Incredible reunion of identical twins separated at birth

A Florida woman adopted at birth in South Korea learns a single mother from Philadelphia who was also adopted at birth in South Korea is her identical twin sister.

[@Leelz247]

I really wish adoption agencies were more up front with adoptive families about known siblings. It's just cruel to separate twins.

[@dianesquires9987]

I agree.

[@miriamtirado4455]

Omg i knoww

[@michellepower1782]

That's your only take away from this?

[@jeanelleagyem9417]

I think they do that because it’s easier to have one child adopted than to have two adopted as a pair. Still is really messed up but yeah. In the past they also used to separate Orphans to do testing on the nature vs nurture idea later in life for them so yeah. Orphaned twins have to deal with a lot

[@srams2349]

I am a twin and this made me cry. I cannot imagine being separated from my twin.

[@leggs4113]

I know not everyone that adopts wants to take in two kids but they really need to stop separating them.

[@SL-lz9jr]

Or at least tell them they’re twins if they’re going to separate and find families willing to stay in touch. It’s just cruel to keep them in the dark.

[@jayaom4946]

@@SL-lz9jr Exactly.

[@stephaniespc]

Unfortunately often they are not told Even when they are twins

[@juanitamorgan3269]

I agree on both parts

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@Siegfried0217]

Who else cried?. I have a twin brother too. And he's my backup . We're always together.

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Roy, how are you doing now and how's your twin brothers doing over there?

[@Siegfried0217]

@@brownwilliam8419we're both okay. And thank you so much brother. Wish you all the best too. And stay safe . 🙏

[@ashaesthetics_]

I hope you both are doing ok and I wish you the best

[@brownwilliam8419]

@@Siegfried0217 oh that's good of you, where are you chatting from?

[@douxclairdelune]

i cried so hard, omg. I couldn’t live without my twin sister.

[@its__justb]

I know that these reunions are bitter-sweet, but I really hate that adoption agencies separate siblings at all, let alone twins. It's a horrible thing to do.

[@jordanwashington1854]

Right. Most reputable adoption agencies never separate siblings.

[@mixedmetaphorMeg]

The agency typically isn't the one to do so, more commonly the two babies are placed with orphanages seperately so it's not immediately clear they are twins.

[@shan22777]

My cousin was adopted from Russia, she was a families 7th child and they “couldn’t afford her” so she went to the orphanage. The rest are all still together but very poor family all living in one room, bitter sweet

[@coreyk3009]

Look up the documentary called Three Identical Strangers

[@saracooper3435]

i have 2 siblings i dont know about because im adopted but my brother was adopted with me but our other sibling were not

[@fortune_roses]

Wow, even separated... they lived such similar lives! Also I bet that little girl is so happy that she has a new auntie

[@ifym5455]

Exactly! It was the little girl in all honesty who spear headed the whole thing when she first wanted to know her heritage and when she reached out to her auntie which I was thought was not only smart and intelligent on her head but brave and courageous. Go ahead little girl, you did good!

[@bubblybubbles4023]

There should be a rule that multiples have to stay together and can only go to families willing to take them all.

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

And that single mother has a new man.

[@bubblybubbles4023]

@@knock-knockwhosthere9933 really? Do you know her?

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

@@bubblybubbles4023 haha. Twist your mind a lil to see the joke

[@CookieBear187]

As a twin, I’m trying so hard not to cry rn!

[@veganatasha80]

Same

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Anna

[@marion3654]

Same!

[@robertdevans8639]

Hello Anna Lynn

[@sarahmarie3317]

As someone who is not a twin, I’m already bawling! 😂

[@knyght1074]

No one mentions the real hero here. The daughter! If not for her the twins would've never met. I hope they did something very special for her.

[@1kaaa]

This is like the second or third story about separated twins, from Korea, I’ve learned about. Amazing. Just how many more could there be.

[@TheTuellfamily]

I’m wondering the same thing.

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋, is a nice thing to know more about them though

[@amyroberts9110]

Happens a lot in countries like that. They think it will be easier to adopt out one kiddo instead of two.

[@douxclairdelune]

probably a lot of them.

[@april-showers77]

4 or 5 years ago, GMA reunited twins who were born in China and the parents found each other on Facebook. It was such a cool story.

[@ChanEspy]

When they met.......... Wait a damn minute, I did not sign up to tear up watching this video! 🥺😂 great story!

[@brownwilliam8419]

Oh is indeed a great story like you're great as well you look beautiful 👍

[@brownwilliam8419]

I was hoping you will respond to me, how are you doing now and where are you chatting from?

[@monicaraesmith]

THIS IS THE BEST STORY !!! I NEEDED TO SEE THIS AFTER THE VIOLENCE GOING ON RIGHT NOW!! THIS IS SO REFRESHING AND PURE JOY. I CANT STOP CRYING. BEAUTIFUL

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Monica, I can see that is a tears of joy, hope you're doing good over there?

[@iseeyou736]

Yes they missed the first part of their lives apart, but the coming years will be so gleeful it will be worth it.

[@Littlething41]

And they owe so much to Izzy. If Emily didn't have a child who knows when they would have met.

[@SweetCoconut16]

Seeing them bond in TAR was amazing. So happy for them

[@yzaraine]

it's awesome that they allowed us viewers to share in that, too. I think they are now my favorite TAR team

[@traceybc73]

I'm adopted and my family has been so amazing to me. I wish birth parents would understand why an adoptee looks for them. We just want to know where we come from and who we are. Ancestry and other DNA tests are opening up the world for adoptees. I would really like to thank her for her hard decisions because I've always felt loved and accepted.

[@robertdevans8639]

Hello Tracey your smile is priceless

[@tammiebroggins]

My children were adopted but when my daughter found me . She hated me. I'm glad your world turned out ok

[@traceybc73]

@@tammiebroggins so sorry to hear that. I've never held any animosity towards my birth parents. I didn't have the easiest life. I was picked on terribly for my race,looks and cut hair. But being a parent now I realize just how hard that decision must have been. I don't think anyone has the right to judge someone for making a decision they thought was the best at the time. My birth mom wants nothing to do with me but I'm ok with that. I'm not going to force a relationship on anyone. Hopefully one day their anger will lessen and they'll be able to understand your choices.

[@merk9569]

⁠@@traceybc73. You have a beautiful spirit and positive, healthy outlook. I raised my biological daughters and thought I did an incredibly good job as a single mother. They always had a closer relationship with their father and blamed me for the divorce. We were relatively close until they became mothers, in their 30s. They have since eliminated me from their lives. I try to be like you. I am doing my best to not judge them. I never felt that someone should be forced into a relationship based on shared genetic material. They have every right to their feelings and should have the right to decide with whom they want to associate with. Interestingly, it is my friends who have a hard time with it. They think I should be treated as their mother and with respect for all I did for them. I do my best to “grin and bear it.” 😊

[@marygracedumlao7035]

Omg happy tears. Its beautiful and sad at sametime. They were living in the same country both had jewish family yet they never knew one another exist. But knowing now they both found each other is better late then never. Goodluck and best wishes..💕

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Mary

[@pooksterwookster]

@@brownwilliam8419 Hello 👋 Brown

[@brownwilliam8419]

@@pooksterwookster Yeah how are you doing over there and where are you chatting from?

[@pooksterwookster]

@@brownwilliam8419 pretty good pretty good. im chatting from somewhere in the united states :)

[@Defnotjolie]

@@pooksterwookster I have a bad feeling about them don’t continue..

[@famedfayemarjorievallejos8348]

I have a twin sis too and she's my bestfriend. We're always together and now we're 27. I couldn't imagine life without her. So happy for them. ❤❤😢

[@captainuseless1071]

Being an identical twin myself, there truly is no connection more powerful. He’s my best friend, my other half, and I’d be lost without him. Most importantly, he laughs at all my lame ass jokes.

[@GmonkeyJ777]

4:00 that moment is probably weird because it probably feels like a complete stranger you've known your whole life.

[@Kaeoooo]

that is true, but I feel like a bond between twins can overcome anything.

[@Babybuks]

This is heartbreakingingly wonderful. I pray the next half is filled with all kinds of wonderful things for both of them. I think they will appreciate their relationship more because of how much they've missed.

[@Africanvillagetee]

May they enjoy lives after this. So sweet.

[@sunshinerainbowsnursery3500]

🤗 I’m so happy they were reunited.

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Kimberly

[@sunshinerainbowsnursery3500]

@@brownwilliam8419 Hello 👋🏽

[@susannaw.thornton88]

I am a twin and the mother of a child adopted from South Korea...this hit me doubly hard. So glad that they were able to reunite! ❤️

[@tainadelcaribe]

This is a beautiful story. I’ve had a heavy heart since my mom passed away 20 days ago and the fact that they met the day after she passed away, the coincidence that my mom has a fraternal twin (my uncle) and me still being a mess made this even more emotional and moving. I’m glad that Monday when I was driving to NJ to make arrangements someone was having a great happy day meeting someone, a part of them, they didn’t know was missing. Now I have that feeling of missing someone, but I’ll never get to see her again. Love your moms and cherish them. Love and cherish any family members. Wish both sisters a life of happiness!

[@NikkiAkaNlg]

Why does this happen so often.. it's so sad and cruel.

[@jayaom4946]

I'm not sure what the problem is but I'm guessing that they're trying to help them be adopted. People are likely to hesitate about adopting two children but they also might not want to adopt one of them, feeling like they should stay together with parents who want to take them both. In other words, it might make it more complicated and people will hesitate to adopt!! So they just hide it. Not fair at all, adopted children need to have access to the truth about their backgrounds.

[@bamamade-jf1mg]

They Are Gorgeous 😍

[@kekelauren6251]

I know, they are so beautiful 🥲🥰

[@kayedubb754]

siblings are often separated by the system. it is a lot harder to find a stable home for multiple children than it is for one. it's heartbreaking, especially for the ones who remember they having siblings.

[@GummyRiches]

Thank you for this beautiful story. Needed a break from all the crime stories these days.

[@bgalwest]

Exactly ❕So refreshing 😌

[@paulwright6044]

Well, Emily's daughter / Molly's niece Isabel is WINNING Christmas this year!

[@weebunny]

Or Hanukkah, as the case may be :-D

[@Mac-ze4gu]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I have a half sister out there that I’ve never met, I can’t imagine the day I’m able to meet her.

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Mac, just keep praying for her and always believe that one day you will meet her okay..

[@Mac-ze4gu]

@@brownwilliam8419 Thank you 🙏

[@brownwilliam8419]

@@Mac-ze4gu you're welcome my friend, I just want us to be good friends ok, where are you chatting from?

[@LargestClassifieds]

I’m trying so hard not to cry. This is so touching.

[@itsyagirlashleytv]

LOVE TO SEE IT!!! 🥲💕💕💕 wow the similarities in their photos blow me away...

[@TheBioExplorer]

I was never told by anyone that I was adopted. Then at 52 I took an Ancestry DNA test because I was working on my family tree. My half sister had decided to take one just a week before me. Suddenly I get an email from her asking if I was adopted because she believed we shared a father.... and he only had a couple of months to live and wanted to meet the daughter he'd never been told about. He wasn't even sure which my Bio mother was. Eventually I figured who my Bio mother may be but she died some years ago. I haven't felt like I should disturb her children from her marriage. I may reach out one day.

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋, how are you doing now and where are you chatting from?

[@jayaom4946]

Wow, that is incredible. I'm really sorry that you were in the dark like that. It must be difficult to suddenly find out there was so much you didn't know about your background.

[@uchrisdaley]

Maybe you should reach out, given recent tragic events in the usa, tomorrow is not garunteed :(

[@robertdevans8639]

Hello Explorer your smile is priceless

[@Anna133199]

@@robertdevans8639 It kind of diminishes a compliment if you say that to everybody in the comments, don't you think?😅

[@yellowRose806]

I know of a pair of adopted twins from Korea and the adopted parents took both girls because it wouldn't be fair to leave one child behind. The girls are so grateful that they were kept together.

[@yu4236]

Now they both made to top 3 on the amazing race.. i hope both of them become winner

[@zammmerjammer]

Looking at the childhood photos, I was like, "hmm yeah... I guess they kinda look alike" But OMG -- seeing them on video, their smiles are the EXACT SAME. That's so funny.

[@lettersandnumbers4276]

I kept on crying!!! This is such a beautiful reunion!

[@karenwoodland578]

Wow I needed that .... something beautiful .... for a change. May the rest of your lives together be filled with Joy. 🙏🏽💕

[@MizoletteTV]

I love this story! Made me cry...so happy for them! 😊

[@jendiloreto3144]

Oh my gosh. I'm adopted from Vietnam and wish so much this were my story.

[@JackMustang]

Wow! That was an amazing story. It’s nice that the twin sisters reunited together. They are beautiful.

[@debboyea9567]

Wow! How wonderful! They are beautiful.

[@stardust9957]

This is so sweet,I’m glad they found each other.Maybe sooner but it’s better than never 💜

[@sarcasticklutz]

😢 I'm so happy with them

[@brownwilliam8419]

Hello 👋 Sarcastic, I can see that's a tears of joy, keep it up 👍

[@saveournsrey2018]

Al this. Thanks to her beautiful curious daughters. What a bright young and so beautiful little girls. Made me 😭😭😭

[@cmccall1272]

WOW, thank you for sharing this very very heart breaking & wonderfully happy & uplifting story of two beautiful & lovely sisters!! I want to follow their story!!!!

[@darleneharvey8648]

Beautiful story ❤️

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

GOSH, I am so glad they found each other now and not much later. They are still young and have the rest of their lives to have a wonderful relationship. I wish them the very best. :)

[@FITH5795]

This is so beautiful! MY Heart cries JOY to the WORLD!

[@daisygirl1217]

Finally, a beautiful story of love and not hate......precious.

[@foomey7199]

I’m not crying...you’re crying! Gave me chills. So happy for these sisters! Science ftw!

[@arrowverselover100]

Is anyone here thinking how similar this story is to the other one they covered with the 12 year old twins born in China seperated at birth?

[@aznmochibunny]

Unfortunately, stories like this is so common. Twins and siblings adopted from mostly Asian countries are almost always adopted separately and not told about the other. And often times, it's the adoptive families that aren't told either.

[@Fartsquad_]

@@aznmochibunny this happened to a lot of American twins and triplets too.

[@aznmochibunny]

@@Fartsquad_ I'm sure it does, I just know more about the cases coming from international adoptions since I'm a twin myself who was lucky to stay together with our birth family, and these cases both fascinate nd sadden me.

[@angelatrinh1156]

@@aznmochibunny This is the 4th Asian female twin re-uniting story I've seen, same circumstances, families weren't told. They're heartbreaking when you think of the loss and separation, but they're always heartwarming to see the happiness they experience.

[@tracyvegantv7515]

This is so cool. They are so adorable.

[@nomomania6827]

Beautiful reunion! Unforgettable best 36th birthday they could ever have imagined!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Amazing story, so happy they are reunited. 😊

[@MH-wp8in]

That’s crazy! Wonderful to see them happy❤️

[@murisanfamily]

This is such a beautiful story and all thanks to her daughter

[@samanthacastillo9033]

The little girl was smart to try to find her family i think everyone who is adopted is a little curious

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@hopemuturi8490]

As a mother of identical twin girls, this has deeply touched me.

[@Mack_kiah]

I cried a Lot ❤️ Happy to both of them ❤️

[@marisumile9144]

All I can say is WOW!!! For them to have found each other again ,God is so amazing.

[@radioananda2986]

This is a really incredible story to hear. It's incredible to see that those twins got reunited together again after being separated and living different lives for so many years. Now, they are back together again and get to spend time for the rest of lives. Very amazing to hear!

[@crosisofborg5524]

I just found my half brother and half sister after 57 years apart. We never knew the other existed. I’m so jealous of those girls because they are still young and have many decades to enjoy having a sibling. My brother and sister are in their 60s, leaving us with far fewer years together.

[@beatriceowusuachaw6210]

Twins it's a miracle.God bless you all I

[@cmontgomery592]

Got the goose bumps to this. I can only imagine how my son growing up will feel with the void in his heart of not knowing his biological mum until he meets me. That void feeling is unexplainable. Great ideal for the DNA!

[@madboyreadynow28]

Beautiful story. Loved it.

[@fruitypopwhickle6806]

They are so beautiful.

[@lolife3636]

Omg they even sound the same! Im adopted and my little sister favors me! I was thrilled when i met them!

[@meemeepalmer4144]

I’m so glad they found each other!!!

[@societydivine4743]

wow,,, they are 36 years old.. Asian power ....!!! they look very young

[@Fartsquad_]

@Sam the people in your country must look very young. To me, the twins look so young

[@m.d.5050]

They look their age to me.

[@greensteelusallc7862]

Thanks to your daughter doing this. Congratulations on finding your twin sister.

[@isorokuyamamoto8423]

so beautiful and touching. Wish them all the best.

[@rachelortiz1157]

Literally cried watching this 😭😭 so glad they were able to find each other again! Praise God! 😭🙏🏻🥰💕✨

[@swi55cheeses89]

cried the whole Time. beautiful

[@lisagandy773]

This made me cry like a baby I’m still crying I’m so happy for them

[@lilithrogers5204]

Oh, what a sweet story--thank you.....so happy for these lovely women.

[@charlotted6247]

Ok I'm bawling now. What an amazing story!!! 💜💜💜

[@godmadesam]

Great story! I hate they were separated, however, I’m glad, for their sakes, they met each other and connected. I wish them well for the rest of their wonderful lives!

[@PChantel]

I’m so happy for them 💙💙💙

[@kathe.o.]

Thank you for sharing! This is a beautiful moment. Congratulations to the niece who brought her Mom & Aunt together. Both raised Jewish. GOD BLESS! Shalom!

[@feliciam1757]

😍😍😍 LOVE this!!

[@youtubelove826]

So sweet!! My heart is full!

[@fernym6091]

Love these stories 💙

[@jdbailey442]

😭😭😭 I am so glad they were reunited! 🥰🤗❤️😘😍

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

OMG this made me cry!!!

[@humblebee7954]

36th birthday?!!! You mean 16th they look so young 🤯

[@michellegrosvenor5010]

Absolutely Beautiful!!

[@elizabethwhite2151]

Wow. What an amazing blessing for them!

[@irememberla6460]

I love these adoption stories...I wish that real life families can appreciate each other. We often take each other for granted.

[@chsu915]

great story. glad they found each other.

[@manejuokutepa457]

So beautiful and I cried ❤

[@josephineoliver9499]

That bought many tears to my eyes, I'm so happy for them 😪😊💕❤

[@organized.thoughts]

Such A Beautiful Story 😇🥺😢😭🤧 ❤️

[@sanzas4834]

I cried. So happy for them.

[@MsTimothyswan]

I myself had a twin sibling. we grew up together. sadly, she passed away June 2016

[@msoperator510]

So sorry, hold on to your joyful memories. 😢

[@jayaom4946]

I'm sorry, that must be very difficult. My half-brother passed away in 2016 also. He left my half-sister, his twin. I think it must be hard for twins to separate.

[@sanzas4834]

Sorry for your loss

[@kellydavis6631]

So sweet 💜💜💜💜

[@charisjobe8834]

I love these stories

[@minkskoroma5890]

This warmed my heart

[@HOusEoFsiERRa]

I can not even imagine growing up without my twin sister. Yes, we bicker and fight way more intensely than regular siblings but we're also so much more in tune and close as well. At least now they have each other again for the rest of their lives.

[@LEGNDARY_MIST]

I love stories like this😌💖.

[@lilgeorge34]

What a lovely story, I am so happy for you both...I found out my Mother had two brothers that she never knew about, sadly one had died and so had my Mother we found out but my uncle that was still alive grew very closed to our family and I really loved him until he died 7yrs ago at least he found out he had a family he was adopted when he was a baby and thought he wasn't wanted so never questioned why he was.

[@laurarodino-posenato5277]

I am also an identical twin and blessed to grow up with her by my side. My 14 yr old daughter is just like my sister and my sisters 21 yr old has always been more like me with certain traits and my daughter for the last month has been talking about the genetics of identical twins. I am Thrilled your 11 yr old was as curious as my 14 old. My twin is in NJ and I moved to S Fl a yrs ago but we talk and FaceTime and visit all the time. I hope your family does the same 💕💕💕💕