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Their prejudice is going to be their downfall, unless they change. I hope they change in this lifetime, I don't wanna hear no 200 years...bitch change now
I'm not African (Se-Asian American) but happy when I see my other melanin brown complexion brothers and sisters advanced in light / white skin society 🥰🥰🥰
As a korean, im clearly aware of the ignorance and stupidity, lack of sensitivity in problems regarding race. Although i do not represent all koreans, i feel really ashamed and embarrassed about this. It is changing but not fast enough. Im sorry for everyone who got hurt because of this. Thank you for taking interest in Korean pop culture and excuse my english 😅
Very well articulated! And your English is just fine!! Thank you for expressing what I already knew--no country is perfect but, all have some citizens with good attitudes & some with bad attitudes. You have a good one! ❤
You English is excellent mind you👌. It shows you're a decent person, that you feel the need to apologise on behalf of everyone. The country needs more people like you to enlighten the masses. You're a beautiful soul ❤️. God bless you 🙏🏿.
I’m not into kpop, but it’s very clear how much of it is influenced by black culture, hip hop, etc, and yet, a majority of kpop idols are ignorant of the struggles of black people. I find it funny how advanced that country is, yet they are still held back by gender roles, prejudice, colorism, homophobia, and racism (not saying all Koreans are racist and discriminatory, from what I’ve seen, the younger generations are doing better). I hope this young model continues to prosper in life.
Wow living in Korea as a black kid would be crazily tough asf, I have been here for 2 years and the racism I get everyday both at uni, at work and at school is just sad..big shoutout to his fam and the teacher for keeping him in check and making sure he didn’t commit suicide ..God is good
It's actually very sad that he is the first ever black Korean model. Considering he's career started in the late 2000's. Korea is extremely behind with enclusivity.
Koreans over making fun of black people but I know damn well if someone pulled their eyes back and started making fun of Korean people then they would get upset.
didnt they do that to sam? i remember he called out a group of high schoolers for blackface and more koreans got made he said the high school name than the actual issue at hand.
It’s like when Wendy from red velvet was making fun of black people by putting them in a ghetto stereotype 🤢 (the embarrassment I felt for her) but we all know that if a white person made fun of Asians by displaying their stereotypes all Koreans would have had problems with them like tf????
The look on his face when he heard his teacher call out his name before he even saw her, like a comforting sound from the past he recognised ..so touching 😭
Depression when he was a kid because he looks "different"... People's cruelty knows no limits. There was nothing wrong with him, he was not the problem, they were/still are. I am so happy that he was given a chance and became successful despite all the hardships he went through. That teacher deserves a lot of applauses. And his mom too. The poor woman had to see her child go through so much just because of his skin color. South Korea really got to work on their discriminatory ways. You can't go picking and adopting Black people's fashion and music but spit on the very people who created them. Thank you for this video. I knew a few things about him (like the fact that they thought he could speak English because he was half Black when he really couldn't) but I was also missing a lot of info.
Teachers can make a difference in a child's life for either "good" or "bad". This teacher was extra special - just caring, she made a huge impact throughout this young man's lifetime.
My father told me years ago, "people will have a problem because you're black, but, that's their problem not yours". I never forgot that. I was very young, like in 4th grade. I grew in an environment where my black was celebrated, I'm very grateful to my family for that! To this young man, "embrace the beauty of your gorgeous copper skin."
@Dee now u had to make me cry. Tell your dad hope he doesn’t mind but I am going to use his words of wisdom that’s one of the best I’ve heard. I’m a black mother raising 4 black kids. Thank u!
True 💔 their problems become OUR problems when they interfere with our LIFE.😖😢😡😟😵 Ignoring problems. DON'T HELP..It can exacerbate. Its a community problem. We must stand up for what's RIGHT and JUST.
Racism is so effing disgusting. I’m so sick and tired of humanity, sometimes. So thankful for angels like his teacher, Miss Lee, who semi save some faith in us.
The reunion with his teacher had me in tears. God bless this young man. Too whom much is given, much is required. Continue to be strong in who you are never be ashamed of who GOD created you to be.
We Koreans need to be more honest about our white washed and wrongfully biased prejudice against the black community in Korea and talk more openly about this issus to fix...
I really want to know what's so bad about black people that we are hated everywhere? Like there are violent white people, but their community is not seen as violent, but one "aggressive" or violent black person and every black people are bad. I'm really happy that Hyunmin is doing good in his field and hope that only great opportunities will come his way.
The teacher is still that young after all those years..goes on to show how one person can have an impact on someone..and two how influential a mother can be..she spoke of his greatness from an early age..
I was thinking he may have suffered less in America for we're a very DIVERSE country!! I have a feeling if he had come to America, he may have never gone back. It's funny how there's so much blonde "ambition" throughout the world!! I recall how shocked I was to learn of Asian eye-lid surgeries.
@@hanyattia1665 he’s not insulting Koreans it’s true. He’s way more handsome than a Korean Kpop cutout who change everything about themselves to look like a white washed Korean
As a Nigerian From yoruba tribe myself ,I am so glad you and ADEOLA stand out. The stars 🌟 are there for your grasp 👊 ✨. The key word is keep being yourself. Nobody can take that away from you. Shouting out to those out there thinking of harming yourself because of your skin color, ADEOLA &HYUNMIN is enough to convince you that there is nothing wrong in being different. BEING DIFFERENT MAKES YOU STAND OUT. LOVE YOU BOTH.
Crying so hard, I am a mom of a half black half Korean child, breaks my heart that Hyun Min went through so much pain and prejudice. Thank God I am lucky enough to have raised my daughter in America, not saying there's no prejudice here, but at least in America it"s a melting pot of different color and cultures. I am very happy to see how much Hyun Min has succeeded and has become such a heroin for others like himself and my child. God Bless him and his family...
She called his name with so much love and compassion, and i think the elongated naaa - at the end of his name is an endeaeing term in Korean. Correct me I'd I'm wrong. I watch this once a day. It's such an over coming victorious story. This young man is totally beautigeorgeous.
I noticed his father’s perspective wasn’t captured. I hope that his relationship to his Nigerian side and their acceptance of him is equally cared about and embraced by him 💛
It,s sad wen these same people want to come to black countries and take their wealth and live a bigshot life off of black customers but dnt like d best bone in black people, d whites are d same and all d other Chinese.
There ARE MANY WHO WOULDN'T HIRE HIM BCUZ OF HIS SKIN COLOR AND ANYONE QUESTIONING IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK BCUZ RACIALLY MOTIVATED ATTACKS AND BIAS HAPPENS DAILY
So touching... I'm really proud he is my Nigerian brother! If he comes to Nigeria they will treat him like a king for sure😘😘 We love you Oluwa Han hyunmin
I's tied, tiad, TIRED of this. The struggle of being black is triggering. Life is hard enough but it's like it triples when you're black. What ion understand is how can a society that is so influenced by black culture be racist or prejudice against the people who create it. I pray that in my lifetime I'll see a change. Ps. Them African genes strong asf.
This man IS Korean. They made it seem like he is a pure African man. He is handsome and striking and definitely looks like a supermodel. I still don’t understand why Koreans pretend they can’t see Korean features on people who are mixed with Korean. They aren’t blind. This man is clearly of Asian descent. Being a homogeneous society isn’t an excuse to be so weird and pretend they don’t know some people are mixed.
Like with any BIRACIAL person mix with Black you not going to see the OTHER race first.....Korean Men do not see themselves when they look at him.....Features don't mean anything to Asian,White ,Middle Eastern ppl......Every feature in the world come out of Africa.....I literally seen Black boys look like him and they are not mix......Men of OTHER races will never allow a Black Mix person to claim their communities/pride as their own.......Never......
It was heartwarming to see the reunion between him and his teacher. As a teacher myself, it was great to see that his teacher was brave to go against the grain. She changed his life... a positive impact and gave him hope... a beautiful story...this young man will continue to go far, I believe this.
When he reunited with his teacher I cried. People like her make the world a better place. If you are a teacher, PLEASE be aware of the influence you have on kids. They are our future.
I feel you bro being half Nigerian 🇳🇬 and half pilipino 🇵🇭 my childhood in Philippine's been rough because of my dark skin and some small minded people , but I'm still grateful because most of the pilipino's are actually down to earth and fun to be with once you get to know them, nobody can tell you who you are, who need to know that yourself, as for me though I'm dark skin I'm still proud Pinoy 🇵🇭✊🏽
Nice bro. U got to be yourself. It actually not easy growing up in a place like that as a dark skinned person. I'm relief that u have fought ur way out and are now happy for yourself. I'm a full blooded Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬. Nice meeting you here
Hej Francis. Iam a filipina at my late 40’s. In the 90’s, looking for a job, a got passed by a number of times. I have noticed that the tisoy and tisay always got hired. I am morena and in Manila, I looked more darker because we the sun always shines. I was never popular due to the Dark skin tone. Reading the journalistic and tsismis mags in the Philippines, our own kababayan still put the tisoys and tisays still on the pedelstal. The koreans are really popular. But we never have had any movies from africa. I have seen a number of african movies from Netflix. It is sad that the Philippines has never changed.
The reunion with his 3rd grade teacher triggered the water works. She is an angel disguised as a teacher. Lets not forget his agent too, who despite all odds signed him up and opened doors for Hyunmin.He is an oustanding man who sees beyond skin color.
I had mixed feelings while watching this video. It is so disgusting that some people still judge people by their skin colour in the 21st century! This guy is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks to his 3rd-grade teacher, his agent, and others who appreciate him the way he is. Thanks for sharing, Adeola. I just discovered your channel and subscribed.
I agreed with you. I'm brown Se-Asian American and half the time get bash on for being brown complexion (from East Asian in general growing up in U.S). Even when I shop at Asian Suprrmarket (in America), they refer serving light skinned Asian over my brown Cambodian complexion. All I wanted was to be treated fair and normal. Sometimes they look at me like I'm about to steal some shit smh. Brown Asian usally goes through alot of harsh shit in life. Anyway I'm happy Han Hyunmin made it by following his heart ♥...
@@hussey3867 no because I already know who hyunmin is and I've literally watched all his clips with nct dream so I didn't want to bother watching the vid hehe.....
Me too! 😢 you can tell she's really a genuinely sweet beautiful person. I'm pretty sure she didn't have to be "educated " on how to treat a human being
@@doudoulapin468 i was worried people would take this the wrong way, but you got it. it’s like yeah Somi got bullied, they called her “half-bred” - but with Hyunmin, they tried to denounce his korean side with saying stuff along the lines of how he’s not korean AT ALL... they at least half claimed her? idk makes you put things into perspective.
How could people be so cruel to a child? His skin color aside, he was a child. Other than that, such a cute child then and such an attractive young man now. Is their loss if they don't want to work with him. Bless his family and that teacher.
That's my problem. He's a CHILD. Period. You don't hold prejudice against babies. Hell, it's stupid to hold prejudice against adults over things they can't change either, but with a child, it's just insanely cruel. Now you're messing with a human being's development.
I'm korean and I coincidentally watched this video. I feel very sorry and ashamed for hyunmin and anybody who felt uncomfortable to the racism in korea. I believe racists are not majority in korea but still we have been ignorant and careless to the issue. We need to change our attitude and mindset and I think korea could do it very fast and thoroughly just like what korea had done in many other areas. Again I would like to say sorry sincerely as a Korean to whom be offended by this video.
This young man is so very handsome. It’s a shame that the low level vibratory environments persist. The ignorance and hatred is almost unbearable, however, it is good to know that he managed to run into people who are on a higher vibration and gave him a respite from the chronic bigotry. Thanks for sharing this story. I really appreciate it.
Why does the world hate our skin colour so much??? We are uniquely beautiful with characteristics no other race has. He is pure handsomeness no one can dispute.
He is so humble and I am so happy that his teacher was part of his life. All it take is one person to encourage you and push you forward. She was a blessing, thank GOD for her!
Great work, Adeola! I'm a white grandmother in the USA. And you have a new subscriber! Came across while drinking my mornig coffee & loved your story of this young man's transcendence & the people who stood beside him to support him. His determined, loving mom, kind & wise teacher & his agent who braved the difficulties of smashing glass ceilings are all as inspirational as Han Hyunmin, himself! Rock on, y'all!
I can't even imagine how hurt he must have felt as a child with all that bullying and discrimination, but thank goodness for his third grade teacher, she was definitely a gift from God for Hyunmin. I'm so glad he's doing well now. I think he's such a handsome young man, and I wish him much happiness and success for the future.
Black culture is the MOST sort after culture ! Everyone likes to copy our walk, talk , dress, style and mannerism but hate us. Why copy after something or someone you hate?
Notice how things started changing when his teacher believed in him and treated him correctly. Teachers have such potential to be great positive influences for children ❤️
After seeing your winnie video, I decided to watch the video about hyunmin and the teacher and his mom are so important. It just takes 1 person to lift you up and continue. I'm so happy he had them in his life. The moment where he reunited with his teacher made me almost cry.
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Happy belated Black History Month 🖤
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How is this 39 minutes ago😂😂😂
Every month is Black History Month
@Adeola Ash Can you do a video on Lee Michelle please🥰💗
Haha, some people are calling it March "Melanin March".
Which one is the link for when he met his teacher please?
He’s so attractive. The fact that Korea was (or still is) very prejudice against black people is so bizarre to me. This really opened my eyes.
Definitely still is unfortunately 🙂💔
Their prejudice is going to be their downfall, unless they change. I hope they change in this lifetime, I don't wanna hear no 200 years...bitch change now
@@user-oc5kw8ty8n what are you saying?!!😂💔
@@NovalieSweet well so they 99% ethnic korean
I'm not surprised, the whole world has racial biases
Hyunmin and Lucas have nearly the same face but drastically different treatment in south Korea, rlly says a lot
Righttt, we live in such a sad world
@@universalsubliminals1174 lucas from NCT
Exactly 🤦🏽♀️
well lucas isnt a dark skinned black man with kinky curly hair. thats the difference
true
He's so beautiful and his story is very uplifting! The companies who rejected him are definitely gonna regret it in a few years, smh.
in a few year? I bet some of they already regret it now. 🙃
@@xolang period!!!
@@xolang exactly
trust me they probably already regret it lmaooo
I Know
As a African-Korean this gives me joy I hope more people like this will be accepted in modeling
What country from Africa are you from?
Merry Christmas ❤🎄🌟🕊. 2022’
I'm not African (Se-Asian American) but happy when I see my other melanin brown complexion brothers and sisters advanced in light / white skin society 🥰🥰🥰
That’s a shame how Korea loves black culture but hate black ppl I’m so proud that his mother’s love got him thru ..
Fr, their prejudice is going to be their downfall
Facts
@@NovalieSweet exactly
@@NovalieSweet If only you knew the depths of it 🔮💅🏽
Fr but it's not just them its world wide people that are not black steal black culture but still diss on black people...
Not only is he influential and inspirational, but he's GORGEOUS.
He is also so soft spoken 🥺😭
Yup😍
A snack
Chris Tavakkoli Oh quit hating.
Yup
he is so handsome
Ikr
Yes Ofcourse he is
Ikr
right?? like he fine asf
ikr
As a korean, im clearly aware of the ignorance and stupidity, lack of sensitivity in problems regarding race. Although i do not represent all koreans, i feel really ashamed and embarrassed about this. It is changing but not fast enough. Im sorry for everyone who got hurt because of this. Thank you for taking interest in Korean pop culture and excuse my english 😅
Very well articulated! And your English is just fine!! Thank you for expressing what I already knew--no country is perfect but, all have some citizens with good attitudes & some with bad attitudes. You have a good one! ❤
Outstanding attitude !
Your English Is Better Than Most Americans 🤗🤗🤗
Ha, even I can't speak that well, I be stuttering. Btw, your English is better than mine!
You English is excellent mind you👌. It shows you're a decent person, that you feel the need to apologise on behalf of everyone. The country needs more people like you to enlighten the masses.
You're a beautiful soul ❤️.
God bless you 🙏🏿.
I saw him in the subway in itaewon. I said hello and ask to take a picture with him! He was really nice! Rooting for him
You are so lucky☺️
Awe I wish I can meet him!
Damn that's lucky
I’m sure he looks 10x better in person🥰
Is he single?!
Whewwww girl when he reunited with his teacher I started tearing up. 🤧
Samee😩
saaammmee
😭😭😭
Me too!!😭😭😭
Sameee
I’m not into kpop, but it’s very clear how much of it is influenced by black culture, hip hop, etc, and yet, a majority of kpop idols are ignorant of the struggles of black people. I find it funny how advanced that country is, yet they are still held back by gender roles, prejudice, colorism, homophobia, and racism (not saying all Koreans are racist and discriminatory, from what I’ve seen, the younger generations are doing better). I hope this young model continues to prosper in life.
@Eating_my_eyeballs_out Yass_queen They know it’s wrong, they just don’t care😒
Fr
@@Daramoonfire989 fr
@@partypartyyeah303 fr😒
Facts👌
he's soooo handsome his nigerian and korean features blend so well. we need more positivity around multicultural families and mixed people's.
it's funny how everyone excuses korean racism by saying "they don't know ..., they've never seen ...".
Literally!!!!
Yeah “they’ve never seen”
_continues using box braids and other things from black culture or claiming it_
for me is disgusting
So boring
it's sonstupid
I don´t care what Koreans say, that boy and his family are gorgeous
Alot of Korea's admire him
Yes they are.
Wow living in Korea as a black kid would be crazily tough asf, I have been here for 2 years and the racism I get everyday both at uni, at work and at school is just sad..big shoutout to his fam and the teacher for keeping him in check and making sure he didn’t commit suicide ..God is good
@@wellps812 what that suppose to mean?
You summarized it well
Stay strong bro. You're made of tough material.
Discrimination is everywhere. Quite evident in the US isn't it?
Why are you there?
Some of us aren't meant to blend in, we're made to stand out 😌💛✨😍✨
Well said!
Preach
✨FACTS✨ 💅
Yassssss❤
booyah!!!
It's actually very sad that he is the first ever black Korean model. Considering he's career started in the late 2000's. Korea is extremely behind with enclusivity.
@Pele Sync If your wight they will be inclusive towards you💅🏽
Unless you’re white because there are many white people in dramas, music videos, ads, etc. but anytime they’re black people its in a negative light
@@Daramoonfire989 ?
@@maria-hs4vh Self explanatory 😒
THEY'RE XENOPHOBIC.
Koreans over making fun of black people but I know damn well if someone pulled their eyes back and started making fun of Korean people then they would get upset.
THIS
Exactly
Ykw, maybe that’s what someone needs to do so they can know how it feels🤔
didnt they do that to sam? i remember he called out a group of high schoolers for blackface and more koreans got made he said the high school name than the actual issue at hand.
It’s like when Wendy from red velvet was making fun of black people by putting them in a ghetto stereotype 🤢 (the embarrassment I felt for her) but we all know that if a white person made fun of Asians by displaying their stereotypes all Koreans would have had problems with them like tf????
It’s important to have great teachers like Ms. Lee. They change kids’ lives.
Miss Lee was his angel!! 😇
Yes please
The way his face lit up when she walked in says it all!
What's funny is here in Nigeria 🇳🇬 we will love how his skin and hair is and see him as someone born lucky.
True
My thoughts exactly
Imagine ,so sad
Well thats sad
True
The look on his face when he heard his teacher call out his name before he even saw her, like a comforting sound from the past he recognised ..so touching 😭
Crazy thing is apart from his colour, he really does look Korean! Absolutely believable. And by the way, he has a truly beautiful mother.
Right
Right he looks exactly like Lucas lmao.
Yes his mom is GORGE! 💕💕
his younger brothers look really really korean tho apart from their skincolor, hes got the strongest african genes amongst his siblings
He looks very asian
Depression when he was a kid because he looks "different"...
People's cruelty knows no limits.
There was nothing wrong with him, he was not the problem, they were/still are.
I am so happy that he was given a chance and became successful despite all the hardships he went through.
That teacher deserves a lot of applauses. And his mom too. The poor woman had to see her child go through so much just because of his skin color.
South Korea really got to work on their discriminatory ways.
You can't go picking and adopting Black people's fashion and music but spit on the very people who created them.
Thank you for this video. I knew a few things about him (like the fact that they thought he could speak English because he was half Black when he really couldn't) but I was also missing a lot of info.
Korea rasisssss
How horrible is it that his teachers and classmates induced depression in a six year old child for a trait he was born with...wtf is wrong with people
Teachers can make a difference in a child's life for either "good" or "bad". This teacher was extra special - just caring, she made a huge impact throughout this young man's lifetime.
I'm only a minute in and I'm already crying...
I feel so bad for his past, but I'm glad of who he's become.
Why are some Koreans so racist
Actually every country has racist ppl but Korea got a whole good amount of racist ppl not just some unfortunately 🙂💔
Koreans are all like 99% racist, except when it comes to white people
Yeah,this doesn't happen only in Korea, it also happens in other countries such as Poland where I'm stared at for being mixed with African
@@jjrhwy3376 dude that’s a big generalization
@@jjrhwy3376 They’re white washed lol. I can’t imagine being so submissive to white culture like that. They borderline worship the whites
He’s the blueprint period
PERIODT and that's on mary had a little lamb
PERIODT
PERIODT
PERIODT
He’s a king 👑
My father told me years ago, "people will have a problem because you're black, but, that's their problem not yours". I never forgot that. I was very young, like in 4th grade. I grew in an environment where my black was celebrated, I'm very grateful to my family for that! To this young man, "embrace the beauty of your gorgeous copper skin."
True
Amen! And the way it glow in 🌞.
@Dee now u had to make me cry. Tell your dad hope he doesn’t mind but I am going to use his words of wisdom that’s one of the best I’ve heard. I’m a black mother raising 4 black kids. Thank u!
True 💔 their problems become OUR problems when they interfere with our LIFE.😖😢😡😟😵
Ignoring problems. DON'T HELP..It can exacerbate.
Its a community problem. We must stand up for what's RIGHT and JUST.
Thats right ✅ 🥰
Racism is so effing disgusting. I’m so sick and tired of humanity, sometimes. So thankful for angels like his teacher, Miss Lee, who semi save some faith in us.
my sentiments exactly
Such a handsome young man. I'm so proud that he's Nigerian, we no dey carry last. Keep hitting the skies and beyond
FACTS 🇳🇬
FACTS 🇳🇬
Yeah.....the Nigerian spirit got him through
Okay
You're throwing away his other half
He is so handsome, his african and korean features combined is so pretty.
those kids were jealous of his beautiful caramel colored skin. He is beautiful ❤️😍❤️.
The reunion with his teacher had me in tears. God bless this young man. Too whom much is given, much is required. Continue to be strong in who you are never be ashamed of who GOD created you to be.
He can wear any hair color and get away with it. He has an amazing complexion.
We Koreans need to be more honest about our white washed and wrongfully biased prejudice against the black community in Korea and talk more openly about this issus to fix...
Create a public forum or schedule some meet ups with like minded Koreans so you can start to actively create the change you want to see in the world.
Thank the Americans for that
@@jazminewaters2404 are you fr?
Btw, you’re so pretty omg
@@tobiisiba1641 yes
he’s absolutely stunning!
Ikr
ikr
ikr
Yeah
This guy is multi-talented, I wish him a BRIGHT CAREER INTERNATIONALLY too
Hi
I almost cried when he meet this old teacher, cuz I had a teacher like that who help me fit in
I hope that more people like him become famous in korean media
period!!
Be more specific
@@hayoonpark7454 what do you mean
@@hayoonpark7454 thats very specific
I really want to know what's so bad about black people that we are hated everywhere?
Like there are violent white people, but their community is not seen as violent, but one "aggressive" or violent black person and every black people are bad.
I'm really happy that Hyunmin is doing good in his field and hope that only great opportunities will come his way.
The teacher is still that young after all those years..goes on to show how one person can have an impact on someone..and two how influential a mother can be..she spoke of his greatness from an early age..
Like you I was surprised the teacher looked so young. But Hyunmin is only around 20 so she was his teacher only 10 years ago.
I’m Black and Korean living in America. I can’t imagine having to go through this.
I was thinking he may have suffered less in America for we're a very DIVERSE country!! I have a feeling if he had come to America, he may have never gone back. It's funny how there's so much blonde "ambition" throughout the world!! I recall how shocked I was to learn of Asian eye-lid surgeries.
As a foreigner I am saying he is more handsome than those Korean guys who are heavily whitewashed as coprse in photoshops.
@@rishikapaul4740 they're both cute😊
@@dorcasjoyline4179 whom are you taking about?
@@hanyattia1665 he’s not insulting Koreans it’s true. He’s way more handsome than a Korean Kpop cutout who change everything about themselves to look like a white washed Korean
The way stylists would damage his hair but braid cornrows in Korean idols/ celebrities hair 🤨
So we were thinking the same thing 😂
Louder!!!!
So true Lmaoo but he still looks good period
@@jaitara3781 true!
The fact that he became a famous model is such great revenge!
As a Nigerian From yoruba tribe myself ,I am so glad you and ADEOLA stand out. The stars 🌟 are there for your grasp 👊 ✨. The key word is keep being yourself. Nobody can take that away from you. Shouting out to those out there thinking of harming yourself because of your skin color, ADEOLA &HYUNMIN is enough to convince you that there is nothing wrong in being different. BEING DIFFERENT MAKES YOU STAND OUT. LOVE YOU BOTH.
Black people, no matter what the culture or blend of other ethnicities, are absolutely beautiful. We are a majestic people.
THIS!!!
Facts.
Right
@nicky nice Yes, simply the best
Period !
I cried when miss lee entered ... that little spark of faith in humanity.
Tbh, I did too.
For real I cried when I first saw her I could feel her Angelic soul, god bless miss Lee ❤️ they were lucky to have each other
me too:(
Same 😪
The embodiment of tall, dark and handsome. Some people are blind to natural beauty❤✨
Exactly
Emphasis on the "natural"
Ikr
Hatred makes one blind and even stops the brain from functioning naturally,bro !
Ouch now your comment expressed my simpin for him lmfao😍😂
Crying so hard, I am a mom of a half black half Korean child, breaks my heart that Hyun Min went through so much pain and prejudice. Thank God I am lucky enough to have raised my daughter in America, not saying there's no prejudice here, but at least in America it"s a melting pot of different color and cultures. I am very happy to see how much Hyun Min has succeeded and has become such a heroin for others like himself and my child. God Bless him and his family...
Who else had tears roll down naturally when his teacher called his name, his expression sent shivers down my whole body
.
Omg! Miss Lee has such a sweet spirit! It emanated through the video!
Me , I cried through the video
She called his name with so much love and compassion, and i think the elongated naaa - at the end of his name is an endeaeing term in Korean. Correct me I'd I'm wrong. I watch this once a day. It's such an over coming victorious story. This young man is totally beautigeorgeous.
:') ✋🏿
I noticed his father’s perspective wasn’t captured. I hope that his relationship to his Nigerian side and their acceptance of him is equally cared about and embraced by him 💛
Great point!
Probably ran him out.....
I made a follow up video that talks more about his Nigerian side 💓 th-cam.com/video/oZeNX8MEazQ/w-d-xo.html
@@Myahlove749 Look at the pictures. Because he's black doesnt mean he ran out.
@@eileeno9259 💯
Name the agencies, magazines, and brands that wouldn’t hire him because of his skin color. This human is beautiful. 🙂
I would love to know too
I want to know who are those agencies and brands so when they send their clothes to the caribbean , I would not support them, they too selfish
It,s sad wen these same people want to come to black countries and take their wealth and live a bigshot life off of black customers but dnt like d best bone in black people, d whites are d same and all d other Chinese.
There ARE MANY WHO WOULDN'T HIRE HIM BCUZ OF HIS SKIN COLOR AND ANYONE QUESTIONING IT MUST HAVE BEEN LIVING UNDER A ROCK BCUZ RACIALLY MOTIVATED ATTACKS AND BIAS HAPPENS DAILY
@@jamiebrumant2153 same
So touching... I'm really proud he is my Nigerian brother!
If he comes to Nigeria they will treat him like a king for sure😘😘
We love you Oluwa Han hyunmin
I's tied, tiad, TIRED of this. The struggle of being black is triggering. Life is hard enough but it's like it triples when you're black. What ion understand is how can a society that is so influenced by black culture be racist or prejudice against the people who create it. I pray that in my lifetime I'll see a change.
Ps. Them African genes strong asf.
Right!!
They like the culture but not the people😔
@@michaelaalexander2356 Smh. They love our rhythm but not our blues. The world loves black culture just not from black people. Which is so ironic
THATS FACTS AND NO FUCKING PRINTER!
They are😂
This man IS Korean. They made it seem like he is a pure African man. He is handsome and striking and definitely looks like a supermodel. I still don’t understand why Koreans pretend they can’t see Korean features on people who are mixed with Korean. They aren’t blind. This man is clearly of Asian descent. Being a homogeneous society isn’t an excuse to be so weird and pretend they don’t know some people are mixed.
he is PURE African and PURE korean leave it as that
I second this
Like with any BIRACIAL person mix with Black you not going to see the OTHER race first.....Korean Men do not see themselves when they look at him.....Features don't mean anything to Asian,White ,Middle Eastern ppl......Every feature in the world come out of Africa.....I literally seen Black boys look like him and they are not mix......Men of OTHER races will never allow a Black Mix person to claim their communities/pride as their own.......Never......
Totally agree!
True!! Plus he completely grew up in Korea
Meanwhile koreans are getting curly perms to get afros like him since it is trending... smh..this model is beautiful...
Exactly, they’ve profited from black culture but can’t respect it
Real talk !!!! Hate is seeded deep!!!! Shame on them all 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Great point
Well, he's a model. He literally HAS to be.
He's a model, he has to be beautiful LMAO
It was heartwarming to see the reunion between him and his teacher. As a teacher myself, it was great to see that his teacher was brave to go against the grain. She changed his life... a positive impact and gave him hope... a beautiful story...this young man will continue to go far, I believe this.
It’s so much joyful to see him succeed,He looks like Bruno Mars.
Omg thanks i knew i wasnt the only one
No he doesn't! You need glasses.
Exactly what came to mind. A taller version of Bruno Mars
Bruno is ugly compared to this kid
Yes, Bruno's tall twin. 😄
When he reunited with his teacher I cried. People like her make the world a better place. If you are a teacher, PLEASE be aware of the influence you have on kids. They are our future.
I feel you bro being half Nigerian 🇳🇬 and half pilipino 🇵🇭 my childhood in Philippine's been rough because of my dark skin and some small minded people , but I'm still grateful because most of the pilipino's are actually down to earth and fun to be with once you get to know them, nobody can tell you who you are, who need to know that yourself, as for me though I'm dark skin I'm still proud Pinoy 🇵🇭✊🏽
You are very handsome too😊
Nice bro. U got to be yourself. It actually not easy growing up in a place like that as a dark skinned person. I'm relief that u have fought ur way out and are now happy for yourself.
I'm a full blooded Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬.
Nice meeting you here
Hej Francis. Iam a filipina at my late 40’s. In the 90’s, looking for a job, a got passed by a number of times. I have noticed that the tisoy and tisay always got hired. I am morena and in Manila, I looked more darker because we the sun always shines. I was never popular due to the Dark skin tone. Reading the journalistic and tsismis mags in the Philippines, our own kababayan still put the tisoys and tisays still on the pedelstal. The koreans are really popular. But we never have had any movies from africa. I have seen a number of african movies from Netflix. It is sad that the Philippines has never changed.
One love bro 🇳🇬🇳🇬
Sorry for the things you've gone through. I hope it's only helped you in being and becoming a great person
Hyunmin is so popular in S.Korea and I’m sure he’ll be world-famous model any time soon. He is beautiful model and also he’s very humorous👍
His third grade teacher and his agent literally turned his life around T.T
Praise God!!... VERY PROUD OF THIS AWESOME AMAZING DEVOTED LOVING CARING YOUNG MAN
His mom first and definitely those others!🥰
The reunion with his 3rd grade teacher triggered the water works.
She is an angel disguised as a teacher.
Lets not forget his agent too, who despite all odds signed him up and opened doors for Hyunmin.He is an oustanding man who sees beyond skin color.
Sure
I cried 😪
That Teacher is a real one, good people are hard to forget because they become a shining light in the darkness.
I had mixed feelings while watching this video. It is so disgusting that some people still judge people by their skin colour in the 21st century! This guy is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks to his 3rd-grade teacher, his agent, and others who appreciate him the way he is. Thanks for sharing, Adeola. I just discovered your channel and subscribed.
Thank you 🖤
Yes, HE IS STUNNINGLY HANDSOME!
I agreed with you. I'm brown Se-Asian American and half the time get bash on for being brown complexion (from East Asian in general growing up in U.S). Even when I shop at Asian Suprrmarket (in America), they refer serving light skinned Asian over my brown Cambodian complexion. All I wanted was to be treated fair and normal. Sometimes they look at me like I'm about to steal some shit smh. Brown Asian usally goes through alot of harsh shit in life. Anyway I'm happy Han Hyunmin made it by following his heart ♥...
I literally started crying when I heard how much he has gone through because I can relate no deserves that
He's so Handsome I wanna cry😭 His parents are lucky to have met because they made this gorgeous man!!
We need more people like Miss Lee in the world
Stan Miss Lee
Who is that
@@babyboop2878 the teacher? Did u even watch the video lmfao
@@babyboop2878 She was his 3rd grade teacher
@@hussey3867 no because I already know who hyunmin is and I've literally watched all his clips with nct dream so I didn't want to bother watching the vid hehe.....
Ideally everyone should be like her, not just a few more
and now he even modeled for LV, so proud of him. he's so handsome.
I literally cried when he saw his third grade teacher again. That was so wholesome.
Me too! 😢 you can tell she's really a genuinely sweet beautiful person. I'm pretty sure she didn't have to be "educated " on how to treat a human being
i knew i wasn't the only one
Yes, that brought years to my eyes.
i know right!!
Me too
The scene when he reunited with his elementary school teacher just literally made me tear up😢
Me too😥
him and Somi are close friends and are the same age.
it’s weird to see how well received she is and how people treat him. love them both tho.
Somi got bullied too but she definitely had it easier then him due to be seen as desirable by Koreans
@@doudoulapin468 i was worried people would take this the wrong way, but you got it.
it’s like yeah Somi got bullied, they called her “half-bred” - but with Hyunmin, they tried to denounce his korean side with saying stuff along the lines of how he’s not korean AT ALL... they at least half claimed her?
idk makes you put things into perspective.
Why does he looks so freaking attractive, i just smile right away smksgssj
He kinda cute 😭✋🏾 and him meeting his teacher was the cutest 🥺
His face lit up so brightly when he saw her, it made me emotional.
How could people be so cruel to a child? His skin color aside, he was a child. Other than that, such a cute child then and such an attractive young man now. Is their loss if they don't want to work with him.
Bless his family and that teacher.
You'd be surprised how common adults being cruel towards kids is.
That's my problem. He's a CHILD. Period. You don't hold prejudice against babies. Hell, it's stupid to hold prejudice against adults over things they can't change either, but with a child, it's just insanely cruel. Now you're messing with a human being's development.
Why "skin color aside...other than that, such a cute child?" HUH???
Could totally relate growing up in the 90's as a black kid in Israel.kids were terrible but the adults who shd have know better were the worst
The things is. Most kids don't see color. They see a playmate. Parents are the problem. Always.
Thanks for shedding light on this!
I'm korean and I coincidentally watched this video. I feel very sorry and ashamed for hyunmin and anybody who felt uncomfortable to the racism in korea. I believe racists are not majority in korea but still we have been ignorant and careless to the issue. We need to change our attitude and mindset and I think korea could do it very fast and thoroughly just like what korea had done in many other areas. Again I would like to say sorry sincerely as a Korean to whom be offended by this video.
When his mom started crying, I almost cried. A mother’s tears always get me
Why is Bruno Mars hiding his taller baby brother in Korea? 😂😂
Kidding aside, he's very handsome and Ms. Lee is an angel.
Litterlay I was thinking the same
I thought that was Bruno Mars when saw the thumbnail too😂😂
He actually looks like me when I was a kid.
This guy is more handsome than Bruno Mars.
Bruno mars is a half 🇵🇭 half Puerto Rican!
His mother and father made magic he’s is so handsome
This young man is so very handsome. It’s a shame that the low level vibratory environments persist. The ignorance and hatred is almost unbearable, however, it is good to know that he managed to run into people who are on a higher vibration and gave him a respite from the chronic bigotry.
Thanks for sharing this story. I really appreciate it.
WAIT A DAMN MINUTE... HE’S GONNA BE IN THAT NEW NETFLIX MOVIE WITH YOUNGJAE!!!! Now I’m definitely hyped to see it!
Yaaas girrrlll😏💚💚
What’s the name of the drama?
@@RatsRatsIsthebest on Netflix Sitcom called Not so Worth it
@@puppyangel4346 Not so Worth it
@@softgaja4744 thank you so much. I can’t wait to watch it.
How can a country have so much of their music influenced by black culture yet be so racist, yikes.
America is the same 🥴
It's an Asian thing
@aly it is the whole world thing actually
@@xxkanezxx6903 So America is not a place anymore bruh?
AMERICA ALLOWS and does the same!!!😏
Damn people are so desperate to make us black people feel like a curse. Unfortunately it aint true. One love for my black people
It's funny how The most blessed are the most cursed
@@airdrop2390 accordin to immature ppl
@@airdrop2390 shut up
Why does the world hate our skin colour so much???
We are uniquely beautiful with characteristics no other race has. He is pure handsomeness no one can dispute.
It’s sad. What makes it worse is the fact the every black person I’ve ever met loves the Asian culture and people
He is so humble and I am so happy that his teacher was part of his life. All it take is one person to encourage you and push you forward. She was a blessing, thank GOD for her!
He is soooo beautiful omg he looks like a chocolate Kpop star that we all need!! Him and Fatou fighting for them!!
I teared up at the part which showed the reunion with his teacher
Great work, Adeola! I'm a white grandmother in the USA. And you have a new subscriber! Came across while drinking my mornig coffee & loved your story of this young man's transcendence & the people who stood beside him to support him. His determined, loving mom, kind & wise teacher & his agent who braved the difficulties of smashing glass ceilings are all as inspirational as Han Hyunmin, himself! Rock on, y'all!
I'm so glad to see you here! Thanks so much!
He is a tall, dark, handsome man!
I can't even imagine how hurt he must have felt as a child with all that bullying and discrimination, but thank goodness for his third grade teacher, she was definitely a gift from God for Hyunmin. I'm so glad he's doing well now. I think he's such a handsome young man, and I wish him much happiness and success for the future.
Thank you, Miss Lee
most touching part was when he met his former teacher😭😭😭
Literally 🙁
I cried so much at that point
So true I cried so much
Black culture is the MOST sort after culture ! Everyone likes to copy our walk, talk , dress, style and mannerism but hate us. Why copy after something or someone you hate?
“Everyone wants to be black but nobody wants to be black.” - Comedian Paul Mooney
You have asked the biggest question in our current society.
The oldest story in the world...... Jealousy
It’s the definition of haters
I would love the answer to this Question .. this is Fact talk right here... just Heart breaking 💔💔💔💔💔
Notice how things started changing when his teacher believed in him and treated him correctly. Teachers have such potential to be great positive influences for children ❤️
All were failing him till miss Lee
After seeing your winnie video, I decided to watch the video about hyunmin and the teacher and his mom are so important. It just takes 1 person to lift you up and continue. I'm so happy he had them in his life. The moment where he reunited with his teacher made me almost cry.
As a woman I FIND HIM REALLY HANDSOME DANNNGGG He looks like Bruno Mars!
He does
Bruno mars is a half 🇵🇭 half Puerto Rican!
I was going to say that he looks like Bruno Mars. Bruno is also handsome. ✨✨✨
And Lucas from nct
You gat good eyesight there..
"It's not the person that's crazy, it's the environment" - Dave Chappelle.
Imagine how badly he would be treated if he was unattractive
Exactly
Right
Worse
Thoughtful.
I dont even think they can tell the difference, he was just Black in their eyes.