'I Was Bullied As a Kid' Half Black Half Korean

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[@maniam4-z8s]

The important fact is that the black Americans in the U.S. Forces Korea are the ones who created the black mixed race in Korea

[@drake90663]

하하하 그들의 아버지가 있는지 먼저 물어보세요 한국에서 흑인혼혈은 대다수 아버지가 흑인 미군이고 거의다 자녀를 버리고 도망갔습니다 이 문제의 원인은 한국에 있을까요? 흑인에게 있을까요?

[@Natural_Lii]

@kexplorer did you lose weight? You look different😮😮

[@Dragon-cz8wt]

Korea has the smallest proportion of black people in Asia and be one of the exemplary countries

[@channeloram]

You are such a great interviewer. Thank YOU for making these insightful videos.

[@Numb_]

I love the added pictures from her childhood it really gives a mini documentary vibe. Like we're getting a lens through their life

[@lomutt]

Yes.

[@BRuvSt0AsT]

​@@lomuttfull agreement

[@marcusthegreat3653]

She is drop dead GORGEOUS

[@firstjohn3123]

Agreed

[@lolo50198]

big facts

[@OnlyMeEndofWorld]

I have disability I guess

[@salisumusa512]

I believe

[@christinewomack8999]

She is beautiful

[@gladysray8824]

Thank God her mum is always there for her.. Mum's love is the best❤

[@CaptCanuck4444]

This guy is a great interviewer. Also a great stylist, his wardrobe is fire.

[@llewis921]

I’m half black half Korean and my sisters name is Naomi!! We look just like you, I understand your struggles and I want you to know you’re not alone. I’m 39 and I have shared a lot of her same experiences with racism and insecurity. I can say that it does make you very strong but also sensitive person. Best of luck to you! ❤

[@nathanielmills4678]

I’m 40 and my daughter 10. Seeing Naomi’s baby photos looks just like when my daughter was a baby. She’s Jamaican/Korean so it kind of gives me an idea of what my daughter will look like as an adult.

[@llewis921]

@user-cnksi223 it’s also a biblical name. I know my mom named my sister after Naomi from the Bible as the story of Ruth and Naomi is her favorite. Koreans are really religious, a lot of Christians so that’s why you see that name often among us.

[@GeliLa-dr9tg]

It is always good to choose the good side of interpretation when it comes to the strange look. Perhaps, it could be out of curiosity or because of the blackness is different. Accepting your self as you are unique and loving it well is expected in such situations. If they touch your hair without asking, try to see it in a different way, instead of they are doing it out of racist intentions. Trying to be someone else’s color or natural appearance is dangerous. Just be who you are and see the good side. The lack of understanding what I said above is leading people to the obsession of plastic surgery and bleaching their face.

[@GetUnwoke]

Korea was just a different place up until the 2000s. And about 15 years before that they were a dictatorship, and another 20 years before that they were one of the poorest nations in the world, so things in that country change FAST. like, fast, fast. Remember, most people didn't even know where Korea was located on the map so they were pretty much extremely xenophobic towards anyone who didn't look like them due to not having as much exposure to foreigners back then. Today however there are more mixed race couples in Korea than ever in its history so things have definitely changed a lot over there.

[@ThaiRoney]

You’re so beautiful

[@ttheway2life157]

Her mom is special. she really loved her kid.

[@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122]

LOVES. STILL LOVES HER KID. SHE'LL NEVER STOP LOVING HER KID. Get it right please.

[@universeofkorede]

Thank you, K Explorer, for sharing this powerful story. It's important to highlight these experiences to foster understanding and support. As a fellow KZbinr, exploring similar themes, promoting positivity and inclusion - it's great to see your videos as a shining example.

[@Numb_]

Its crazy how she looks Filipino, Black and Thai all at once

[@Jsarmy87124]

What asian is asian and black is not a nationality

[@lonelyberg1808]

​@@Jsarmy87124Black is a term generally attributed to the sub-Saharan people

[@noblesseraziel9499]

gonna keep it a buck she doesnt look korean thas why koreans are surprised she is half. She looks more like some1 from DR or the Phillipines

[@Cxs1a3]

She doesn't even look mixed, she can easily pass as 100% South-East As;an/ Pacific Islander/ Latino.

[@tweeze123]

I dont care what ethnicity she looks like, she looks FINE

[@lonelyberg1808]

Nice interview. I liked the fact that you also added some visuals

[@selimaomoshogwe7157]

Her story is beautiful and a lot touching.

[@chappy3125]

As a Korean, this is heartbreaking 💔 But I can see Korea being more open slowly day by day; hopefully soon such stories like this won't be a thing

[@탑티어앨리]

day by day는 무슨 정신차려요 한국이 얼마나 최악인데 여기서도 나아지고 있다고 국뽕을 쳐 하고 있네

[@cultureinvasion]

Excellent interview. Shes beautiful!

[@Santiarizam]

Girl I am Latino, and I truly hope you know you are so beautiful! Never really comment but thought it was important to tell you!

[@kev2582]

Naomi, so sorry to hear about your childhood incident. There are many outsiders even among Koreans and we support you. You are very pretty!

[@deepadays1802]

I love her personality! So precious

[@andreray2784]

No cap! She looks ten time better looking than most Korean girls I have seen.

[@itsrro]

the thing is… they’re obsessed with pale skin🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Cxs1a3]

That just speaks to your tastes more than anything

[@andreray2784]

@@Cxs1a3 My tastes are American oriented, so true!

[@stack5960]

Facts bro lol 😆

[@WasabiTeriyaki-p1r]

well everyone has different taste she is definetly pretty

[@Waryfuls]

Really interesting story to share, thank you @K Explorer

[@Demebeso714]

One of your very best interviews!!! She is absolutely Beautiful and you are such a skilled interviewer...you look good together!!! Yes!!!

[@WisSota_Boy]

She’s beautiful inside and out. She looks more Southeast Asian from Khmer, Thai, Lao or Pilipino.

[@Chels4hair]

Love this video format the pictures made this interview feel like a mini-documentary and the questions you asked were perfect!❤

[@michelellison9687]

When I was younger I looked more Korean, but as I am getting older I'm starting to look more black. Every once in a blue moon I get ask I do I have Asian in me, but most of the time I change the subject. I think it's more acceptable now then it was when I a child.

[@SamJones01011]

Really interesting interview ❤

[@naeeeee]

She speaks so clearly, love it for her

[@bryndahiller9981]

The reason why most people react the way they do to "mixed race" individuals is simple. They are uncomfortable in their own skin. Since most races separate themselves and form a beauty standard that best serves their looks.Most races are brought up believing that their type of beauty is the height and model of what people should look like and is generally sonetimes universally accepted and anything that strays from it is offensive and unsettling to the general philosophy of beauty standards. They question themselves and it is uncomfortable to have that feeling. Every race feels that dig at their self confidence when they see a person who has both races combined in one face. Especially if the best features from both races combine into a very atrractive albeit different look. And especially in Asian races where "purity of race" is very important standard they live by.

[@ritchieb1612]

So sad that her life at an early age has been so tough at times but hopefully you will find the love of your life and have beautiful kids one day!!

[@monero892]

I'm mixed too....at least in Asia the racism is more subtle ...but in America it's violent.

[@kkob]

Yes. If anything, Korea is more racist and definitely extremely ethnocentric, but the racism is subtler here in most ways.

[@viperios4858]

@@kkob cry

[@Cxs1a3]

@@kkob Korea is not more racest, they're just more honest about it. In America, everyone is seceretly so, but in terms of actual h8 and aggression , America is way ahead, Koreans just avoid what they don't know.

[@hugandpet]

@@kkobpeople stare in Korea because they are curious just like everywhere else. As a blk and Korean hapa stares ≠ judgy. Going up to someone and calling them pretty is a super bold move in Korea

[@franciscovilcheavila960]

I dont think denying somebody a job or renting a house is something subtle, because that stuff happens in Asia. Same when teachers make fun of mixed students or encourage the bullying in the students. For example i saw the case of a japanese girl with foreign background who in a test of japanese she reached the highest score and the teacher instead of congratulate her was mad and says to the other students "how a filthy foreign who is not pure japanese has a biggest score than you ?" In a vlog read about a guy who is mixed who was working reparing air conditioners and when he was talking with the personn on the phone they dont have problem but when the black asian dude showed up in the house the client shows a complaint to the company.

[@SoulPatroller]

I get what she's saying. Both America and Korea have racism but America is more diverse and if you are in big cities, no one will stare. Also, she's been embraced by the African American community, so it makes sense that she feels more at home there. Hopefully, she'll become fluent in Korean soon, which will help bridge the divide there.

[@Milaroom_12]

She is so pretty❤

[@amnostudios]

😢so good story

[@craigcreationz]

She's Beautiful, very Intelligent and mature.

[@PhilCherry3]

Great interview!

[@odysseusthesojourner4401]

Super interview. This young lady is a beautiful witness to the multicultural experience. And if she sees this comment, I assure her that she is very beautiful! And I lived in Korea for six years.

[@kashiko2486]

she is so beautiful O.O

[@sushidushi8472]

This interview is impressive to me, she’s sweet, thoughtful, and well raised.

[@ThrivingAnywayTV]

Lovely interview and I enjoyed the throwback pics 🩷☺️

[@The-Fergusons]

Great interview. I’m traveling to Seoul with my family for a couple of weeks this fall and curious what my experience will be like as an African American.

[@niceguyzro]

Classy interview. Nice young lady.

[@evertspies3345]

You can believe you mom, you are beautiful for sure. You not only unique but also have a great advantage being fluent in more than one very popular language.Hats off to parents who pass on their native language to the kids Very often these languages are forgot when emigrating to a different country.

[@32방탄소년단]

Could you make a video on the viewpoint of Koreans on vegetarians/veganism? Questions like how difficult it is, is it a problem to date vegans for them, how can they adjust etc. 🌱

[@markmuller7962]

She's so pretty and probably intelligent too given how many different environments she had to adapt since childhood

[@Babygirl6102]

I see why people might stare, you are just so freaking beautiful!! Omg! To me you are a beautiful mixture of both black and Korean, not more or less of one, but a balance of both. I'm sorry that you had a bad experience with bullying when you were younger, but I'm glad that your mom talked to you when you were younger about being different, and it being okay. I hope that you will be able to reach your goal of being conversationally fluent, and spend lots of time with your grandmother! 💕

[@ShanneshaBaughn-pu8cb]

Wow thats sad it's nothing wrong with her shes pretty so what shes mix or half ok shes still Korean don't listen to all the jealousy and hate haters going to hate be proud who you are period ❤ love from 🇺🇸

[@claudiatavares523]

She is so beautiful!!!

[@monstafloppa871]

God bless her mother. She sounds like a great supporter of her brother.

[@TomTomdog]

I am Korea living in US. I was bullied by blacks and mexician in shool everyday too. There is bullie all over the world

[@탑티어앨리]

yeah yeah yeah so Korea is such a good country?

[@kleec495]

@@탑티어앨리 Korea is a conservative country, that's how it is. The sad thing about US is the people who claimed to be victim of racist discrimination are also the ones who discriminate Asians.

[@skskakrk-f5h]

@@탑티어앨리 I am Korean. Bullying and racism exist in every country. If you don't like Korea, then just don't come to Korea. At least Korea is a country that prohibits gun ownership.

[@nirbija]

@@kleec495 Ha! So you think that it is smooth sailing (no discrimination) towards African people, say, in Korea/Asia? lol Instead of being "sad thing", try to know and appreciate the huge differences between the special case of your european-invented "racism", and the Natural & Unavoidable circumstances of cultures clashing when they are forced to coexist in the same immediate space. When people of different cultures share the same immediate space, EXTRA EFFORTS have to be made in order to accommodate the 'foreign' behaviors; because personal interactions are no longer 'natural' and effortless and easy when dealing with a foreign culture. The loss of the naturalness and ease in interpersonal interactions can be exhausting, which then gives rise to frustration and other negative responses. And if the different cultures are forced to coexist in the same immediate space, the negative push-back will be even worse. Two foreign cultures were not designed to coexist in the same immediate space; because they are too often contradictory. That is why it will be so easy for children to bully: The challenges of having to deal with 'foreign' differences is taxing for children. And if said children is already having a rough life at home, the bullying by them is likely to get even worse.

[@sanmikim]

​@@skskakrk-f5hexactly , in america its worse

[@EphremAmsale]

Your mom was definitely right. Unique and so beautiful women which they definitely need to stare at 24/7. Thank you K Explorer i always enjoy your episodes.

[@hybolk]

love her voice

[@ThePolyglotReporter]

Got me out of my way. Very pretty girl indeed, not even only the physique, the energy.

[@Paula-133]

She is a lovely person and very beautiful.I love the camera letting us see Naomi just doing everyday things and her baby photos. I feel the Korean and most Asians will become more exposed to different types of color mixtures. But its too bad colorism is allowed to make so many people's lives harder than they should be. Especially when many of the people bulling darker people are literally lightening their own skin to fit into an unhealthy and controlling beauty standard that is very political. I hope she can believe that she in not a problem. She and other mixded race peoples are the future of the planet.

[@monicababirima2065]

Love yourself, baby girl. You are so beautiful and unique. Most people are jealous of you because of that

[@bedrock6443]

Would like to see a video of why people visiting Korea. Would suggest to do it in place with a ton of tourists like Gwanghwamun square.

[@TraverzeCulture]

Thanks for telling your story

[@michaelodo1371]

She is beautiful and has a good aura.

[@PKing87]

She's sooo cute OMG! ❤😊🤗

[@anwion]

This was dope respect

[@TheFinalJumper]

As a gyopo who does not speak Korean well (in active learning phase right now) - sometimes I also wish people spoke to me English first 😅. People sometimes look at me like I’m some weirdo who don’t wanna speak to them in Korean

[@algari]

She could be a model, so pretty.

[@chinyerea8388]

Love your videos. 😊

[@robertabrams8562]

No worries girl, you’re young, well spoken, and really pretty! Study hard, and you’ll be fluent in Korean before you’re 22….good luck kiddo 👏🏼👍🏼🤩

[@GladysAsamoah-e6i]

U have gain one new subscriber

[@lamino8-tg6ro]

Shes so beautiful and im happy she has a good Asian mother who told her to accept herself which is rare. Not surprised the black father never taught her to lovd herself they usually self haters

[@monstafloppa871]

She said she loves her father and that her mother is the nurturer, not that he was devoid of love. Her parents are still married, and that has to mean something so please stop dragging black men.

[@book_worm22]

Exactly!! I wasnt surprised at all

[@book_worm22]

@@monstafloppa871its not about whether or not he loves her. He doesnt love himself not his own colour

[@kkob]

Half Korean, half Black American, all cute. You keep on keeping on. (My son is bi-cultural, too, and born and raised here in Korea.)

[@ECINADGIRL]

She is gorgeous ❤ hopefully the korean culture becomes more acceptable of mix koreans

[@Carnifindion]

Yet another Korea W 😊😊😊

[@zdrekyria]

Omgosh she's so pretty💐🦋💅🏻

[@stayntune]

❤ she is so gorgeous!

[@d.santosrj94]

One solution for a bunch of bad judges stares: It's spending a large time in any place in Brazil (not necessarily in some famous place)

[@roelidani]

She is adorable!

[@mocafrost]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ttt1986]

She is stunning and really cute!!!!! 🥰🥰

[@T1Oracle]

Her mom is awesome! Sounds like she has two solid parents.

[@passionberrystrawberry]

Beautiful soul ❤

[@brioquery]

Smart and Beautiful Young Lady.

[@eljefeelpadron1843]

Beautiful young woman! We appreciate your Father's service in the United States military. She stikes me as someone with good parents.

[@eljefeelpadron1843]

God bless her!

[@jl8754]

It's not just the black mixed kids. It's all mixed Korean kids. Moms get called s!uts and stuff. I met my wife half Japanese Korean wife in North Carolina. She's from there and I'm half Korean and French from NH. I grew up in Korea until I was like 6. I have memories of them! My wife and I were bullied for being mixed. I have mixed friends that have been too.

[@taylorshanelle549]

She’s beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ibeugo213]

Her dad was like "Damn son, the baby looks nothing like me 0:23 😂

[@Lalalaa0708]

She’s super sweet and beautiful

[@literallytyana]

Made me subscribe keep it up❤

[@NYCMonkey23]

It's crazy because as a Korean living in New York, I faced the most racism from black Americans. For the most part Africans were cool, so we're the Jamaicans and other Caribbean people but American blacks are the racist people in inner cities.

[@Cxs1a3]

you're a guy right?

[@anna-mariadavis5914]

How do u know what they are? There are not a lot of American black people living in New York most American black ppl live in the South due to the legacy of slavery. And it’s funny u guys keep saying this but white American people are res for 3/4 of Asian hate crimes in the U.S. statistically. Somehow it’s never brought up.

[@samusami7439]

Its kind of sad that her Dad is the black one who know how it is to be a darkskin person in the world and doesn't talk to his daughter at what she might have to face.

[@sabrinawilliams7520]

The closed captions had “stairs”, instead of stares 👀😊

[@UncleVuitton]

Dangggg she pretty pretty

[@walan31]

We all know how there are issues with S.Korea when it comes to diversity. It sounds like she grew up in bubble due to living on US base which hasn't helped. Its hard to connect with any culture when dont speak the language well. I nag my friends and family to teach their kids their native languages l because it creates a instant connection to understanding the culture.

[@alexanderescobar6891]

She’s stunning

[@howtotutorial4668]

She is beautiful ❤

[@johndasilva2686]

Bullies bully people because they feel inferior jealous envious and ugly compared to the people their bullying. It’s best to 100% ignore ( passive aggression) bullies are stay 100 miles away from toxic bullying creatures.

[@skskakrk-f5h]

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[@Salime-o4m]

She's gorgeous 😍 ❤

[@미제드론]

나오미양 너무 예뻐요 앞으로 행복하시길 바랍니다.

[@Hector_Moira]

She’s beautiful 😍

[@CC-QIrsh]

This breaks my heart. She seems like such a beautiful young lady inside and out. I can never understand racism. To other people she’s not black enough to others not Korean enough. Why is it hard to accept that we’re all human, irrespective of our different ethnicities/cultures. End of the day we’re all human!

[@jaced7289]

Shes gorgeous

[@Hyerininseoul]

She is very beautiful

[@marktheshark7588]

She's very beautiful.

[@SymetricRaven]

She a flat out baddie

[@JohnBaptiste-eo8rc]

❤She seems so genuine and sincere! I would marry her🌹❤🔥😎!! And I have no plan on marrying in my life because of so much unless modernity in womanhood society 😢😅

[@jay13x81]

Damn she is fireeeeeeeeeeee, someone better bag this trophy 🏆 asap

[@A-Ra1111]

Wth?

[@Kdogggz]

It sounds like she gets more respect in America but wants to be fully accepted in Korea, you got this!