UNFILTERED: How I REALLY feel about Living in Korea🇰🇷 vlogging & more
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Hi! I'm a boy living in a province of Korea.
I'm so happy to hear that you love your life in Korea haha.
Also, I agree that there're also the dark side of Korea. But as you can see, there're a lot of TH-camrs who deal with the bright side of Korea only. So I think that people don't know about the dark side of Korea, but they only focus on the bright side of Korea. And there're even numerous people who believe that K-POP and K-Drama are literally Korea and think that things about Korea are always good! I love people who love Korea, but I want you guys to know the real Korea more. We want people who know both of the dark side and bright side of Korea, but still love the Korea. I'm really expecting your videos coming! I wanna watch your reactions about the dark side of Korea. I hope that you guys will focus on the dark side of Korea more, and Korean people will make effort to solve the problem.
Thanks for making videos about Korea!
☝🏾💯
This is such a cool comment! Thank you :)
I really liked your comment. Very honest and smart and I can still see the love for your Country. Thank you for the that.
I agree with you. I used to want to live in Korea, but when I really sat down and thought about it, its not the life I want. I love the diversity of living here in the states. I love your transparency. My mom always said, everyone and everything has a time and season. When its up, its time to move on. Good luck with what you decide to do, but just be sure it's in the best interest for you and its what you want. Your happiness comes first. Much love!💜💜
Your mum is absolutely right. Thank you for sharing that with me ♥️
@@princesslve Hey, no problem 😊
girl do not feel bad for telling it how it is. as a black American woman I can only rationalize staying in homogenous countries like Korea for a limited amount of time before it gets restrictive and repetitive. living in a society where there's hardly any diversity or normalcy from what we once knew all our lives can be extremely taxing. i know my mental health would be on a downward spiral sooner or later.
I'm white and even I feel like it would get to me feeling like a perpetual foreigner. But add onto it the actual racism and colorism? I can't even imagine...
@@chromberries7329 Welcome to how POC feel all the time living in the U.S., even those of us born and raised here.
Thank you so much for posting this video! This feeling of suffocation is so relatable. I lived in india as an Indian American and I can say I felt the same thing. Homogenous cultures can feel so limiting after being in a multicultural environment like America, Canada and the UK etc. When I was in India I really missed experiencing all these different cultures and foods I was exposed to in the U.S. not to mention India was more conservative. In india I found I had to be careful or I had to control my actions and I found I was losing myself.
Just an update on how I’ve been feeling. I still have a few more months in Korea so the weekly vlogs will be consistent. Sending love always🤍
Thank you for sharing this with us P, we love you.❤
we love u too
Sis your hair is giving
Thanks girl💗
Ayeeee that shout out tho 😂😁 I agree tho! I found the lack of options in korea hard too…. after a certain point you just miss what the uk has to offer and the convenience of it all. I hope I get to see a few London vlogs too girl 👀
Love yaaa ♥️
The hair. The makeup. The glow.... You're stunning. GORGEOUS!
🥰 thank youuu
This video was a breath of fresh air~ I love honest foreigners in Korea ugh 😭 I still plan to live in Korea but the idea of living there long term has never crossed my mind. Not even marriage or anything of that sort could hold me down in a homogeneous country. I’ve never seen anyone explain this but you and you explained it so perfectly. I don’t care what anyone says- Diversity is the most beautiful thing this world has to offer! The music part got to me too lmao I would sweat every time I’m passed the aux if given the chance in Korea. I would want to play African/Black American and UK classics but I would feel pressured to play something they know instead 😭😭
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Not listening to people online is so important to know. I always was afraid of visiting Korea or Japan, because I heard tons of horror stories about racism and other stuff. Other people made fun of me because I wanted to learn new languages. Some of them are so bitter x.x
Sameee I always hear how a lot of Asian countries hate blk people but the ones saying negative things are people who’ve never been to these countries. So I watch people in these countries (mainly black women) and it doesn’t seem bad as I thought.
I would also say visit and create your own narrative based on your experience x
@@Riaaonline yes this is so true. I started learning Korean in August 2020, with a teacher and shes such an angel. Shes so nice and all the other koreanns there too!
@@princesslve what you are saying is sooo true and i am saying from my own experience
no.. once you are really in Korean friends’ circle, you will feel the wall between you and us.
It really comes down to lack of connection... Stucturally, Korea is currently (hopefully soon one day though) not the best place to build connection with one's neighbours as someone from the outside. You're a foreigner before you are anything else... even human. And because you're not immediately recognised as an individual, it furthermore limits and thwarts the growth you can experience on a personal level hence the feeling of suffocation.
This! Even if you live here for 10years, you will always be seen as a ‘foreigner’. Making it difficult for me to call Korea home.
@@princesslve Same for Asians in America even if you're born in the US, you'll always be treated as a 'foreigner' constantly asked 'where r u from'?
@@healingpower300 I am American with long generations here and I get asked that too.
@WOOD CUNNI same for us.
@@healingpower300 I mean black Americans whose families were brought over in the 1600s who helped build this country and died for this country are still called African Americans when they have nothing to do with Africa while Yt ppl aren’t called European Americans, so I think we know all about this.
I keep wondering why you guys are going to Korea, honestly those folks are honestly socially dark ages but technologically present day, a terrible combination.
wondering why some of you love to hate Korea huh… I’ve met some of the loveliest people here.
I've been here for 2 years also and I can totally resonate with the feelings you mentioned about feeling suffocated, missing the freedom and diversity, and certain things just starting to get to you after a while. My first year was like the honeymoon phase and now that I've been here long enough I'm seeing things clearer. Of course, that doesn't take away from the fact that I'm blessed and so grateful for the chance to even come and experience life here, but it's time for me to move on. All this to say 😅 your feelings are valid and you aren't the only one!!
You summarised my feelings in a nutshell. I’m sure you’re also making the right decision and wishing you the best!
@@princesslve Thank you! You as well 💞
I needed to hear this! Diversity is so important to me and idk if I can live somewhere with no diversity😅
Hii another Black British woman who was in South Korea here! 👋🏾 There is so much positive content about South Korea and it paints this perfect picture which makes it hard to share negative experiences. I'm glad you were honest and got that off your chest :) I hope you continue to have more good experiences than bad ones ^^ 🙏🏾
I’m sorry sis. I was trying to concentrate on what you’re saying but the HAIR. ITS THE HAIR FOR ME. PLS SPILL ON THAT.
Hahaha I’ve got u, will give details in a next video
I feel like I haven’t sat down and watched a video of yours in sooooo long and I have missed you. You always make me want to be a better version of myself, I really can’t explain it but just urgh i love your energy and everything. Looking absolutely gorgeous as well may I add. And your hair!!!! Stunning 😍♥️💫 xxxx I hope this year is magical for you💗
🥺 oh Vickyyyy, I’m so flattered. You’re so special and I hope you always remember that!
I’m looking forward to see all the amazing things 2022 has in store for you 💜💜💜
That's my problem here too! I've been here for almost a year and it has been the worse experience of my life! To either stay another year and give it another try or regret staying and be miserable. I miss just feeling comfortable in my own skin, or having different food options, not having to worry about be denied in certain places, I just miss being in my natural happy state with the freedom of speech and protection.
Dont stay where you feel unhappy
Oh no. Can you say more on why it’s the worst? I want to go, but I’m on the fence
@@abena8339 i love the country but I think due to covid it hasn't been the best experience for me. Mainly with my job; I had a very rough introduction. I think its more of my mind thing more than anything. I don't want to give Korea a negative outlook either. I also had a hard time since i was vaccinated in America some places wouldn't take my card but its changing now.
@@ana.eduard1493 very true!
@q I agree! I came here in 2018 and 2019 for school and had a totally different experience. Also, covid was there at that time ! I think just traveling for holiday for be best for me.
Off topic but your makeup is perfect
thanks sweetheart
Beautiful Smile ❤😍🌹🇺🇸
John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
So good for you to accept when a chapter is ending, to learn from it, take from it, the good and bad, appreciate it, and move on to the next because that's not easy. Every Country has its bright & dark sides, one only hopes to find which place suits them best for their own reasons, when possible... Life really is like a box of chocolate, lol. Happy healthy new year!
love this! thank you so much. wishing you a super new year ✨
Im also from london and love the diversity we have here with the cuisine and people. I visited korea for 2 weeks and as a south asian person I felt like I stood out a lot. Everyone was so friendly and sweet but I felt like if I lived there long term I would feel so suffocated by the lack of options as a foreigner and diversity.
p.s. off topic but you're really pretty!
Loved the transparency, I felt you. Keep striving queen.
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First, Happy New Year Princess Love,
Second, according to Shamrless Maya who you mentioned on this video *Do you Boo*
When it is time to move from phase to another, take the step boldly knowing that you are moving onto something greater. I wish you the best of the best for 2022 dear Princess!
Be good to yourself always:)
“Take the step boldly knowing that you are moving into something greater.” I love this so much! Have an amazing year and wishing success in every area ♥️
@@princesslve 🥰
You are bringing value to this platform. I’ve felt a lot of positivity from your channel. Thank you for sharing the content that you do share! 💛
I also wanted to say - I felt the exact same way before I left Korea. I just missed the diversity in cultures, food and music (I’m South African so I also grew up in a cultural melting pot). I know that Seoul allows for more access to different people but I lived 5 hours away by bus so it wasn’t the same. Hang in there and enjoy the rest of your time there, nostalgia will hit and erase the bad stuff.
Thank you🤎 it’s definitely a bittersweet situation and I know I’ll miss a lot of things about Korea but I’m also super excited about this next chapter. P.s would love to one day visit SA.
I've loved seeing Korea through your brilliant, gorgeous and compassionate eyes. Release is inevitable. It'll come back around.
I’ve appreciated all your comments from the very beginning when I started documenting my journey and was struggling to make friends in Korea. Thank you for always being so gentle with your words even when you didn’t completely agree with certain things I’ve said or done. I value the nuggets of wisdom that you have so generously shared with me over the past year. I hope 2022 brings you joy in all areas of your life 🤍
Fighting !
I am currently living in SK ( daejon currently) and next month is my fifth year. Living in a city where everything is homogenous taught me that some people might treat you better but some people treat you worse. I have been conflicting to move abroad but i love my jobs right now even thou people around me look at me like i am maid or worse but i always look at the bright side. Dont feel it bad dear. I hope you're doing well. Be safe and stay healthy girl :)
You are so beautiful
Thank you ♥️♥️♥️
I think its great to keep your life private. I don't know how some can feel so comfortable displaying so much of their lives on youtube. It makes me feel weird and awkward when I watch you tubers who tell too much of their business. I just want to see korea itself so I can know what to expect when I go.
Korea is not for everyone..Some love living here, others don’t.. I’m a Kenyan living in S.Korea and I also am kind of done , I’m looking to move out in the next 6 months. Korea is amazing , I just think it’s not for everyone
Niaje? 😂
Poa sana 😂😂
thatchiq faye
mambo....
I sincerely commend you for your courage and for speaking your mind. It's always a breath of fresh air seeing people that come in front of a camera and express their honest thoughts. As long as it's done in a respectful manner I think being authentic and open is the best policy.
can I just say, hair is on point ❤❤❤❤
Girrrll 💁🏾♀️💗💗💗💗
I hope you will come close to Fatou. Ten Black Swan K-pop group is a completely black idol, who is Senegal and very beautiful. I hope you become friends 💕♥️
It makes sense when you come from a very diverse, metropolitan city or environment to move somewhere that is...not lol. I think a lot of people tend to also forget that Korea has only opened up very very recently compared to other countries/cities like Hong Kong, Japan, Beijing, etc so exposure to other cultures is still developping. At the same time, Korea's history is no different than a lot of developping countries so randomly asking foreigners/black people if they're poor or other comments is just like generally...how do you even think like that lol. I'm sure that person wouldn't appreciate being asked that just on a logical and empathic level.
What do you mean that Korea has only opened up very recently?
@@Sarah-zt2qz I'm not an expert on Korean immigration policies, but I believe DS is talking about S. Korea's receptiveness to foreigners and diversity.
For example, S. Korea was pretty hostile to a Korean American singer Yang Joon Il for being too "American"-- 30 years ago, Korean shunned other Koreans who were different, so this acceptance of foreigners into general society is relatively new
The manual of life is the Bible💖. Ask God for guidance and make Jesus Christ your personal friend and He will be with you every step of the way🥰
As someone who respects all religion, I appreciate your views but in the kindest way possible, I don’t appreciate your comment on my video. Salam Alaikum 🤍
@@princesslve That wasn't kind. Just ignore it. I have to ignore all of you religious people daily.🤣🤣🤣
@@milkandspice1074 LOL you’re right. I’m sorry 😩
Omo I just love your honesty! Beauty and brains lomo!
Rachel, hopefully I get to see you this year ♥️
Princess, you have been amazing in Korea. I'm so proud of you, you're strong and fearless! You got this! Hwaiting! We love you.❤
THANK YOU ♥️♥️♥️♥️
You are just ridiculously gorgeous
Thank you!
I know this wasn't the focus of your video but your hair and makeup are amazing, your so beautiful 🥺💜 having lived in rural Spain I can relate to this (as beautiful as that experience was) there comes a moment where you want to live authenticly true to yourself.
I love that you were able to share your experience of living in South Korea and are able to archive it for people thinking about moving there in the future also but really loving how you included the word ‘narcissism’ in here. It doesn’t get the focus it should with everything in our times being, for the most part, social media driven. You really touched on a great topic
Woah you look like Barbie. You're so gorgeous 😱😱😱😱
🥺 thank you!!
I am korean. it is perfectly right expression that korea restricting you. korea is stuffy. so i go abroad to feel free. you saw the essential of korea. thank you for right expression
Thank you for your honesty. We need to hear the good the bad and the ugly. It’s vital
Irish/Turkish mix!? That’s so interesting wow.
I love your hair. What do you ask for at the salon?
thank you. I don’t it myself :)
Thanks for being so open and sharing your true feelings. You have an amazing channel and I hope one day I can visit Korea it looks like a wonderful place. New subscriber here!
You have a lot of flavor to be in such a stale place for so long babe!🤷🏽♀️♥️✨
You're so pretty 🌹
Oh thank you
London is the type of city that you only miss when you’re not in it, because where are these cute guys you speak of on road pls? Lol
Looool what do you mean I was thinking the same thing! Londoner here aswell, I was thinking where exactly are you finding these cute guys? Please sis I need exact locations cause I ain't finding them
@@melissahall26 😂😂😂 you guys are too funny
I'm glad I clicked your channel. I've been living here in Korea for 20 years.
Yes, I do not know how you were able to do it sis but you did. I was in Korea for almost a month and I tell you I missed home. Since then I told myself never will I ever live in Korea or else I will just be depressed 24/7. Happy new year wish you well!
wishing you an amazing new year and glad you’re in a better place
It's interesting bc my foreign friends lived in Korea 10+ years and love it. No one I knew wanted to leave...or they leave and come back.
I regret every day coming back to the US.
Korea is absolutely no utopia...but the benefits were good for me.
Fiance and I are working hard to return.
But, I love hearing the different perspectives!💗💗💗
10 years… that’s incredible! Korea is a great place and I’ve had an amazing time here despite of the pandemic. It’s just not a place I can call home. Personally, the benefits I had in the UK were much better and I was earning a lot more financially. In my opinion, Korea is quite limiting for the goals I have in life but i will undoubtedly come back for vacations, but not to live. I hope your move goes well! ✨
I definitely want to visit Korea and many other countries, mainly cause of the food, at one point I fantasized living there, but it's too big of a change for me and I just can't see myself being fulfilled career wise other than to have a gap year.
I would definitely say visit and see how you like it but I definitely understand about not being fulfilled career wise😅
Your hair looks great, I wish someone would fix the hair of this kpop idol that is afrokorean.
The song that's playing in the beginning of the video please
Fireboy feat. Ed Sheeran "Peru"
She is so gorgeous! Wow!
🥺🤎
I’m sorry I couldn’t pay attention to the video because you are so so STUNNING omg I had to pause and comment ❤️❤️
you’re too kind ♥️
Makeup tutorialll?
Princess, I love seeing you smile, excited and happy.. if Korea is no longer giving you all those, please move. Do what makes you happy. Korea is on my list for next year, if you're still there I'd love to meet you. I'm sending you 💕💕😘. Happy New Year ❤️
Thank you so much. You’ve literally been here with me from the very beginning when I have under 1000 subs so I always appreciate when I see a comment from you. Send you love always ♥️♥️
You look gorgeous. Love the hair and outfit
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OMG you are STUNNING. Wowwww
thank you 🤍🤍
Girl, resonated with this soo much, growing up in London is different, difficult but also wonderful. Would love to do a brunch/ VC when you come back, God Bless x
Hello,
I love your videos. I'm Black American and my mother is from the UK like yourself. We're in America, but wanted to visit Seoul for a week for vacation in summer 2023 as we love K-Dramas. Would you recommend it? Are there any safety concerns? We were planning to stay in Itaewon as I hear there's a lot of foreigners there. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Is she West Indian or African British?
I've lived in America for 10 years this year as a European and I relate. I'm from an introverted culture and the longer I stay here the longer I feel like it's a mismatch with what's actually my comfort zone. I wouldn't mind the no diversity but the cravings of foods that are your from home comfort foods gets rough sometimes. No country is perfect, and humans are humans no matter where you go, and everywhere you go there you are so no country will make someone happy because happiness starts from within. I think it's good to hear the transparent conversations about the hardships of living in a foreign country long term.
Exactly! no matter where you are, happiness should always come from within. When I mention diversity, I’m not only talking about people. This includes access to multiple food options, music, way of thinking etc
Your hair is beautiful you look 100% classy and reserved, the earrings are a nice touch✨
Thank you so much💜
Before I really couldn’t get into you mayb because the perception I got was superficial .. but having watched this video you have shown me a side that I can relate to and I’m here for it … I know when I was in China it was great felt like a holiday and then it ware off, and I started to question and doubt myself and get this negative feeling that I was unable to shake off until I left … do I miss China yea, would I go back ye mayb not to live however loool none the less it’s these experiences that shape us as a person and show how resilient we are!!!
That’s interesting, I guess I can be superficial at times lol but glad you’ve seen a different side of me. The feeling you describe about China is exactly how I feel right now. It’s reassuring hearing everything worked out for you once you left x
There is a black owned club in Korea that play good music
where???
I hear the narcissistic vs genuine posting but love who actually draws the line because one can say just having a Instagram is narcissistic or having a TH-cam page, please love don’t let negativity get to you or negative comments, please don’t let the bad emotions fester. I personally appreciate your posts, they show the very VERY raw side of Korea so I’m genuinely thankful for you 🥺🙏🏾 keep up the good work and be happy love 💕
Very much true! Thank you for your support 💗
Just be you! :) 😌😌😌😎😎
That peru song is 🔥 I’ve been listening to it too. I also got into afrobeats just because you mentioned it and I love it.
Hahaha I love that!!
This is soooo real. Been in Korea for almost four years now and honestly i think it’s time to go back home because it’s ALOT! .
Girl you’re absolutely gorgeous! I love your hair and style ! I know it has nothing to do with the video but I just had to tell you 😭
And I like Korea but I would never stay there long term as an American 😬 !
hahaha thank you sweetheart ♥️♥️
Why would you go to korea though? It's the antithesis for someone from the west, especially with caribbean/african roots? The only reason i'd go there was to endure suffering and restriction so i can grow as an individual in ways i didn't back home. I wouldn't expect to have a blast in korea. I'm from India and when i hear korean people talk about their country, i kind of feel like they have many common asian shared values, so it wouldn't be that different in terms of cultural expectations, but the excessive focus on looking perfect and fashionable always would be a total bummer.
I love you 😍so much I'm from suriname 🇸🇷 it's a country for away but I'm glad u feel good have a nice day
Awww, I was hoping to really hear how you felt about leaving in Korea. But your body language said it all
If you want a top destination to travel where the culture shock won't be as much then I'd suggest Kenya. It's literary a melting pot of diverse people with urban lifestyle and top-notch best in the world safaris. Being African, people are less likely to project their insecurities on you and ruin your experience.
This made me feel so better about finally leaving after 4 years here. This is my last year!
I love the way you speak. That intro completely described how I feel lately about social media and sharing things online! great video thanks for sharing 😊
Please share the podcast you mentioned! I related a tonne to what you said about your feelings on being an ‘influencer’
Its by Girlboss radio! I’ve just added the link in the description box ☺️
How do you do your makeup? Also how do you get the glow look?
I am coming to South Korea soon, can we link up?
Well I'm rather early😂❤
We love that!
What's the name of the opening song? it's nice hehe
I've been looking all over for street fashion in Korea and no one has delivered. There's hardly any videos!! But yours was up there. You have a new subscriber!! Thanks for your honest opinions and sharing your experience on YT :)
aww thank you beautiful ♥️
So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️💓💓
It is really complex to be a black person living in South Korea.
However arent you afraid of the DMZ and all those Military and Korean Language symbols.
lmao funnily tomorrow I’ll be uploading a video where I visit the dmz :)
Will be glad to have you in the UK again :D 🇬🇧
cool vlog
i can't wait to visit koreaaaaa
Wow, I relate SO MUCH to everything you said. I've been here for two years and wish we'd had connected because I feel like a lot of our viewpoints and experiences are so similar. I hope your last few months are great and good luck with everything back home!
aww thank you so much! wishing you all the best 🤍
Ugh I genuinely love your spirit Princess!! Anytime I watch your videos I get so happy because we are sooo similar in the most random of ways and that is so so special to me. Sometimes I wish not to be so kind and down to earth because now adays people are anything but. I’ve come across so many discouraging people over the past month of me prepping for my stay in Korea, only says bad things about Korea. But Ive enjoyed the culture for over a decade and I have tons of korean friends in the states who I feel areso lovely-so I cant help but think it’s all in perspective. Nothing is perfect but there’s always the bright side and beauty to everything and you show Korea in such a good light even without sugarcoating anything. I love thé genuinity and rawness. You constantly remind me to be myself and lather in the beauty of it all! The first person I wanted to visit when I come for about a year is you, it’s sad to see you go but there truly is a time and a place for everything!
The hair. The hair. 🥰😭😭.
You're so pretty! you kind of look like a young Whitney Houston 🥰
haha that’s a massive compliment!!
Thank you for this, insightful!!x
First time watching your video , just wanted to say you are gorgeous 😍
Thank you so much
Good luck to you.💗
love
We stan an honest Queen💗
BUT
Let's get into the MUG, THE HAIR AND THE OUTFIT PLEASEEEE🤩
Hahaha don’t make me blush!!!
It sounds as if you've been deeply hurt by something that's happened in Korea and its disillusioned you about the people and the country. I'm sure everyone is not racist in Korea, but I'd really like to know overall, how you feel about the place because I was thinking about just visiting one day.
I would always say visit and create your own narrative before dismissing it based on someone else’s experience. But yes I can share more about why I’m leaving later.
Happy New Year 🥳🥳🥳. Didn’t get to meet you , but love love all your vlogs, your bubble personality ☺️watching them always makes me smile and happy. Seeing your growth in a year is just so amazing . 🙌🏽🙌🏽Sincerely Wishing you all the best in life ☺️. It can only be up from here on 💜💜
Thank youuuuu♥️♥️♥️ haha no worries, I appreciate the support you’ve shown me over the past year. I hope you continue to have a wonderful time in Korea and may this year bring you so much joy ✨✨