How We Became Full-Time YouTubers

[@all-that-glitters9367]

I use ad blocker on every channel I'm subscribed to except you guys. I'll always support you guys

[@Kawaiijayy]

I've been watching you guys for so damn long now,since guys used to live in that tiny apartment that had the bed on a second floor lol and to be honest I started watching the ads in their entirety when I found you guys and sometimes I'll even click on it lol I literally don't have any friends so my husband just hears you guys on the screen from three rooms away & will be like "Is that Simon & Martina?" jaja you guys are part of the family

[@Kawaiijayy]

btw I saw this video when it came out but decided to rewatch it since you replied to it on Twitter 😉😂

[@yunssss]

Its nice to see this video knowing you grew so well, you got your business, your studio, you have soozy and lee to help you and you have fans (like me) all over the world!

[@Ma5jay5dontxdoxthat]

soo zee* :3

[@k0754]

I found this channel like 2 years ago but only subscribed about a month ago, and I have to say I regret missing out on those 2 years. You guys have quickly become one of my favorite KZbinrs, and I always look forward to seeing more amazing videos from you guys.

[@MDC2020]

Just randomly stumbled on your channel...and I don't think I have anything in common with you guys haha but I must say Bravo to your hard work and your full time success as KZbinrs! Nice to know people are making it work.

[@eatyourkimchi]

+My Damn Channel Thank you!

[@minuteofdecay00]

Good thing I don't have ad block! Haha, and I've been clicking on a loot of your videos and blog posts :) love you guys and really want to support you!

[@estherkang336]

I just clicked the crap out of your site multiple times (NEVER GO HUNGRY, SPUDGY! Never GO Hungryyyyy!) and I've been watching your vlogs non-stop since last night (I just discovered you). You two are amazingly entertaining to watch.

[@pais5231O1]

I did love the old videos tho! like the old walking through Costco and Homeplus videos and when you were super excited about the Baskin robins dry ice.

[@minimouse2105]

LITERALLY, a commercial just ended that was playing that song, and you two started singing it. CRAZY timing!!

[@bazedjunkiii_tv]

great to get to know a little bit about your background... it's always inspiring to hear other ppl talk about from where they've gotten to the point they're at now.

[@eileenc8032]

Martina we'd never unsubscribe D;! We love you simon, soozee, lee, meemers, and spudy

[@ilegalx360]

I love you guys :D. I have soo much fun watching your videos. You inspire me to be more creative and just have fun in life. Thank you :D

[@LordBilliam]

I felt bad for using adblock, so have turned it off and have left your TL;DR playlist running on loop while I sleep... that way we both win. Bwahahahaha!!!

[@carmenc4926]

Newish subscriber. Been binge watching for a few weeks now. I watch because your relationship reminds me a lot of me and my husband's. Around each other we're just a pair of big goofy/awkward kids. I would love to be able to find something that the two of us could do together to make a living (he's an artist/works retail and I'm a data analyst currently)and would allow us to spend more time together. I also have EDS (which is how I came across your videos) . I also LOVE Korean food and would love to learn the language (thanks to my friend Sunny and her awesome mom for feeding me through college). My husband has always been interested in Japanese culture/ language... I find him looking over and watching along when I watch your newer vlogs. In general, I just think you're the kind of people we would be friends with IRL.

[@Fallennyte]

I'm planning on teaching over in Korea as well, so one of the reasons I began watching was to learn about your experiences. You are funny, and entertaining, so I keep watching! I adore you guys!!

[@azarazat]

I feel so guilty for using adblock now....I shall turn off my adblock for you guys though

[@asaliamprice5714]

Same.

[@bobbysmith8095]

I wish they just have a donate cash link. Rather just pay them $10-$20 cash then disable my adblock.

[@melanieperez-pavia782]

Bobby Smith You can get a premium membership to their website/blog. That way, you choose the amount you donate and still no ads. Everyone wins~

[@alessiasignorino4869]

I didn't know adblock was harming you.. I've watched sooo many videos from you guys! :( I'll pause adblock just for you guys!!

[@nuttynathan]

M: "Can you say that in a more corporate voice?" S: "No." Lol'd so hard. You guys are the bestest.

[@sylvial1985]

I want to say to you simon & martina is that I'm hispanic and I love Asian food, reason I subscribed and watch you guys is that you two bring the NEW korean flavor experience to me in a very fun, positiive way, you two make me feel good, educational, and appreciative for new cultural experiences. I'm planning to go to Korea is all because of you two, well the food, music and men too... lol

[@smilinglooksgood77]

Simon and Martina are sooo nice. Good Job! You've worked so hard. I will continue to support!

[@sakibetta6990]

O.O''''''' I just disabled it for your channel, though I can't not have adblock in general as some sites literally have so many ads I can barely navigate the site without wanting to throw my computer out the window.

[@PetraDelphine-fox]

Oh those sites.T.T I hope they go to website hell.

[@rizzt007]

Loudness Junior there are many ads popping out when I go to K drama sites, not porn!

[@WithCait]

Can someone please copy and paste Simon's story from the comments on their website. It isn't showing up for me on their website. It's really frustrating!

[@jjoy807]

AdBlack is now Off !!! I feel so sad and guilty T_T

[@eatyourkimchi]

+Jjoy laguna Thank you for turning it off! Yay!

[@bishop628]

+Simon and Martina I took adblock off just for you guys ;)

[@deathofOphelia]

I am so happy for you guys!! :') I'm excited to see eat your kimchi studios grow even more

[@Koreenth]

OMG! You guys are so amazing! I hope you get your business permit and grow but when that happens I hope you dont change like, you take less time to interact with us because i just think you guys are really sincere and passionate about sharing information and your experience in korea and we can see that and we really appreciate it. If only my country was rich, i hope you become one of our teachers here because i totally agree that learning should be fun!

[@ManuuCGS]

Guys I paused my AdBlock and refresh the page just for you .... I don't want to Spudgy be hungry :'(

[@hannahmoren4161]

can someone enlighten me why he stopped teaching? I went on the blog and it said it was in the comments, but I am technologically challenged and found nothing.

[@liliebilie]

How do you guys have visas to live in Korea if you don't work there officially? Just curious.

[@ninninin656]

I really wonder about that as well - usually the teaching visas are only for that job and you have to leave if you quit the job?!

[@liliebilie]

Thanks for answering the question. Been waiting forever.

[@ninninin656]

***** That's nonsense - Krea not caring about foreigners without a visa! They are, like every country, exceptionally strict about not having a visa. You can get expelled from a country for that, and possibly can never enter the country again. Don't give people strange ideas here about how to come to Korea. Without a visa you are an illegal immigrant.

[@MissRoccari]

Wow. I had no idea just how brave and inspiring you guys are. Yes, I've always admired you because you seem really happy and you seem to really enjoy your life and you're doing what you really want to do. But now, as I know how much stress, hard work and sleepless nights it has cost you, I respect and admire you even more. You actually give me some hope and strength, you know. You're amazing. I'm crossing my fingers here for you so that everything goes well and you don't have to eat only ramen!

[@Reddragondiaries]

I wish you all the best. I've watched you since before coming to Korea.

[@TheTommyKay]

I'm 100% certain you both use adblock on yer computers.

[@KoopaXross]

You guys made me feel bad for usng adblock on KZbin. =,( Think I'll turn it off on here.

[@sethrichard77]

I just turned off my addblock to watch your videos :)

[@_CL]

same here :D

[@leacross]

you guys are the BEST I mean seriously you LOVE your fans and trust them so much and care for them deeply I can see that I think you guys are my inspiration

[@sigilofshadows]

Thank you guise for all your hard work, your loved and forever supported!

[@FelicianoCookie]

I'll turn my ad block off but only for you guys!! Hungry Spudgey needs to eat too! )':

[@strangess13]

I do not use adblock. Eat up Spudgy!

[@tamfries]

i actually went in IE to watch w/o adblock hahah

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

Hi Simon and Martina, I'm new to you guys. I love your videos, love what you're up to here in Korea! In fact you're the only two people, aside from me, who I've come across that work online instead of teach English in Korea. I initially came as a teacher, met the love of my life here, left Korea and returned as an online life coach. Continued success in your work as full-time youtubers!

[@nellagranback6826]

I am totally willing to sacrifice my glorious ad-free video watching experience for you guys! I'm glad you mentioned the ad blocker issue

[@TammySophia]

What? You can block ads? Why block them anyway? Ads are fun!

[@YouAreIgnorant]

You two will probably never reveal this but... HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU CURRENTLY MAKE?? I'm curious about levels of income people can potentially earn through KZbin channels with Ads & a blog with ads. Any info is much appreciated.

[@buzzlightyearandco]

Sorry Adblock is one of the best things I've ever done and have ever been invented.

[@meChe980]

Me too, but I'll just pause it while watching EYK, I mean it's a nice way to say thanks to Simon and Martina :D

[@TheOneSinging]

I love you guys so much! I only found your videos after living in Korea for a few months but they are still so helpful and insightful! They're all loaded with the answers no one could give me before coming. Keep on rocking guys!

[@qwnpngwn672]

I never comment on videos but just wanted to express how this video gave me warm fuzzies, lol. This is my first year being married, and me and my husband are definitely having a "rookie year". We are both soldiers and money is always tight. But I can TRULY appreciate how you guys took a risk in changing careers to be happy and spend more time together, and that even though times were rough you guys stuck it out together. Idk I guess seeing another couple making it gives me hope. Thanks for that.

[@gabimartinez8862]

*cries for Spudgy*......*turns off adblock* You have America on your side, Spudgy.

[@chocolattesubs6494]

sorry i use adblock D: but i just cannot let it go NOOO

[@Cosmic_Priestess]

I know how you feel. I watch so many people here on youtube and I want to support them, but I hate ads so much! I'm really conflicted. Maybe I'll just buy their merchandise and then it will be okay that I use adblock.

[@HannahBananerz14]

Adblock has an option that you can only allow ads to show up on certain sites (i.e KZbin)

[@Cosmic_Priestess]

The ads on KZbin are some of the absolute worst though...

[@LUCKO2022]

Proud Adblock User here. I don't owe anyone squat. Noone forced you to do this for a living so I don't care if you make nothing.

[@Josue.Pronounced.Hose_Way]

That's pretty much like bragging about taking all the pennys out of a 'take a penny, leave a penny' tray. That's a weird thing to brag about.

[@LUCKO2022]

OutSpeak Debate No,it's more that I don't owe these youtubers anything. If they don't like the money they get then they should get a real job.

[@Josue.Pronounced.Hose_Way]

snake2006 Right, you don't owe the 'Leave a penny' anything either. I'm not saying you 'owe' them, I'm saying it's weird that you're so proud of the fact you use adblocker. These amazing people are able to create more content as long as we sit through a few seconds of ads. it's so weird that you're proud of the fact that you're undermining that process. It's kinda meaningless that you don't consider it a 'real job'. If making money by doing something that people love is a fake job, real jobs sound awful. I'm not saying you're a thief and that you owe these people something. It's just bizarre that you seem to like their videos (why else would you be watching them?) but you're proud of the fact that you're actively not contributing to helping them make these videos when it's SOOO easy to just watch the dang ads. If for no other reason then the fact that they appreciate it.

[@LUCKO2022]

OutSpeak Debate I don't consider making internet videos a real job. I don't watch their videos, hell I barely watched any of this one. Friends of mine keep sending me this crap. I am proud I am undermining the system. I don't owe these people anything. Neither do you. I remember the internet before it got so fucking greedy and commercial. It was a place where knowledge and people came together just to talk and share things. Now it's become a commercial farce with everyone trying to make oodles of cash, content be damned. Hell KZbin was better BEFORE the partner and networks and patreons started, now it's all about how much money they get for doing as little work as possible. So fuck them, and fuck all of you who say you should watch the ads. I don't have cable because I don't want to be bothered with ads, what makes you think I want to be bothered with it online? I am not turning off adblock, and companies can try all they want to block adblock because the community that don't want ads is much smarter than them and WILL break through their bullshit and ads will be blocked. Either you get used to it or not, companies need to get off their asses and find a better way to make money, and so do these full time youtubers.

[@Josue.Pronounced.Hose_Way]

snake2006 Alright, so at first I asked because I assumed you were a fan and thought your stance was strange. It's not strange to me now. I completely disagree with you in a couple different places but I'm ok with that. It's rude to curse at people just because you disagree with them. For someone who just spent a paragraph outlining the demise of a better time on the internet, I find ironic how quick you are to act like a stereotypical rude youtube commenter. I have no clue why writing rude comments is the best use of your time right now. I'm happy using this time to defend Martina and Simon's wonderful work because I dig their stuff. I hate corp. greed too bro but content SHOULD'T be damned, it's important. To me, and a bunch of other people, it's awesome that KZbin has facilitated them to create this business.You don't have to comment and be rude to real people just because you see things differently, it's ugly behaviour. This really just sounds like a simple case of haters gonna hate.

[@crcurley]

Very true on the time frame of filming, editing and uploading.

[@kaeminnn]

I can totally understand how editing videos takes up damn much of my life time *.* Thanks for continuing to make videos and all ! Hwaiting EYK ! ^.^

[@liliebilie]

I would work for your guys for free...unless your secretly divas that'll boss me around like that lady in the Devil Wears Prada.

[@jordyngalvan8558]

ehhhhhhh... I'm sorry, I'll turn off my adblock right now D:

[@Safire106]

OMG!!!!!!!!! I've had ad block on since I've been watching you guys. I started from the very beginning and worked my way up and I'm just now realizing that I haven't contributed to anything and I feel like crying because I love you guys and you've inspired me and my friend to teach in Korea.

[@laughmoojii]

I was planning on writing my essay. Goddammit you two. I can't stop watching your videos.

[@artsyluna]

yup been with u guys from the start and ill stay till the end (hope fully never ends :D) thanks for all your hard work I LOVE U GUYS!!!!

[@artistabyangelina]

You guys are amazing! I've learned so much about Korea from watching your videos and I've already taught there & am going back so thats saying something. Thanks for making the videos!

[@liliansian]

i recently just watched some of your videos... But now Im addicted to it..... Keep it up....

[@yurandir0228]

My husband and I love your videos! We wish you both all the luck and will keep supporting you guys =)

[@paytonvandy8140]

I love you guys!! I can totally relate to you guys during your hard year, because I moved to Japan with my agent for one year and it was like "Imma eat a leaf" 99% of the time between jobs, because I had zero money. It was difficult, but the payoff was great. I'm so proud of you guys for sticking it out!

[@harmony2244]

I love how honest you guys are in your videos. Love them. ^^

[@babygirladdy]

aww the old ones weren't bad!!! I've been watching you guys (through god knows how many channels now O.o) 3 years and counting now and I've loved every second! ^.^

[@navgirljen]

I love EYK! I stumbled on your videos in 2009 when I was living in Korea. I forget what I was searching for but I cam across your videos on the convenience stores and I thought they were so entertaining that I was hooked! The bit about the brownies and Martina kept saying how awful they were while stuffing her face had me rolling!!! Then Simon started chasing her trying to get them! Yeah, been a fan since! You guys are great and I miss Korea so so much, we moved back to SoCal in 2010. :(

[@BlackAsianLover92]

I disabled my adblock for you guys!! I like you enough to endure an ad ^_^ what you guys do is so helpful for those of us who are living vicariously through you :) keep on doing what you're doin! you're awesome!

[@ellapoloyapoy5227]

Simon & Martina,that's how we started to LOVE you..on your old videos..:)

[@BANAplus]

Oh, my gosh. A Bilasa shirt. Why did I not know that existed?!?! And I agree completely about the time-consuming part of filming. I had to do one for English with a friend and it look hours. The final result was 10mins... Good luck with the business visa!

[@thegreenandgreener]

I'm gonna go watch lots of videos now! You guys have my support!!

[@itssophierome]

I've been watching vlogs from english teachers in korea to gain some general knowledge about the country and experience since I want to move over there and start teaching within the year. I'm so glad to have found you two! I've spent the entire day...and some time yesterday watching your wtf and tl;dr videos and I'm so thankful to you for putting in all this work! I'll be going back and watching other vlogs and music videos, but i'm sticking to the essentials for now!! you're amazing! subbed. :)

[@sharonr104]

I've been watching your videos for a long time, and because I support you guys so much I will watch the ads I see on your videos :)

[@SoAhNong]

I was always annoyed the ads in the beginning but now i wish to watch everyone of them before your every video!! Seriously!! I love u guys and spudgy and meemers.

[@manie23]

You guys are being so honest. I like!

[@maddiebalmbra2163]

procrastination!!! assignment still not done >.> and I work 8-12 hour days for the next three days and it's due Monday...thanks gies....buuut on the flip side I'm learning lots about Korea and having lots of laughs and you two are so cute!

[@belucopetti]

omg, if you guys were to ramble on and on about anything, I would still watch it!! You guys are very entertaining and awesome! :) You have all of our support! :D

[@DurAMi]

OHMYGAWD I can't stop watching your videos! I'm officially hooked! I love Korea. You guys are AWESOME! ^^

[@mekagome]

I have been with y'all since the beginning!!!!!!!!!!

[@shadowfreak4696]

You guys are just amazing! I wish I had the money to buy shirts but until then I shall go on a binge watch of all your videos!

[@mycolourexperiment]

I saw you guys on Running Man so here I am. Definitely, enjoying the videos!

[@yns9944]

hello. awesome channel you guys r hosting. im korean and studying abroad in vancouver just graduated. it feels so weird to see foreiners living in my home country hosting video about my home country while im in your home country. lol. as you know so many immigrant in canada coming from so many diff country so Im not minority im just one of those lots of FOBs therefore you might not be so glad to know me.but im so glad u r FOB of my country. u guys r FOB! but special!

[@takenoprisoner42]

You guys made me love Korean pop culture through your reviews. When I first listening to Kpop, it was just purely Girls' Generation and 2NE1 songs. Then when Big Bang made a comeback earlier this year, I started listening to them when I stumbled upon your review of Big Bang's Blue. After that, I spent the whole day watching your reviews, and started downloading the songs that I liked from your reviews. That's when Kpop sucked me in, and I never looked back.

[@sophiatuzzlini3409]

Totally enjoyed learning ...how u guys do this...wish u both ( all 4 of you :) all the best n success....yeaaaaa

[@stinkytofu89]

I love that you both are very honest and humble people. I definately wanna get a tshirt now! :)

[@gracelim1992]

I will just open all your videos in all tabs.. and wait it to finish loading..Although sometimes I was too busy to watch it.. I love you guys! Love from Malaysia~ :D

[@StrongBabyPanda]

... I want to buy a t-shirt after watching this. I was skeptical when I heard your videos, but I love you guys like idols now. I'll support you to the end.

[@ResaChiic]

About editing videos, agreed so much. I cover dances and, aside from several weeks of practice first, a simple 3-4 minute dance would take maybe 6 hours to shoot (not including the set up/dress up time), then pathetically, another 4-5 hrs to edit/organize the footage Vlogging is worse- a 5 minute video would take about 1 day to figure out what i/my group are going to do/say, about 6 hours to shoot, and then editing would take another day too. i'm amazed how you guys manage to fit it all in.

[@manningl07]

In response to 1:11-1:23 - - Your videos rock because I could watch them and be encouraged/enlightened while I was exploring Korea, and now reminisce since I've been home in America. Maybe I haven't searched your videos enough, but what's your backstory? How did you meet? Why are you two so perfect for each other??!

[@WhiteWolfFang]

video editing is time consuming but soo fun :) Love your vids and looking forward to more.

[@WhimsyWinx]

LOL Great Video! Felt so guilty, I stopped the video midway, disabled my Adblock for all of KZbin, and reloaded, and was greeted by lovely Betty White in a commercial. Had no idea. Keep up the great videos, enjoying all of them, now with commercials/ads. ;D

[@ericdwkim]

Never knew that the adblockers did that. I am a big fan of your videos and are addicted to the videos you guys post. Just bought an EYK t-shirt (if you got an XL black EYK shirt order, that's me!!). I shall wear it with pride! ^_^

[@kpope.l.f5548]

we deserve more than what you have. i love you guys

[@purpleboxersrocks]

respect to the both of you. and i watch the ads, so yaay! continue what you're doing because you are daebak! here, have some ♥ ♥ ♥ for simon, martina, spudgy and meemers :)

[@balloonfish22]

Hey Simon and Martina, just wanted to say that I love your videos and HWAITING~~ EYK is my fav youtube channel and your energy and love for Korea are infectious ^__^

[@962706AW]

Editing videos is hell man. I remember spending almost 10 hours on a minute long video. I have loads of respect for you two! (:

[@VioletIceFire]

i dont have ad block, im alright with going through the ads since its only like 30 seconds long and if its ever longer there is a skip button so i dont mind. Im glad you guys are doing well, im a new subsscriber to you bonus and normal channel:)

[@FantasmaLua]

I just ordered two shirts, so excited ^.^

[@InBackSound]

Guys, I love you so much! Thank you for being such hard-working, creative, punch! Thanks for your blog, I now can not imagine life without it! You are so funny and creative! I wish you luck, success, lots of creative ideas! Thank you!!))

[@Puzz3d]

I didn't know what ad block was before you guys told me about it. It's freaking GREAT! No more ads for meh...

[@rm177545]

I suffered through an ad just for you guys. But your vids are worth it! ;)

[@doctorsdolittle]

New to eyk - love it and love u guys u r sooo funny! Will watch all ads from now on 2 make sure u get paid n keep blogging - yay!!

[@MarshallCross]

I´m happy that I can support you just by watching your videos (with ads...)

[@galnamedtal]

this is so cool to watch now, knowing how far you've gone! way to go :)

[@Blake4months]

Simon and Martina, could you please tell us about your wedding? Like what dress Martina wore, what kind of cake (even though I think they were cupcakes,) what Simon wore, just everything!