living in the smallest room in Korea | JAYKEEOUT
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- smallest, cheapest room for rent in Korea: life inside a Goshiwon | JAYKEEOUT
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I genuinely love his attitude and positive perspective. He actually seems happy & probably has so much money saved up just by living this way. Great video!
I'll be honest Goshiwon isn't that bad. I've lived in such a room inside Korea. It's a good way to save money especially if you gon' be outside for work 5 days a week and then on weekends you just need a place to crash and browse the internet.
Big money 😁
nothing positive about this, even if he is fine with it. Its inhumane as hell. This shit is why korea has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Depressing...
OMG respect for him staying same after 10 years living there. I don't know how they survived covid restriction while living that way. I felt so stuffed just watching the video.
I live in Korea and it wasn't so bad in terms of restrictions. We were basically able to do everything we wanted in small groups. There are some business hour restrictions but that's about it. Ah gyms and saunas were closed for a few weeks
when you live in the same place for 10 years you get attached to it.
We didn’t have any lockdowns in Korea
That's expensive for a rathole without a window tf tbh there are shared houses for that price that are way bigger and more comfy
I used to live in a goshiwon in Korea too and they’re a bit small but they’re cozy! The neighbors are always really quiet and respectful, and we also have a little area where we leave stuff for each other
Man looks great but the big fat con for me is the absence of Windows!!! I don't know if im claustrophobic or what but no window is scary
@@MP-ut6eb I actually had a huge window in mine! It felt pretty spacious!
@@NayanOI a window you could Open? Than it's great 👍🏼 space is overrated
Is there air conditioning?
That actually seems like a rather cozy way to live, I don't think I would mind it too much. Not a huge fan of the shared kitchen and bathrooms but some compromises have to be made for cheaper living I suppose. But honestly, as long as the place stays clean and meets health standards I think this is an absolutely great solution to people that are a bit lower on money. Not sure I'd wanna live there for years upon years, but it's definitely a good option if you've recently moved and need a cheaper place to stay, or if you're a student and can't afford a larger living space.
I'm an American truck driver and for a few years I lived in a truck which has about the same area to live in it. I really ended up feeling cozy in an area and if you can organize well you can fit a lot of stuff. What I had the hardest part dealing with was public restrooms as I had a bit of a phobia of those places. But over time I got over it. However many truck drivers actually share this same amount of space between them and a co driver.
anything will do to survive. i really respect you. I hope success comes to you.
I don't think it'll be easy to live in such a small space. There are no windows, so it won't be easy to ventilate the air. I hope you don't lose your health under any circumstances.
You only have ventilation but it’s give out on the corridor
@@chanelrosas8420 In fact, I lived in 고시원 for about three months before the college entrance exam. Fortunately, there was a window, but it was 30,000 won more expensive. However, when I opened the window, I could see the fence next door, so the scenery was not good.
And if you're the kind of person who pees a lot - like me, can you imagine going out of your room and trudge towards the bathroom everytime. And did you see how small the hall is? It's like one way only
@@chanelrosas8420 There seemed to be some sort of ventilation system on his ceiling.
I really love your channel because it's such a good look into Korean culture. This video in particular is a new favorite of mine, friend! Keep up the awesome work!
I feel like I might do well in a living space like this (+a window). We have something similar here in Sweden (studentkorridor) but you need to be a student to be able to rent this type of room. As soon as your studies are over you have to move out. There are a few differences tho like all rooms have windows (I think it’s required by law) and it’s not as quiet 😂
I used to live in a goshiwon in Seoul too for a year. The big cons for me were the dirty laundry machine(some tenants were very incosiderable and they put shoes in the machine), the noise (u can literally hear everything). I had a décent side Window and a private bathroom so I paid the double of this guy's rent. I would still recommend it for a short stay and to look for a good one u need to see them in person cuz the pics they have online are so deceiving haha
I had experienced living in such small space so I can tell you that the key of comfort to hide all the stuff in room and wisely organize the space. It is important to hide stuff to avoid littering your mind of seeing this things around. Thanks for the video. I'm in Korea again.
This is my first time watching video from this channel and I'm impressed that he gave present to the person he interviewed. Respect!👏
it maybe tiny but very clean and organized..
so much respect!
I lived in a goshiwon for 3 days or so and I couldn’t even take a step in my room because of my luggages, I enjoyed eating for free and all but I wouldn’t stay in my room, I would go out in cafes or to university and everything but I only slept in the goshiwon, couldn’t stand being in such a closed space
Yoo great video, nice job👍
That situation seemed to work well because Korean people seem so respectful of each other. The shared fridge, being quite. They even separated their recyclables.
Would never work in the UK
JAY YOU ARE SO COOL! I RESPECT YOU A LOT! 🙏
하루살이님 대박 나는거
아니에요
응원합니다
오늘살이 님 화이팅~
Please live precious days while not losing your self-confidence!
Hi can I be your friend
I really love visit Korean someday I love everything about Korea
Such a nice comment.
There are similar apartments like this in Tokyo but it’s pretty expensive since Tokyo is an extremely crowded place so you’ll be lucky enough to rent a nice apartment to live in
I totally understand and agreed with his mindset about space. All my life up until I owned my house, I preferred to be in my room. It’s more relax and comfy to be in my room honestly.
Also, if we really think about space time, we don’t use the bathroom, living room, kitchen or any common area 24/7. It is inconvenient when we are in rush time but besides that, it’s like lives with siblings LOL 😂
This looks like an easy renting place if u have just moved to Korea and are still getting your financial stuff done and finish sorting everything out and a good place to stay until u can afford a regular apartment.
I'll keep these in mind for when I move to Korea
Yeah, maybe 1-2 months after you arrive in korea
The translation of awkward silence made me laugh. Basically any interaction with someone you don't know in Korea is quite often awkward.
Bless this guy
Reminds me of my college domortory. I hope the guest brought some gift over as a nice gesture for the open house visit.
잘 보고갑니다 행복하세요
Well done. I can fell it was done with honest, sensitive and truthful. not hype up it fake.
That present...thoughtful.
Would be full of crackheads and dole dossers
도심가 중심지 고시원은 엄청 비싼데 도심 외곽 원룸촌이랑 가격 비슷한 거 보면...보증금 없는 거 말고 메리트가 도심지라는 거 하나...
$230 for room, shower, laundry, and food? Seems like a steal to me from the US. Can't even pretend that I'm not jealous. Of course, you have to have a certain mentality to live this way, but it's something I could see myself doing easily. Thanks for the video, it was super interesting!
Dude I live here in Indonesia. My last house, I paid about $200 a month, and it was a 2 bed to bath house.
The U. S. Got too expensive for me. Had to leave.
He has such a positive attitude, hope he is doing well ❤
it might be a little stuffy there, but honestly, i dont think ill mind staying there. to how he explains that the neighbors are respectful, it seems quite nice.
I would have really appreciated having the option to live in a place like this back when I had crappy roommates.
I wished this interviewee would return his goshiwon videos on youtube. After getting married, he pulled out his videos which I quite enjoyed.
It is really narrow,I think that I could hardly get used to it
the kitchen is ok
Interesting video keep it up
I love small places with few stuff to live in (pretty tiny houses, well-organized tiny apartments), I never imagined if I could live in a place like a goshiwon, although it can be uncomfortable sometimes, I think it can be an interesting experience if one day I travel there, save money on hotels, and be able to enjoy that money in improving the trip... awww I like the idea! (the only thing I don't like is having to share the bathroom with too many strangers lol)
I'm going to check out the TodayLiveBoy channel too! ^^
Thank you for your always great and interesting videos, you have a really great channel!!! \o/
wow this guys probably already saved a lot for living very minimalistic. 👏
Hi, Jaykee I watch all your social experiment videos and more its nice and I learnt a lot about other culture and so. Try come to Chennai.
Honestly my room is this size albeit just one of many in an apartment unit. I would definitely stay here, its like 1/4 of the rent I pay right now and hell I wouldn't need to go out and buy rice anymore lmao.
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I feel like a space like this is okay if you’re really tight financially, but a window is out of question like how do you breath in there? I feel like any room without a window is impossible to live in
I lived in a goshiwon for around a month when I first came to Korea and it was kind of cozy? Of course it's small but I think it's a nice way to live more cheaply in Korea :)
The only big fat no for me with the goshiwon is no windows. I have to be reminded of living life outdoors haha other than that I would totally live on one!
Interesting 🤗
I've lived in smaller places. As long as you can sleep, eat, and use the Internet, that's enough to live in for decades.
He's happy😄
"Happiness is here to stay"
Why do you leave in Seoul?? i don't understand you, because if you go to the countryside you can pay only 250 USD but there will be more big size rooms and the environment...
Whoa. Its the same size where I lived when I was in college. We paid 8,000 pesos (195,276.05 KW) per month but the water & electricity bill was already included - and I do have aircon in there too - scheduled to open only at nightime. Internet connection bill was not included.
Watching this - its really expensive in there. 👀
Wow!!!!!!!
6:43 was just thinking RIP if someone decides to come out of their room.
If i ever wanna live their this deffenetly is soemting for me. I do not need much. ❤
5:40 the funny thing is he translates 아이고 as "I Go" and I know it has the same pronunciation lol
What a sweet dude
I'd try to live there (if it has an air conditioner). It's good bec i like enclosed space and i'm very much a minimalist. It's like being enclosed and alone without living in isolation completely.
I have that feeling I couldn’t stretch out my legs while lying in the bed 😂
This isn't terrible but I'd definitely have to do the window and bathroom version lol
230 usd is 12k php here in Philippines. You could rent a full 2 story house for that money.
I have had experience living in these, if you have good neighbors it can be a great place to live (I lived with a chef so we had amazing meals every few weeks). However, if you live with assholes, the experience is the total opposite, In the last place I lived, someone kept spilling milk and refused to clean it which stunk the kitchen out, and I had to leave because of it.
10 years!? Wow, I respect his attitude after all of that.
the good thing is that in my town everything is very cheap, you can rent a house, yes my friends a HOUSE for 100 dollars
Although your going to the cities, and the capital of the country, A room is worth 100 dollars
, and a small but cozy ideal apartment with everything you need, kitchen, bathroom, small patio and a room, maybe about 300 dollars.
In the city a HOUSE costs 500-700 dollars
wow a whole house for 700 dollars/month is „cheap“. in my village you get ~70m2 for that. houses cost 600.000€ now. we have 1.700 people living in my village (austria). everything is getting very expensive. if you are not inheriting from your family it‘s almost impossible to buy a house.
@@exoticpandas_6892 well, I guess it's cheap if you are from Europe, but here in Colombia the minimum Salary is 250 dollars ;-; , (Well, if you are a doctor, or a lawyer, (privately) you could earn about 800 dollars or more, but only are the mayor ,or. Only if you are famous ,You could earn more than 1 thousand dollars at month ;-;
Really enjoyed this one. Had an Asian Boss vibe to it
so intresting
I know exactly where that building is! It's in Gongdeok. Out front there's an Olive & Young and a really good fried chicken place with craft beer. $185 / month is good considering the area
What’s up Broski 🦋.
I feel like it is very suitable for extroverts who like going outside to do things and just come home to sleep and eat.
I don't think its bad actually, especially if its located in the downtown I would live there as a student instead of living in a dorm (only if my room had a window.. or I might go insane)
Not having a window or private bathroom would be a dealbreaker for me, but I think I could do okay in a slightly larger goshiwon with a window that opens for fresh air and my own bathroom if I had to.
I love how positive and respectful he is and as someone who’s never been to Korea I wouldn’t mind considering staying in a goshiwon but I would add a window and a bathroom though rent in Korea can be very expensive I think for the price this is amazing and it’s great for those who want to save money.
What happens if you come down with a case of diarrhea or food poisoning? No way I would live in an appt without a private bathroom. This is unthinkable in the US...
Right! It’s also unsanitary
No window? Bro I’d lose my mind
It doesn't seem that bad but if I lived in a goshiwon, I'd make sure to at least have a window in the room. It's not worth saving an extra $43 by not having it included in my opinion.
I would have died out of suffocation 😭😭huge respect
방안에 에어컨은 없나요?
It's not bad!
Seria ótimo se tivesse legenda em português.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I spent 6 months living in a place like this. It's not that bad really, at least not that bad when you're young
I really like this guy. I hope he stays happy and well in life.
i like little rooms i would love to live in it
The monthly rent of goshiwon is almost the same morgage price of my 2 storey 3200sq ft house
this remind me at squid game security's room 😌
Lol true!
i pay 120 dollars for 4 rooms ,2 bathrooms and a kitchen ///also have a parking space with a small garden outside
With that level of English, his job prospects should be good. He can even go overseas to English speaking countries.
Freshly cooked white rice with kimchi is the bomb!!! Yuuuum.
Goshiwon looks like a common student housing in many Australian universities.
Yes I'm early
Well, it's not that bad. As long as respectful people live there.
If I lived in one. I would need a window and a bathroom.
As for being there. In some ways I would like to see what my dad helped in creating by him being there during the war. The form of freedom you folks have.
Remind me of netflix serial called "Neighbour from hell"
에어컨도 있어요?
...you know what i was thinking.... every room, every space, is a next man castle ....i am looking at his space and facilities, and my thought was, it dont determined who you are or what you can become... its your mind set, that will help you to live a content and happy life..
i think i can live there but still i need the window lol
Does anyone know whether it would be possible for a 17 year old to stay at a goshiwon? Because I'll do a language program in seoul for a few weeks and want to live in a goshiwon during that time but I am not sure if there is an age requirement
I think u can since these places were originally used for students but probably have to ask the owner when find one u wanna stay at
I wouldn't mind living here actually
He has lived there since middle school damn
I have a feeling that this isn't as bad as it seems. oh, no window? that's a downside for me.
wow so small
So why does he live in the goshiwon if he has a stable job as an office worker? Is he trying to save money for something or can he not afford to live in the city if he doesn't stay in the goshiwon? Jake did not ask the most important question.
@@Kore_Ant ah must've missed it in the video. Thanks for clarifying. That is unfortunate but it makes sense now.
Lol Where did he say that because i must have missed it? At 3:26 He said he lived in one of these in middle school, high-school and university.
@@Just999Me I think they were making a mean joke above, I don't think he gave any reason in the video
This room reminding me of "Squid Game". The police officer who disguised himself and stayed there in in a room like this
3:18 bro really asked what the cons are in living in a goshiwon
Wow
So...for $270 US?
You get a quiet, small room, free rice, free laundry (I saw no coin slots on the machines) and (I assume) free Wi-Fi?
That's FANTASTIC!!!
There are millions of homeless people/students in North America and Europe that could REALLY use a setup like this.
In my city in America?
It costs $350-400 US just for a room in a house + utilities + Wi-Fi and no free food!
Thank you for creating/posting this video.
☮
For a room smaller then the average jail cell.. I wouldnt call that a deal.
So depressing! I would get claustrophobic in there really fast.