My Neighbor, Charles | 이웃집 찰스 - Ep.58 (2016.04.03)

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- Ep.58: Amiata and Makisi left a refugee camp in Ghana to come to Korea. Life in Korea solely consists of looking for work. Life has become harder because of 100-day-old baby Joseph and Vivian joining the family. But this bright and brave family is happy to be together.
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[@rvyna4827]

I love how confident makisi is w/ herself, and I hope this confidence stays w/ her because loving yourself and being happy w/ the skin you're in is a great feeling. She has a good voice to, and w/ some work she'll be really great.

[@sunnygirly2k4]

+Rvyna IKR? She's probably called the most unrepeatable names, yet doesn't want to lighten her skin and is comfortable in herself, wow.

[@JamConcerned]

+Rvyna I think what helps is she was born in Liberia (where she has a strong foundation) instead of Korea to Liberian parents. Those who are born to a Korean and race of a darker skin seem to have such a hard time with identity.

[@AnyNameIsFine]

+Cherish Adventure True but even those who are born in African and stay in Africa lose their confidence in their skin colour, bleaching is everywhere because of the most mainstream media (Europe&America)). This girl is a powerful being, i wish i was like that when i came to England, i only learned to love my brown skin colour 5 years ago. I am already 22.

[@JamConcerned]

Angolana Keep loving yourself, you wouldn't be here if you weren't worthy of being loved. Will never understand why a mother will do that to her daughter, then send her out into the world. It never makes her stronger, but set her up to attract people who will treat her badly and she will accept it, because her mother treats her like she doesn't deserve better.

[@dr.philomen]

Me too!...when i came to England i started being uncomfortable in my own skin until i went to uni. And only now that i am 22 can i say that i fully love my skin and i wouldn't do anything to change the way i look.

[@yaok248]

IM HAPPY SHE LIKES HER SKIN COLOUR!!

[@Cxs1a3]

You make it sound like they usually dont

[@ocxane2117]

What

[@blkgirlytb]

weird comment…

[@iona6558]

Vivian could at least help clean up the house and watch Joseph if she can't find work, jeez. :|

[@gnrepetova]

I literally laughed out loud at this. I never noticed how true it is.

[@salve1185]

true.. she’s 32 she would most likely be the right person where the mom could rely on.. yet she seemed more immature and lazy than the 15-year-old kid Makisi

[@menelikamak7053]

Makisi is so pretty :)

[@chilln2009]

+menelika mak yes she is

[@soulisrael6823]

Raise your hand if u think Vivian needs to take care of the house and Joseph till she gets a job LAZY

[@NurayaHijab]

She can help more with house chores instead of makisi... makisi need more time with her study...

[@ladybaldina7037]

makisi is soooooooooooooo precious. i wish the best in life and that she fulfills her dream and becomes a singer..... she already has one fan here

[@RubinaC1]

Makisi is a pretty girl

[@senpaitama8778]

yes! She is really pretty and sweet

[@AddieMoore-South]

Let me break up the comments by saying that baby is soooooooo freaking cute.

[@enilehcodramramlised8716]

ikr

[@guensciemathurin5019]

Addichtra Moore fr he's so adorable

[@natriac.6092]

KpOp Fan 4 life AllFanDoms 4:45😂😂😂

[@natriac.6092]

yeah but the way the mom was swinging the kud at 4:40 is just ridiculous

[@peko7446]

Instead of helping the family survive in Korea, Vivian is more of a dead weight that needs to be offloaded back to Liberia soon. If she's not working yet, she could help clean up their apartment rather than wait for Makisi to do it. No wonder Amiata is more stressed than ever trying to support all of them. Makisi is such a sweetheart .

[@pastelpastry]

So true.

[@priscillaadomabadu2154]

Ikr n she’s got to study with no set time frame it’s exhausting for her mentality

[@edenlewis2538]

True

[@amnaahmad2969]

she is a brave and strong woman i really respect her

[@preettyE]

Makisi is the cutest thing ever! I'm sure those kids that bullied her were never even punished. Korea doesnt seem to take that seriously enough. No comment on Vivian smh

[@preettyE]

***** she's just lazy

[@jillthompson6110]

+preettyE I think she feels overwhelmed because she can't speak Korean and it's hard to get a job without Korean. If I may give a suggestion to the family, I think Vivian needs to step up and take care of the baby and clean the house and cook. Let the schoolgirl go to school, and the mother to go out there and work to bring the money needed to feed the family. In the meanwhile, Vivian can start learning Korean from home, by self teaching on the internet. This should be at least until the baby grows up a bit. However, there's a danger that Vivian can get isolated and slack off on learning Korean. But at this point, I don't think the family has very many options here. The Korean government do not give out welfare to low income families unless there's disability or old age involved. Looking at Vivian, I think that's not really a bad thing, because it encourages poor people to go out there and work, instead of sitting at home and living off of tax payer funded welfare checks.

[@thelikeitispodcast]

30:00-31:00 with Makisi hanging out with friends at the restaurant and karaoke was so cute and heart warming. Bless those kids being friends with her. I wonder how Makisi is today. She's definitely in her 20s now.

[@miro7352]

makisi i stan you

[@andreatia21]

i really like this show. it really open our eyes toward the immigrant and their difficulties. hopefully this show will cast away all the prejudice they face in daily life

[@purpleaura99]

Makisi is a really good kid

[@AilindaBaptista]

Makisi has great friends. Bless their parents for raising them right. Also Joseph is so cuteeeee.

[@anonymousxalimo2286]

That mother right there deserves so much respect! Takeing care of a 4 month old baby, a teenage daughter and working at the same time. Wow... I really hope you guys the best of luck :)

[@harundaniel7705]

Here’s the thing, if Vivian is unable to work due to the language barrier…then she should definitely help around the house. And the fact that she barely tries to learn is unacceptable. She can’t expect the mother to forever pay the bills and take care of her. The mother is already under so much stress, Vivian needs to step up and independently do something to help the household. Yes she was helping out in selling the socks but that’s not enough to pay the bills. Its unfair for the daughter to go to school, take care of baby and do the chores mainly by herself. Vivian needs to do at least half of the chores if she’s gonna stay the way that she is. The mother on the other hand is doing a good job. She’s constantly trying to find work and be a good mum to her children. I hope Vivian improves on her Hangul and pushes herself to work harder.

[@ItsBrittanyLajoyce]

The mom is hard working and her daughter is lovely she's having a hard time but she's hustling hard for her family I pray God blesses them.

[@Dreablog]

Makisi is a great girl! what a beautiful personnality she has, wish you all the best, God bless your projects!

[@minaok6786]

I want to see more of this family

[@silpae]

Makisi is the cutest person ever. I am especially proud of her confidence. It's admirable. What I don't understand though is the mother. I'm Black and I think it's just really common with almost all Black cultures, but children are considered less than their parents. We are very rarely shown love, and parents will say "I love you" in situations where they have to (they will never randomly do or say something nice, unless it's in front of others or when asked to). Of course I don't know them personally so maybe Amiata is a great mother, but I saw in her what my mother used to be, and what most Black mothers I've met are. I felt for Makisi even more when she said "My mother loves Joseph but not me. What did I do wrong?" The worst is if you doubt the love of your parents, they'll blame you for that, call you ungrateful, etc. They think giving you food, shelter and an education is all they need to do. That's the basics. Looking after your child doesn't make you a good parent. Makes you a decent human being, but we should have be decent human beings. However love, respect and affection does make you a good parent. Ugh. I could go on and on about this so I'll stop now. Anyway. I'll be rooting for you, Makisi. Hope you thrive in Korea :)

[@tastexdaxrainbowx0]

+Silpae Kang I'm Liberian and I live with a mother just like that, honestly it's kind of how Liberian parents are, their parents were the same way. it seems hard, but it's apart of our culture so we're use to it.

[@deladulce]

l can totally relate 😧

[@deladulce]

l can totally relate 😧

[@JamConcerned]

+Azariah Garnett Are you use to it or put up since you have no choice. But your heart knows different. When will we learn that we can raise a strong loving child which is more prepared to meet the world.

[@silpae]

Cherish Adventure Exactly. I think we put up with it. Also parents make us believe that without them we're nothing and we're scared of being abandoned. Or beaten until we bleed. Whatever threat they choose. So we say nothing out of fear. I hate that most Black cultures think making your child fear you is a good way to raise them. Because of that personally I still can't love my mother. Can't love someone who has treated me like a dog, has faked her love and has made me fear her through threats and actions that still bother me to this day. I'm glad Makisi has a better heart than me.

[@8210s8210]

I have a sister who is the same age as Makisi... I wish that my sister would be as knowledgable as Makisi in life, she seems so pure and innocent. She knows what life is. Then there is my sister who is crying about wanting the Iphone 7 while having a perfectly functioning Iphone 6... Why can't they all be as positive as Makisi. I hope her and her family have better times waiting for them.

[@chilastica]

Makisi could totally be an idol! She has the personality and speaks Korean very well, pretty, adorable, and has a great voice. I hope she keeps it up, she can really be something!

[@kawaiijamaican112206]

I love this story! makisi reminds me of me I cried so much throughout this video. the mom works so hard to support the family. Vivian please learn korean do not slack off I can understand being in a new area like korea can be intimidating but you can grow! makisi you beautiful gem! become the best pop singer or whatever you want to be!and slaaay with that make up lol Mom you work so hard like my mom it give me chills you're so hard working even when you're tired it's inspiring you will be successful

[@skywatcher651]

She is a hardworker and has a very pleasant personality. Her employers and co-workers seem to be nice people too. I wish success for them all

[@tiffanya2516]

Every African mum is like that when they watch dramas it's too funny 😂😂😂😂 they're so intrigued and they act like they're in the drama 😂😂 and mama dimango is also said by Ghanaians 😂😂😂

[@Ceela]

I’m assuming you’re also a Ghanaian. If yes, did you notice Vivian said Awurade somewhere...

[@roynique5218]

Am Ghanaian. Never heard " dimango" before.

[@90sbaby1]

@@roynique5218 im american but I've never heard every word and term and slang of usa....

[@balenjoon4283]

THEIR SKIN IS GLOWWIINNGGGGG

[@sarapas]

Makisi is so extremely cute omg

[@heyzellin]

Makisi stay the way you are!!!! you are indeed beautiful and such an amazing daughter. love your hordworkig mother too. i hope she finds a good job.

[@deladulce]

Makisi is so brave and gorgeous 😍😍 When I was thirteen I had to take care of my younger brother just like her, it was though, I can definitely relate. I really admire her positive spirit,she finds any excuse to smile 😄.Such a brave girl 💖. God has great things in stored for you sweetie, our Lord will bless you for being a great daughter and a beautiful human being, inside and out🙏. Makisi Fighting ✊

[@josiejeanlouis5192]

I love how everyone in her job is understanding and helpful. 👌💛

[@bigpynk]

I completely understand Makisi. By the time I was 13 I had to look after not one but two kids. & my mom is almost the exact way her's is. Endless housework. She's a good singer, she just needs to calm down and open her mouth. But lol I understand why she was nervous, they asked her to sing on the spot. I would have died. I'm very happy to see that she's proud to be in her own skin. The names those kids called her are probably worse than anything I've ever heard in my life. I really do applaud her.

[@TheSweetheart0822]

Vivian is literally a dead weight, like girl if you ain't gonna help, get out

[@zakwanberlin]

I finally learned Korean now I don't have to use subtitles. Yes!

[@zakwanberlin]

+Tim Lim I'm not skank. Well then what is this 사자

[@_lim1542]

Zakwan Berlin we both know you used Google translate or something xD didn't your mama tell you not to lie

[@zakwanberlin]

+Tim Lim see I didn't, you just don't know Korean. Tell me what it is

[@zakwanberlin]

+Tim Lim tell me this alphabet hanguel. ㅂ ㅈ ㄷ ㄱ ㅅ ㅛ ㅕ ㅑ ㅐ ㅔ ㅁ ㄴ ㅇ ㄹ ㅎ ㅗ ㅓ ㅏ ㅣ ㅋ ㅌ ㅠ ㅜ ㅡ

[@zakwanberlin]

+Tim Lim now you ain't replying back haha

[@abby4115]

It's nice to see that they are including black people in their program but PLEASE keep in mind that they do not represent the whole continent of Africa. Just wanted to put this out there.

[@jasymnet.4775]

Haby 2611 My thoughts exactly

[@user-yx8bh9gu4t]

LOL. Where have you been? There have been numerous black couples featured on this program since the beginning. And before you start getting all uppity telling us how to think, we will decide how we feel about them and whether they represent or not. It is not for you to tell us how to think, as if you could. ROTFLMAO.

[@jasymnet.4775]

@@user-yx8bh9gu4tI think what Haby is trying to say is that all black people come from Africa and that all the black people that are presented on the show are mostly from Africa and trying to say that there are more couples or black people from different places outside of Africa. So I don't exactly see what you're getting at when you say "It is not for you to tell us how to think, as if you could. ROTFLMAO."

[@medinatogido3514]

@@jasymnet.4775 on the contrary, I think what she tried to address is the notion that Africa is a country. I am a Nigerian who is very much into the South Korean Culture and I am presently studying in Germany and as funny as it may sound a lot of non Africans atill think Africa is a country.

[@Boonies]

@@user-yx8bh9gu4t what In the Caucasian is going on here

[@JJ-yu6og]

Makisi is fluent in Korean amd English!! 😃 She can be an interpreter!!

[@gamegamer9523]

Smart thinking

[@ace-vb7lw]

I love that Amiata is so hard working and Makisi is just a darling and JOSEPH IS SO DAMN CUTE OMG. Vivian, bruh you can leave.

[@hoseokandsansblackgf4676]

makisi loving her skintone i’m LIVING for it

[@NurayaHijab]

Strong mom only will create stronger kids.. I think she got those confident from her mom...

[@fakenuggets]

Omg I love that she's so confident with herself at that age and in a country that values white skin. She is beautiful and smart, I hope she continues to love herself!

[@anasroshad9384]

I cried a bit when the lady gave tangerine to Amiata and the other one just not afraid to come by, laugh, even Pat on Amiata's shoulder. they're both seems so nice to foreigners

[@user-us7ku6kd6e]

Makisi is such a empowered girl, i just love her and hope she can empower a lot of little girls out there, Makisi i'm rooting for you, fighting!!!

[@MrsS2209]

Fellow African (from Ghana) and I'm loving this episode . Fufo. Makisi I feel you girl. I'm the youngest and when eating with adults...they get to go first and took all the big juicy meat and I couldn't say a word nor complain. The inner pain and turmoil. I wish my mom was into dramas and would watch them with me :( she think they're silly. This episode had me in tears. Amita reminds me so much of my mom. Especially when she said she's the kind of person even when sick she still gets up to work. My has been and is till the same to single handily raise us 6 kids in America. Now I want my mommy...

[@smartandbeautiful1]

I loved this episode and this family. I'd loved to see them on the show again. Makisi seems like such a great young lady. So glad she has confidence in herself and hasn't let Korea's colorism issues take a toll on her.

[@paradiseana1]

Always show my support for this show love it! Love the teenager in this family she's lovely, intelligent and has an awesome personality. Saddens me she had to go through a traumatic incident in elementary school. What doesn't break you just makes you stronger. Hope her dream of singing becomes a reality. Much respect for the mom trying to take care of the family.

[@amjadalharby]

Makisi is soooo pretty wish your dream come true Good luck fighting❤️❤️

[@Yumi2Korea]

그녀는 좋은 친구들 있어. 다행 이다~

[@moniee-kitchen]

OMG this is one of the best SBS show because I'm from Liberia and very strong and I really like the family bond I hope to see more of this family

[@rosserivera3551]

+Jane Gargar It´s KBS ^^;;;

[@jillthompson6110]

+ Jane Gargar Do they broadcast Korean shows in Liberia? How do Liberians get to watch shows from Korea?

[@moniee-kitchen]

+Jill Thompson you can watch most of the shows on the internet

[@fatimazahragueye5734]

This gave me motivation to be better in everything and to work hard. I used sometimes to complain when i was unhappy about something but i realize that everything i could complain before was nothing in front of the issues of others people life. I think when we got blessed by a safe life is for being abble to make other people life better.

[@dreamingdontgiveitupbangta8353]

I really enjoyed looking at this family. They have a good relationship!

[@SoffyLoves]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. What a sweet little cuties. Love this family.

[@tiptipzz]

this dude mentioned rap like 3 times seriously?

[@AnyNameIsFine]

+tiptipzz LMAO

[@kaptainzdragon5478]

I think when Koreans see black people they automatically think of hip hop culture, which is a little racist quite honestly.

[@AnyNameIsFine]

Kaptain Z Dragon I Think it is plain ignorant. Everyone wants to use our culture for money but it is difficult to accept us over all. I am not assuming all but yall can't act like black people are more loved than white to asians lol!

[@manlikemuny6612]

I found it so irritating when he kept repeating it😐

[@linxiao143]

Was I the only one that nearly had a heart attack when she was swinging Joseph by his feet 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@carolinebarry8748]

I thought he was going to fly across the room I was terrified 💀

[@Boonies]

Honestly 😭🤣 chile I hope his head was okay

[@victoriajustice8239]

I know you got to stretch the baby when they are young like that but damn that man was about to grow wings and fly

[@shinaetae4074]

He could get brain injuries it’s very dangerous he could grow up having shaken baby syndrome and she could go to jail for that, at least where I live

[@pingupinga7688]

Yeah such a thing as shaken baby syndrome it's actually really bad

[@nmvp1258]

i really like this family. i wish we could see more. vivian is just freeloading and not helping. she needs to leave. at least help with the housework gosh. makisi is such a sweetie and im glad she loves the skin she is in, and isnt bullied anymore. joseph is soo cute.

[@mimiz7156]

The least Vivan could do, if she can't work, is helping with the house chores and relieve Amiata of some stress -_-

[@sunnysnow08]

Makisi! If you are seeing this, always stay this confident! You are such an adorable, beautiful and charming girl. I wish the best for your family, may god bless you !

[@deeeeeeezzzzaaaa]

I love the bond Makisi and her mother share, it's so sweet!!!!

[@nappyco]

Good show but can someone make the guy in the glasses stop with the "rapper" jokes and making them dance. He wouldn't like it if his accent or movements were mocked on a foreign show. Makisi is adorable. I'm rooting for her and her mom! I'll buy your socks :)

[@kadyjay2886]

k drama is very addicting. sometimes I can't even do my homework

[@nurbaizurahharis5317]

Makisi make me laugh n repeat again n again when she sing adele song 😂😂

[@kukupupu4084]

So cute

[@c-xxv8285]

a mum love is the best love that God give to us.

[@abby4115]

They did not just put a lion king song did they?!

[@girlofJesus-333]

HAHAHA XD

[@hudamanazir2598]

They literally do that for every African that comes on the show

[@ctnbermu8186]

So what? That’s a good song! And Do you guys know about any Korean folk songu except Kpop? Probably these Koreans are sick of listening Chinese song when Koreans are on Africa TV.

[@jokbok995]

It's not the first time I am watching these episodes with black people and I heard already three times

[@pavunakid1704]

@@ctnbermu8186 you really played the fool on this one

[@yunafantasy25]

Makisi is so cute!!!

[@bethw7745]

Makisi is such a gorgeous girl, both inside and out. what a little beauty!

[@naoma5]

How gorgeous is this family? I hope the best for their children.

[@leighmargarettea6972]

God bless these people, i admire Makisi so much. continue being a good daughter. all the best.!

[@sharonoiko9938]

Makisi is sooo pretty and her mom too her mom is so so pretty 😻😻

[@gemowi]

My heart is omg my body is warm ☺️ I can't stop smiling 😊😊😊

[@ashanti8286]

I feel bad for Amiata. She can't even look for stationary for her daughter without having to question whether it's worth the money or if it is too expensive.

[@haggeonyun1474]

그런 힘든환경에서도 꿋쿳이 살아가는 난민들이 너무 존경스러워요

[@MaleishaOne1265]

I agree with Ryvn comment she so younger but she is so smart kind confident as well as helpful to. Can i just add i love how they are as a family her mom works very hard she inspires me to do more be better... the friend is hilarious lol

[@turbopvg1083]

She is such an inspiraion

[@MrsS2209]

aww the people are so nice and they keep striving and they have friends and others they can rely on. it's tough but i hope they stay.

[@Lesyeuxdemayokun]

Yes makisi continue loving your skin . You are reall beautiful 🤩

[@gorgondarell]

beautiful souls

[@zoloob8839]

God bless them. I believe Makisi will be successful, take care of her mommy one day.

[@healthconsciousnaw3612]

i love that girl. shes a good singing

[@lost1138]

hahaha at 23:53 i was like "that's INFINITE Sungjongs voice!" and then at 25:51 i saw Man In Love New Challenge poster on her closet

[@user-nd1gn6wp9i]

+ Taylor Brown omg i did not notice that lol im a vixxfinite stand

[@charity6350]

my goodness that girl is a ray of sunshine , was smiling like an idiot the whole time , you go girl ✊✊ keep slaying

[@pastelpastry]

Makisi is so cute and very beautiful. I hope she continues to love herself 💕

[@youbitchescantevenspellpra6343]

Dont say africa this africa that, people forget that africa is the most diverse in the world. We all have our own culture, languages n differences.

[@ayesigapatience5896]

U are a real mum fighting

[@amiixoxexo6972]

I love them they're soo happy and vibrant despite their situation. i hope their dreams come true and i hope they stay happy

[@nonistra]

A very informative and sensitive episode!

[@IndiraArizza]

this is probably unrelated but... am I the only one that notice an Infinite picture on their closet door? 25:50 fellow inspirit over there :)

[@elisxx9018]

i noticed it too !!

[@kady1229]

Makisi is so cute

[@anneqert2]

05:31 OMG they are watching my FAVORITE daily drama!!! >_

[@goddessmanbo5374]

Well behave kids and keeps her home clean unlike a few families I seen on this channel

[@caribbeankpoplover]

This family warms my heart.❤️ I hope God continues to give them strength! 🤗

[@aura6485]

I enjoy this TV show haha

[@aura6485]

does Vivian not work? isn't that unfair for the mom who has to work not only for her kids but her cousin as well?

[@zaherhm906]

I love this episode.. I watch 5 times ehehe is soo amazing

[@olivernamubiru8493]

Woow nice family. Hard working mum and a confident daughter

[@user-jb2dh2ws5y]

4:49 I CANT THE WAY SHE WAS SWINGING THE BABY AROUND

[@wollyolkwollyolk6500]

such a hard life... life is indeed tough in korea...and anywhere else without money...

[@afroditeflawz2059]

Makisi gives me life

[@ultgeek9275]

6:00 Every mom from every culture watches dramas, language is no barrier

[@lesliesansonewilliams5993]

Great episode. Would love to see a follow up of this family down the road. What a tough life. Love how hopeful they all are.

[@sylviabenoit7663]

What that girl said about being a baby again..the first time i heard that analogy and it's soo right..you do want to scream and yell and you know that would be immature and you judge yourself for wanting to :/ I'm 30 and i can relate.

[@kk47460]

Amiata works so hard she is an amazing person, mother

[@angelinaf.5177]

What a warrior woman! Mothers go through difficult situations to care for their children.

[@ayolovephat]

Throwing egg at and pouring milk on a child because she can't speak Korean? That's racist and plain bullying.....and disgusting.

[@kk47460]

And the fact that they probably poured the milk because she is black... Racism is so scary

[@iu3076]

@@kk47460 korean are so racsit toward arabs and blacks