Candied fruit, makeup, pretty nails all come from Korea? Let's discuss why Chinese people are angry

This video all came from a few tiktoks I watched from Chinese creators complaining that Tanghulu (sugar covered fruits) is being rebranded as a Korean snack. Then I discuss about the the East Asian countries (Japan, Korea and China) and discuss the varying levels of soft power from each nation!
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[@anna.lee_jy]

Thoughts on tanghulu? Did you know it wasn't Korean? Please join the membership or donate to support the channel if you feel so inclined :) bit.ly/42ET0NU

[@YCHTT]

The fact that you keep using the term CCP when it is CPC shows how brainwashed you are by the CIA and NED propaganda. And Korea is still a semi-colony of Uncle Sam like many other so-called "democractic" societies; you know nothing about geopolitics that isn't originated from all the lies coming from western media, and your Uncle Sam master literally does not permit your country to have any social pro-labor government; read more actual facts and history; and avoid parroting US-led 5-eye state-of-the-art propaganda narratives and talking points as if they're facts. So stick with your dating show, maybe.

[@Johnson_Mk]

I didn’t know it wasn’t Korean. 😮

[@rezayaseri2790]

Finally someone talk about china bravely 💝❤KOREA FOREVER❤💝

[@xo-maria]

i am familiar with taiwanese street food, so i assumed it was taiwanese. when i encounter different dishes on my travels, i don't tend to think about where it originated from. i just enjoy the experience.

[@csnow1204]

Tanghulu is a direct translation based on the sound of 糖葫蘆 in Chinese. Actually you can find tanghulu in all kinds of fruits in Beijing, China as well.

[@tonyjung3967]

I grew up in NYC, and for along time, every Asian were assumed as Chinese and everything Asian was considered such as well. I learned I cannot control ppl thoughts and knowledge, so I just didn’t bother to be concerned nor bothered by it. Now that ppl knows about Korean things as well as Japanese, I do see ppl have learned that there is more than “one” Asian identity in ppl minds which is a big improvement even if there might be instances of confusion. So my advice is don’t let it get to you.

[@BBubblegum-ou5wq]

I really love this discussion of soft power. I think it’s never been more important for a country to have a large amount of soft power

[@myungjooraekim4435]

미처 생각 해보지 못했던 부분 까지 다시 생각해보게 되네요 그냥 단순히 중국인들 왜저렇게 화가 났나 싶었는데 그것도 이해가 되구요! 이런 컨텐츠들 너무 좋아요!

[@otojantenei]

Anna, kudos to you. You explained the problem really well. As a student of literature and someone who loves to read stories in general, I'd like to share my perspective on this matter. I've consumed a plethora of different kinds of literature from various regions and cultures (from mythologies to 17th or 18th-century literature to modern fiction). Here, I'd like to point out two popular genres of modern fiction. One is 'Murim', and the other is 'Wuxia', both revolving around flashy martial arts. Murim stories have their settings in Ancient China (sects and families like the Shaolin, Mount Hua, Wudang, Namgoong clan, Jaegal clan, etc, are prevalent in this genre). There is also a vivid depiction of corruption, social conflicts, injustice and even stuff like debauchery and adultery. Now, one will likely find this 'Murim' genre mostly in web novels and webtoons by Korean writers, whereas Chinese 'Wuxia' has a very different take on martial arts fiction. They make a high fantasy world-building, which has nothing to do with China, and the stories are also more streamlined to emphasise just the hero. I think this is an excellent example of understanding the approach taken by the global content of Korea and China. In my opinion, it is absolutely fine to say that the 'Murim' genre is a Korean creative trend, even if it depicts a Chinese setting. I won't elaborate any more, or my comment may get reported. I don't usually comment much on KZbin, but maybe the parasocial proximity I feel towards this channel got the better of me.

[@JimSmithBrazil]

During the pandemic. Tiktok Videos coming out of China that showed the harsh quarantine were removed within minutes of posting and typically those accounts were shut down. That is also why things that might be a cultural thing in China no one knows about due to the censorship in China can be rebranded in other asian countries that have a stronger social media presents. I see significantly more entertainment, social media and news out of Korea than I see out of China.

[@vildank613]

I always appreciate the fact that Korea has a good influence with soft power all aroud the world.

[@sharaineroberts8537]

Hi Anna, You did a great job discussing soft power in among East Asia. Especially given the history between Korea, Japan, and China. There's a saying, "History repeats." I am old enough to see that happening among these 3 countries. After WWII, China had the soft power of Asia, then politics. So, the soft power moved to Japan well until their economic crisis. Now it's Korea. In each case, the country with the soft power was accused of culture appropriation. So I get it. As a person who has friends from each country. I also understand why this is upsetting. That candy is popular in Korea, not from Korea. A big difference. Which should have been the title of the article you showed. But once again, capitalism sensationalist wins again. I could go on and on, but I will stop here. Anyway, great job. Love your channel ❤️

[@someotheralias]

Hong Kong and Taiwan had soft power until the CCP started imposing more in HK politics and society. The 70-90s saw the biggest impact Hong Kong had to the Asian diaspora across the globe.

[@squ34ky]

Excellent analysis!

[@kimmixerxs]

Really interesting and informative video. Liked your thoughts on soft and hard power, made alot of sense 👏🏾

[@miapark8282]

머리에 쏙쏙 들어오게 설명해주는 이런 컨텐츠 넘 좋아요!!

[@neko-fin]

Hit the nail on the head. Great video. An important topic. And not too long at all, but well done and interesting.

[@RockingMarshall]

Like your deep topics Anna. Thanks a lot for explanation and clarification. Very deeply detailed.👍👍

[@bloobox]

Super riveting video and topic of debate - would love to see more videos like this! Had never heard of 'soft/hard power' before but seems like a useful concept to help understand globalisation of cultures.

[@Gayley_xoxo]

Such an interesting video, Anna ❤ Hope you continue to make more like this! 🤗

[@christame510]

This was so interesting - thank you for your very open and honest opinions and explanations. ❤

[@annette_164]

Anna, this is why I love your content; it’s obvious that you put a lot of work into these types of vlogs. 😊You’ve actually done research and delve deeper into the subject than other creators.

[@woodwinds101]

Another informative and interesting vlog. Thank you Anna! LOVE your content. Good work!

[@riohayashi97]

I debated whether to click on this and so glad I did. Seriously-such a great discourse Anna! I'd honestly write SOFT POWER on your video title because I personally didn't even realize that was what this video was about until half way through and I would've click much faster if I knew that from the get-go 👏 PS. Your editing and inserts are so helpful and appreciated. Thank you for the details you put into these videos!

[@applemazo231]

This was a very entertaining and quite informative talking point! Throughout the video, no joke I truly thought: wow, I reckon you could be a fantastic lifestyle correspondent !!

[@lynlynlyn6226]

thank you for this brain food Anna, so many interresting points!

[@_vartist]

영상보는 동안 내내 안나님 생각에 정말 고개가 끄덕여졌고, 맞는 말이라고 생각해요 이런 영상으로 많은 외국분들이 알아가는 계기가 됐으면 좋겠습니다 속시원하네요

[@biancap.gonzalez4894]

I love these types of videos. So insightful and I learn so much. Thanks Anna! ❤

[@appy1594]

Loving these videos, Anna. Very informative and research-heavy. You don’t take your tasks lightly and it shows. I am an Indian living in the US for the 6th year now. Did not and would not have known about these subtleties if not for your video. The video was engaging, informative, and unbiased. Great job 👏🏼

[@gummymakeup]

This is a great video thank you!!!

[@Purwapada]

I recently found out about tanghulu when trying to find a victorian recipe for 'candied fruit'. basically fresh fruit thats soaked in syrup so the water is replaced with sugar. ends up with beautiful translucent fruit with chewy texture.

[@mateokang]

Well done Anna. I worry that as a content creator, you're having to hustle for topics, but this video is inspired and serves as a public service announcement.

[@mateokang]

Anna, I became a subscriber because of this video. I just wanted to encourage you to continue putting effort into videos you personally believe in instead of getting pulled into trends.

[@antonioperez2623]

Super commentary. Thanks Anna.

[@kaiyan8776]

Some reasons why Chinese soft power is weaker: 1. As Anna mentioned, we have a large domestic market, so instead of promoting overseas, we spend more energy on promoting inside the country. And since we use our own social media, it's hard for the local contents being well-translated and understood by oversea users. Because the target audience is Chinese ppl. 2. Chinese people grow up with the mind of not being allowed to relax and rest, so even when we are using social media, sometimes young people are attempted to click in some "educated" contents. Because of this vibe, it will be really hard for Chinese to promote entertaining content. E.g. recently a dance called "subject 3" is viral oversea, kinda like "gangnam style" in 2012, this should be a great step for Chinese soft power, but most netizens say it's vulgar and do not like this kind of culture promotion.

[@heartforall5853]

the biggest reason is the unfavorable politic stance China has

[@maygirlisnosyagain]

Loved your microphone solution. Suited the first topic 🤣

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

Thanks Anna! I learned so much.

[@CatarinaCasquinhaa]

I love all your videos!!! I thought it was really funny that you said Korea is a small country with ONLY 51 million people 😂😂😂 I live in Portugal and we're 10 million. Made me realize my country is super tiny ahahah ❤

[@onesong8864]

한국인들은 중국과 완전히 다른 음식인 짜장면이나 짬뽕조차 지금까지 중국음식이라고 부르고 있는데 뭔...

[@greenmachine5600]

Similar to american chinese food, but they are chinese

[@user-tg9se1ws9p]

Really good one~ I’m with you 100% thanks

[@lz738]

Interesting and fun video. You're so smart, Anna!

[@lovelyak4714]

Hii...anna I really like your take on Soft Power, ofcourse it plays a major role and kudos to you for your research .Lots of love 💕😍🥰

[@matthew2632]

Another great video thanks, you are always fun to watch and very beautiful. 👍❤️

[@Sky_no_katasumi]

Thank you, Anna, for this really interesting and educational video, I really enjoyed it and I can see how much effort you put into it. I haven't tried tanghulu, but it very much sounds like candied apples or chocolate-covered fruits - making already sweet things even sweeter so that's not really my kind of thing. Sometimes I like a good chocolate banana or strawberry but for tanghulu, as it sounds, I'd be more interested in the original Chinese version with the sour fruit, it sounds to make more sense in that combination. Anyway, on the topic of the soft power of Japan and Korea compared to China, I completely agree with you that the censorship is the problem here. I am a fan of Japanese media for about 20 years now and of course, I've already come in contact with K-Pop (my favourites are SEVENTEEN atm and I used to be a big SHINee fan some years ago) and Korean media. I'm following your YT channel for a few years now too and it's always been an interesting source of information, among good entertainment, of course. However, for Chinese media, the only things that reached my country (I'm from Austria) were some martial arts films, and maybe a few books. And even if I've always been active in English-speaking parts of the internet, only now in recent years I came across more Chinese singers (Xiao Zhan, Wang Yibo, for example) thanks to the Chinese drama The Untamed. Only then Chinese media started to catch my eye again. Now, I can't say that I am well-versed in Chinese media in general, but starting with The Untamed and its original novel I got interested in Chinese BL novels (for example Mo Dao Zu Shi or Tian Guan Ci Fu by author Mo Xiang Tong Xu). Compared to how Japanese, Korean, Thai or other Asian country's versions of BL found their way into LGBTQ+ media, it's not that easy for Chinese content of that nature. In fact, this is a good example of Chinese censorship, which changed the queerness of the Mo Dao Zu Shi books into the Bromance drama (even if for Chinese standards heavily implied BL) that The Untamed is. Apparently, books can be more direct about the nature of the relationship between the two male main characters and more explicit compared to the visual media so there's a difference in the extent of censorship, but especially in visual media, it seems to be very problematic. (Although I have heard that authors got into trouble for writing such things and a lot of "Bromance" dramas coming after The Untamed have it more difficult to pass censorship.) Anyway, this is just one of many things that your video made me think of. Please don't stop making such interesting content, I really like it! In general - in reference to your latest live - I'd like to say that I'm way more interested in long-form content like the one you put on KZbin compared to short-form content (I don't even have Tiktok, I don't say that everything over there is bad but I think the form of TikTok itself is very time-consuming because it makes one fall down a rabbit hole and completely lose track of time (this can happen on KZbin too but at least on KZbin I feel like I learned something after such excursions XD). Same reason why I don't like Instagram stories or KZbin shorts (although I do watch some of my favourite KZbinrs, however, I try to limit my time for watching shorts because of the mentioned rabbit hole effect). Maybe I'm just not the type of person for short-term content (it can feel very stressful to me) or I'm just the wrong generation for those types of content (I'm in my mid 30s). Of course, if you wish to expand with brand deals, I understand that short-term media is more convenient and effective and thus, I wish you good luck with it. I'll continue to focus on your KZbin videos, though and I'm already looking forward to your next ones! Thank you again and wow sorry, this comment got longer than I had planned, if you read it until the very end, thank you very much! :) All the best to you, Anna! See you soon! Sky

[@MJyeahme]

Love your videos Anna, very interesting

[@Greydt]

Yeah, as a Chinese American, the only entertainment content (movies/tv/music) I consume nowadays are from America, Korea, UK and Japan. It's a shame, because Hong Kong movies were quite good in the 80's to early-90's (before the handover) and had some level of influence on American movies (most notably Quentin Tarantino). The movies coming out of China/HK nowadays, while still successful, are primarily for the domestic audience and have a more limited global appeal. The lack of appeal (as mentioned by Anna) is that the required messaging severely limits the stories that can be told, and any government related messaging is non-subtle/clubbed over your head. The by-product of all of this, is that even with Chinese ancestry, if I was planning a rare trip to East Asia, I'd rather use the limited time to visit Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. with China/HK near the bottom of the list.

[@jimwhite1756]

I think it's easier for you to just identify as banana rather than Chinese American.

[@WanglembaElangbam-xj7yl]

Jackie Chan (his earlier work) and Bruce Lee were the only two global star China produce

[@directxxxx71]

C drama are very popular in the other parts of the world, maybe except US or G7 as usual.

[@ymhktravel]

As an ethnic Chinese from Singapore who have been to China a few times before covid, let me say that your decision to put China at the bottom is how should I put it, hmmm.... short-sighted. Do not let the politics and the way your American media portray China get in your way. China is not a one-sided story and that everything is bad. I make a distinction between my distaste for the paranoid Chinese Govt esp under the current President and my fascination with the diverse ethnic cultures, landscapes and culinary varieties this massive country has to offer. The average Chinese I have encountered had also been most helpful, friendly and generous to me. In terms of landscapes and cultures, visiting China is equivalent to having visited Central Asia and the Middle East, SE Asia, Europe. Each region in China will have something that looks like the ethnic culture and landscapes of those sub-continents/regions, and that's why the average mainland Chinese can just travel domestically without ever the need to go abroad, unless they feel a little richer and want to experience the joys of travelling abroad and to see something that is not found at home.

[@Greydt]

⁠​⁠@@ymhktravelMy comment relating to the government only relates to its effect on their entertainment industry, how it reduces global appeal of the entertainment due to restrictions, and how it applies to the discussion about “soft power”. My commentary has nothing to do with the everyday people. Like i said, I’m ethnically Chinese. I grew up in Chinatown and go to our Flushing Chinatown weekly so I actually do interact with Chinese people. As for “bottom of the list”, it’s a result of soft power playing a role in the appeal of travelling to a country. Note that I live on the other side of the world and due to work, have little chance to take 2 weeks off to visit Asia, so I have to pick and choose where I go. It’s cool you’re nearby there, but I do not have the same luxury to hop over to China/Korea/Japan easily. The soft power comes into play when I can tie entertainment I’ve consumed with experiencing the culture at the same time. The soft power for me comes from consuming more Korean/Japanese entertainment, hence playing a role in how I allocate my time and resources travelling to that area.

[@viviremivida]

Super well done video!

[@jeannieplaza8179]

There’s a shop in Hawaii that’s called Yoajung and many people assumed that tanghulu is Korean because it’s Korean owned.

[@phyllo2694]

Very well done Anna!

[@roryscottbrown]

Anna's content is always interesting to watch

[@Macxzz7532]

Great video Anna❤

[@WarChortle]

To me this is a globalization thing. It's a certain style of preparation which makes it different.. like Korean Fried Chicken is its own style and no one believes Koreans "invented" fried chicken. I've seen this argument played out here in the U.S. calling American Chinese not "real Chinese" food. To me American Chinese food is its own region of cuisine. People had to make food with the ingredients they have access to for a customer base that would buy it. If Britain's chicken tikka masala is their national dish it shows you how food crosses borders. People who are upset have a point, but let's not pretend that delicious food doesn't cross borders.

[@SL-lz9jr]

Exactly! And over in Asia, Chinese cuisine has had a major influence over other countries, such as Thailand and The Philippines.

[@heysilly1341]

I loved your video ❤

[@naominguyen8784]

i wouldn't go as far as saying all types of media coming from china have an agenda, as you can do a quick search on popular artists and see just pure art. also not sure if the japanese focus on exporting their culture, to me it always seems like they cater inward first and foremost. a lot of their art exhibitions don’t allow for pictures and/or video.

[@dudeduh9070]

Because the government have to vetted it domestically first before it goes out

[@NastiushapinkDashingDriver]

thank you, very interesting!

[@Amiraj777]

Hi Anna, I always watch your videos, but do not comment that often. In your last live video, you asked for comments, so here I go. 😊 I recently watched a video of I.M. of Monsta X and he was eating the candied fruit and I wondered what it was. I appreciate your explanation and research into the origin of this candied fruit. I enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work.

[@simsimpas]

AS KOREAN, The term "tanghulu" itself is of Chinese origin and has its roots in the Chinese language. 😅 한국 사람들은 중국 음식이라는 걸 모두 알고 있고 ,특히나 다수의 한국 사람들은 '대만에서 영향을 많이 받았다'고 얘기하고, 대만 방송에서도 그렇게 '한국에서 대만에 놀러 갔다가 탕후루를 좋아해서 먹게 됐다'고 말하는 경우가 많다고 방송을 해 줘요~ 물론 중국 본토가 기원이지만...(Koreans are generally familiar with Chinese cuisine, and many attribute influences to Taiwan. It's common for people to share stories on Taiwanese broadcasts about discovering and enjoying "탕후루" during visits to Korea. While its origin is in mainland China, it has become popular in various East Asian regions. 한국인들은 대체로 중국 음식에 익숙하며, 많은 사람들이 대만의 영향을 받았다고 얘기합니다. 한국을 방문하면서 '탕후루'를 발견하고 즐기는 이야기를 대만 방송에서 자주 듣게 됩니다. 비록 기원은 중국 본토에 있지만 이 음식은 동아시아 여러 지역에서 인기를 얻고 있어요.

[@ATELIER_PAOLPAOL]

mic on a fork I am done 😂

[@ema.1]

Hi Anna, not related to yesterday's video topic, but can you make a video about Everland and how to buy a ticket from their app please? It would really be useful. 💞

[@hannah60000]

@12:30, Still don’t see Japan’s relevance in her video. This is a Korean - China issue…particularly regarding the beauty products!

[@coleslow5519]

Chinese people do exact same things toward japan as well.

[@abril_Ram]

lol I had to go back and edit my comment…. I definitely can relate to this, I hate when people call American Mexican food to real Mexican Food 😂

[@sookie-Liu]

As a Chinese, i really feel what you’re saying and agree with ur opinion in the front part about soft ware things but for the ccp part, its actually kinda exaggerated and i can understand why bc most of y’all know that from media we do have a free of press as a student studying journalism here like every country’s mainstream media have smth that can’t be show in the paper As you said the lipstick king live streamer things, its definitely not bc he sold that tank thing😂 idk why y’all can relate to that. Its bc he said smth disrespectful to his fans and get hated on media, he send an apology post in other Chinese social media and he’s gonna reflect himself for that behavior in the next months Anyways! We do have a lot of shortcomings in many aspects and try to improve and make more ppl understand us❤

[@AndrewHahaLee]

As an Asian, we don't really care. Scandals and controversies are for little children who grew up with no bed time stories. We see good food, we just eat..

[@samuelchan7759]

Yeah, some parts of the world are too free. No money to earn, no exams to study for, no family to feed, no friends to go out with, etc. The goal of life is to enjoy, not to be miserable.

[@JohnHausser]

Like a 🍭

[@Silly_30_Characters]

What is most important to me when I look for entertainment is still the person/food/video itself instead of the country where it originates. I can speak English and Chinese and I honestly do enjoy Chinese content as much as English content. Anyway, great video Anna, as always

[@shamsa971]

I don't think it's Koreans fault that it was Korea that made it popular. Westerners would not be travelling all the way to China for it because we never saw it in popular Chinese media.

[@Patrick_OBrien]

In response to Annie niu 04:30. The reason they are rebranded is because made in China has a low brand value. Korean and Japanese brand value is substantially higher. You can deduce this also by the amount of white lable that comes out of China then is given a brand outside of its boarders. People aren't appropriating China's culture, China has a brand issue. "Made in China" is a Red flag (no pun intended) for American Asian groups, which is why alot of stuff in China is made then trucked to Vietnam or now developing Mexico, and the lable made in Mexico/Veitnam is put on them to make the items more consumable. This concept carries over to this current trend if you want to spread the trend and make it appealing specifically to western consumers call it Korean or Japanese for no other reason than branding purposes.

[@Zergcerebrates]

Chinese companies didn’t move to Vietnam or Mexico to make their products more consumable because of branding issues. It is to avoid American tariffs nothing more, and Mexico has a free trade agreement with the USA, so anything made there gets in without any issues.

[@Patrick_OBrien]

@Zergcerebrates this is correct as well. Only nit-pick I have with your statement is they are moving their product through the counties not moving businesses as a whole. Qualifying Mexico where they are actully just building/expanding the supply chain through it. Downstream yes branding is still a primary issue facing Chinese products and it is a motivator along with tariff evasion. Upstream motivation is tariff evasion down stream motivation is brand

[@vendorwave5069]

Really a nice talk and sharing. As an international student from China studying in Europe, to be honest I don’t feel people here consider Korea or Japan more favorably than China. That’s really just feelings from some creators I guess. And that quoted video perhaps just more tourists from Korea than China, so the staff assumed the pretty girl is from Korea? Situations in European campuses can go opposite just cuz here are huge amount of Chinese students As for the rumors comparing Douyin and TikTok, I assure it’s a rumor. And Chinese people actually quite criticize the content on Douyin or TT or any other social media being too entertaining. As I worked at Bytedance for 3 years I don’t think there is CCP propaganda behind the algorithm. That’s why TT can thrive

[@georgew8586]

Very good discussion. Growing up in San Diego, we spent lots of time in Baja California, camping. I found the food to be delicious, then getting older a friend from Texas, told me oh they stole the cuisine from us, yeah really. But on Chinese videos, I watched a handful of Chinese dramas, what I found very interesting is how they like to portray themselves as a much more liberal western style of environment. But as you mentioned they are a very tightly controlled intranet and media by the CCP.

[@mflyjk]

Yes you are right, I have never thought Tanghulu is Korean food..😂😂😂😂😂

[@WsbiKing]

Some of the creators you've featured are using the outrage for clicks. I understand national pride, but there's a way to present the facts without faux outrage. Most of these folks are Western-born as well. This is why short-form is not preferred way to learn anything, condensing centuries of facts into a 15-45 sec clip isn't doing it the justice these creators think they're doing

[@SL-lz9jr]

The flip side as a Chinese American growing up in the 90s and 00s is that it must've really sucked for my other Asian (non-Chinese) friends constantly having to explain and correct foreigners or non-Asian Americans that their cultural heritage is not Chinese. For decades that assumption made by westerners here is that everyone and everything Asian must be Chinese. All we can do is educate one another when the occasion arises. One of my friends gets really mad that so many Chinese things are often associated with Japanese culture. Personally I could care less. China can claim so many cultural products and traditions that I don't see the need to get upset over it. And given China's historically vast influence over Asia, especially food, it almost isn't worth trying to claim everything. True lovers of Asian cuisine and culture will recognize the Chinese influence immediately.

[@jeannieplaza8179]

We have candied fruit here in Hawaii too

[@urldroidsuperbot2139]

In Bavarian street summer festivals, there are fruits like apples and strawberries on sticks dipped in chocolate and white chocolate etc.

[@jasminkln]

I think evverywhere in Germany? I grew up with that as Christmas market food and also you can get it in amusement parks such as Dippemess in Frankfurt

[@jasminkln]

Candied fruit as well, but it's usually "red" (dyed) sugar

[@urldroidsuperbot2139]

​@@jasminklnThanks for your inputs. I visited southern Germany more than two decades ago so couldn't write about other areas of Germany. Now I remember apples dipped in red sugar syrup.

[@user-rz7sp9lx9p]

5:45 fact

[@ohmygodlawl]

Can you talk about TWS there is a lot of controversy about their charting in Korea

[@kovuroo]

At the end of the day i think its just racism and stereotyping. People are not as familiar with korean culture compared to chinese culture so they have preconceived notions that anything asian and aesthetic comes from japan and korea while they associate china with communist propaganda and what they see about the chinese culture in mainstream media. They dont realize how modernized china actually is. Yes the lack of social globalization is the fault of the chinese govt but i think it moreso has to do with negative views on chinese people and its so unfortunate that other cultures get to benefit off of it.

[@simsimpas]

Recently, there has been controversy between the United States and the United Kingdom at the national level (including the government). In the U.S., there were stories about a professor adding salt to tea and microwaving it, which sparked a lot of debate in the UK regarding American tea culture. The positions between nations regarding culture are always sensitive, and differences arise.

[@Clos5098]

우선, 포크 마이크가 상당히 멋지네요(시선강탈) 중국에서 몇년동안 공부했고 일도 했던 한국 사람으로서 '지극히 개인적인' 생각을 말해보자면, 가장 중요한 점은 '국가의 신용도 문제'이고 그 다음은 '싸이클'이라고 생각되네요. 국가 신용도에 관한건 충분히 영상에서 말씀하신거 같아서 싸이클만 이야기 해보자면, 영상에서 말씀하신대로, 서양인들 눈에 80-90 년대의 모든 아시아 문화가 일본의 것으로 통했던것 처럼 그냥 지금 세대는 한국으로 통하는 싸이클이 온거 같아요. 물론 싸이, BTS, 기생충, 오징어 게임 같은 컨텐츠로 엄청난 노력으로 얻어 낸거지만, 우리나라(한국)도 90-2000 년대에는 일본을 따라잡으려고 많이 노력했고 많이 화가 나 있었죠(지금 중국처럼). 다음 세대에 주목 받는건 중국이 될지도 모른다는 예상을 해봅니다.(계속 한국이 주목 받는 상황이 지속되면 당연히 더 좋겠지만요) 중국이 다음번 주인공이 되기 위해서는 지금의 분통 터지는 상황을, 우리나라를 공격하는데 사용하기 보다는 자신들의 장점을 더욱 갈고 닦는데 필요한 원동력으로 삼으면 좋겠다는 생각도 해봅니다. (중국만큼 포텐셜이 넘치는 국가도 없으니 말이죠) 다시한번 더 '지극히 개인적인 시각'으로 말해보자면, 다음번 우리나라(한국)를 주목하는 눈이 사라져 갈때, 우리는 어떻게 대처 할 것인가를 생각해봤으면 좋겠습니다. 한국이 많은 주목을 받으며 빠르게 변화하고 변신하고 있지만, 그러면서 사라지는 우리 고유의 것들도 잘 지켜나가는 법을 배웠으면 좋겠습니다. 영어로 댓글을 달았으면 더 좋았겠지만 짧은 영어로 인해 아쉽네요. 3주나 지나서 많은 생각이 드는 영상을 보고, 주저리주저리 써봅니다. 좋은영상입니다!

[@incarosen6343]

I’ve always been very fascinated by the international kpop, kdrama and kculture phenomenon. The marketing teams of the entertainment industry are *very* skilled at promoting. Korea is well aware of their soft power assets, and are not afraid to use them.

[@hentisenti]

The fortune cookie/Tsujiura senbei phenomena

[@davidh7832]

Could you do a movie reaction to “Past Lives” ? I think you’d really enjoy it, and it prob be a popular video ! 😊

[@AtTwelve34]

I'm new here so idk if this is a Thing but I'm dying at the fork being used to prop the mic 💀

[@AtTwelve34]

wow, I'm watching more. I love this genre of video from you. please do more reporting w/ editorial takes!

[@xyyyyx3247]

@attwelve34, said to her awhile ago that it reminds me of a child with a dumpling on the fork.😁

[@hannah60000]

@17:52, True, but K-pop is also seen as corny by many in the so-called west. 😂 K-pop has a supportive niche fanbase and helped to promote part of the Korean music scene worldwide.

[@Yawksnqb-xi9bc]

Facts😂

[@heysilly1341]

@4:34 Idky Chinese people are trying to claim longer acrylic nails??? It sounds like forced outrage because that nail style was created and popularized with Black women. Y’all please correct me if I’m wrong

[@vaanshichauhan9868]

Actually i saw in one video where a korean girl referred tanghulu as korean street food and foreigners in comment section were criticising her Even i was surprised when she said that

[@heysilly1341]

@ 10:09 Idk Tex Mex is definitely a thing when it comes to American cuisine

[@user-il5hf7vp9k]

제일 재밌게 본 영상이에요. 한국과 일본이 소프트파워의 강자가 된데는 이유가 있죠. 중국은 공산당이 지배하는한 힘들거에요

[@shinchanfan3681]

Why Koreans don't Want Watch japanese Chinese Yeah Also America Promoting Korean drama or Kpop..

[@user-il5hf7vp9k]

@@shinchanfan3681 What do you mean? We koreans love consuming any kinds of content such as movies, animated films, comics, music etc wherever they are from as far as they are enjoyable =)

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

12:20 most people used to think that all Asian were Chinese, the same as most foreigners, who believed that all Latinos are Mexicans...

[@mitzkt1679]

As a social studies teacher in the US I used to teach about this. I would say to my students "Well you look and sound like a Canadian..does that make you a Canadian?" 🙄

[@jungjoonkim4843]

탕후루 - 라는 단어 자체가 이미 한국식 단어가 아닌데… 명칭만 바꿔서 카피품이 한국음식이라고 유행하고 있다면 또 몰라도 중국 음식이 한국에서 크게 유행하고 있는 것인데, 중국 인플루언서들의 주장은 좀 의외네요. 전 오히려 건강에 하등 도움될 것 없는 설탕 가득한 음식이 어린아이들을 필두로 너무 크게 유행하고 있어 걱정이 됩니다.

[@alexpiperhalliwell]

I think lots of people still remember or were taught about communism of East Europe inflicted by Russia. My parents lived through it and they often come back to it just to remind themselves that life was worse then. Communist from an idea that is supposed to serve the society got turned into oppresing the society. Due to Ukranian invasion inflicted by Russia we renamed a dish which is dumplings with filling made from a mix of mashed cottage cheese and potatoes that was called here russian into ukrainian. Its an opposite thing to what u describe but it made me think that people just aint gotta promote an oppresing country or its ways.

[@aviwevm]

😂😂 I like your mic

[@betamax1091]

I think most East Asians in general are pretty understanding of each other. I'm talking about Koreans regarding Chinese and Japanese. Chinese regarding Koreans and Japanese and Japanese regarding Koreans and Chinese. I see plenty of KZbin videos which show this. Most people are cool and know what trend, dress, food, style, whatever, to associate with their respective culture. But!!! That doesn't mean that you're not going to find the complete opposite of that. You're going to see KZbin videos of people fighting about this stuff. You're going to see comments sections with each side talking crazy shit to each other. Who knows if/when that'll ever change. But what I find encouraging are videos where people are cool with each other. I saw this one Korean KZbinr go to China on vacation and he told everyone he was Korean and he was treated very well. No one dissed him no one wanted to fight him. If anything, they all knew all these kinds of weird "Korean" things to do and say on camera and knew hellla Korean words. Not one person was mean to him. Think about that... not everything you see online is "fact."

[@kevinfitzpatrick8532]

What a crazy world 🌎 we live in 🤷😆😊❤️❤️👍

[@ALIGlobal]

Felix eating it in on his live lol

[@maatejow]

I believe a significant concern lies in the way Koreans perceive China. There seems to be a tendency to look down on China while hesitating to acknowledge the substantial influence it has had in Korea. It's akin to enjoying tanghulu and jjajangmeong, yet maintaining a belief that one is superior to the Chinese. This constant striving to assert superiority may stem from an underlying inferiority complex. Similarly, in your video, the political conclusion stood out, emphasizing the notion of Korea being "free" and subtly implying superiority. This is where my engagement waned.

[@jhkl8467]

The girl is making an effort to improve relations between kr/cn netizens, must you dampen things by unfairly painting her as looking down on China simply for observing that korea has more freedom of press/speech? Which it objectively does! To imply otherwise is a disservice to Chinese citizens. And to address your “concern”, no Korean with even the tiniest modicum of education would ever deny China’s influence…If anything, the históry of China has been treated with more respect in Korea than in China in the modern times 🤦🏻‍♀️ and you would know that if you cared. Perhaps, consider a break from the black-or-white binary mindset evidenced by the tanghulu, zhajiangmian rhetoric, to more fairly appreciate sinokorean relationship in its grey complexity…or at the least support ppl when they make an attempt to improve intercultural relations, there’s enough 💩 and fighting everywhere already.

[@maatejow]

It appears that you hold biased opinions yourself. It would be appreciated if you could respond in a respectful manner instead of resorting to emojis of that nature. However, I understand that you might not see it that way. It seems like you're always quick to defend Korea. Having lived in Korea for a few years, I find it somewhat amusing for you to deny that Koreans look down on Chinese on a regular basis. Undoubtedly, those acquainted with history recognize China's significant influence on Korea. Nevertheless, individuals like yourself, particularly online, may not always demonstrate the utmost intelligence, hence why I expressed what I did. Engaging in meaningful conversations with individuals like you can be challenging. In the future, refrain from using emojis and launching personal attacks, and instead contribute with insightful perspectives. I admire people's efforts to foster a positive online environment, but I'm also adept at discerning biased opinions, such as your response here. Despite not being Korean or Chinese myself, I can still recognize it. With that said, I'll conclude my point.@@jhkl8467

[@jhkl8467]

@@maatejow Good morning. I must’ve offended you greatly to make you feel compelled to insult me…I apologize, I didn’t mean to be hurtful. If it makes u feel any better, the emojis weren’t directed at your person as you seem to interpret…the poop was a depiction of current state of world affairs, and the facepalm was in reaction to the mass destruction of Chinese culture and history during the cultural revolution. Perhaps the reference was too obscure. That being said, I stand by my defense of the KZbinr, and against your wholesale portrayal of Koreans as being anti Chinese, esp on a video meant to assuage misgivings between the two countries. Despite your prejudgement, I’m a TCK with ties to both countries, and even if I wasn’t, I would still have supported you when/if it was called for, but in this instance it wasn’t. I simply don’t think anyone should add any more fuel to the dumpster fire that is the sinokorean relationship.

[@marioseoul]

18:15 May I direct your attention to the Wonder Girls and their song 'K-Food Party'? ㅋ

[@ihnamere]

Honestly i dont care much where things are from. I had some Tanghulu in korea last year, it tasted great! Thats the important part right there 💙

[@slavvalb3933]

Anna , bagels have originated from Ukraine and Russia . As bagels aka Bubleke in Russian, is a typical food of Slavik origins . Hence , Poland has them as well . Jewish people living in Eastern Europe know how to cook them. Let's get that funny fact straight 😂

[@besafricain9281]

It‘s the same everywhere. For example in North Africa everything is been labeled as Moroccan. Morocco has also a soft power and is very good at marketing their stuff and stuff from other nations like their neighbors Tunisia and Algeria. For example Harissa is 100% Tunisian 🇹🇳 and has been added to Tunisian culture heritage by UNESCO but recently there has been a wave of production of fake harissa and labeled as Moroccan as Morocco is more known worldwide then Tunisia. But you’re right it is mostly done by westerns who appropriate culture as they always have been. Most Moroccans wouldn’t claim Harissa to be Moroccan.

[@normal77079]

그 누구도 한국음식이라 생각 안하는데 대체 누가 그런 소리를;;

[@noname-nu6oo]

Quite honestly, that sugary fruit snack thing would never have been known to the rest of the world if not for Korea to introduce it. I don't think it would have become this popular if it came straight from china in another word. Basically it's just fruit and sugar. Not very exciting but Korea and Japan have the tendency to stretch our imagination to something more aesthetic so people accept anything coming from these two countries.

[@why_are_you_gae6729]

It’s a long ongoing internet conflict. Remember when a Chinese food vlogger Liziqi made Kimchi in one of her videos and got severely cyberbullied by Korean netizens for “stealing Korean culture?” 😢

[@CindyPoole-oj7ed]

As a UK American, I really appreciate knowing Asian/Korean trends. Lol how Americans rebrand all the time. Thank you for enlightening us.

[@slavvalb3933]

Freedom is a very abstract variable, and it means different things to a different people. Censorship exist in the U.S., as well. . In general ,real freedom is for those who have money. Let's not forget that even in S. Korea those who are poor have no freedom. The life for have nots is hell, wherever they might be in this world.

[@davidwong4821]

There is a lot of freedom in China, and Chinese people are 99% allowed to do what they want, maybe the only thing you can’t do is criticise the government and CPC too much or plot to overthrow the government which is understandable in a way, it’s even illegal to overthrow the US government. Some things are censored in China because the government doesn’t like it but not everything and western govts censor things too like the truth they don’t like, some media is free and there is some creative freedom and good media coming out but again there are limits like don’t criticise the government, but even on Chinese social media some Chinese criticise the govt and nothing is done to them. And the govt doesn’t mind constructive criticism and there are mechanisms where the govt asks Chinese their opinions on govt policy, the Chinese govt does consult Chinese peoples’ opinions on govt policy so the policies are best for the people and country. May I remind you that China is now the largest economy in the world and has lifted hundreds of millions of Chinese people out of poverty for a better life, and China is a leader in technology with hi-tech smartphones and nevs from companies like Huawei and BYD, all the work of the CPC. The reason the US is suppressing Tiktok and persecuting them is not because of false national security BS, but because the US does not want tiktok as competition, the fascist US politicians like Tom Cotton are lying to and deceiving everyone. The firewall of China exists to stop American and western propaganda from brainwashing Chinese people like Hollywood cia propaganda or anti-communist propaganda films etc and American and western disinformation so that’s why it has to exist, but Chinese people can get around it with a vpn and using a vpn in China is not illegal. Also, western companies like google were not banned in China, they left China by choice because they didn’t want to follow china’s rules. Anna just bashed China and CPC unfairly and with lots of prejudice, she didn’t say one good thing about China and CPC and all the good things happening in China like the economic progress and infrastructure like high-speed trains when there are many things and Anna has never been to China, she should go and see what it’s like instead of being a coward and just going to Thailand which is quite poor. She just regurgitated all the western propaganda and lies about China from fascist western media which has an anti-communist agenda to lie and protect the capitalist system. Anna didn’t even question or criticise the capitalist right-wing system of her own country and the US and she didn’t criticise fascism either. Most of what Anna said about China and CPC was false and misunderstood about coup d’etat attempts in China’s history in 1989 and HK 2019 which were dressed up as democracy protests but were backed by the CIA. and she didn’t mention anything good about China and CPC where there are many, and I’m absolutely furious about it.

[@cloudybrains]

Nope it's pretty damn objective. The fact that I'm not free to buy a private jet (since I don't have enough money to do so) has absolutely nothing to do with me being free to criticize the government.

[@slavvalb3933]

@@cloudybrains I agree. But,I mean freedom is when u have a choices that are free to u. Freedom to do what you want vs struggling without any choices just to survive , aka socioeconomic oppression .

[@MrTobi013]

Finding out where tangulu originates from has been a lovely learning experience and should remain as such. Unless SK really has taken to claiming the treat solely comes from them and nowhere else, then I don't think there should be much scandal and controversy. If it originates in China, then we can all agree there's different variations in the world, with the most popular being in South Korea. There no need to lose friends and make enemies of this.

[@Dashomin]

Who cares we made it more popular so we deserve saying that tanghulu is ours now historically, everything is made by other countries and eventually we will make it our own

[@jiabintang4455]

I'd eat on its original form. Adding sugar makes the fruit unhealthy? IDK.

[@gracieyip8517]

tiktok is chinese so yes they can access it. But i agree with the rest of your thoughts