seoul vlog 🌧️ our big cultural difference 🏡 korean countryside ✈️🇯🇵 japan trip prep

[@2hearts1seoul]

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[@2hearts1seoul]

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[@haejeegwon9774]

If we look at the origin of weeding(Beol-Cho), it is related to the old Neo-Confucianism. During the Joseon Dynasty when Neo-Confucianism was popularized, it was considered unfilial to have weeds growing on the graves of ancestors. As Sarah said, weeding is dangerous and hard work. That is why there are professional weeding services these days. However, the purpose of weeding is not simply to clean the graves. The bigger purpose of weeding is to greet ancestors while cleaning the graves and to express gratitude and wish them well. This custom remains not only in weeding but also in many Korean holiday customs. When men came to their hometown, they cleaned the village, helped with farm work, and did community work for the village community, making various contributions to their ancestral villages. The reason why Gyuho’s family still performs ancestral rites according to old customs is also for the same reason. They are all rites to express gratitude and remembrance for their ancestors. In fact, these days, Korea is not doing the traditional ancestral rites like Gyuho’s family. In other words, Gyuho’s family is trying to maintain the traditional customs. All of these are uniquely Korean spiritual rituals that cannot be explained by the rationality. Of course, more realistically, Beol-Cho functions as a gathering to meet family, relatives, hometown friends, and villagers after a long time. This plays a role in maintaining and confirming human relationships and family identity in today's nuclear family society. And that is why it is a topic that cannot be compromised simply with rational logic. In my opinion, Gyu-ho is a very modern man. His family also feels like a rational and modern generation. However, it is not impossible for modern rationality to coexist with the traditions of a country. The two can coexist. Korea has been a single-ethnic nation with a recorded history of over 2,000 years. (To Koreans, Korea officially has 4357 years of history as of 2024.) There are still many legacies in Korea that connect them to their identity as Koreans. It is just that they are gradually changing and being newly created according to the times and generations. It is important for each person to understand each other and compromise. + And speaking more, it was lovely to see Sarah worrying about Gyuho's safety. However, I think Gyuho's family is a bit special in this day and age. Honestly, if it were Korea in the past, Gyuho would have had to do more. Everything has an identity. A nation, a family, an individual... That identity is what defines and uniqueizes itself. and Korea is a country where everything changes rapidly. Now, no one wants to do ancestral rites or Beol-Cho. However, Gyuho's family maintains the Beol-Cho, ritual and the hundreds-year-old house as a device to maintain the family's identity and bond. This is may all feel old and irrational. However, this identity culture exists in all nations, groups, and individuals. For example, the fact that modern democratic countries still succeed the king is to maintain the nation's spiritual heritage and identity. Of course Sarah only spoke about the safety, not the rationality of the Beol-Cho and I think she already has a good understanding of the this culture. The reason I've explained about the Beol-Cho in a long, boring way is I just wanted to tell who don't know about this cultural context. I think Gyuho also knows what Sarah meant. So I think Gyuho will be more careful about everything. Anyway, I hope the two of them can talk well and compromise with each other. I think Sarah already understands Korea well enough and Gyuho also understands Sarah's intentions, so I believe it will be resolved well.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Wonderful post! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! 💚

[@little.tricks]

Thank you for your informative comment! It was fascinating to learn about. Is it typically only the men who do this tradition, or what about the women of the family?

[@mjmj734]

@@little.tricks First born son and his family usually do that.

[@2hearts1seoul]

@mjmj734 Yup~ Kyuho’s dad is the second son, so his older brother and his sons (and their two sons) will take over.

[@haejeegwon9774]

​@@little.tricksThese were all dangerous work outside the home, so it was mainly men's duty, and women were mainly responsible for housework during the holidays. Of course, in Korea these days, the traditional division of gender roles is becoming more free

[@RedCanyonWolf]

Kyuho I loved that tradition of cutting the grass. It’s so beautiful to be remembered and honored by your descendants. And I also adore how much Sarah loves you and is concerned for your safety. Take care of yourself for that girl!!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Stay clear of those bees 😩🐝

[@agnieszkakarczewska4107]

Great job honouring your ancestors! It’s nice to see more about the Korean traditions…

[@hhspore]

WHAT AN AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE TRADITION ! So impressed with how the Koreans maintain their traditions within the household. Just simply mind blowing.

[@saraiguzman5103]

Hello Sarah, I agree with you about the safety of Kyuho and his family when they go to cut the grass for the Chuseok tradition. Immediately when I saw the grass the first thing I thought of was poisonous snakes, so I do understand your concerns for your loved ones. I do appreciate Kyuho for sharing the tradition with us!!! Great video this week guys!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@2hearts1seoul]

They’re definitely in there 🐍 so it does make be worry 😥 Thanks so much for watching!

[@ruthuitime5424]

Good on you Kyuho for still doing your family traditions. Nice seeing you, Dad and Uncle upholding these traditions. ❤

[@lazzj4995]

The family time and tradition probably still outweighs safety concerns but very sweet S was thinking about this. Her reasoning was very valid. Hope u enjoy yr Japan trip - a little less ocd planning would make for more fun and adventures for a young couple such as yourselves

[@2hearts1seoul]

Hi guys! We’re currently in Tokyo on Chuseok holiday~ we’re exhausted from a busy day out and will be going to bed early 😴 so our replies to comments will be a little late~

[@robopecha]

tokyo is the best! buy a lot of cute things and show us! :D

[@2hearts1seoul]

Had to buy another suitcase 🙃

[@SLDearing]

Hope you have an amazing holiday and happy Chuseok. 😊

[@drcatherall1997]

Love Tokyo! It's my third home - we are heading there in Nov for 2 weeks and then one week in Korea.

[@little.tricks]

Shame about Garosugil/Sinsa area as I like it too, however as someone who also lives in Seoul, there are many upcoming areas that are getting revitalized and become popular for a time before a new area is the next 핫플. Same with cool cafes, bakeries, etc, things are constantly changing in Korea with places shutting down and new ones opening. So I wouldn't worry too much and just keep an eye out for the next cool place. Also seconding another commenter's suggestion of Kyuho wearing long rain boots to protect from snakes in the grass. Truthfully that was not something that came to my mind at all when first hearing about cutting the grass but I respect your concern and hope the suggestion will ease your mind when he honours this tradition again in the future. And they should bring lots of water bottles!!

[@janavanbeelen8489]

I feel you, Sarah. I’d be worried about what’s lurking in all that grass up in the mountain too. (I am terrified of bugs with stingers and snakes!) Could you maybe get an epipen for him to bring up just in case? ( would ease your mind).. and benedryl as well, heck, maybe a whole first aid kit!) I would totally just hire a company to do it, but I do realize it’s a family tradition, so I understand why they like keeping the tradition. Also, sending healing vibes to Kyuho’s grandfather 💗 I still get sad seeing Beemo’s sweet little shrine. I had no idea you could get ashes in rocks. I love that idea. I know you posted before where you got the cute little ceramic dish for his fur and whiskers, but can I ask where you got the little white cat that holds Beemo’s photo? It’s really cute:)

[@ScoobyDad]

Kyuho nice job in honoring your traditions. Very respectable

[@bonclymew5069]

I’m Chinese American and I can totally relate being in 2 different culture and respecting traditions. There is a similar Chinese gravesite ritual that we still celebrate although my family has been living in New York City for the past century. We visit our family gravesites (grandfather, uncles, aunts, parents) during the spring to clean the gravesite, plant flowers and bring chicken, roast pork, hard boiled eggs, steamed rice cakes, and rice wine for our ancestors to feast. This Chinese holiday is called Ching Ming which usually occurred in the spring around Easter . Usually only men attend this ritual but time is changing. I have been attending since my mom passed. I can understand Sarah’s concern about safety being up in the mountain. Freshing up the gravesites in a cemetery located in Brooklyn, New York is nothing compared to the time I went back to our village in China with my Dad. We did the ancestor gravesites ritual but this time, actually climbing up into the mountain to find the gravesites and clear out the tall weeds & grasses just like Kyu Ho’s family did. It was my 1st time and I was scared thinking about all the critters like rodents, snakes, & insects hiding in all that greenery! Thank God my Dad did hired a few men to help carry the whole roast pig & food for the ritual up the mountain since there were no walking paths at all! There was a man with a machete chopping through the dense overgrowth in front so we can get through! My Dad was in his 70’s and not in good physical shape at that time but he insisted on climbing up that mountain to pay his respect to our great-grandparents, great uncles, great aunts, etc. Their graves were scattered all over the mountain so it wasn’t easy finding them. I wasn’t expecting to go as I’m a woman but I think my Dad was desperate enough to bring me as a representative of my generation to pay respect to all the ancestors. My brothers & male cousins are totally Americanized and saw no need to visit China or follow Chinese traditions. I’m interested in Chinese culture but more importantly, I went to make my Dad happy.

[@mhousehome]

Wow Kyuho using an umbrella at the beginning, rare sighting! Hope you're both enjoying your trip to Japan :)

[@YasmeenMO]

I’m excited to see you Japan vlog when you guys go and that cake looks so good

[@44264]

Yeah. As an Asian, we do many things that don’t make sense in a modern time. A show of respect is more important than anything else. Another example of this is drinking alcohols with your boss and clients excessively until you puke or passing out sleeping, or both. I had my share of this. A few years ago my doctor told me stop drinking altogether for the sake of my liver.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Omg :( I really hope you were able to cut down on the workplace alcohol pressure for the sake of your health.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

People in the west make just as many unsafe and illogical choices, if not more. I could write a long list....

[@susanspence3029]

I so understand your concerns Sarah, however again, it as you said, the family tradition. That is a hard one to navigate with two different cultures. My husband is Jamaican and I am Canadian. English/Irish decent. My moms family who are Irish, do wakes for funerals. Very surreal, my Dad's family, more of the English, church, gravesite etc. I get it. My husband, big family funeral, gravesite, massive dinner at a hall, $$$. So funny how it all works.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Yup, I get it! Just worried about his safety is all! I don’t demand he not do it 😅 I only demand he be careful and watch out for wasp nests!

[@lisaanderson8235]

See, I'm a mix of attitudes when I travel. I like to have a few "gotta see/ do" things planned. But then, there's such joy in stumbling on unexpected local gems when you wander a bit without a plan. Also, I was thinking "I hope they have on their Vessi's" when I saw the rain in the beginning of this video.🤭☔

[@2hearts1seoul]

Saaaame! Gotta have that list of backup places/ideas 📝 And we were definitelyyyy wearing our Vessis!

[@raudhaslsbl]

A friend is coming to my country soon and it does feel pressuring to plan travel itinerary knowing they will rely on us during the visit😅 my friend was planning to buy esim so this video came at the right time❤

[@Oli_BonBon]

Sorry to hear about your grandpa kyuho, hope he recovers quickly.

[@2hearts1seoul]

He’s doing really well!

[@booklover555]

I am opposite of you Sarah. I totally respect and admire Kyuho’s dedication to this family tradition. I understand your thoughts about the dangers but there are dangers all around us everywhere. It would really be sad and disappointing if all of these family traditions fade away. Kyuho, thank you for sharing the grass clearing process and the bonding between your dad and uncles. I’ll keep your grandfather in my prayers. I hope his strength returns soon and he’s able to return to his countryside home. Thank you for another video sharing the many aspects of Korean culture and daily living.

[@Serendipitous69]

Very well and respectfully said.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Woah, woah~ I never said I didn’t respect this tradition in Kyuho’s family. I DID say that it makes me feel worried for his safety when he does it, especially with the dangerous incident that happened with his dad (which really scared Kyuho’s mom btw). These two thoughts can coexist.

[@m.38mxmx39]

She never sad she didn't respect his traditions. She just shared she worried about his safety. Let's be careful and not twist people's words.

[@booklover555]

@@m.38mxmx39 don’t twist my words either. If you reread what I wrote, I never said that she didn’t respect his traditions either. I think she does respect them just fears for his safety.

[@booklover555]

@@2hearts1seoul I never said you didn’t respect his traditions. Please reread my comment.

[@costcochurros]

So bummed to see that cafe closed, it was on my list to visit. Love that you guys got sponsored by Airalo, I love them! My phone plan gives me 30 days of free surfing abroad, but I'm always gone for 2 months at a time so I use Airalo to supplement my data when the 30 days are up! Also, excellent taste, Apothecary Diaries has been one of my top series all year.

[@2hearts1seoul]

One of our fav cafes for yearsss 😮‍💨 And yes!! Airalo has been SO handy for our Japan trip!! We’re never going back haha. Loving Apothecary Diaries! It’s the cutest!

[@AD7Films]

Very peaceful, love seeing the countryside, nice work.

[@kitfash]

It's so sad what's happening to major cities around the world. So many of the small businesses are disappearing because of higher higher rent prices. It's becoming a ghost town in some parts. I see now no country is truly immune to this phenomenon.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Very true :(

[@NicolasdeFontenay]

Garosu-Gil near the Sinsa station was the part of Seoul I preferred when I visited Korea. It's so sad to see things change at such a high pace. But that means somewhere else is the new Garosu-Gil. Got to find out where that is.

[@seapig26]

Sheesh, the people calling out Sarah's supposed negativity or criticism just don't get it. I'm in an international/intercultural marriage myself and these differences in opinion regarding each other's customs/traditions are inevitable. My husband still struggles to wrap his head around the hierarchy system in my family/culture, but he still accepts that this is how it is and respects it. Heck, even I'm not 100% okay with some of the customs in my culture 😅 Accepting and respecting customs while also having concerns about them can both be true at the same time.

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

But are you filming yourself and talking about what you don't like your husband doing? And would you do it? If not, why so? These are adults men let them feel like men. They are not babies.

[@kimckawa]

Yes and No. It’s a situation where you can be correct but still be wrong. It’s more about timing, context and what right the person has to speak on it.

[@지켜-u6w]

벌초하다가 사고 많이 나죠 뱀이나 벌한테 공격당할수도있고 벌초기계때문에 다치시는 분들도 많아요 근데 자손분들 많으면 거의 다 그분들이하는데 근처 사시는 가족분이 수시로가서 관리하기도 하는데 할아버지만 사시는거 같아서 ㅠㅠ자손들 많은데 업체 쓸수도있는데 업체 쓸 정도면 시골에 와서 제사 안지내는 사람들이 대부분이 더라구요 ㅎㅎ

[@QueenJaneway]

Kyuho should wear tall rain boots next time

[@little.tricks]

This is a great idea!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Tall rain boots would’ve helped my nerves even a bit 😩

[@Songmi-nn9hv]

Hi Kyuho and Sarah, Sorry for sending you a text while you are in Japan. You forgot to tell us why you are going to go to Garo.... alot. Have fun in Japan. My hubby and I have been to Japan twice during the Christmas and New Years celebration for 3 weeks. It is the greatest time there.

[@2hearts1seoul]

We explain the reason at 5:39 :) Sooo glad you had such great experiences in Japan! We had a blast 🇯🇵

[@meehoongcheung2918]

In Singapore due to limited land, government acquires the graveyards for development. The remains of my ancestors were exhumed & cremated then relocated to a columbrarium.It's now easier for descendants to pay respect during Qing Ming period.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Yes! That’s exactly what’s happening in Korea, and it happened fastttt, within just a couple of decades.

[@mjmj734]

Korea also has many columbariums but very expensive:/

[@cheskalotr]

Wow, it's incredible how fast things change in Seoul. Garosu-gil looks so sad! Is Seongsu the new Garosu-gil?

[@ViktorijaBastete]

Me and my mum also going to japan next month, very excited!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Nice!! The weather will likely be a lot more bearable by then-it was super hot for most of our visit 🥵

[@Dublintaxitours]

Comment on last 2 videos..(BTW.Airolo and Rosetta Stone and Vessi shoes...still on my 'list' to check out.😊) Graves and Family... my parents grave is managed by the council and is a distance from where i now live so get there occasionally to have a chat with them...its also in the approach flight path for the main airport 5km away, and we live on the departure path about 50km further so theres a sort of symmetry 😊 Halifax vs Seoul..visiting the family every year is necessary , have they been to Seoul as regularly as you've been in Halifax? We have no family in either of our countries so maybe Seoul will become our home at some point in time...😊 Empty shops are becoming a sign of lack of govt concern for small business, how can it be more profitable for big companies to shutter shops than rent them out at an affordable rent, govt should tax empty premises to make it difficult to keep a place shuttered...? Waiting for your view on Tokyo. We like the Doutor coffee at Ginza crossing, great view.Asakus shrine avenue cabins. Omotesando and Takeshita dori beside Harajuku station *PS. In Seoul, try the Compose coffee 'Jeju sunset' drink before its retired for the winter🤗🤗

[@astroboy3507]

Sad to see your fav bakery closed down!!!😢 Also happy to see you guys go to tokYO!!!! My wife’s there now it’s still yeh very hot most days we will go again next year too!!!!😊👍🏻

[@2hearts1seoul]

We are so bummed :( It was one of pie favorite places to enjoy dessert and to relax. Mannn, next time we come to Japan it will be in October I think 💦

[@MissAyela]

You can’t stay wrapped in a bubble, the outright “dangers” of living in a gigantic city with horrible air pollution and the chronic illness associated with that are way more than spending a few hours in the countryside to upkeep a family tradition that spans hundreds of years. Keeping alive the memories and traditions of the past is beautiful.

[@little.tricks]

As someone who lives in Korea and got lung damage from the polluted air, 💯 percent

[@howdycooky680]

Hey guys, I’m sorry to see so many negative comments here and I hope that we can foster safer/friendlier discussions. I just wanted to say though, maybe the thumbnail with the question mark ❔ and the title of the video “our big cultural difference” might make some people feel like this is a kind of moment here when Sarah, you’re trying to say in the comment section that it’s not about the superiority of one culture over another, but rather more of a kind of dichotomy, which is different. I might be completely off, but that’s what it sounds like to me. Maybe if you align your thumbnail, title, and just the way you deliver your message, people can understand it better because clearly some people are getting a different message. I really like watching your videos and this is the first time I saw the comment section get so heated so I’m leaving a comment for the first time. I’ve always gotten the impression that you guys try your best to show how your 2hearts can be 1seoul and I just want the best for you guys. Hope you don’t get offended by this comment. Cheers!

[@leemakavani7352]

Hi, safe travels to Japan 😊...

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you! ✈️🇯🇵

[@kanzaki0001]

You can hit the Kabuki theater near Ginza and Tsukiji. There’s a sumo area in Tokyo

[@hika9834]

Hi guys, love your content as always keep up your good work. 💪🏼🙌🏼 It’s sad (and unbelievably exhausting) that we live in a world were expressing different opinions end up being taking in the most personal way possible and is basically being „cancelled“. Wish we could live in times where different opinions could coexist at the same times for various reasons. Cant wait for the next video about your trip to Japan. Lots of love to you all and the family ❤ and especially prayers for our cutie Bemo 💜 🐈

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much! Our channel has always been focused on a relationship between two different cultures. Naturally, there are bound to be things like this that pop up, and we like to discuss them, because that’s the reality of a marriage when your cultural backgrounds are very different. I can respect Kyuho’s family’s tradition AND express and I’m worried for his safety at the same time 😅 And thank you! 💚💚

[@QueenJaneway]

I'm glad our government saved a lot of shops/restaurants during the pandemic.

[@pasta4me786]

I can’t believe some of the critical comments about Sarah! Talk about intolerance. I believe she made it quite clear that she respects Kuho’s culture and was only expressing her worry about his safety.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you 😅 Exactly this. I’m not demanding him not to do it at all. It’s his culture. As I said in the video, I worry about his safety (which is a real concern with this work, especially since his dad had that scary incident) and we both get where one another is coming from. In an intercultural marriage, you sometimes run into cultural differences like this where each person has a different take on it, but as long as you meet halfway and respect one another’s views, it’s really not a big issue. Just something we like to talk about sometimes as couple who comes from quite different cultures, since it’s a big part of our channel.

[@veritush]

i understand why they do it themselves-- the point of cleaning the gravesites yourself is that you are the descendants and have the right/obligation (?) to make the grave accessible, visible, clean, dignified, and make your offerings and bowing to your ancestor on the ground. if you hire someone to go clean it up for you, can they do the offerings and bow to your ancestors, and would that be considered "valid"? if the tradition is reduced to the act of cutting grass, then it becomes performative and delegating it seems reasonable. but if you look at it from the lens of it being a ritual of respect to *your* elders, then delegating that show of respect doesn't seem that obvious. and here comes the other aspect where culture reshapes priority for a person: fulfilling filial duty is above the fear of getting bit by critters, haha something very interesting about the service sarah mentioned is the professional relocation and consolidation of the gravesites. i don't know if the graves were separate because of reasons that would make it disrespectful to consolidate them, but it does seem like an alternative that would allow continuing the tradition while simplifying accessibility for everyone my guess, though, is that a family that has been buried in those mountains for generations will not be inclined to not being buried in those mountains as it shows their relationship to the place

[@Kkunsoop]

@@veritush I think you make a great point there; anyone can cut back the grass, but the ritualistic nature of the practice is what makes me think 'traditional' Korean families will be less inclined to hire external services. A difficult situation!

[@vedac.9288]

HAPPY CHUSEOK! Enjoy your family time in Japan!😂 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@rosed8691]

Hi Sarah, what’s the name of your book channel again?

[@robingreen3844]

Sarah an Kyuho I love hanging with you guys. Have a great day.

[@cjpark3001]

"The rituals and holiday culture will gradually fade away over generations and completely disappear. By then, the ritual table and the culture of rites may only appear in textbooks, remaining as a piece of history in the minds of future generations. However, this is also a natural phenomenon that occurs as time flows into the future, so while it is regrettable, it must be accepted calmly."

[@cjpark3001]

There are no siblings to perform the rites. Visit your parents in the columbarium or memorial park frequently, whether you are happy, sad, or feeling lonely.

[@Kkunsoop]

When Kyuho and Sarah post a video, my Sunday gets 100× better ❤ I'm so excited for you guys to visit Japan after a while! P.s. the rain is relentless here in England!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much 🥹❤️ We’ve really been enjoying this Japan trip 🇯🇵 Hopefully the rain slows down on your end soon!

[@Kkunsoop]

@@2hearts1seoul I thought the grave dichotomy is really interesting, that's a part of Korean culture I hadn't thought of before as the UK has a similar maintenance culture to Canada. I think the difficulty is that the tradition is so deep-rooted in Korean culture, that even if Kyuho agreed it would be better hiring a company, you'd have a hard time convincing the rest of the family! Either way I'm glad it went smoothly. Enjoy the rest of your time in 日本! 🎌💜

[@sunsetskies14]

What would you recommend for travel health insurance for your Japan trip?

[@2hearts1seoul]

We got a local Korean type, but it’s meh. Still ok the search for a better one tbh.

[@jlewsf]

that's pretty sad about that shopping area there. The same is happening in many cities in the US. Many people are attributing it to the convivence of shopping online. Where I am they are reinventing the shopping area to an entertainment area.

[@_virtualison]

Holy moly! People really pick and choose what they want to hear/see. I understand your concern for his safety. God forbid you voice your concern for YOUR husband! Sheesh

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you~ Respecting/understanding an aspect of your partner’s cultural tradition AND being worried about your partner’s safety while doing said cultural tradition are not mutually exclusive 🙃

[@AnaPleiades]

The comment I was looking for! 👏 👏 People need to chill out. It’s not like Sarah said he can’t go. We see Kyuho there, no one prevented him from going… not that Sarah would do that anyway.

[@FranHutchison]

Can't wait for your Japan Vlogs. Pet Loss over time does get better. There will be days where you will miss him like crazy. He will always be in your heart and memories. Might I suggest maybe some of us Subscribers can donate to have The Service clear the brush away from Kyuho's Ancestors Grave site. I hope Kyuho's grandfather has a speedy recovery. I notice when I walk through Cemeteries in Toronto I have seen a few Asian Families leaving fruit on the Tombstones of their Ancestors some even have a picnic. I asked my dad about that once and he said it's a Custom. Business still are struggling. Rents are increasing everywhere. One can only hope that a new establishment will come in and be just as good as the last. That Cake looked so good. South Korea does have some awesome looking Pastry Shops.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you 💚 we still have some really hard days missing our little dude. It still doesn’t feel quite real some days.

[@marciagagnon2487]

❤Sadly this happened in US Malls. Full of fun shops and larger anchor stores. High rents buried smaller stores and amazon ruined in store shopping. Women went out to work not in malls with baby stroller and gramie. Women stopped having children. Malls died all over USA. If you want the fun of malls go to Seoul before malls leave there also.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Malls in Seoul are BOOMING, and they’re super nice. They keep building more luxury style ones.

[@drcatherall1997]

Where is the Canadian and Korean flag hanging. I am Canadian and travelling to Seoul in nov - would like to take a photo there>

[@2hearts1seoul]

A ways down on Garosugil :)

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Sarah tick bites can happen while you are hiking. A Toronto woman recently died from a tick bite in her backyard. These dangerous insect bites are happening more in the city with climate change. Respectfully simply hiring a company to save the hassle is quite a Western perspective. This isn't about money. This is about a collective effort to help family followed by the traditional ceremony to respect ancestors who have passed on. Sarah you said you preferred Canadian safety signs versus Korean enforcement of safety protocols. Personally I don't think we need to choose one since it all depends on culture/ context. Kyuho took safety measures by wearing long sleeves and working with his relatives. I know you are a concerned wife, but dangers exist everywhere and it's only a day out of his life. At the end of the day this is an important tradition for family and Korean culture.

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

How is it a western perspective when Sarah mentioned that most Koreans nowadays hire a company to do this. There's nothing western about leaving dangerous work to the professionals.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

@@madeinbusanjkjm Unfortunately you seemed to have only read about one sentence in my comment - the answer is there. If you had taken the time to READ and LISTENED to the full comment you would not have even bothered to add yours. FYI I am Korean and Canadian so I can actually see both perspectives.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Let’s be real…you’re going to be far more likely to get a tick or snake bite OR step on a wasp’s nest on a wild mountain than in your backyard. We have been married for 10 years. I am well aware that this is an important cultural tradition for Kyuho’s family (as not all Korean families follow this tradition), and I respect that. At the same time, I am still allowed to worry about Kyuho’s safety when he carries out said tradition (especially since that scary incident with his dad a few years ago). Just because I worry does NOT mean I don’t believe this tradition holds importance or I demand Kyuho not do it. I can respect my husband’s culture AND worry about him at the same time-the two are not mutually exclusive. Btw, totally disagree that hiring a company to do this is a ‘western perceptive’…tons of Korean families have been doing this for years. There are also a huge number of catering services that prepare food sets for the ancestral rites ceremonies during the holidays to ease the burdens with meal preparation.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

@@2hearts1seoul I never said you are more likely to get a snake/ tick bite or step on a wasp nest in your backyard than in a mountain. My point is that danger exist everywhere. My parents were in a weekly hiking group for years and never had any risks you addressed. I also acknowledged your right to care for Kyuho as a "concerned wife". That's wonderful. The families who have hired companies to do the bush maintenance could be for a multitude of reasons - older relatives, busy with young children, distance issues, etc... not necessarily due to concerns about yard maintenance danger issues. Sarah I am fully aware you are very respectful and well versed in Korean culture. However as a Canadian you will always see things first through a western lens. Kyuho will always see things through a Korean/ Asian lens first. There is nothing negative about either viewpoint - it is what it is. The comment below explains it well about the confucius ideology behind this family tradition. Sarah like you my grandparents have all passed. Kyuho has one grandparent left with limited time left. This day is a small effort in honouring his grandfather and maintaining a family tradition that has existed for hundreds of years.

[@2hearts1seoul]

@@skatingcanuck9837 Semantics. It’s possible to drown in both a puddle and in the ocean where there’s a strong undertow…but it’s very obvious which one would be a much larger risk, no? The families who hire those services do indeed do it for some of the reasons you explained. But some families also do it because it can be dangerous work, with risks they may not feel comfortable taking: www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/09/113_164256.html “As a Canadian you will always see things first through a Western lens. Kyuho will always see things through a Korean/Asian lens first”. This is quite a bold (and incorrect) assumption. Kyuho is a third culture kid. He did not grow up in Korea, and actually only spent 4 years of his childhood/adolescence here. He lived in Russia and Kazakhstan from ages 6-10, then attended American Embassy school in India from 14-19 (including 2 years of ESL classes at the beginning). He’s talked many times on our channel about how due to growing up as an adolescent in a very Western environment (and education system), he has big cultural differences in Korean society, and with his own parents. Here’s a video of Kyuho and his mom discussing this very matter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enekaKqcpMdsnMUsi=xfr6-zyxZzBbaRZH (at 12:15). Also, because Kyuho grew up and attended school abroad, he was very rarely in Korea for Korean holidays and didn’t start doing beolcho until he came to Korea for university. So this is not a tradition he grew up with. That being said, I’m proud of him that he goes to help out his dad and uncles (who have been doing this for decades), but I also have the right as his partner to feel and express that I am worried and uncomfortable with the very real risks that come along with it. This does not mean I feel the tradition is of little importance. As for me, I’m obviously not a third culture kid like Kyuho, and you’re right, I very likely see things through a western lens first most of the time. BUT not always. I have lived in Korea for 13 years. I have been part of a Korean family for 10 years, so this has definitely changed me in many ways and how I view things. We’re not so black and white.

[@dewi9235]

Thank you for the advise Sarah, because we're vaccinaties for that kind of 😢...

[@KKrusher]

Sad to hear someone push their own insecurities on their partner. Dangers are everywhere, but it's not like he's going into some untamed jungle. There are ZERO apex predators in Korea. All he is doing is going on a hillside to remove some weeds and show respect to his ancestors. You should show some respect to his culture before trying to satisfy your own selfish needs.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Please re-watch the video. I respect my partner’s culture and worry for his safety at the same time. The two are not mutually exclusive. Also, there ARE predators in Korea you can encounter on mountains, vipers and hornets being the ones to really look out for: koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-10-02/national/socialAffairs/Beware-of-hornets-and-snakes-this-autumn-Koreas-park-service-warns/2146745 They don’t have to be considered ‘apex predators’ to be dangerous. Hope this helps~

[@AnaPleiades]

The negative comments and attacks against Sarah here say a whole lot more about the people commenting than it does Sarah. If you view the video objectively and listen to what Sarah said without inserting your own insidious assumptions, you’ll notice Sarah says none of the things you claim she says and she bares none of the feelings you claim she bares. You are all projecting your own feelings and views onto her and making rather wild and unfounded judgments about her respect for the culture and family (and someone made one rather ridiculous claim that she wasn’t proud of her husband, my god 😅). I certainly hope none of you ever get called for jury duty because your inability to listen to something objectively is rather scary and disappointing.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you for the support 🥹❤️ Laughed out loud at that last sentence, oh my god 🫢

[@mjmj734]

가로수길 뿐 아니라 명동, 이태원 경리단길, 홍대 앞부터 신촌, 이대 일대까지의 상권은 오래 전부터 죽고 있었죠. 코로나가 속도를 좀 앞당겼을 뿐...서울은 극소수의 지역을 빼면 다 번화가라 경쟁이 치열하고 유행이 빨리 바뀌는 우리나라 문화 특성상 죽은 상권을 대체할만한 곳이 많으니 굳이 그곳들을 안 가도 놀 데가 많은 느낌이에요. 연남동, 익선동, 성수동, 을지로, 서촌, 용리단길 등등...경기, 인천, 지방까지 넓히면 선택지가 정말 많은 것 같아요ㅋㅋㅋ그래서 상권이 죽고 사는게 꼭 도시 생태계가 순환하는 과정처럼 느껴지더라구요. 퀄리티 높은 영상 뿐 아니라 항상 생각할만한 주제들을 던져주셔서 좋아요☺️일본 여행 브이로그 빨리 보고 싶네요!!!

[@2hearts1seoul]

맞아요! 유행이 빠르다보니 새로운 지역들이 살아나기도 하며 경쟁도 치열해지고 하는거 같아요. 한편으론 아직도 저희는 옛 추억에 잠겨서 죽어가는 상권에 여운이 남는거 같아요. 익숙하기도 한 동네고 또 좋은 기억들이 많이 남았다보니 사라지는거를 바라보는 자체가 슬프고 받아들이고 싶지 않은거 같아요 🙁 다행인건 뜨는 상권들이 많이 멀지 않아 접근성도 쉽고 장소도 새롭다보니 색다른 가게들과 경험들도 할 수 있는거 같아 장단점이 있는 것 같아요.

[@aarundell]

At least you don't have to cut the grass.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Yeah, doesn’t help ease my worries about Kyuho.

[@아이언폭스]

일요일밤이 기다려지는 이유~:)

[@배리린든]

양재천 카페 심 온 좋아요 가보세용

[@ltts21]

❤❤❤

[@mjmj734]

I'm kinda surprised and confused seeing all those negative comments toward Sarah because I(Korean) totally understand her! Beol-cho in the woods is a disappearing culture and younger generations in Korea(including me and even my dad😅) don't want to do that anymore tbh. My family also has grave site(a mountain) at Chungcheongdo like Kyuho's fam but my grandpa and his brothers changed the graves into columbarium decades ago. Luckily my grandpa isn't the first born so my dad don't have to manage it but still, my distant family has to do the weeding thing around the site. They often do that by themselves but also hire professional workers sometimes. Beol-cho in the woods is dangerous. A man in his 70s died a week ago because of the bee sting while doing beol-cho during the Chuseok holiday...a typical accident during Korean holidays for sure:( And considering the emergency room situation right now and this strangely long heat wave this summer, I agree with her. There isn't the only one way to honor the grace of my ancestors.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you 🥺❤️ It is indeed dangerous and every year you hear about various accidents that happen during beol-cho. Kyuho’s dad’s situation where he was swarmed and stung could have been really, really bad. I can respect Kyuho’s family’s tradition AND express that I’m worried about him at the same time.

[@kimckawa]

Obviously Kyuho family isn’t your family since his dad, grandfather and him are still observant in “traditional “ way. I am sure they’re all smart intelligent people and thought thru about the issues/risks but still decided to do it “old” way. That’s where Sarah made the mistake by putting her 2cents or “disrespect” and broadcasting to thousands. It’s really not her place to question their decision due her lack of cultural/emotional/historical/spiritual connections to such practice

[@mjmj734]

@@kimckawa She's just worried about her husband that's all and even her mother in law worried about her husband😅 You can find some Korean comments and no one says she's disrespectful or rude toward Kyuho's family and Korean culture. It just baffled me that those who have never been to Korea, don't know much about Korean culture judging what's rude or not. And every family has their own culture. Each family interprets and inherits Korean culture in different ways. But, I also think it'd be less confusing and more balancing(?) if there was a Kyuho's opinion about the Beol-cho culture.

[@kimckawa]

@@mjmj734 It’s all fine to air and share her concerns for her husband. But even w her concerns she can still respect and even admire Kyuho’s family dedication to upholding to such tradition. Even wondering or making a connection perhaps it’s these little eccentric things helped develop Kyuho into humble, non-materialistic and grounded person he is and she come to married. But ofc predictably she as Western person w no connection to such filial tradition and practice went all “logical” and clinical about the situation when for Kyuho’s family it’s deeply emotional, spiritual and painful to transition into “modern” way of just hiring strangers to perform the annual rite. Once adopted then it’s just matter of time Kyuho family transition away even from hiring services every year due to temporary financial situation. Well eventually out of sight out of mind..this is how Seoul loses her soul under capitalism, modernism and progress.

[@mjmj734]

@@kimckawa What I don't understand is how a slight worry for the safety of the family leads to disrespect for the husband's family and the culture of the country. I also thank and respect my distant relatives who practice traditional rituals, but I hope they simplify the ceremony or proceed in a safer way because I am worried about their health(they’re usually elderly). There’s no one who want their parents or grandparents work dangerously long hours in a heat wave. Did you know that there was a culture(until the Joseon Dynasty in Korea) when a father passed away, his son was separated from his family and lived next to the tomb for about three years?And there were so many detailed rules about this like the son should not eat any meat during the period. If you go through this process well, you will be recognized as a great filial son, but there were cases where people were injured or died due to this funeral custom at the time. So, it is assumed that this tradition was not often strictly practiced in real life, and it became more flexible with the transition to modern times. A funeral in Korea usually lasts for three days now. This does not mean disrespectful to your parents but it can be said that the way of practice has been adapted to the changed lifestyle. My point is that it is unrealistic to keep the tradition literally written in the traditional ceremonial books, the tradition is bound to be changed and inherited by the people living in reality. I also feel sorry that many traditional cultures in Korea are disappearing but I don't think actions to protect traditions are more important than the safety and happiness of my family who’re still alive. It is also well-known that many X generations in Korea are under a lot of stress because of the responsibility to preserve their family customs. No matter how much Korea changes and modernizes, I think its fundamental philosophy will never change because filial piety(Hyo) is deeply embedded in Korean identity. Up until a few decades ago, the practice of “Hyo” was that descendants should sacrifice and devote themselves to their family and ancestors, but now it is changing to a way to continue the tradition by finding compromises without sacrificing anyone.

[@nukem384]

Occupational hazard to the max, sheesh! Continue to be careful doing that stuff! Can't wait to see some clips of Japan! Man, I can't wait to go back one day!

[@Julie-day124]

한국은 드디어 어제부터 시원해지기 시작했네요! 비가 한 번 내리고 무더위와 습기가 완전히 사라지니 정말 가을이 온 것 같더라구요. 사실 추석부터 이 날씨여야 했는데😅 가볍게 산책하기 좋은 이 짧지만 귀한 계절에 사라님과 규호님 행복한 일상 보내셨으면 좋겠습니다🍃 비모도 행복해라🧡

[@2hearts1seoul]

맞아요! 한국 날씨를 보니까 드디어 가을인거 같아요! 저흰 아직 후덥지근한 일본에 있어서 실감은 안나지만 곧 한국으로 귀국하면 시원한 날씨를 만끽할 수 있을거 같아요 😄 한국가서 드디어 땀 뻘뻘흘리면서 산책 안해도 되겠어요 😁 비모도 정말 꼭 어디선가 행복했으면 좋겠어요. 너무 보고싶네요

[@hazelnut3794]

@@2hearts1seoul 😻

[@Julie-day124]

@@2hearts1seoul놀랍게도 이른 아침이나 저녁엔 으슬으슬하니 춥기까지 한답니다 ㅎㅎ 일본에서 좋은 추억 많이 담아오셔요!! 🍃🍃

[@sarahluper7881]

Couples from different cultures, absolutely a culture difference. DUH!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Absolutely mind-boggling, right?!

[@secondamazonprime-kv5xo]

I knew what Sarah said would hit a nerve with many people. It is Western beliefs vs Far Eastern beliefs and maybe even a little more extreme thinking. It’s sort of like if Kyuho says something about a family tradition that Sarah’s family may have. If you look at the negatives of things then that’s what you focus on. There are 4,000-5,000 people who die in the US alone from choking on their food or even more while driving. Does that mean we should stop eating or driving? Of course not, that’s why it’s important to look at traditions with respect rather than looking too much into it especially if you are not familiar with it. It is good to see that Kyuho’s family still continues the tradition of cutting the grave sites. 🙇

[@2hearts1seoul]

I didn’t say “I don’t respect it”. I did say it makes me worry about his safety, especially after what happened to his dad. There’s a big difference 😅 I’m allowed to worry about him, express that, yet still respect that it’s part of his culture.

[@hyunjungpark6328]

문화적으로 옛날보단 좋은거라 그냥 넘어가죠 지금도 아주 가끔 멧돼지가 무덤 파괴하고 벌초하는 사람 공격하고 뉴스타고 과거 조선시대에는 호랑이 표범 늑대가 있어서 목숨 걸고 했죠 과거 조선시대 금강산 관광이면 호랑이 표범 이리 등 맹수 공격 방어하며 했으니 비용이 얼마냐

[@coffee8599]

Hi! I'm American and my husband is also Korean. We got married in 2019 in Seoul. We have 2 children. Along the way we have discovered that our biggest cultural difference was raising children. Oh my gosh! Growing up in America vs. Korea is so extremely different that he was half in shock by many things I did or didn't do at first. Our childhoods/education and even just our mothers were SO different. We've gotten through it and come together with everything, but that first kid was a bit of a wild ride, lol. Other than that, blending our lives was easy peasy. 😂

[@2hearts1seoul]

I’ve definitely heard this before with a few couple friends of ours as well when it comes to child-rearing!

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

Didn't you discuss that before having children?

[@coffee8599]

Everything was fine. Nothing major happened. There were just culture shocks considering our childhoods were completely different, i.e. no chocolate in Korea until 5 when American grandparents are typically quite indulgent or people try to give lots of treats on holidays, etc. We made compromises and all was fine, but little things like that popped up. We are both quite moderate in our both styles and beliefs. ​@sandraabrahamsson6677

[@nathaliedelvalet430]

Les yeux du petit Bimo me manque aussi chère Sarah🐱Ma Lola est morte au mois d'août elle avait 15 ans.Tu voix je comprends t'à tristesse.Nous regardions Bimo toutes les deux sur l'écran c'était génial.🌹🥰😍

[@2hearts1seoul]

I’m so sorry about your beautiful Lola 💚 We miss our Beemo so, so much.

[@pomme800]

Hi there! I was just wondering what the major cultural differences were between Korea and Japan? I hope you touch on this topic during your trip

[@janecrosby1703]

was that the apothecary diaries I saw!! flew thru it, such a cute one!

[@2hearts1seoul]

YES! I’m so enjoying it 🥹

[@leahochii]

Hello from rainy Gwangju... always nice to see your video on a rainy sunday evening in korea :)

[@2hearts1seoul]

Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@paula2651]

Send your rain to me!! We’ve had over 20 days without any and our fall colors are in danger because the trees are all stressed and just dropping their leaves 😞 possibly today we could get some at least it’s supposed to cool down, our Michigan summer has been so hot and humid and wet at first

[@ellac7026]

Sara should be proud of your husband's dedication to caring for his family's ancestral plots. Danger is all around us every day and it seems those dangers are known so he can take precautions. You were complaining the entire video about something or another.

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

I noticed that as well. And Sarah should adjust more to the Korean society since she is living there with her husband. Be more open minded and respectful goes a long way when you're living in a country that's not yours.

[@ninadiamant8937]

​ But she is. She is just expressing an opinion on something. She gets it. It's a tradition. It would just be preferable if done a bit differently for safety reasons. That's not complaining, that's quite logical.

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

@ninadiamant8937 If she understands the meaning of this tradition and why it's so important for her husband to do it together with his family. She wouldn't feel the need to film herself talking about it. I mean, is there really nothing else to talk about.

[@ninadiamant8937]

@@sandraabrahamsson6677 I guess it's her channel. She can do what she likes. You don't like it and that's that.

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

@ninadiamant8937 if you're putting yourself and your life out for people to see, you should be ready to face the reality. People are free to comment. And it's not just me saying this. It's several people seeing the same thing I do.

[@gr918403]

I just Airalo on a trip to the states from Canada it was great!

[@2hearts1seoul]

Glad it came in handy!

[@DaynaTorngren]

Sarah …. I wouldn’t interfere with your husband’s families traditions and practices. I get you. I also get what tradition and culture is about.

[@2hearts1seoul]

I don’t “interfere”… 😅 I just have a different opinion is all when it comes to the safety aspect. As I said in the video, we all get where one another is coming from :) That time a couple of years ago when Kyuho’s dad was swarmed and stung by hornets really scared his mom and everyone, so it’s been discussed in our family a few times.

[@DaynaTorngren]

@@2hearts1seoul I’m sure your father in law knows the the safety risk and just feels that he still can so he will. I’ll be keeping your family in my prayers daily. Hugs from Hawaii Sarah! Have fun in Japan and be safe!

[@DaynaTorngren]

@@kitschyoyo78 I felt offended a little as well. Partly my comment was because of that. I’m from Hawaii, there are many cultural practices we do, not always safe, and as a daughter in law, I know better than to challenge things my husband’s family does even if I don’t agree. I imagine those traditions will dwindle. I was glad though that her husband still goes and mows the grass for ancestors.

[@2hearts1seoul]

I’ve been married to Kyuho and have been part of his family for 10 years. I’ve celebrated Korean holidays with his family more times than I can count in the last decade at his grandfather’s home. Am I Korean? No. Does my not being Korean mean that I “do not or cannot comprehend what it means for some Koreans to connect with their ancestors in this way”? Also, no. To suggest that I do not or cannot comprehend the meaning or importance of some of these things just because “I’m not Korean” is actually quite ridiculous. Just because I said that safety is a big concern of mine does not mean “I ONLY focus on safety and don’t respect or understand the tradition and its importance.” Kyuho’s mom also expresses the exact same fears as I do every time Kyuho’s dad does beolcho-especially since his wasp nest incident. Would you also say that Kyuho’s mom “Does not understand the importance behind her husband’s family’s tradition?” Kyuho’s mom and I can both respect our husband’s traditions AND express our worries about their safety at the same time. What you are saying I said is not what I said-it’s just what you heard. .

[@pennyyoung3997]

Love you Sarah BUT....this is Kuho culture. After the older generation is gone, maybe Kuho can hire someone else to clean the graves.

[@2hearts1seoul]

It’s Kyuho’s oldest uncle that will be taking care of all that actually, since he’s the oldest son. I believe that’s exactly what he plans to do.

[@blackphoenixmeditates]

Why do you always feed the cats on the ground, there must be another way you can feed them.

[@2hearts1seoul]

We used to leave little dishes, or plastic trays, but they are always taken or damaged. Also, for some reason, Grey refuses to eat off of any dishes or trays 😅

[@jjoongK-n3h]

한국에서는 옛날부터 조상이나 부모님을 위해서 고통받으며 헌신하는것이 문화적으로 자리 잡았습니다. 부모를위해 희생하는것은 왕으로부터 상을 받을만한 것이었습니다. 그런일을 피하는 사람은 모든사람에게 존경받지 못한사람이었습니다. 서양에서는 가족을 위해 싸우지 않으면 겁쟁이라고 낙인찍는것처럼 한국에서의 '불효'가 그러했습니다. 하지만 이건 노년층에 해당하는 이야기이고 이런 생각을 가진 노인들의 나이가 많이 들어서 간소화하거나 서비스를 이용하고 있어요. 요즘 20~30대는 자발적으로 벌초를 하려고 하지 않습니다. (느낌상 99%의 청년들이) 10~20년 후에는 묘지를 아에 관리 하지 않는 사람들이 대부분이 될것입니다. 그렇게 되기까지 천천히 죽어가는 문화를 내버려둬도 좋을거에요 ㅋ

[@hazelnut3794]

과거의 문화로 추억만 남기고 사라지는게 점차 보편화가 될 수순이긴 하져, 그전에 나라가 어쩌다 아주 큰 변수로 인해 이번세기 안으로 망할수도 있는거고 먼 미래는 모를일이니 ㅋ

[@luminouslink777]

Hahaha, guess what. Life is full of risks. Everything no matter how innocent and safe looks like, can be dangerous. Cutting grass on ancestors' graves is about honoring them personally and connecting with them. I don't think it would have any meaning sizing it down to paying someone to do that instead of you. It would be like a husband pay another man to satisfy his wife. Which would be no more related to him and strengthening their connection.

[@alephhan6742]

일부러 망한 곳만 찾아다니는 유튜버들이네. 당신들 명동 망했을 때도 얼씨구나 찾아갔었지. 최근 명동 가본 적 없지? 부정적인 면을 강조하고 다니느라 수고했어.

[@2hearts1seoul]

거의 10년간 영상에 노출한 곳들이 모두 번화가에 사람 붐비는 곳이고 많은 외국인 시청자에게 이곳들 방문하라고 추천해준 곳들인데 코로나 당시 명동과 현재 신사역 두 영상을 통해 부정적으로 보시다니 너무 억울하네요. 2022년도 겨울인가에 다시 명동에 다녀와서 코로나 이후에 얼마나 다시 활성화 되었는지도 얘기했었고 다시 외국인들이 모여들고 크리스마스 장식들도 엄청나게 화려하게 한다고 영상에도 담았었어요. 일부러 망한 곳만 찾아다니며 부정적인 면을 강조하고 다니는 유튜버라니요 😞 왜 저희를 부정적으로 보시나요?

[@alephhan6742]

@@2hearts1seoul 솔직히 말하죠. 당신네 고향에 찾아가서 인구 소멸 브이로그 찍은 적 있죠? 요만한 땅덩어리에 인구 5천만이 살고 있는데 인구 소멸이면 캐나다는 인구 소멸이 아닙니까? 뉴스에 나오는 대로만 보지 말고 당신들 머리를 써보라구요. 뉴스에서는 일부러 부정적인 뉴스만 내보내 구 대안도 제시하지 않습니다. 상권의 흐름이 있는건데 굳이 찍지 않아도 될 망한 곳은 왜 찍어서 올리는 겁니까 원래 당신들은 명동에 아예 안가는 편이죠? 그런데도 그걸 기획해서 올리고 이번에도 가로수길에 자주 가는 편인지 몰라도 망한 곳을 굳이 올릴 필요성이 있는지 모르겠네요.

[@mjmj734]

@@alephhan6742지나가던 구독자인데 말씀이 너무 공격적이시네요ㅋㅋ 21세기 대한민국에서 어떤 콘텐츠를 어떻게 찍어 올리든 그건 창작자 자유에요. 이 분들이 찍으면 안 되는 것을 찍은 것도 아니고 가로수길 상권 죽은 게 이 분들 탓인가요ㅋㅋㅋ그냥 현실 있는 그대로 보여준 것 그 이상도 이하도 아니에요. 코로나 이전에도 가로수길 영상 자주 보였었고 두 분에게 개인적으로 좋은 기억과 추억이 있는 곳이라 아쉬운 마음에 찍은 거잖아요😅

[@alephhan6742]

@@mjmj734 자유 좋죠. 남의 자유를 억압하는건 아주 잘못된겁니다. 하지만 편향된 시각이 있는지 그런걸 느낄 수는 있는겁니다. 그런 정도의 불만도 말하면 안 됩니까? 이분들 꽤나 훌륭한 브이로거들이고 계속 매주 같은 시각에 올리면서 마치 기록물 같은 느낌의 아주 훌륭한 브이로그 라고 생각 합니다. 저는 이런 분들이 나중에 아주 훌륭한 평가를 받을 거라고 생각합니다만. 아주 약간의 불만이 있어서이지 이분들을 싫어하는게 아닙니다.

[@haejeegwon9774]

과거 영상만 봐도 이 채널이 망한 곳만 찾아다니지 않았다는 증거가 넘쳐요. 명동, 가로수길, 인구소멸... 나아가 출산율이나 오늘 나온 벌초문화.. 모두 한국에 사는 평범한 젊은 커플입장에서 고민되는 주제라 다루는 것이죠. 또한 현실적으로 한국 사회를 관통하는 주제고요. 그럼 이 채널이 부정적인 주제만 다루었나? 과거 영상만봐도 헌국의 산과 계곡, 유명하지 않지만 가볼만한 동네, 외국인이 오해하거나 잘모르는 한국의 사회상 등에 대해 여러 조사와 소감을 담아낸게 이 채널입니다. 흔한 국뽕 채널도 아니고 최근 급증하는 과장되고 왜곡된 한국 뉴스를 반복 유통하는 채널도 아닌, 단지 한국에사는 캐나다 여성과 한국 남성 커플의 시선에 담긴 현실적인 한국을 말하는게 전부죠. 오히려 내가 느끼기에 부정적이고 어두운 주제는 거의 없어요. 사람들은 부정적이고 자극적인걸 더 관심두기때문에 많은 채널들이 그런 함정에 빠지지만 적어도 이 채널은 그렇지 않습니다. 그리고 솔직히 이 채널이 뭘 말하든 그것은 채널의 자유고요. 시청자는 주제에 맞게 의견을 말할 수 있지만 그 의견에도 지켜야 할 예의와 수준이 있죠.

[@Dennis-wu3qn]

저런걸 사서 걱정한다고 하는거야~~~그것도 생활이고, 행복이야.

[@FanWebStudio]

I lived in Itaewon 10 years ago and would frequently hang out around Garosu-gil. It's heartbreaking seeing that many businesses closed D:

[@2hearts1seoul]

I know 🥺 That area has such a special place in our hearts and we still love going.

[@jusiboxtv4512]

성묘, 벌초 같은 문화가 아직은 현실적으로 남아 있고 조금은 불편할 수도 있겠네요, 한국인에게 참 쉽지 않은 문제네요, 도시에 있는 사람들은 점점 과거의 문화가 되고 있고 도시 이외의 지역도 이제 점점 멀어지는 문화가 되고 있다고 생각이 듭니다. 근데 아마도 그 문화도 이제 얼마 안 남았다는 생각이 듭니다...그게 무조건 좋은 건지는 잘 모르겠네요...

[@ogrejd]

@1:12 - Ah! Proof that you guys actually DO wear Vessis (the sole pattern is fairly distinctive) and not just when they're sponsoring. (haven't had the chance to try my pair, bought with your code, in rain yet. So annoying that we've mostly had good weather for the last while in Halifax. ;) edit: Not that I'll ever have any real use for the information, but good on ya for putting the addresses of the cafes and such you visited. Hope you keep that up in the future.

[@2hearts1seoul]

Yup, like 90% of the time for the last 3-ish years 👟😁 They’re the best.