What's It Like Being Black In Korea?

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  • I asked black people living in Korea what's it like being a black person in Korea
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  • @KExplorer
    @KExplorer  ปีที่แล้ว +90

    The full length interview is now available on patreon www.patreon.com/kexplorer
    Boy From Mozambique Instagram: instagram.com/galiiza69

    • @benhesediszraelinfosystems8175
      @benhesediszraelinfosystems8175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please check out the book, "Paekche's Principle: The Great Secret of Asia" ...it describes in detail who the Shila (the ancestors of the S.Koreans) are in character...might help you understand S. Korea better?

    • @ESFDragxnFistEntertainment
      @ESFDragxnFistEntertainment ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a model?

    • @josephahn1024
      @josephahn1024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not forcing this but I have the most true important information/fact to tell you that you need to believe in. We all are sinners and we must get punished for all of our sins by spending eternity in hell, but God sent Christ, his only Son to take the penalty for all of our sins instead by dying on the cross to save us from going to hell and so we can have eternal life with Christ and God in his kingdom. On the third day after Christ died, Christ rose back from the dead. Christ ascended to heaven and he will come back for his chosen ones and take them to heaven. God bless you and have a good day😁

    • @smokeking-pc6oj
      @smokeking-pc6oj 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      8:32 my manz been in Korea so long they made him forget he was black. He looks happy as hell 😂 much love

    • @Dragon-cz8wt
      @Dragon-cz8wt 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There are no black people in the 3D industry in Korea, and most of them are South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia. We need to pay more attention to Asian people who are closer to us, not black people
      On June 24, a fire broke out at a factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, killing 20 foreigners...
      All of the foreigners are from other Asian countries
      RIP asian worker..

  • @bobjones27
    @bobjones27 ปีที่แล้ว +915

    She has to be smart to get scholarship at nanyang. They aren’t going to give money out for free. They see something in her. More power to her

    • @BlenderTutsWithRob
      @BlenderTutsWithRob ปีที่แล้ว +149

      Right, she said ITS NOT LIKE I'M SMART OR ANYTHING LOL! Downplaying...girl stop! You must be a genius of some kind.

    • @Jaykurosakii
      @Jaykurosakii ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kashaka0934 explain then

    • @alazjaw.8968
      @alazjaw.8968 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@kashaka0934 except she is smart

    • @timothybrown8424
      @timothybrown8424 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@kashaka0934 If you go to a top university in a number countries, than you're most definitely smart.

    • @legendary_bullfrog1134
      @legendary_bullfrog1134 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@alazjaw.8968 how do you know? do you know her?

  • @nomomania6827
    @nomomania6827 ปีที่แล้ว +773

    This is a wonderful content in allowing black people to speak for themselves about their experiences including a black person hosting it. This way you get real answers. I've seen too many non-black or mostly white people speaking for black people saying how bad black people have it in Korea. Thank you for this and keep up the good work!

    • @BLMacab
      @BLMacab ปีที่แล้ว

      but you clap when progressives say you cant get an ID or use internet?

    • @dinenmuscleman
      @dinenmuscleman ปีที่แล้ว

      Who is the chimpanzee call "Nas" in the US??

    • @MMD98804
      @MMD98804 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@dinenmuscleman your parents.

    • @dinenmuscleman
      @dinenmuscleman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MMD98804 You orphan can't distinguish between singular and plural?🤣🤣🤣

    • @MMD98804
      @MMD98804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *Parent. Fixed for you.

  • @carljohnson4285
    @carljohnson4285 ปีที่แล้ว +2032

    The only racism I've experienced so far (DIRECTLY) in person was rejection from places like karaoke spots or massage & beauty spots. As far as dating is just BETTER for foreigners in general. I mean I never had a problem with women here old or young. I did get fetishized a lot, but also complimented even more. But that really comes down to your actual looks than race. Just FYI I'm a dark-skinned black male from the states

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      I never had any issues when I was stationed there while in the army.I was at Camp Stanley and I'm also a dark-skinned,black male.The Korean women near Camp Stanley LOVED black men !!! LOL. But,some black soldiers didn't want to date Korean nationals,but-I DID !!!LOL. I've always loved asian women and was like a kid in a candy store.

    • @Theoneandonlybish
      @Theoneandonlybish ปีที่แล้ว +194

      The only?? Lmao thats a lot

    • @alexf9447
      @alexf9447 ปีที่แล้ว +215

      Dating and being fetishized are two different things. When you’re fetishized, usually dating is way off of the table. More foreigners face that when living in Asia (being fetishized, and not taken seriously in the dating game) than almost anything else. I hope people eventually realize that being fetishized is not a good thing. It’s negative.

    • @user-hjlznsjhhsjxn
      @user-hjlznsjhhsjxn ปีที่แล้ว

      한국은 나쁜 나라입니다. 한국은 북한의 핵 보유를 관철시켜서 장차 통일된 핵 보유국으로 가려는 야심을 가지고 있습니다. 이것을 연출과 기만을 통해 세계를 속이고 있습니다.
      또한, 한국인들은 최악의 인종차별주의자들입니다. 우리 한국인들은 이중인격자들이 유독 많습니다. 또한 한국인들은 사회, 경제, 정치, 문화 등 모든 영역에서 갈라져 싸우며 서로를 비난하고 깎아내리며 상대방을 무참하게 짓밟고 괴롭힙니다. 이러한 나쁜 문화와 습관은 사람들을 미치고 지치고 최악의 스트레스 속에서 살게 만듭니다. 정말 많은 한국인들은 결코 좋은 사람들이 아닙니다. 인성과 인격적으로 절대 가까이 하고 싶은 사람들이 아닙니다. 한국 사회는 진정한 병든 국가와 골병든 사회입니다.
      그리고 한국은 진정한 자유민주주의 국가가 아닙니다. 우리는 사회, 경제, 정치 전반에 독재와 권위주의를 품고 있습니다.
      이 모든 것이 인류의 공통 특성이라고요? 천만에!! 속지 마십시오. 한국인들이 유독 나쁜 기질을 가지고 있습니다. 우리 한국인들은 압니다.
      이러한 사실들을 널리 퍼뜨려 주세요. 다수의 한국인들은 비난받아야 마땅합니다. 많은 한국인들은 악 그자체 입니다.

    • @bornfrompain1999
      @bornfrompain1999 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Theoneandonlybish "Lmao, that's a lot". You just delusional. Yall Americans just want to be victims whenever you can. It's so irritating, just be more down to earth. Imagine if white person goes to some African countries, you think 100% will accept them? Stop crying about everything, and be more rational...Always US people damn.

  • @itspooh1838
    @itspooh1838 ปีที่แล้ว +1817

    It is what it is. 🤷 I'm not looking for acceptance. I'm too busy doing me: taking care of my health, money, my wife and my beautiful korean/black children. I'll be respectful as long as they are. All love here. ❤️ 🌍 🇰🇷

    • @immaculatevin2334
      @immaculatevin2334 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      That's more like it 👍💪 fighting!!!

    • @heavenlypath1065
      @heavenlypath1065 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      You live in Korea? and have mixed children?

    • @blackmoon2961
      @blackmoon2961 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So cuteeee

    • @Lynn_Luck5942
      @Lynn_Luck5942 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I betcha they are so adorable

    • @clearerthanwater
      @clearerthanwater ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I wonder what it's like for your children. i'm Korean and Jamaican but i wasn't raised in the country, so I'm a bit scared of going because i have to go soon

  • @mapetidye
    @mapetidye ปีที่แล้ว +1082

    It’s really beautiful to see how the responses have shifted more positively over the years because I would watch videos like this and there was just way more negative things that foreigners, specifically black foreigners, would say with their experience in Korea but now it seems things are shifting so that’s amazing. I’m planning to go over there next year for university so hopefully I can add to the positive feedback.

    • @gillmsnfillman1691
      @gillmsnfillman1691 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      It’s fine to go to Korea for a holiday or even university. The problems arise when you overstay your welcome. Enjoy your experience

    • @mino4965
      @mino4965 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I think it’s just we are not used to them. But as time goes more and more foreigners come to south korea because of Korean wave or whatever reasons, ppl are gonna accpet that

    • @if8172
      @if8172 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      When videos about black people in Korea started popping up, everyone was way too used to how they were treated in America, but now they've come to acknowledge the fact that Koreans don't look at them the same way racist Anglos do. The dynamic is just completely different, and it should be the first thing to realise before going to Korea and Asia in general. In fact, I live in another Western country, and I have never seen racism like in America my entire life, so I think America is a pretty damn special place.

    • @user-gp1bt4vm3r
      @user-gp1bt4vm3r ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@gillmsnfillman1691 bro it's not even that bad.

    • @mino4965
      @mino4965 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are always welcome to visit south korea😸😸😸

  • @ZAYSATORU_
    @ZAYSATORU_ ปีที่แล้ว +352

    This makes me want to travel around more and more love the vids

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Go for it !!!! You'll have a ball !!! LOL.I just returned to the states a year ago,was working over-seas as a contracter ( Qatar,Iraq,Kuwait,Afganistan )I also was stationed in Korea for a year while in the army ( Camp Stanley )had no issues while there ( I'm a black male)the Korean women living near our base had no issues dating foreignors.You can have tailor made suits there much cheaper than in america,clothes shopping is mostly what I spent my money,you get them much cheaper than the US.

    • @curlfryman5474
      @curlfryman5474 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@powerbad696 did you meet English speaking Korean women when you were there?

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@curlfryman5474 Yes.A lot of Koreans were bi-lingual,their english was very GOOD.And female,Koreans liked dating soldiers.The bi-racial kids of americans/Koreans were shunned in Korea.

    • @goutfromfriedokra7099
      @goutfromfriedokra7099 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@powerbad696 Shunned because the vast majority,over 60%, of the soldiers leave their women and bi racial kids....Same in Japan....

    • @powerbad696
      @powerbad696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@goutfromfriedokra7099 So true.This has been going on since the US military occupied Japan back in the 1940s.

  • @diannainkorea
    @diannainkorea ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love the interviews! Would love to see you cover more on these topics. Already hooked! [Dianna]

  • @omggiiirl2077
    @omggiiirl2077 ปีที่แล้ว +591

    You know as a person who is both Black and Korean. I find both sides look at eachother and think we're so different but I find we are actually very alike in many ways.

    • @UbermanNullist
      @UbermanNullist ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I agree 100%

    • @holy9727
      @holy9727 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      (As a korean live in the USA) This is very true but in my opinion, ppl think that we are too different from each other so it feels like we are not approaching each other but when we get close we def feel that we have a lot of similarities.

    • @omggiiirl2077
      @omggiiirl2077 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      @@holy9727 and sunwoo lee I agree! We love the same taste in foods, love colors, appreciate beauty, and we both even use podaegi to carry our babies! I think that's why my Mom got right in with my family!

    • @holy9727
      @holy9727 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@omggiiirl2077 Damnnn podaegi at first I was like what she talking about haha
      I didn’t know y’all have that too :) love colors ?? I think there are quite a lot of ppl in each community who think, “we are so different” and “we can’t get along.” In fact, it’s so hard to see when we go out, we can’t easily see each other get along, also in media too so I always feel 속상하고 and frustrated ab it. Many Ppl really don’t know that we could get along so well bc u know like you said and I feel like my personal thought is like having a lot of affection and history resentment(grudge 한).

    • @omggiiirl2077
      @omggiiirl2077 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@holy9727 ♥️

  • @malisha2116
    @malisha2116 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    So happy to hear about their positive experiences! Thank you

  • @brandonwilliams9151
    @brandonwilliams9151 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    I lived in S. Korea for almost 4 years and it was the best experience in my life... Better than being in America, and it was the safest I ever felt, very positive people great culture

    • @kamsogodwin
      @kamsogodwin ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I will to visit Korea too

    • @ramoncastaneda8432
      @ramoncastaneda8432 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kamsogodwin not for me I guess we all have different experiences.

    • @kimaya.3563
      @kimaya.3563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      are you a person of color?

    • @brandonwilliams9151
      @brandonwilliams9151 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kimaya.3563 Yes

    • @kamsogodwin
      @kamsogodwin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ramoncastaneda8432 you are right ✌️

  • @rmfdaily
    @rmfdaily ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like those two gurls they are more relaxed 😍❤️❤️...one day i'd really love to go in Korea as well❤️❤️❤️

  • @preciousatam
    @preciousatam ปีที่แล้ว +443

    I'm a Nigerian in Nigeria and if we saw a white person on the streets of Nigeria everyone would stare, it's an involuntary reaction, doesn't always translate into racism.

    • @mosesoladosu545
      @mosesoladosu545 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      I wouldn't stare lmao, I can't be bothered to care.

    • @joycebassey2227
      @joycebassey2227 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      @@mosesoladosu545 me too, why would I. I see them on the internet everyday and they’re nothing special lol.

    • @1jesnextdoor
      @1jesnextdoor ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Why would I stare tho that’s just weird like 😅, whyyyyyyy don’t you got something to do

    • @chisaramba-madubuike680
      @chisaramba-madubuike680 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No, we wouldn't

    • @juliaj7939
      @juliaj7939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joycebassey2227 If they aren't special, then why are so many non-whites want to move to White countries, copy White culture and want to look like White people?

  • @treasurenqobilesmith7667
    @treasurenqobilesmith7667 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm a South African currently doing my Second year at Dongseo University, Busan. Koreans especially the Ajummas would stop me and ask to touch/feel if my hair is "real".

    • @user-gn7gn3eq2k
      @user-gn7gn3eq2k ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe you'll be my senior lol

    • @chiamakalynda4468
      @chiamakalynda4468 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Really longing to go to South Korea especially Seoul.

    • @ayolovephat
      @ayolovephat ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't hate South Koreans but if I were in your shoes I'll probably ask the ahjummas these questions: Ma'am, how would you feel if you are in my country and a total stranger walks up to you and ask to touch your hair because they want to know if it's real or not? How would you feel if you are in my country and a total stranger walks up to you and ask to touch your hair? I really find this hair touching questions personally really aggravating, This is a basic rule of social and civil interaction: stop asking black people if or not you can touch their hair! Yikes!

  • @walle8642
    @walle8642 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    "But that doesn't mean it's hate. So instead of assuming someone didn't like me, just smile. Nicer to be nice and see what people give back.
    Wow this really stuck to me because it's really about like your outlook how you perceive things, of course there are hateful people that are really just projecting. But there's no need to give into the hate just smile, love. I'd like to think most of Korea thinks this way beautiful country people constantly growing.. and then there's the older generations in every country c:

  • @db2184
    @db2184 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Good to see positive videos like this. I see a lot of people sensationalizing isolated incidents between races to create division. This was an honest, humble video from honest, humble people.

  • @Yeorxum_original
    @Yeorxum_original ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a Afro Chinese-Korean American, this definitely resonates with me.

  • @skatergurlsrock
    @skatergurlsrock ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is amazing. I have never been to Asia but would love to go. Thanks for making this. I love hearing more of our perspective because it's a unique experience when traveling.

  • @cptheactress1660
    @cptheactress1660 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    am from Kenya but Korean is on my list to wish to visit one day...

  • @RichAunty1
    @RichAunty1 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Been yearning for a huge change in my life lately & for a few years now I've considered moving to Korea. Totally obsessed with all things Korean & this randomly popped up on my feed; I'll take it as a sign to purse my relocation to Korea! Can't wait😆

    • @johnnybgood3724
      @johnnybgood3724 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Visit the place before deciding to move. Try visiting Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Laos. People over there are nice as well

  • @kmw91400
    @kmw91400 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The young girl who got the scholarship is beautiful and her Korean blew me away. The slim young man too. As a Korean American it made me really happy and also jealous cuz they are way better at speaking it than I am. I regret not learning it at a younger age.

    • @olubusayoolasanoye634
      @olubusayoolasanoye634 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is never too late to start learning. Learn a word every day and use it. Come back here in a year and tell me how far you have gone

  • @lika17carat
    @lika17carat ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The interviewer is a really good looking guy and the hairstyle suits him so well!

  • @JozelhaDaArrowgal
    @JozelhaDaArrowgal ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Finally something positive!!
    This has saved my whole attitude towards Korea.
    It's really about the attitude

  • @sunnni_
    @sunnni_ ปีที่แล้ว +209

    Korea is the next place I want to go too. I’ve been to China and it truly was the best time of my life! Not everything is racist and yes some things come off as uncomfortable because they aren’t use to interacting with someone different from them but they do try to be welcoming and understanding once you tell them. Plus we have some similarities with each other, only differences mostly is the color of our skin and a few cultural differences. I’ve heard both sides of black ppl having positive and negative experiences. But everyone experiences are different and It’s just nice to hear some positivity in all this madness of the world. Love hearing others experiences

    • @joseph3036
      @joseph3036 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      China is extremely racist nowadays. You’d feel the difference if you went back. The ‘golden’ period of being a foreigner in China ended around 2018-2019, some people say 2016. Btw, I realized discrimination in East Asia has something to do with numbers. The fewer the number of foreigners, the better they treat them, once that numbers reaches a certain threshold, discrimination gets worse too. I think it’s the same everywhere in the world, and that exactly what happened in China.

    • @BossLadyChicago
      @BossLadyChicago ปีที่แล้ว

      Where did you visit when you went to China?

    • @sunnni_
      @sunnni_ ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@BossLadyChicago Beijing

    • @jeffbolton2986
      @jeffbolton2986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joseph3036 not extremely.just normaly . they wont attack u just cause your skin color.try to be asian or black in western countries..

    • @sssssssss111
      @sssssssss111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@spaceli0n Little boy, please. If they want your woman and she goes, that's on her.

  • @bernicedion9145
    @bernicedion9145 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is a relief somewhat for me, I want to pursue my education in South Korea but I've been scared of the possibility of things going bad because I'm a person of color.

    • @krystal7751
      @krystal7751 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I had the same preconceptions before leaving for South Korea last year. Trust me, it's going to be fine. The best thing you could do is to have your own experience and at the end of the day, you will be proud of yourself!

    • @isaacogabi7320
      @isaacogabi7320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@krystal7751 pls how did you go about your education in Korea, I'm also considering study there

    • @krystal7751
      @krystal7751 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@isaacogabi7320 wait what do you mean exactly? like how it went for me at school?

    • @leelee7523
      @leelee7523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know one friend who as a black woman pursues her academic career here in South Korea. She does so well and get herself mingling with her classmates soon. I also saw a lot of black people study as an exchange student or a full-time student in universities!

    • @jessypet216
      @jessypet216 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is but a fraction of black peoples experiences and doesn’t represent the general treatment of blacks in skorea

  • @Heynay_
    @Heynay_ ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They all seem like pretty cool people. I bet they’re fun to hang out with 😻

  • @trinityiscute4415
    @trinityiscute4415 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thank you, this helped change my views on people as well as Korea

  • @garlandwhite810
    @garlandwhite810 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved korea, the food markets, the culture, n the sights were amazing

  • @Frank-sy1po
    @Frank-sy1po ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Simply put, great interviews! All the participants were great. It's interesting hearing how things have changed in terms of openness in Korea.

    • @maxwellgolekanye1570
      @maxwellgolekanye1570 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yep. Things were pretty bad in 2004, korea has become a bit more open now.

    • @anthonylim2428
      @anthonylim2428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Koreans learn fast.

  • @user-by9nz2ei8p
    @user-by9nz2ei8p ปีที่แล้ว +7

    韓国だけでなく、日本や中国でも全く見た目が違う人とあった時戸惑うものです、それは差別からきているのではなく、慣れていないだけなのです。理解してください

  • @DavidNkwa
    @DavidNkwa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Jerry. Sen you a message on IG, no reply yet. could you check

  • @abdulmahmood8592
    @abdulmahmood8592 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I love Korean people
    I used to have a Korean friend when I was young
    And whenever I come over they feed me
    Seaweed with rice
    Kimbab
    Beef bulgogi
    Those were the days
    :(

  • @binnie8559
    @binnie8559 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    in Korea, at least, nobody hurts you physically because of your skin color unlike America and Europe

    • @GenX7119
      @GenX7119 ปีที่แล้ว

      u sound ignorant!! right along with the other 42 dimwits that agreed with u!! Stop looking at the news!! America isnt racist!! Blacks murks their own more than any other race!! look in the mirror first!! #dimwit

    • @BLMacab
      @BLMacab ปีที่แล้ว

      Koreans get beat up by tyrone daily and maga gets blamed

    • @leelee7523
      @leelee7523 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Yes that's true we, Koreans, are different from those barbarians who actually take physical attacks on strangers

    • @ThePresentation010
      @ThePresentation010 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@leelee7523 No. There just ain't that many b ppl.
      Once you get alot that's when they start showing true colors.

    • @tysymone4788
      @tysymone4788 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@ThePresentation010 there is crime in all races

  • @Louffydances4life
    @Louffydances4life ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Since years ago people would say negative things and this year we hear more positivity coming from the black people living there but i like that they also said just like there are weird people in the countries live, it’s the same in sk but when it comes to customer service they do better and dont care who u are. At the end of the day every country has their issues and problems but if u just continue to move in your path and really focus on you and the blessings you have u will see the difference. To those black people including myself that wants to go sk , dont be scared at all just go and enjoy your experience bc you might find gems of life while u out there. Just be respectful bc if u have noticed , if you really respect their culture as you are they gone do the same back and im not gonna generalize bc yes there are some that b a bit disrespectful but if you know that in general you are choosing peace and vibes then keep in that direction and not look at the crazy shit.

  • @Tajzhiir
    @Tajzhiir ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I get lost in the sub in Philly sometimes and I live here I can’t imagine being lost in Korea I might break down 😭😭

    • @sonofsoweto
      @sonofsoweto ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes u need to fight against your illiteracy

  • @___.jill.___1013
    @___.jill.___1013 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I grew up in Korea and as a kid/teen I’ve had Adjuma’s walk up to me and touch my hair 😂 one halmony even tried sniffing me from behind hahaha I always took it as the fact they they weren’t really exposed to POC and my natural hair because they didn’t have it or at least MUCH of it. But overall they’re extremely friendly.
    Overall the discrimination has been minimal, they’re just very curious especially once they discover you can speak Korean they ask so many questions 🤭

  • @sadeiofficial
    @sadeiofficial ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Korea has been on my bucket list of places to visit!! Awesome 🤩 video!! 🥳 Aloha 🤙🏾 from Hawai’i 🧘🏽‍♀️🪴🌸

    • @mino4965
      @mino4965 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I bet every single korean's bucket list has going to Hawaii. What a beautiful island😻😻😻

  • @NehaSingh-nk6kg
    @NehaSingh-nk6kg ปีที่แล้ว +28

    In South Korea ppl stares you coz you're a foreigner.. And it's kinda normal in every country like ppl who comes to India we also stares them not bcoz of their looks but because they're foreigners. 🙏❤

    • @eddmina
      @eddmina ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was once in Chennai..with my locks...hehehhe Anna/akaa...they stare and wants to touch your hair..but as the times goes by..you get used to it and life continues...
      I miss Indian chicken byrian ..noodles...dosaa..

    • @NehaSingh-nk6kg
      @NehaSingh-nk6kg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@eddmina Chicken biryani...! Indian food is the food everyone missed ❤👍

    • @mirayoon1992
      @mirayoon1992 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯💯💯

  • @AK-74K
    @AK-74K ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interviews. These people show how much a person enriches themselves from living overseas, they all seemed to have gained a lot from being in Korea

  • @pruitsrajak8901
    @pruitsrajak8901 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    mature black people, who factually say how it is. just because someone stares at you, doesnt mean they are racist, same when they talk about your hair or anything thats different, simply because they as black people are different there, nothing wrong with it, accept the fact that not many know about your race, if you want to be accepted and respected, give that out yourself first and teach them if they want to know something. for many koreans the only thing they know about black people, and white people, are the things they got from movies.

    • @ahgavlive4517
      @ahgavlive4517 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      10000% facts

    • @cloud4939
      @cloud4939 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      while this is true its definitely disrespectful for someone to think they can just touch your hair because you're not what they typically see...that's crossing a boundary

    • @blank7771
      @blank7771 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      wow because calling out racism is immaturity.

    • @mino4965
      @mino4965 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@cloud4939 yeah you are absolutely right. But in south korea, especially old generations don’t think touching other people without their permission is a bad thing. Cus that’s what they’ve been done. Btw younger generations hate it lol

    • @bellahadidnt.
      @bellahadidnt. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blank7771 so staring at black people when you aren't is racism?

  • @bonboniya_
    @bonboniya_ ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I always love watching your interviews! Thank you for sharing such real, honest experiences about living in Korea 🌸

    • @scottjohnson9281
      @scottjohnson9281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So real, and honest,
      Now I urge and crave to visit South Korea

  • @SoloMotivation
    @SoloMotivation ปีที่แล้ว +22

    *THIS IS FOR YOUR SUCCESS*
    No matter what’s going on in your life right now, i am very sure there’s something and somewhere you’re missing it, so try and get a means that will have you feeling inspired, motivated, and understood; so you can take your next steps to success.
    Because your success and greatness is my pleasure
    Thanks for reading
    I LOVE YOU 💕 😘

  • @MlleLysAna
    @MlleLysAna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love these interviews, it brings an honest and positive perspective to travelling to South Korea and/or living there. kudos to the host too, nice interventions during exchanges :)

  • @isabelreinhold1476
    @isabelreinhold1476 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They should do one on Latinos and Latinas in South Korea!

  • @dxwxt
    @dxwxt ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When She Said South African I Felt proud af lmaooo

  • @noldi123
    @noldi123 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is so interesting and multicultural, hope you made friends with that last guy he seemed pretty cool

  • @Moonbae0323
    @Moonbae0323 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish this was shown mainstream ❤️👏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾

  • @daegyubear
    @daegyubear ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for this ( i’m black too from SA 🇿🇦, ill be going to Korea now

  • @davidh7832
    @davidh7832 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Can you also put korean subtitles in addition to the English subtitles on screen?

  • @Scriabinfan593
    @Scriabinfan593 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When a person of a different race asks to touch my hair, I ask them if I can touch their hair also, usually they pass on that option.

  • @Biotrog
    @Biotrog ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed watching yet another one of your fantastic video. The opportunity to connect with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds while exploring foreign lands truly ignites my wanderlust once more.

  • @calebepessoa1985
    @calebepessoa1985 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm so glad i stumbled on this video on my feed. I've always wondered what's like to be black in Korea and other Asian countries. Racism is ugly as f**k and it matters how a society deals with it. I'm Brazilian and brown and I can tell racism is pretty bad there (I live in Ireland now), even though it's a multicultural and mixed country.

    • @edde8624
      @edde8624 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Racism is always worse in countries that have more diversity. Even research shows this. There was a map of bias in USA and it showed how in more White States(like Idaho, South Dakota, Wyoming, etc) there was less bias compared to states that had more diversity(so people who are black, white, latino, etc)...Why is this? Because as people experience other groups more, they actually become more biased and not less(because people always think it's the opposite). There are books that talk about tribalism in all of us and how difficult it is to change that mindset. When other groups come to your nation in large numbers, you become more cautious because you don't want to change your culture and then you start becoming more negative towards those that are not of your own tribe. I've seen this both in California(where Whites started moving out in large numbers when more latinos started coming in) and also in Canada when places with certain Asian populations became high(and also Whites started moving out in large numbers).

    • @ptk231
      @ptk231 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm a 60 years old Asian man who grew up in Brazil and although in general, Brazilians are very accepting and friendly people, I experienced my share of racism there primarily from the white European Brazilians. I was told many times that my "kind" was not welcome there. It was very common to hear them mimicking Japanese accent and pulling the conner of their eyes in a mocking way. I left Brazil to study abroad and never returned. Those experiences stays with you forever.

  • @Geneticmap
    @Geneticmap ปีที่แล้ว +7

    오랫동안 한민족끼리만(모두 한국사람) 살던 땅에서 외국인을 만난다는건 굉장히 낯선 경험입니다. 게다가 지나가는건 또 모르겠지만 가까이에서 앉고 쳐다보고 그렇게 보통 사람은 할 기회나 계기도 전혀 없구요. 티비에서는 보는데 실제로 보는거랑은 다르니까 낯설고 당황하는것도 있고.... 근데 지하철에서 만약에 옆자리를 피했다고 하더라도.. 그 외국인이 갑자기 도움을 요청해거나 위급해서 도움이 필요한 상황이라면 돕지 않을 사람은 없을것 같아요.

  • @lizy3194
    @lizy3194 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think the staring is because like foreigners standout more and ofc ppl are going to stare like if u are white/Asian in our country ppl are going to stare at you but mostly they are saying how pretty you are and other positive things

  • @millicentevans8705
    @millicentevans8705 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It’s just nice to know that the people that are from different parts of the world and they are black have positive experiences. I was born in the UK and I am black my parents came to the UK in the early. My parents worked very hard. I like what this reporter is doing . Korea is a country I know that I will never visit. Because I have no family or connection there. But I like the culture their foods. Black people are warm and loving and get along with anyone. Colour should not matter. Or status you love who you love. Racism should be stamped out all over the world. We are God’s people I find this video so informative and I have subscribe to you channel. Happy Sunday ❤️🦋

    • @hillarysudeikis2264
      @hillarysudeikis2264 ปีที่แล้ว

      We were all created in God’s image, but God’s people and children are born again Christians and Jews, not unbelievers, the Bible makes it clear that once a person does not believe in the Son of God, Lord Jesus, they are a child of the devil.

  • @ibukunogunlana6539
    @ibukunogunlana6539 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Uyi is super gorgeousssss

  • @rayseverydaymanea4158
    @rayseverydaymanea4158 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really love how they are fluent in speaking Korean 😍 it's amazing...Hope I'll master speaking it fluently soon🥹

    • @chiamakalynda4468
      @chiamakalynda4468 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you there already?
      Really longing to go to Seoul

  • @pinkpanda6900
    @pinkpanda6900 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm so glad it's mostly good! And just to add, how can the interviewer be so stylish?? I watched the whole video again just to pay more attention to him 🤣

  • @jakingsarchly6433
    @jakingsarchly6433 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow..I'm impressed personally always loved the idea of going there I'm happy to know my feelings about korea wasn't disappointed.💜

  • @aaliyahmichelle7227
    @aaliyahmichelle7227 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The only thing I don’t like is when people say they have not been discriminated against. Sometimes you don’t know and it’s passive aggressive. But I’m glad that it has been positive energy.

    • @djoseph5130
      @djoseph5130 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If they don't know it or seen it, should they lie and claim racism to please you?

  • @khalil4115
    @khalil4115 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love hearing us speak Korean. It's very hard to learn

  • @lisag.2665
    @lisag.2665 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely love seeing these vids. nice to hear the varying views. i would very much like to visit South Korea and the insight is helpful.

  • @Luv-dq5th
    @Luv-dq5th ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you could be a model man. seriously you are very handsome

  • @Like_Ike
    @Like_Ike ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hear a lot of positive things about South Korea and I love the culture. I would love to come and see for myself.

  • @BBs31
    @BBs31 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    If you come to Nigeria 🇳🇬 as white, you'll be loved more due to your skin complexion and if you're finally Beautiful or handsome then you've passed their exam..

    • @PrisTvv
      @PrisTvv ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @kelvinbanks1506
      @kelvinbanks1506 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol 😂

    • @rozayslatty7383
      @rozayslatty7383 ปีที่แล้ว

      We honor foreigners like gods, even our government too ..

    • @user-lt2ov5bf1f
      @user-lt2ov5bf1f 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@rozayslatty7383Which country do you mean by us

  • @YourKandCdramachingu
    @YourKandCdramachingu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Visiting korea is in my top 5 bucket list

  • @vjthomas2288
    @vjthomas2288 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I love hearing black people speak Korean. It's so cool. I hope I could get to the fluency as the interviewer and the guy from the closing statement

  • @anthonylim2428
    @anthonylim2428 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My first crush was African-American. She was the most beautiful person in my class. Her smile and her personality is what got me.. then it was her hair :). Maybe I'm generalizing it but I find that most black people(ones I've met) are very passionate and love that about them. Very friendly people especially once you get to know them.

  • @llIlIlllIllllIlIl
    @llIlIlllIllllIlIl ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I feel so sad that people misunderstand about my country as a racist just watching toxic vids on the internet. Btw I really love your videos👍

    • @Tamil_Atheist2023
      @Tamil_Atheist2023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it is country with extreme racism 💯Btw I'm from India recently that vulgar dance and the comments from your Korean citizens are so desperate literally,So most of the Koreans hate Black,brown,dusky,or even tanned people from your own race 💯 Can't deny it they love Pale ,white people (European,American ),Russians 💯

    • @Mimi24177
      @Mimi24177 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those toxic videos are actually true. A lot of times people are deported out of your country for speaking the truth, so it has been a lot of sugar coating going on about how nice your country is. Literally Satan is everywhere so to paint a country with no sin at all is definitely not believable. People are quickly to noticed USA are not doing right, but refused to admit other countries are no better either.

    • @sakurapetal4335
      @sakurapetal4335 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Well i mean koreans do a lot of ca and say ghe n word and dont apoligize

    • @Mimi24177
      @Mimi24177 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@sakurapetal4335 Exactly

    • @haejeegwon9774
      @haejeegwon9774 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@sakurapetal4335 It's less than Westerners doing eye ja/wing or say ch/ong. And at least it rarely happens that you're being beaten for being Asian

  • @InezaBonami
    @InezaBonami ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I like that girl with dual citizens and the guy from mozambique....💙💙 other than that i love y all.... i would say that Korea treated me so good ... in every society there are all kinds of people..
    They used to call me a model 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    I miss how i used to get lost especially from Donseoul subway station to Dongdaemun 🤣🤣🤣 bcz i m not really familiar with subway

  • @kxndlyi3279
    @kxndlyi3279 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I also wanted to move to Korea, I even planned the apartment bills, housing, and even what type of furniture I would buy!! I study Asian culture and study how you’re supposed to eat, what foods they have, how to respect their elders and EVERYTHING, but the one thing I was so worrried about was being a black woman in a country that doesn’t really have a lot of black people, I have learned in ANY country even the US, you can experience racism anywhere, not saying it in a bad way and wishing it on anyone who wants to go to another country, And even if someone is racist, don’t think anything about it. I absolutely LOVE to go to multiple countries and study new culture, and I’m glad these people had a good experience :)

    • @_OrthodoxChurch09
      @_OrthodoxChurch09 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      S Korea is a real progressive country

    • @soonyounglee2526
      @soonyounglee2526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So I am happy to hear that.
      exciting and waiting you come from KOREA 😊to 🇰🇷

  • @muurlegacy4465
    @muurlegacy4465 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    To see two melanated people speaking Korean together is so awesome and impressive. Yes I know we basically created all the languages yet to see it being spoken by people who look like me in this day and age is amazing and inspiring. S/o to your page brother. This is good content.

  • @AnonYoBizness
    @AnonYoBizness ปีที่แล้ว +13

    God bless that Queen at the start. That's the exact energy to have. I live in Canada but in an Area that is 80% Asian and i can tell you, you'll experience this anywhere where you are the vase minority and there is one large majority. Just read the Energy, not all are racist interactions

  • @sreelakshmym4569
    @sreelakshmym4569 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your sound and talking way are so nice and gentle💜😍😍😍😍

  • @natashandavis
    @natashandavis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome. I am actually thinking of visiting Japan, and staying for several months, very soon.

  • @LoveJoyPeaceAndHopeForAll
    @LoveJoyPeaceAndHopeForAll ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Korea needs to learn and open. However, I hope the globe also to respect the fact korea is a homogenous society and it has no obligation to respect foreigners who do not even try to understand the way of living (let along the language).

  • @diptanudebnath8555
    @diptanudebnath8555 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Appreciate your efforts 👏🏻👏🏻.
    Great video man 👍🏻🤜🤛👌🏻

  • @calistaibe4035
    @calistaibe4035 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to visit..love Kd drams and their food..with this interview I think they are good people too

  • @roxyg5177
    @roxyg5177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such beautiful people!

  • @rayseverydaymanea4158
    @rayseverydaymanea4158 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Encouraging many blacks who have the dream to visit Asia especially South Korea😌 Personally I really would like to visit South Korea 😍😃

  • @tiffanywilliams1300
    @tiffanywilliams1300 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very informative ❤

  • @NamirembePS-vu1ce
    @NamirembePS-vu1ce 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    things for clearing all our fears and stereotypes aboutkorea❤

  • @luvuyomgenge6312
    @luvuyomgenge6312 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greate video we need another one about North Korea this time!

  • @fatiharmin1301
    @fatiharmin1301 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I've never traveled out of the US and never had anyone touch my hair, but if I did I would totally just touch their hair back. I want it to happen just so I can do that so they can see just how weird it is. 😂

    • @mino4965
      @mino4965 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just so you know they did it because they didn't know it's a bad thing. Especially Old generations are not well educated because we were very poor back then.

    • @jennd1298
      @jennd1298 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@mino4965 so then they should have no problem being touched back.

    • @prettygirl8612
      @prettygirl8612 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@av SCompact its very bad and disrispectful

    • @adendara6187
      @adendara6187 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't understand why touching hair is a bad thing. They are curious about the texture. As long as they ask before touching.

    • @iLikeCok
      @iLikeCok ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@adendara6187 you’re literally touching a random persons hair? It’s weird, and if you can’t see how then you’re slow. There’s a thing called personal space. You must lack common sense. We clearly aren’t talking about the ones who ask, we’re talking about random ppl touching our hair without permission. Reading is fundamental

  • @chillaxinalways
    @chillaxinalways ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I love seeing my black people speaking in a different language, I am HERE for it :D. But I do agree with the other guy though, I do think you will find more racism in America (which I live in ), so its VERY sad smh. So it don't matter what country you go to, you will find racism somewhere, js.

    • @divx1001
      @divx1001 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The American and European racism is very much in your face. It's not unusual to get loud racist remarks in the streets or even to get attacked or harassed during the day. Asia is more subtle in its discrimination, so foreigners do feel safer overall in Asia.

    • @chillaxinalways
      @chillaxinalways ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@divx1001 you got a point there 👌🏾💯

    • @yougetaspear7799
      @yougetaspear7799 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chillaxinalways babylon is worse, no bliss nor chill, just in your face misery

    • @jidao882
      @jidao882 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@divx1001 Don't even compare America with Europe. As a mixed, I've never seen a single racist incident in west europe (where i live). This is by far one of the least racist places in the world (despite the common idea that they still have a mentality of coloniser).

  • @ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239
    @ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm Black and Latino( both parents Black & Spanish mix), wonder how they'll feel about me? South Korea is one of the places on my bucket list, and would love to try Korean BBQ.

  • @tommy-yem406
    @tommy-yem406 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to hear there experience is positive

  • @lethabomakweya4257
    @lethabomakweya4257 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got here at the end of November and I’ve been having positive experiences. I do get stared at a lot, especially because I’m the only foreigner here in my area. But so far I’ve been able to get used to it. Everyone keeps their distance but they are nice. Lots of people like my braids too😂😂my boss asked me if it is my real hair but it’s all good

  • @tamiko_8369
    @tamiko_8369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the girl who said just be because they are starring does not mean they are being judgmental. Just smile 😊 most people smile back! I like that she just didn’t jump to the conclusion that someone is racist

  • @Hahadot
    @Hahadot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your fashion all outfits are cool and chic👍🏼

  • @tayuhe007
    @tayuhe007 ปีที่แล้ว

    DRC represent!!!! 🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

  • @utoobmann9083
    @utoobmann9083 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW! Her korean at 10:45 is amazing!

  • @wonyoungyeoppo
    @wonyoungyeoppo ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've been watching videos like this over 4 or 5 years now. It's actually great to see how batter korea is getting now-a-days. I'm genuinely happy for that. This generation of korea is friendly and mature as well:)

  • @mbadughanneomalinxe9300
    @mbadughanneomalinxe9300 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so beautiful. Please keep it up

  • @if8172
    @if8172 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow didn't expect the Hanyang uni girl to be so fluent after only just arriving in Korea and even if she had studied back in the states.

  • @G_Vegas22
    @G_Vegas22 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved living in Korea for 2 years

  • @user-co4vu2jb2i
    @user-co4vu2jb2i ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Korea is a country where there is one nationality forming the nation. People stare at you not because your skin color but some of them might never seen a person with different skin color.

    • @qqqc5779
      @qqqc5779 ปีที่แล้ว

      정확합니다 한국은 피부색으로 차별을 하는게 아니라 익숙하지 않아서 낯설어 하는거에요
      친해지고 마음이열리면 누구보다도 더 가족처럼 대해줄거에요

  • @gray4551
    @gray4551 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Please learn to speak Korean. Korean embrace everyone regardless. We try to do at our best when we doing things even amongst us or move to other countries. Once anyone start speak our language we let our guard down.

  • @mr.hotchocolate9676
    @mr.hotchocolate9676 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I gotta give you a shoutout for the style too. Dripped out!

  • @blue_moon27
    @blue_moon27 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know its unrelated, but the interviewers fashion, aesthetic and vibe is just 🔥🔥