Discovering Where I was Born "aka DAN" KOREAN ADOPTEE DOC Pt. 6

[@madikp158]

His brother is so nice...you can really see he's trying so hard to connect with him 😢 makes me so sad that they were separated!

[@Bianca-fu1jb]

yeah i think so too. well theyre both nice.

[@carolteal9940]

I teach new speakers of English in an Elementary School. The damage from extreme poverty to health and mental ability is severe.

[@SasmifulDays]

OMG I was shocked when I saw his dad. They look soo much alike, even more than his twin lol. :)

[@ISATV]

Right!?

[@angelgoddess1981]

I agree!!!

[@creativecarrot]

omg Agree!!

[@tiffanyzette7308]

Shocked!

[@FCat2020]

I was questioning whether he'd found the right family until that man appeared.

[@umayusu]

Your brother is such a sweetheart...so humble and friendly

[@onionyeoja]

a mother's weeping is really just the most heartbreaking sound on the face of the earth

[@X3000Chan]

I love that they both each discovered rap on their own, and both wanted to be rappers starting in university. Music is so subjective from person to person. What sounds good to one person's ear, metal, country, classical, rap, etc. might not at all appeal to another person's ear. That they are twins and separately fell in love with rap music, is such a really interesting similarity I think. ^_^

[@Stej-i7m]

It would be cool to have a similar experience, having a twin brother you never met, but then you meet him and he's a swagged out cool dude

[@pnwytryh]

It’s a twin thing..

[@T_WC123]

Well said

[@1withwolves]

Dan looks so much like his dad.

[@ISATV]

***** Right?!

[@lolsupimbob]

You're right!

[@victoriawheeler6257]

coco lovesGod copy paste 😂

[@sparklefarter]

"We're twins so basically we can share germs." Is what I got out of that scene. xD That was really cute. :') It shows how close you two are getting already.

[@SummerSissle]

I really like the twin, he has a wicked sense of style, he is very arty and has lovely, happy personality. He is definitely the fun brother.

[@ImSoKhou]

"tornado? hurrican? twista" lol, he was on the right track. Your brother have great taste in music, and OMG u look just like your pops!! That moment was kinda teary for me cause u were saying goodbye to your birth parents. Thank u!

[@ISATV]

LOL thanks

[@Stej-i7m]

Made me laugh, I would just think of the rappers name, but he categorized natural disasters lol

[@quocanhly7972]

I laugh like crazy when I realize he wanted to say Twista afterall. So cute! :))))

[@motohyun9359]

Me too It is so heart breaking When he saying Good By to Mama😅 but has to go Mikook* please comeback Soon 항국 loves you !😎😅😝

[@Keyee1]

Her crying was so heartbreaking. I can't imagine her pain. That husband giving away the twin. I can't imagine her sadness.

[@DrMOud]

Every time your mom makes her appearance, I can't help but cry. The way that she hugs you, touches your face, not wanting to let you go, it all shows the longing that she has been feeling for 28 years.

[@marthar4370]

The older brother speaks English very well actually.

[@Bianca-fu1jb]

yes. for a korean he does speak english well.

[@lookherenow2]

Martha R Probably from learning all those American rap lyrics lol

[@iamdee2615]

lookherenow2 true

[@mohamadaizadsaad112]

Its good that his twin can speak english because its make it more easier for them to connect since language barrier wont be a problems..

[@ronroy5701]

ya...his brother can speak english eventhough not so fluent but Dan cannot speak korean at all...which mean the older brother win😂

[@15Baz]

his twin brother, Ki Seong's english is really good.

[@HanaYuki12]

15Baz ikr! he did listen to western hiphop music XXD

[@missDVM]

I really loved the "brother" moments, but all of mom's touching him (hugging him, holding his hands) but most especially her touching his face so tenderly made me cry so much. This is a very moving situation. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I hope God will bless you and your biological and your adoptive family. It is plain to see that BOTH were meant to have you in their lives and for you to have both families in your life.

[@fvnt0miix953]

Yes it was very emotional, the family seems so nice to him! But my question is why did they abandon him in the first place? I assume they abandoned him which why he got adopted, right?

[@angieng8633]

Watch part 1 , the explaination is there. The bio dad made the decision to give Dan away for adoption cos he still needed medical attention. The doctors back then didnt know if Dan was going to recover or not, the family could not afford the large medical fees. Dan and his bro were born 2 months premature. The twin bro and the mum was recovering and could be discharged from hospital. That's also y the bio mum is so emotional, she wanted Dan back after her health got better but the adoption already went thru.

[@hunterrific99]

Dad made the choice-mom was unconscious and in critical condition. Finances were tough and they were premature. His brother was stronger, so he didn't have to stay as long as Dan would have to and thus his care would cost less. It's sad to think that this is how parents think in financial situations but it probably was better for him this way. His mom is crying a lot i think because she did not make that choice-it was made for her.

[@hunterrific99]

didn't notice this comment-sorry!

[@AnnMaeMonique]

i can see how kisaeng wanted to connect ahhh 😭💘

[@justazn101]

Kiseong seems so sweet! I just love them being together.

[@mochinh]

wow, his brother actually has really good English. i'm glad of that. at least they get to talk & share the things they like & find the similarities of each other

[@123Kiokiou321]

THE WATER BOTTLE PART KILLED ME. KISEONG IS JUST LIKE "BRO, WE'RE SIBLINGS" LIKE DAN WAS WITH HIM FOR 28 YEARS. GOD I'M SO EMOTIONAL.

[@ISATV]

In case anyone was wondering the amazing artist that provided the emotional soundtrack for the end - it's a singer/songwriter Big Phony! Please support him kzbin.info

[@hanghdiep]

what's the name of the emotional soundtrack?

[@philipumanoff2300]

Hang Diep Bedford stop by Big Phony

[@jadenvu8188]

LOOK HOW DIRTY HIS ROOM IS!!!!!!!!!

[@Athenasberries]

Jaden Vu Lol!!! IKR!! I noticed that too!

[@hayleysteele240]

It so beautiful (but devastating) to see the way Dan's biological mother looks at him and is always touching and holding him. You can tell she loves him just as much as the children she raised, but she knows he will leave again. Still, I bet it feels good to know he is alive and well and had such great adoptive parents.

[@NikkoleSalter]

You biological mother is breaking my heart... so emotional... I can't imagine what she went through...

[@niknaks23]

The scene where mom's crying at the background is so powerful made me teary eyed until the end. :(

[@louisasmiles]

Dad's face at the end got me crying. He looked so sad. You look so alike also...

[@cche16]

he looks so much like his dad while the brother looks like his mom. he has a great brother and he can communicate so well. it's crazy that they have so many similar interests even after being separated. your mom being unable to separate from you and your dad trying to connect with you was so beautiful.

[@drikatafuri]

ok we can share the water, we are twins ..... ...brothers ..❤ I love this part! it s simple and deep ...

[@livinlife0312]

I've watched bits and parts of this documentary before, but I finally watched the whole thing in one shot for the first time. The whole thing was not only inspirational but so raw; showing how such an encounter can draw such complex and different emotions/reactions from each member involved. Thank you Dan for sharing this experience, and thanks ISA for producing the documentary. Definitely gave me the feels, and a lot to think about.

[@Kamitube]

14:42 "don't cry" don't tell me what to do!!!! *wipes off tears* ahh this is so touching.. T.T

[@dayahn2283]

Who's song is that? Please let me know

[@kimcheefan4983]

Closer look at 14:25 it looks like his dad is adjusting his glasses, but he's actually wiping a tear.

[@pw6235]

That's the part i cried a lot 😭 bcs man dont really show their emotions right😭😭😭

[@ria_x_rose]

Slick 😭😭

[@rjonahlyn]

Watching you hugging ur sister is kind of cute and it was nice to see you together with your family..I like the bus scene even though its a sad scene bec you u have to say bye to your parents but it was nice to watch you together with ur family laughing and it nice to watch that every time your mom hug you she always touch your face

[@LillzDre]

This series has really inspired me. I'm adopted myself but from China and I've always wanted to be able to meet my birth parents. I've seen documentaries about other girls who have searched and found there's, but now quite as detailed as this one. I'm so glad to watch these! They really give me hope that I might one day find my birth parents as well!

[@MrChris2Fur]

Your family is super loving. Your mom loves you tons Dan! I love watching your documentary. It shows us a different side we can't relate to but a side we can learn about and experience with you. You have our support Dan! :) All your fans are here for you!

[@ISATV]

Glad to hear that! thanks for watching!

[@ubaidakhtar1]

Amazing. Dan is a mirror image of his dad. His bro. and sis. look more like his mom.

[@ISATV]

it's crazy - his father really really appreciated seeing him

[@wendybrace766]

I just bawled how beautiful. You look so much like your bio dad. I hope you find a piece of you and treasure these memories

[@ISATV]

Appreciate you watching!

[@l.a7657]

Dan looks identical to his biological dad the mom broke my heart, she loved him so much ! you can tell she has a +++20 years old hole in her heart

[@arjelarshed]

indeed. same height, similar skin tone..

[@TheyROutThere]

This series has been amazing. I don't know how long it will run but it would be great if it continued with Dan's twin/family visiting the states and getting a tour of Dan's American life. Seeing the sites....both families meeting....that would be incredible and full circle. How great would it be for the brothers to go to a hip hop concert and hang out....would be great to see.

[@Bggromance]

it seems that Dan's parents are very young. So they probably were young when the twins were born and had very little money. it must have been heartbreaking to give one's child away, but i understand they had to make the decision. I'm so glad they got to meet each other. many people wait too long and then it's too late.

[@bulmak]

Yes, that's what the father said in his letter. I believe it was from the first or second part. It was the father who took the decision, he couldn't afford to raise twins and he put one for adoption. His mom didn't know about it till it was too late. She gave birth at home and pass out, when she woke up in hospital she found out about the adoption.

[@Bggromance]

yes i remember that from the episode. i've watched them all :)

[@leenaravenwood]

Just Dan talking to his brother, esp about hip hop, made me wanna cry... So touching

[@JIYkp]

You really do look like your dad.

[@ariasaku5838]

THIS documentary made me cry.

[@Athenasberries]

Arri34 yep,me too.

[@4xac0]

the ending tugged a few heart strings...

[@melissacastle5172]

Its so heartbreaking how much the mother wants him, still loves him so much, and how she cant help but cry when she remembers having to give him up.

[@fd0425]

This is seriously beautiful. Congrats Dan on your success in your career and family. I have to point out the love truly portrayed by both of your moms. They say a mother is someone who will love you unconditionally until their last breath and I truly saw that. From your mom is the US supporting you and loving you into the successful man you became. To your mother in Korea holding your hand until she really couldn't anymore. Again congrats on your success and God bless you all.

[@famousamos]

Thanks ISAtv, two more places added to my Korea trip. Club Octagon and Geoje Island!

[@KenstA]

Don't forget Hongdae, Gangnam, and Myeungdong

[@unoki99]

OMG! :D 안녕하세요! :D I didn't know you wathced this! ^^ (And I'm also kinda late with finding it out xD)

[@olawando7332]

WOOJONG I

[@morningstarkeke]

Wow. His twin looks like him, his mannerisms and the way he laughs or looks at the camera. What an experience.

[@Sofi00]

his brother is so nice.. you can see how he really cares.

[@JonnieR]

The water bottle scene was really awkward but so precious. You can really feel the effort his brother is doing to reconnect. I have so much hope that you two will become as close as any twins who spent their childhood together.

[@ilovehong10]

His twin brother speaks good english! It's so great that they can communicate with each other very well.

[@Deanne162006]

I love how your mom held your hand as you walked. So touching!

[@HomegrownTyrone]

I Stared crying, then the song goes "don't cry, don't cry". Great timing, whoever did the editing:')😅

[@SirAgravaine]

This must be so strange for you, Dan. But I'm really happy for your and your biological family that you were reunited. Did your brother know that he had a twin before he met you?

[@hanhanqu5858]

His twin is funky as hell 😊

[@fvbyt6890]

That hugs of his parents... His mom touching his face... So touching and heartbreaking...

[@genessis43]

Love the brother. “We are twins, so it’s ok”. That was the best.

[@pgearthyluv]

OMG it's so funny to see how alike he and his dad are..goes to show you really don't have to be raise in the same home as your parents to move like them, have facial expressions like them etc..that was the best part of the video to me seeing how unexpectedly similar they are..

[@showsomedignaty]

No!!! is this the end of the series? This episode brought me to tears when it was supposed to be happy. It's so awesome how your biological family would take you in at anytime. You have a very loving family :)

[@ISATV]

NOPE! two more episodes and maybe a 3rd to come!

[@CashColburn]

ISAtv Is that all the eps? I know I'm a year late, but I really want to see how this turned out for you!

[@laisaechao8951]

I feel like they should make a song together.

[@udjiko]

when Dan's father touching Dan's back, I can see clearly through his eyes that he said : "i'm sorry, son" it's so heartbreaking. hopefully they will keep in touch until forever

[@Kenri_Basar]

The mother's cry was so heart wrenching... I don't know if it is Dan himself or him being from the West, I can hardly see any emotions from him... Asians express themselves more freely than the Western people in my observation. He takes so much after his birth father. Giseong speaks very clear and good English because I have interacted with many native Koreans (who has not been English schooled massively) and only few can communicate with this ease. I am glad Dan found his birth family...

[@schs1977]

Maybe Dan is not emotional because, at this point, his biological family are still strangers to him.

[@user-rt3kf7ru9g]

It's not Dan himself or him being from the West, he's just in shock because this whole thing is too big to process. You're not very observative...

[@mimpj6346]

When you stood next to your dad, you guys seems so identical!

[@SinDragonSD]

no shit your body wouldn't let you continue, you went drinking and clubbing before running around Seoul

[@dianneferry5199]

Ben Yu true! Dan should’ve took the needed rest before the event.

[@kizuna2002]

Thank you very much for uploading this!

[@ISATV]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnsgirl62]

Thanks for the link to the music. It fit the mood perfectly. Dan, you and your father look so much alike. I am glad that by the end everyone was comfortable being filmed. Bless you as you continue through life with your 2 families. Thanks to those who worked so hard to make these videos. They are great!

[@prettyboujee369]

I have so many mixed emotions, happiness, sadness, and a pinch of anger... I hope they all keep in touch!😟😊

[@istayprivate]

Me too :(

[@thid4325]

I love Dan's music and was so thrilled when I found out that he had found his birth family. I'm so happy for him. His family seems so nice and kind. To me, he looks more like his dad than brother though. His story is so inspiring and I hope, correction, I know he will continue to make good music!

[@Lgisas]

Emotional end to this video. The end of the video said so much without needing any words. I’m adopted and saw my biological family for the first time when I was seven. This brings back memories of then as well as my other visits. Thanks for making this series.

[@darlinmamawatatu6411]

He looks like his dad bless you Dan

[@Misspaulo468]

watching this really amazes me, i am also a twin and thankfully i was able to grow up with her by my side and watching these episode makes me appreciate her even more, i mean shes my rock, we are two bodies sharing the same soul.. glad that your able to share your feelings through this project goodluck! very inspiring!

[@LifeisEnergy2]

Dan, you do look so much like you bio dad, so amazing! now you have 3 mother's that have so much love for you. It was so nice to see you visit your foster mom. Enjoy your extended family, and have fun. You are such a great guy! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story with us. Keep well. 🖒🤗😚💞

[@nm2do]

Man I don't know what is with the beginning song, but it never fails to make me teary eyed. EVERY DANG TIME ;~;

[@LiJieAshley]

Dan looks like his father, more than his brother.

[@phlythaiguy1]

Your biological family is beautiful and they seem to really love you

[@catherinetatuila]

2:00 *When you notice that Dan is actually a huge flirt* AHAHAHAHHAHAaHAHAHA Anyways I really do love rewatching this ~ I remember how I first saw this when we moved houses and it was the first thing that popped up in KZbin !

[@oAlexanderXavior]

I'm adoring this documentary. Growing up, I never saw another Korean person until I was in high school besides my brother who is also adopted, and never knew there were other Korean adoptees (I knew they had to exist, but they weren't in my realm of life). Watching this makes me so happy and I can relate a lot to his experiences being adopted. I hope to visit Korea eventually!

[@CynthiaBrandyxo]

those hickies though. haha

[@anneongmk2440]

I couldn't really see the similarity between him and his twin but then 11:12 BAAM so they really are twins!

[@ISATV]

BAM!

[@TheVeyronette]

Though there's a slight communication barrier, you can still see the intimacy between Dan and his family :') TOO BEAUTIFUL.

[@DroidFloyd]

Just watching these videos makes me realize that if things didn't happen the way they did, we wouldn't have such an inspiration thing happening. 100% love to Dan and both families.

[@catherinea.frazier6438]

Awe Dan's brother, mom, and dad really love him so much. I can see it in their eyes

[@savannahswan810]

I recently learned that I have a different biological mother and I’m watching these videos about a month before I see her for the first time since I was really little. I don’t know how I will react but these videos have me crying.❤️

[@keax]

it's so touching to see how much your older brother was trying to connect. didn't feel as much effort on your part to be honest, which is a pity.

[@thejojojo1111]

He is really lucky amd blessed to have 2 families love him so much.

[@lucyrosevelt5274]

Balling!!! You look like your Father Dan - amazing :) Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us :)

[@vaney21cool]

omg.. i recently started watching your adoption story, and i am in shock. I can understand the way you feel and i respect it too. I hope your life these days are better and without stress !

[@ronnie1338]

Oh my god! I can't believe it! My hometown is the same island! And the aprtment is also same one.. not the same building.. wow.. you guys traveled for a long time from seoul to geoje~

[@zeenazee1853]

AH... this documentary made me so emotional. I have to mention how special it is to have a twin who was brought in different culture, different country all together and to discover about your twin sibling later in your life.

[@patriciasean]

Ugh that moment you were saying good bye to your birth parents :| I was teary omg. thank you so much for uploading this

[@137brendita]

Ok, yeah I cried! Thanks for sharing your amazing personal story with us

[@yeminacci]

Korean adoptee here. Thanks for making this, it has intrigued me to visit Korea at age 34. I was fortunate to grow up in an area with many Koreans, but my family is Caucasian.

[@justkittying]

You and your brother have the same posture

[@revinaque1342]

Looks like they get it from their dad. :)

[@dianemarielopez3085]

Thank you for sharing your story. It means a lot to me because I have chosen to adopt my son or daughter. This gives me a point of view on what my future child may experiences. Again thank you for sharing a defining moment of your life.

[@kpt002]

For the biological mother and the father might be heavy to see the twins together since they might think how it might have been if they grew up together.. I met in Denmark adopted Vietnamese twins who grew up together in a Danish family, but later on found out they had a one "twin brother" more in Vietnam aka they were part of triplets.. They also were united and it deffinately was emotional.

[@togaTV123]

Haha his dads movements are just like him, how he blinks and how he moves his head.. haha pretty cool!

[@mushiemimi]

wow once I saw his dad I saw an immediate resemblance. I am sure this is a unimaginable experience for him and his family. I wish them all the best. Thank you for allowing us to accompany you on this journey.

[@Lkayng]

Dan must have had a crazy night at that club, hickeys on his neck ;) The he was leaving his biological parents it had me in tears. This is such an amazing story.

[@anastasiamaharani]

nahh, I dont think he got the hickeys from the nightclub, because we didnt see it when he was running around korea. He got the hickeys after he took a nap.. lol

[@Scorpionturtle]

It's so clear his mother never wanted to give him up. I hope he stayed in touch with them.

[@3G_Bloke]

omg he's a clone of his dad lOL

[@Blessedron1]

Your brother is so funny lmaooo, would be nice to get a 10 year update - would love to know how your relationship with korea and family progressed!

[@shxna]

Awesome series. It just makes me wonder how Dan's life could have been had things worked out differently. His life now would be different. Maybe he'd be making music with his brother. It's really amazing.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Such a great story. Kudos to Dan, his twin brother GiSeon (?), the producers, editors and Arirang for all of their parts they played to bring this film to us. I hope and pray all has worked out well for the family---and that Dan got with whomever it was who gave him that massive hickie---DANG!! No make-up to cover up or anything, balluh!

[@dancetolive31]

i have cried during every part of this beautiful journey. it's truly inspirational and i am so happy for dan!