5 Things We HATE About Korea

[@amyandral9048]

They imitate us everyday but never recognize us for our contributions to this thing called life!😶

[@lightmeuppretty]

"I hate kpo-" *exits out* 😂😂 I do agree though! A lot of fans aren't aware that actually....the song you're listening to isn't exactly original.

[@teegraciela]

+lightmeuppretty OMG your opening sentence is HILARIOUS! I just laughed out loud!

[@lightmeuppretty]

Somewhere Always I try, I try 👏👏

[@jakedempsey5405]

Who cares? It sounds good

[@lightmeuppretty]

+Jacob Dempsey Who asked you?

[@phiretiger4476]

+Jacob Dempsey i agree with you. Nothing is hardcore original. Many Kpop artists say that many Hip hop and R&B inspire them and they look up to them. Even hip hop takes elements from other cultures. If folks check South Korean History USA has a huge influence on South Korean culture. Anyone remember WWII AND THE KOREAN WAR? USA has always been baaically besties or close friends with South Korea.

[@NaijaMonroe]

finally some people who ain't sugar coating shit! let me subscribe lollll yall are so cute too :)

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

Exactly! All other KZbinrs sugarcoat shit and try to write off racist things done against them as simply ignorance. I'm like, "Girl, you stay babying & tolerating nasty shit!"

[@teegraciela]

+XxxMuseluverxxX lol! Thanks y'all!

[@BornaGApeach]

I went to Korea in the Army and can agree on the obnoxious ignorance of some soldiers there. It's totally embarrassing.

[@DorisClay]

I don't like the "copying" and some of the hypocrisy (trying to act black when some of them don't like black people) but I still love kpop. I never act like they're inventing their songs, in fact I am always clear to tell people that the reason I like kpop is because it is 90's American music, which was my jam! So I don't think the act of liking it means that you don't acknowledge it's discrepancies.

[@teegraciela]

+Doris OK i mean to each their own. I like Red Velvet, i think their songs and videos are interesting but I don't really follow them- or any KPop artists. The esthetic, the cheesy pop beats- not for me. Plus I don't speak Korean so all lyrics are lost on me. Personal opinion.

[@DorisClay]

+Somewhere Always Sure if you really just don't like the music then fine, it just seemed like from what you said in the video that you didn't like kpop just because it's copying other artists and "black style" or whatever. And you even said that you "especially don't understand why black people like it" so that's why I commented.

[@Lordpraisethe]

they copy us like crazy. I have a love / hate relationship with kpop. I only like bts and got 7 right now.

[@DorisClay]

+Lordpraisethe whoop whoop, those are my 2 favorites!!! and yes, they are copy cats but I think it's more the industry's fault for promoting them that way. instead of selling something original and korean, they sell american rnb/pop style. i guess that's what sells though, bcz look at the ppl not following that formula and they're usually not all that popular/profitable. f.t. island, urban zakapa, and park hyo shin, just to name some of my favorites

[@ThatBlackPiano]

+Lordpraisethe ditto!!!!

[@Ren-bj3qh]

I loved this, it was so brutally honest and you're both fun to watch.

[@teegraciela]

+Renee Louise Awww thanks a bunch!

[@CarefreeMaya]

Literally one of them songs from Big Bang sounded like an old b2K song.

[@sunnygirly2k4]

I can't tell you how many times I've had music deja vu listening to k-pop singles! Actually, a lot of pop has numerous sound-alikes ...

[@AmbiNerd]

LOOOL that LA-LA-LA song!! i was like wtf.....copyright suit just waiting to happen

[@kpopcray2973]

yes but its called sampling. its legal. and i loved lalala simply bcz it reminded me of early 2000s hits

[@crystalsmith5151]

I used to live in China and have a super long list of things I hated while I was there. People who have never lived abroad don't always understand the challenges and frustrations you encounter in a completely different culture. Although you chose to go there, you have a right to vent and to not agree with everything you see. I think its great the two of you have each other for support because you'll certainly need it.

[@teegraciela]

+Crystal Smith yup exactly! I said what I said...and I don't take any of it back hahahaha

[@vinushaa_]

Just give me a trail of rocks ... OMG IM ON THE FLOOR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@teegraciela]

+Simply Vinusha I almost got hit again today. Seriously, rocks would do!

[@MichelleNgozi]

LOL so honest and funny, it's nice to get non-biased opinions on Korea because no place is perfect

[@teegraciela]

+Michelle Ngozi I have gotten so much flack for not being super positive but at least SOMEONE appreciates it hahaha! thanks for watching!

[@fattie8701]

Lord have mercy her hair!!!!! soo soo soo soo beautiful!!!!

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

I agree with #2. Not to make it a race thing, but they literally steal stuff from African-American culture, especially in the music videos with their dreads, braids and stuff. It's so annoying!!! Some artists even hire black people to write their music, and they don't get any credit for what K-pop is today, since about 50% of it is influence from Beyonce, Drake, Rihanna and the other big cats... And *THEN* they act like they're rap connoisseurs!!! Eminem might be a really good rapper, but they only choose him and all they can say about black rappers is that they're "naturally good at it, but Eminem is better". Like wth. -.- HE ISN'T THE ONLY RAPPER!!! I've never really been a huge K-pop fan. I like a few songs from AKMU & Ailee, and the songs that I recognize just for the heck of it, but I really don't listen to it much. I like K-indie MUCh better.

[@teegraciela]

+Jasoghntao Vasrghen I don't listen to K-anything and probably never will. Though certain songs are catchy. Emphasize whiteness but your entire pop culture centers around Blackness. Nah, I'm good. instagram.com/p/BE8WYjwsJ99/

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

+SomewhereAlways Tee For real!!! Smh~~~

[@DesireeA842]

Don't forget to mention that the dance choreographers and producers are often times Westerners, or more specifically Americans. I have actually met Koreans, especially those who are into the 'K-hiphop' scene (which is even worse than K-pop if you can believe it) who seem to believe that 'their' dance moves, or their music, or whatever else that is majorly influenced by Americans, is that it's this god sent gift. They ignore (maybe not ignore but forget) that all the ideas and concepts they're trying out originates from Americans, and more recently African Americans because hip hop and r&b seem to be the main concept for K-pop now. I have no hatred for K-pop because there are a few guilty pleasures of mine but if we're all honest with ourselves, K-pop/hiphop is nothing original.

[@DesireeA842]

+SomewhereAlways Tee By the way, love your unbiased honesty. It's really hard nowadays to find people who aren't overly obsessed with Korea (thanks to k-pop) -_-

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

I rest my case, yaaas!!!

[@teioyoko]

I literally loved these videos T___T So honest. I subscribed!! I hope you guys keep talking about your lives in Daegu and share some crazy stories!!

[@teegraciela]

+Teo 悌央 태오 thank you! I hope to share more stories about my life in Korea + other things. I've got a big mouth- so much to say hahaha

[@SignedwithanA]

wow to a lot of these comments. Well girl keep keeping it real, serving the tea, and shutting down the ignorance!!

[@cataleyadiazdelbosque3685]

I lost interest in Korean culture back in 2002. I actually like Kpop back then because the music was good and yeah it's old school music from the 90s that I loved that was big time influenced by African American culture and music. After that when I was on soompi and noted how all these Kpop stars were all about looking as white as possible (the eye surgery, nose, then painting their face so white but you can clearly see their real skin colour on their neck and the girls trying to be childlike and cute) I was like "Ughhhhh I'm done" Haven't listened to Kpop in a decade or so.

[@dctlovely3556]

You aren't missing anything. If anything, the music and the performers has gotten much worse. The fans are another story, altogether...just...yikes!

[@sunnygirly2k4]

Wow, that's a long time! Agreed that the infantalisation and blatant Eurocentric worship gets old quick ...

[@terileiiokua-williams3186]

Yes!!! Finally I found you, somebody who see's what I see!!!!!....its on the kpop culture..... They think it's their invention....HELL 2 DA NOOOOO.....Their beats everything it's an BLACK AMERICAN THING....if it wasn't for the Black American Rappers Invention....Koreans will still singing thrtu their nose....Thank you Lady's

[@Riseundertheheat]

who says africa is so bad you ignorant fuck. Its practically the most exploited continent.

[@SINGINGINPUBLICMaryLee]

Teri'lei Iokua-Williams We don't think we invented it by ourself.. which Korean said ike that? As a Korean I used to say kpop is very Americanized, even though I love kpop idol~

[@teegraciela]

I'm not one of those youtubers who stalks my comments. Y'all went so left with this comment chain 😂😂 Africa LIT. Korea can be LIT. Kpop steals a lot from (Black) American culture. The end. 사랑해~~~!!!!!

[@DoeDeer]

"Salty lettuce" lmao

[@teegraciela]

+Doe Deer Lol! Basically

[@eminempreg]

I'm so happy I found this channel. like I'd love to travel to different parts of the world so I watch blogs but most f them for the places I wanna go are ya know people who are white, or asian (depending on the country) but it's nice to find people like me (skin tone wise) who I can get advice from

[@twinklechoudhary2230]

I actually was excited to eat Korean food cause people were like it's spicy and all. And as an Indian I naturally wanted to know if I could handle the spice and how spicy it is. I tried it and it was so freaking disappointing, it was bland and just tasted awful. No offence.

[@teegraciela]

+Twinkle Choudhary Bwahahaha I feel the same- often! I've warmed up a little to more Korean foods but I still hate their packaged goods. YUCK!

[@TheAshFactor1]

Love these vids!! Keep it real. Yall opened my eyes subscribed!

[@codebrker24]

the reason Kpop sounds like the 90's is because most of the Black producers from that era work with most artist's there, and yes the public is not aware because the government wants it that way. Their government helped create Hallyu to promote Korea They should however make it known that collaborAtion with Western cultures hasten in practice

[@NaijaMonroe]

DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THEM DAMN CHIPSSSS. there are more flavors than honey and some sweet concoction of trash. lmaoo omg a mess

[@sandrat.1223]

Give me a trail of rocks. I'll walk on anything. 😂😂😂

[@teegraciela]

+Sandra T. No but really. I'll walk on anything man. It's so tragic. #NoSidewalkStruggles

[@mameece8878]

This is interesting...

[@BsToyVerse]

You guys are amazing. But there's something that's annoying me in the comments, and that's people who are favoring EMINEM as if he were the only fucking rapper in the world just like some South Koreans who name him as the 'Best'. ........ dude... what the fuck? lol. But anyway, excellent channel and excellent unbiased opinions, which is a breath of fresh air from people living abroad and talking about it on KZbin.

[@jbzen1]

Y'all are so funny! I taught in Daejeon in '09. It was interesting!

[@JourneyWithAjah]

Oh, I just thought of another video I'd like to see! This is not related to Korea specifically, but I'd like to hear how you take care of your hair abroad and how you grew it so long! I guess this is Tiffany-specific since Candace is gone now, and I can't tell how long her hair is.

[@deshell5250]

black and in korea and going to university and I have a lot to say about the education system but... I'll keep that to myself. and I agree with alot of your opinions (especially the city planning)

[@teegraciela]

+De Shell no share! I'd love to hear that perspective.

[@melissaaaaa]

random... but im really curious about as a teacher living in an apartment how you got your dog/take care of it? maybe make a video on it?

[@olliemoee]

I hope I don't get any hate for this but, excuse me ma'am on the left, is that your natural grown hair?

[@g33senpai]

Have you guys made it out to Seoul? If so, was it a completely different experience than in Daegu?

[@teegraciela]

+Eso Terical I've been to Seoul quite a bit. It's a giant metropolis and thus has many stereotypical features. People say Seoulites are colder, I'm a city girl so o get it! It's fast paced and people are busy and don't have time haha. Nightlife is much different. Koreans dance more. I'm allowed into many clubs. The girls speak to me and not just avoid eye contact or stare in disgust. I think it being a big city + more foreigners allows me a bit more anonymity. Though others may have different feelings.

[@g33senpai]

That sounds awesome! I didn't think it was still where they don't allow foreigners in certain clubs (that what it sounds like). All in all, hope you enjoy your time there! You should definitely keep posting vids for us who live vicariously through you! lol

[@teegraciela]

+Eso Terical in my city especially- I'm only allowed in a handful of clubs- IF THAT. It's basically an unspoken rule (though people have been blatantly turned away and now we don't even bother) my friends were turned away somewhere just a few weeks ago. They say it's because foreigners "cause trouble". In Seoul clubs have said its because the staff doesn't speak English (assuming that the foreigners won't speak Korean I guess). 1,000 excuses to mask the truth "HEY WE'RE XENOPHOBIC RACISTS!" Lol

[@g33senpai]

This comment was completely unnecessary. But, to reply, Africans are very accepting despite what you may think. There are MANY ex-pats that live in Ethiopia and South Africa (google it) and if the other nations weren't dealing with their own internal issues, I'm pretty sure the people would take them in as well. The fact that you blame racism/prejudice or whatever on the location, shows your ignorance and lack of humanity. My tolerance for typical people is very low so if you're going to be a troll, start your own comment thread.

[@g33senpai]

Well . . it is HER video about HER experience, and she is black. If you actually watched videos about the black experience in Korea, majority show Korea in a very good light. As a matter of fact, no matter the country, black people try to highlight the good of that country. We expect the discrimination and, there is no need to explain that to anyone who doesn't want to take the time and understand WHY. Your opinion is null and invalid. And I have to get back to work so, later gator.

[@HomoSiliconiens]

Most of the comments I hear from foreigners simply show how much they are ignorant of Korea. 1. One of you said that you do not like Korean food. I am native South Korean. I don't like a lot of Korean food. Some I like, but quite a lot I don't like. My family do not eat dog meat, and I don't eat pork, I don't eat raw fish, I don't eat anything that is raw or not cooked. I don't like American snacks... especially American candies and chocolates (or confectionaries) ... I never liked them. It would be a stupid question... why American snacks are so salty? So much sweet? Or so fatty or so rich of butter? You can buy salty chips as the American product, I guess you chose wrong ones because you did not understand the contents (or ingredients) listed on its label. I once watched an American English teacher who complained of Korean milk. He on his video said that Korean milk smells disgusting. Well, I do understand what he was saying. He actually took the brand of milk that I really hate too, because of its smell. But we have lots of different kinds and brands of milk too. And every each brand gives different taste/flavor (of milk). Not all Koreans like all Korean food. Everyone has his or her likes and dislikes. 2. I've never liked KPOP, but I like Korean music of 70s, 80s, 90s. Most modern KPOP songs are actually composed by Swedish musicians and they put Korean lyrics over them. It's no wonder these KPOPs have familiar beat and rhythm (and/or sound), and are oriented toward worldwide markets for younger generations. There are some younger Koreans who like KPOP, but considerable amount of native Koreans actually do not like KPOP either. 3. About Education I've watched lots of ignorant comments over Korean education system. Also lots of native Koreans complain of our educational system. Though North Korea has lots of natural resources (but petroleum or crude oil), in South Korea, we absolutely have no natural resources whatsoever. (We are even short of fresh water, so we cannot waste our invaluable fresh water just to flush used toilet paper. It's not because our plumbing system is bad, but because we designed our toilet to save fresh water resoruce, that's why we are providing bins to collect used toilet paper separately.) More than 75% of our grain/meat/fruit or agricultural produce are imported from overseas countries such as USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Chile, etc. If you have been sometime in Korea, you sure have noticed that most of Korean territory is mountainous, her weather/climate is so harsh, and cannot grow enough food to feed our own people. Without proper education for our children, future Korean generations simply cannot SURVIVE. Pressure on younger children (or generation) is unavoidable. 4. Yelling from Daegu people ... You remind me of one episode with one of my clients, from Australia. I once talked with her on the phone explaining of something about the work. After the talk, she asked me why I was yelling at her. I told her "I didn't." but she insisted that I did "yell at her." I am from Gyeongsang-do, and currently am very close to Daegu, just 20 to 30 miles away. People from Gyeongsang-do (with Daegu at its center) are notorious for their "loud or yelling-like" voice in daily conversation. 5. City Planning We do have "City Planning Department or Office" in every each local government, and Laws/Regulations for City Planning are very strict and tightly enforced. Trash bins are INTENTIONALLY removed in the publicly accessible places to prevent garbage from being piled up. All garbage should be brought back home and should be properly CLASSIFIED AND COLLECTED for recycling. There have been heated debates whether we should place trash bins in the public place. The majority of Korean citizens disapproved of placing trash bins in the public places. The debate is still going on, and recently Korean Ministry of Tourism announced that they decided to place some trash bins for the convenience of foreign tourists. Most roads or streets that do not have sidewalk have their own reasons. Those roads or streets that do not have sidewalks are those that were built way long ago even before we have motor vehicles to run on them. When we decided to pave them, there were not enough space for sidewalks... cannot expand the roads to accommodate sidewalks due to not enough budget. Note South Korea is a capitalist country. We cannot just buy in those expensive land to expand and make sidewalks. That's why we are building new cities in the new areas, and those narrow sidewalk-less roads and streets will be renovated when the corresponding residential blocks are reconstructed. Korea is highly dynamic. The Seoul 10 years ago is very different from the Seoul you see today. If you ever visit Korea again after ten or twenty years later, what you will see in future Korea would have become very different from what you see in Korea today.

[@DorisClay]

Also I heard somehow (when I was researching "how is it legal for them to straight up exactly copy songs") that the music companies buy the rights to use the music and stuff, and so it is perfectly acceptable since they paid. P.S. I'm still kinda bitter how Shinee- View is a bad copy of Craig David - fill me in.

[@teegraciela]

+Doris OK Yeah they probably do buy the rights to songs but for me it's not my wave. Before I got hear I heard 잊지마 and it left a sour taste in my mouth... I got here and then heard 뱅뱅뱅 ... pass. But again, to each her own.

[@simplydestini5915]

I love you guys so much lol, you guys are liiittttt😂

[@teegraciela]

+Simplicity Logan thanks doll!!!

[@a9h124]

Sad to hear that Korean doesn't like Vietnamese... :( I am Vietnamese and I think Korean culture is beautiful, all cultures has its beauty. Well at least I have Korean friends who LOVES Vietnamese people and loves our culture, some are just closed minded.

[@breeze3596]

I have Vietnamese friends! I like Vietnamese n pho! I wanna visit Vietnam sometimes in the future

[@teegraciela]

+A9H1 yeah total generalization. My Korean friends are the bees knees! Buuut there's definitely large amounts of anti-SE Asian sentiments

[@hooriaa9528]

Lmao why are these comments so salty

[@teegraciela]

+Hooria A I wish I knew man!!!

[@shawnam2831]

Funny, until you mentioned it I never heard "Ay Bae Bae" in the Big Bang song. There is another blogger in Korea "JheartsJ". She said that Korea is really taking things that are good in other countries and either making it better or their own. Doing hip hop or other genres is fine as long as they aren't copying it.

[@teegraciela]

+Shawna M when I first came to Korea that song was a peak popularity and I'd always mistake it for the original. It's the exact same beat and singing rhythm.

[@infpya]

I always wondered why I liked the verses to Bangbangbang and really disliked the chorus. Now I know why lol. I remember hating AyBaeBae a lot when it came out.

[@kendrahunsley]

Ah loved this! Been in Korea just over a month now. I also have a friend trying to put me on Kpop lol, i hate it for those exact same reasons! It seems very corny to me also. hahahahaha i am soooo dying right now!! Im like 30mins from Daegu, coming through this weekend actually and im also soooo over the military men there lol.

[@teegraciela]

+Kendra Hunsley hey girl heyyy. where in korea are you? yeah Kpop isn't for me hahaha! military guys- no comment.

[@samuri2011]

hahahahaa omgawsh I love yall! yall are so dang real!!!!

[@LethalLemonLime]

OMG I thought I was the only one!!! Spicy-ness is not a flavor!!! A lot of food is sooo spicy but soooo bland in Korea. And the chips thing!!! I hardly ate chips in Korea (instead I just ate all the sweet sugary bread they had to make up for it) because there's just none that taste good. I didn't even try the cheetos cause after trying the doritos I was so disappointed I knew the cheetos would be a disappointment too. (The garlic bread thing was such a shock to me too! So many things are sweet in korea that just shouldnt be sweet). I also personally didn't like the military as well. The trash can thing omgggg I hated that too

[@CoreChick]

I hope you find a safe way to get home. Maybe carry a flashlight or something to protect yourself with

[@catarinasousa1894]

I agree with you guys but when it comes to music, we can't really say that kpop copies this artist or that artist....they all influence one another, every single artist, no matter where he comes from, has been influenced by other artists. Music has been alive for such a long time, the first instruments were created like 50,000 years ago and up till now we have been influenced by it. No one copies anyone (obviously not talking about plagiarism xD)

[@teegraciela]

+Catarina Sousa being influenced by and copying are not the same thing. kpop copies western music even down to the melodies of their songs and their cadence of singing/rapping. That is exactly plagiarism. Kpop/krap does it consistently.

[@christinebronte8196]

There is always a reason why every culture do things differently, that is why you have to always open your mind and go outside your comfort zone. My Korean friends can't stand American snacks. To them it's too savoury, salty and greasy. But we westerners don't notice that (I do, that's why I don't eat crisps, biscuits, cakes etc) personally I prefer Korean snacks, even though they might taste sweet the calorie is much lower than you think, and it's light. But sugar on garlic bread is wrong, although I've never had it. As for blandness or spiciness in Korean food, it really depends what restaurant you go to. If you go to cheap ma & pa Korean restaurant the quality will not be as good, that's same as kimchi. There are 200 different varieties of kimchi - many without chilli. The one you guys had is a very basic, cheap version. If u had the properly made kimchi it will not just taste salty or spicy it will have a lot more complex taste. And if you go to more up market Korean restaurant the flavours amazing - you get what you pay for. Just bear in mind your taste bud isn't used to it but within time it will and you will crave it if you don't have it. This is what happened to me. Also, it's ok to mention you don't enjoy Korean food - Koreans don't get offended. Since you're a foreigner, they don't expect you to like every Korean dish. Just be honest. Don't say you like Korean food in one channel and on another you say the opposite.... people in general don't appreciate lying.

[@teegraciela]

+Christine Bronte LOL. Okay.

[@jeffreygunawan611]

I listen to Kpop too and I agree with your assessment. They copy so much or altered the tempo or music.

[@sunnygirly2k4]

Or the key will shift up or down!

[@thebigskub4319]

but if theyre talking about dark skin then it's colorist right ?

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

Yes, it is. Colorism is discrimination against people with darker, & sometimes even against lighter skin (albinism). Commonly seen when people of the same race put down another who has darker skin.

[@thebigskub4319]

+XxxMuseluverxxX not to sound mean but this was months ago idc

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

the big skub Rude ass.

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

+the big skub 💁

[@blesseddangat2489]

Asukal also means sugar here in the Philippines 😊

[@teegraciela]

+blessydorks _03 I'm so intrigued by the Philippines 😍

[@kelinv.r1260]

"azúcar" girrrrrrl❤ love your videos

[@zaneivy]

...yeah, Taegu is not the best place socially...hope both of you get a chance to experience other areas of Korea as well.

[@teegraciela]

+zaneivy I've been to a few place. Daejeon has been the best as far as Korean hospitality. It truly changed a lot of my views of living here.

[@Moonmoon-rh1mc]

Why is corn and cheese such a popular combo over there. It looks like the contents of a stomach

[@balortsanta1612]

Kpop is an American pop on LSD.

[@Fairygodmother5690]

omg!!!! tiffany has d cutest smile ever

[@teegraciela]

+datonenigeriangal # #heyboo lol thanks

[@glitzyhxve]

my mom's name is Candise and she's light skinned and my aunt's name is Tiffany and she's dark skinned and you look almost identical to her haha

[@teegraciela]

+Alyssa Renae hahaha you were MEANT to watch this video!

[@Khyboh]

Best phucking video, ever!!! You have completely cured my desire to move to Korea. #Can we be friends in real life.

[@dorajam4503]

OMG ive been saying that alot ... some kpop fans are even doing kpop vs hip-hop ... like bitch how does kpop win... LIKE HOWWW ...

[@dctlovely3556]

K-pop fans are "fanatics" for those pretty looks. K-pop labels know exactly who to market their "product" to, and how to market that "product" to keep their fan-base, and the money, coming in.

[@어딘가에-m5i]

But... We don't hate you ....

[@primeministerofjoemalia962]

you can say what you want about kpop. but america has also adopted martial arts in there action movies from asia like wesley snipes, van damme, keanu reeves in matrix. if it wasnt for asian martial arts movies, american action movies would still be fighting like john wayne with boring ass fight scence like one punch knock outs. ufc is also mostly asian and brasilian martial arts judo, muay thai, aikido, and brasilian jiu-jitsu.

[@teegraciela]

+Bat Man yes and we refer to all of those things as what they are- foreign fighting styles. What's your point?

[@cityofstarz]

So why did you (Tiffany) go to Korean then?

[@Proutprutproutprout]

you don't go to place just because you already loves them. You go to place to discover them. And even if you loved them before, its like having a crush on someone the more you get to know a lover the more you will see the good and the bad, doesn't mean you can't love them overall.

[@cityofstarz]

Elodie Coquillat I beg to differ. The initial reason for going there should be a desire to go there because you like things about the place. I watched her love and hate videos and I got the overall impression she disliked Korea more.

[@iamnemoo]

I've lived in Korea for like 3 years and most foreigners become washed out and bitter after a couple of years. You can find sections on the Waygook forum dedicated just to for people rant and get things off their chest. Trust me, I know plenty of people of can't wait to get the fuck out of Korea but most of us our trying stick it out for an x amount of time for financial reasons. Overall, Korean culture just causes most foreigners to run for the hills even if they like the job. That's why most long timers laugh at people who desperately want to come to Asia, yea it seems nice from a naive and no experience perspective, but after time you get burned out.

[@cityofstarz]

Athena Well that's unfortunate

[@anyakiser7164]

+Frantzie Bazile hey, you said that you were in Korea for a year due to travel? is that correct? how were you able to get an alien card to stay there for that long? were you by any chance an English teacher in Korea?

[@ddbob1]

Lol I have a love hate relationship with kpop so i get this totally lol

[@mikejj781]

You guys should have started of by explaining like how you guys are in Korea or the situation

[@LadyCharity]

Was in agreeance til y'all mentioned the food (it really depends on who made it imho) and kpop (even though I only follow two groups but still lol...)

[@teegraciela]

+anointed2wait Hahaa. To each his own. K-pop, not for me. Maybe if I spoke Korean I could appreciate it more. ¯\(ツ)/¯ we do mention foods we like in our "5 Things We Love About Korea" video.

[@wowzerssmith5027]

YAAAS HAIR!!!

[@natali1856]

The spitting! I find it so gross. & people taking pictures of me on the subway.

[@tyrantscott963]

missed alot of the video because your editing i guess but Tiffany is a sexy chocolate , military is what drives Korea but i do get it why you gals hate the "newbies/boots".

[@tommtom6973]

well aren't black women like least liked in most countries? I don't see why they think it's just Koreans. Even in America, most non black people do not fancy black women over other women such as Asian or white or Hispanic..etc.

[@teegraciela]

+Tomm Tom listening comprehension. We never said this happened only in Korea. Context recognition. It's a video about Korea. Not the entire world. thanks for watching!!!

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

._. first i met black or white people i scared ._. (not being racist) but because i never see people like that before ( foreigners), and then i feel comfortable with them right now. (i'm not korean but southern asia)

[@teegraciela]

+Tessa Lonika ok serious question- do you have Internet? Not trying to be sarcastic. It's always really strange to when people say they've never seen XYZ person before. Like the Internet exists guys. Please use it.

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

+SomewhereAlways Tee it happen when i was a little kid , not now 😂😂

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

+SomewhereAlways Tee when i was kid, there's no internet in my place.

[@teegraciela]

+Woozi Baby gotcha! I see it a lot in Korea from little kids but to me it reflects on the parents. How do you fail to show your child people from around the world? I used to show my niece videos of Indian festivals and European landmarks because I want her to know the world. How a parent could fail to incorporate an entire skin tone into their child's education is really peculiar to me. In Asia or otherwise.

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

+SomewhereAlways Tee it's 16 years ago there's no internet in that day. and it's pretty normal when a child get scared with a stranger right? we have a book of people from the outsiders, but the picture is different with the reality. i think is not my parents fault too, because back then we're poor, i'm lack of information,but they're still thought me that we have a different people around the world. (sorry for bad english)

[@manahilj7094]

Waaaiiiitttt the girl on the right looks like a darker version of park shin hye

[@teegraciela]

+lihanam 786 hahaha so many people have said this!

[@TheNevin92]

Haha. I'm the only good one

[@bufunga]

So why are you there? What do you like about Korea? Seems a little silly to put yourself in such situations

[@teegraciela]

+bufunga You clearly didn't watch the video as I mention it multiple times AND have pop up links. But I hope attempting to challenge us improved your day somehow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5jShqmueM-Fo9E

[@gingerandkitten]

Ok everyone is influenced by other peoples music. That's why there are so many oldies remakes. Not every song is a knockoff of some American song or whatever. Plus korean artists are like the only ones that actually write and produce their own songs and don't hire people to do it for them. I don't think yall are given kpop idols enough credit.....:(

[@preettyE]

"Plus korean artists are like the only ones that actually write and produce their own songs and don't hire people to do it for them" lol you've gotta be kidding rn

[@teegraciela]

+preettyE I'm going to let him have his fairytale.

[@gingerandkitten]

preettyE not kidding. proof is on the album

[@DesireeA842]

Those Korean Artist who do actually produce on their own are often not as popular as the ones who don't and hire others to do it for them.. Seems that even still no matter what, people still prefer the outer influences (almost specifically American) in Kpop.. wonder why.

[@abrhamhabtom2030]

i dont know korea but their music do really suck but you guys are cute specially candice.

[@abrhamhabtom2030]

경수도 what shit are u talking about that thing u call music is wack

[@abrhamhabtom2030]

경수도 but we r not talking about phillipinese music we r talking about kpop i hate ur music no offense but the movies are dope .

[@abrhamhabtom2030]

경수도 really big music industry wow keep dreaming and please dont say it is music because you are actually disrespecting the actual music.

[@abrhamhabtom2030]

경수도 why do keep going back to philippines gosh we r fucking talking about korean music u said fake butt blabla what about the men who looks more like woman than men.

[@SINGINGINPUBLICMaryLee]

piece of TRASH SCREAMER! Filipino Just Who the hell are you? Are you phinoy? As a Korean, people can say their opinion~ Just accept that...

[@jennyexo-l5092]

well kpop isn't the only ones that copies as far as with music,i mean im not saying that they don't,they do and i heard songs that they copied from american singers like for ex:snsd with their song "run run devil" it originates from a song from kesha, but america singers also copys music from other singers too and try to be like other singers like try to copy their style/beat of music or fashion like nicki minaj tryna be like and look like lil kim or lady gaga that tries to copy madonna by trying to dress like her ect.)like wtf but back to what i was saying,everyone copies each other,u can't say it annoys or piss u off that kpop copies american music they're just "inspired" by american music, just like everyone else does,is that bad(?) everyone does it,not just kpop,american singers copy too weither its music,fashion,music videos ect.) i defend kpop cuz im a kpop lover and when there are things that r said and r not right or not 100% true i gotta say something 😊

[@teegraciela]

+jenny ibarra 😂😂😂 Nicki minaj is like Madonna?! How sway?!? You're love for Kpop outweighs common sense. Good luck with that.

[@jennyexo-l5092]

+SomewhereAlways Tee lol i said nicki is tryna act like "Lil kim" as far as with copying her music ect.) dunno if u read my comment right or not, btw i still have my common sense so dunno wachta saying, i ain't tryna hate on guys,everyone has their opinion and i respect that, but u accusing only kpop of copying american hip pop,r&b,rap like u be making it sound like they r the only ones that do it, EVERYONE DOES IT, btw no american singers r original with their music anymore.

[@jennyexo-l5092]

+jenny ibarra they are just copies of copies of music thats been done by other american singers,and as far as my love for kpop,it won't shadow my judgment to just side with only kpop so i agree with u on the fact "some" kpop bands copy american music but disagree with the fact kpop is the only ones that copy music from other genres,cuz its not true

[@arose4u2]

I love pickled anything do I bet I will love the food

[@whatsyoproblem8464]

just subscribed.

[@teegraciela]

+Whats yo problem? Thanks :)

[@Kpop_Metalhead]

Wow, with the exception of the sidewalks and the food comment none of these things were indicative of Korea that could be anywhere that you're talking about. But let's go into a little bit more detail. 1. seriously you're talking about people borrowing from artists being inspired by other artists? Have you not listened to the radio today- most of it is samples from other artists?! And you can bet if someone sampled something they had to pay for it. And you can't understand why black people like it? You obviously don't have ears-most of it is better than American pop music, better dancing and beautiful people. 2. I don't know where you're eating that you're having unflavored food or only spicy food but you need to venture out somewhere else. Seriously you are not in the US you will have to open your mind to other foods and flavors. 3. why would anyone talk to you if you don't speak the language? if a Korean came to the United States and went to Alabama they're not going to find many people who speak Korean they would have to know English. 4. I know you are not talking about anyone else's education system compared to the crappy one that the US has and how little you have to do to graduate. I could keep going but let's stop here.

[@Kpop_Metalhead]

+Frantzie Bazile Dude I believe in the video she said hey if you have comments add them below. Opinions are like assholes...everybody has one.

[@teegraciela]

+Marsha Reznor yes by all means voice your opinion. Instead of simply voicing yours you tried (and failed) to read me. I'm glad my videos sparked such a colorful response however.

[@JudyPenelope]

It's suprising to me that you find kpop that copied music genre. True there's a lot of plagiarism but you can't deny american music doesn't. Or these so called "originals". Sound and beats move around and r reused soooo many times that u can't really say which is original and which is not. I think kpop still brings some new things to music genre and has definitely been very influencal for the music of new generation.

[@teegraciela]

+marii_h -___________- you're trying really hard to make this a gray area. It's black or white. Kpop takes entire melodies, beats and sometimes lyrics from American (usually Black) artists. 😑

[@Mariel_ing]

I can't say I agree or disagree about the things they hate about Korea. Why ? Because I have never been in Korea. I don't know why so much tell them to go back to their country or something like that. I mean guys... They didn't say they didn't like Korea. They even did a video about what they like about Korea too. So why so much hate ! I can understand that you are sad or disappointed because you had or have a different vision and opinion about things they say but that does not explain some comments. I saw comments that disagree with what they said and still stay polite. Why can everyone do the same ? Thank you for giving us your opinion even if as a person who enjoy Bang Bang Bang and some other kpop songs I didn't really understand why the fact that both songs looked alike bother you I mean people from all over the world use samples and even if I don't support plagiarism I still find interesting the fact that a tune or melody can have different lives and can give different feelings... Sorry for my broken English and Have a good Day everyone :)

[@Mariel_ing]

I also didn't understand why you said that you don't understand how black people can listen to Kpop Well, I am black and even if I am not what we call a Kpop guru or fan, I don't think a skin color is what will tell you in advance what you are allowed to like or what you don't

[@babieusagi_4338]

So freaking true like what? Black people are suppose to dislike and like the same things??? No everyone is different, people need to stop with this skin color bullshit, your skin doesnt determine who you are and what you like.

[@teegraciela]

+Mayoushira because the ones I've encountered don't like English pop- but like Korean pop that is more monolithic. It's strange to me.

[@teegraciela]

+Fluffy Fairy skin color? What? Girl, bye! My momma is beige. #RainbowLove

[@ItstheDxnDuhh]

(Tiffany pls don't kill me if you read this! haven't finished the vid but i love it so far) But Tiffany you remind me of crazy eyes from OITNB

[@teegraciela]

+Little Miss S. Now you KNOW you're foul for that. 😑 #youtriedit

[@ItstheDxnDuhh]

+SomewhereAlways Tee Sorry! Didn't mean to offend you!! But I meant like the actress of her! Anyways again I'm sorry!! 😢😢

[@teegraciela]

+Little Miss S. Hahahaha it's all good girl! I've been called worse. Uzo is dope.

[@arose4u2]

Omg the transitions that cut you off every other word is making this difficult to watch

[@teegraciela]

+Alexandra Graham it was my first video. If it's that problematic... Don't watch.

[@yoonik4899]

feel unsafe? because of drunk ppl fighting each other or pass out ont the street?try dealing with guns in usa lolfood? need time get use too or may not lol don't try too hard to look for greasy,salty food so much loland most korean ppl don't speak english so when you try to talk to them they will run loland far as music gos i dont like too much about k-pop

[@teegraciela]

+Yooni Kim Candice is actually from a very safe middle class suburb. But that was cute... I see what you tried to do there.

[@ezclean7022]

horrible video. if ur in a country learn the culture!! embrace it use it as a learning experience instead of judging it. wow u don't like the food ? the people? the teaching system?? aren't you teachers? smh u didn't even learn the language!!? wow, how offensive.

[@teegraciela]

+pretty money yo momma.

[@ezclean7022]

+SomewhereAlways Tee lmaoo

[@fateema0g58]

I like Kpop especially bts looooove 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kanwala.2035]

It was a bit annoying while listening that you guys started talking to each other and interrupting yourselves..it was a bit chaotic and would have been much better with a nice structure

[@teegraciela]

+Kanwal A. We're not taking suggestions at this time. But thanks for offering yours.

[@ikondeservesbetter260]

How is Big Bang's Bang Bang Bang similar to Ay Bay Bay??? Bang ×3 follows with a beat drop while Ay Bay Bay repeats itself throughout the song. Sometimes Korean pop does take a lot from American pop, but this is just being plain butthurt smh

[@teegraciela]

+Lamia Alasal the hook is the same cadence and beat in both songs. the beat drop in one copies the repetitive beat in the other. If I only copy one part of someone's essay- isn't it still plagiarism? You don't need to copy the entirety of something to still copy part of it.

[@jakedempsey5405]

You hate the culture, food, music, etc. why are you in Korea then?

[@-kohakuma-]

She already answered this multiple times

[@teegraciela]

+Aaf F you are the real MVP! Thank you for responding for me lol

[@-kohakuma-]

+SomewhereAlways Tee Anytime, my dear!

[@codebrker24]

the reason Kpop sounds like the 90's is because most of the Black producers from that era work with most artist's there, and yes the public is not aware because the government wants it that way. Their government helped create Hallyu to promote Korea They should however make it known that collaborAtion with Western cultures hasten in practice

[@dctlovely3556]

Unfortunately, though, many western k-pop fans don't know where the musical interpretation directly derives from either. A lot of western k-pop fans tend to be stuck in a small bubble, and do not listen to a lot of music styles. I see an immense amount of hateful, ignorant comments online about western music, and these same fans have no idea that the k-pop song or entertainer they are currently listening to is an exact copy/sample from a particular western song or western entertainer. And, they are willing to fight to the death to prove otherwise.

[@Kpop_Metalhead]

Wow, with the exception of the sidewalks and the food comment none of these things were indicative of Korea that could be anywhere that you're talking about. But let's go into a little bit more detail. 1. seriously you're talking about people borrowing from artists being inspired by other artists? Have you not listened to the radio today- most of it is samples from other artists?! And you can bet if someone sampled something they had to pay for it. And you can't understand why black people like it? You obviously don't have ears-most of it is better than American pop music, better dancing and beautiful people. 2. I don't know where you're eating that you're having unflavored food or only spicy food but you need to venture out somewhere else. Seriously you are not in the US you will have to open your mind to other foods and flavors. 3. why would anyone talk to you if you don't speak the language? if a Korean came to the United States and went to Alabama they're not going to find many people who speak Korean they would have to know English. 4. I know you are not talking about anyone else's education system compared to the crappy one that the US has and how little you have to do to graduate. I could keep going but let's stop here.

[@teegraciela]

+Marsha Reznor you put a lot of thought into this. bless you girl!