Do All Koreans Want To Become K-pop Idols? (What's The Ideal Job In Korea) | ASIAN BOSS

K-pop is one of the most popular genres of music in the world. With the rise of K-pop, do more Koreans want to become K-pop stars? We hit the streets of Seoul to find out.
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[@vahnglenn4516]

Whats your ideal job? Korean guy: "Landlord" You sir are gold

[@marbleous]

My dream job too.

[@zerboa]

Seo Jang Hoon, former basketball player has many apartment and he is celebrity too LOL

[@quebecaaa1238]

He is the man...

[@sidewinder3422]

Afaik building owners in sk really earns serious cash

[@808bboarder]

I was a Landlord/Property Manager and it was a great job. Amazing money and great for networking. However just very time consuming, but it was a good chapter in my life!

[@binhphan3363]

Ok, this is like asking Americans if they all want to be Hollywood stars.

[@sanchitasahana4649]

For India ...it's Bollywood

[@user-eo4oi5hy4w]

yes... definitely same.

[@shariffshiffah9905]

From what I've observed with the K.pop culture being an idol is beyond being a Hollywood star and some spend years training before they debue. The fans are really fanatic and some of their contracts restrict them from having relationships for about 3 years to create the fantancy of being available to all your fans. It also seems very rewarding if you love the fame and most people debue when they are young. I think that's why the question was asked.

[@meerjavalishaik3971]

@@sanchitasahana4649 I am an Indian girl but I never wish to be bollywood actress

[@ishanbhardwaj8737]

Its different in korea ....many Koreans are crazy after there idols ...which is not the case in other countries

[@heyhihellochristina4353]

Who would think that ALL Koreans wanted to be an idol? That's definitely delusional lol

[@yoolia4882]

Me.. 😅

[@fazzashams1706]

But srsly i thought it like tht too,its been years and this qn finally answered 😂

[@nuilove859]

Me

[@quanzy121]

Ikr That’s crazy 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@najihahazyan4436]

Me.

[@BluePhoenixize]

Me: I want to be an author. After watching this video... Me: I want to be a landlord

[@DayoOgunde]

Ara Cheli you can be both

[@chillax9184]

Ask Seo Janghoon for tips

[@tokyohunter1119]

Get some tips from Seo JangHoon for that

[@chillax9184]

Seo Janghoon Monopoly Lord ahaahha

[@tokyohunter1119]

If he likes a nice building, that will be his building the next day

[@ninidagul805]

The landlord guy is wise! Receive money without working. 😂

[@Yerinjibbang]

smart lol

[@xzaviermalibu2350]

Still have to fix property taxes

[@saka4200]

Still has to take care of maintenance and all the complaints tho 😂

[@zenniz1992]

Still have to negotiate rates with tenant and deal with tenant that won't pay up.

[@huma6835]

he's really smart and cute thi

[@user-qr4rs3eu6s]

To. people who say they’re lying. I’m sorry but I as a Korean am sure that they are 100% honest. I’ve never met Korean people who want to be Idols in all my life. Every person has a different dream and “being Idols” is not a popular option among students. It’s funny to see the comments which show that some foreigners still want to believe that all Korean people want to be Idols. creepy delusion

[@saka4200]

Ikrr, even in kdramas it shows how competitive Koreans are in education 🤧

[@herchannel1355]

I dont think people outside korea think like that too....it's kpop fans's mind only.

[@alkfs137a]

Yep. Saying a lot of Koreans want to be idols is just ridiculous. I guess they don't know how much more competitive it is in Korea to get into uni and work as either doctor, civil servants etc rather than being an idol..

[@subie1019]

With all the idols suicides, I don’t think foreigners think that way, especially since in the recent years there has been light on how hard it is to be an idol and unfair proportion of profits they get from concert earnings etc.. only a few whom are reallly popular are gonna suceed

[@GUUUTS.]

I have never seen a foreigner who thinks that way honestly

[@duchi882]

*Its like Asian parents* Asking their children if they only want to be a Doctor

[@maurichmagnusmarak9559]

I know right My parents wants me to become doctor but I don't want it

[@sellate_s1791]

So are u a chicken or a duck?

[@apelijo2300]

@@sellate_s1791 seriously i laugh...😂😂

[@kaixer9312]

haha me too but i rebel and become an investor for now i got around 1k usd per month...im still 20 btw...if u have the will and courage u can do anything

[@nataliegutierrez2458]

Duchi *Dude..nice one...*

[@reishuko]

Id rather be rich than famous 😂

[@1990Thunderbolt]

Why not both? 🤷‍♂️

[@Zerosebase1]

yeah

[@mariemmeryouma4768]

@@1990Thunderbolt because then you're selling your freedom and private life

[@1990Thunderbolt]

Mariem Meryouma true but being rich and famous wouldn’t hurt for me. I want that luxury and exclusive life.

[@aishwariyadebnath6637]

Same.. I don't like fame or spotlight I get self conscious and have anxiety.. but money is what I crave the most lol 😂

[@HudaefCares]

This is like asking if all Japanese wanted to be manga artists or if all Americans wanted to be a star of the Hollywood kind. It's silly and low-key stereotyping, tho everyone probs had a thought like that at some point.😅

[@vitadude5004]

But in America everybody want to shoot people with guns 😊

[@AS-kf2zf]

Or Americans wanted to be a basketball player. Its the same popular

[@bagheofminhrau]

@@AS-kf2zf Oh sure, most black kids want to be basket ball or football players, easy money without much education needed, but if they are good at sports and make it to the big stage then the salary is outrageous, a few millions a year at least and who knows how much in their playing time they will earn.

[@AS-kf2zf]

@@bagheofminhrau Not only black kids,also other skin wanted that too. And honestly,sports have an education too man but unlike study which make boring. Like basketball,they have a coach who knows how to destroy others team by their tactics,we should have an education to learn that

[@xzaviermalibu2350]

@@bagheofminhrau blacks get bad grades cause they black that's y , and also not many other jobs will even hire blacks with a degree other than that

[@kennyliu9589]

That landlord guy, I'm wit you

[@Someone_here_exists]

Y'all take me wit u

[@archdesign4143]

stop speakimg that americanized english stuff

[@sunflowersandroses2521]

The moment she said they have to start young and then enjoy 15 minutes but as soon as they get older they disappear That hits me... that's what is happening to idols especially when new rookies are appearing People tend to get bored with their old fantasies and want to start new ones with the mysterious pure new rookies images And the problem is ...no matter how successful and famous you were you will totally get forgotten no one will give a damn about anymore You just go back to the ordinary life ..and if you didn't make enough money that's actually wrost

[@senpaitama8778]

Literally. Also it is good to point out that the kpop groups you do hear/watch on YT (even groups that you would consider "flops") are actually successful compared to other groups. Because the reality is, you don't even hear about so many idol groups, and the ones you do hear about are the 10%. And within that 10% only VERY few groups are making $$$. Honestly, I reckon there are only 10-15 idol groups who are actually rich (members earn or are projected to earn more than 1 million ea): EXO, BTS, Twice, BigBang, Suju, 2NE1, SNSD, TVXQ, RV, Got7, BP

[@muhammadmuazzam2254]

That's why the senior idols become KZbinr in order to make income they use their popularity to make income and that's a good thing

[@jelpo2885]

@@senpaitama8778 You got it! Louder, louder!

[@senpaitama8778]

@Josh Segal Not really, the Kpop industry has been active for YEARS and you can still count the amount of truly successful groups on your hands

[@senpaitama8778]

@Josh Segal of course, only 1% of muscians are successful in the (western) music industry. It's very competitive, I understand. I'm saying that, many kpop idols train for many years and go in debt with the intent/expectation of becoming successful. Out of these idols only a fraction even get to debut. And an even smaller fraction actually become successful. It's very high risk high reward.

[@gonluvr7348]

I think koreans know how hard and lonely it is to be an idol. Imagine being a trainee for how many years and your group only lasted for a year, hell even a month, i'd really be depressed if i were them.

[@hollywoodisasataniccult4022]

Dal shabet, BAP, Wonder Girls etc and the most will go on 🥺

[@Allhailhitmanbang]

MamaMoo are the best Kpop group of all time bitches I like your username bcuz mamamoo is my ult gg too

[@ShinChan-hx9gl]

And not to mention.. Once they are big they literally have to apologise for everything. Apologise for dating for smiling at the wrong moment, they get into controversies from just looking at another idol of opposite sex.. They are constantly sexualized with their group members.. Portrayed as gays constantly.. No personal or private life. One wrong relationship one bad song destroys their entire career which has years of trainings behind them. Being a teacher is more appealing than idol life

[@rj9501]

Koreans have such a good sounding language

[@Hillary_Official_1]

Right

[@farzanayesmen5337]

Also they talk very calmly

[@caughtcrjfever2107]

Exactly. The best in my opinion. Very calm, also French and Arabic and Japanese

[@yzarcmw7794]

Agree. No accent.

[@lirabermas]

Land of the Morning Calm for a reason 😂

[@stapler3063]

I was never a K-Pop fan but I like the answer of the interviewees. Entertainment Industry is practically an impossible gambling game wherein small mistakes would literally send you to the deepest parts of hell.

[@lebahmadu1297]

I like the way you say it

[@stapler3063]

@lebah madu now reading back this comment I was like, wtf? How did I came up with this? 🤣🤣🤣

[@lebahmadu1297]

@@stapler3063 yeah, it's been two month ago, so you might be forget about it 😂

[@igotmyownjams1110]

Right...

[@yumiemacabantad109]

@Josh Segal Yeah i just saw it justin bieber new song its just yesterday did you see all the comments 😕

[@thundermoon5838]

Being an idol is really not easy I remember reading an article about there were around 42~47 kpop idols/groups debuted in 2012 and only 6 of them still surviving until now (EXO,VIXX,NUEST,BTOB,AOA and EXID)

[@KasyfulHaq]

What the article name that you read?

[@excursion8046]

@Hit That HateR not really where is fx now?

[@alkfs137a]

And still, every year, unless you're in a well-known company you won't be gaining much exposure.

[@alkfs137a]

@Hit That HateR that's not really true either. Big 3s often make mistakes too, sometimes smaller companies have better management. Some groups experience success at first but they slowly went out after 3-4 years, for example F(x).

[@doremifasolasiyeon9005]

exactly. i wouldnt ever dream of becoming one which is why i respect those who have been working hard to pursue that career. there is very little chance of your group becoming successful if you're from an unknown agency and when you're a trainee in a popular agency, there is also little chance of debuting considering that there are many trainees who may be way better than you are in terms of skills, visuals, etc. when you end up unsuccessful, like your group flopped then disbanded and no one would be willing to debut you bc you're not young enough but you've been training your whole youth for it, it's such a WASTE. when success isnt guaranteed, some may end up in that situation. that's why to be a kpop idol, you need to be mentally strong. there are so much negative sides from my perspective tbh. this is why have so much respect for idols (although there are some who might be awful offcamera, some may turn out to be rapist, except them ofc)

[@sarax9178]

I’d love to have the fame for a day so I could meet other celebs but then go back to normal.

[@sofian1129]

tru

[@ayeshasoudagar239]

You've watched too many dramas

[@danny02A]

The landlor guy knows the true deal 😂😂

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

I been knew that being a Kpop Idol is NOT a popular job amongst Korea’s GP, but I was definitely interested in hearing why (beyond the obvious reason of course)

[@scalderon97]

Ahjusshi _Brown well, it seems that korean really value their private life.

[@daegham6006]

Cuz there are many prostitution and drugs are involved. All jobs have pros and con but kpop has huge pros and con. If you wanna be rich and famous you have to endure a lot of dirty and work and lie to your fan to climb up top.

[@hollywoodisasataniccult4022]

Daeg Ham exactly. And the sad part is that fans don’t really see that there idols might be suffering. There is no mental health awareness in the Kpop industry. No awareness about prostitution, drugs or harassment etc. only when a big celebrity like seungri gets caught people are shocked. Like did you not know about all this before? Plus the stress that the fans put on their faves is crazy. Oh and don’t forget the ssaseng fans. It’s a dark industry honestly. Recruiting the prettiest faces and making them get plastic surgeries etc when the average Korean doesn’t even look like that. It’s not all the glitz and glamour. And I’m not a feminist or about women’s rights but female idols do have it harder.

[@caughtcrjfever2107]

@@scalderon97 it's not really the private life. It's about the timing that one puts in it. If you don't make it even after training for sooo long (which is very grueling mentally and physically) then you've wasted your time. Like the lady said "high risk, high return". Also all the kpop stars/groups work equally hard but only some make it. It's a lot of luck factor. So one has to be alot mentally strong to handle failures.

[@kaylalovestosleep]

MamaMoo are the best Kpop group of all time bitches - OMG this is so true!!!

[@yb50110]

The interviewer did a really good job!

[@vinsimanoj587]

IKR she was really polite

[@ayantikamalakar123]

No one: Literally no one: My asian parents: You can do whatever you want...after becoming a doctor

[@igotmyownjams1110]

Haha! I bet you are an Indian .... Don't worry same story at my home

[@claryfray4434]

Lol🤣🤣 after you make it alive out of the med school ,( I am a poor medical student here 😂)

[@igotmyownjams1110]

@@claryfray4434 😅 it must be pretty difficult for you...

[@hobishamburgerandsprite302]

Same here dude 😂 Ik you're an Indian so the situation's same everywhere...lol 😂👌🏻

[@ayantikamalakar123]

@@hobishamburgerandsprite302 You AMRY bro??😂lol me too🤝🤝

[@deep27220]

Haha. A landlord. Dude you gave K-Pop some serious competition

[@natbat1869]

Kids before video: I wanna be an idol Kids after video: _landlord_

[@nomnonmomohirai1667]

Not my style too. I prefer being fan forever with proper job that i want.😁

[@yzarcmw7794]

Aha! leave it to the people that are meant for it.. tho, surprisingly lots of these well known figures in the world did not really desire what they are known for like for example Ronald ñino was meant to be a football/soccer referree yet he become a legendary soccer player instead, like when James Cameron breaking its own record in hollywood movies yet what he truly wanted is to be a diver😅 Suga of BTS did not wsnt to be famous but just a succesfull writer but he got it both, Jin of BTS wanted to be an actor but end up becoming a famous idol😅

[@nutellanonut2596]

Being a lucky fan who can sponsor my fave maybe

[@janeeshkumar7576]

Finally...... someone with common sense. 👏👏👏

[@kzdwt9969]

@@yzarcmw7794 ure right i guess it really just depends on people's fate

[@asha394]

@@yzarcmw7794 yup that's truly the fate. Yoongi just wanted to be a producer and writer and here we are with D2 and more.

[@alaizahmarierito6631]

"kpop news is used to cover up for those who are trying to bury the stories about them."

[@priawoulmun6919]

Happy Hangul I wonder the same. I think maybe there saying it’s meant to cover up other news that are happening in Korea?

[@alaizahmarierito6631]

@@priawoulmun6919 yes it is

[@USHAKUMARI-uk9eb]

Just like burning sun was used to cover up the then political turmoil in South Korea and more recently the visit of Jungkook, Jaehyun,.Cha Eun woo and Mingyu to a club in Itaewon was used to cover up Nth room prosecution

[@jelpo2885]

@@priawoulmun6919 Ohh... why didn't I thought of these things before?? Good point....

[@zzzz44400]

@@USHAKUMARI-uk9eb u forgot SOPA

[@lunariaes]

i like the guy with the glasses who said landlord he's definitely going places

[@Turnpost2552]

Lol you need to have that money first

[@user-qw2tt6su7p]

As a Korean, I believe that for me, it would defiantly be fun to be an idol, however would not be ideal. Especially considering that if I was to become an idol, then I would have wasted too much time focusing on education. In my life, I have personally never heard a Korean say that they want to become an idol, however, lots of koreaboos do want to be one; in my experience.

[@lindavel43]

Yep. The auditions are filled with them. But they will never pick a foreigner. And if they do they are Asian like Lisa from BP, Victoria from Fx or they are mixed.

[@angelf722]

@@lindavel43 yep and don't forget that appearance matters so much when they pick people

[@McFlashh]

What's a koreaboo?

[@helenaeleanor7831]

@@McFlashh People who are obsessed with Korea, especially Kpop idols.

[@McFlashh]

Helena Eleanor thanks for telling me, that's my first time hearing that phrase.

[@roter13]

When the landlord guy starting speaking in English I was like wait, "do I suddenly understand Korean." lolz

[@mumpsbush3246]

Lmao

[@hassratsran3180]

I changed my goal after listening to the landlord guy 😂😂🙌🏻 I bet a lot of you did too 😅

[@yourdailyfans]

Rather than being an idol, i think i will prefer to work in the entertainment company😂

[@iamsopure9483]

Me too

[@alkfs137a]

Me too. It's much more stable, and much less gamble. Basically just another stable job but in the entertainment industry.

[@exowthyou]

Well I can be the janitor of the company.

[@iamsopure9483]

@@exowthyou 😂😂😂😂

[@nutellanonut2596]

Me too as CEO maybee

[@bokuwatoki5983]

I'm surprised that their answers were different as to not become an idol. A great interview. Especially, the interviewer is REALLY good at asking questions. She could be my mentor lol. As a west indian/Caribbean every parent, specifically mother's want their child to become a nurse, lawyer, and a doctor. Like, on my mother's side of the family they attained those positions and are making making money and all but I always observe them and contemplate whether they're happy or not because they're mom (my grandmother(s) were in those fields. My grandfather was a philosopher and a writer and I think I got those "traits" from him alot more becuase I love to read, write, questioning which is why I'm a journalism major. It took me a VERY long time and effort to tell my mom that I didnt want to become what she dreamed of me doing. She was upset that I didn't tell her after two years of TRYING to do what she wished me to do and failed at it. However, after self realization and knowing what I really want--its like bildungs roman. My dad is totally fine with it as long as im happy. My journey is one hell of a ride but I'm glad to see how it's going. I think that...if you feel happy doing something because of how innovative it is and such; go for it. It takes alot of courage and effort to go after something but I think it's worth it.

[@vi8514]

My parents never forced me, even thought we're Indians 😊 But a lot of my classmates think otherwise 🙄

[@vipulrai374]

I love to dance i wanna become a dancer even if i don't get fame and a lot of money to waste ....i will be happy ....but the main problem is that my mom dad won't agree they want to become a doctor ...every indian teenager's problem 🙄🙄 ...

[@Pluzoel_Dashmi]

Will you answer my this question- Should having a courage for being a k-pop idol right?

[@Pluzoel_Dashmi]

@@vipulrai374 same bro I wanted to be a k-pop idol but now I am over it because I wanted to be a 'famous' k-pop idol

[@Msztyllachara]

We've seen so many debut and disband even if you only start into kpop in second generation. We cried so much for them, with them too. I think our idols cried more than us did.

[@mei9242]

True coz they're the ones who work hard and not us

[@taizu55]

Asian parents be like: *Become a Doctor, Engineer, Scientist*

[@angelf722]

what's wrong with becoming those things? They are far more respectable jobs.

[@eigwgihwtiurqhbjw]

@@angelf722 Yea, but the fields you have to study are extremely hard and could take a lot of time. Sure, being a scientist is FARR more respectable, and most Asian parents want their kids to be something like a scientist, an engineer, etc. I know this cause I'm Korean myself.

[@adachi4043]

@@angelf722 it's a stable job but we don't like it

[@sonibhogal9533]

@@angelf722 interest matters 🙂

[@popito223]

@@angelf722 every job is respectable but the thing is asian parents push their children to their limit and many a times their own aim and hobbies r suppressed.

[@nikki740]

in India, civil servant and government jobs are most required by parents 80% of Indian youths try to get in government jobs a soon as they graduate from college all Indian government exams have more than 3-4 million students appearing

[@srishtimayal7484]

In india if you really want to live then you should be having govt. Jobs I mean these jobs are highly respected

[@img623]

No joke! Even if you are in a totally different field parents will be like .. hey why don't you write the civil services exams ...psc ...upsc.

[@anurag3269]

That's also the reason of jobless growth in India . Most of the youth wants govt jobs . India needs to utilize their youth properly otherwise there will be more difficult problems to come in future.

[@PHlophe]

Sasuki, girl what are you talking about, its a developing nation its not going to be corea with its few millions of people. also gov jobs are secure in India the exact same way they are secure in France or the Uk. I should know i am from one nation and i live in the other.

[@srishtimayal7484]

@@PHlophe ohhh

[@sukhjitk8260]

India has lots of potential and lots of people so it only makes it right that there are that many jobs. But I feel like certain jobs should be focusing more on the global goals and problems in India right now before trying to expand on their economical growth. We will only grow when we have happy people with decent lives.

[@user-mn8th1dy2d]

Here in Russia almost all of my friends went to economics, law and medicine for studying. Some of them went to language and literature, while the specialization that is in great demand here is IT and programming. I`m surprised there is no IT specialists in the lists mentioned. No matter what the economy situation in a country is, this kind of professionals is always in demand if I`m not mistaken

[@user-nv2tb1vm4y]

Марина Козлова The same here ))))) I am from Ukraine 🇺🇦))) Привіт!! Я теж не розумію чому IT і програмування не затребувані тут 🤔 , і про роботу вчителя я теж була здивована , бо у нас вчитель рахується важкою і низькооплачуваною роботою )

[@amrinaroshada5688]

In Malaysia too! We do have a lot of IT students but its not really a dream job for teens. I am an IT student and i have never imagined myself being one 😅. There is an increasing number of high school students aiming for IT as a profession but i personally think not many students like IT.

[@teleleleleletvxliitay4587]

@@amrinaroshada5688 im Malaysian too. can you tell me what job can i get if i take IT course? now i heard it is really hard to get a job so im really worry..i really want to have a job. i am 17 years old this year. i hope u can give me some advice

[@jelpo2885]

The possible reason might be because IT jobs are more promising at private tech companies like Samsung Electronics or SK Telecom or at media industries; remember, their idea of having an ideal job is about public service. Moreover, in a highly technological country like SoKor, I think the need for IT experts are not that high because most of them, I think, can regulate and utilize their personal ICT things in an advanced manner given that it's very advanced to cater for easy usage. This is just my hunch anyway.

[@jenna_maria]

A lot of people go into IT looking for future-proof jobs even if they don’t particularly like IT, much to the annoyance of those who genuinely chose IT as their passion and life goal

[@yevgenia7785]

I like the interviewer so much, I think she makes the interviewees feel comfortable while answering the questions. I found out that Koreans didn’t like the job of idol a long ago, and I totally agree with them. Firs of all, it’s very risky. You might train for years and not debut and not be able even to find another job, as you didn’t attend any universities. Second, show business is quite shady. There are a lot of thing going on there.

[@lalrindikazahau6962]

same here in India civil servant is considered a very prestigious job. More than 1000000 people take the exam every year for the vacant post of around 700-1000

[@alylkr12324.]

Ias

[@cooldude2106]

Bro thats completely different topic lol

[@expensivegurl1112]

My parents: what would your ideal job be? Me: landlor‐ My parents: *"choose one, lawyer or doctor?"*

[@quinceuwu5627]

When I was young I really wanted to be an IAS officer but now a days when my parents or friends ask me what I want to be or what my ideal job is I can't seem to reply , At some point I was like , "Why can't I say that I want to be an IAS officer confidently like how I used to?!" Then I realised that I no longer had a dream or passion to become an IAS officer , I was trying to find what I like and What I was good at , I liked drawing from my childhood very much , And I often find myself doodling pictures here and there especially I really like design new variety of cloths , Then I realised that creating new designs , Thinking about them is giving be extreme happiness and joy , I felt like my heart was melting , I still don't know if I really want to take it as a profession(as fashion designing)But right now ,I can say that designing cloths are the only thing that brings me joy and feel motivated😊

[@kakaeagle6541]

I thought this channel just considered only to Japan, Korea, China and India. But in Asia more than 40 country living In.

[@tira7263]

Kaka Eagle these are the more well known and people care/question it more than the rest

[@kakaeagle6541]

@@tira7263 Greatest stereortype in yourself

[@jasons4045]

But too bad not many people give a damn to those less relevant Asian countries. Move on.

[@tahoorashaikh2573]

Maybe its because they havent been able to spot the type of journalists they need for their shows, but then again i have no idea how this works

[@MayMay93]

They need volunteers for that

[@ClassyTV]

such an interesting issue :)

[@YotaOnKai]

Civil servant indeed a popular job in most of the Asian countries. 😔

[@tatumkleinhans8158]

I had a Korean best friend that wanted to be a kpop idol it was her dream💞 (in south africa) She told me that she would take me with her to Seoul because I wanted to be one too we were 10 years old back then it was 3 years back so we saved R100 0000 together. But when we were 11 she begin to get sick and I was so worried about her I've never known what she had but she took me hand and told me to never give up on my dreams become who I want to become and always love yourself did you know how I cried💔 she died after it was her birthday actually before that's - on her birthday I brought her a birthday cake that she'd always wanted😢I'm so heart broken but now I'm following her foot steps and I'm studying hard to be who I want to be just like her😊. this is my life of a mixed girl and korean girl being best friends😭 I love her forever and I will never forget her R. I. P my love 💖

[@user-jy5nt5qm5s]

It's so sad that your friend died ☹️☹️ best of luck for your dream 💜💜

[@aleenag8010]

If u ask the top 5 jobs in India ,for parents it will be - doctor - doctor - doctor - doctor - and doctor

[@colors41]

Engineer ?

[@write4ever875]

True words about how if they are not popular they just disappear! But for sure, there's so many koreans who want to be idols! Look at produce 101!

[@YuutaShinjou113]

Out of the 101 participants only a fraction remains.

[@alkfs137a]

Yeah, but that's only a small fraction from the entire young korean population.

[@Dr.Appystrady]

*That landlord guy - he deserves an award for that 😂😂*

[@xyzzz2003]

5:40 I think after watching this, even I feel being landlord is great 😂😂😂

[@cr7nd674]

Ghar bethe bethe paisa bohot dimaag lagaya usne kisine nhi socha hoga😂😂🤣

[@RoshanKumar-fm7cy]

@@cr7nd674 with no labor lol

[@Seraphyx]

Yo shout outs to this interviewer for asking all these follow up questions, it gives us so much more insight into the reasoning for some of these answers and the kind of mindset people in korea have.

[@maryjoy7312]

I agree to their answers. Being a kpop idol is so hard you sacrifice your youth for training, your privacy, your love life as well. One wrong move and you'll get bashed that can really affect your metal health. It's like a gamble where you're not sure if you gonna be successful or not. If you succeed you'll make money but it doesn't end there. You have to work harder to maintain your image and standing since there's always a new group that could easily snatch the spotlight and the sad part is you'll be set aside as you get older and worst part is you'll just disappear and forgotten.

[@rukiddinmep7794]

Keep rolling on these videos towards us ASIAN BOSS!!!! U guys are great!!!!

[@day6atemywallet78]

Even tho I like kpop, never in a billion years would I think of becoming a kpop star. It’s too much work physically and mentally 😭

[@avantikaroy5146]

No engineers? Here, everybody jumps in for engineering. Myself included 😢😢😢

[@worm2976]

idk man the comment makes me like 90% sure you're Indian too XD

[@a.kaushal8447]

Indian spotted 😅

[@arushi8046]

@@worm2976 yes she is Indian

[@x0xxx007i]

*Great question to ask!* 👍💖 it’s hard being in the industry I’m sure - idols work very hard so they deserve appreciation

[@scalderon97]

Well, being a landlord is the best choice, but first you need to have enough money to own a building and receive rental fees.

[@gracemorrison5304]

Absolutely. Seems a lot of excited ppl in the comments skip that important point. 😏

[@firstnamelastname3905]

i love how the reporter handled the conversations/interview. keep it up 😊

[@idacoleencervantes9243]

Well just being an idol is very hard for what I see. Before they become idols, they're put in extreme stress to debut and they have to train for like years. I tried to sing and dance at the same of their songs, and it is difficult as hell. Of course, they have haters and fans that expect something big from them which just can be very stressful. Some of them recieve hate just because they want to date someone. I mean come on, fans can be very toxic at times like that cause they want their idols for themselves. They don't think what their feels. They are also human beings just like the fans. This is just a mere opinion of an international K-pop fan💜

[@hollywoodisasataniccult4022]

xcolleen7127x Daeg Ham exactly. And the sad part is that fans don’t really see that there idols might be suffering. There is no mental health awareness in the Kpop industry. No awareness about prostitution, drugs or harassment etc. only when a big celebrity like seungri gets caught people are shocked. Like did you not know about all this before? Plus the stress that the fans put on their faves is crazy. Oh and don’t forget the ssaseng fans. It’s a dark industry honestly. Recruiting the prettiest faces and making them get plastic surgeries etc when the average Korean doesn’t even look like that. It’s not all the glitz and glamour. And I’m not a feminist or about women’s rights but female idols do have it harder.

[@evviolet8370]

thats what happened when u receive ur paycheck from public, if u are likeable by the public n fans, u will receive good money, if not then u just disappear

[@bushpham5975]

Y’all need more subscribers(love this channel best KZbin channel)

[@evxnhxre]

I've been following Asian Boss' videos for a while and (this could be filtering) I'm always amazed by how insightful and well-spoken the interviewees are. I would assume that because of their cram method education system, the reality would be opposite, but the system (or smtg else about the society) could be doing something right.

[@kat3504]

As an aspiring teacher in America, I really hope teachers will become as desired as they are in Korea. Teachers form the young minds of the future and deserve more.

[@MEGIDIOT]

Your questions and subquestions are so well thought out and people’s answers are also very elaborate.

[@tree3545]

Literally no one: Asian boss: Do all koreans wanna be idols?

[@hollywoodisasataniccult4022]

Sarah Khan it’s a good video for all the koreaboos to watch

[@jelpo2885]

Honestly, I think there're people who really thought of that. I myself sometimes wonder how many Koreans really want to become idols because of that industry's impact and notice that there're so many people in auditions.

[@sinfulhime]

whats wrong w that ? they said STAY CURIOUS

[@kweendee3673]

Same thing happen in my country as well. Most of us will choose a stable and secure job. Most job applicant will wanted to be in government services.

[@matw1x]

So cool that these people have the foresight and wisdom to understand the potential risks and consequences of becoming famous. Seems like lots of people in the world still only see the glamor that comes with fame but fail to see the potential downsides such as loss of privacy, upholding a certain image, etc, etc.

[@pmanlicious7117]

It’s very high risk job because you sacrificed so many things and often achieved nothing in return

[@pujapriya6960]

In India most of people become engineer then they decide what to do in their life and civil service is highly respected in India most of the youth want govt job

[@PracticalExperts]

thats why we most indians are jobless (i am also a indian)

[@gokusaiyan6809]

That’s why an IAS officer think himself as a God literally because of people like you and me.

[@Zyrodil]

What a cool sounding language.

[@FrauFlamm]

that's really interesting :) thnx I enjoyed watching it 💛

[@suntaria]

Thank you for explaining what a landlord is in english, I didnt know I needed that but it was great ;)

[@amandalyn0]

I love singing, dancing, writing lyrics, and producing music, I would love to be an idol, but there are so many risks you have to take, and you have to mentally prepare yourself for a very long and tiring journey, and don't even get me started on how hard you'd have to work to get recognition. I really have a lot of respect for idols, especially kpop idols. We should appreciate their hard work and be careful on what we say. Hurtful words can really damage an idols confidence and performance.

[@Caysum21345]

I’m gonna use BTS as an example since they’re the most well-known but I always wonder how those boys will adjust when their massive fame starts to go down as it does with everyone

[@ellabruze9469]

Caysum21345 right!

[@Alex_Christin]

Bts at their intial days struggled a lot because of debts.

[@jhalciacuna3344]

Thanks a lot. You always have the coolest topic. Keep it up!

[@antzvasi8781]

This is a good question!!! Loved the video PS. I really liked the reporter on this vid, her voice is soft and happy ㅋㅋㅋ♥

[@c4mboy]

Honestly being rich also counts as being famous like I’ve met lots of people that aren’t even shown on tv or known by any people but they are very hardworking so they became reach and people like looked up to them even theier social media’s are gaining followers it’s like being famous without the world knowing

[@nolan1187]

Very realistic and what is the common trend for my generation in the U.S. Not like everyone tries to be famous here.

[@lisat8692]

Such great questions were asked! Keep up :)

[@alisalexter4072]

Weiiiiii thankyou AsianBoss ive been wondering about this the whole time! I really wanted to know whats the perception of Koreans themselves towards KPOP

[@kimdahyun2893]

I dont want to be kpop i just want kpop skin...fm acne😢

[@PHlophe]

blemish free glass skin , pale as the tiles on my bathroom. i don't want the bleaching part though. nobody is as pale.

[@a.k0903]

Haahhaha this comment! 🤘👍

[@InsomniaTeaS]

Take care of your skins

[@user-on4jj1he6r]

The reason why Kpop idols have good skin is because they are born but they take good care of their skin. You'll get better if you take good care of yourself 🥰

[@zi784]

I'm really thankful for the video, it was really eye opening Unfortunately, for my own bad I wasn't mature until now to know the difference between 'popular' and 'talented'. These idols were so intimidating that I'd think this must feel like heaven, having so many people know you.. But turns out that's not sth to consider while choosing life goals. Don't try to the second someone , Try to be the first you (Idk which, but I think it's from a movie my brother was watching one day) PS. I wonder though, Are they really loved that much for real? Is it the kind you feel for a true friend, or the way you feel about your junk food (you know it's wrong but you still love to eat it) ?

[@tomonjet2886]

I like the way she is asking questions like coming to the exact questions without any hidden kind of thing

[@SunsetMap]

The reporter was amazing in this, and the follow-up questions were very spot on!!

[@jyd1384]

This video was so meaningful for most Korean teenagers who haven't their job nowadays. South Korea's economic depress had made weirdest situations that so many Korean young generations wanna their promising jobs for earning big money. Yes, it was a entertainers' life. Not all Korean youngers might become K-POP idols due to it's so hard & desperately competition. The gate is so narrow but there're so many people who wanna entering there. If Korean young generations want to become a popular entertainer, they should have owned all everything such as a good looking face, nice body, nice personalities, multi-lingual abilities, capabilities as a singer. But it's so hard course and only a few young people who as the chosen might go through those complicated conditions. Life of K-POP idol, it wouldn't easier than what they think.

[@lysosome4684]

Reporter: *Why do you like dancing?* Interviewee: *Because I love to dance.* *le me: WTF?😲💔

[@ozgesolmaz752]

i'm amazed how korean people at such young age are so quick witted and articulated

[@mrweasel]

Haha the student who wants to be a landlord. Wants to continue that student lifestyle.

[@hunnies4600]

remember when produce begin their season 2 and kpop fans said things like “at this rate everyone in south korea wanna be an idol” lol

[@lestervillamor6434]

I agree to the man who dream to become a Landlord that was unexpctd . Hahahha. Maybe I also dream to become landlord. ☺😂😃

[@pingteo6104]

The quality of comments from the interviewees are pretty good! They are very articulate too.

[@lastlyLOVESmusic]

You guys come up with the best talk topics!

[@inthehouse5645]

Well, civil service and gov't jobs is also a thing here in my country. 🇵🇭

[@MGRD710]

But there's always a circumstances No exceptions

[@cheese6783]

Oo pansin ko rin minsan

[@aswalkanya]

Yup, same here in India😌 ❤❤

[@hollywoodisasataniccult4022]

I’m glad they asked this Q cuz most Kpop/kdrama fans think that Korea is all about that

[@lovefrommarss]

I am actually working towards buying my first house soon and I have already been thinking about the second and third lol, so I def. understand the landlord guy 💯

[@simrensen9181]

This video is so on point. The interviewer is too good. Also, the interviewees seem very practical and realistic. They are not delusional like the once who might have demanded a video on this topic. I am from India 🇮🇳 and not everyone here dream of becoming a Bollywood star. The entertainment market is saturated. People come, people go, only handful of people become stars. It is not just Hard work, patience, perseverance but some amount of luck also goes in. Anyway, very insightful video. Thank you for making it.

[@dragoon4060]

That kid with big glasses is spitting some FACTS! 3:00

[@lotussong1]

As a Korean-American, I find this video interesting. As with any country, there will always be stereotypes of “foreigners”. 🙄. As a minority in the U.S., I feel that I have to prove that I’m not your stereotypical Asian and that I’m just as American (if not more) as anyone else.😕 Anyways, thanks for the interesting videos Asian Boss!🙂

[@tomhannah3825]

What a great interviewer! She's perfect, easy-going, leading with questions, and then following up with more and better questions... As for kpop idols, Koreans above a certain age all know now about slave contracts, working hard for years with little return... Statistically, your average kpop idol has a terrible deal, working for nothing. The market is so saturated, only the top .1% get the rewards.

[@LauraLin_]

The jobs are definitely changing. Being a youtuber it is a formal job now. And other jobs as digital design or web site creators may disappear due to the apps that can do that like canva or squarespace.

[@konikoni2511]

This question itself is low key stereotypical, is like asking does all Japanese want to be anime creator

[@kembaho]

i kinda think this question is just plainly not necessary, because if you’re referring to a whole nation as a whole, wanting to become an entertainer or artist... well sis, you either don’t understand HOW the world works, or your stereotype of korean people is only around kpop. 🤧☕️

[@ant-man9018]

If literally all Koreans would like to become idols then nobody would be left to become fans lmao. Unless they are also fans of that idol gah, you know what I mean xD

[@flaviadiaz6289]

The boiseeee STAN THE BOYZ

[@anunknownstay]

@@ant-man9018 how should we live without our beloved k-netizens and k diamonds😳😔😂

[@jn.0923]

That's how most of your koreaboo peers function. They think Korea is only kpop

[@M_Sonata]

Yunjee is a really good interviewer.

[@mstoop114]

After this video.... I changed my dream job from illustrator to landlord. Thank you sir for inspiring me.