The comparison thing is out of control. The obsession with status (and status symbols) is really, really destructive. Everyone judges the quality of their lives by what everyone else has, or even worse, by what they don't have. This drives me insane....
Its not just in Asia. Its in the USA and Australia, UK etc too. I ve lived in both Asia and the West. People are just generally greedy and materialistic and never satisfied with anything they have
There is a famous Korean blogger "Chingu Amiga" who lives happily now in Mexico after leaving her 'toxic' and overly sick competitive society. Everytime she goes back she gets sick, that's how bad it is now for her after experiencing other not so dysfunctional and toxic cultures.
@@Fryulikebacon not by a long shot is it better, but Mexico is a caste system and so is South Korea, you have a lot of Asians who identifying themselves as white that's why they keep their complexions so bright as possible with the whitening chemical treatments and everything else and of course in Mexico especially Mexico City there is a lot of basically what is known as white Mexicans who also consider themselves Superior than the indigenous ones who who are dark complexion.
I'm living in Europe and here it's like the opposite around. Everybody tries to look beautiful without makeup and if you don't wear much makeup it means you're feeling comfortable with yourself and your natural beauty. I wouldn't say your videos "opened my eyes", because this sounds kinda rude, but they showed me that Korea is not only k-pop groups and k-dramas like! Thank you
Korean woman born in Korea are not as unique as you may think in the media. All woman have a universal code and it's more of how you two value your time that will make or break you. I ended up marrying an Asian American woman as compared to all the Japanese/Korean/Philippine woman I met when I was still a young buck doing my time for the U.S. military in Japan. The best woman for you to date or marry is the one that understands your background and attempts to help you live a stable life. I ain't a very plain/casual man and I don't care much for social media/public status so I don't think any Korean girl in Korea would had liked me. LOL! Glad that my American wife is more accepting!
@@scarontop Ich nicht. Vielleicht ist es aber auch schon so sehr zur Normalität geworden, dass viele Leute es nicht mehr erkennen, ob eine Frau makeup drauf hat oder nicht
South Korea is a very complex and competitive society, which is obviously great in many ways, but exhausting in many other ways. A friend of mine is Korean, who has been living in the U.S. for several years and recently got her citizenship. She said the average young Korean is more interested in having a picture of themselves doing something interesting than actually enjoying doing something interesting. Appearing to enjoy life is more important than enjoying life.
What I have observed about Korean woman is definitely the high competition between status and looks. They all would try super hard to be the skinniest and have the prettiest face, all of them wearing designer stuff especially those Dior bags that literally almost any female in Korea has. Or who has the best boyfriend, of course they only want rich and handsome boyfriends. The constant going to parties and showing off. It‘s an extremely toxic culture similar to the one in Los Angeles, California it‘s literally exactly the same. It‘s unfortunate but it is what it is. It‘s sad that girls constantly have to compete with each other and I am thinking for what honestly. For a man?! It‘s ridiculous.
@@Bubblelisous248 it's definitely not for men. Women (especially like this) don't care about men; they care only about their own image and self interest. They only care if a man contributes to their narcissism.
Koreans in Korea are the same as those living in the USA. From Korea town in Chicago to Korea town in Los Angeles. It is this whole image culture. If he's a guy, he's a BTS idol wannabe. For women, they are women idol wannabe. They are all about status n looks. I went to the Korea club in Los Angeles area once n bring Vietnamese, Im bald headed while everyone else had big bowl cut looking BTS hair. They would borrowed their rich uncle nice fancy cars n would VIP parked it in front of the club for status. They set the standards as Asian Americans are beginning to set the same "stuck up" standards themselves. Good thing Kim un still holds them at bay otherwise they'll be even more stuckup like how them taiwanese be hating on them Chinese.
@@MrBalor89 bahahahabha social media and dating sites have assisted women in DROPPING their hypergamy. Or so many women wouldn’t be so willing to sleep with and have sex with complete bums.
I'm really interested in Korea and Korean culture because in middle school I had a really good friend who was Korean and I was introduced to a lot of Korean culture and media through her. I started learning Korean and I've been planning on applying to colleges in Korea and my parents know about it and support me but lately I've been getting extremely worried. I've heard about severe sexism in Korea and the anti-feminist sentiment which seems really scary and bizzare to me as a woman, not to mention "hidden cameras". Other things like being judgemental of everyone, comparing everything, and being surrounded by materialism would freak me out. Recently I've also heard a lot about Koreans being racist/xenophobic towards other Asians, so now I'm even wondering if it's just a huge mistake to apply for universities in Korea even though I already spent a lot of time and money on this. I still think Korean culture is so rich and interesting, and I think the language is very beautiful, and of course I have met some nice Korean people but I'm experiencing a lot of anxiety thinking about studying there.
i think that you should do a lot of research and watch a lot of different videos from a lot of different creators who have/do live in korea then really think about the reason why you want to move there and if it would be worth it for you. From what I've seen, not every country is perfect and everyone's experience living in korea is different. I've seen people that have loved it and some that have hated it. Think about how your everyday life would be living and there and if you personally would be happy living day to day life there. Think about your morals and values and if your mental health would deteriorate in a setting like that. Everyone is different so I would take multiple experiences and opinions then consider *every factor*. I've heard that when moving there its best to expect the worst so you aren't disappointed, but at the end of the day remember not to generalize the whole population and I'm sure if you were to move there you would learn a lot and gain a lot of experience.
I would say the experience may vary, from person to person. This may sound weird but some cultures might not suit you, you may like it, you may admire it but living within that culture might be to much of a clash with yours, and you might end up disliking it, on the other hand there's the possibility that despite the differences you may find your self filling comfortable there. But keep in mind that no matter how much reasearch you do on a certain place, culture or the people there, you will never be able to get the full picture unless you experience it yourself. That being said moving to a different country is an important decision that should't be taken lightly, my advice for you would be to visit the place first, there are a lot volunteer programs or you can go there on a vacation for a few weeks and use that opportunity to vibe with the place and see how you like it there.
Ultimately it’s your decision but I would take into account that from what I’ve seen on studying there a lot of people express extreme loneliness in their videos. I would assume the racism and xenophobia play a role in that. Unless you have friends or family that already live there or will come with you I’d think it’d be hard not to experience that as well. I feel like your best bet is either finding a support group of other abroad students going to your school or something similar. Humans are social beings. When faced with challenges we have better outcomes when we have a support system. I believe this could either make or break your experience as a college student there.
The Universities that you have applied to, are they in South Korea or North Korea? The North Korea is a completely separate country and it is the more traditional Korean culture.
Correct. Korean woman born in Korea are worst than some poor Filipina girl who really just wants to be a good house wife. Filipina girls are the only Asian girls outside of a heavily modernized country that I actually thought of marrying since they are not materialistic; Filipina are rather realistic and heavily strict with finding a good husband. #1 Rule breaker for me in any relationship is that if a girl puts more energy into social media; she gets 100 percent rejected by me. Korean woman; you all are just too shallow. Sorry but even the Japanese girls still beat you Korean woman by a far margin even though Japanese woman got a bad culture of infidelity. I would rather date some average looking Filipina or Japanese girl who will truly love me for who I am rather than some hottie Kpop looking fake Korean girl who does nothing but check social media all day to waste our time. Time is short and so is my life. Good luck to any guys attempting to try to date/marry a Korean woman born in Korea. Come back and tell me in 10-30 years if your marriage is still there. lol. Give Filipina girls a shot coming from an older Asian American military veteran like me. My current wife is an Asian American girl but my first few serious relationships was with a few White American girls when I was younger. It's not about your looks, race, color, and etc. I always say it's your values that you two bring to the table to forge a future that matters the most! Good luck guys and girls!
I've seen Koreans here in India and they dress really casually like without make up and just in sweatshirts and jeans and all. I think that's because no one really cares as much about make up here. I for one don't. When it comes to being reserved and being prudes, it's normal in a conservative society honestly. It's the same here as well. However when it comes about like the comparison thing. I think I won't be able to survive there even one day 😂 I am a really simple person and seeing people day in and day out just look perfect and be perfect (atleast on the outside) is going to certainly make me feel like crap about myself since my self esteem is REAALLLYY low. Damn. 🤦
I am half korean and white. I have been to korean a couple of times. I don't speak korean. Most korean people say I am very pretty and they never thought I was half Korean which is nice. However I don't have any close friends that are korean because American culture is so different. I can not relate with Koreans because I grew up in America. It's even very hard connecting or relating with my mom that grew up from Korea because I was born in America and grew up in America. Also my dad it white.
just consider yourself white and american. unless youre full blooded korean youre not. especially your mom who was probably a GI lover who wanted to have an easier life.
You had to marginalize the suffering of korean women with the last part didn't you? Leave it to western women to appropriate the suffering of others. They always gotta make everything about themselves. They can't fight the urge to play the victim any time they get the chance to. 🙄
Very good video. Jives with my experience. I have found Koreans to be very warm and friendly, but only if you get to know them well. If you are an outsider or casual acquaintance, you will be kept at arm's length. But eventually, if you make it over the wall, Koreans make great friends. At least that has been my experience. Very different friendship dynamic than I have with my other Asian friends.
The myth that Korean woman are awesome and the best is not true. As a Asian American military veteran; my first girlfriend that I actually had the most fun with was actually a Dutch/British American born white woman. When I was still trying to mingle around and date as a overseas service member; I had a decent time with a lot of Korean, Japanese, and Filipino woman. However somethings just didn't sit right with me on Korean woman. They're just too shallow. It's like their entire image is a farce and I am always struggling on not looking like a idiot when mingling with Korean woman. I am now married to an Asian American woman; but I always tell people don't fall for these bullcrap media on how they spin up Korea woman as awesome sexy goddesses. Most guys will think Korean woman are like Kpop idols with sexy bodies and such. However those are the 1 percentage of Korean woman only that the media will show. My ex-white girlfriend treated me much more better than 2/3 of all the Asian woman I met in my life. In the end it's how you and your girl will float together with the values you two must share.
Anyone know how old she is? She did nail it though. All the superficial things about Koreans, very true. I stepped away from all my Korean friends in my early 20s and ventured out to all different cultures…its the most relief ive ever experienced. Americans dont care where you come from what you have or where you work ( for the most) they only judge you by your character, what you can bring to the table and what kind of person you are mostly. Nothing else. Who cares about all the luxury goods. Moderation, perfectly fine I encourage it but if your one of the characters on Bling Empire then thats whats killing our culture and has been for a long time.
It seems very competitive and it would be very tiring. Trying to portray that you always have your life together and are perfect is unrealistic. I’ve noticed that a lot of things in Korea are to the extreme… I’m sure mental health is a big issue.
That's very sad, to normalize comparing one to each other, and posting everything on social media and only the good things, instead of enjoying the surroundings, I believe that will stop with future generations
It's only sad if you're sad when doing it 😂 if it makes you depressed, then maybe you should stop. If it makes you happy doing it, then keep doing it. But realistically if it makes you depressed maybe that just means you a more positive perspective. For example instead of looking at people as being better than you just look at them as people living their most fabulous life. It's all about perspective. It's not necessary to feel bad about yourself just because someone else is happy.
My experience over the years on interacting with at least two dozen or more Koreans - The women are charming and attractive. The men are jerks and blatantly racist too. My one actual 24 hour day in Korea - On two seperate occaisions a drunk Korean confronted me and my Asian wife with 6 month old baby - yelling and gesticulating at us until his woman pulled him away. Didn't experience this in other Asian countries I visited.
Thanks for telling @tensai and yes @20Alpha we are talking about quantity of racist behavior that is socialy accepted by society. I too do think that there is no country on the world without it. But honestly: Do you really think South Korea is a good example for others to follow? If you think SK has a lack of racism like not enough, then please raise your hand ;)
@@Procyon-j7e Why not move? Well if I run into a decent woman (character) that lives abroad, I would consider moving 😅 Otherwise I don't think I'll do..
@@73Katerchen Then all the best to you, don't let a couple of idiots dictate where you should live . You have every right to love where you see fit ,the world is yours/ours
It seems like such a heavy emphasis on comparing oneself to others, social approval, status, and designer brands relates directly to the suicide crisis and depression.
@@LorenzoNW I wasn't talking about Koreans anyway. But attributing their suicide rate to superficial competition is too far of a stretch and a very shallow analysis.
@@pandaman1331 I agree. I was just touching on surface issues. But there is a tremendous pressure to compete and succeed academically, socially, and professionally [success as defined by those pulling the strings]. Conversely, the youth have it much easier than the post-war generation who had to rebuild their country and make great sacrifices for future generations. Today’s youth hasn’t experienced the hardships their parents and grandparents had to endure so their values revolve more around “me me me” which tends to lead to toxic values. Of course, this same can be said in many countries around the world to greater or lesser degrees.
I laughed when soldiers got mentioned having other motives. Not saying it's totally wrong ,but you basically have 2 types of soldiers in Korea, the ones to avoid that are just looking to sleep around and the ones that are counting down the time before they think it's not creepy to try to marry you lol. Half of my friends that had tours in Korea came back with Korean wives and have at least 2 kids......The worst offender has 7 or 8 kids with his korean wife lol.
Korean woman are overrated. Military guy here too. Filipina woman treated me with more dignity and respect than Korean woman. LOL. I also do not like Korean woman glorifying social media. That is how you get all these shallow Korean woman being manipulated by the media and by cyberbullying; they end up hurting or killing themselves. My brutal assessment of Asian girls you should mingle with: #1 Filipina woman, #2 Japanese woman, #3 Vietnamese woman, #4 Japanese woman, #5 Thai woman, and lastly #5 Korean woman. These are the order of woman that I actually experienced decent time with in the order of best to worst. Now if you're talking about marriage that is a whole new list of Asian woman types that I had to rewrite. 2/3 of all the successful marriage that I saw from all buddies who married foreign Asian woman stuck with their Filipina woman to the end. I cannot say the same for any other race of Asian foreign woman.
Thank you for your unbiased assessment of your own culture, I myself enjoy K-culture and especially your people's K-dramas, so all that I know is based on that. so even though I enjoy your drama I had come to the conclusion that Koreans are a bit xenophobic, kind off prejudice to other shades of skin colors and stereotypical. an example I use is your dramas. In practically every Kdrama the leading male actors are almost identical to every other show. tall, slender, unshaven, same haircut. unlike western shows where the male actors vary from white, black, Latino, Asian, tall, short, built, etc. this I guess goes for most Asian cultures as well.
Don't fall for these facade that presents Korean woman as the best. The best girl for you is a girl who accepts you and will grow with you. As a Asian American guy; I had the chance to mingle with almost every girl of every ethnicity when I was stationed in Japan while serving for the U.S. military. Korean woman are too shallow especially with the reputation issues that surround their culture. Most Korean born woman will not survive a culture shock if you take her back to your country of origin. Similar feats are for Japanese woman too. I'd place Japanese woman above Korean woman when coming to spousal wife duties. The Japanese culture is still more humble and loving than Korea. The only decent Asian woman that I realistically somewhat connected to was Filipina woman as they are more real and understand the brutality to life since Philippines is 2/3 under poverty. Don't put all your hopes in Korean woman. If I had the chance to go back in time; I would not look at Korean woman as the #1 best Asian woman. I am just a unbias Asian guy so people don't be bashing my truthful experience. Also my first few girlfriends that I ever committed into a serious relationships were white ladies only so that helps explain that it ain't your color, race, etc that matters most. It's your values and time on how you will bond with the girl into the far future.
I have learned many things since this is my fifth years in SK but i still don't get it why many women in SK especially in their 20s and early 30s spent so much money in luxury things. Even they took a day off ( in my case, one of coworkers took a day off to purchase a chanel bag that recently so hype in SK right now). I mean you could buy online but for spending like 7000 dollars for one bag is a big no no for me. I often saw many Korean women wear the same luxury brand on the street like Christian Dior especially the new IT Chanel bag.
lol, Colombia (in South America) is very similar in the sense of looking put together. Colombian women look perfect everywhere they go. And it definitely has something to do with class! If you're not looking tidy or wearing makeup, there's a big stigma of how much money you have or not, it's crazy.
I think Korean girls definitely consciously and also subconsciously care about their looks too! It can be good and bad like putting effort into how you look can be good but when it’s over the top obsession it’s super harmful and damaging and basically ruins your identity and self-esteem or image, for example everywhere in Korea you go there’s like these small rooms filled w hair curls/straighteners makeup etc and honestly that’s no where else so it emphasizes looking good and constantly checking yourself out and also having the opportunity to constantly “fix” your looks for the whole time you’re outside which can be super toxic but also unique for foreigners to experience 😅
I'm ok with a girl being on social and posting pics but there has to be a line. Like if I'm having to fight for attention to get you off social media then it's not going to work.
I have seen Korean girls in Australia. The ones who grew up here are a lot more open minded. However there are girls who come here on work visa and usually a tight nit community. One thing I have noticed with freshly arrived Korean girls is that they wear tons of make up. If you notice carefully most of their skin is completely scared with pimples. Sad but true
Korean girls are humans first. There are cultural differences, but you will encounter many girls who don't fit the stereotype. I dated multiple Koreans for three years dating in total, and they all differed. My current Korean girlfriend is not that active on social media and does not give a damn about the designer brands even doe she has a master's in fashion design, to state an example. The hook-up culture is also a thing if you are into partying.
I'm viewing this Vlog after it's been out for about 1-year, and I see that you've done a pretty good job articulating yourself and the typical Korean mindset about some of the more sensitive topics.
To Ms. Hong--- thank, you for clear, intelligent, honest and self critical look at yourself and your fellow S Korean, girls/women. peers. Kamsa hamnida!!!
My wife and I have been together for 25 years. She is Korean, but she doesn't speak much Korean, has never been to Korea. Oddly enough, I think I learned a lot from this video. Pretty amazing insights, if you ask me. Thanks!
The tendency to compare one another comes from S. Korea's past, its class based society; Wang-Jok, Yangban, Chunmin, these social classes are gone now but they still exist in their head.
I wouldn't say Korean girls are easy either. The issue I noticed as a foreign man is that both men and women are intrigued with a people from other cultures. It is an exotic thing. I heard he's kind of cute, but he is a foreigner. Kindness and respect dropped foreigner label. I do have a friend that was totally used by a US soldier in Korea for deployment. He ran up a huge phone bill on her phone. He left without a goodbye and without paying. So she was somewhat naive and easy.
I think that Korea has a lot of problem such as racism, rape, misogyny and pressure of being “successful” and “pretty”. But lets not pretend that other countries also have problems, different but equally exhausting. Im from LatinoAmerica and I always complain about security, Latinoamérica is one of the most dangerous places to live in. You cant go out without feeling like you could lose your life over a $200 or less phone. Women also suffer a lot of too, there are a lot of misogyny and rape because of our alcoholic culture, this isnt exclusive of Korea at all. The poverty, the fact that no one can get a job and that going to university is a privilege here. Our politics and public services as transportation, literally suck. In Korea the problem is overwork, here the problem is the opposite. Good education is a privilege, our public education is broken and ful of drugs..and also not available for everyone. Some kids walk km to get to a miserable school. Kids here are malnourished too. And we also have a problem with looks, if your body isnt curvy or its too fat get yourself prepared for plastic surgery. So in a lot of ways, Korea seems a better place to live in for me.
I'll tell you about my country, here there is no alcohol, no porn because we're a religious country, people help each other, talk to each other in bus station even if they don't know each other, schools are for free, at University they give you money to study and it's free, after graduation they pay you if you don't have a job, no comparison, they all the same because we are Muslims, and if anyone treat you bad you can face him with God words, the only problem that the system is weak, luck of jobs, luck of services sometimes, and sexual harassment so you have to be wise but no drugs or legal wea.pons ........😂 Now I don't like Korea or want to go too, my country is a heaven, we just need to make better ☺️ I was about to forgot we treat foreigners as one of our family members...I'm talking about Algeria. Arab countries suppose to be the same...
Hey Sienna, Just wanted to take a moment to compliment you - you are both pretty and intelligent. At least thats what I see as a viewer and it’s definitely commendable. The impression I get is Korean girls seek more attention likely because they don’t get complicated enough just naturally in Korea. That’s certainly not the case in Canada. Whats wrong with saying you are pretty or sorry or thanks, no big deal as long as you mean it. Its nice to have found you and your channel. Im Canadian (Bangladeshi origin) but well pretty much Canadian with the old school mentality. So naturally I gravitated towards the K wave, the good of the culture your society is exporting. Im 40 and a Twice fan so yea that kind of sums it up. Just saying Im a fan and I like the nice shows, the slow burn love portrayed in the dramas and the lack of explicit content. So I appreciate the conservative nature of Korea and Koreans - hope that doesn’t change. All the best!
I went to school in Taiwan to learn Chinese, most Of my classmates were women from South Korea. So it was strange that Aye is an American man let’s be speaking to women from South Korea in Chinese but after that long experience I do not hold any stereotypes whatsoever
Someone’s past will always come to the forefront in a new relationship. My first relationship had a past and they decided to not tell until after the marriage. Well, there’s a thing called social media, text messages, class reunions, etc. Trust me, if a guy or girl won’t be transparent in the very beginning, you are much better off saving your time and money and walking. Not because of their past but because of their lack of respect for you. Trust me, walk away if you don’t know their past because that closet door will open. The universe will make sure it does.
The shaving part for me was an issue because without knowing better I listened to friends and shaved my legs, only to realize later it actually made my tiny white hairs grow longer and darker 🙄 it wouldn’t surprise me if girls with similar complexion as me got tricked into this also! If it wasn’t for that my body hair situation would be the same as what she is saying, that we don’t need to shave really
hearing all this. makes me appreciate my country so much more. obviously, this is true everywhere. but the point of this video is all generalization isnt it.
"I am keenly interested in Korean women's culture and essence. I am curious to understand what spending time with a Korean woman would be like. I wonder, how well or poorly Western attitudes and expectations align with her perspective. Do you believe that a mutual understanding could be achieved, and how might a more intimate relationship develop, particularly considering the cultural differences?"
2:45 Sienna: I think that specifically toward foreigners, for example, if you are a foreign male. If you are trying to approach a Korean woman, I definitely feel like girls are a lot for guarded, as they should be, because there is a lot tourists or even military men that have the wrong intention, so girls are likely to be a lot more cautious. They already have a little idea of what you're going to want IN THEM. American male in his bathrobe: You speak English well...um...was the "in them" a pun or a mistake?
Hello Mrs. Sienna In the word "CULTURE" there is the culture of knowledge and the culture of money which plays on ignorance! I see a Korean woman she is pretty neat but how this woman sees me behind her mask according to the influence of the place and how I will agree with her behind her mask to make love with her, to heal from my obsession and how to remain neutral in a highly probable case of sure failure!
The good and the bad things are part of life. Accept it. The bad is a learning process, you will surpass it. If you do you will be happy and it will be a good thing.”
wow. Thanks for the info. Now that Korean entertainment is becoming more accessible, it's becoming more realistic. As a single guy, you think to yourself, "I wonder what these girls like" lol
This thing about korean men being more put together is not so true…koreans are experts in showing themselves as well put together. And from my experience korean men are not happy. The way they talk about korean women made me understand that they prerfer to take care of themselves alone instead of doing it for women. So in the majority of cases when you see a guy “well put together” you`re looking at a guy that has not a lot to do with korean women.
I like watching East Asian videos because it’s like looking back before our societies really collapsed socially in the West. Because of course western women used to do all the things East Asians still do but now that we live post collapse all the social forces are broken down quite a bit.
Seriously did Korean know what actually foreigners think about them was Korean are full pretty and handsome people like idol in that country and like a kpop dream land you know but in reality it's kinda eye wide open and shock couldn't believe Korean are actually like compared to each others, even as a fans of kpop we could felt the intensity between them and make fans even comparing the idol, it's not healthy to do that and as a foreigner we don't see Korean easy but we actually loves them so much and happy to be there, but now day most people know Korean from kpop.
The first is funny. They just make themselves hard to everyone but Americans and Europeans (the good old imperialists). Every other foreigners they're hard but with Americans and Europeans they basically jump to them. Imperialism is ultra effective in Korea
Love your videos. I am thinking about moving to Korea for a bit and your videos are really helping me make that decision easier. i am going through your videos to see if you have answered he questions i have in other videos. thanks for your effort. and P.S. you're so beautiful lol
Don’t worry about your room you take the attention. it’s really cool these are questions that you answer! can find anywhere on the Internet! Maybe I need to do one of Texas ha ha oh my gosh girllll Would you do a Texas comparison reaction video lol
Not really a social media problem. They're not tweeting or chatting all the time, they're mainly showing off. Both male and female. I don't want to be rude but pretty sure it's not about fun, memories and enjoyment. Korea is not the first country in plastic surgery for no reason and they have to show off the investment haha. They're competing to see how is more filthy rich and attractive A.K.A. "successful".
Thank U 4 teaching me this! I just found UR Channel! I watch Rachel Kim's videos! I think U would look Beautiful with no makeup! UR Beyond Beautiful!😍❤️
Now a days India is a far better place to live and gender equality is gaining momentum here and there is no discrimination either in pay package or work part in corporates. Moreover, at home as well men give immense respect to women. You come to India and stay for few days here, rest assured about the hospitality part. I can be your good host over here.
The comparing of "wealth" seems to be an East and SE Asian thing. I grew up in the US and saw this among my Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Hmong friends. It was typical for the Asian community to compare themselves and display their "wealth". I'm glad I never cared much about this. At an older age, I realized that many Asians, and other Americans, who were doing this weren't wealthy. The truth was they're likely living paycheck-to-paycheck. I'm actually "wealthy" now, but still drive my 2009 Honda Civic. I don't wear fancy designer clothes, jewelry, etc. People think I'm some broke dude based on appearances. My siblings and parents don't understand why I choose to hide my wealth. I don't care. My net worth and personal growth in mind, body, and soul are good enough for me.
For tourists going to Korea you will find challenges like everywhere on Earth For Bussines men everywhere is polite easy good people...etc2 Money matters my friend , everywhere. If you want to search politeness kindness...etc2 go to famous villages. Racism is an insecurity of Koreans being dominante by other people. But anyway lads this is the real world wake up
Also Korea has the highest rates of plastic surgery after America if I’m not wrong and that’s super sad because most of these girls are insanely beautiful while there’s also a big emphasis of “inner beauty” in Korean culture through skincare and diets but still about 40%+ of girls in Korea have some sort of surgery whether it’s minimal or a super big surgery it’s still plastic surgery at the end of the day 😅😅
I believe this. Out of all the ethnicity women I've met, Korean women use alot of makeup. And slowly I'm seeing curvy Asian women, which is a surprise because they're not known for that. Surgery explains why
The comparison thing is out of control. The obsession with status (and status symbols) is really, really destructive. Everyone judges the quality of their lives by what everyone else has, or even worse, by what they don't have. This drives me insane....
A tale as old as time .
Comparison is the thief of joy
You can't be living in a slump and hoping world would change? What kind of a mindset so you have 🤥🙄
Its not just in Asia. Its in the USA and Australia, UK etc too. I ve lived in both Asia and the West. People are just generally greedy and materialistic and never satisfied with anything they have
Its everywhere
There is a famous Korean blogger "Chingu Amiga" who lives happily now in Mexico after leaving her 'toxic' and overly sick competitive society. Everytime she goes back she gets sick, that's how bad it is now for her after experiencing other not so dysfunctional and toxic cultures.
Okay.. but why Mexico? She wants to be dismembered by some cartel or what...? Silly girl
There, is,a Korean community in---
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and mexico is better?
@@Fryulikebacon obviously. Idk who she is but by reading this comment it's not bad to the point it makes her sick
@@Fryulikebacon not by a long shot is it better, but Mexico is a caste system and so is South Korea, you have a lot of Asians who identifying themselves as white that's why they keep their complexions so bright as possible with the whitening chemical treatments and everything else and of course in Mexico especially Mexico City there is a lot of basically what is known as white Mexicans who also consider themselves Superior than the indigenous ones who who are dark complexion.
I'm living in Europe and here it's like the opposite around. Everybody tries to look beautiful without makeup and if you don't wear much makeup it means you're feeling comfortable with yourself and your natural beauty. I wouldn't say your videos "opened my eyes", because this sounds kinda rude, but they showed me that Korea is not only k-pop groups and k-dramas like! Thank you
Korean woman born in Korea are not as unique as you may think in the media. All woman have a universal code and it's more of how you two value your time that will make or break you. I ended up marrying an Asian American woman as compared to all the Japanese/Korean/Philippine woman I met when I was still a young buck doing my time for the U.S. military in Japan. The best woman for you to date or marry is the one that understands your background and attempts to help you live a stable life. I ain't a very plain/casual man and I don't care much for social media/public status so I don't think any Korean girl in Korea would had liked me. LOL! Glad that my American wife is more accepting!
Which european country do you live in. Because in Germany no girl would dare to leave the house without makeup.
@@pandaman1331 Germany 🤣🤣 Hab hier schon so viele ohne Make Up in Penner-Modus draußen rumlaufen gesehen
@@scarontop Ich nicht. Vielleicht ist es aber auch schon so sehr zur Normalität geworden, dass viele Leute es nicht mehr erkennen, ob eine Frau makeup drauf hat oder nicht
@@pandaman1331 das kann natürlich auch sein
South Korea is a very complex and competitive society, which is obviously great in many ways, but exhausting in many other ways. A friend of mine is Korean, who has been living in the U.S. for several years and recently got her citizenship. She said the average young Korean is more interested in having a picture of themselves doing something interesting than actually enjoying doing something interesting. Appearing to enjoy life is more important than enjoying life.
What I have observed about Korean woman is definitely the high competition between status and looks. They all would try super hard to be the skinniest and have the prettiest face, all of them wearing designer stuff especially those Dior bags that literally almost any female in Korea has. Or who has the best boyfriend, of course they only want rich and handsome boyfriends. The constant going to parties and showing off. It‘s an extremely toxic culture similar to the one in Los Angeles, California it‘s literally exactly the same. It‘s unfortunate but it is what it is. It‘s sad that girls constantly have to compete with each other and I am thinking for what honestly. For a man?! It‘s ridiculous.
The transplants definitely have this toxic culture but people born and raised here are pretty laid back
@@Bubblelisous248 it's definitely not for men. Women (especially like this) don't care about men; they care only about their own image and self interest. They only care if a man contributes to their narcissism.
Koreans in Korea are the same as those living in the USA. From Korea town in Chicago to Korea town in Los Angeles. It is this whole image culture. If he's a guy, he's a BTS idol wannabe. For women, they are women idol wannabe. They are all about status n looks. I went to the Korea club in Los Angeles area once n bring Vietnamese, Im bald headed while everyone else had big bowl cut looking BTS hair. They would borrowed their rich uncle nice fancy cars n would VIP parked it in front of the club for status. They set the standards as Asian Americans are beginning to set the same "stuck up" standards themselves. Good thing Kim un still holds them at bay otherwise they'll be even more stuckup like how them taiwanese be hating on them Chinese.
You can thank social media for getting womens' hypergamy out of control.
@@MrBalor89 bahahahabha social media and dating sites have assisted women in DROPPING their hypergamy. Or so many women wouldn’t be so willing to sleep with and have sex with complete bums.
I'm really interested in Korea and Korean culture because in middle school I had a really good friend who was Korean and I was introduced to a lot of Korean culture and media through her. I started learning Korean and I've been planning on applying to colleges in Korea and my parents know about it and support me but lately I've been getting extremely worried. I've heard about severe sexism in Korea and the anti-feminist sentiment which seems really scary and bizzare to me as a woman, not to mention "hidden cameras". Other things like being judgemental of everyone, comparing everything, and being surrounded by materialism would freak me out. Recently I've also heard a lot about Koreans being racist/xenophobic towards other Asians, so now I'm even wondering if it's just a huge mistake to apply for universities in Korea even though I already spent a lot of time and money on this. I still think Korean culture is so rich and interesting, and I think the language is very beautiful, and of course I have met some nice Korean people but I'm experiencing a lot of anxiety thinking about studying there.
i think that you should do a lot of research and watch a lot of different videos from a lot of different creators who have/do live in korea then really think about the reason why you want to move there and if it would be worth it for you. From what I've seen, not every country is perfect and everyone's experience living in korea is different. I've seen people that have loved it and some that have hated it. Think about how your everyday life would be living and there and if you personally would be happy living day to day life there. Think about your morals and values and if your mental health would deteriorate in a setting like that. Everyone is different so I would take multiple experiences and opinions then consider *every factor*. I've heard that when moving there its best to expect the worst so you aren't disappointed, but at the end of the day remember not to generalize the whole population and I'm sure if you were to move there you would learn a lot and gain a lot of experience.
I would say the experience may vary, from person to person. This may sound weird but some cultures might not suit you, you may like it, you may admire it but living within that culture might be to much of a clash with yours, and you might end up disliking it, on the other hand there's the possibility that despite the differences you may find your self filling comfortable there. But keep in mind that no matter how much reasearch you do on a certain place, culture or the people there, you will never be able to get the full picture unless you experience it yourself. That being said moving to a different country is an important decision that should't be taken lightly, my advice for you would be to visit the place first, there are a lot volunteer programs or you can go there on a vacation for a few weeks and use that opportunity to vibe with the place and see how you like it there.
Ultimately it’s your decision but I would take into account that from what I’ve seen on studying there a lot of people express extreme loneliness in their videos. I would assume the racism and xenophobia play a role in that. Unless you have friends or family that already live there or will come with you I’d think it’d be hard not to experience that as well. I feel like your best bet is either finding a support group of other abroad students going to your school or something similar. Humans are social beings. When faced with challenges we have better outcomes when we have a support system. I believe this could either make or break your experience as a college student there.
you should be afraid of the chaebol and seniority system there, it just sounds like trash system to me
The Universities that you have applied to, are they in South Korea or North Korea? The North Korea is a completely separate country and it is the more traditional Korean culture.
Basically we’re very superficial, materialistic and judgmental overall compared to other Asians tbh 🤷🏼♂️
Correct. Korean woman born in Korea are worst than some poor Filipina girl who really just wants to be a good house wife. Filipina girls are the only Asian girls outside of a heavily modernized country that I actually thought of marrying since they are not materialistic; Filipina are rather realistic and heavily strict with finding a good husband. #1 Rule breaker for me in any relationship is that if a girl puts more energy into social media; she gets 100 percent rejected by me. Korean woman; you all are just too shallow. Sorry but even the Japanese girls still beat you Korean woman by a far margin even though Japanese woman got a bad culture of infidelity. I would rather date some average looking Filipina or Japanese girl who will truly love me for who I am rather than some hottie Kpop looking fake Korean girl who does nothing but check social media all day to waste our time. Time is short and so is my life. Good luck to any guys attempting to try to date/marry a Korean woman born in Korea. Come back and tell me in 10-30 years if your marriage is still there. lol. Give Filipina girls a shot coming from an older Asian American military veteran like me. My current wife is an Asian American girl but my first few serious relationships was with a few White American girls when I was younger. It's not about your looks, race, color, and etc. I always say it's your values that you two bring to the table to forge a future that matters the most! Good luck guys and girls!
I've seen Koreans here in India and they dress really casually like without make up and just in sweatshirts and jeans and all. I think that's because no one really cares as much about make up here. I for one don't. When it comes to being reserved and being prudes, it's normal in a conservative society honestly. It's the same here as well.
However when it comes about like the comparison thing. I think I won't be able to survive there even one day 😂 I am a really simple person and seeing people day in and day out just look perfect and be perfect (atleast on the outside) is going to certainly make me feel like crap about myself since my self esteem is REAALLLYY low. Damn. 🤦
Bts kpop is only on screen Korea, real racist Korea truth is hidden behind the curtains
I am half korean and white. I have been to korean a couple of times. I don't speak korean. Most korean people say I am very pretty and they never thought I was half Korean which is nice. However I don't have any close friends that are korean because American culture is so different. I can not relate with Koreans because I grew up in America. It's even very hard connecting or relating with my mom that grew up from Korea because I was born in America and grew up in America. Also my dad it white.
You can be friends with mixed korean americans or fully korean americans, you can relate more with them
So they think being korean is ugly.
@@thegem597 ?
just consider yourself white and american. unless youre full blooded korean youre not. especially your mom who was probably a GI lover who wanted to have an easier life.
Of course you dad is white. WM lovvvvvve Korean and Japanese women.
Loved your honesty in responding to the 'assumptions'. Enjoyed your video and look forward to seeing more
Being Korean sounds exhausting and sad.
why?
@@lia.isjusbetter
All of the misogyny, sexism, rape culture, the KBS, etc.
bit of a pessimistic view
@@bigbob5103
How is stating facts pessimistic?
@@powbobs didn’t know you’ve done extensive research and have conducted 10s of tests to prove it was a fact. Sorry ☹️
Seems like a lot of unnecessary stress. Your videos are good
Thank you!
Thanks for your videos! They're really entertaining. Sad about what women go through in Korea (and in the world tbh). 🙄
kids who mined the metal in your pc/phone:laughs in chemical filled caves
Western corporate capitalism attacks again!!! To resist it takes
a lot of effort, but is possible.
You had to marginalize the suffering of korean women with the last part didn't you? Leave it to western women to appropriate the suffering of others. They always gotta make everything about themselves. They can't fight the urge to play the victim any time they get the chance to. 🙄
Very good video. Jives with my experience. I have found Koreans to be very warm and friendly, but only if you get to know them well. If you are an outsider or casual acquaintance, you will be kept at arm's length. But eventually, if you make it over the wall, Koreans make great friends. At least that has been my experience. Very different friendship dynamic than I have with my other Asian friends.
Really interesting.
The myth that Korean woman are awesome and the best is not true. As a Asian American military veteran; my first girlfriend that I actually had the most fun with was actually a Dutch/British American born white woman. When I was still trying to mingle around and date as a overseas service member; I had a decent time with a lot of Korean, Japanese, and Filipino woman. However somethings just didn't sit right with me on Korean woman. They're just too shallow. It's like their entire image is a farce and I am always struggling on not looking like a idiot when mingling with Korean woman. I am now married to an Asian American woman; but I always tell people don't fall for these bullcrap media on how they spin up Korea woman as awesome sexy goddesses. Most guys will think Korean woman are like Kpop idols with sexy bodies and such. However those are the 1 percentage of Korean woman only that the media will show. My ex-white girlfriend treated me much more better than 2/3 of all the Asian woman I met in my life. In the end it's how you and your girl will float together with the values you two must share.
Anyone know how old she is?
She did nail it though. All the superficial things about Koreans, very true. I stepped away from all my Korean friends in my early 20s and ventured out to all different cultures…its the most relief ive ever experienced. Americans dont care where you come from what you have or where you work ( for the most) they only judge you by your character, what you can bring to the table and what kind of person you are mostly. Nothing else. Who cares about all the luxury goods. Moderation, perfectly fine I encourage it but if your one of the characters on Bling Empire then thats whats killing our culture and has been for a long time.
Problem is you, you just find people that fits you, don't judge people who don't like you.
Hah? Really? Americans don't care where u come from? You just seem to be a lucky person.
Except that the US has issues with hate crimes...
Probably about 25.
@@БеллатриксОрионовна rigght I don’t buy that. I’m American born and raise and Americans still very much are nosy about where you are from.
It seems very competitive and it would be very tiring. Trying to portray that you always have your life together and are perfect is unrealistic. I’ve noticed that a lot of things in Korea are to the extreme… I’m sure mental health is a big issue.
That's very sad, to normalize comparing one to each other, and posting everything on social media and only the good things, instead of enjoying the surroundings, I believe that will stop with future generations
Aren't western people doing the same on Tik Tok, TH-cam and Instagram?
@@pandaman1331 LMAO Tok Tok 😭🤣🤣
@@pandaman1331 Yup but it's more of a woman thing.
I think is just begging ✍️
It's only sad if you're sad when doing it 😂 if it makes you depressed, then maybe you should stop. If it makes you happy doing it, then keep doing it. But realistically if it makes you depressed maybe that just means you a more positive perspective. For example instead of looking at people as being better than you just look at them as people living their most fabulous life. It's all about perspective. It's not necessary to feel bad about yourself just because someone else is happy.
My experience over the years on interacting with at least two dozen or more Koreans - The women are charming and attractive. The men are jerks and blatantly racist too. My one actual 24 hour day in Korea - On two seperate occaisions a drunk Korean confronted me and my Asian wife with 6 month old baby - yelling and gesticulating at us until his woman pulled him away. Didn't experience this in other Asian countries I visited.
Others have experienced it in other asian country's while not in Korea. Others could say the same about it not personally happening in SKorea.
Thanks for telling @tensai and yes @20Alpha we are talking about quantity of racist behavior that is socialy accepted by society. I too do think that there is no country on the world without it. But honestly: Do you really think South Korea is a good example for others to follow? If you think SK has a lack of racism like not enough, then please raise your hand ;)
@@73Katerchen Why not have more? It's always fun to watch people hate other folks for no apparent reason other than self hatred 🤚
@@Procyon-j7e Why not move? Well if I run into a decent woman (character) that lives abroad, I would consider moving 😅 Otherwise I don't think I'll do..
@@73Katerchen Then all the best to you, don't let a couple of idiots dictate where you should live . You have every right to love where you see fit ,the world is yours/ours
It seems like such a heavy emphasis on comparing oneself to others, social approval, status, and designer brands relates directly to the suicide crisis and depression.
So basically Tik Tok and Instagram
@@pandaman1331 That's more a manifestation of the problems rather than the source although they certainly exacerbate and amplify the moral decay.
@@LorenzoNW I wasn't talking about Koreans anyway. But attributing their suicide rate to superficial competition is too far of a stretch and a very shallow analysis.
@@pandaman1331 I agree. I was just touching on surface issues. But there is a tremendous pressure to compete and succeed academically, socially, and professionally [success as defined by those pulling the strings]. Conversely, the youth have it much easier than the post-war generation who had to rebuild their country and make great sacrifices for future generations. Today’s youth hasn’t experienced the hardships their parents and grandparents had to endure so their values revolve more around “me me me” which tends to lead to toxic values. Of course, this same can be said in many countries around the world to greater or lesser degrees.
Yes, very honest, refreshing insights. Keep up the good work.
I really love your videos because, you always bring out all the aspects of SOUTH KOREA .
I laughed when soldiers got mentioned having other motives. Not saying it's totally wrong ,but you basically have 2 types of soldiers in Korea, the ones to avoid that are just looking to sleep around and the ones that are counting down the time before they think it's not creepy to try to marry you lol. Half of my friends that had tours in Korea came back with Korean wives and have at least 2 kids......The worst offender has 7 or 8 kids with his korean wife lol.
Korean woman are overrated. Military guy here too. Filipina woman treated me with more dignity and respect than Korean woman. LOL. I also do not like Korean woman glorifying social media. That is how you get all these shallow Korean woman being manipulated by the media and by cyberbullying; they end up hurting or killing themselves. My brutal assessment of Asian girls you should mingle with: #1 Filipina woman, #2 Japanese woman, #3 Vietnamese woman, #4 Japanese woman, #5 Thai woman, and lastly #5 Korean woman. These are the order of woman that I actually experienced decent time with in the order of best to worst. Now if you're talking about marriage that is a whole new list of Asian woman types that I had to rewrite. 2/3 of all the successful marriage that I saw from all buddies who married foreign Asian woman stuck with their Filipina woman to the end. I cannot say the same for any other race of Asian foreign woman.
Thank you for your unbiased assessment of your own culture, I myself enjoy K-culture and especially your people's K-dramas, so all that I know is based on that. so even though I enjoy your drama I had come to the conclusion that Koreans are a bit xenophobic, kind off prejudice to other shades of skin colors and stereotypical. an example I use is your dramas. In practically every Kdrama the leading male actors are almost identical to every other show. tall, slender, unshaven, same haircut. unlike western shows where the male actors vary from white, black, Latino, Asian, tall, short, built, etc. this I guess goes for most Asian cultures as well.
Don't fall for these facade that presents Korean woman as the best. The best girl for you is a girl who accepts you and will grow with you. As a Asian American guy; I had the chance to mingle with almost every girl of every ethnicity when I was stationed in Japan while serving for the U.S. military. Korean woman are too shallow especially with the reputation issues that surround their culture. Most Korean born woman will not survive a culture shock if you take her back to your country of origin. Similar feats are for Japanese woman too. I'd place Japanese woman above Korean woman when coming to spousal wife duties. The Japanese culture is still more humble and loving than Korea. The only decent Asian woman that I realistically somewhat connected to was Filipina woman as they are more real and understand the brutality to life since Philippines is 2/3 under poverty. Don't put all your hopes in Korean woman. If I had the chance to go back in time; I would not look at Korean woman as the #1 best Asian woman. I am just a unbias Asian guy so people don't be bashing my truthful experience. Also my first few girlfriends that I ever committed into a serious relationships were white ladies only so that helps explain that it ain't your color, race, etc that matters most. It's your values and time on how you will bond with the girl into the far future.
She grew up in Canada.
I have learned many things since this is my fifth years in SK but i still don't get it why many women in SK especially in their 20s and early 30s spent so much money in luxury things. Even they took a day off ( in my case, one of coworkers took a day off to purchase a chanel bag that recently so hype in SK right now). I mean you could buy online but for spending like 7000 dollars for one bag is a big no no for me. I often saw many Korean women wear the same luxury brand on the street like Christian Dior especially the new IT Chanel bag.
lol, Colombia (in South America) is very similar in the sense of looking put together. Colombian women look perfect everywhere they go. And it definitely has something to do with class! If you're not looking tidy or wearing makeup, there's a big stigma of how much money you have or not, it's crazy.
Have to agree there. I've been with a few Colombian women. All around spicy time if you know what I mean.
I think Korean girls definitely consciously and also subconsciously care about their looks too! It can be good and bad like putting effort into how you look can be good but when it’s over the top obsession it’s super harmful and damaging and basically ruins your identity and self-esteem or image, for example everywhere in Korea you go there’s like these small rooms filled w hair curls/straighteners makeup etc and honestly that’s no where else so it emphasizes looking good and constantly checking yourself out and also having the opportunity to constantly “fix” your looks for the whole time you’re outside which can be super toxic but also unique for foreigners to experience 😅
I'm ok with a girl being on social and posting pics but there has to be a line. Like if I'm having to fight for attention to get you off social media then it's not going to work.
I am an Asian girl and I am active on social media.I post daily and sometimes I feel people will judge me but I also don’t care 😂
I have seen Korean girls in Australia. The ones who grew up here are a lot more open minded. However there are girls who come here on work visa and usually a tight nit community. One thing I have noticed with freshly arrived Korean girls is that they wear tons of make up. If you notice carefully most of their skin is completely scared with pimples. Sad but true
Korean girls are humans first. There are cultural differences, but you will encounter many girls who don't fit the stereotype. I dated multiple Koreans for three years dating in total, and they all differed. My current Korean girlfriend is not that active on social media and does not give a damn about the designer brands even doe she has a master's in fashion design, to state an example. The hook-up culture is also a thing if you are into partying.
I'm viewing this Vlog after it's been out for about 1-year, and I see that you've done a pretty good job articulating yourself and the typical Korean mindset about some of the more sensitive topics.
But your post at this time of typing was seven months ago. Her post indicates a year ago. Three months difference is nowhere near a year.
Keep up the great work!
Discovered you through TikTok . Love your Derek videos
To Ms. Hong--- thank, you for clear, intelligent, honest and
self critical look at yourself and
your fellow S Korean, girls/women.
peers.
Kamsa hamnida!!!
My wife and I have been together for 25 years. She is Korean, but she doesn't speak much Korean, has never been to Korea. Oddly enough, I think I learned a lot from this video.
Pretty amazing insights, if you ask me. Thanks!
the ones specifically from Canada and soCal are all adorable and love aritzia/fila and have white fluffy puppies
The tendency to compare one another comes from S. Korea's past, its class based society; Wang-Jok, Yangban, Chunmin, these social classes are gone now but they still exist in their head.
I wouldn't say Korean girls are easy either. The issue I noticed as a foreign man is that both men and women are intrigued with a people from other cultures. It is an exotic thing. I heard he's kind of cute, but he is a foreigner. Kindness and respect dropped foreigner label. I do have a friend that was totally used by a US soldier in Korea for deployment. He ran up a huge phone bill on her phone. He left without a goodbye and without paying. So she was somewhat naive and easy.
I think that Korea has a lot of problem such as racism, rape, misogyny and pressure of being “successful” and “pretty”. But lets not pretend that other countries also have problems, different but equally exhausting. Im from LatinoAmerica and I always complain about security, Latinoamérica is one of the most dangerous places to live in. You cant go out without feeling like you could lose your life over a $200 or less phone. Women also suffer a lot of too, there are a lot of misogyny and rape because of our alcoholic culture, this isnt exclusive of Korea at all. The poverty, the fact that no one can get a job and that going to university is a privilege here. Our politics and public services as transportation, literally suck. In Korea the problem is overwork, here the problem is the opposite. Good education is a privilege, our public education is broken and ful of drugs..and also not available for everyone. Some kids walk km to get to a miserable school. Kids here are malnourished too. And we also have a problem with looks, if your body isnt curvy or its too fat get yourself prepared for plastic surgery. So in a lot of ways, Korea seems a better place to live in for me.
I'll tell you about my country, here there is no alcohol, no porn because we're a religious country, people help each other, talk to each other in bus station even if they don't know each other, schools are for free, at University they give you money to study and it's free, after graduation they pay you if you don't have a job, no comparison, they all the same because we are Muslims, and if anyone treat you bad you can face him with God words, the only problem that the system is weak, luck of jobs, luck of services sometimes, and sexual harassment so you have to be wise but no drugs or legal wea.pons ........😂 Now I don't like Korea or want to go too, my country is a heaven, we just need to make better ☺️ I was about to forgot we treat foreigners as one of our family members...I'm talking about Algeria.
Arab countries suppose to be the same...
I never thought on using make up to be polite. Thank you for your prospective.
Hey Sienna,
Just wanted to take a moment to compliment you - you are both pretty and intelligent. At least thats what I see as a viewer and it’s definitely commendable.
The impression I get is Korean girls seek more attention likely because they don’t get complicated enough just naturally in Korea.
That’s certainly not the case in Canada. Whats wrong with saying you are pretty or sorry or thanks, no big deal as long as you mean it.
Its nice to have found you and your channel. Im Canadian (Bangladeshi origin) but well pretty much Canadian with the old school mentality. So naturally I gravitated towards the K wave, the good of the culture your society is exporting. Im 40 and a Twice fan so yea that kind of sums it up. Just saying Im a fan and I like the nice shows, the slow burn love portrayed in the dramas and the lack of explicit content.
So I appreciate the conservative nature of Korea and Koreans - hope that doesn’t change.
All the best!
Funny because women in American will post everything about the date but the guy that took them out.
Social media is ruining girl’s mental health.
I went to school in Taiwan to learn Chinese, most Of my classmates were women from South Korea. So it was strange that Aye is an American man let’s be speaking to women from South Korea in Chinese but after that long experience I do not hold any stereotypes whatsoever
I'm sorry, I don't mean to offend any nationality, but most of these things sound like sexism and internalized sexism at its finest.
My body my choice as to what I want to do with it. Humans have body hair and I wish people would grow up especially men.
Korean women are really the same as women in Germany, the USA, and the UK. Just treat them with respect and you'll both be fine.
Thanks for doing your best to be honest! I liked that you are reaching to express your own feelings.
Someone’s past will always come to the forefront in a new relationship. My first relationship had a past and they decided to not tell until after the marriage. Well, there’s a thing called social media, text messages, class reunions, etc.
Trust me, if a guy or girl won’t be transparent in the very beginning, you are much better off saving your time and money and walking.
Not because of their past but because of their lack of respect for you.
Trust me, walk away if you don’t know their past because that closet door will open. The universe will make sure it does.
Grooming is what’s it’s called.
This is the best info ive seen about korean culture
The shaving part for me was an issue because without knowing better I listened to friends and shaved my legs, only to realize later it actually made my tiny white hairs grow longer and darker 🙄 it wouldn’t surprise me if girls with similar complexion as me got tricked into this also! If it wasn’t for that my body hair situation would be the same as what she is saying, that we don’t need to shave really
I think you're beautiful. Don't worry about what people think.
... didn't know there were assumptions about Korean girls, but informative.
Just found the channel & you are very beautiful & photogenic,keep up the great work ! I just subbed 🎉
hearing all this. makes me appreciate my country so much more. obviously, this is true everywhere. but the point of this video is all generalization isnt it.
"I am keenly interested in Korean women's culture and essence. I am curious to understand what spending time with a Korean woman would be like. I wonder, how well or poorly Western attitudes and expectations align with her perspective. Do you believe that a mutual understanding could be achieved, and how might a more intimate relationship develop, particularly considering the cultural differences?"
I’m so excited to travel to South Korea 🇰🇷 some day 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
I know it cost a lot of money
Once I get a job and save money witch may take freaking 😠😭5 years 😢 I’m a little nervous about traveling 😅
2:45 Sienna: I think that specifically toward foreigners, for example, if you are a foreign male. If you are trying to approach a Korean woman, I definitely feel like girls are a lot for guarded, as they should be, because there is a lot tourists or even military men that have the wrong intention, so girls are likely to be a lot more cautious. They already have a little idea of what you're going to want IN THEM.
American male in his bathrobe: You speak English well...um...was the "in them" a pun or a mistake?
Love the topics and honesty being discussed here ...
May help people see past all the superficiality and help with their mental health
Much love
Hello Mrs. Sienna
In the word "CULTURE" there is the culture of knowledge and the culture of money which plays on ignorance!
I see a Korean woman she is pretty neat but how this woman sees me behind her mask according to the influence of the place and how I will agree with her behind her mask to make love with her, to heal from my obsession and how to remain neutral in a highly probable case of sure failure!
Thank you for these videos I really liked your content! ++ you're super pretty!!!
Aw thank you so much! So happy you liked my video
The good and the bad things are part of life. Accept it. The bad is a learning process, you will surpass it. If you do you will be happy and it will be a good thing.”
wow. Thanks for the info.
Now that Korean entertainment is becoming more accessible, it's becoming more realistic.
As a single guy, you think to yourself, "I wonder what these girls like" lol
This thing about korean men being more put together is not so true…koreans are experts in showing themselves as well put together. And from my experience korean men are not happy. The way they talk about korean women made me understand that they prerfer to take care of themselves alone instead of doing it for women. So in the majority of cases when you see a guy “well put together” you`re looking at a guy that has not a lot to do with korean women.
Gymcel
I like watching East Asian videos because it’s like looking back before our societies really collapsed socially in the West. Because of course western women used to do all the things East Asians still do but now that we live post collapse all the social forces are broken down quite a bit.
Seriously did Korean know what actually foreigners think about them was Korean are full pretty and handsome people like idol in that country and like a kpop dream land you know but in reality it's kinda eye wide open and shock couldn't believe Korean are actually like compared to each others, even as a fans of kpop we could felt the intensity between them and make fans even comparing the idol, it's not healthy to do that and as a foreigner we don't see Korean easy but we actually loves them so much and happy to be there, but now day most people know Korean from kpop.
The first is funny. They just make themselves hard to everyone but Americans and Europeans (the good old imperialists). Every other foreigners they're hard but with Americans and Europeans they basically jump to them. Imperialism is ultra effective in Korea
Very true .the are only interested in Korean or Caucasians and is discriminating against others.
Your cute ! Don't apologize!
There are quite some mixed German Korean couples . There is even a village for these in Dogil Maeul.
Love your videos. I am thinking about moving to Korea for a bit and your videos are really helping me make that decision easier. i am going through your videos to see if you have answered he questions i have in other videos. thanks for your effort. and P.S. you're so beautiful lol
Thank you for the great information, you seem to have a awesome personality!
Don’t worry about your room you take the attention. it’s really cool these are questions that you answer! can find anywhere on the Internet!
Maybe I need to do one of Texas ha ha oh my gosh girllll
Would you do a Texas comparison reaction video lol
Not really a social media problem. They're not tweeting or chatting all the time, they're mainly showing off. Both male and female. I don't want to be rude but pretty sure it's not about fun, memories and enjoyment. Korea is not the first country in plastic surgery for no reason and they have to show off the investment haha. They're competing to see how is more filthy rich and attractive A.K.A. "successful".
I dated a korean girl and it was all true lol
Hon this is the same in every country i think, we in Australia don’t think that ❤
저는 화장을 싫어해요.
화장을 쓰지 않는 여자가 더 자연스럽게 보입니다.
You are so cute girl I love these interesting talk videos
Thank U 4 teaching me this! I just found UR Channel! I watch Rachel Kim's videos! I think U would look Beautiful with no makeup! UR Beyond Beautiful!😍❤️
A culture ruled by a patriarchal society. Men questioning women for not wearing makeup? I really hope that this young women is enabling bad behavior.
Now a days India is a far better place to live and gender equality is gaining momentum here and there is no discrimination either in pay package or work part in corporates. Moreover, at home as well men give immense respect to women. You come to India and stay for few days here, rest assured about the hospitality part. I can be your good host over here.
India has a lot of similar and other problems too
The comparing of "wealth" seems to be an East and SE Asian thing. I grew up in the US and saw this among my Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Hmong friends. It was typical for the Asian community to compare themselves and display their "wealth". I'm glad I never cared much about this.
At an older age, I realized that many Asians, and other Americans, who were doing this weren't wealthy. The truth was they're likely living paycheck-to-paycheck. I'm actually "wealthy" now, but still drive my 2009 Honda Civic. I don't wear fancy designer clothes, jewelry, etc. People think I'm some broke dude based on appearances. My siblings and parents don't understand why I choose to hide my wealth. I don't care. My net worth and personal growth in mind, body, and soul are good enough for me.
Amazing advice
I'm out of the market yet I'm currious to watch this vid
Hallyu’s Hard Korean, yo!!!🇰🇷👍🏻
Everything you
you say all true..we should go for a date 😅😅
South Korea 🇰🇷 sounds very similar to mainland China 🇨🇳
Everything what you talking about applying to Russian and former Soviet Union countries.
One Night Stands etc is a Hollywood thing I think
Not Korean. I'm an ABC (American Born Chinese) I do understand.
From what I see the culture has a lot of changing to do.
For tourists going to Korea you will find challenges like everywhere on Earth
For Bussines men everywhere is polite easy good people...etc2
Money matters my friend , everywhere.
If you want to search politeness kindness...etc2 go to famous villages.
Racism is an insecurity of Koreans being dominante by other people.
But anyway lads this is the real world wake up
Very cool
한국말 해줘요 한번만…
다음 영상은 한국어로 올려드릴게요 ^^
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Also Korea has the highest rates of plastic surgery after America if I’m not wrong and that’s super sad because most of these girls are insanely beautiful while there’s also a big emphasis of “inner beauty” in Korean culture through skincare and diets but still about 40%+ of girls in Korea have some sort of surgery whether it’s minimal or a super big surgery it’s still plastic surgery at the end of the day 😅😅
I believe this. Out of all the ethnicity women I've met, Korean women use alot of makeup. And slowly I'm seeing curvy Asian women, which is a surprise because they're not known for that. Surgery explains why
Genuine question. How about a foreign lgbt girl approaching an lgbt Korean girl? Would they be cautious and not want to make friends as well?
You're a very nice person 😀
🤔 I think the shaving thing was not about the legs (but about shaving the Kirby)✍️😆😬🤷
Hey sis, you are adorable.
why are these comments so weird 😭 (don’t scroll like I did)