Homosexuality in South Korea (KWOW #79)

[@sarax.o5216]

I could watch these videos all day and still feel productive because I actually learned something xD

[@crystalmethany2682]

XD same

[@KevinDiamond7]

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[@estellenehring6466]

why does everyone always forget about bisexuals...

[@KevinDiamond7]

can girls be bisexual too ??

[@estellenehring6466]

+빈케 what yes why wouldn't they?

[@KevinDiamond7]

+Estelle Nehring i just ask

[@Louhanne44]

what do you want to say about bisexuals? we love another person as gay or straight, no difference..

[@carterjustjammin4576]

no one is forgetting any of the other sexualities its just that gay/lesbian are the main focuses and if people are okay with gay/lesbians they wouldn't bother the other lgbt community people

[@VenusVoice]

I met Hong Suk Chon in 2004. He came to America to teach acting to young Korean Americans. I suppose he found refuge here in New York City for the time he was going through the whole ordeal with him coming out and not being accepted by media. He was a very funny and colorful character even in person. I'm happy how his career is restarting again.

[@foreverlovetate]

Is there a Korean word for bisexual?

[@cinder8871]

Love Tate 양성애자

[@user-ur5ji2ix3x]

Yangsungaeja

[@milliebonita_xo]

송민민 THANKS!!!

[@yune5597]

Hong suk chun is the first and ONLY gay celebrity in korea....:( Korea is a very closed society to gay people....(I am korean)

[@baharaattaii5412]

That's so saad, people should come out more often :(

[@yune5597]

Hara Attaii yes I think so too

[@emilyrose5510]

I feel like people should be able to come out and not have to feel scared that someone is there to judge them. In the U.S everyone is so judgmental about being LGBT. I think it's perfectly fine to love who ever you want no matter their gender.

[@chloh367]

didn't a singer called maman recently come out as lesbian?

[@salmaabcdefghijk1195]

you yoon Maman came out as a lesbian, so he isn't the only gay celebrity.

[@30secondstoparker]

I'd love to see the Coming Out show (with english subtitles)... I wonder if anyone has that.

[@amrjessie]

Well Jessica many people already knew she is not straight so LGBT love her so much she even on the lesbian top choice three times She even has lots of non-celebrity lesbian people around her She dated an ordinary girl and maybe yuri too

[@NoName-ov5hx]

i agree w u

[@77Foshizzle77]

jessica who?

[@sechan1983]

Who r u talking about......

[@SaFiey97]

Jessica Jung u mean?

[@chickenisnotmystyle7848]

Wait so Jessica is gay wow that's a shock

[@Pokemon4789]

To be honest I feel like Amber is a lesbian. Although she just may be very masculine, I can picture her coming out.

[@-bluebird-4140]

You mean amber from fx? Well.... One can only hope >;P Lol ^_^

[@YouJustGotDunhamd]

Lololol

[@kaoringuyen6558]

*pushes you out of the way* Amber is MINE, I'm the lesbian here! 😊☺️😍

[@amethysting3389]

Kaori Nguyen nooo mine T_T

[@dougjstl1]

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[@ass5152]

i'm bisexual i always know jessica isnt straight. dont know lesbian or bisexual but she is very interest in girls specially pretty and sexy girls and her body language is really seen obvious that she had some kind experience dating girls. me, my friends, lots of people noticed it. she always on the list for lesbian top choice by lesbian and bisexual

[@MrAprrr]

True lots of stuff about her no to mention sunny confirmed Jessica likes to take photo of girls changing no wonder she does that cuz she loves naked girls even she used Barbara and yuri as wallpaper she is interest in girls who are pretty and sexy also about she accidentally did wrong lyric it's cuz she has been hitting on by girls a lot and finding them attractive and want to date one that really described her sexuality frustrated and she also once said a girl is ok to me and she has many gay people around her and yes her body language is really seen obviousssss especially if we are those LGBT people I also always feel it she dated some girl

[@illianaarifiandi5729]

WO HOO true

[@StaminatorBlader]

thats so cool! is there any info sources or videos where you got that from? i wanna look into it now ^-^

[@josephsfields]

You did a wonderful job of presenting this sensitive information in such a way and to this audience that will seems lean on patience and tolerance particularly in the comments section. This video is as a refreshing success. Thanks for GGOT MI NAM - I have wondered where the 2009 Asian Drama Series "Boys Over Flowers" and "F4" got the name but I'm still wondering if this is a pejorative term.

[@1307]

i've been following your channel for awhile now, and i have to say i have gained alot of respect for you. The way you deliver topics (especially contraversial ones like suicide and homosexuality) in such a frank but fun manner shows how mature and intelligent you are. I think you're one of the best people on youtube! :D keep up the good work

[@cocogoatpharmacy]

When "A frozen flower" popped up, I remembered EVERYTHING ;-;

[@joselynaguilar2766]

yooooooo

[@XDGMXgabster]

JESSICA IS NOT GAY!!!! She just ate at a resturant , who"s owner was gay.

[@vermillionbunny]

Thanks so much for doing this topic! I'm a gay expat living in Korea, and although I can't be out at work, I haven't had any problems coming out to my Korean friends. In fact, last summer, I came out to a group of adult students. I was expecting them to be shocked, but instead, their general reaction was: "Oh - okay. Do you have a partner?" ('cause even if you're gay, you're not allowed to be single)! Things are changing rapidly here, especially among young people.

[@starzzzy22]

I have to say kamsahamnida for finally covering this topic!!

[@HeyLookItsAmy]

Yes, finally I've been waiting for this one. Thanks so much

[@JzelMarie]

Finally!! I've been waiting for this.. Thanks Prof. Oh!

[@convocare]

I'm so glad you did a video on this! I've been wondering if you would for a long time, so thank you! :)

[@RunWayAPlus]

I have been listening to kpop for one year and a bit but i have begun to learn seriously now, in fact, i m still studing hangeul with your first videos. Actually I was worried, because I plan to move to South Korea one day, but I always think we gays are worse treated in asiatic countries than european ones, I'm from Spain, so it is a huge huge relief to know that we are not that badly treated. I hope I learn faster with your videos Professor Oh, thanks a lot!!

[@user-ji7mb9gn8u]

Thank you for finally making this! :D

[@mexkavarDE]

Unnie gomawoyo!.. no one better like you to deliver this kind of topics.. I love your channels and think you are amazing, thanks to you I can actually write and read korean.. I've learnt so much!.... Fighting!

[@wAyLoNjAmEs11]

Korean BOYZ are so cute.

[@stefaruto]

Waaa.Thank you on such frank and your only special manner of informing about these kind of tabu topics. I'm planning to go and continue my studies in Korea so these days I searched the internet for this kinda topics and found out about Hong Suk Chun and Inchaewon. I highly regard Korean people as an honest ones and the stuff about not acknowledging that homosexuality even exists just wasn't expected. Hopefully these days all that is changing fast XD Thanks on all of the useful links too x9

[@1600Awesome]

I feel as though my voice has been heard! OMG I have been sorry to say but constantly asking for you do do a video on homosexuality in Korea and you did it. You got information and even used your characters I LOVE this channel that you so much! (p.s. I freaked out when I saw my comment on the picture lol!!!! ahahahahahhh) LOVE KWOW

[@chrisray9653]

Is there any information about homosexuals in North Korea?

[@atlas5400]

S East We don't know much about North Korea, South Korean or not. But we think that all homosexuals most likely are tortured or killed, from what we hear about.

[@abby4115]

U funny

[@campcawaii16]

being lesbian and loving korea, i've searched about this topic before, and alot! but i've also learned new things with this! thank you so much for doing this episode!! ^^

[@GothKatt]

The back story makes me think of what happened here in the US. Even though the US gay rights movement started in the '70s, gay acceptance took off in the 2000s in pretty much the same way...right down to the fact that younger people tend to me more accepting. And yes, I know what country you're listed as in your channel. =_=''

[@PinkEmoLuvAngel]

Yay I've been waiting forever this Ty:)

[@koreaboy528]

im gay and im korean

[@frannanderson4165]

Korea Boy is it okay for you? I’m lesbian and older. I did the whole political thing in the states to get civil rights and same sex marriage passed. I remember how rough it was. I think about LGBTQ Koreans often and hope you have strong support. A lot of our young LGBTQ people in the US still think killing themselves is better than being queer. With the suicide rate so high in Korea I worry that a lot of Korean LGBTQ people are turning to this as their only recourse as well. When Korean entertainers complete a suicide it always crosses my mind. I hope you have strong support Korean Boy and that you find a good man to love. It’s hard a lot of the time but it’s worth it!

[@nirvairbhullar7193]

Hello

[@nirvairbhullar7193]

Hello

[@iagoizi]

Thanks a lot for making a video like this. I was always looking for things like that. I'm very thankful ❤️

[@greatshark3621]

Thank you so much for this video! I love all of your characters! And it is true that the younger generation are more open :) I myself am very open to everyone's sexual preferences and I think it's not strange or taboo. However, my grandparents think otherwise but like you said, younger people are becoming more open! Which is great! Though there is improvement to be made... I hope Korea accepts gay marriage and everything about homosexuality in the future! Even America..Which needs more improvement as well.

[@kagrra007]

Thank you so much talking about this topic!!! That helped me a lot.

[@franzoesich]

Yeeaahh, I've been looking for months a video talking about homosexuality in South Korea!! ^o^ Thank youu soo much for this funny & interesting video!! =D

[@athenatheshewolf]

I respect you so much for doing this topic.

[@bjbartkow]

thank u sweetandtasty for informing us on Korean culture + i am sorry to have wasted your posting space over people's beliefs. i will not comment on this video anymore out of respect for your website.^^

[@Florenay]

"please don't" it's one of my favourite mv and song ever! I really love kwill voice!

[@victor6urresti]

I loved your video! thanks for this!

[@sujoygupta8831]

Thank you for putting together such a comprehensive and easy-to-digest take on the issue. I'm so glad to have something like this to use in my classroom and in my teaching. Happy Pride - From Toronto.

[@NayAureliaHannan]

I think you should add GLAM - PARTY XXO in the K-POP music videos with LGBT content in the description, as the song is about the freedom of love and how gender shouldn't matter when it comes to love (':

[@DNPakaDavouh]

Ha ha! I never thought I'd end up on a KWOW episode so thanks for the most likely accidental shoutout! ㅋㅋㅋ The very few Koreans I know are open about it, most of whom actually live in France and are close friends with gays and lesbians. That being said, they're around my age so I guess it's more like a generational thing. I don't know older Koreans! 저는 그 에피소드가 정말 흥미롭다고 생각해요! :)

[@princessbellll]

hi, can you make a video on like english-korean words? I've noticed that a lot of words in korean sound pretty much the same as in english except with an accent. and that always confuses me because I don't know if they're actually speaking korean or english .. with a weird accent o.o like for example, transgender and teu ren seu jen duh sound pretty much the same except with an accent.

[@UCutZ_cW-26G-7k9wUoz-M1A]

Link in the description for Baby Soul's MV is the same as K.Will's by the way

[@shep1582]

You nailed it as usual. Thanks for the positive message that change especially with the younger generation is inevitable!! You're a good soul!

[@Lennroe]

Tahat reminds me... I've found a few websites where fans (korean girls mainly) publish fanfiction about their favourite pop groups and they seem to ship them all together. I found it quite funny altough I wasn't able to understand properly (the translations seems to be a rare thing)

[@anabelumana6940]

I'm really glad you touched on this subject :"> It's a very touchy subject that most youtubers {people in general} might find a little uncomfortable. Gomawo ^~^

[@RobotKitsune]

Great info! Thank you for sharing. I just finished watching a vid on the same topic but from the Japanese perspective.

[@snarfling79]

Thank you for addressing this issue!!I think more homosexual idols should come out. It would make things easier for the young generation of korea to be more accepting.

[@lawlTMB]

Ohyeah. You put Please Dont in the desc. Its one of my favourite MVs ever. (Also I /suspect/ Afterschools Because Of You has a gay theme. Or it looks like it.)

[@dysto__pia0]

Hi Professor Oh! I'd like to know how Japan is considered in Korea. I know a lot of K-Pop stars sing japanese versions of their songs for the japanese fans and have concerts there too. I've not heard of this vice versa (probably because Japan is big in music industry and so on). What do you think? Does Korea look up to Japan or something? I'd like to know C: Thank you, keep up the good work!

[@Meekunrun09]

I really don't care if Kpop stars are straight or not, I will continue to listen to Kpop until I die!!!!!!

[@ItsEmmaPina]

omg such a cool mix! :)

[@vorpal22]

I just finished my PhD in January and am looking at what I'm going to do next and trying to make up my mind. I have some opportunities to head in the direction of being a prof and others to work for some astronomy observatories. Haven't quite decided which one to pursue. Pure math is awesome: doing math for math's sake. It's where the real beauty in mathematics lies, which really is incredibly beautiful when you get down to it.

[@Luckyou03]

*Sigh* can't help the never ending battles between religion and homosexuality.... good vid though :) Hong Suk Chun is an inspiration. He's had it so hard, yet he keeps fighting. A real man indeed.

[@DutchinKorea]

I'm black ( Somali ) and had a great experience with my study abroad. And I'm planning to go back for a 3 week holiday this Summer. Don't worry so much. Koreans are friendly because of their culture. And bad apples are everywhere. I've experienced no racism. Some stares at times from elderly, but mostly out of curiosity. And if you try to speak Korean, one gets more respect. I'd say explore your heritage. It may be very benificial for you.

[@keefers84]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing.

[@irwintuquier4562]

doesnt matter if media convinces people that wrong is right. wrong continues being wrong.

[@ladyfay1268]

Wow, thank you so much, that was crazy informative!

[@TheZakana]

Awesome video! Informative and fun! 😁👍

[@harackmw]

I don't know if we can say gayness is becoming more acceptable. This is a country where even wearing short sleeve shirts in late October (when it is 20 degrees celcius out!) is considered "crazy" or "strange", as my freshman students often tell me. Conforming to established ways is still prized far more than anything else. It might be more useful to say that gayness is the ultimate affront to these traditional Korean values, and the culture's emphasis on conformity in general.

[@DarkW0lverine]

Frozen Flower is SUCH an awesome movie! Seriously, you guys have to see it.

[@wonderectioner13]

I've heard the wors abseo,goya,uri,wa,and shipeo but I can't find the meaning of it anywhere! And please do a video on sentence structure please!

[@bjbartkow]

gehenna was a place on earth and the term was used to describe the fiery place as reference because they knew how bad the conditions were in that place.

[@IvanaTakanori]

you could also add GLAM's Party xxo to the kpop music videos that contain that kind of content! :)

[@spzimefrk16]

She didn't mention it here, but Reply 1997 featured a gay character as well, as played by Hoya of Infinite :D He actually kinda had to fight to keep the part because they were worried about his "image", but he wanted to keep it, saying that he saw nothing wrong with homosexuality. I feel kinda bad for him now, whenever he goes on shows they "joke" about it and ask him if he likes guys now...Korea is progressing, but like the US, they still have a ways to go in terms of accepting it...

[@DNPakaDavouh]

I have a couple of black friends who went there, and even though they were dreading it a bit, Koreans were more curious than anything else because they were not used to seeing black people in Korea, to the Koreans they were exotic!

[@nicmaison]

Thank you so much for this video!! I can't wait to visit Gay Hill one day :)

[@andrewwalk1370]

Homosexuality is a topic in korea?

[@shugoshugo123]

I used to not like homosexuality and found it disgusting because my parents felt that way too. like the gays asking for their rights apeared on the news one time and my parents said if gays are allowed to marry , they'll seriously lose faith in humanity. But I noticed that as I grew older , I actually don't mind them. I really want to be friends with one lol

[@coolazn1997]

finally :) LOVE YOUR VIDS

[@melaxy33]

Formal, (like to someone unfamiliar, in formal situations, to an elder ETC) - 잘잡니다 [ jal-jam-nee-da] informal: 잘자(요) [jal-ja-(yo)] ** Note: the -yo ending is for polite form. Meaning, it's not extremely formal but used for politeness c: These translate literally : Good sleep

[@MisookSensei]

Well, I learned a lot from you today!

[@rbgduck17]

So I'm half black and half Korean. I mostly look like a lighter skinned black guy but my hair is more Asian and so are my eyes... I want to visit south Korea to visit my Korean side of the family but I don't know if me being darker would cause any problems or concerns while over there... what do you think?

[@tomstieve]

Love your videos

[@jasonrhee]

YOU ARE AMAZING. thank you for teaching me so many things....#iamgayandkoreanandlearnedsomuchfromyou

[@XsteamingCerx]

Could next KWOW be about gaming in Korea? Like do a lot of Koreans like playing video games? What kinds of games do girls like to play? etc.

[@Motorbreath0007]

I'd love to see an episode about Korean games (from card games, drinking games there must be many out there) Thank you and keep up the good work. Fighting ! ^_^ Granny Kim 4 Life !

[@crisyluv25]

I remember in the drama, Reply 1997, Hoya had feelings for Seo In Guk. Not sure if there was an population of people who is homosexual back in 1997 that is almost the sized of the population of people who is homosexual in present day.

[@Geekella]

very informative. thank you

[@ElementalBending]

I KNEW K. Will would be in one of the links omg XD

[@Schwebia]

I've been hearing about Hanja. Do Koreans use it and what is it? Thank you!

[@whynayo]

not accessible-add captions for me and my communities please?

[@hitsugiluva]

I noticed in Busan there was a more noticeably gay scene? I may just have been in the main area where gay-friendly clubs were but it was definitely more noticeable than in Seoul (and the only couple I saw was in Itaewon lol)

[@hannah60000]

I've heard that foreigners get a pass when it comes to things like homosexuality, but when it comes to Koreans they are held more closely to traditional standards, which would make sense I guess....

[@gjluerei]

wow i think you handled the topic very well :) Could you maybe do a video about weddings in Korea? I heard there are always many couples getting married together... Or maybe the Chinese Characters in Korea called Hanja? Do they still use them in Korea?

[@WeLuvSriracha]

Could you tell us more about the responsability of the maknae in a group?

[@ReNae231]

people can have babies, with the opposite sex, but they can date the same sex still xD I mean, if he didn't want it in the first place why are humans and animals homosexual? Were here, get over it dude (:

[@imeprezime1444]

안녕하세요, 오씨선생님! 전 문제 있어요. How do you say bisexual, pansexual and non-binary in Korean? Also, please correct me if I have written wrong in the Korean sentences, I'm still learning .

[@thefinalrampage]

Thanks for Sharing. Me and my boyfriend get stared at a lot when we eat a Korean restaurants and this honestly explains so much.

[@teruterubozu45]

your saying about young generation will take over is 대박! :)

[@bjbartkow]

i was referring to "infinity" in itself + not the concept of infinity. our brains can't even process as much as a computer can but then how are we to know/understand fully infinity.

[@benwoo7536]

Could you please tell us about the apartments and other in Korea ? (types, prices, where are the best ones, etc...)

[@McMinnville13]

I agree with LoverholicShawol. I always do find it kind of awkward at first when I meet gay people, but thats just because its different from what I am used to. And just because someone may be gay does not mean they are not people. We have bigger things in the world to worry about than weather or not someone "is" or "might" be gay. Who are we to tell someone who they can and can not love. P.S., I am a Conservative American

[@majorr90]

I live in NYC, and sometimes when you go out at the gay clubs and bars here, you can catch a few Korean idols enjoying a night out without worrying about exposure since they're not famous here except in the Korean community. It's interesting. xD

[@MsBakaProductions]

I believe that when I die, I will simply cease to exist. The conscious being that I am will stop perceiving reality around me, and my loved ones will mourn my death while my body rots in the ground. I do not know if I'm right or wrong, I have never died before. We are all allowed to believe differently on this, no matter religion or life philosphy:)

[@aimeephung8476]

I'm Buddhist and our weddings are just held in a restaurant or other reservation area's, though I haven't been to one that is purely traditional, I don't know all of it, but I do know that they don't have a priest.

[@bjbartkow]

i not heard of "pure math" before~ i will have to google it. XD are u a professor in a college? i never really liked math after taking calculus in high school, i was content with basic math skills.

[@bjbartkow]

sorry i didn't answer ur original question here of relying on Bible for explanations of the world. i don't rely on it for merely physical proofs as much as spiritual truths. it helps me to understand my self worth + purpose with the "world"(not as a planet but as meant in society workings/life)..for mostly mentions "world" as a society(such as phrase"the world as we now it") + states "earth" when referring to actual physical planet. it's used to learn about functioning of life cycles/purposes.

[@belladina1]

You should make a video about the difference between korean traditional weddings and american weddings. :D

[@asmahan9000]

To be honest, when I first became a Kpop fan I thought that all Korean men were gay. But now I kinda understand how skinship is normal. But can u still pls talk about skinship. Im kinda confused

[@Ryysight]

Here after Felix from Stray Kids recently tip toed out the closet as (maybe) bi as if it was no big deal... times are changing