Goodbye from Martina

[@KingKogi]

💞 I haven't been responding to the comments, but I have been reading them. Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories about when you found the EYK channel, your favourite segments and moments, and the kind messages. It has been extremely emotional, but the comments have been helping to bring a smile and to remember many warm memories.

[@AetherEmpressTreJinn6o6]

Thank you for making this video, I'm sorry it was so hard to make, it made sure I knew where I can go to find you so I don't miss your new channel. Thank you for sharing how you feel, I appreciate you for being willing to be so open and vulnerable and talk to us about such a painful and raw subject. I'm subscribed over there, and i can't wait to see what amazing new memories we can enjoy together as new opportunities come. ✨️

[@grokker99]

Chapters end and new ones begin in life…thx for the great memories and cheers to new ones 😊

[@uramjeong8087]

Stay strong

[@doomcake2020]

Good for you

[@JiaYoung]

I still have a “believe in your dreams” Spudgy t shirt from years ago 💕

[@aishahariiibooo9784]

Grew up watching you guys through my teenage years. And now I’m a grown ass adult in my mid twenties. Whilst it’s been painful watching the transition, I’m happy that you are moving forward and closing this chapter. It’s a part of the healing process and I hope you find peace from it. Thank you for all the memories you made on this channel for us!!

[@Littlekitten_]

Dude me too!! I’m 29 now and I was obsessed with their channel when I was a kid!! I was just thinking about them! I’m shocked

[@mallorynicole7355]

I cried so much watching this.. it’s the closure I didn’t know that I needed and I’m grieving the loss of the past with you Martina. It feels nice to genuinely mourn the loss of this channel after so many years of watching you guys. And I’m proud of you. I’m so proud. I’ve started watching all of the king kogi videos and it gives me the same nostalgia as the EYK videos did. And I want to thank you for that. I look up to you so much for the strength and dedication you have.

[@CutiieDeviilX3]

Same I’m at work took my everything not to cry

[@Luminousmorrow]

I wanna feel for Martina but the way she quietly paints Simon as an awful person for wanting to post here makes me extremely uncomfortable. Couples share businesses all the time and they both could've used the name to benefit them both, but Martina doesn't want to compromise at all. Imagine if all brands did this when relationships fell apart my lord... It's childish and immature tbh.

[@mzj7699]

@@Luminousmorrow i cant be the only one who thinks Martina was being v careful with her words and not "quietly painting Simon as an awful person" as you have claimed. What i saw was her explaining objectively how and why her time in contributing to EYK channel has come to an end. In doing so it mightve highlighted some unexpected actions from Simon, which was only fair because it contributed to her reason of leaving. I say its fair because she never did it in a way to stir things up, only for things to settle down. Both of them have gone thru so much individually these past few years, and aft thinking abt it all, seeing how u called Martina's actions "childish and immature" only explains how little u know about EYK content and the importance it serves to the EYK community. Sir, u cant just expect NIKE or Adidas to go thru a major mess and then not be uncomfortable/questioning when it starts to showcase n promote Chinese medicine. Like whaaat?

[@Lanecryo]

Took the words right out of my mouth. :c 💕

[@DudeThatsWholesome]

@@Luminousmorrow I think if you check out King Kogi you can see who the driving force behind the creativity EYK Studios is/was tbh. Like the exciting fun things Martina is doing over there VS... book club. I don't think it's on brand and tbh Simon uploading stuff getting 10k views is an indication what the audience wants vs King Kogi thriving. Wanting an archive of a past life honestly would be the best bet, but as what's happening here. Simon now owns it(?) -since Martina is done here - and is uploading nonrelated stuff. I'd be upset too if it felt like my 10+ life long baby is just... not being 'ruined' but not on par of how you want it to be left. He can go run his book club on his own page. Martinas stuff is still related to EYK so I don't see anything wrong with her doing shorts ect. Just my two cents but IMO I don't think it's fair this is the result of EYK studios is that unrelated content is being uploaded by one party and not really respecting that it's over and could become a perfect archive/time capsule.

[@sylvfallen]

Thank you for addressing this. I’m so proud of you for taking this step. I will always appreciate what you gave us here. I remember watching you guys educating on how it was coming to Korea and becoming teachers and tips you had. This was not just a channel. This was yalls lives and it impacted so many people. You’re right that we can’t control things and I appreciate you bringing that up. Thank you for all your time you’ve shared with us. I am excited for your future in King Kogi. I look forward to it. Thank you Martina truly.

[@salmad1612]

We love you Martina and support you 100% on your new channel. I can’t imagine how hard this must have been for you and you’ve been really brave. You made EatYourKimchi such a wonderful thing to experience for a lot of us and appreciate your goodbye 🤍🤍🤍

[@christinabee3044]

I unsubbed and moved over to King Kogi long ago, but today, this popped up in my recommended videos. I didn’t realize how important this closure would feel to me after watching EYK for so long. Martina was always the heart and soul and talent of this channel, and it hurts moving away - but I am so proud watching her flourish on KK. So long, EYK! Its old content will always be a happy memory.

[@paintedcrow]

Martina out here making the hard videos like a boss. Keep keepin on in the King Kogi Kingdom! I'll see you there

[@WarChortle]

That’s an unfortunate abbreviation

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

It's obvious watching her new channel that she was the real voice and soul of the Eatyourkimchi channel.

[@winslow8779]

Keep keeping on!!

[@justthetruth3950]

What happened to them?

[@anishinaabae]

not the KKK!

[@AlackOfColorM]

I was in high school (2009) when a I got into K-pop and in my country it was really unpopular at the time. I watched all of your videos back then, it was a way to connect to people who had the same interest as me. I’m thankful for all the happiness you brought to teenage me and I’ll cherish all this memories. I wish you all the best you deserve it ❤

[@rachelmarie5300]

same here 😭

[@M9243]

+

[@MarshallCross]

same :(

[@medranowendy408]

SAME 😭😭

[@MTCDiana]

exactly same, 2009 for me, except I was still in middle schools. We got the best years of kpop imo

[@dishh]

It was painful to unsubscribe from EYK after religiously watching your videos for so many years, but after hearing you talk on this, I can part ways with the channel with a little more peace. Thank you for making this video and helping us understand the situation fully. You will always have my support Martina, and I'll see you over at King Kogi. 🧡

[@Catglittercrafts]

Same

[@YuukiLovesRainbows]

Same! 😢

[@nhiko7028]

I think this was needed, but in the long run I think we all know it'll be healthier for you both. Thank you for putting yourself first, Martina. It was a tough decision to make but the rope will burn less when you let go.

[@aimansyazwan5355]

Thank you for literally shaping my childhood and teenage years, regardless of what both of you do, i hope that you are both happy, as happy as you made me for years and years. Love you both💗

[@mjmartinez4361]

Thank you for everything Martina...I'm saying goodbye to this channel as well. You are the heart of Eatyourkimchi.

[@vincentcheam4365]

EatYourKimchi made me so happy and got me out of sad times. Will cherish all the great laughs and memories I gotten. King Kogi kept that happiness alive and I’m beyond thankful. Beyond excited for the new year and all the big things for King Kogi 💕

[@soul_asmr]

I’ve been here so many years and it breaks my heart to see you cry, Martina. This page was so critically important to me for so many years. You helped me escape my abusive family by giving me hope and dreams to look forward to, and you helped me navigate my disabilities and mental health. I love you Martina and I will follow you anywhere. I wish this wasn’t being held against you. You deserve this page, without a doubt, and for it to remain sacred. But you deserve safety and a fresh start too. It’s so unfair that you’re forced to leave this page/community when it was your baby and family, but you are so SOO loved by us. I’ve already followed you on all the new pages 💕

[@soul_asmr]

I even made it to, and want to live in, Korea because of YOU 🥹 You gave me dreams I never knew I had or needed. You changed the literal entire course of my life, and I wish I could hug you and comfort you and thank you times a million. You mean so much to me!! And I’ll continue to follow you elsewhere 💗

[@3tarbutterfly]

Literally tearing up rn

[@913_Niyala]

This is so relatable. I can't believe how much laughter, hope, admiration, and joy this channel brought me. It introduced me to Kpop so many eons ago and it was so wonderful growing up with it.

[@hazel5444]

Never commented before but wanted to say, an old video you made was about ‘building a ladder’. You said ‘if I’m going to die anyway, I might as well do the things I like before I go’ (paraphrased as it was a very long time ago). This literally saved my life. I still take time each year to list films coming out, games launching and places I want to visit that year as ‘things to do before….’ Anyway, I’m still here cause of that. Thank you x

[@tareginda]

And Simon latest video he claim credit that he is the one who created “Build a ladder.” 🙄

[@dahlers]

I will always think of building a ladder because it was Martina’s struggle, and it became my mantra for my own struggles. Thank you Martina. ❤

[@mphie12]

I'll always come back to watch all the old videos because I have so much nostalgia in them but otherwise I guess this is goodbye to my subscription to eyk. Thank you to both Simon and Martina for what you built and I'm sad to see it end but I'm excited to continue to get similar content to what I initially subscribed for over on King Kogi!

[@3katfox]

Same, I'm unsubscribing but the older videos will always have a place on my heart

[@sabiner.8395]

Same

[@125loopy]

Yes! This channel has been a part of my life for so long. King Kogi is so much fun.

[@bienenriquez6667]

Martina, I’ll miss you posting here. I’ll continue supporting you on your other channel. Please stay strong, and continue being who you are. Your ladder’s been built so keep climbing.

[@aliichi]

EYK got me thru some of the DARKEST times in my life. My sister had just ended her life, I got kicked out of high school multiple times, I was heavily addicted to drugs, everyday was so painful. The only escape I got was watching travel videos, which was how I found you. Y'all actually got me into Kpop, which was an amazing distracton for me at the time. I'm subbed to King Kogi and watch all your vids. Thank you for all the work you have done and will do! Still here for you.

[@iheartsfgiants]

You definitely had an impact in my life, lovely woman. Your perspective on life really influenced me growing up. I hope to see you flourish this year ❤

[@anadee00]

And it's officially time to unsubscribe. Thanks for all the years Martina. You've been wonderful. See you on the Kogi side

[@rachaelosborne4442]

yup, finally unsubbed after 12 1/2 years 🥲

[@ghoulsbumps]

Same 💖 Finally letting this account go now.

[@colby_247]

same finally can unsubscribe.

[@amysharpe698]

Same! I've grown up watching EYK/EYS/Martina. I loved seeing their adventures but I agree with Martina that it's now time to leave EYK in the past with all the fond memories we all hold and move on. Still a life long nastie and still enjoy everything Martina puts out on the King Kogi channel 🐷✨️💖

[@magicalspacegiraffe]

❤ see you there! ❤

[@jkatttt1699]

Such a sad and bizarre situation. However it is no surprise you handled it with such vulnerability, honesty and grace Martina. Looking forward to supporting you going forward on King Kogi.

[@HelloWorldVLOG]

I started watching your videos when I was 12 years old, going to Korea and curious about what it had to offer on a random family trip. Since then I’ve matured and I’m 22 now. Thank you for everything and I’m sorry that life has been difficult at times but I admire how strong you are and your resiliency and optimism throughout everything. Thank you for the good memories from all the FAPFAPs and K-pop music mondays. Lots of love and well wishes to your future endeavors:))

[@khaily6645]

Sameeeee

[@mel_sj]

Same .. miss the old videos

[@DragonYumi]

THIS

[@viovenda8922]

Same 😢 I used to wait for Kpop Music Mondays. Change is normal, though.

[@caleighbocrie577]

Same. I started watching them at about the same time. I’m 23 now. Things change, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from them about parts of the world that I otherwise would have known nothing about. I wish them both the best. I don’t know what led to the divorce, but I hope they’re both happy.

[@Chubbylito11]

you guys are like the OG foreigners living in South Korea. how time flies when i first saw your videos of eating for the first time in Korea, your apartment tour, your life as teachers, spudgy, music mondays, etc! we will remember the good times!

[@christotaku]

This saddens me so much. Haven't watched the channel for years but I remember what a lovely couple you used to be. Praying for this new chapter in both of your lives. I hope you both found healing.

[@LunaSerenayt]

Sad to unsubscribe but happy to be following martina on her own journey. Love you queen, live on the legacy

[@DragonRidingHood]

The community fully supports this decision. I have watched as Simon has continued posting and everyone has said repeatedly to stop and just keep this as an archive. Martina, I am so happy that you have been brave enough to do this for us and for yourself. You are an amazing person, you have helped so many people and deserve the very best in the new year. ❤

[@KingSKRILby]

Thank you Martina.

[@imaginaryalice9868]

Martina you are doing so well girl. I always loved your content on Eat Your Kimchi and I love your content on King Kogi. As someone who is also going through the end of a 14 year relationship, this shit is hard. But you are putting yourself out there, you are creating wonderful content. Keep shining, see you on King Kogi!

[@YourFriendTomFromMyspace]

I was going through a very hard time when I happened upon EYK. I had been homeless and had just moved into an apartment and had a lot of trauma to sort through. Things were really rough and the future was frightening. EYK was the thing that helped me feel less alone, and I knew I could look forward to coming back to KZbin after a hard day of uncertainty and find you here making me laugh and teaching me about a world so far outside my own. It gave me hope that there were infinite paths outside the isolation I was experiencing, and that I could maybe actually possibly be okay someday. I know this sounds silly but the way you were so quirky and weird and had carved your own life for yourselves where you could shine, that meant so much to me as a weirdo myself haha. I didn’t feel like any of the standard life paths seemed to fit me, nor did I really desire them. So seeing EYK being unapologetically YOU was what I needed so desperately. If it was okay for you to be yourselves, then I could be me. I’m rambling but thanks for what you did, and I want to stress that ultimately the biggest thing you did and the biggest service you offered (and continue to offer) the world is being yourselves. I guess that’s what I’m struggling to communicate here. I look forward to seeing where your journey takes you from here. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@M0chalatta]

This is really heartwarming, thank you so much for sharing your story. ❤

[@raeorion]

😭 I felt similarly around the time I found this channel, helped me through a very rough time in my life and allowed me to remember what it felt like to let go of certain expectations on my behavior and just express myself confidently and freely. I'm so grateful for the internet and the parasocial relationships it's allowed me to have, my internet buddies are are just as real as far as my brain is concerned lol

[@AlreadyButtercup]

We're so lucky to live in a time where connecting with someone on the other side of the world on a deep level is possible. I am really thankful for Martina

[@HayGurlHay]

You are a class act Martina. Been a fan of yours for 10 years! I've been following your King Kogi account for a while now. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures and wish you nothing but emotional healing, health and happiness in 2023!

[@sujinmcho]

Martina- you left the sea to fly. And it's so much nicer floating through clouds, even the stormy ones. Thanks for being the best Captain and for taking us along 💙

[@kiikat]

You're right, there ARE so many amazing lovely memories on EYK for us all 🥰. And love the archive idea, we soo appreciate having the old videos to look back on too. Thank you for the closure 🙏. See you over on King Kogi as we all move forward together!

[@Elizabeth_Paz]

back in 2011-2012 no one around me knew what kpop was, and I felt so alone until I came across EYK. Thanks to you I found an amazing community, full of laughter and good memories that I'll cherish forever. I'd hold what EYK was very close to my heart. I'd also like for it to keep being an beautiful memory archive. Thank you for being such an important part of my 20's ♥ I'll follow you in your new adventures, you have all my support Martina ♥

[@ArstyImogenSky]

Looking forward to more King Kogi. It's a big chapter to close the door on. Much love Martina.

[@jombie25]

Martina, you made me fall in love with korea and helped me prepare my solo trip there back in 2014. Your hard work, kindness and sunny disposition is much appreciated by us all ❤️ thank you, love from Chile

[@jessicasadventures9683]

Very professional wrap up to this channel, Martina. Very proud of you for how you spoke throughout the video. Looking forward to seeing your grow on your own channel!

[@Haley_theauthor]

Thank you for sharing, Martina. This is the end of an Era. Sad that everything turned out this way, but as you said, let this place be a place of fun memories to look back on. ♡

[@heyitz_rj]

I’m just so happy that you are vocalizing these feelings Martina. I still very much love and respect both you and Simon. You gave and shared so much of your lives with each other so it’s UNDERSTANDABLY hard. I wish the best for both of you. ❤️

[@Willows_Wings]

Truly, thank you for making this an archive channel. I wish Simon would do the same😭. Simply just to save the memory of the channel. I'm so thankful for your hard work, and emotional sacrifice 🙏 ❤️.

[@MegIgarashi]

Sending you nothing but love Martina. You have brought so many people so much joy including myself and I hope nothing but the best for you. Take care and happy holidays!!

[@ladyasriel7874]

You're 100% right, Martina. Your initial vision for the future of this channel, and the progress of your own, is how it should have been. That's the classy/dignified way for EYK to continue to exist as an archive of videos that people can come back to enjoy again and again. That's the way it SHOULD be, but as you said, it's not possible to control what others do. "It's the ones who can't let go - of fear or anger, lust or greed, vanity or pride or power - who are most at risk of becoming corrupted...." You've chosen to remain uncorrupted, Martina. I'll see you over at King Kogi, that's where the true spirit and heart of EYK lives on.

[@jaeshin9602]

Virtual hug everyone!!! It's been years.. and it's a good times. And good journey. We all support you!

[@nynex4]

this is a healthy move, I hope you can move on and find happiness again. This joint account is too much of an emotional toll to hold on to.

[@relaxolotl_ltoloxaler]

I met you and Simon at the Orange Region Nasty meet-up in California. You were both so sweet and sat at each table and talked to all of us. I gifted you guys a crocheted doll of each of you that I had asked my sister to make. It brought me tons of joy seeing the dolls in the background of videos after that. Thanks so much for everything you’ve given to all of us Martina. ❤❤❤

[@bartp7969]

what a sweet memory :)

[@machiivalentine]

I was at that meet-up too!

[@relaxolotl_ltoloxaler]

@@machiivalentine It was so fun!

[@chiquitika18]

I was around 15 or 16 when I came across your channel. I'm 32 now and I'm so thankful I gave this channel a chance. I learned so much from food, culture and language. I fell in love trying kimchi for the 1st time, black bean noodles, gimbap and so many more. Thank you for everything and I hope you and Simon have an amazing 2023 ❤️❤️🥲🥲

[@ninecastles]

Same ❤️

[@iambobacon]

Me too! EYK's vlogs were so fun to watch. Good luck to both of you!

[@ericskimchiddong]

As a young Korean American desperate for any Korean content you guys were one of the first to spotlight it. I enjoyed the channel so much

[@zaram1492]

I was really keeping my tears at bay and the you said “you’re so nasty” and i just 😭😭 out of all the things that would make me cry.... sending you a very warm hug, Martina. I hope 2023 brings you happiness and comfort.

[@Cosmosandchisme]

Same 😢

[@Elisa-ow4fy]

"Soy un dorito", if you know you're an OG , But seriously i would like to thanks you Martina (Simon as well) for taking me on this fun trip that was ✨eatyourkimchi✨, From 2010 to 2022 , from a 13 year old to a 25 year old , you guys, it has been a pleasure to be part of this community and im sending lots of love to everybody for those great years ❤️💜💗 and i hope for the best in the futur .

[@tokkicabo4578]

It is so strange how Eat Your Kimchi has been such a big part of my life. I remember finding you with your "How to dance K-pop" video. I, of course, was looking for a tutorial on how to dance K-POP. But, oh boy, did I find so much more. You opened my eyes to everything else that Korea had to offer. I have so many amazing memories of this channel, inside jokes I share with my friends to this day, visiting the You Are Here cafe and even appearing in one of the videos made there, making fan-art of you and even having it featured in one of your videos, keeping always "Build a ladder" on my mind on those rough days....and so much more. Legit without Eat Your Kimchi, I wouldn't be living in Korea right now. And now here I am making plans to move to Japan. Haha. My point is, as much as this channel has been a GIANT part of my life, I can't even begin to imagine what it means to you. I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for everything, and I truly am so grateful for the amazing things that this channel has given me throughout the years. And I truly, from the bottom of my heart wish you the biggest of happiness. May your life be blessed with as much happiness as you have given to the world. And as you said, this is not a good bye, this is a thank you, and a see you later. I'm so exited for what is to come as now the King Kogi Kingdom is going to be the new chapter of my EYK love, not a replacement but a new beginning. Thank you Martina, and may I just say: OOooOooohhhh you so Nasty~

[@christinapark3167]

I've watched many of your videos in the past and just thought of you guys because I saw a video of T.O.P. I'm so sorry you guys had to go through that during a very hard time. I'll keep you guys in my prayers 🙏 Thank you for being brave and sharing your thoughts, feelings, and making memories here.

[@ahfloveyou]

Oh Martina, I can't begin to explain how thankful I am for all you've done for EYK. My childhood on the internet (LOL 😭) was made so much fun thanks to you and your ideas and all the EYK videos and memories of the past will always be dear to me. You're right, it's all here archived for us to look fondly back on. As I grew up I realised that life can be really unpredictable. What happened to you guys is unfortunate, but I am so incredibly proud of you and your journey through it. Thank you for making this brave and courageous decision and I hope you know there are sooo many of us who will still be with you on King Kogi 🥰 You're one of my biggest positivity inspirations and I hope you will always stay true to it. We love you so much ❤

[@christyesler6321]

We love you, Martina! Thank you for your honesty and for such a sendoff. I’m so excited for the future of King Kogi (and to finally buy one of the Strawberry milk hoodies too)

[@blahblahFRANKIE]

You are a class act Martina ❤ it’s sad what this channel has become. I will definitely follow you over at King Kogi! And Simon I do hope you respectfully archive what was a SHARED channel and start your own. The new content is strange and so unrelated to the vibe of this channel. Thank you Martina for so expertly balancing professionalism and vulnerability, you’ve made a good example ❤

[@moonchi7]

Thank you for taking this step forward, Martina! I think it's better to finally separate things for good, both for the community and for both of your futures. Thanks for everything you've done up until now for Eat Your Kimchi and I can't wait to see what the future holds for King Kogi!!

[@tacoshmaco13]

this youtube channel helped me so much in highschool when I was this lonely kid loving asian culture. Martina you were the first person to put language to mental health that I couldn't put into words, that's saved me more than once. Your struggles with your health and having a partner that still chose you even though that can be so hard. It made me believe in love again. I still choose to hold onto that even belief even though things have changed. I almost got to meet you two at your cafe in korea but came too late, maybe I'll meet you in Japan sometime Martina ❤ There's still hope and I'll treasure my memories of this community. The futures gonna be bright for you Martina 😊

[@jennifer_mertens]

I haven't checked out this channel for a year, and when I saw the newest videos, I was so confused. Luckily, I bothered to scroll down and found this video. I didn't realize how much I needed this video, thank you so much. In short, I will watch the older videos on this channel, but will be looking for the new content on King Kogi. It's more of what I'm familiar with and love. Thank you for such a heartfelt goodbye. It is truly appreciated.

[@catie5939]

We moved to Korea a year after you and you taught us how to use our washing machine. It was a lifesaver bc we lived in Daejeon and didn't have as much access to expat shit. I'll be unsubbing here because I subbed to King Kogi, but thank you so much for everything. You helped so much during the hardest culture shock. I'm so sorry this channel is being co-opted. You did so much work. Love all your content, sweetheart and I'll be following you now! 💜💜💜

[@emilychu9202]

Haha I also found EYK to learn how to use my Korean washing machine! Love seeing this comment

[@catie5939]

@@emilychu9202 lol I feel like LG washers are big enough here now that the Play button makes more sense, but in 2009 I was so confused. SK has way better tech than rural Idaho in the US 😂

[@Haerinx87]

@@catie5939 Couldn't you use Google to learn how to use your Korean washing machine?

[@catie5939]

@@Haerinx87 it was 2009, so the Internet wasn't as robust. Facebook had barely taken off, there weren't even many smart phones in the US. Google was a thing, but the expat groups and stuff online to help were scarce af. Even EYK hadn't really taken off yet, Simon and Martina were just English teachers like we were. They shared their experience online though, which was pretty novel at the time. It was the era of blogs, youtube was a lot of home movies, DIY help, and obscure comedy. We felt so lucky to find their channel, it helped us get to Costco too lol They just did a quick video on what the different buttons meant and helped me actually start the washing machine for the first time. It felt very big 😂 They were one of so few resources at the time, every video they did back then was wildly helpful to us in a second tier city with many fewer resources than Seoul.

[@Voileen]

You guys are absolutely allowed to continue on with your lives, as well as your online presence, in WHATEVER way feels healthiest to you. I think taking a step back from your personal lives is totally valid. I can't even imagine going through all of this *online*. Know that you are loved and cherished. I wish you both all the best on your new, separate journeys.

[@beauty_filled_life]

YOUR videos are what feel like home now, so I’m going over to your new channel and unfortunately leaving this home I’ve known for so long, it doesn’t feel the same and that makes me sad but I’m so glad we aren’t losing you. Sending you SO much love my friend. ♥️

[@tinnitin49]

Thank you that it was decided to have Eatyourkimchi be kept as an archive. as a family, as a community that you always come back to and to remind you about the joyous memories you have shared. I'll sure come back and will support your works. Biggest hugs.

[@vortexa9856]

It's hard seeing her go through this. We all have loved this channel and followed both of their lives. I will continue to follow Martina on her other channel

[@alexl0890]

Hugs. Sorry it didn't work out for both of you. I visited your Cafe in Hongdae I believe long time ago. Had a good time and also wrote you two a letter. Thanks for all the amazing videos and memories. I wish you two the best moving forward.

[@sheikahchic]

And with that, I’m unsubbing. I unsubscribed when you said you were departing the channel before, but then you made the choice to make some new posts on here, I subscribed again. But if you’re making the choice to no longer post here, then I’ll permanently unsubscribe. I have been following, since the start of the channel, and I was here almost entirely for YOU, especially when I found out our disabilities aligned. You’ve helped me through so much, and I know for a fact that without you, specifically YOU, Martina, I would be dead. There’s no question of that. I followed KingKogi as soon as you put that up, and I’m happily on the Patreon. You’re a light and joy in this world, and I’ll always follow your journey, and support you. 💗 Goodbye, EYK. It’s been fun.

[@magicmike191v2]

Thank you for all the memories. I've been subscribed to King Kogi since you made the channel and have been a viewer ever since. EYK has been in my life since I was 12 and going through the height of my parents divorce. You guys brought me comfort during those hard times, and now almost 10 years later (wow my bones are cracking) you continue to bring me comfort and joy. I hope you both know how much we love and support you, even if we're not tuning into the content of one of you. Thank you for this wonderful journey and I can't wait to see what the future brings us

[@Kirarachu]

It's hard for me to figure out why this gives so much relief but it does... Thank you Martina, for letting this part of your journey go. I've watched Eatyourkimchi since the time when you were both in Buchon and one of you had stopped being a teacher to focus on YT until the other could follow. There has been so much warmth, joy and discovery that has come from this channel and I will always remember that. Thank you both for the good times - see you soon on King Kogi xxx

[@nessarolla]

Eatyourkimichi really launched me into my love of kpop and asian culture. I already follow you on KingKogi and while it is sad that you are leaving this channel I am happy that your going on your way and doing your own thing. We're here for you and support you and this is just the begining of a new and beautiful adventure. Fighting!

[@gemmajoffe7313]

Utmost respect to you! Been following Kingkogi since its inception and loving it. Can't wait to see more! Merry Christmas Captain Martina!

[@Fuzz.A]

I've been following you since Korea...followed you guys to Japan and it is heart breaking to see both of you not in synced anymore. My love hugs & kisses to both of you 😢😢😢

[@raffaelae1020]

It was a good ride. I found this channel while you still lived in Korea. Thank you for the awesome adventures and memories. And thank you for introducing us to Leigh and Soo Zee. See you soon (again) on the King Kogi KZbin channel

[@TheRealHappyG]

100% I'll always miss Leigh and Soo Zee, they were awesome! 😄

[@raffaelae1020]

@@TheRealHappyG I follow their channel. Their life in Berlin series was awesome

[@sim1909]

Totally support your decision Martina! Thank you for all the fun times and memories. I also appreciate all the new memories you're creating on the King Kogi channel. 💖 Best Wishes!!!

[@squeakerabudhabi]

My husband and I started watching this channel a decade ago... Back when we were in the process of adopting our son from South Korea. I want you to know that your videos filled us with joy and anticipation during that looong, torturous wait. Then, we would watch together as a family. You guys have meant so much to us. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing so much of your lives with us. You didn't have to, but it was so fun. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@greysfreak1992]

Y’all made me come out of my bad depression in 2016 but I’m glad Martina is smart enough to realize when it’s time to leave. 😁😁 Martina I followed as soon as you started your channel because that’s what I enjoyed about this. I was hoping this would just be an archive I go back to old FAPFAP videos because I enjoy that 😁

[@sims2lovealot]

This channel helped me so much through my teenage years, being a lone kpop lover in highschool and being so fascinated with Asian culture. Thank you so much for everything you've put into this. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to give this up, it's like your baby! I subbed to King Kogi the day you made it and now I'm so happy that you're making your own path now and creating a wonderful life. I'll be supporting you every step of the way. Love you Martina!

[@sapphirexwind]

Mixing business with relationships is hard enough without being so in the public eye during it...I can't imagine. I went through a divorce in 2020. It wasn't messy and I thought we were friends. He deleted me from fb once he found a new gf. People are unpredictable. Martina, we agree...best to finally let it go. We're with you.

[@cheesejkliop]

The girlfriend probably asked him too or he felt it was inappropriate...

[@sapphirexwind]

@@cheesejkliop I figured as much, but he was a very Poly/ open relationship kinda guy, so then he would not be living his "true self" He also had our cat - which I now have - as his profile pic up until then.

[@KettiexD]

she's leaving Simon?????

[@AngelaEAwesome]

@@KettiexDthey separated a while ago. It must be horrible to have it done publicly. It’s sad even if it’s what’s best for the people involved.

[@saga2828]

Some people seem like angels but are devils.

[@kritibansal740]

I used to love you and Simon together, but if you both are happier apart I'm still really happy that you are still on the internet and posting stuff about what you believe in. All the best for the next phase of your life.

[@kyivstuff]

Please don’t be sad, Martina, we’re with you all the way!

[@chocobeetleful]

I started watching EYK when I was 19 and in a really bad place, and you always made me smile and gave me hope that things would get better. I'm hugging you a lot and thank you for all the memories, I'm already subscribed to King Kogi so I'm happy you're not leaving the internet. I'm unsubscribing to EYK as I was remaining just to support you. This will still be an archive for us.

[@ree572]

i'm about to get divorced soon. feels like shit but i need my peace. hugs for martina and everyone going through tough times. we'll get past this. love you.

[@eduardovzquezrivera6419]

Martina, ive been watching you since i was 12 or so. Im 25 now and I cant tell you how proud I am of the woman you are. You are taking this whole process like a boss and its so touching to see you say your goodbyes to this channel. I have fun memories as well, you transported me to places I have never experienced, yet feel familiar bc i went there with you as a viewer. I will keep visting other places with you as well on King Kogi, and remember always, we love you and have your back 💕

[@kit-kat9466]

This is what healing and maturity looks like. I will see you over on King Kogi where I'll continue to support your content! Sending love to you, Martina.

[@ladameblanche220]

I love you Martina, you were so much a part of my young adulthood. I wish you much peace and happiness.

[@edhozell]

I met you two in Japan, good times.. i hope both of you get through this hardship.. all love 💜💜

[@emnimen7948]

ko edho nonton channel ini juga ternyata wakwkakwkak

[@harukrentz435]

Memang mereka berdua kenapa?

[@banestisisca06]

​@@harukrentz435setauku cerai

[@kellyjackson6548]

Thank you for sharing your adventures Martina, and I will definitely follow your new channel. ❤

[@stephy.sellow]

I’ve been with this KZbin channel for 10+ years and my childhood/teen years and kpop love stemmed from so much of this channel! There have been amazing memories made.❣️ Thank you Martina for your memories and wishing you well for your next journey in life.

[@hollybowen6743]

Thank you for everything Martin and Simon, I grew up with you both. I went to South Korea and did the thing! (Teaching English) EYK, was such a comfort and safe place. Totally respect you both going your separate ways and understand you wanting to leave it as it. Take care ❤

[@DeeBelluptownflavor]

Thanks for preserving this archive. Fun times and good memories. Reason, season, and lifetime. There was a reason and a season for you and Simon to collaborate creatively and now we move forward. ❤❤❤

[@AdamosGirl]

I started following this channel at a time when it was seen as weird to be a kpop fan...esp here in Texas. It gave me a safe space to not feel so alone. And you guys even got my mom to broaden her mind & start to understand why I loved kpop as well as why I was so interested in Korean culture. So I will forever be grateful for the fact you 2 decided to share your lives & take us on so many adventures. Breaks me heart that things ended the way they did but I'm glad to see everyone thriving. While goodbyes always hurt..I definitely agree this page should end on the most positive vibes that it can so we all can have a save place to come back to whenever we wanna remember the good old days.

[@xmac1702]

Thank you for the heartfelt update. I've been with EatyourKimchi for years. I know things are hard for both during transitions. Stay strong and believe in yourself. There are no wrong decisions, there just decisions that did not work out. So no negative vibes or hate on yourself.

[@Karina-vl5vt]

Well said! Thank you for your kindness to your viewers and the closure - is it weird that your words made me feel like I could move on now, too? Hoping this channel is allowed to be preserved for what it was at its best. I haven’t been able to come back to it for a good while now, but would love the chance to revisit old content. Bon voyage, Martina! Can’t wait to see what you get up to on King Kogi ❤️

[@ChoochooseU]

This community has just lost HojuSara and it has reminded us how precious these moments we get in life are and I hope we can honour ourselves and others memories from this moment going forth. Love and Peace

[@tiki_riot]

It absolutely broke my heart to learn of HojuSara’s passing, she was a wonderful human being

[@curtisdrago]

Martina, you are very beautiful and I just have to say, I really enjoyed the Eatyourkimchi content over the years. I wish you and Simon the best in your personal lives and hope you prosper in your creative endeavors both on KZbin and anywhere else.

[@jennifergonzalez8033]

I cannot express how much of an influence EYK was on my adolescent years and my love for Korean culture. I don’t even think I would have become such a die hard SHINee fan if it wasn’t for this channel and here I am literally 10 years later still following the group and watching k dramas on Netflix now! I remember when there weren’t K BBQ restaurants or any Korean restaurants near me. EYK was such a safe and happy place for young people like me to expand their worldview and learn about new cultures. Thank you, Martina. I appreciate and support your new journey!

[@ChiZillaaa]

Martina, we love you so much! Thank you for being so genuine and sharing yourself and your life with us. I've been following EYK since 2010 and your journey from Korea to Japan, back to Canada, etc. I've already followed you on King Kogi, but I am sad to see you leaving this and essentially closing this chapter of your life. I'm sure those of us who have been here for a while will continue to support you. Thank you for being an integral part of my younger college years and introducing me to so much Korean culture and Kpop. I'd love to see you reacting to some of your favorite 2nd gen Kpop groups coming back now (Kara, Girls Generation, 2PM, Bigbang). Merry Christmas, Martina! 💜💜💜

[@Tomsense76]

EYK is what got me into my roots as a Korean adopted into an US family. When I heard you and Simon splitting was rough...and now it feels official. Love you both...just hope you can grow and live and be happy no matter your endeavors....

[@redrosalie11]

Martina, thank you for being honest and keeping true to what the channel has been about. I saw your thumbnail and clicked on it. I’ve been subbed to king kogi since day one 😉🤗

[@HeatherCutright]

I'm crying too 😭 Please let the EYK channel remain forever untouched as an archive. It reminds me of one of the best periods of my life when I look at the old K-Pop videos, and I would like to still be able to come back from time to time and reminisce about the good ol' days.

[@kimphoenix43]

Love you Martina. I went through one divorce with a child and it was the hardest thing I've ever been through. I can't imagine having something shared and having to hear things like this pop up. I started watching you and Simon 12 years ago when I was in college because I MISS Korea so much (my family is there&tickets are expensive). And I loved the old content. When you and Simon divorced it was when I was planning my wedding and I got so scared of getting remarried. I cried with you. I'm sorry things didn't go as you hoped, but like you said you can't control someone else's behavior, and you need to do what is best for you. &Simon, if you read this. Just know I'm praying for both of you to come to a time of peace. Ik you're both still hurting. &I'm praying God takes whatever past hurt their may be and restores you both.

[@Iheartfairytail3]

Wait what happened? I watched this channel a lot in high school but haven’t seen content from it in several years. What’s is Simon saying? And they got divorced?

[@tannerayoob577]

@@Iheartfairytail3 right??? what happened with simon???

[@JishinimaTidehoshi]

@@tannerayoob577 I'm curious too

[@cocovcoco]

@@Iheartfairytail3 he’s just been posting videos here that are completely mismatched to what EYK is about. He has his own channel, but he seemed to be using this channel’s size for his own, new thing. A lot of comments were asking him not to post non EYK related stuff and to keep the channel as an archive, but I don’t think he cares to do that. A channel with 1.2M subscribers is a hard thing to let go of, but also it felt kind of scuzzy that he doesn’t seem to acknowledge what the community wants for the channel. We didn’t come here for book reviews or mindfulness or whatever he was posting.

[@baccano2787]

This was a lovely comment Kim 🥰 passion and love to Simon and Martina and to anyone else who is reading this

[@skyhighnikk]

Awww Martina, I wish you the best. You as well Simon! I know it has to be hard to walk away from this but I can’t wait for your king kogi brand to flourish even more than this page. Wishing blessings and happiness to you both!

[@caseynunez3451]

This channel has gotten me through tough times in my life since college. Whenever I felt anxious/depressed, I would watch these videos to see the joy in the world ❤ thank you thank you thank you for everything Simon & Martina May your next adventures in life bring you joy, laughter, and love. 💕💕💕

[@keikomartinez8601]

Thank you for everything, Martina. I can relate to many of the comments here, having been a follower for almost 10 years. Hope this new step gives you closure and lets you move forward with more exciting adventures. Overall, thank you for thinking about your audience, as this is honestly giving closure to many of us too. Best of luck, will continue following you on King Kogi ♥️