What’s in your backpack? We asked S. Korean students

[@stutimukherjee]

It broke my heart when the kid said walking is a waste of time. I’m in high school rn but i still cannot imagine going through this, however rewarding the result may be

[@Room142]

What I find interesting is the lack of notebooks just with blank paper for taking notes or writing homework. It seems like in Korea there is a "workbook" for everything where students circle the answer or fill in the blanks. I would go crazy if I didn't have just blank paper to write down stuff I wanted to remember or to solve math problems.

[@Johanneslol11]

They are forced to do those from there head so they are not allowed to have papers..

[@Room142]

@@Johanneslol11 not allowed?? 😯

[@menervazeita]

yeah i remember how much we wrote back in the days, it was thousands of pages.

[@Nini-mu2yn]

omg i am in american school and would so wish we could follow a work book sometimes during class

[@Sexyimposter]

Korean schools have lockers for the students to keep most of their books there. (that's really cool yk)

[@bll3tprft73]

as a student who got a lot of pressure (especially from my parents) I'm so proud of these kids. I also realized how similar is Korea's grading system in our country. its hard but we all got this! hwaiting!!

[@cherryluv2159]

"Walking is a waste of time" I totally agree I walk to home after school. I would read something while walking to my home so the time is utilized. people would make fun of me but I never care, atleast this little guy thinks the same as me.

[@kkwaggi]

I have a question. When you’re walking, how do you avoid bumping into people or something like that? You have to pay attention to where you’re walking, no? So whether you’re using your phone or reading a book, I don’t think it’s completely safe. How do you avoid such things happening?

[@cherryluv2159]

@@kkwaggi actually, the place where we lived back then is a rural area and there isn't always much people walking or vehicles moving. So, it was safe but for those living in cities it isn't safe, I agree.

[@kkwaggi]

@@cherryluv2159 oh that makes sense! Thanks for responding

[@sumirchoudhary376]

@@kkwaggi Another option is to walk while having recorded notes/lectures playing from your earphones :)

[@fuzzsweety1071]

As a asian i can relate this pressure . Im doing my entrance exam next year august 😭 im really proud of these students.

[@llnlll]

good luck for your exam!! 🤞

[@Sumaiyasahari]

How is it?..just asking

[@aki-dm3hh]

hope your exam went well

[@aarambharijal6241]

Hope your exam went well!

[@aarambharijal6241]

By any chance, if you know which textbooks are being used this year by South Korean students in first grade of middle school, could you please send their pdf to me?

[@elangbam3115]

Almost every Kdrama depicted this! I thought it was exaggeration but lol behold it way more real. Kdrama is very close to Korean Life. I like the way they say fighting you can do it all the time. Encouraging everyone, this is one of the reason I love Korea. Sarangeyo ❤️

[@Imokayluv]

Kdrama depicts moments of reality for the relatability factor to their viewers (mostly Koreans and international fans of Korean content) but also have flare for the dramatization and entertainment. So don’t expect everything that happens in kdrama to be regular reality.

[@Kloveer_333]

You should give the students chocolates or something... They would felt happy and encouraged. They gave us their time and also showed their stuffs.

[@irene3694]

agreed

[@Latvian07]

I like Korea.. But so glad i wasn't born there, i hate studying lol

[@snekablueivy]

Same 🤣

[@user-ds5bu8hh6q]

ㅠㅠ 나는 왜 한국에서 태어났을까..고작 5살때부터 공부하는 나라입니다.. 저는 놀 시간이 없음에도 또래 아이들보다 공부를 훨씬 적게 한답니다.

[@sainapradhan]

@@user-ds5bu8hh6q i wish I could switch places with you

[@btseven7643]

In India we have to from the age of 3 only

[@jiazl]

@@btseven7643really? how are u alive right now, that sounds so exhausting 😅

[@wuveydubb]

1:28 the kid with pepero just say no to the girl who gave it to him.. bruh if she liked you she'll be broken hearted. 😅

[@introvertedjisung853]

4:45 The Aespa pc’s are so real😂

[@Pyxlotl]

As an aespa hater, my fire hydrant eats water falls and then your uncle’s bird drinks the piano from the trash can’s dog’s uvula and then that’s why math reads jumpers suits every single new moon on the 3rd of July 197yes.

[@menervazeita]

buah you can feel it how overwhelmed by studying they are! I feel sorry for them because life isnt just about studying but when you live in a high competitive society, there is not other choice.

[@Nini-mu2yn]

in my backpack as a 11th grader usa student: a single 5 subject notebook for all my classes a single spiral notebook for chem a bunch of snacks phone charger maybe a pencil makeup , perfume , ect; and my tablet

[@mellory2337]

Classes and exams on the weekends??!! Damn, I'm glad I wasn't born there

[@Johanneslol11]

Yeah my wife lived here. She would go to school till 2/3 midnight, weekends, special holidays they have to free time.

[@itsu2553]

Mostly asian countries have this kind of education system. Even in india coz the competition is too much nowadays.

[@ayushawasthi6350]

Be glad that you were not born in Asia... India has the same system

[@valbona...5219]

@@itsu2553 its because education has become bussiness

[@luciana1930]

that's exactly how I was... that's why I completely understand

[@ndychung007]

Jessica sounds so cute when she say bye to the students 😊

[@uzairmohmand7432]

It's no secret that Korean students are among the most dedicated in the world when it comes to studying. They could probably teach me a thing or two about staying focused. On the bright side, I've mastered the art of binge-watching Netflix like a pro.

[@just_bloomingflower]

Dude idk why but i thought that kids in Korea take study really seriously (which they do obviously) i never even realised that they could have this pressure of being perfect in studies and even worse they could get compared with the other kids. I really wish that it's not so harsh there and kids also get to live their childhood.Well this is what I have in my bag 6-8 textbooks 5-6 notebooks Diary (in which I write down my thoughts) Rough Copy (to write notes and q/a if I've not brought the copy) School Diary (to write my homeworks and projects) Pencil Pouch (two black pens and two blue pens,a few pencils,erasers, highlighter,sharpener,scale) Geometry box Tiffin Water bottle A snack incase I'm hungry

[@SuhaibaSaba]

You're probably from India, Bangladesh or any south Asian country

[@querryberry]

0:06 When I was a kid, I used to walk while I was doing homework or reading, until I ran into an open blind 😆. That day I learned my lesson Lol.

[@시린-d4i]

It must be extremely difficult to be a student in Korea especially if you have adhd

[@cocaineminor4420]

Not really It's just study and exam nothing to worry about.

[@ninaj8217]

The exam system puts too much pressure on us. I wish we can just learn what we want without any grading system

[@trishnguyen8098]

This is normal across Asian countries.

[@usgenxr]

Fun story! Thanks, Jessica and team! ♥

[@milli4524]

Tomorrow is my exam and i am watching this 😂

[@xoxoxyx]

Think of the past where i actually never used any highlighter on study book cause i got pretty distracted by the color also annoyingly the color seeped to the back paper and ended up just using a pencil to highlight the text. I guess i like to read books but not distracting colorful highlights. If anything i just used colored pen like blue and red to highlights lining the text.

[@إستمتع-ث1س]

yeah they look happy i wish them all the best, unfortunately something wrong happens to them after highscool, koreans third country in suicide rate. from the eco times news : the suicide rate in Korea in 2021 increased from the previous year, which highlights the extended effects of the pandemic and lockdown period. there's few steps needed to help those kids to be good positive people in the future? this is one of who suicide a kpornp star : “I feel everything is empty. I am again walking down a path to reach a destination that I don’t know.” where's the education ? it's not about what you have in the backpack?

[@Captainearth69]

1:42 this boy defining me 😂

[@Ka_ri-ya.]

Surprisingly they only use blank paper to study, the bags they carry look very comfortable, there are no books for each subject or books for tutoring. Here we use thin books called "lks"/student worksheets, or a rather thick book called a "package book" this book tends to explain things more completely than "LKS" which is more about practice questions and important points of the material only. Usually I use this kind of paper only for writing personal notes :) Btw I'm in Asia too🇮🇩

[@happytrails1963]

Its never mistake have extra pepero and aespa photos in backpack. Hope they do well, 화이팅 !

[@Ichigo-dh9rd]

More of this please!

[@ThatGuy6969]

As a korean who lives in Sweden, you would find a handgrenade with no pin, glock 18c 33 extended mag round, Ak47 40 rounds drummag, 15 inch dagger and 17 inch rambo, RPG with 6 extra rockets, .762 50 round ammo box, .50 caliber 7 rounds, 7x80 scope, M1911 extended 14 round mag, Glock 17 33 mag, Smith & Wesson M&P, Sig Sauer P226, Colt 1911, Beretta 92, Remington 870 (shotgun), Mossberg 500 (shotgun), AR-15 (rifle), AK-47 (rifle), Ruger 10/22 (rifle), Smith & Wesson M&P15 (AR-15 variant), Springfield XD, H&K USP, FN SCAR (rifle), CZ 75, Walther PPQ, Benelli M4 (shotgun), Ruger Mini-14 (rifle), Winchester Model 70 (bolt-action rifle), Barrett M82 (anti-material rifle), Desert Eagle (pistol), Browning Hi-Power, FN Five-seveN (pistol), Mossberg 590 (shotgun), Kel-Tec Sub-2000 (semi-auto carbine) with magazines, optics (red dot sights, scopes), suppressor/silencer, foregrips, bipods, stocks (adjustable, collapsible), slings, holsters, laser sights, flashlights, muzzle brakes, extended slide releases, recoil pads, pistol grips, rail systems, choke tubes (for shotguns), iron sights, ammo carriers, cleaning kits, gun cases and range bags, shooting targets, gun safes, bipods and monopods, tactical clothing, handguards, Steyr AUG, Tavor X95, FN P90, Uzi, Walther PPK, Sig Sauer P320, H&K VP9, CZ 805 Bren, FN F2000, Winchester 1894, Savage 110, Marlin 336, Mosin-Nagant, Mauser 98, Browning A5, Franchi SPAS-12, IWI Jericho, Hi-Point C9, Kel-Tec KSG, DP-12, Winchester SX4, Ruger Precision Rifle, PTR-91, IWI Galil, Kriss Vector, Henry Lever Action, Springfield M1A, Ruger SR22, Ruger Mark IV, Kel-Tec PMR-30, Colt Python, Smith & Wesson Model 29, Ruger Redhawk, Desert Tech SRS, Accuracy International AX, Weatherby Mark V, Kimber 1911, Les Baer Custom, CZ 97B, Benelli Nova, Stoeger M3500, Remington V3, SIG MCX, Kel-Tec RDB, Kel-Tec SU-16, Ruger PC Carbine, Taurus PT92, Bersa Thunder, Kimber Micro 9, Walther PPQ M2, Stoeger Coach Gun, CZ 455, Henry Golden Boy, Marlin 1895, Benelli Ethos, Stoeger P3000, Ruger Super Blackhawk, SIG P210, H&K USP, Marlin 60, Tikka T3, Browning Buck Mark, Walther PPS, Charter Arms Bulldog, Diamondback DB9, Bond Arms Derringer, Kel-Tec PF-9, Springfield XDM, Remington 700, Sig Sauer P238, FN Five-seveN, Walther CCP, Kimber Solo, Dan Wesson Valor, Remington 870 Tac-14, Kel-Tec Sub-16, SIG P225, Beretta M9, CZ P-07, IWI Uzi Pro, Kel-Tec RFB, Winchester Model 12, Ruger American, Tikka T1x, H&K P30, Mossberg Shockwave, Henry Big Boy, Smith & Wesson M&P22, CZ P-09, Steyr M9-A1, FN PS90, Remington 1100, H&K MR556, SIG P938, Ruger LCP, Mossberg MVP, Walther P99, Marlin 1894, Springfield XDS, Benelli M2, Mossberg 930, Diamondback AR-15, Springfield Saint, Rossi Circuit Judge, Kel-Tec PMR-30, IWI Tavor SAR, Henry All-Weather, Marlin 1895GBL, Walther CCP M2, Kel-Tec Sub-2000, Mossberg 590 Shockwave, Marlin Model 60, Henry Golden Boy .22, Springfield M1A SOCOM, Ruger Mini-14, Springfield Saint Victor, H&K VP9 SK, CZ P-10C, Ruger SR9, FN 509, Taurus G2C, Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard, Sig Sauer P220, Glock 26, FN FNX, Springfield XDE, Beretta 92FS, H&K P2000, CZ P-10F, Walther PPS M2, Browning Citori, Remington 11-87, Benelli Super Black Eagle, Beretta A400, Stoeger Condor, H&K VP40, Mossberg 500 Tactical, Winchester SXP, Marlin 336BL, Henry Big Boy Steel, Remington 700 Varmint, Savage Axis, Weatherby Vanguard, Kimber Pro Carry II, Springfield 1911 TRP, Sig Sauer Emperor Scorpion, FN Five-seveN MK2, Walther P22, H&K HK45, Smith & Wesson Model 686, Ruger SP101, Kimber Ultra Carry II, Colt Series 70, Dan Wesson Specialist, Beretta APX, H&K P30L, Walther PPS M1, Kimber Micro 380, Kel-Tec KSG25, IWI Tavor X95, CZ Scorpion EVO 3, Benelli M3, Remington 870 DM, Mossberg 590A1, Winchester SXP Defender, Marlin 1895 SBL, Henry Lever Action .410, Springfield M1A Loaded, Ruger Mini-30, Smith & Wesson Model 41, CZ 2075 RAMI, Walther PPX, H&K VP9 SK LE, Sig Sauer P224, Glock 27, FN 509 Tactical, Springfield XDS Mod.2, Beretta PX4 Storm, H&K VP9 Tactical, CZ 97BD, Walther PPQ Q4 TAC, Browning Maxus, Remington 870 Express, Benelli M4 H20, Stoeger M3K, IWI Galil Ace, Kel-Tec SUB-16 Sport, Ruger PC Carbine Takedown, Taurus 605, Diamondback DB380, Bond Arms Snake Slayer, Kel-Tec KSG-12, H&K SP5K, Sig Sauer P365, Ruger LC9, Mossberg 464, Winchester Model 70 Featherweight, Marlin 795, Henry Lever Action .22 Magnum, Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec, Kimber Custom II, Dan Wesson Bruin, Beretta 92X, FN FNS, Walther PPQ M2 Subcompact, CZ 75 SP-01, Benelli Super Nova, Stoeger Double Defense, Kel-Tec RDB, Bushmaster ACR, Remington 870 Wingmaster, Savage 110BA, Weatherby Mark V Accumark, Kimber Micro 9, H&K P7, Sig Sauer P239, CZ 75 Compact, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, Mossberg 464 SPX, Benelli R1, Springfield 911, H&K P2000SK, Walther PK380, FN 15 Tactical, Ruger Blackhawk, Colt Single Action Army, Magnum Research BFR, Dan Wesson Vigil, Taurus PT111 G2, Kel-Tec SU-22, CZ P-09 Urban Grey, Sig Sauer P226 Legion, H&K MR762, Mossberg Patriot, Winchester Model 88, Marlin 336Y, Henry Mare's Leg, Springfield XD Mod.2, Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield, Glock 43, Ruger LC380, Kimber Ultra Carry, Colt Commander, Sig Sauer 1911, FN 509 Compact, Walther P99c, CZ P-01, H&K USP Compact, Mossberg 590M, Benelli M2 Tactical, Remington V3 Field Sport, Weatherby Mark XXII, Savage B-Mag, Kimber Pro Carry II Two-Tone, Colt Cobra, Smith & Wesson Model 10, Ruger SP101 Wiley Clapp, Dan Wesson Specialist Commander, Sig Sauer P238 Rainbow, Glock 42, FN 503, Springfield XDS Mod.2 OSP, H&K P30SK, Walther PPQ SC, CZ PCR, Ruger LCR, Mossberg 590 Shockwave SPX, Benelli M4 Entry, Taurus Judge, Bond Arms Rowdy, Smith & Wesson Model 29 Classic, Kimber Stainless II, Colt Delta Elite, Sig Sauer P210 Target, Glock 36, FN Five-seveN FDE, Walther CCP M2 SC, CZ Shadow 2, H&K HK45 Compact, Ruger Red Label, Springfield M1A Tanker, Mossberg 835 Ulti-Mag, Benelli Nova Tactical, Remington 1187 Sportsman, Weatherby Vanguard S2, Savage Model 10, Kimber Super Carry Custom, Smith & Wesson Model 500, Taurus Spectrum, Walther PPQ M2 45, CZ 75 Tactical Sport, H&K Mark 23, Glock 21, FN FNAR, Springfield 1911 Ronin, Ruger American Ranch, Sig Sauer P220 Legion, Colt Gold Cup Trophy, Dan Wesson Silverback, Kimber Micro 380 Rose Gold, Benelli Super Vinci, Mossberg 464 SPX Lever Action, Remington 783, Weatherby Vanguard First Lite, Savage Model 12, Kimber Custom TLE II, Smith & Wesson Model 638, Taurus 856. Edit: I forgot to say the zombie strike nerf revolver

[@suywetw6086]

Wow

[@dp6123]

Poor kids, trapped in a hyper competitive culture due to the small pool of Korean only employers.. If Korea opened to ESL, a lot of international jobs will be opened and they don't need to compete for Korean employers.

[@_Moonchild765]

They are in first grade but they didn't look like how

[@kanishkasanyashiv6078]

1st grade means 1st year like 1st year of middle school or stm

[@Yashfa_E_Eram]

I think that these so many pens are wastage of money😢. I am doing graduation in chemistry in a university. I didn't use more than 2 pens together, one an ordinary ballpen for writing and the other a colorful pen for marking till now. Even I don't use highlighters. I love studying and I feel so comfortable fulfilling my needs with a very little ingredients.😊

[@celesticx1]

it's upto them however they want to study,not everyone is the same they may be able to learn well with colour coded texts who knows yeah?🎀

[@medhahita1498]

As an Indonesian, this kind of pressure is something unimaginable Most of us had alot of fun in school Even with tests, we can still have fun about it But bruh 'walking is a waste of time'????

[@ambersmith8593]

Studying is so crucial that he needs to study while walking on the sidewalk? That is just ridiculous.

[@hallielam]

they all have so many pens and pencils. I carry 1, 2 max.

[@scareddevilish]

I wish to born in Korea then I can always study 🙂

[@PinkSeaIsles]

You do know you can do that outside korea?

[@maaatchalvr]

​@@PinkSeaIsles 💀💀

[@59strawberries]

1:41 mans stating facts💀

[@yeun.studyy3583]

What is that red pen that Koreans use to correct their tests? Like on clip 2:17

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

as an adult who has a full time career job in data science~ i still have to study to learn more about digital marketing 😅 the middle schoolers are so adorable and the h.s. girls had advanced level workbooks. the boy who had the NY Yankees backpack reminds me of my younger brother when he was in middle school ~ my brother extremely smart but he loved having his baseball gloves too. ❤ thank you for sharing this video

[@renusarvaninaveen1407]

what red pencil do you use for math what company red pencil is that can you pls tell me??

[@Valeries1235]

NAHHH THAT PLACE IS RIGHT NEXT TO MY APARTMENT....

[@gigharbourite]

Cool!

[@Readish]

He has a lot aespa photo i too want it

[@Ananya474-i6l]

Le Indian's who had only 50₹ headphone and a old model smart phone under 10000₹

[@thiya4627]

oh wait. so this video was shot just a week before suneung? it's almost always in november and the high school student were in third year. i hope they got into the university they want

[@Yato_Nam01]

I thought this channel is all about news... 🤔

[@wendyodell356]

That is news. It shows us how competitive Korea is, the need to go to college is almost a must to get a decent paying job, how society has ingrained the kids at a young a age school and good grades are everything. The one kid talking about walking and studying. Just walking is a waste of time.

[@Johanneslol11]

It is about the yearly examen periode. During that time all of Korea stops.. trains don’t drive. Cars are not allowed, even planes cannot fly then. So I think this is part of the news

[@raninalyassin9574]

First!

[@Goodmorning1221-]

masks, masks, masks and more masks. Insane.

[@arianawendymangagirl]

Many Koreans wear masks to stop them spreading their germs to other people. That's why they are wearing them

[@cottonhxney]

It’s not just masking for COVID in Korea. It’s also to avoid the high level of dust and pollution, to prevent allergies, and for people who want to observe their face on no-makeup days… and there are even more reasons. You’re narrow minded if you think it’s a matter of oppression or masks are a bad thing, or only serve the purpose of COVID prevention

[@Goodmorning1221-]

@@cottonhxney Sure, so the people were wearing masks that much before Covid ?