NYC to Korea Vlog | Flying to Korea, meeting content creators, college days, cafes, hair & nail art

Traveling back to the motherland! It was a little emotional being back in Korea, reminiscing my college days of learning how to navigate life in a new country. I also got the chance to meet some amazing content creators in Seoul as well. Enjoy!
Places visited:
Grandma's Recipe 할머니의 레시피
Chahong Ardor 차홍아르더
Courte Studios 코르트 스튜디오
Kitchen Shiok 키친시옥
Aufglet 아우프글렛
Collection.B 콜렉션비
Little Puffy Merch: littlepuffy.com/
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[@linhnhuhoang]

When you were laying down with your grandma and she was fixing your hair and you shed a tear, yo I almost did too. I'm glad you got to spend time with her and cherish that moment 🥺

[@avocadotoastie459]

my heart ❤️

[@avajohnston3571]

So beautiful the laugh too!

[@DKwinnie]

Such a precious moment. i cried too🥺

[@poppycalliope]

it was so moving ❤

[@donggrik.681]

Me,too. I also was grown up by grandma when I was a child. She will be very proud of you grew up so well. Your grandma reminds me of my grandma so I got both emotion happy and missing.. I miss her so much.

[@xojenchickxo1]

Omg the part with your grandmom made me tear up because it reminded me so much of my grandmom in Korea, shes also at the stage where she can't walk by herself. It was such a sweet moment ❤

[@DaestrumManitz]

Having worked in health care for so many years and seeing you interact with your grandmother was very touching! It is great to see you spending time with her. \🕶/

[@missxin4875]

Me 2, just this year I went back China from abroad and videoed wiz my grandma , found that her teeth gone several pieces, I didn’t go home for nearly 3 yrs,she really turned old. I felt sad immediately…

[@mennamotaz1101]

Me too But unfortunately he died five month ago

[@nks2291]

this moment with your grandma. I couldn't stop crying for an hour or even more. Like, my grandma was my eternal sunshine when she was alive. And through few minutes of your video I felt like she's with me. I felt these warm hands on my cheeks and heard her stories one more time. Thank you for showing this side of your life! And thank you for reminding everyone to cherish your loved ones!

[@sheralsteenkamp7299]

Your time with your grandma was so heart warming. Love the whole vlog. You are like sunshine in the presence of others because you are authentic.

[@farahahmed-bahgat1936]

Literally cried so much

[@hongngocisme1765]

You made me cry, when i read your comment.

[@annisamayanghefanti]

me too, I miss my grandma so much. And it hit me home when I watch this vlog.

[@DanyCartter]

Cried like a baby with the takes of you and your grandma 😩❤️ loved this vlog!

[@sheylasanti5738]

Me too 😩❤️

[@lifehungrywoman_official7116]

Me tooooo❤❤❤ I miss my Grandma So much.

[@19anastasija1995]

Me too it reminded me so much of my grandmother .....I miss her so much

[@AmandaTaylorversion]

Ngl I started crying at the wholesome moment w Michelle and her grandma. Makes me miss my granny too. 😢

[@iamofftoneverland1735]

I cried too. It was so special

[@msky2112]

same😭

[@marialujanvaldes2184]

same here

[@poppycalliope]

I was crying too...such a sweet moment, our grandparents are our second parents ❤️

[@sonamdolma7108]

Same here

[@madteahatter]

I'm normally not one to comment on videos or posts... but this one really hit me hard. Your time with your grandma, how you took care of her, made her smile, and laugh warmed my heart and made me think of my Nonna I lost this year. Cherish these times with her, and she's lucky to have you as a granddaughter. Sending all the good vibes!

[@poppycalliope]

it really hit hard for me too. ❤

[@IsabelleMZ]

Same! I cried missing my grandma 😢

[@xueyan_nl]

Same here, my grandma is in China and I haven't seen her for 3.5 years; she has cancer and Alzheimer's and I'm really afraid of losing her everyday... Just 12 years ago I was traveling with her through Europe, and now she is so frail... I just booked a holiday to where we've been together 12 years ago, hoping to restore some of the bittersweet memories

[@KelliMarissa]

It was so sweet to see your interactions with your grandma 🥲

[@ankeeyang8050]

this one make me cry a lot 😂

[@purpleballoon]

The whole part with you and your grandma has me crying like a baby. It hits home soo much. So glad you got to visit her 🥹🥺😭 i can see how much she adores you and is so proud of you, the way she pats your leg and brushes your hair. So much love. Wishing her strong and healthy 💕💕💕

[@isah1885]

The moments you had with your grandma is so sweet and had me teary eyed.

[@sincerelypierre]

Crazy how meesh has the ability to carry her aesthetic vibe to anywhere she goes. haha. That part with your grandma is beautiful. There's always this type of authenticity I see in your videos and it has helped me and pretty much most of the people who support and watch you. Stay safe meesh! Hope you enjoy your stay in Korea!

[@michellechoii]

🥹♥️

[@MsIcecreamlover]

I authenticity has always made me look forward to your content stay safe. Appreciate you

[@HayMalaya]

You had me crying on the part where you spent time with your grandma 😭 I miss my lola sooooo much. Im in tears watching this.

[@AjaDang]

loved those moments with your grandma

[@MichellePayneGale]

Ah man, the moments with Grandma moved me all the way to tears. You're a blessing to each other. ❤️❤️

[@emmalove808]

SAME!

[@itswowgirl]

The part with your grandma is so wholesome, when she was stroking your head... It was hard for me, because even if my grandma is alive, she doesn't remember us anymore, and it's heartbreaking seeing her like that. She was so full of life and character and now is just...there. Even if it has nothing to do with me, it made me happy seeing you taking care of her like that and enjoying a few days with her :)

[@xueyan_nl]

I have exactly the same, it's really heartbreaking to see a beloved family member forgetting about us... hope you stay strong! Big hugs from the Netherlands

[@katarinalee14]

My halmoni also raised me when my parents were both working, and she lived with my family in the US until I was 15 years old. Then, she moved back to korea. Seeing you reminisce on your childhood with your halmoni and cherishing the time you spent together now, too - it struck a chord with me. I definitely feel the same way about my relationship with my halmoni, too. Seeing her get older and her body start to fail her really hurts my heart, but I'm still grateful for all the time I get to spend with her, even when it's just a phone call or video call. Great video, Michelle!

[@oltrbo]

This is honestly your best vlog yet. All the frames that transitioned in to each other in the beginning (seeing the bag being dropped of, seeing the transportation of the bag to the plane, the zoom in of the plane’s windows, being inside the plane) and also the wholesome segment with your grandma. I couldn’t stop myself from shedding tears myself. Such heartfelt scenes, that you decided to share with all of us. Thank you! 🥺

[@poppycalliope]

I love this whole vlog but my favorite part was the moment with your grandma, I just started crying. our grandparents love us so much and I was thinking about my grandma who took care of me when I was little. we recently lost my grandpa and I can't stand thinking that she feels alone now. cherish your loved ones everyone ❤️

[@Arabella61]

I honestly cried when I saw the moments with her granny. It was such a beautiful and sweet moment ♥️

[@xbirdsofparadise]

Heartwarming and filled with love our grandmas love is the most sometimes

[@hobojo1083]

the part with your grandma was so special. thank you for including the whole of your life in this vlogs

[@wafajmal]

I just came here from your latest vlog just to get a glimpse of you and your grandma spending time together, and I found myself bawling my eyes out after hearing about her passing. These moments are so precious

[@karenbeal3218]

Loved seeing you spend time with your grandma. It reminds me of how I need to spend more time with mine. She will be 96 years old this year. They are truly special and deserve all our love and attention because of what they have given us.

[@nihalsaka7726]

The parts with your grandma made me tear up 😢 it must be such a precious moment for both of you 🥺

[@kaileyk6504]

Definitely teared up at the moments with your grandma. It reminded me to never take for granted that I'm still able to hang out with my grandma and that we should always cherish the time we have with our grandparents

[@prubd6276]

The relationship you and your grandma have is so special. That part of the video made me tear up. It’s a blessing to be around our grandparents. They hold incredible wisdom and love with all their heart❤️

[@Doobydobap]

So amazing meeting u meesh!!!! 🥺❤️‍🔥

[@michellechoii]

🙆🏻‍♀️😘😘

[@beadonyabea]

my dream cross over!!!!

[@imfelyn]

SO SO HAPPY that you two met one another 🥳

[@DaestrumManitz]

Seeing Michelle at Tina’s place was quite epic! So many of us have followed the two of them for some time now and enjoyed the content in their videos. I hope they made a deep connection and will collaborate in some vlog together. Really appreciate these two girls! \🕶/

[@isabellerichard2583]

the collab we've all been waiting for 🤩

[@DaileyDoseOfJoseph]

The fact that the Grandma portion of the video is the most replayed is telling. We love grandmas.

[@xxxmickyxxx3]

Damn that part with your grandma got me all teary eyed. That was so sweet

[@beeutiaddict]

i haven’t cried in years but damn those clips with her grandma. you can tell she was trying so hard not to cry in front of her made my heart so warm.

[@mochidiary]

The sweetest part of this vlog: when Michelle and her grandma reunited again. It melts my heart.

[@reeyakumari7210]

My grandma is currently living with us and i cried at that part when your grandmother appeared ,i don't know why it made me so emotional it also reminded me of my late grandfather i was so close to him . Lots of love and warm wishes for you lovely Michelle ,i really love and admire you 💗🌼.

[@cwang3388]

Straight up cried when I saw you with your grandma. I lost mine three years ago. Cherish EVERY moment you get with your grandparents, because you never know when it could be your last. Thank you for sharing such a touching moment!

[@denisemoore8536]

The time with your grandma is precious! - she must be thrilled to be with you ;)

[@jenishme]

😩the minute you sat down with your grandmother, i was overwhelmed by emotions. Tears..

[@cerwelt]

Your grandma looked at you with such love. She must miss you terribly. Mine has been gone for so many years. How precious you are to go spend time loving on her.

[@ktpnicole]

Girl I cried like a baby. The moment with your grandma was precious.

[@roshnishrestha7265]

How cute is your bond with your grandma 🥺 Felt emotional !

[@byebyemybagel]

OMG DOOBYDOBAP AND MICHELLE COLLAB 😭😭 i’ve been waiting for this moment since forever! i never thought you guys would ever meet! two pretty ladies in korea!

[@ayarayna3]

The sweet, tender moments with your grandma. There’s so much there that reminds me of my grandma who I got to finally visit in Japan a couple of weeks ago. A tough long distance relationship, but it was incredibly moving to see your moments with your own grandma. 💛

[@joyfulbliss6937]

Those moments with your grandma was so pure and precious. ❤❤❤ Just beautiful.

[@yili450]

The footage with grandma tears me up - love how you edited that part sending lots of love from China

[@dewikirana7810]

Can't help but crying...remember how my grandma always there waiting for me to come home and give her hug. I'll always treasure that moment. Thank you for sharing your memorable moments with your grandma.

[@SK-fy8dl]

Your grandma looked so young in the photo; it must be hard to see your grandma older and weaker, though more beautiful than ever. Thank you for sharing your loving grandma with us.

[@2brokenthumbs]

Spending time and taking care of your grandma is awesome. Your grandmother looks happy to be with you.

[@meowm8390]

I was in tear when saw you with your grandma, I had a warm time with mine(popo) this summer too, but she left me two months ago. Grandma's love is the purest love in the world.

[@mingyucutie182]

The part with your grandma made me cry 🥺 i hope all grandmothers and grandfathers in the world are loved and surrounded by their loved ones. I miss my grandparents. 😭

[@justinekayedago1733]

I can't help holding back my tears while watching you and your grandma having a sweet moment. It reminds me also of my grandma.

[@Ti_ippyyboy]

idk why but i just started balling my eyes out when the part of you and your grandma came up. Reminds me of my grandma and how much they'd give their every breath just to be with you.

[@nung-i]

한국왔네요^^ 할머니 보고 눈물흘릴때 같이 눈물이 났어요~~

[@immarizzle]

When the slow mellow music started playing I was in disbelief to see something so special for you to share. I lost my grandma earlier this year and I had no chance of being able to see her. Your moments with your grandma were so so special that it reminded me of mine. Thank you for sharing this, it definitely made me reflect on all my precious memories of her and cry a river I had to play it again. So much love to you ❤️

[@jessicaescutia334]

I started to get emotional when I saw u with your grandma. It reminds me how important it is to not forget about our grandparents if we still have them. I’m visiting my grandma next week in Mexico so this is a great reminder to spend more time with her 💜 I hope you are having a great time Korea Michelle! 🫶🏼

[@Life.by.mar.]

That last part with your grandma really made me cry so hard!! I fully understand how you feel and how important it is to cherish those moments. It really is a huge blessing for you to be able to spend time with her the way you do and I'm sure she values it like nothing else

[@isalo8831]

this vlog was everything. being an immigrant and away from the family that you grew up with is so hard. last time i was able to visit Nicaragua was 2014, and have been in the US since 2010. On my last trip there i spent it truly getting to know my grandma and spending time with her, i found this trip to be a blessing in disguise for little did i know those times would become so precious. 2 years ago she was diagnosed with a bad and rapid case of dementia and alzheimer’s, so she no longer remembers me when we video chat. Before even watching this video, last night i was reminiscing of when we used to end our video calls, how she told me how proud she was of me, how much she loves me, and to keep on studying hard. Sometimes it’s so hard to remember her voice, as she no longer talks. This video touched a special place in my heart. i know too how bittersweet those moments feel. 🤍

[@shiyamuniverse4185]

Grandma part is the best part😭😭 god bless her💜

[@lvrari]

i just started crying hysterically when the grandma sequence started. part of me thinks that it has to do with me living away from her who also raised me and i also believe that michelle's editing abilities also had to do with.. the clips were very beautiful 🧡

[@HeasianisasianHeathe]

I recently just lost my grandma, so seeing you spend time with your grandma made me a lil emotional. It’s so nice seeing you take time out of your trip to spend time with her! Love love love this! 🥺

[@marinana5897]

You preparing breakfast for your grandmother and laying next to her as she stroked your hair is everything. Such a beautiful thing to witness the way you love and honor your family. ❤

[@thairyechevarria]

The grandma clip broke me a little bit inside. Wishing they were with us forever. She will be your guardian angel someday

[@itsjocex33]

Aww the moments you had with your grandma were incredibly sweet. Melted my heart.

[@gcf197]

the moment with your grandma was so lovely, adorable and cute. im tearing up for real. no joking cus i have always wanted to have a grandma but almost 22 years old now and i will die with that pain in my chest of how i would have been if i would have grown with a grandma in my life. i was jealous watching you with her. thank you for sharing with us michelle!

[@nabbix]

the clips with your grandma really makes me emotional 😩

[@aratigurung3]

I cried when you cried too Michelle… it’s sad to see our loved ones getting older and sicker… it means we are close to losing them… and that’s always hard… especially when we can’t see them everyday either!! You are a beautiful person, daughter & granddaughter. Stay healthy, take care mesh 💕💕💕🥹🥹

[@susbenja07]

To be able to hug my abuela one more time, I would do anything for that!!! Glad you got to see her, may God bless her.

[@meroko45]

I could tell that the time you spent with your grandma was very important and refreshing for you. I'm glad to see you back home for a bit!

[@e__naa]

You're an amazing person Michelle🥺❤️ Love you🫶

[@merrittpalmer4349]

You worship white men

[@jasminejasmine6235]

I miss my late grandmother when I watch this.its make me crying😭😭

[@jaslovesla]

The part with your grandma actually made me emotional, she is so precious!

[@daydreamcocoon8824]

Tears came down like a waterfall when grandma started to appear. Her smile while lovingly looking at you - so precious. 😭😭😭

[@YennySeo]

aww michelle I hope you get to spend lots of quality time with your halmoni while you're in korea 🥺 I also came to korea to spend time with my halmoni while I can and it made me so sad to see her so much smaller and frail in comparison to who she used to be. sending you so much love ❤

[@carla8651]

The footage of you with your grandma was so touching! What a beautiful memory🥹🤍

[@TaliseMendoza]

Michelle that part with your grandma was so beautiful. this whole video is so healing. I love to see you so happy and full of life. thank you for sharing that part of your life with us. ❤

[@peachbae0917]

When I watched the time you spent with your grandma, I also cried cause I thought of my late grandmother,, Thank you for sharing the video in Korea❤

[@raemond8572]

할머님 혼자 계신가봐요! 같이 밥도 드시고 머리쓰다듬어 주시는 할머니 보면서 너무 감동적이였어요🥺 눈물 고였어요 한국에 있는 동안 좋은 시간 보내셨으면 좋겠어요

[@myrtovathioti7809]

The part with your grandma is so beautiful! Especially the touch... I lost mine 6 years ago, and I always get so sentimental when I see other people's special bond with their grandparents! :-)

[@joday7361]

Seeing you with your grandma was so heartwarming 💕

[@Rilaccoco]

need more of u while youre here❤️

[@michellechoii]

♥️♥️

[@HeySmileYourBeautifu]

I’ve loved all your content since I started watching but omg you sharing a bit of your time with your grandma just melted my heart! Seriously my eyes are just tearing up. Grandparents are so precious❤️ Took me back so my own childhood with my grandparents looking after my siblings and I while our parents worked🥹

[@mermaidk]

Michelle, I’ve been a long time follower. ( since you were in uni) and this was the best video you have ever uploaded. The part where you’re lying down with your halmuni was so incredibly touching and I cried too. You made me miss Korea so much and were able to showcase what it’s like there. Good job!

[@ontelita]

This made me miss my late grandparents who also took care of me when I was little. Truly praying for your Grandma's health and happiness. Thank you Meesh for sharing your beautiful private moment with us. Cherish your loved ones everyone!

[@adriennehilll]

Love seeing Mich in Seoul 😍 your old vlogs are one of the things that helped me through my first few weeks living in Korea when I moved here in 2019 .. sooo so happy you’ve finally been able to travel back here 🥲❤️

[@nurmelisss]

i was all laughing but when the grandma part came, i was almost sobbing. it reminded me of my grandma and made me so emotional. sending love to both of you🤍

[@vienmafaye]

Looking at Michelle being stroked by her Grandma hit the feels. I cried a lot. I miss my grandma so much. I wished I had more time with her.

[@88ashjen]

Your grandma❤️that was endearing and it’s nice to see you cherish those moments with her.

[@cococ.1650]

Yes!! Michelle back in Korea diaries~ 😍 the scene where you were crying with your grandma brought tears to my eyes. Time flies by so fast. Now you're helping take care of her.

[@manitagajmer4342]

This was one of the most beautiful vlogs so far. Sending love to your Grandma❤

[@vanessajaron4211]

The part of the vlog with your grandma is so precious. It makes me miss my grandparents more🥹

[@welshawright7003]

the way I was smiling throughout this vlog and now I am SOBBING - bless your grandmother's heart!

[@mandixoloveyourself7788]

YASSS IT’S HERE. So excited you finally got to go back to Korea and enjoy yourself! The moments with your grandma had me in tears, I bet she’s so proud of what a wonderful granddaughter she has. Sending you love, I’m sure it’s very hard to be away from the ones you love most ♥️

[@Laura-bj6du]

The interaction bw u and your grandmother was heartwarming and beautiful. One of the most poignant and touching vid I’ve seen on YT. Thanks for sharing!

[@rebecccashea]

actually sobbing at the feelings that came up from the moments with your grandma. beautiful

[@sieng7262]

those moments with your grandma were so precious 😩✨ it makes me wonder how it feels like to experience your grandparents’ love since I didn’t get to meet mine 🤧

[@TotorasLife]

Michelle's one drop of tear by grandma really hit me hard. 🥲 That's so sweet to visit grandma.

[@auroracardona2892]

I love seeing Michelle happy and descovering new things, i feel like i’m an old friend who is watching her friend grow and that makes me happy🥹💕

[@shxna]

I got so emotional when you were with your grandmother. Such a blessing and a wonderful memory you made ❤️❤️❤️

[@nataliewu9293]

The recorded moment of Michelle with her grandma makes me want to call my parents right away. We love you and thank you for bringing us so many beautiful pieces of pure joy!

[@gabrielaliz7]

I love the part when you shared with your grandma. It was beautiful and touching!

[@Lunkaz]

I cried a lot, seeing you with your grandmother moved me.

[@ravnn_]

I’ve noticed your last two vlogs have had some moments that have a very home-video type style and I love it!🤍 it makes it more personal/cozy

[@Liz.C.Hippyy]

Thank you, Michelle for sharing that very sentimental and pure moment with your grandma… had me in tears girl… it was beautiful to watch… I felt it. 💛

[@gyulyuzarmustafa9121]

Thank you, Michelle, for sharing the moments with your grandma. Sitting here crying my eyes out because I miss mine so much. I am happy you got to spend time with her, I wish my grandma could caress my face just one more time. God Bless

[@shaviraanandiara5422]

Your moment with your grandma was so precious, it reminds me a lot about mine and make me regret how I couldn’t be fully present by her side at her last moment. Hope she’s doing all well and healthy and hope you can have more moments like this with her, it’s so beautiful