EATING WIGGLING OCTOPUS?! | Seoul Fish Market

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THIS VLOG: Part 1/3 of our wild night out ~ We went to the fish market and ordered a serving of live octopus and what the Koreans call a Penis Fish. We took them to the restaurant in the market and had them prepared. We made some local friends and drank Soju with them, then ended the vlog at the entrance of our next adventure for the night: an overnight Korean Spa!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married June 2013 and quickly caught the travel bug! We started traveling full-time January 10, 2016. While daily vlogging was not the original plan, we were having way too many cool experiences not to share every single day! Now travel vlogging is our full-time gig and we feel like we have the greatest job in the world! We are incredibly thankful to do something we love every day. :)
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[@KaraandNate]

We're trying something new! We loved Seoul so much that we want to make sure everyone has an amazing time in this incredible city! So we put together a travel guide called 9 Things You Must Do On Your First Trip To Seoul. Check it out! karaandnate.com/9-things-you-must-do-in-seoul/

[@littlemochef]

Everyone is so friendly! What a great video. I mean, watching you both eat tentacles? And hang out with the fish market ladies? Priceless. Btw...way to represent. All those Korean ladies now think Americans are wonderful.

[@bobnease2]

Y'all just ROCK!! And nice job making friends with the Korean ladies!

[@KaraandNate]

+Bob Nease Thanks Bob 😁

[@YummyInspirations]

That intro was spectacularly edited! The live octopus/fish... you're WAY braver than me! :P

[@KaraandNate]

+Yummy Inspirations thank you! 🤗

[@amanseth9866]

Yummy Inspirations can you eat me

[@thesillygooseorg]

@@KaraandNate Yes. Kara is definitely really brave. Braver than me.

[@pounekeuz]

Subscribing, just because of those who "got their feelings hurt" with you eating that octopus..

[@davidbenson2224]

GREAT VLOG! Guys, I was smiling through the whole episode. There is NOTHING like a 3 hr hang with the locals over food & drink! Kudos to Kara for the great edit...everything from the transitions to the overlays to the #PewDiePieZoomFX nod...it all came together perfectly in the cut. #KeepGoing

[@KaraandNate]

+David Benson thank you 😁😁

[@minnamoira]

I have been a vegetarian for 26 years and this was the episode I should have not watched. OMG. :D

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Well done guys. I haven't watched one of your videos in a while, your editing is top notch! Which program do you use?

[@KaraandNate]

+Gabriel Traveler Thank you!!! Premiere Pro 😁

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, good to know. That's the one I've been thinking of upgrading to.

[@KaraandNate]

+Gabriel Traveler I don't know if it is the best, but it is what I learned to edit on first and I just haven't wanted to re-learn on anything else. Haha

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah that's kind of where I've been stuck for years, using Videopad which works alright and I know it inside and out, but has limitations and is kind of clunky. Want to step things up to another level.

[@levidan1]

love it!!!! my two favorite travel vloggers chatting it up and talking business

[@helmitpeak]

You guys a brave, I wouldn't let that octopus or penis fish near my mouth. Now crab or lobster, yes. I had octopus many yrs. ago, it was dead and cooked but it was like chewing rubber, yuk.

[@nazfromqueens]

yesss.. i'm so glad you guys are enjoying this experience.. South Korea is such a wonderful and unique place, and the people are amazing.. this reminds me of the first vlogs .. from when you were in Japan.. you seem to have a different energy about you when you are in Asia.. i LOVIT! and that you are willing to try anything too .. it's how you truly discover a country and it's culture

[@Amy-gc3kb]

the octopus isn’t actually alive when you eat it btw! it’s the sauce/oil that causes the muscles in the tentacles to move(:

[@JeNetty75]

Omg! You guys are amazing! Couldn't bring myself to try either the octopus or sea penis....you guys need to try the silk worms next! (Bondeggae...sp?) I'm sooooo loving these videos! I've been to Korea a few times, but haven't been in a few years! Hoping to go back soon! Love it there!

[@JeNetty75]

Aaaaaaand you guys are tipsy on soju! Lol!! Oh boy do I ever have some soju stories! Lol

[@rachel40045]

Just found you guys and loving your korean experience! Y’all are so brave. I’m korean and even I didn’t try it those two things in Korea when I was living there. I love it when people visiting different countries try new things and get to know the people. Thank you for such delightful clips of South Korea. You guys definitely experienced it to the full!!

[@jf6395]

Seoul is so obviously good for your soul... you radiate happiness...thanks for the smiles keep traveling

[@KaraandNate]

+jim foster 💜🤗

[@lyfe0589]

All these comments about live octopus. Lmao, such ignorance is bliss for them, ain’t it? They are doing exactly what they should be doing. Living like locals to truly get a taste of the culture of that country. A lot of countries eat their delicacies in odd ways to the Western eyes. So take a moment to breathe, think, open your minds, and accept. This is why America will always lag behind other countries. Such a shame. Btw, I’m a new subscriber!!

[@amorson3035]

Omg, this video was funneeeeeee! I mean I could never eat the squirming suctioning octopus but watching you guys do it was absolutely hilarious especially when it was suctioning at the back of Nate's throat.

[@vishuchhabra712]

I've been watching you guys since Nepal base camp trek,you have changed a lot, editing is wonderful, All the best for future, hope you reach 100k subscribers qwickly

[@KaraandNate]

+vishu chhabra aww Thank you!! :)

[@thesillygooseorg]

@@KaraandNate you guys get better and better

[@jennygrossman441]

Those ladies were so cute!! They were probably trying to fatten you up 😂😂

[@kitty4dreams]

Oh my goodness, you guys are sooooo cute. Just found your channel last night and I absolutely HAVE to watch everything you have ever filmed.

[@cuclainne]

You really need to chew the octopus properly. People have died because it got stuck down their throats when not chewed properly before swallowing.

[@aubree956]

they did chew it properly.....

[@aubree956]

and nate told kara "chew it up good"

[@28tlh]

Loved the video! I’m sure the local people were glad to see travelers enjoying their food culture.

[@KaraandNate]

+Tammy Humphreys thank you! Yes i think so 😋

[@thesillygooseorg]

@@KaraandNate Yes! I agree.

[@srejy]

When Kara was chewing that octopus it felt like I was chewing one too 🤣

[@arlenesolis024]

THISIS one of the many experiences you guy have done that I would love to. I’m a night owl 🦉

[@AnaMateifilm]

why is everyone so salty in the comments of every one of their videos

[@gabewest9359]

What do you mean?

[@dragonmac1234]

Making friends with the locals wherever you are is a good tip. It sounds like Kara and Nate made a good impression. I've heard horror stories about not eating the wriggling tentacles properly, not something I would really want to try :)

[@KaraandNate]

+Mark Caswell its always fun making friends who you can't communicate with words 😂

[@PipinhoSnow]

I jate this vlog. Eat live animal??? Its a big NO!!! Im going watch the next one!

[@1978Tbk]

What can I say... pure joy watching you two eating! Back binge watching after a bit of a break. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. 😃

[@Kelleena1on1]

That crabs saying help me ! Help me , lol

[@Bangpaulxu]

First 1:12 got me looking at people in mask and I realize in Asia even before COVID, masks were a thing.

[@lynell3566]

I like how you all did this vlog. At the beginning I thought you all were just getting in from your first day. It made wonder what adventure did you all go on? Then the Hangover rewind to the beginning...It made me just want to find out "what happened?".

[@sukinow4231]

Love love idea of 3 part kinda reverse day for u guys! 🤗 also have tried live 🐙 in 🇯🇵 and loved it. Guess I love me some 🐙😛but never heard of penis fish😅 brave of u guys to try it!

[@KaraandNate]

+suki N nice! Glad you like the series! 👍🏻😁

[@Wafa21]

Oh please to all of you ignorant "Eating living octupus?, Unsibscribed!" people, it's not alive, go find information about it. And even if it was, it is culture, and these two were brave enough to try something from that culture. If you want to see a travel over the world without such things, guess what, you won't find it, because the world is full of much "crazier" things.

[@Wafa21]

Btw, I really enjoyed the video!

[@marykatherine3582]

Ok. I LOVED the fish market experience. That looked like so much fun, and those ladies! That was fantastic!

[@dionysus122]

This might be my favorite episode of your yet! This is awesome!

[@GUBVentures]

I have watched every one of your videos from the beginning. Today I saw this one...the BEST! Kara you are so funny!!! If you every get to Phoenix send me a message and I will take you for a Jeep ride in the desert.

[@koogene8739]

Seeing these negative comments on you both digging and soaking in into the korean's culture , which is nothing wrong to do, I just wanna let you guys know you guys are amazing trying new things out 💓💪, sure it's not the best thing to do to animals but that's the way it's consumed by the locals 👍 another great vlog !! 💓💓💓

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Massively enjoyed that one guys, forget about the hate, it happens. Those small moments can often be the most fun and the hardest to share and explain, but it completely came across! Was there alcohol in those bottles? Haha 🍻

[@mrmarecki1]

How this video has less than 100k views? I think it's one of K&N's best, I was literally crying with laughter watching them eat the tentacles. Go away COVID, I want to try that too!

[@mr.mkim100]

Chew well never just swallow! Damn making me miss home so much!!!

[@davecollier881]

No way I could eat food that moved, but the time with the Korean ladies looked amazing, looking forward to seeing the rest of this vlog.

[@KaraandNate]

+Dave Collier 🙃👍🏻

[@telep1716]

Really enjoyed this video guys! Awesome editing and story telling!

[@KaraandNate]

+Tele P Happy you enjoyed it!

[@meghanf2012]

That looked like a ton of fun! You guys are braver than I would be trying that octopus though!

[@KaraandNate]

+meghanf2012 I didn't feel too brave! Haha but it was a great experience🤗

[@chebsmacbishop8736]

Hey Kara & Nate... My wife & I are loving going through some of your back catalogue of vlogs. We watch one or two vlogs as we are eating our evening meal and are really enjoying travelling with you. We love your style of presentation and cannot get over just how alike we both are to you. Thank you for becoming an important part of our daily routine. Also... wiggly octopus & penis fish? Rather you than me! :D

[@campingcarjoa]

I wish that I would have a chance to see and meet you guys.(Because I am a huge fan of Kara and Nate hehe). I live in Busan, Korea and I hope someday I will meet you guys :) Ah! I cannot wait to see next V log 찜질방 (Jimjilbang)!

[@KaraandNate]

+CampingCarJoa aww I wish we would have had time to visit Busan! Hopefully one day! And yes the Jimjilbang vlog is one of my favorites 😂😂

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

I LOVE that you had such an incredible experience! So amazing!!! 💜

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Can’t wait for part two!

[@KaraandNate]

+Just Call Me Annie thanks girl! 🤗

[@crimsonsatira]

Loving the editing. It just gets better and better. I would not touch seafood with a ten foot pole but it was so much fun watching you eat that! To the people that are calling it cruel, barbaric, etc. That octopus was chopped up and cooked. There is NO way it’s alive. It wiggles like that because it reacts to the salt/sauce.

[@KaraandNate]

+crimsonsatira thank you so much 😁

[@janielee1631]

"Its trying to taste my tongue." Hahahahaa Also the way Kara says jimble Jang for jimjilbang (gym-jill-bhang) for the korean spa episode. Im still cracking up. As a korean american im gonna now forever refer to korean spas as jimble jangs 😂😂😂😂!

[@simplydaviddang]

It's Makgeolli that is fermented not Soju though. Love your Vlogs!

[@donnavaneldik]

Love the guide you made, would like to see more of them of other places you guys visited!

[@KaraandNate]

+Donna Van Eldik great to hear!! Glad you liked it!

[@navin70]

The lengths you go to for your subscribers :-) Thanks but I'll pass the next time someone offers me up fresh octopus.

[@MammaBear.]

WOOT! 58000 Subscribers! Well done to you both! :) Great video guys. :)

[@KaraandNate]

+MammaBear yay! Thanks so much!!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We were so stressed out for Kara going first! You guys are brave! We'd need a beer to two to do that. ;) - Trevor & Anna

[@lanaava]

Dang... I would’ve diluted that live octopus in vinegar or some sauce 😝 NICE JOB 👍

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Man such a contrast in hospitality between Russian and S. Korea! Great video, did you guys get the "backwards" idea from the Bourdain Korea episode?

[@smthbear808]

I am so totally proud of you guys! That was an awesome video and you made friends at dinner too! Totally awesome!

[@KaraandNate]

+smthbear808 thank you 😁

[@FelipeWWoHP]

Wow! That was such a unique and cool experience! You guys have GUTS! And those local ladies, how awesome! I love how you guys "do it like the locals" and not just like every other tourist. Get right in there, in the culture, with the actual locals... Fantastic! I can't wait to visit South Korea someday (hopefully soon)! Maybe the next tours with viewers, after the Italy ones, can be in South Korea? I'm totally down for it!!!

[@FullBellyTravels]

It's so nice to see you in Korea!

[@KaraandNate]

It's so nice to be here! :)

[@lauraimpellizzeri7717]

I literally had to rewind because I thought he said penis fish. I then I realized he did say penis fish. Yikes!!

[@Sheila_TheCraftingFeet]

OMG KARA & NATE! You guys are VERY, VERY brave!

[@theRTWguys]

What a FUN video!! Meeting those ladies at the end is what traveling is ABOUT!!!!

[@KaraandNate]

+The Round The World Guys right?! They were adorable!

[@CrazyRachel1984]

I would have thought one would eat the penisfish whole... What does that say about me. Lol 🤦hahahhaaa

[@youabsurdaf]

10,000 won soju???!!!! I'm Korean and that's expensive!

[@criskity]

Penis fish aren't actually fish. They're WORMS.

[@minjuinmajor5243]

I looooooooooove live octopus👍👍👍😉👍😋😋😋

[@Goldeggyolk]

"Omg it's squirting" I nearly choked on my food😂

[@preciousjas]

What is the track you use in this vlog guys? Awesome ep.. I been wanting to try the octopus

[@KaraandNate]

+preciousjas the songs we use are always linked in the description 👍🏻

[@kimmentzinger3388]

haha this is without a doubt the best thing i've watched all day. Thanks for all the great videos! You guys are so inspiring

[@4472steve]

Great vlogs . This vlog I couldn't hold up laughing. Keep it up watched from the start:)

[@Eric-kf6dy]

Enjoyed the video - Subscribed

[@KaraandNate]

+Eric Lewis Woihoo! 👏🏻

[@carolinanarbutas4474]

Whats not to love about you Kara, it’s your personality and smile. Funniest vlog

[@justinamelody2850]

Kara and Nate that was just gross but that was interesting, can`t wait to see the spa. Also i have been binge watching your other vlogs all day long from the beginning and up to Brussels and your vlogs are just amazing, and i think you guys are my favourite travel couple and you aren`t shy about showing affection on camera, both of you are cute and romantic.

[@KaraandNate]

+Nicole Tomaski thank you!! I know it was gross, so thanks for watching and commenting anyways 😁

[@lightdark00]

I wish you stayed in one spot for a while in Vladivostok and not Korea.

[@rayrayy5444]

That was a hoot….but put me off my breakfast..

[@KaraandNate]

+Ray Rayy hahaha sorry about that!

[@kevinsymonds2123]

So interesting to see you out at night!

[@debraaufdenkamp475]

Like watching you but eating live animals goes a bit far .

[@2ndmaus]

Hell yea!! Korean bbq I miss it so much lol

[@drraghavnarang8085]

I think one of the best local experience in long time :) kudos to you guys :)

[@geaniekim3731]

Kara and Nate, please disregard the critics about the live octopus, you guys were in Korea to immerse yourselves in another culture and did so respectfully and looked like lots of fun! Glad you turned off the cameras and just took in the moment. Loving the vlogs from Korea, you guys are great!

[@KaraandNate]

+Geanie Kim 💜💜💜

[@AntarikAnwesan]

This is so crazy guys; I’m not sure if I would try eating that. Haha.. Started following you couple of weeks back and have now seen so many of your old vlogs (including Everest series) and all the latest ones from Russia till here. You have added Trans-Siberian, Peru Sky Lodge and the Inca trail in my bucket list now. Following you on instagram too. The vlogs are so nice and both of you look so easy and comfortable - this is great. I eagerly look forward to your vlogs everyday now. And Kara, your editing has improved so tremendously in a year. Best part is seeing both of you smiling all through the vlogs :)

[@sophiewoolfenden]

Scrap that last comment, I think this is gonna be my favourite kind of Kara and Nate vlog! :)

[@cindystephens6997]

Fun experience eating with the locals

[@ambers3200]

Those ladies are great! Makes me excited to go to South Korea

[@ODriscolls]

I lived in Korea for 4 years and I've lost count of how many times I was taken care of/ given food by locals 😍

[@CrazyRachel1984]

The way Nate says- Nekkid 🤣🤣🤣

[@harumianeehs]

My favorite place on Earth! .... after Philippines 🇵🇭😬

[@Markevans63]

One of your best in ages! Can't wait for the other two parts

[@KaraandNate]

+Mark Evans thanks mark! We are so excited about this series!

[@Markevans63]

Kara and Nate i know you're mid Atlantic ATM but is Seoul easy to get by in? Seems as if a lot of the infrastructure is easy for English speakers only! I'm thinking of going there from Vietnam next year sometime!

[@drewlucero3916]

Awesome 👏

[@christianwilson2908]

You ate Squidward!!!

[@berniewong7983]

OMG -- your best vlog ever!!! Loved it!!!

[@KaraandNate]

+Bernie Wong Wow! Thanks! 😁

[@andrewlee4231]

That was an amazing experience!

[@KaraandNate]

+andrew lee it really was. The most "local" we have ever felt!

[@Amy-gc3kb]

Kara pronouncing “thank you” is so funny and cute

[@17lhr19]

That's gross funny interesting at the same time.

[@19brandon66]

why? have always enjoyed your videos but, 60 thumbs down?

[@martinc.720]

19brandon66 Because of all the fools who think that octopus was actually alive lol

[@valleepage2726]

I was so grossed out that I had to close my eyes on and off when you were eating the octopus oh my gosh it's horrible!

[@michae8jackson378]

Btw nice song choice Kara going to market, Please Don’t.....lol

[@KaraandNate]

+Michael Jackson 😉😉

[@betheasforthewin8881]

Oh. My. Gosh. You guys are the best!!!!! I loved this one and can't wait for parts 2&3!!!! I was so pleasantly uncomfortable the entire time watching 😂😂

[@KaraandNate]

+BetheasForTheWin "pleasantly uncomfortable" you NAILED it 😂👍🏻

[@betheasforthewin8881]

Kara and Nate So excited you replied 🙈😂 love yalls channel so much!!!

[@KaraandNate]

+BetheasForTheWin 💜💜💜

[@findingmyhealing57]

french kissing an octopus lol

[@ODriscolls]

This vlog holds up against time. Still so fun!

[@thomascrown3816]

Ohhhh .... my ....... God ......... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢 - even though it's not still alive ..... would LOVE if this had been on the menu for the Iceland food challenge ... 😈 You guys are truly epic

[@travelerlost2699]

Literally watched this whole video with hands covering my face and just peaking one eye out between them. Wow 😮!!!