Are Koreans Racists? | Korea street interview

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[@TravelingFoodie22]

I only visited South Korea for 2 weeks and yes it got a little frustrating the staring which was mostly from older people. Once a lady looked rudely at me but I gave it right back. However, there were times Koreans made me cry because of their kindness which I experienced more of that than rudeness. I thought I would come to Korea and just consider it a new experience to cross off my bucket list, however I fell in love and want to go back. Honestly, it was not as bad as I expected and again so many Koreans were friendly to me especially once I spoke my intermediate low Korean with them. I highly recommend going and remember there is racism everywhere. I live in the US and when I am in parts of the south I tense up too. The racism here is worse and more dangerous.

[@derekb4977]

I think it's because they want to keep the birth line and it's like if foreigners are only going there to get with asians it's obviously that the more this happens the less Asian countries there are that's how I see it.

[@MFYouTube683]

Have you seen France? England? Italy? Sweden? Denmark? Germany? Other people have a stronger culture. And even though we all love the globalised mindset, other people watch and learn. I don‘t mind that it‘s still normal in some places when we are made to understand that we‘re not part of their cultures, that we are welcome as guests but not the same.

[@derekb4977]

@@MFKZbin683 that's why I think we need to stop appropriating that culture and trying to mix, if we did that the asain bloodline will die out that's how I see it, it should only be asians in Korea ect, take that information with you people need to learn.

[@grace2128]

​@@derekb4977who are you talking about Who appropriates the Korean culture you or us because for us it's the opposite

[@kevin_aldo]

You live in US thats the reason, korean mostly racist to other asian people

[@rajdeepsaha439]

Instead of asking foreigners what they think about racism in Korea, ask Koreans how they feel about discrimination as a criminal offence.

[@fsmprophet8319]

Yeah just asked the Nazis if they did anything bad I'm pretty sure they're going to say, nien we didn't do anything

[@rajdeepsaha439]

@@fsmprophet8319 you didn't get my point they don't like any law against discrimination.

[@samanthaGmusica]

Thank you for being so open minded about this topic and learning directly from the people!

[@brotato654]

yes. Especially to SOUTHEAST ASIANS. The hate towards SEA people are crazy and sad

[@user-hc3nu0in6f]

Koreans value competition and defeating others. And they have no consideration for the weak at all. Korea is a country at the peak of materialism and lookism in the world. Koreans blatantly discriminate against Southeast Asians, South Asians, Muslims, and blacks. Koreans even hate Chinese, Japanese, and Taiwanese people who look similar to them. They call Chinese people 'Chaang-keh', Japanese people 'choke-pah-ri' and Taiwanese 'Sum-Chaang-keh'

[@Mrs.KeiBang]

Really enjoyed this one! Keep up the good work!!

[@loucampbell7442]

Enjoy your videos, you are a great interviewer.

[@Fog_and_Stone]

Great content, I enjoyed your guests and found their thoughts, comments and experiences very interesting.

[@platystrophia]

I love your series of provocative questions!

[@vickiedemand112]

Everyone seems to be making excuses for the racism in South Korea. Thankfully they don’t experience it from everyone.

[@purpleprincessa]

I noticed that too. They kept giving excuses for them as to why they had behavior that is blatantly unacceptable, not there, not anywhere.

[@propertymanager9149]

@@purpleprincessa get your head out of your ass casual racism against asians is generally accepted everwhere

[@jeanmeyer6461]

Planning my trip to Asia and S.Korea in my plans and loving your vids … informative and entertaining, especially your risqué interviews are hot 🔥 😂

[@rimo10]

Love your videos! This is making me want to go to Korea . I’m so curious what kind of experience I would have. I’ve been to China and people have stared and taken pictures of me. I told them that I wasn’t anyone famous but I understood it was because there aren’t many people who look like me over there 😂. I’m American but I have Dominican and Lebanese ancestry.

[@TravelingFoodie22]

As a POC that went to Korea back in June honestly it can make you feel out of place with the staring but truthfully I had so many nice experiences with Korean people. Honestly they are much more friendly than Americans. Like if I looked lost they would voluntarily come up to me and help me and once when trying to find my residence a lady saw I was lost and not only tried to redirect me but walked with me...later when I was still lost and asked a couple to point me in the right direction the man stopped to grab my luggage and personally take me there and he and his wife chatted with me the whole time and were so friendly. You will get the stares at times but from my experience they were so sweet and I want to go back.

[@stevenbabe3288]

I found the people you interviewed to be wonderful and really understanding. I loved their attitudes and advice. We are going to Korea this sept so hope we don’t experience issues.

[@jobwow3616]

지금 한국생활 어떻습니까?

[@MyStarlightSky]

You are fine if your skin is white, thats what most who visit korea say

[@damirmujkic3270]

Why u going there for foolishness

[@UnnamedHumanOnEarth]

This is so interesting I love these videos

[@Sarah-ch6yu]

Hey Shy, I was wondering if you can do a video about the Asian-American (or Western-born Asians like Asian-Canadians, British Asians in general etc.) experience in Korea? As someone who's currently living in South Korea as a non-Korean American born Asian (also not of East Asian ancestry), my experience is quite unique and different compared to my black/white or Asian foreigner friends/acquaintances' experiences. I don't see many videos about it so I was wondering if you would do this idea one day? I kind of want to see if they have similar experiences to mine. I'd love to watch it.

[@elphie2390]

It’s because you don’t deal with that… like anywhere 🤡

[@jesgfccc]

I second this! What's their reaction when they see asian people talking english

[@cocaineminor4420]

​@@jesgfcccdon't really know about Korea but pretty normal in Japan , china and southeast Asia

[@cocaineminor4420]

​@@jesgfcccsome will think your Singaporean or Malaysian because they tend to speak in English

[@cocaineminor4420]

​@@jesgfcccif you say your American they will be like ???

[@skylou1189]

How did this video end up with you being called old again 😂😂 But seriously thank you so much for always taking the time to find interesting people to talk to about these hot topic issues 🙏

[@silvervixen007]

Even if it is just ignorance, I don't think it's right. If you don't treat anybody your own race or national that way then don't treat foreigners that way either.

[@NsTheName]

I agree, but try to imagine being in a country where every person you've ever seen looks like you. You see people of other races, but they're on TV so it's almost like they don't really exist. Then suddenly one day there's someone new who looks nothing like you or anyone you've ever seen. I can't even imagine what that would feel like. Korea is changing in lots of good ways, but change takes time. The more foreigners visit and live in Korea, the better it will get. As of 2021 there were just over 851,000 Chinese immigrants in Korea (most of whom were ethnically Korean but were born and raised in China) and then a tiny miniscule 145,724 were from the United States and the vast majority of these people were still either part Korean or were adopted from Korea. All of the other diverse ethnicities there were even smaller numbers . Give them grace while they're meeting new people and expanding their horizons.

[@youknowwhoiam6057]

​@@NsTheNamethank you for your comment!

[@NsTheName]

@@youknowwhoiam6057 You're welcome ❤️❤️

[@dahliangrant579]

@@pruitv3 Where I'm from, foreigners are treated very well.

[@sprucemoose8476]

Travel the world and you’ll find it happens everywhere to anyone. You won’t be treated like a local if your not one.

[@BearingMySeoul]

The gun stereotype is an AMERICAN thing. I had students ask if I had a gun and I said, "No. I'm not a gangster! Only gangsters need guns." And he was like, "Teacher Mike [a white guy] said he has one!" The student told me he thought all Americans have guns and laughed that I basically called my coworker a gangster. 🤣 Having lived in Korea 5.5 years, dude at 8:41 is spot on. Seoul is awesome. Korea is cool. The experience is what you make of it.

[@ljp2]

I agree with what the last girl said. I lived in Korea for a year for a study abroad program and before I went there, I watched a lot of videos on youtube and tiktok from people saying negative experiences about it. I won't lie and say that it didn't worry me, but after I got there, I tried my best to be really open-minded and understanding. With that attitude, I had the most wonderful experience of my entire life. I did not experience any racism or xenophobia. I am from America and I'm black mixed with Filipino. Every Korean person I met was so friendly, kind and accommodating to me. I even got many compliments from Koreans that I was pretty and nice. Learning the language is very important because it shows them that you are putting in effort into understanding their culture as well. It's really important for people to take others' experiences with a grain of salt because your experience may be completely different. Reply

[@PoussinNoNeko]

Honestly, a lot of times, I heard about racism, I thought those people were just too sensitive, they would get offended by the smallest things, and talked a lot about micro-agressions. Another thing I noticed is that, in order to be more interesting on YT or get the sympathy from others, there would go as far as blowing up events that might have just been curiosity.

[@user-gr4cv9uh4v]

Most of them have never actually been to Korea. I think they are spreading lies because of their sense of inferiority to the country

[@khalove69]

This was great listening to different experiences. To be honest if a club originally says no foreigners then change mind for whatever reason I wouldn't even want to accept.

[@yagirlmac8651]

So good! 😃

[@user-sr5kj6ej9z]

This is difficult stuff, but I think just because of how much exposure to American media S. Korea has, they're faring pretty well in globalization, considering how they've been a homogenous country forever. But I honestly don't know if Korea's ever gonna be as multicultural as countries like Canada or the US. So the awkwardness for "foreigners" will always be there. But as long as you have a core group of friends and network, you're good. Looking past these things, I think Korean people are generally pretty nice and have a lot of civic consciousness. This is genuinely true.

[@riaconradt2554]

A lot of times curiosity or discomfort in something new is mistaken for racism. But really you can find racism in every country, sometimes it’s just not as overt.

[@inquisitorsteele8397]

Is treating you as a suspect without doing anything wrong count as curiosity as well? Because I'm swear that they're believed I'm going to commit crime or already commit crime or something when I visit there several years ago.

[@bryanjp79]

I think the answer is yes. I have encountered a lady shouting at me at the escalator just because my skin is slightly darker despite being Asian. Although I couldn't get exactly what she was saying, she was yelling at me saying I am a bad person and following her.

[@ad8942]

You should have given it right back to her...and noone came to yr defence

[@binnie8559]

by the way, how do you know why the lady shouted at you because of your skin color while you didn't understand what she was saying? if it was simply because of your skin color(which i don't believe), the lady was Not normal. maybe she was suffering a mental illness it wasn't a mental illness, this can't be possible

[@jazelmurphy1171]

I used to have a Korean student in the Philippines who was studying at Brent School (International School in the Philippines). He got annoyed when his seatmate was a Nigerian...

[@Yasmine11011]

Hypocritical people from specific countries accuse Korea of being racist. It's interesting how they act like there is less racism in their country. I often see people from countries who have committed and are currently committing genocide against minorities complaining which makes me laugh. Most of you will know which ones.

[@celxoirealyx]

Stereotypes has to come from somewhere buddy this is not accusations. A Korean dude on the internet threw racial slurs to this Indonesian girl look it up. A famous mukbang KZbinr throwing jabs and making fun of accents from another 3rd world Asian country (I forgot which one). A Filipino girl who lived in the US at that time got thrown racial slurs and her country mocked/insulted by South Koreans because her tattoo look like the rising sun in an out of context way. And then there's this cancelKorea movement where people make memes about the racism in Korea. Like I said stereotypes has to come from somewhere. And I personally faced racism in my country not by my fellow countrymen but Korean tourists 🤷‍♂️ in the Philippines there's a stereotype flying around that amongst these 3 Oriental Asians, the Chinese are loud and extroverted. The Japanese are shy and introverted. The Koreans however are maliciously haughty.

[@Chris193_]

Nah Koreans are racist against Chinese or any Asians of color because they aren’t lighter in complexion and they like to brag about their country being a first world country compare to any Asian countries. It’s funny when they go to Latin America, Europe or the US we all see them as Chinese 😂. Karma is real.

[@June_Yue]

racism is wrong, period. Just because they are hypocritical doesn't make racism right in Korea. Be the bigger person and do what is right.

[@s7449]

I visited Korea in April and had a beautiful time. I didn't experience any racism at all. I had people stare, but there wasn't any rudeness behind it. I had braids, and no one touched my hair, or was disrespect toward my personal space. Everyone was so very kind. I didn't experience any of this as a black woman while visiting.

[@twistedbliss58]

Congratulations, do you want a cookie?

[@Gamerboy-gl7di]

​@twistedblno no she wants Korean milk products

[@HappyGnoux]

I feel every countries have mean people. So some people like that are probably in south korea, but it's the same everywhere. for the rest of the interactions, i would say it sounds more like curiosity and ignorance (and some from fear of the unknown), because it's not infos they have the occasion to learn about often. touching the hair, i've had that happen to me in my own country, because i have very long hair, so women and girls often touch it and then say "oh sorry! i just grabbed them as a reflex! they're pretty...etc." so i guess it's the same in korea. they think it's cool and they've never seen it before, so they're curious and the reflex of human beings for that is touching ^^

[@downundabrotha]

I actually love the Staring 😂 I'm like Yes you are basking in my Glory sis lmao

[@Kt-cn2rq]

🤣

[@jasmineuelese730]

the first guy love his answers and all he shared.

[@marwabb9469]

I will not gonna generalise it cuz it’s not only Korean issue but unfortunately i treated with racist by one of Korean teachers on one of the classes on language app cuz I was Arabic he kicked me out of the class without even hearing me talking 😅, I felt shocked and uneasy at that day and even more traumatised to talk with someone from there but i can say it’s everywhere ppl getting worse and worse

[@FirstLast-tp8bm]

You should interview Korean people who grew up in the US. Not a single day went by where someone didn't shout "ching chong" at me or pull the corners of their eyes to the side or call me Mulan or tell me to go back to my country. One time a teacher told my sister "your people don't need extra credit." One time my family tried to get food from the food bank and they told us "we don't give potatoes to Chinese people." My coworker asked what my race was and when I told her she said "let me see your eyes...you're not Korean!" and then did the slanty eyes thing. Sometimes when I speak to people they pretend they can't understand my accent even though I'm a native English speaker. My coworkers made me translate for a **Japanese** family, and when I tried to explain to them that I'm sorry and I'm actually Korean not Japanese, they told me they spoke English! I mean, are we seriously going to keep asking if Koreans are racist and not make a single video asking if Americans are racist??

[@propertymanager9149]

No American is never racist it’s a perfect melting pot of a country that never does wrong 😂😂😂😂 while pregnant Korean woman get murdered in the street of seattle and news refuse to cover it nationally and multiple Asian women get murdered and chopped up by white spouse

[@Tamarlane389]

Sorry to hear that. You have my sympathy This is a about Koreans in Korea, these two different scenarios are entirely possible. I’m married to Korean lady and yet I have suffered racism in Korea. Btw, I never had any issue in China or Japan during much longer visits, in Korea, it was pretty much instant racism.

[@kevin_aldo]

You deserve that🤣🤣🤣

[@salami9164]

@@kevin_aldowtf is wrong with you.. nobody deserves racism

[@salami9164]

as an american myself i can definitely say the racism in america is way worse. like torture almost and it’s somehow still normal here.. very sorry to hear your story i hope everything is okay now?

[@user-gy5qy5rg8d]

Your English is good. Did you go to English school somewhere in Asia or study in U.S.?

[@rajdeepsaha439]

The problem isn't just a few racist Koreans the real problem is how the law is dealing with them . The whole of Korean society doesn't like anti discriminatory law so politicians just ignore this issue, that should be a real concern. As the lady said she officially filed a complaint but didn't get any response.

[@abena8339]

I really dislike the sentiment: “a lot foreigners don’t understand racism vs curiosity.” It’s old and played out. Especially if the person saying they experienced racism has first hand experience in the country. Has gone and visited or lived there themselves. Then statements like those become patronizing and gas lighting. As if the person who experienced something can’t distinguish what they experienced.

[@propertymanager9149]

Koreans dont have white guilt. we never enslaved black people and created whole science justifying treating other minorities as lesser than white. It is fucking lauughable to assume america or europe with supposed multiculturalism is progressive. the only reason these countries have black people or continue to push the idea of melting pot is because they raped colonized and destroyed cultures. Sorry we dont have a super fuckign racist past and dont feel the need to apologize for it. The only thing koreans should apologize for is pure naive ignorance. Let me know the last the someone was violently assaulted for hate crime in korea. OH WAIT YOU CANT YOU CAN ONLY BITCH ABOUT NOT BEING ALLOWED IN MOTHERFUCKING CLUBS WHEN PREGNANT KOREAN LADY GETS SHOT AND KILLED AND NOONE GIVES A FUCK IN AMERICA

[@Raj-vg9yt]

Have you seen indians and Pakistanis not allowed to club.

[@Kt-cn2rq]

The dude interviewing is from Texas. I wasn't expecting him say that. When people ask me where I am from Australia but married to American husband for 14 years and still have the accent but getting the Texas accent too at times. Guess when live somewhere for a while you pick up the accent 😄

[@msbao517]

I was there in June 2023 and YES they are definitely racists (but it’s mostly older people)….they were racist towards us and we are ASIANS. Koreans are more racists towards other Asians, but surprisingly they’re more nicer to Westerners.

[@Oppa_91]

Exactly. They discriminate their own, defectors from North Korea, and even native South Koreans who “aren’t as pretty as the beauty standard” but white people (who have been trafficking their women on American military bases since the Korean War) get worshipped. It’s fucked up! I love Korea but I can’t with this! It’s so upsetting!

[@u2rwise1]

I won't judge an entire country of the actions of a few. The food was wonderful, and I did meet some Korean people who were kind, but at this time I have no plans to ever go back there.

[@btsmamabear4257]

This didn't happen to me but another person who happens to be black. They were walking down the street and a korean man who looked to be no older than maybe 25 literally spat on her. I can't help but wonder if I would have been treated the same being a white woman. Either way its not good. It is sad how things like this happen in this day and age.

[@tomaip]

So why do successful black people live in white areas? lmao.

[@tupums]

He was just curious, but not racist - so he spat on her.

[@camret6]

​@@tupums 😂

[@keree7549]

Merci beaucoup pour cette belle vidéo toute en simplicité et en sincérité. J'ai aimé le fait que vous avez interrogé des femmes et hommes noirs du quotidien. J ai vu certaines interviews et on dirait que l' animateur se sentait obligé d' interroger des personnes noires forcément très belles. Alors que là chacun peut se reconnaître c'est plus réaliste. Merci pour votre humour 😊

[@conniead5206]

I figure it is more about culture clash than race. If you go to a country and even subconsciously expect them to accept everything you normally do, things are not going to go well. Even if you look the same or similar. If you are a different race, you will likely think they are racist rather than not liking how you act.

[@flowr530]

Can you make a content about asking other people's number on the street ?

[@idahoffstuen8025]

The people who was interviewed was beautiful ❤

[@nomadicartist3072]

My friend just got back from South Korea. She’s Indian and has a dark complexion. She absolutely hated it. She got turned away from clubs and her Asian friends were let in (they were Chinese). Really heartbreaking to hear all her stories. South Korea needs to stop living in the olden times and quit with the racism. Very disappointing.

[@StyleswithCourtney]

Plenty of Chinese aren't allowed either

[@robynbrowne1277]

I went to china for the first time for a seminar and it was 21 of us from an island in the caribbean and we all got together and counted how many times we got stared, who has taken our picture secretly ( some asked ) and who got their hair touched. That girl with the long pink pants was right like i felt some reason unwanted for the first couple days from the stares but got used to over the couple weeks.

[@bdat]

This is cool to watch cause I’m currently in Seoul and it’s…interesting. I’ve noticed everytime I walk by a group of Koreans I hear them giggle and laugh as soon as they pass by me. I always try to not think it’s me but then I’ll see them walk past anyone else or even some white people and they’ll be normal. Long story short it is annoying but overall the city is still amazing and it seems like a place that you need to really expand your thinking with and try to understand not judge

[@arielbosquit]

FACTS

[@tc2334]

The whole not being allowed into a club thing is so wild to me. I live in China and nothing like that would ever happen here. 😂 Chinese businesses want money from people of all races. 😅

[@joesama3282]

Sadly the "anti-discrimination" has always failed to pass the laws in Korea, mainly due to their lack of foreigner exposure for decades, while their economy are growing at rapidly speed but their social reform is rather slow. Foreigners in Korea are made up of just around 3.2% and only 1.7% actually do have household across the nation, which is relatively low rate if you compared to other developed asian countries, many koreans are still stuck at homogeneity values. It will take couple few years as their government is thinking of bringing more mirgant workers due to the low birth rate. Some clubs across Asia and exclusive scene in London, Sydney, LA or NY do have their company policy on "foreigner quota", so it is not wild rather because club is all about the "vibe" sometimes too many foreigners inside can kill off the vibe it is just cultural differences in work business. It doesn't matter where you're from or what race you are, to the local clubs the locals will always be the VIP because they come regularly and spending power are from them compared to some random toruists that not bringing in max of 5 pax to spend on their premium bottle and services. The club in China simply let you in for two reasons. One... the safety measure is thin, but you pay a cheap price to get in so not much of quailty to expect. Two... the club is kinda "dead vibe" so obviously they want more customers to come in. South Korea and Japan are rocking in the same situation, for Japan the nation are highly conservative hence why they mostly catering to their own kind instead. Simply put the South Korean and Japanese can be polite and hospitality to foreigners that come to their country, but when bonding to see their nature side it will take longer and tougher time for them to be open. If you want a hardcore party with freedom, go to Thailand. If you want a more organized, safety and abit of westernized vibe with foreigners go to Singapore or Hong Kong. If you are Black or someone holding a South Asian passport (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) don't go because there's a sightly higher percentage some clubs will reject you, mainly it was based on the racial stereotype and reputation the club owner simply want to avoid any cops raiding their club losing money for a night. Unfortuately this is the reality

[@tc2334]

@@joesama3282 Thanks. I’ve actually lived in China for seven years and no clubs anywhere discriminate against foreigners. No matter how upscale or trashy. Yes, there those that cater to foreigners like I’m Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Beijing, but there aren’t places that would deny foreigners for the sake of a vibe or any other reason. This is something I’ve only exclusively seen South Korea and Japan. Never seen it any other country and I’ve been traveling the area as a westerner for almost 10 years now. But yeah, despite being the more hip and fashionable country for westerners to go to, South Korea seems to be less welcoming than would be expected. On the filpside, China, the one everyone expects to be not as welcoming, is actually really laid back in a lot of aspects.

[@joesama3282]

@@tc2334 Well thanks to Deng for opening the gate to the world economy after he fully awared on how the era under the dictatorship of Mao basically destroyed every culture social aspect in China. The modern China value on meritocracy and it also the reason for the lead to collapse of the last Qing Dynasty in 1910s, but before it intention to leap for peace and harmony then the Japanese occupation happened which ruined their first step. Thankfully they pick it up in the 80s to where they are now as global superpower. I actually used to lived in Guangzhou for 3 years so I understand from your point stand of view. In order to understand the geographical cultures, you do indeed have to go to that country and experience yourself. The problem nowadays was the mass access of social media which seem to make the world smaller and people judge most of the time on what they see on the screen, it narrow life experience unless the government bought in bunch of CECAs workforce and MNCs industry for the people to start adapting. Millennials and Gen Z are not ready yet because it just a start of "globalization" it will take one or two decades to phased out since Boomers and Gen X will not be alive anymore As far as for China, the government sectors will need smart reform it constructing laws and be more foreigner friendly (less strict on immigration) this is ultimately what Singapore have been urging them to open up once again post-COVID. The potential reveunes to bring in more international artists and DJs will thrive in tourism making Southeast Asia and East Asia more popular and affordable destination. China must not only depends on infrastructure building and networking, but also promo their chinese as well and they did recently in term of entertainment like movies/dramas, games, music, etc. Furthermore some of the Southeast Asian countries has started to prioritize chinese mandarin to be a official education language to prospered in the world economy apart from english subject. The complexity of lawsmaker in China will need to travel all around the world and then start developing progress on laws for the principle local and friendly foreigner which can be difficult to develop because swinging both side are near impossible but to force toleration on both side of different culture. South Korean, Japan and Taiwan government are currently considering bringing in mirgant workers and friendly immigration for the "expat" then after that let it flow. If it can work for US, Canada, Austraila and Singapore, surely it will also work for them as well if they are willing to be open enough. The only downside for this was that the deep history tradition culture will soon fade away to the lessen extend knowledge and the decline of the natives, welcoming "international" into the society. But for some smaller asian countries with limited to zero natural resources, what can you do about it right? In order for stability sometimes something are necessary for long term

[@ZuLiAnO_FaRhAn]

​@@berrycute5830 korean have standard???they are mostly racist

[@cocaineminor4420]

It's true Chinese people want the money they don't care which race you are They just want the dollar dollar 💵💵💰

[@evermoore66665]

I want to apologize in advance as I really mean no offense to any Koreans here because my comment will be very controversial but I say this from my experience living in other countries and my own as I have experienced a lot of Koreans pushing their own culture and languages, and even their laws onto the people in the countries they settle in. Several times I have been told to learn Korean in order to speak with them and in one Korean restaurant they told me to leave because they don’t understand English and nothing on their menu had any English words, not even the signs outside. As much as I love and respect Korean culture and the people, it is not cool to go to someone else’s country and act like you own the place. It’s like coming into my house and telling me to leave my own room and making their own rules telling me how to live.

[@evermoore66665]

Another incident I would like to mention is that I’ve seen Koreans get mad at non Koreans who are younger than them and forcing them to treat them like a hyeong or noona which led to many fights.

[@slight.penchant]

​@@evermoore66665I didn't know people could fight because of that. I only know deference and respect towards people older than you must be

[@evermoore66665]

@@slight.penchantThe argument started off with them saying that this is not Korea and it’s not how we do things here which offended the Korean person as they retorted with saying that it’s how they were raised and that everybody should respect people even if they’re a year older than them. I wouldn’t say it led to physical fights per se, although it’s almost led to it but the arguments turned very heated. I myself have been in some quarrels regarding those issues too.

[@slight.penchant]

@@evermoore66665 In my country, most people bicker among themselves over the language spoken, whereas the foreigners are treated quite good.

[@evermoore66665]

@@slight.penchant What country are you from?

[@moveyoursoultodance6824]

Well I would say every country is racist towards others country people not only Koreans. There are many incidents happened this year in India where korean faced racism , inappropriate behaviour from people but no one talked about it. Not everyone judge you there .I know many people who are well known people in korea from other countries,many are running buisness since years ,who got married to korean or who are working with big giant like Coupang but dey haven't face racism instead of that dey got praised for looks, Talent and food. Government also two days ago announced about plan to extend foreigners contribution . At d end I would say it's everywhere 😂 including my country where people do racism within same nationality. @iamfromKorea appreciate your confidence in public to talk about such topic .

[@StyleswithCourtney]

Bs When we're Indians racist towards koreans

[@MyStarlightSky]

I watched a few kdramas and thought korea is open minded but listening to experiences of indians in korea ..I boycott everything to do with korea. I hate how they think, their hearts are black

[@user-im6fb2iz9k]

korea is not openminded

[@StyleswithCourtney]

Korea sucks

[@otakugaijin2298]

It's true. Social status are very important to these guys. If you're from the poor country, they discriminate you. So sad but that's the way it is.

[@orighomisandediare4990]

The guy said it all. Curiosity is the right word. Watch Diannainkorea or Mazelee to get the perspective of blasian marriage. I can't understand the fascination with nappy hair; neither do I understand why Koreans love curly perms. I had the celebrity status camera snapping in Delhi. Families would come up to me and ask to take pictures with them. Weird experience but I was made to feel different, or rather, exotic😊. Tokyo was a very polite society with no attention given, which was just like being at home in New York

[@underestimated1171]

Didn't Dianna's husband admit to not being physically attracted to her in the "how we met" video?

[@whateverstaymad8309]

How they racist yet they copy black people from their music and street culture

[@aryamanbhadauria1584]

How is Kpop same as hip and rap

[@fahima_study_713]

🎉🎉👌😍

[@ma_baba143]

Different forms and shapes of people in different countries due to natural phenomena. However, every person's blood color is the same, anatomically, the vital organs of the person are the same. Everyone breathes free, no matter how rich or beautiful. But why so much difference between people?

[@Oldwoman6285]

4:37 so smart how she explains ignorance

[@lakibody]

Their racism and discrimination goes outside too, there are k marts and stores in my country that said korean patrons only😅.

[@iiirenee3574]

curiosity??? or ignorance???? =BOTH

[@jm7578]

The guy at the end is telling the truth in many ways, because if you speak the local language if you partake in the local food, customs, and everything that the country offers, you’ll have a better experience. I lived in mainland China for many years. I did not have any foreign friends basically where I was at I was the only foreigner. I was able to, and still am able to speak fluent into Chinese, and it made a world of difference

[@khione4113]

my experience says yes they are

[@Jazzylikejazz]

I went for two weeks and I didn’t feel any racism. I was with 8 friends and out of the 9 of us, 8 are POC and are from different races and body shapes. I wouldn’t say we experienced racism but yeah definitely stares from the ahjussis but maybe they have never seen curves like the ones in my group. The kept staring at my two friend’s boob and butts 😅

[@jigglypuddin1345]

I lived in Korea for 2 years and one thing that is very true unfortunately is how colorist of a society South Korea is. I had a friend from Congo who refused to take the subway alone because people would stare at her with no mercy. I’ve gone to Japan many times as well and I and my friends have never experienced this type of treatment. In Korea I’ve been yelled at for speaking English on the bus/train multiple times. That’s why I always recommend my friends to go to Japan instead. It is much more foreigner friendly

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Wow hospitals in Korea different to US or Australia guess those it illegal to turn away someone hurt at a hospital. Luckily the person wasn't dying.

[@dollofasia]

Who's the guy who has braid hair? Why is he famous?!

[@Firespirit233]

I live in EU country where you don't usually see black people, so I was walking on the street and saw a black guy, he looked stylish and with cool haircut, I staired a bit, he noticed me and he stared at me back and he is like what's your problem, he thought about smth negative, though it was not the case.

[@mayathayil]

Korea is not a third world country anymore so misbehaviour is not acceptable at any cost to tourists or foreigners.... The public should grow up especially the ajjumma's and ajhussi's

[@crescentmoon2374]

Just because Korea isn’t a place third world country anymore doesn’t mean they have to assimilate the world how you see fit considering you are in their country. No misbehavior is ok but so is acting entitled to a different country. Just look at how a American woman in Dubai got arrested for screaming.

[@arielslack7015]

But the third world mentality has not left Korea that’s the problem David scooter themselves from the world for a very long time so now you have foreign people coming and they don’t know how to react to that

[@cody1212143]

Korea still haven't been in two world wars. So yes it's a third world country and a developing country too. You people don't understand that even in the "first world" countries there is places that are terrible.

[@GA-ik6pi]

Kinda interesting. I would like to see other black people from other nations, not just US being interviewed too, coz it seems that over that way, they see just black Americans and not others. I’ve had an experience for the first time Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, whereby some bloke thought me n my friend were from East or Southern Africa! As there were quite a bit there tbh. We are both of Caribbean descent, however from U.K. 🇬🇧 and I had I keep repeatedly saying to this bloke, we are NOT from East or Southern Africa. It’s like some people think that way, and that black people do not exist anywhere else, except for the US🤦🏾‍♀️. It’s nuts.

[@darkangel7248]

I agree, and not many people like Americans

[@honeststraightforward1485]

One thing that amazed me about SK is that in their culture, it's rude to stare at someone, but if they do it to you, it's ok. Racism doesn't have to be spoken to be shown, but I am afraid it's very much felt and present, especially within the younger generation. What also shocked me the most is that SK openly shows the level of homophobia within the society, but if you go in Gangnam, Iteawon, and so on, you'll find hidden in the street alleys secret saunas who are exclusively for men, and believe men these so call heterosexual or straight men, when they go there, they become who they really are, and trust me korean men are not that straight as you all may think or believe. Remember one thing, people. In SK, everything is fake. They live fake lives because of social expectations. It sounds harsh, but it's the truth, I am afraid.

[@lalapirate9203]

2:25 this isn't a racist question but a very genuine question to ask. Im black and I found myself asking " why our hand is white on the face" too. Its because the hand and feet face are less concentration of melanin, that's it

[@m.y.nasution9494]

I have both good and bad thing to say about this particular topic. My aunt was once married to a korean (they divorced later on but due to another reason). I have met his mother during their wedding ceremony; i could immediately tell Halmeoni was a sweet grandma despite our language barrier. My uncle was a kind man. Upon visiting us later they brought along his 6 y.o. nephew; he was just like any other boy his age: mischievous and full of curiosity. In short they were nice people; never once gave us any kind of impression of being demeaning nor being racist. But it's a story more than 20 yrs ago, long before kpop and samsung trends. Nowadays i see mostly bad news about koreans when it comes to their interaction with foreigners, especially fellow asians. A disaster happened at Kanjuruhan stadium on October 1st last year. Koreans' comments on social media didnt miss my attention : about us being backwards, unciviled and barbaric. So when Itaewon tragedy happened only 28 days later the thing i regret most was not the fallen victims; it was my lack of empathy towards them. 😕

[@slight.penchant]

I'd been waiting for long time such video, and it's finally out, but... The video was interesting as usual, but I'd like to hear white people's opinions, especially Slavic ones

[@ainz4677]

Some of Koreans hate the SouthEast Asian 😂

[@BischannelYT]

Yes yes every country has a racist persons. we get that the only difference between other country is "how often will you experience rasicm because of your skin color or the country you came from is poor"

[@AveryLiburd]

these answers didn’t really go deep enough.

[@user-gv2mg8zu6n]

not everyone is racist in korea, but you can find them easily.

[@PoussinNoNeko]

For real, there is more racism against SEA, because they come from poorer countries, so people will see them as lower in class, maybe it's rather classism, or a mix of both.

[@Gneskos]

It’s more of a class discrimination

[@PoussinNoNeko]

​@@Gneskos Yeah, everything goes back to class, but it becomes discrimination against skin color.

[@Gneskos]

@@PoussinNoNeko in saying this, Korea is not the only Asian country with this problem.

[@emanuelly.santos]

I would like to point out that, even though I understood the points they made, seeing someone else as exotic and, consequently, treating them as an interesting specimen of some sorts, *is* racism. Even if the person doing it doesn't know it. This "curiosity" is one jump away from being a type of microagression, and we, people of colour, shouldn't excuse it just because it's a young person, an older person, someone from the countryside, et cetera and whatever. It's still racist.

[@dwise2165]

I visited Japan and South Korea in the same month and the Koreans in Seoul seemed so rude…at least compared to the Japanese. I loved Japan. I did run into some nice people in South Korea but let’s just say I’m in no hurry to visit there again!

[@1stfiller696]

Thanks for sharing this... Help me to avoid to visit

[@Eenea]

Someone asking me about my hair is not racist. I have gotten that in the states. Someone thinking I am dangerous or dirty because I have naturally tanned skin, yes racist. Seeing so many stories about SK, I am not going.

[@YayaToure1247]

Doubt they’d want you there anyone stay where you’re wanted go to places where people look like you and stop crying

[@Eenea]

@@YayaToure1247 Well that is a boring life.

[@YayaToure1247]

@@Eenea well Honestly it’s better being with people you look like , I’d suggest going to South Korea tho because well it’s different

[@scipion-lafricain476]

How did you do to find all these black people in South Korea for your interviews??? You went only in Hongdae and Itaewon ? I know there are some of them (especially black men) also in Suwon, not far from special massage salons🤣🤣

[@ladykanun]

what’s that reaction when the woman told she will married with Korean 🤭

[@purpleprincessa]

He seemed so surprised, especially after some of the behavior she experienced from Koreans

[@underestimated1171]

Koreans aren't generally fans of dark skin and obesity, there are lots of skin lightening products on the market.

[@ladykanun]

@@underestimated1171 😂 i find that reaction quite cute~ nothing more cuz’ he seem envy her just that (if you followed him you would know, he want to get married tho). For skin products in Korea, we can’t blame cuz’ their citizens mostly have white skin…I assumed R&D section thinking only to produce for light skin shades, so products can be sell and make profits in market 😄.

[@StyleswithCourtney]

​@@ladykanunwhite people don't like Asians

[@shubhashishbag1800]

They post poster outside their restaurant and clubs that indians not allowed..

[@user-ts5pn6wg1u]

I agree that it would be racist if it is restaurant but a lot of people are not allowed in the club not just because of indian. a lot of koreans can not go into the club too. it's just their business

[@StyleswithCourtney]

Because you're dark skin

[@ckbrowne9243]

I want to go, but I would like to hear from older Black women who have visited. I'm 54 though I don't look it so I'm curious what it would be like for an older woman.

[@user-jd2rs8iw1g]

this is just my exp AS A SOUTH EAST ASIAN aite. if that person is a Korean that already go abroad and live in multicultural environment, then 90% that person will be cool to hang out with. HOWEVER, if it is the opposite, then most likely that person will kinda look down on you, unless you are white person

[@theking-ss]

I'm pretty sure the 1st black guy has been on world friends, k explorer, and haha Sammi KZbin videos

[@tc2334]

@@berrycute5830 Not only do you yourself serve a narrative, you also like your own comments. Piss off 😂

[@CristalHernandez77]

Racist definition: characterized by or showing prejudice (preconceived notion/belief), discrimination, or antagonism against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. So yes all the things that these ppl said is racism and/or xenophobia as most were prejudice. You dont have to be an extremist or want to hurt someone to be racist.

[@iwanderer4157]

Racism happens anywhere...Just be respectful wherever you are

[@cchamming3686]

I want to know how that guy is apparently famous amongst "youth" lol

[@maroonscarlet]

you should ask south east asians

[@asproman66]

if you aren't white or east asian, then you know..

[@slimreaper4326]

100 percent racist

[@kendalliv9991]

That one guy he interviewed idk how I feel about him especially when he spoke about the Club. That’s clearly racism/xenophobia just because your “known” doesn’t make it okay sweetheart…Also it is true that Ignorance is a huge thing down there when it comes to foreigners but let’s not act like it’s JUST THAT. Korea is not a third world country. So using an excuse of being ignorant or curious isn’t a pass. The internet is free & they use it the same way clearly. As for the hair in most cases that’s cultural appropriation I said what I said.

[@Pbear815]

Yes. There was some pandering in his response. He clearly was impressed with himself. He also seems to want to fit in real bad and is convincing himself that he does. I have seen others do that state side. I have a friend who does that here in America. Her first blatantly racist experience traumatized her bc she thought she blended in. I thought that no one could be that naive. Clearly, I was wrong.

[@tomaip]

It's up to us to decide whether or not. Don't pretend you guys have some qualifications. This shamelessness of foreigners is absolutely disgusting. Rather, this attitude of you makes me hate foreigners more. What did you guys leave me with?

[@jhonDP3niz]

That's right, Thailand is what they consider to be a lower level. I think it's a better place to travel.

[@bb4251]

Thailand still considers its neighbors to be lower level, it exists everywhere.

[@godofgamerzindian]

Background noise 😭😭

[@yordanakushelieva]

They wouldn't let my friends and I in three clubs in gangnam. We were 4 white and 1 black person.

[@ms2galletti]

In defense if the middle school kid, I would. also asked if met an American if they have a gun, it's so normalized in the art they put out there (movies, tv series, etc) that I kind of think every one of them has a gun.

[@marasujan4787]

한글 자막도 없네.

[@marasujan4787]

@@ven1011 채널 주인도 걍 조셍진 답다고 해야되나 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@Roma-wj1rj]

Hellooo

[@alifc1082]

I understand not having seen black people before.. But not even on TV, on internet, or read about it... How can you think the colored comes off? As for touching their hair... Again, I grew up liking African American cultural that I was seeing in movies and music, liked their hair... Later in life getting to see someone in person didn't even think about touching their hair.. Or skin, just like I don't touch any people just because. Some things I can't explain...