Thank you for sharing this part of ur story with us. As an Asian whenever there’s is an popular Asian in media I always try to pinpoint what race they are. And when I find that we share the same race, I become happy and feel triumphant. But what you have made me realize is that regardless of which Asian race they are, they are doing the Asian community a service by giving us a voice and it shouldn’t matter which race they are. We should be more united and less possessive.
Joe not revealing his race is the smartest thing he ever has done to help reach and put the JKF brand and company to the higher level. Respect my Priend.
we heard you speak japanese when you guys went to japan, you have a japanese styled office with a life sized samurai lol but we didnt know your last name so that was a surprise to me.
Anyone else want to hear Jo speak Japanese? :) It was fascinating, and a bit of a shock, to hear Bart speak Chinese for the first time because I thought he was 'Americanized' but he was fluent in Chinese & he could read/write it too. So I wonder if Jo is the same but in Japanese?
jitlogs Jitlogs Read this if you want... 50 or more percent of his fans know. It not only my self. You could even search his name online long time ago. His real last name is Japanese even his tattoo. It obvious his Japanese. Every thing about him feels Japanese and even through he’s American born every clue he had indicated he’s japanese. He spoke Japanese in Geo’s & Bart vlog when they were in Japan called “Japanese Castle”. Look at the comments most people already knows. If you didn’t know that before this video came out then my original comment isn’t dedicated to you but people who knew long time ago. His office in the new building is Japanese themed. If you are new then sorry.
Best kept secret!!! 😱😱😱😱😱Jitsukawa is such an awesome last name!!! I’ve always thought you were Chinese due to the last name “Jo” which I thought was a different spelling of “Cho.” I finally found out your ethnicity due to hearing you speak Japanese in the background from one of the Japanese vlog! You were always just King of Joemalia!🤴🤴🤴🤴
suck my agust d It was in one of Geo & Bart’s Japanese vlogs, if I remember correctly. You can hear Joe speaking Japanese in the background to one of the waitress when they were about to eat in a restaurant!
This is the best and most memorable Christmas so far... we the fans, old and new, have always loved you no matter what Joe, we’ve gotten to love you through your personality and the laughter you’ve brought all throughout the years and we will always continue to do so. Now that you have shared your “deep dark secret”, I am so excited for you to reveal the missing pieces of your life to us all haha. Forever a loyal Joemalian!!! ❤️
I mean if you watched the video he basically said it made no big deal, sure respecting his ancestral roots is great but that doesn’t lead to his success in life is probably what he meant.
I thought he was Chinese but wasn't sure and before knowing the truth I felt like whatever kind of Asian Joe is never really mattered because he's a really cool guy.
I knew joe was Japanese because I remember he accidentally said something regarding being Japanese on jk news or something. It was a while back but thank you for elaborating! Now I finally know your real last name 😁
VISITING MT FUJI - 53:12 (Joe can ask them (in Japanese) but they didn't edit this out) JAPANESE CASTLE - around 6:30 (Joe replies to the waitress in Japanese and also translates back what she said) From Bart and Geo's channel
Peachy Nao fuck knows this was a year or even 2 ago. Look for japan vlogs on bart and geos channel and then see if theres a thumbnail where they are in a restaurant
Andrew S I swear it was revealed at some point during a JKNews video or the Japan vlogs. I remember it being obvious at that point. After that I assumed it was revealed
I get where you r coming from. People are so obsessed with ethinicity. Once they find out they pre judge and stereotype. You are such hilarious , cool person👍🏼❤
Just be aware of the privacy risks you take while doing these 23&me stuff, they probably sell all your information to other companies, anyways great video Joe.
CALLMELINA Pleeeeeease tell me which vlog this was? Everyone was talking about it, but I can’t find it. Was it on the way their on the plane? Please please please tell me.
This might be a really dumb way that I was able to tell Joe was Japanese but I kinda got a hunch when ever they did a japanese accent on JKnews lol Joe's was always the strongest and the most realistic sounding than anyone else's
Joe can you please make a podcast episode on modern day youtube. Like pranks, diss tracks and social experiments etc etc. Would love to know your thoughts!
Finally!!! We've been watching you for years since 2007!! Dude you and Bart are awesome!!! Geo's the shit, and my heart got broken when Brown passed away. We love you Joe!!!😊 From a loyal Joemalian civilian. 😎
Art Silva Lol ikr I thought he was like a type of Hispanic or Like Philippino mixed with Asian and his name was now so I was like yup he is definitely Hispanic not too shocked tho I heard his name on a website once so I was like wow he japanese
I didn't even know this was a secret. I knew his last name wasn't all over the place but I thought it was public knowledge he was Japanese. I swear they've even talked about it before
Even though ya are not Joemallian LOL I sorta know you were Japanese Joe ya have a lot of Japanese things like samurai swords & a suit of armour ya office is even Japanese inspired, so if you marry Jessika her last name will be Jitsukawa that's a mudda dope ass name You are still our KING of Joemallia
I totally agree with you when you said we’re more similar than different. Especially first generation Americans. I have a lot of cultural similarities with my boyfriend even though he’s Korean who was raised in Japan and I’m first generation American who is half Uruguayan and Colombian 🇺🇾🇨🇴🇰🇷🇯🇵
hey bro, you and bart are amazing role models for anyone striving to start their own empires, such as JK. You were right and followed what YOU wanted to do. The viewers such as myself, can feel the mudda genuine vibes. it never mattered what kind of asian you are. its about how much you can take people away from the hard times. JK for life yo, shoutout to all the loyal fans! And especially Mr Joe Jitsukawa, thank you and we hope you keep creating.
Well it was nice to have clarification that my suspicions were correct all along. So cool that you're Japanese! When you guys went to Japan and I saw snippets of you talking in Japanese, you definitely didn't sound like an amateur haha. In relation to the Asian media representation, it really sucks that it has taken so long to get where we are now, but at least it can only go up from here. It's so cool that your parents are musicians! My mum was a ballet dancer and she has been so supportive of my creative interests. It's great when you have creative-minded parents :)
this is so damn cute i’m in tears (not literally) the jkfam is amazing i’m so happy i was introduced to all your channels back in 2014, my life wouldn’t be the same without you tbh
I've started following you and some of the other jk fam in 2015, you guys are all hilarious! When my friend showed your guys' channel, I started watching some of your guys' old videos to see how far you guys have come. All I can say is that you and Bart inspire me so much to strive for my goals. I honestly wish nothing but more success for you guys because I can see that you guys have been grinding since the beginning!
I thought you were Joemalian
Justin Garrett same
Same like what?!
I still am Justin... I still am
Joe Jitsukawa ✊🏾
Joe Jitsukawa I just realized you changed your channel name
wtf i thought he was African
nwowolfpacfan415 fr i was tripping when he said Japanese
Yasir African? How lmao
Nazuki yh it was a joke
Same here and I thought Josh was white
he will always be my african brother 😣
Thank you for sharing this part of ur story with us. As an Asian whenever there’s is an popular Asian in media I always try to pinpoint what race they are. And when I find that we share the same race, I become happy and feel triumphant. But what you have made me realize is that regardless of which Asian race they are, they are doing the Asian community a service by giving us a voice and it shouldn’t matter which race they are. We should be more united and less possessive.
The Asian community is still very segregated which is unfortunate.
What actually blew my mind is that i never thought about what ethnicity he was until now
IamDeku I was always really curious about it and everytime I asked no one had an answer
Dai5y Kai i've always assumed he was the same ethnicity as bart for some reason lol
lmao same
I allways thought he was Korean and that Bart was Chinese
"I got black hair" 😂😂 when it said back hair hahah
This video shouldn’t be a big deal, yet I was still mind blown in a way even when there were so many clues showing that he’s Japanese 😂
Ippei Morita what clues ??, got I knew I was oblivious but damn
Thanks. Now I dont have to watch the video. HES JAPANESE EVERYONE.
Omg i keep seeing ur comments on jkn lmao 😂
sean I remember there were clues in his vlogs with Jess or something in Japan maybe giving some clues
Erica Moua I honestly don’t get how my comments are becoming top comments a lot lately 😂
*Nani!!!*
MASAKA!
USO!!!
Omae wa, mou shindeiruuuu
*ehhhhhh* honto ni?
Zettai ni dekimasen!
Joe not revealing his race is the smartest thing he ever has done to help reach and put the JKF brand and company to the higher level. Respect my Priend.
When Bart revealed his ethnicity he was getting married... Is Joe hinting something? 😂
C.L. His Chinese. How do I know. His jknews videos
C.L. omg OoooOooo
CHUCKY CHEESE FOR MY BIRTHDAY
CHUCKY CHUCKY CHUCKY CHEESE FOR MY BIRTHDAY
we heard you speak japanese when you guys went to japan, you have a japanese styled office with a life sized samurai lol but we didnt know your last name so that was a surprise to me.
Your Likes Make Me Moist lmao his tattoo is his last name
One jk news episode he said he was Japanese. I didn't know it was a secrate
What's the name of the video he spoke Japanese??
what was the video?
akashi x if I'm not wrong it's a vlog from Bart and Geo's channel when they went to Japan.
But... his last name is raw as hell not gonna lie. JISTUKAWA IS SO COOL
san q belly much
Actually sounds way better than Joe Jo
I feel like there are fans that went too deep into Joe's background and already knew all of this. LOL 😂😂
It'sOnlyDaze na it was easily known info lmfao. It’s been said many times if you ever watched his vlogs before.
LOL yea the diehards really knew already
It has been indirectly mentioned plenty of times (I'm not sure that anyone has said it directly).
right here! :)))))
Joe Jitsukawa yeah haha I always knew
Anyone else want to hear Jo speak Japanese? :)
It was fascinating, and a bit of a shock, to hear Bart speak Chinese for the first time because I thought he was 'Americanized' but he was fluent in Chinese & he could read/write it too. So I wonder if Jo is the same but in Japanese?
Joe is the next JoJo for part 9 confirmed
What would his stand be, quick let's brainstorm.
Nani!?
So yo name is Joe-Jitsu !!! 😂
Ayeeeee, Joe should use that as his youtube name haha
The official fighting style of all Joemalian warriors.
Omg 😂😂😂
it sounds like some ninja technique
We always knew you were Japanese. Merry christmas or happy holiday to you Joe. Thank you for sharing.
jitlogs Jitlogs Read this if you want... 50 or more percent of his fans know. It not only my self. You could even search his name online long time ago. His real last name is Japanese even his tattoo. It obvious his Japanese. Every thing about him feels Japanese and even through he’s American born every clue he had indicated he’s japanese. He spoke Japanese in Geo’s & Bart vlog when they were in Japan called “Japanese Castle”. Look at the comments most people already knows. If you didn’t know that before this video came out then my original comment isn’t dedicated to you but people who knew long time ago. His office in the new building is Japanese themed. If you are new then sorry.
So I guess that makes the official Martial Art of Joemalia- "JoeJitsu"!!
Haha, Joe-Jit-Siu that's funny
Chauncey K joe-rate
is this how we Jomalians fight?
THE INTRO JSJS
hailey rae cHUCKY CHEESE FOR MY BIRTHDAY
To me joe is still a Mexican 😂🤷🏻♀️
Andrea Flores right lol
1% Korean. So you, Bart and David are Korean brothers Hahaha!
When I saw that I immediately thought of Park Ing and the Korean Pride video.
bart is chinese
Bart like Joe is 1% Korean.
If I remember right Bart is actually 3% Korean and 1% Mongolian
Antony Ang He's North Korean.
You're still an honorary Mexican to me Joe👌
Ikrr
lmao
Best kept secret!!! 😱😱😱😱😱Jitsukawa is such an awesome last name!!! I’ve always thought you were Chinese due to the last name “Jo” which I thought was a different spelling of “Cho.” I finally found out your ethnicity due to hearing you speak Japanese in the background from one of the Japanese vlog! You were always just King of Joemalia!🤴🤴🤴🤴
kay k only his last name was a good kept secret
wait what video was he speaking japanese in?
Mewzyc not really, the diehards already knew. Lol
sayjai bao so you are telling me that ppl got "jitsukawa" from "Jo" ?
suck my agust d It was in one of Geo & Bart’s Japanese vlogs, if I remember correctly. You can hear Joe speaking Japanese in the background to one of the waitress when they were about to eat in a restaurant!
This is the best and most memorable Christmas so far... we the fans, old and new, have always loved you no matter what Joe, we’ve gotten to love you through your personality and the laughter you’ve brought all throughout the years and we will always continue to do so. Now that you have shared your “deep dark secret”, I am so excited for you to reveal the missing pieces of your life to us all haha. Forever a loyal Joemalian!!! ❤️
Awesome! This is so different than what I thought I knew your background was! I’m pleasantly surprised.
Wtf I thought he was Hispanic
Moss Kimo I thought he was Indian
Moss Kimo 😂😂😂😂
You stole my joke man 😂
I thoght his ethnicity was homeless !!
He’s Mexican on da innards
Now I wanna hear you do a whole video speaking Japanese
Joe is 100% Joemalian
For years...like many others, I've also wondered and would've never guessed. What an awesome Christmas gift to the world! Bless you! 👏😊
Sounds like you must had some hippie parents, Joe! Can't wait for the re-introduction to our beloved Joemalian King!
I can die peacefully now
Wow. So you're not Joemalian. This whole thing was a sham. We've all been lied to this whole time :(
LeegitTV wrong, the whole world is actually jomalia, we have all been lied too.
Why you gotta get so duh detail. Nationality and Ethnicity are different I know.
I knew you were Japanese all along~ people always claimed you were korean/vietnamese
even if he was korean etc so what lol. do you love him less/more based on ethnicity?
WOOJONG same , plus he began showing more interest in his roots in the vlogs so it kind of made sense more
WOOJONGGGGGG
I mean if you watched the video he basically said it made no big deal, sure respecting his ancestral roots is great but that doesn’t lead to his success in life is probably what he meant.
There’s no way he could be Korean. Vietnamese I could kinda see but he looks very very non Korean.
I thought he was Chinese but wasn't sure and before knowing the truth I felt like whatever kind of Asian Joe is never really mattered because he's a really cool guy.
Aphrodite Daae that’s rude saying that Chinese people aren’t good looking wtf,,
So if they get married her name will change to Jechika Jitsukawa, Jomalian Queen. 👍😄 😋
If she decides to change her last name, yea haha
That sounds cool
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Jonathan Aimoto imagine 😢
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I knew joe was Japanese because I remember he accidentally said something regarding being Japanese on jk news or something. It was a while back but thank you for elaborating! Now I finally know your real last name 😁
OUR KING BLESSED ON CHRISTMAS THANK YOU
We all knew the cover was blown when you spoke Japanese in Bart and Geo's Japan Vlogs ;P
Cupid Ayame wait in which vlog? Would like to see that lmao
Yeah which video??? I never saw
BRUH! TELL US WHICH VLOG I NEED THIS!
iEatPusiLikeiHaveaDisease The Japanese Castle
VISITING MT FUJI - 53:12 (Joe can ask them (in Japanese) but they didn't edit this out)
JAPANESE CASTLE - around 6:30 (Joe replies to the waitress in Japanese and also translates back what she said)
From Bart and Geo's channel
Keeping it a secret for so long is so amazing!!! I love the idea of being left ambiguous. Love you and can't wait for your stories.
I respect you so much for putting the...TRUE AND RESPECTFUL VIETNAMESE FLAG!!!
Joe has triple citizenship with the US, Japan, and Jomalia !!!! Love you Joe!!
Susy Hernandez i dont think japan allows dual citizenship
Japan does not allow dual citizenship.
Just how hard should I facepalm rn...
in one of the japan trip vlogs I think it was jess who let slip that joe was japanese lmaoo so we been knowing
Clare but it’s great that no one ever revealed it (fans) and that joe did it on his own terms!!
XaViEr3520 plenty of us already knew, and some of us knew long before the Japan vlogs.
fucking Nadeem
Do Jessica's 23andme!
Wow. I love this video!
Great to get to know you better!
Lmao it said “back hair” not “black hair” 😂😂😂😂 that’s too funny
well they meant hair on your back so..... it says something like likely very little upper back hair..so....
That time in Japan when Jess spilled Joe could communicate with the locals and Nadeem forgot to edit that part out 😂😂😂
Nahe N.T Joe didn't care anymore
which jknews was that?
With all due respect
Bruh we all knew you were japanese when we heard you ordering in fluent japanese at a restaurant in japan
littlepiggydog on IG Which video???
I guess I missed that, which video was it?
Peachy Nao fuck knows this was a year or even 2 ago. Look for japan vlogs on bart and geos channel and then see if theres a thumbnail where they are in a restaurant
which vlog was that?
littlepiggydog on IG I thought I was the only one who noticed that
You are hilarious Joe! And it'll be cool to know more about you :)
I found out when Jessica got caught slippin when she said he was Japanese on their japan trip
I mean it's pretty obvious, at least for a super long JK fan.
I'm pretty sure you explained why you didn't reveal your ethnicity a few years ago. I'm really sure but I don't remember which video.
Andrew S I swear it was revealed at some point during a JKNews video or the Japan vlogs. I remember it being obvious at that point. After that I assumed it was revealed
Andrew S ikr i thought so too he dropped so many hints in jknews
I guess the rumours about your ethnicity for the past 10 years were correct.
R3M B1A1 i didn't hear any rumors stop acting like you know it all , bitch
mani alpro who are you being so hostile? There's always been rumors to us die hard day one fans. YOU should stop acting like you know it all.
Everyone thought he was half Hispanic. 😂💀
mani alpro so just because you didn't hear it that means it didn't exist??
mani alpro clearly you haven't been here for long.
Wow thank you for putting the flag of South Vietnam in your thumbnail!! much appreciation
strongly mediocre hell yeah
Now we know. I'm so glad to be watching all of your stuffs. You're still Jojo to me! 💜
I get where you r coming from. People are so obsessed with ethinicity. Once they find out they pre judge and stereotype. You are such hilarious , cool person👍🏼❤
Just be aware of the privacy risks you take while doing these 23&me stuff, they probably sell all your information to other companies, anyways great video Joe.
We already knew you were Japanese, but I loved learning about the other facts about you like your name for instance, love these vids Joe
april00026000 Shit I didn't know
I knewwwwww it! I remember, I heard you speak Japanese in one of your vlogs when you went to Japan with the JKcrew
CALLMELINA Pleeeeeease tell me which vlog this was? Everyone was talking about it, but I can’t find it. Was it on the way their on the plane? Please please please tell me.
In Bart and Geos Castle Japanese vlog at around 6 minutes
YellowFreak Yesss it was that one! You the real mvp 😂
I already knew but I still loved and appreciated this . mudda love yu joe.
OH MY GAAAAAH!!! I watched you guys since the beginning and I had absolutely NO IDEA, despite the many clues. LOL
This might be a really dumb way that I was able to tell Joe was Japanese but I kinda got a hunch when ever they did a japanese accent on JKnews lol Joe's was always the strongest and the most realistic sounding than anyone else's
Joe can you please make a podcast episode on modern day youtube. Like pranks, diss tracks and social experiments etc etc. Would love to know your thoughts!
Respect for joe. The south Vietnam flag in the thumbnail
kim le Yuuuup huehue
Yassssssss thanks Joe for that
Holy shit, Joe! Now everything makes sense. Damn you!!!!
You played us good. Your office was strangely specific. Didn't tie the two together.
Finally!!! We've been watching you for years since 2007!! Dude you and Bart are awesome!!! Geo's the shit, and my heart got broken when Brown passed away. We love you Joe!!!😊 From a loyal Joemalian civilian. 😎
I thought this Puto was Brazilian
Art Silva lmao xD funny dude
Art Silva lmao
Art Silva Lol ikr I thought he was like a type of Hispanic or Like Philippino mixed with Asian and his name was now so I was like yup he is definitely Hispanic not too shocked tho I heard his name on a website once so I was like wow he japanese
Art Silva too many half Japanese Brazilian, and they cute af , especial the girls omg....
Bruh, I appreciate your effort putting the S.Vietnam flag !
*How is it possible that your percentages add up to 100.1%???* 😂
Muddasato san belongs to the Joemalian genus
probably the way they rounded the percentages 😂
😂😂 also love your videos hahah
Because he that tiny bit extra
He answered the extra credit question correctly.
OG fans will definitely remember you as Joe Jo!
Is the so mudda familiar!!!
Holy shit this is such a cool side I've never seen of you Joe and I thought I'd seen everythinggg!!!
I swear the intro, is legendary , i need it as a ringtone hahahahahahaha , i knew you were Japanese hahahaha
I think we might be related, Joe. Jitsukawa is a branch family from our house. My family came here in 1895. What is your house sign?
I clicked so fast i made myself proud.
joe, you were always awesome, then and now !!! muddaawesomness !!!
YAS I KNEW ALL ALONG. but so happy for you to be able to finally tell everyone :)!
Knew he was Japanese long before the Japan vlogs (OG fans knew).
The_rocketman hell yeah...OGs reppin!
Worst kept secret lol.
You could've easily Googled it if you were really curious.
Hieillua I knew it because it was too obvious lol
I use to google it and it wouldn’t show up.
I didn't even know this was a secret. I knew his last name wasn't all over the place but I thought it was public knowledge he was Japanese. I swear they've even talked about it before
Destiny news tonme honestly I assumed they were all chinese
You could have even searched for the directors for Justkiddingfilms lol.
Even though ya are not Joemallian LOL I sorta know you were Japanese Joe ya have a lot of Japanese things like samurai swords & a suit of armour ya office is even Japanese inspired, so if you marry Jessika her last name will be Jitsukawa that's a mudda dope ass name You are still our KING of Joemallia
I totally agree with you when you said we’re more similar than different. Especially first generation Americans. I have a lot of cultural similarities with my boyfriend even though he’s Korean who was raised in Japan and I’m first generation American who is half Uruguayan and Colombian 🇺🇾🇨🇴🇰🇷🇯🇵
I love this video so much! I
Love the serious talks! This is awesome Joe, thanks for putting yourself out there even more!
hey bro, you and bart are amazing role models for anyone striving to start their own empires, such as JK. You were right and followed what YOU wanted to do. The viewers such as myself, can feel the mudda genuine vibes. it never mattered what kind of asian you are. its about how much you can take people away from the hard times. JK for life yo, shoutout to all the loyal fans! And especially Mr Joe Jitsukawa, thank you and we hope you keep creating.
When all of us are stalkers and already knew...😂
I thought he was Irish
Really? I thought he was Manx.
Well it was nice to have clarification that my suspicions were correct all along. So cool that you're Japanese! When you guys went to Japan and I saw snippets of you talking in Japanese, you definitely didn't sound like an amateur haha. In relation to the Asian media representation, it really sucks that it has taken so long to get where we are now, but at least it can only go up from here. It's so cool that your parents are musicians! My mum was a ballet dancer and she has been so supportive of my creative interests. It's great when you have creative-minded parents :)
this is so damn cute i’m in tears (not literally) the jkfam is amazing i’m so happy i was introduced to all your channels back in 2014, my life wouldn’t be the same without you tbh
I thought Joe was Black TBH.
Wait, so you are not black? I say gAHT DAMN
I thought he was Vietnamese ?????
His features are very East Asian though. I've never met a Vietnamese person who looks like Joe unless they are mixed with East Asian.
N.T im viet but i look chinese af and have no chinese in my blood
Bich Tram Dang dumb bitch
I always thought that he's Vietnamese also. Btw there are many Vietnamese people who look like Joe.
Same
Finally! Been waiting for this ~~~
Finally Joe! Glad your vlogs going back to the basics...
jitsukawa?!?
JAPANESE!?!?!
WHAT THE
実川?
I'm Japanese but I didn't realize you are japanese till now
What if jkn stood for jitsukwan
JITSUKWANNEWS
JK is cause our last names J and K
Joe Jitsukawa poof! (Mindisblown) thats like dripsandswirls by DavidSo
Joe Jitsukawa i just assumed it was justkidding
Man, this was an excellent story arc. I can’t wait for the next season!
For some reason, I have always thought that you were Hong Kongese, MINDBLOWN!!!!
I just assumed you were japenese and moved on lol
I never thought about it. Just associated this guy with Hawaii.
There's a lot of Japanese people from Hawaii so that's pretty reasonable
So what happened to misato? Is that still ur name or did u change it?
Jaden Vu its quite common for asians to have both an eastern and a western name. So he is probably both Misato and Joseph
This confirmation makes me so happy & idk why
I've started following you and some of the other jk fam in 2015, you guys are all hilarious! When my friend showed your guys' channel, I started watching some of your guys' old videos to see how far you guys have come. All I can say is that you and Bart inspire me so much to strive for my goals. I honestly wish nothing but more success for you guys because I can see that you guys have been grinding since the beginning!