average paying job and I could afford one with a bathroom, but ones with shared bathroom are much more common. You share with both women and men, with about 6 other people, and they get disgustingly dirty
Many students live here to focus solely on studying for their exams. I had my Korean friends told me they lived In a Goshiwon for a short time and they wouldn't wish it on anyone, it's that bad. And I agree. It's depressing. It's claustrophobic, dirty and dark. Most people can only live in them for a few months at a time
yeah... let me smoke in this 60 square area with no ventilation
@@cardboardpackage people literally do and it's grossss
@Maxim Kontsevich not once did I mention the average wage? So how can you know? The minimum wage is about 9$USD an hour and that's a pretty common wage for anybody at entry level or most foreigners.
@Maxim Kontsevich I worked in the world trade tower as a marketing assistant and I made about 9$usd an hour. The trade tower.
Hey man that's too bad. If ur still living there I suggest buying an $80 air purifier to fix the smoke and dust part. They are really good.
I suddenly remembered that scene in Reply 1988 which Deoksun visited her sister's dorm (Bora). She got emotional seeing the size of her sister's room without knowing the situation of how she is struggling to live in that place and how can she manage to study there despite of her environment. It was an eye opener for everyone especially for those students who are working hard and doing their best to achieve their dreams.
I swear that's the first thing came to my mind after seeing the title and that's why I clicked the video tho
This is temporary. You can tell Hwang is a very humble guy and this situation is clearly building his character (Life/God/The Universe? works in mysterious ways). I just pray loneliness won't mess his goals while he's actively working hard and doing his best to finish his studies then find a decent job. Stay strong bro 💪🙏
Always support here too.
Megumi Hayashida stfu not everything has to do w God
Megumi, don't mind the troll I won't even name down there. Your thoughts and prayers were kind and respectful, and I hope Hwang reads them. Bless you !
@@flonoiisana4647 it's ok, I ignore them everytime 🙄 thank you for caring btw. I was actually hesitating to specifically mention "God" because on this plateform called youtube it always generates absurd debates about religion. I thought ppl would understand that it could mean whatever or nothing at all or simply going through life itself. I know alot of students are probably enduring similar challenges while struggling/surviving. Let's hope their perseverance will pay off.
I like how the interviewer is sitting in his bed with the covers, so casual.
They look cute together
Odysseus ikr i was just thinking that
To cover her legs, very typical thing to do... she's probably on the bed because theres no space...
Cause they ficked
Its common, coz they're koreans. They're conservative.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful both these people are. Even their voices are so soothing..
Sam Choi needed to speak quietly or they may disturb his neighbors on the same floor
stonetusk Lol
I admire this guy with all his honesty, no pretensions and he does not show any self pity. It helps to be contented with what you have at the moment but continue to aspire for something better. I love his attitude towards his studies, how he work hard for it. With this attitude, he will do well in life. I hope this could be viewed by many young people and get inspired by what he does. I am praying for this guy to be successful. God bless you. Stay healthy and happy. Be hopeful.
Young Korean men work extremely hard. They have inspired me to push myself harder. I've never lived in a goshiwon but I did live in a half-basement (반지하 원룸) one-room with a Korean roommate. I saved a lot on rent and did a language exchange with my roommate.
But young korean man doesnt want to work at farm tho , even tho the payment is really good
@@redzyakuza really??
@@redzyakuza it makes sense with south korea being a country where lots of ppl have higher education and credentials, why would any of them want to do manual labour if they have the qualification to get an office job? plus in a place where social status matters a lot, it's definitely more appealing to say "i work at XXX company" than "I work at a farm"
That's why suicide rate will increase every year.
They f***ed after this
5:37 I can't stop picturing the camera man standing on the bed trying to get a stable shot
😂😂😂
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Girl you're so funny LMAO XD
Ikr I was like "is he hanging from the coat rail??" Lmao
I cant stop laughing omfg 😭😭
Respect to everyone working hard to make an honest living
U are every where my dude
VanirGaming why can’t you
@@BioHorse yikes lol
AI: I'm bout to ruin y'alls careers
Sucks to suck hahah
This guy is so honest, responsible ,independent and inspiring ....also the girl is super polite ,humble and attractive
He is attractive too haha
You don't know what a gosiwon life is really like unless you've actually lived in one. I'm Korean myself, born and raised in Seoul, and when I was a young boy, my family had a hard time financially and so I ended up in one of these gosiwons. Needless to say, it was like hell, suffocating and all. No windows, hardly any ventilation, no soundproofing whatsoever. It looks like it's private but not really. The worst part of it is the lack of space. We humans are animals after all and we need SPACE. You don't get that in gosiwon and you don't realize that until you actually have the experience of it. It feels like you're stuck in one of those "cubes" in the movie "Cube", but much smaller. Or you could compare it to a solitary confinement cell in prison. It's THAT BAD. Those who choose to stay there choose to stay there not because they want to but because they have no other choice. They all want to get out of there as soon as possible. If you really want to know what I'm talking about, go find one in Seoul and try it out for yourself.
It would be so suffocating for someone with claustrophobia ...u worked hard ... all the best to come
Honestly it's mostly about managing your expectations. If you go in there expecting the worse then it can only go uphill from there. Judging by how positive and humble he is, I believe he managed those expectations extremely well. You can't expect a gosiwon to be a cosy home. It should be meant solely for you to sleep and barely enough to fulfill your most basic needs.
These places should be banned! A total exploitation of real estate sharks. The south Korean govt can create affordable housing with much better architecture for low income ppl but instead continue to allow developers to build ugly tower blocks for massive profit. It's incredible how corrupt the South Korean govt is by allowing this trend to continue.
Couldn't you just leave the residence for leisure? You don't even have to buy anything, just take a walk around the park and people watch or something. Literally, you are only stuck because you choose to be. It's not like gosiwon is a prison. At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. In this case, a place to sleep at night.
Kevin Y you're not getting the point. These places are not livable. The govt allows developers to build these kinds of buildings for massive profit.
But still, this is ten times better than the Hong Kong's cage homes.
TheAsianOneWC Hong Kong’s also an island
@@ferddoesweirdthingsinlife1040 half of it is, the other half is connected to the mainland
TheAsianOneWC Actually, some residents even live in cardboard boxes in the halls of residential buildings. They’re barely big enough to fit them to be honest. Also, I found out that if somebody died in one of them, they would go unnoticed for weeks or maybe even months because nobody really cares or knows.
TheAsianOneWC sure. But there’s a border, which essentially means that Hong Kong can’t expand
FerdDoesWeirdThingsInLife Hong Kong is expanding a bit in the richer district with the airport; they’re filling up the shallow parts of the sea to make more land for residential and commercial buildings.
Ok but can someone scout him as a model because his jaw line and those cheek bones are IMMACULATE
He looks like an athlete to me lol
He looks so average as a korean male living in korea 🤷🏻♂️
He's below average according to Korean Standard 😬
Average? I would let him murder me.
@@abuXanabut he's so cute D:
He seems like such a good natured & humble young man :< . Hope he gets a well paying job & goes far in life
He seems extremely humble hard working and level headed. This financially is extremely smart. I know too many college students who live beyond their means. They end up being put out of their overly expensive apartments before everything is said and done . His hard work will definitely pay off! This to me is more or less a college dorm room!
Those are spoiled and dumb kids. Almost every student that i know of in my country get an apartament with other students,you can spend less then 300€ (ofc it depends where,some places might be lower,some higher) and live decently for years. Some of my friends that works still prefered to get a room and divide expenses with other strangers instead of going solo and risking to have no money at the end of the month...
I feel really inspired after seeing this. some things he said really make me want to be more productive i.e. cut out distractions and be more efficient so far as it concerns my life aims and goals. such a cool interview
while watching this video, i took a look at my room and realized that i have never been grateful for these blessings. I am not pitying this boy because i know that he will achieve his goal one day because hard work never goes to waste.
You attract who you are. If you're an ugly person, inside and out, then that's what you'll get. With such bad attitude, you are bound to get that right back. I've lived in Seoul most of my life and all I see are very attractive, well educated and kind people.
The Goshiwon was originally started for students who want to isolate themselves so that they could focus on their studies without distractions. Both people from out of city and within city used these facilities. However, now it seems many different people use it for different reasons. The size of the unit was made specifically for no nonsense living because you have a set goal and life will be improved if you succeed. That's the inspiration it's supposed to give. People who really study understand what this means.
There's a flower that blooms from patience, hard work and struggle.
This gentleman is attending a good university. Korea has a lot of universities due to the demand. According to a Time Magazine article, Korea has the highest university educated population in the world, 85% at the time of report. To Koreans if you get into a university in Seoul, it is considered to be a success. Dongguk University is an old and well respected university, this is why the youtuber was proud to let the interviewer know where he was a student at.
SKY, as in the kdrama is the acronym for the top three universities: Seoul U, Korea U, Yonsei U. not necessarily in this order.
From his revelation of his life and his somewhat calm demeanour, he does not seem to be from a "poor" family. Usually, if he came from very difficult background, he'd be unable to attend a school, he would be working full time. Also if he is a student, he would be very busy working at some convenience store, delivering food, or some other part time jobs in order to pay for his tuitiona and daily costs. Sometimes, Korean parents will not support their child once they get into a school in order to nurture their self reliance. This is because up until then, their parents basically do everything for them which costs a lot of money. This guy obviously studied really hard to get into Dongguk and him being very natural and confident about discussing his personal life tells me that his family is not poor. However, he has good parents who taught him good things and he appreciates all of the help he gets from them. He is one of the better people.
If he came from a very poor family, he would have a complex and tried to hide it. There's a way of telling; Koreans can tell right away.
Lots of Koreans are wealthy, especially in Seoul, that's why housing prices and cost of living is out of this world. And yes, many people live exactly if not better than you see in the kdramas.
As for meeting a rich oppa, you get who you are. Quality people of course want to meet other quality people. This is not just unique to Koreans. However, Koreans are more aggresive about this. This is of course a general statement but it is true. The best way of meeting a good person is to be good yourself. That is why working on yourself if a win-win situation. Don't search, you won't find one because you won't look attractive to a quality person. They know what they are looking for.
There are lots of attractive Korean men. They're well educated, kind, generous, swag and good to women. Best of all, they're clean. However, you have to understand their position,, they're not going to just date anyone. If they respect themselves, they'll going to want to meet someone just as respected. It's only common sense. They worked hard to be that person and so they expect the same from their partner.
Visit Korea to enjoy and experience our long running and rich culture. Learn the truth behind our very sad history--criminal japanese occupation--and our great story of survival. There's so much to see, do and eat!!!
People who complain about Korea or Koreans, need to look in the mirror. Of course, like everywhere else in the world, Korea also has bad apples. But as I say, the ugly get other uglies. For me, I always approach perople and things with a positive mind and because of this, I can't say that I've had many bad experiences nor met bad people. People like positivity no matter where you are from. And, trouble finds other trouble.
Hope this helps and hope to see you in Korea in the future. Stay safe and 안녕!!!!!
@@김유주-i7p what's wrong with u and y the long comments?? lol.did u even understand what she said? she was,clearly stating facts and I see nothing wrong at all it's just all facts and pure comment but ur thought is rubbish! grow up
That's cos you've never worked hard in your life.
@@shawnlynch9658 its a stretch to say that i have never worked hard in my life.. i am working as a public prosecutor and it took me 4 good years to achieve this.... so as i said in my comment that hard work never goes to waste,, i have a firm belief that this boy will achieve his dream too.. my comment was basically about the size of room that he is living in... sure i have worked hard but in a comfortable space and room of my own...so i just suddenly felt grateful for that after watching this video... that we take these things for granted which are actually blessings when we compare it with others...
@@bulletproofbtsarmy2088 Thank you fellow Army 💜
I’m just wishing this guy the best in life. It’s hard to studying and he tries his best living in there. I hope in the futures gets the best.
This looks safer than advertising for a roommate with a stranger or someone who might bail on the rent obligation.
Lol exactly...
Yes! I’ve had to live with some questionable strangers and would have loved a tiny, cheap place all to myself like this! I wish they had these in the US for college students. It seems so much safer.
Life is so difficult everywhere. I hate competitive culture. But he motivated me to work harder.
You said everything.
Persons move to differents regions believing life is easy there😂😂
Competitive culture is the reason you have a phone or computer to type thag comment lol
@@eyesontheinside5776 I'll pass on the technology. I'd rather have a community.
Competitive culture may not be good for an individual but it's beneficial to the progression of human society .
I love how the interviewer got comfy and placed a blanket over her legs xD
she's ready
Yeah that's weird. Not professional
Bryan Ryan it’s a traditional thing in korea where women must cover their legs when sitting
7:35 She Readdddy
@@bryanryan4504 her general composure and sensitivity while asking potentially triggering questions is overall professional. Just account for how cultures other than your own differ in how they show familiarity and professionalism
His future partner would be so lucky to have him . he is so hardworking and pure hearted . god bless you buddy 😇
She just casually in the softest tone asked to see his account balance. 🤣🤣😅 she could get away with robbery with that tone😅
Right?!
Her voice is like ASMR to me. So soothing!
@C S Asking how much people make, is kind of taboo in europe aswell.
C S nah
Lol my sentiments exactly. Either she is really convincing or he is very accomodating😂🇿🇦
this isn't actually bad looking. i can imagine myself staying in here. it just needs a bit of cleaning and this would look a bit more spacious.
Yea why bother with spacious room if you only live temporarily in there
I would at least need a window. Even a small one that I can open for air.
there was a small window for air
This actually reminded me of the room I live in LOL..
@@bee5120 you can see a small window at 5:42
Can we talk about how the interviewer just made herself comfy and took his blanket.
Coz it's really cold there...and the room heaters in korea ... especially in goshiwons ...u can't use them all the time...
So they have to suffer in the cold sometimes...
So, that may be the reason , she took his blanket
Or may be just coz she was wearing a skirt and had to sit on his bed.
@@sonammishra889 yeah...that too is crct...
But cold is the major factor...
She's being demure
@@des4719 lmao
His perseverance and positive attitude to fight for his future is admirable to the core.
When I saw the room, I thought it costs $50, but $300...Korea is expensive
its seoul that is expensive, not korea
I tried staying in goshiwon when I was in Seoul for 4 months, per day 10000 won and it was an interesting experience
@@kingleonidas4594 try Tokyo. I live in 17m² and I pay $450. 😂😂
@@hib4088 My love, these guys live in the closet in your flat. It's incomparable.
Kai Oliver that’s not too bad! I have 30m2, $750 /month, in Aarhus
Last 50 seconds were honestly so relatable . The thought that what if I don't get a good job scares me , I don't want to be dependent on my parents or someone else for the rest of my life 😓 .
I'm about to graduate this year and I have that thought everyday.
Hah we all scared but guess what. Some like competition some are working for a career others just so have a job to pay bills and feed kids. Don't be scared if you have the skills. In Western side of this most don't want the degree but the work experience so I suggest getting some work experience in not just study. Even if pays very little to have it on your resume will help if that is any help to you?
@@LC-in2ft im 14 and im scared of that
Have faith. You will definitely do well.
I know it's harder with the current level of competition but you will pull through .
All the best.
@@whatthehell.2317 thank you!
This guy is set for success , he's hard-working even with how harsh society is and is enduring it moving up , once this guy graduates all his hard work will pay off , that's where true success comes from , success comes from years of hardship and pain
Success, yes. But not for him.
For someone who knows how to take advantage of hard workers, yeah.
He will end up building a palace where some steve jobs will live.
the thing is there’s so many people out there just like him in s korea. they all have “work hard” mindset. and some will have the upper hand because they’re studying at a prestigious university unlike him. competition is brutal in s korea. this is why they’re number one when it comes to suicides. nonetheless, i do hope he finds success in his life.
Thorfinn 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
He’s hard working, attractive and humble 🥺
Meanwhile, every Poor kdrama protagonists i've seen has their own 1 bedroom big apartment and living alone 😆
And they always have the latest smartphone out there
@@bagashayujatmiko9855 yess! Hahahaha
@Maxim Kontsevich "people in korean dramas are so handsome" 💀💀
I CAN'T-
@Maxim Kontsevich i'm not saying I agree, also i'm not saying i disagree. It's just that ur comment is so funny 🤣💀💀
And different fancy cute clothes/sweater everyday. Ha ha.
Him : I'm not attending a good university
Me : searching for the university and finding out that it has a 7.3 acceptance rate
Also Me : WTF KOREA
In China, almost the same. the reputation of your university defines your first job .
It's the same everywhere I guess? In India as well you'll get a good job if you've studied from an A-list university, otherwise you can die from starvation and joblessness for all they care lol
I also thought that 7.3 is a small number but it's actually not. My uni is not even in top 10 in my country and it welcomes 10-15k new students every year but the acceptance rate is 5.5
not a good university meaning not the top 3 which is SKY uni~
Seoul National University
Korea University
Yonsei University
@@anti_fascist not everywhere here in Belgium the uni doesnt really matter and one of the best everyone can apply to it with like the minimum point so 10/20
Im so sad to that adorable and looks humble guy may lord bless him for his journey 😭😭😭😭
This kid is awesome! Setting goals and doing the work needed to get where he wants to be. I have no doubt he will succeed. His parents must be very proud!
The room is not bad if you're alone. He just have to clean it and arrange his stuff.
hard to stay neat/organized in that small an area for long term.
It's easy for conservative people like me who can't stay in messy places for a long time
I know there's a way. He can maximize the space by thworing things he's not using anymore or put it in a box. I've seen a room as small like this but he managed to make it better.
@@My_Little_World345 Remember he's a male. There are some straight males who are neat and organized but let's say that they are the exception that confirms the rule. Moreover, when a teenager first moves away from his or her parents' house, they find it foreign to have to do on their own everything that their mother used to do for them. It will take some adjusting - and some of them never adjust.
@@irmar That's the problem.
Damn. The Owner of the building is making big money doing that.
Edit: Wow. Thank you for all the likes.
Yeah, imagine owning such a building and raking in thousands every month for very little. I'm sure my sense of decency would bother me, I'd cut people breaks and fail at ripping them off, I couldn't do it to people.
Tom Hannah same here! I think that’s why the richest people are usually so fcked up 😢 they had to do a lot of “that’s your problem not mine” ripping people off
meowzy I think you're right... I've met richer people and get that impression. They went down a path of shortcuts to get rich, and got used to considering others as lesser life forms...
Wait so is this like a business sort of or no
Its a good business tho
I wish him the best of luck in his studies and in life.
I remembered Sung Bo Ra of Reply 1988 with this, when she moved to seoul to study, Deok Sun cried when she saw that she sleep in a tight place like that.
Her voice is really soothing. His too. Damn I’m falling asleep listening to them talk.
same 💜💜💜💜💜
they could make a good couple, i mean this guy is hard working and earnest.
So true. I love when she goes "hmmmm"
Have you heard how japanese people talk?
Same
I think if you added a bathroom. This could meet everyone’s basic needs.
If you add a bathroom it wouldn't bother me to live there at all
@@Aro-ed5hf agree
Some Goshis have bathrooms but they’re in the bedroom (usually a glassed off frosted area in the corner)
It’s suffocating what you on about. Home is where you relax and spend Time with family or alone. Who would stay in a box to relax.. I think I have seen U.K. jail cells bigger then this. Like Koreans say “fighting”💪🏾
@@traveller3891 I just say that personally it wouldn't bother me because I don't need a big living space that's all. I didn't mean that everyone should be okay with living like that so it wasn't to offend anyone
That female interviewer needs to start an ASMR channel.
Lol
Indeed 👍
😏
Lol was just thinking that.
True
In my country..we call "kos-kosan"....the small room when you can rent per month or per year...only room and public bathroom outside.. 😀..
sepertinya lebih lengkap ya fasilitas yg ada di video, I mean they have their own kitchen inside their room and that's looks awesome for me tbh
itu hal biasa yg ada diindonesia, kayaknya bagus nih buat jadikan bisnis
Kos kos n 2x2 atau 2x3 di indo kayaknya biasa banget dah malah fasilitasnya paling cuma parkiran motor sama kamar mandi luar
Goshiwon $300
Kos2an $30
@@hadrianlaksmanto9358 damn true
i like the interviewer, she is always respectful.
She gasped when he opened his door. I knew this would be a good interviewer 😉
However it was kinda rude of her to ask about how much cash he has in his bank account. It's such a private thing...
@@justynak.6686 not in South Korea
Yes.her other interview with the ex gay priest amazed me
but she asked politely. besides it's not her, she's just asking what's scripted.
Since no one said it..... he is ✨attractive ✨
Lol
@@solarlola5953 why are you laughing? Cuz she's right??
I was thinking of the same thing. 😁
He is :)
You know what’s weird . If you
Girls that aren’t Asian find us Asian attractive . Why y’all always act stiff as hell to us .
Asian boss has reveal the dark side of each country in Asia.. Rather than travelling to other countries because of their attractive places, we also need to learn hardship or difficult side that other people in the countries have earned.. :)
how is this dark? id call the clubs where women for example get forced into prostitution dark.. maybe for someone rich and privileged this is dark but most people go through hardships to get to their goal. without struggle theres no succes as they say. also this is temporary, so I hope he gets a comfortable place and great job later. Much respect to him
This isn't dark. It's a temporary living space only for students who's studying for the national exam or foreigners.
@Keni Ken right, soooo many people dont even get to have this option, or if they do its 4 times more expensive or with many other people in such small space
This is not dark. this is just the way they choose to live. same to other countries in Asia.
Living in a cheap way does not always mean hard for people.
is this one dark? i lived in a similar situation in university dorms lol
Korian peoples are amazing great peoples ,very respectable peoples, I'm a srilankan and I love Korea, God bless this student and this kind woman too,love Korea ❤❤🔥
him feeling bad for getting financial support makes me feel bad for myself.
You will have an opportunity to get back this help to your children.
Korean Health yes but i'd also want to return all that money to my parents in the future.
I don’t get it? Isn’t it the parents job to support the child until they can go off on their own? My parents pay for my college and I am going to pay for my kids college when I am a adult
@@jetx2599 not everyone has rich parents man. not everyone can pay 50k in college tuition every year. Be grateful for that
Siddharth Nandi Oh sorry I miss worded my comment. I was not referring to parents that wish they could afford to help their children pay for college but aren’t able to. I was referring to parents that can pay for college but choose not to because they think “he/she is a adult so they have to do it themselves”. My friends parents had this mentality and he had to get a full time job while in college and he became depressed and his grades tanked. I just don’t get why parents wouldn’t want to support there child if they have the means to do so. In my culture you’re supposed to support your children if you can until they can do it alone. Maybe other cultures just think it’s normal to kick there kid to the curb when he/she turns 18z
"I don't usually cook my own food."
_They make him cook food for the cameras_
_Introverts will never recover_
Silent voice...
@@criistal_frappex253 ;__;
😂😂
Cooking ramen doesn't really count. I also don't cook really at all, but almost every Korean person I know, including myself, at least cooks Ramen very commonly during our college and high school lives.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Showing his account balance? Thats such a bold question LMAOO
ikr the ballss
it's transparency and it's something that americans or corporations are not
Welcome to Asia lmao
Actually, it's very common in some cultures to talk about money and how much you earn. Avoiding the topic is a very American thing, like politics. On other countries, talking about politics doesn't have to lead to a verbal fight.
@@denissekattalakis6575 in homogeneous countries, yes. The conversation can't lead to "that's racist! When everyone is the same race lol i would also avoid painting America with such broad strokes. There are plenty of people who can discuss politics without erupting, and the opposite is true in other countries. Don't be ignorant
the interviewer is really warm and respectful and the boy is really humble, intelligent and hard-working. nowadays it's getting harder and harder to even find a tiny place to live.
“My room is little bit dirty”
Me: Looks normal to me 👍🏼
Lol mine is a 1000 times worst 😂😂😂
Sameeee my room is so messy but life be like that sometimes :D
His room is clean, i think. 😄😄
Same lol
For the space he has I expected worse
Much respect to the interviewee for his transparency and how disciplined he is. And the interviewer has such a lovely voice lol
Her voice is soft and feminine, and soothing to listen too. And she's beautiful, I'm jelaous!
"Are you lonely" The interviewer says in a voice filled with softness
After Interview seems they could have a date 😃😍
The girl want to eat that man
@@Hazemann ..or vice versa?
@@bobjacobson858 pff, he couldn't care less by the looks of it.
Im lonely too
This hit me hard, damn. I was doing my exchange semester in Korea at Dongguk, after having saved up enough to live like a god. This makes me question my choices. If only I had known this guy's and probably many other students situations, I would've acted differently. You will never read this, but KEEP FIGHTING!
Hi! But I think it's better to save up, and you did right thing. I'm going to study there next year, how much would you recommend to save up for 1 year? Could you work there part time? (I'm going to magistracy)
@@klefleee well it depends on how long you stay and how cheap/expensive you live there. I saved up around €8.000 for a period of 5 and a half month. I also traveled to Jakarta, Bali, Busan & Japan with that budget.
Save expenses by going out to eat with friends (cooking is expensive if it's not noodles). Good luck! EDIT: I worked part time as a translator aswell but that was once a month for 50K KRW
He's so adorable and seems to have a good head on his shoulders. I hope he succeeds in whatever he wants to do in life! Also, I wish to god that we had micro-apartments like that here in NYC
Even if we had those things here in Brooklyn they'd cost like 600 a month 😭
My husband lived through this during his college years. He’s an engineer now and we have more rooms than we can occupy. Stay humble and it’ll pay off.
Only if you get lucky. Otherwise you die on the street.
Your husband struggled early on, but did you? In other words, were you with him when he was going through tough times? OR did you meet him after he became successful?
@@givemexrice what a stupid question 🤦♀
Akansha Nathaniel And how is it stupid?
The interviews voice is so calming, I can literally listen to her talk for hours even though I don’t understand a single word.
Really appreciate the effort put into making this interview, following him to school as well and asking good questions about how his life is during those circumstances. Well done!
He's a college student that has a room over his head and parents that help out when he needs it. Seems like a lucky kid and on the right track. Brings back memories of my college days.
A ghosiwon : me smallest room rent
A Jakarta's room rent : hold my bed
bagusan ini daripada kosan gw
Nur Rama iyo mbak I guess that they actually have no idea of how strong we are 💪😂
Goshiwon looks smaller that kosan in this video. Is it because goshiwon designed long than kosan designed square? 🤔
Anjay.. belum tau dia kos² di jkt gimana :')
@@sulistiaputri8052 kek gmna?
"There's almost always rice here"....lololololol they lookin out for each other
No, its just part of the rental accommodations I've heard.
@@becoming_real7385 that's nice
@@rismadeco rice*
And theres one guy who is always wondering who is eating all his rice.
I smell a Karen here
She has such a lovely, respectful interview style that is both considerate and unintrusive, and what a lovely, soothing voice.
When the interviewer asked him if he can show the balance of his bank account I thought they're going to surprise him by giving him money Lol.
They went so personal so fast
Great video. I like that this guy is doing what he has to do to gain his education. Also I hope the people in places like this where you have to share bathroom and kitchen are neat and clean up after themselves. Also I hope these places Goshiwon that are mostly close to colleges and schools mostly rent to students who are in school. I like the Korea do things like this. I live in a one room before and it was smaller than his room it was hell.
I hope this beautiful woman date this guy, she ask brave questions and seems comfortable around him.
@@KenRobert1 I was thinking that too lol. They seemed a bit flirtatious :)
Lots of countries are far more open about what they have and what they earn. In my opinion this is a good thing.
Related: I think salary secrecy breeds and enables inequality where I am from.
Lou M-H I don’t think salary secrecy is what they are talking about, but rather privacy and what is considered courteous in the US and other western cultures. The salary secrecy you are talking about is what is done with in a company, for example telling employees that talking about earnings is considered gossip and gossiping is a fire-able offense. In Korea, asking one’s earnings is just a part of the norm, but in my area that is t something you would talk about with strangers. I personally put finances up there with religion and politics as touchy conversation topics.
When I was stationed in Korea I loved the people there. Their culture, their food, and the way they respected themselves and those around them. Never seen a kdrama but living their several years allowed me to grow a huge respect for the people there.
The communal kitchen is clean and tidy at least that’s a good thing
@@atemptytime nice racism
@@Awomanontheinternet it is not racist my friend, it is about habits
Wanderational But the thing is that literally nobody asked
Pbness Jellyness always bringing white people into places they weren’t mentioned
@@Pbness messy and smelly just like Indian
I am a girl and i think i am in love with the interviewer. I want someone like her in my life. She asked the most sensible question in a beautiful way