Off The Record: Self-Help, Cults, and Loneliness (ft. Ed Park)

[@JoeJitsukawa]

when the camera turned off we all got together and did a hug line for this bad boy

[@anojansmart]

I was about to say, this OTR definitely needed a group hug afterwards, glad that it happened

[@xiongnu6373]

Joe please talks about the anti-asian and the shooting at atlanta.

[@lucidays]

Huge line of what?

[@xoxx.Marcelina]

as yall should!

[@ezamona]

good to hear 🤍🤍

[@N0FVC3N0CVS3]

I’m so glad Steve was there, for some reason he always knows how to make the guest feel at ease 🥺

[@TheMaria232]

Steve is one of the best people to have on for these type of topics 💯

[@angelicac2187]

High EQ

[@bumtobachelor1908]

That’s one asset of a comedian. They got emotional intelligence.

[@Will-ds7lx]

Steve has a level of perception unlike the rest

[@lovelyshe1911]

Yeah because as soon Joe bursted out loud with his laugh I was just like 😩 like bro, what are you doing, read the room.

[@TheMaria232]

This is one of the realest JKN videos I've ever watched, I genuinely want to thank Ed for opening up so much and sharing his thoughts and experiences 🙇‍♀️🙏

[@pejee123]

You should listen what him and David's conversation during the GeniusBrain podcast, his story is craaazy

[@jeslyntabieza1130]

steve asking “do you feel like anyone really knows you?” was one of the best questions to ask a person who goes thru something similar as ed. much love to y’all!

[@Monserrat963]

I stopped what I was doing and was genuinely surprised.

[@kvgarcia22]

Ever since Ed started appearing on GeniusBrain I’ve been so intrigued with his story. Hearing him talk more about his story makes me cry. I hope they have him again.

[@Satanslittlegoat]

He’s on David So’s podcast a lot it’s called genius brain it’s really good

[@Celestia_11]

Ed is such a cool person. It takes a lot of strength to just put your feelings out there, especially as a man. I respect anyone that is able to do that. And Steve is honestly the best. He is so emotionally intelligent. He is really able to empathize with people and give them the support they need. That's really nice to see 🤍🦋

[@CamberRockerCamber]

Steve is dope. He clowns a lot but when he sees that a situation is a bit more serious he tones it down.

[@Celestia_11]

@@CamberRockerCamber yea definitely, i think that's a very good trait to have.

[@kamarjones156]

This nigga Ed just took me on a trip that I wasn't prepared for at all. He got me rethinking my whole existence. Thanks for sharing Ed🙏🏾❤

[@krossay]

“This nigga ed” got me crying til this day 😂

[@brenduhhhlis8277]

Damn, more Ed please! My heart broke for him when his voice cracked. Sending you love and positive vibes, Ed!

[@onlydreaming1017]

Love Ed Park. And love when Steve Greene is sincere as fuck like this.

[@tbballer1080]

That was some of the realest shit I’ve heard in a while. Everyone has a story, wish more were this raw and honest with themselves. Much respect to this man.🙌

[@precilxiong]

I am LOVING all these off the record guests, this was such a powerful and gut wrenching story. We need more Ed!!!!!!

[@jhc577]

dayum this was a pretty crazy story. don't rly know too much about ed but im glad hes doing better

[@snowpearl5908]

You can get to know more about Ed on David's channel.

[@PreCiseCope]

Ed has a channel too lol

[@kidawesomeness123]

i damn near cried watching the podcast where Ed talked about his father on david's channel

[@lysh9401]

Steve is such a sweetie. He really knows how to read people and is super supportive. Such a great guy.

[@ShesBeyondBeauty]

Imagine going to someone for help cause they said if ever needed, they’ll have your back. And when you finally go to them, the turn their back on you. Ed almost teared up & I felt that through the screen. But glad to see him doing better.

[@jovaniromo8481]

Hearing his story was definitely saddening. I don't know if I would ever get into a fight for someone but with everything else I'd lend a hand. I don't understand just leaving someone I call a friend, who I specifically said I'd have their back for, only to turn on them. He goes more indepth in David So's podcast if you're curious about learning more about him. He's an interesting guy. And it's really inspiring the way he goes about his life. He took a lot of negatives and turned it into a positive. And he genuinely does seem at peace whenever he's just chilling.

[@Dlizarraga]

Damn this hit me. Ed is such a strong person to have gone and go through all the Bs. Glad he was able to open up and probably help someone who might be going through a similar situation. Much love. ❤️

[@jazzingirl]

Glad Steve was there seems Joe can't sit in the awkwardness, has to joke instantly

[@kushal_mohan]

or constantly

[@03GucciWolf]

“Suicide? Yeah dawg sorry we can’t do nun bout that.” Lmfaooooo

[@lisalopez3676]

Steve is incredible in these types of situations. He's a very funny guy and knows when to crack jokes and lighten the mood. But he does so well with serious topics. Great listener and asks perfect follow up questions. Loved this ❤

[@bri1998bri]

ive watched jk for years and this has to be one of my favorite videos ever

[@pawblitoe17]

Ed...alot of people will reject you because they don't understand..you know who won't...keep growing,your time to do what you were meant to do is coming close...and this journey is the beginning 🙏

[@peacelife]

Wow Ed! Thank you for sharing. It is true. Only you can review your past life, action, and thought. Only you can help yourself. Great talk!

[@frknchnk]

I really appreciate Ed disclosing his stories and Steve for asking the right questions.

[@joshuaabalos8049]

This really hit home for me. Thank you Ed for sharing

[@123rikin]

I can't believe that self-help leader kicked Ed out LMFAOOO that's ridiculous

[@peacelife]

They only care for $

[@MyLife-og2kr]

@@peacelife I don't know about that. They did refund his money and told him they couldn't help him.

[@dennisxiong7373]

@@MyLife-og2kr they would lose more money long term if someone was to suicide under their program...

[@MyLife-og2kr]

@@dennisxiong7373 very true. It will definitely crush that organization. A self help member committed suicide in their resume wouldn't look good to anyone. But they did refund his money.

[@Vincisomething]

@@peacelife if they cared only about $ they'd get him to buy more of their program. It's not that they didn't want to help, they just couldn't.

[@1stHalf]

This is why mental health is so important. Big ups to this man and every one going through the same shit.

[@NikeetShah]

I've never sat and just focused before on JKNews - Thanks for sharing and opening up, please join more of the JK fam vids, really enjoyed your views.

[@sayusaymee7722]

25:00 thank you Ed for sharing your story and experiences, truly understand you are helping so many people and making others feel like they're not alone...you are not alone either. Every day you are stronger, smarter, and more blessed than the day before. It's okay to feel sadness but it's just as important to feel love and happiness! If you can (if you haven't already) is to get a dog or cat, they are our best friends who are there for us no matter what...they have unconditional love...a place to allow your heart and spirit to heal. I wish you luck in all your endeavors. 🙏🏽

[@Crispycheeez]

Thank you Ed for sharing your story! I was really moved and glad you're here to help others who might be going through the same thing.

[@thejoshuathomas]

Honestly, its episodes like this and content like this that helps people know they're not alone in this journey.

[@xenblake]

Ed Park's thoughts are actually relieving, even if our experiences are different they still seem to be relavent. It's just nice to hear someone speak about their thoughts. Sometimes you can have the same thoughts circulating in your head over and over, and you don't feel like sharing them anymore because you thought about it some much it's like you already have shared it with someone. Anyways I'm thankful that he shared his inner thoughts and world with us.

[@bearaeb]

Truly a strong person 💛

[@Qub3rs]

That was so deep, and genuine. Ed, thank you for the insight.

[@Lastexile1990]

Ed is so dope man, heard him from genius brain and so glad we got to see him here. Get him on more often.

[@hermilo9613]

Glad y’all shared this on the main channel. Thanks for sharing, Ed. Related in so many ways.

[@WhitneyUwandu]

this was easily the bestttt OTR that you guys have done thus far!! Ed you’re amazing it’s unreal! Also forever appreciating how warm and welcoming steve always is, he always puts every new guest at ease 💖

[@hope_008]

Reading through the comments, I'm so glad that they're are all positive. We all could relate to Ed in many ways

[@thisaru9200]

this is one of the best episode in a while

[@jamescamille84]

That's brutal... You never know what people are going through mentally, always be that smiling face. It could be your smiling face that saves them.

[@alanisgaxiola]

Shoutout to Ed for being so open on this topic that is genuinely so overlooked. Keep on growing Ed you’re not alone!

[@StephanieAjibola]

I really appreciate him opening up about something so personal like this. This video is for sure gonna help a lot of people

[@2Chengzz]

Ed is such a great guest. He's one of the few that gets so raw that he got Steve and Joe to stop cracking jokes.

[@Hyacinth8293]

I really like Ed. I feel like I relate to him so much. The strive for self improvement wanting to find myself through travel. The feelings of loneliness and not being understood. It really resonates

[@KaysRadio]

Mad respect to Ed. It takes a lot for someone to share things like this

[@rebeccamartinez7988]

One of the best guests ever! love Jk for being hilarious love them more for sharing this deep episodes too.

[@sydlingss]

I loved this episode of OTR. So glad Ed was able to be open in a safe, loving environment ❤️

[@maryvasquez5071]

Wow this was a very intense story. I really wanted to give him a hug.❤ Thanks for being so open.

[@mononoaware1293]

Ed you’re winning at life!!! It takes so much courage for someone to completely switch their life around and I have so much respect for you. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us with your stories in JKN and Genius Brain.

[@princeszyuri8811]

Ed I’ve been isolated my whole life. I wanted you to know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE FEELING ALONE. My life is shitty even before I can be able to walk, all the shitty things just stops 6years ago. What joe said was def right, YOU CAN NEVER THRIVE ON A SHITTY ENVIRONMENT. what helps me move on with my traumas is being with ALOT OF PEOPLE and start talking to them. Make friends anywhere, I don’t talk to people too.. but once I talk to them it helps my mood change, I feel not alone anymore.. talk to strangers.. Pray, whatever god u believe in just pray. I hope u read this ed. It made me realized I’m not the only one being alone in life. Virtual hug 🤗💕

[@anojansmart]

Thank you for sharing Ed, and for reminding us all that we're all in this together

[@jiwon2839]

I love Ed, definitely gonna be my second Oppa after David. Thank you for sharing. Truly.

[@twooneeightzerosix7400]

Crying @ 26:00 onwards.... Ed is such a beautiful human being i didnt know anyone else felt this way

[@Mewzyc]

Ed's storys and experience is very relatable. I like when ppl share their struggles and really share their perspectives and journey .

[@TAHMBEG]

I really do love Ed with all my heart

[@kaywhy2665]

Ed! I won't say much but it means everything and I'm pretty sure everyone is thinking the same!! YOU FUCKING ROCK!

[@kalthoummohamed254]

Thank you, I didn't realise how much I needed it to hear this

[@johnathanrendon4243]

Damn this was deep. I feel for Ed.

[@bnpparibassss]

By far my favourite episode from JKnews ever. Everyone was mature and gave value to the conversation. Ed’s honest and vulnerable. Wow, massive respect.

[@Thaology]

Omg Ed, I felt every word you said. It was like you were telling my story. When my father passed, things just kept declining. Thank you for sharing your story! Are you on social media or somewhere I can follow you?

[@maimayme]

He’s on David so podcast - genius brain. He’s quite introspective and very articulate.

[@quacker008]

Joe shared him on an Instagram story, he's Edparkvp on twitter and insta

[@Christianmendez-ig8xg]

If only i can give this guy a hug. Seems like a cool dude. I hope he gets better for him!

[@OReed-xk3tv]

So fortunate to have heard Ed's story!! Thank you for sharing Ed and thank you JK for bringing him in as a guest!

[@ANDYVIVIAN]

This reminded me of the time I called the suicide hotline and they didn’t answer 🤦🏽‍♀️ if I ever become a comedian I’m saying that on stage 😂

[@seankim0417]

Ed is a Korean OG 👌🏼💯

[@mzkarma6751]

my goodness ed we sound like we are going thru the exact same thing in life i had an addiction as well

[@chiedoziendubizu7033]

Best episode so far!! I connected with your host deeply

[@HakunaMatata520]

Thanks JK crew for bringing Ed on. Ed also thank you so much for sharing your experiences and opening up to people you know nothing about or know. It's already hard enough opening up to people you know, so I appreciate your talk and thoughts.

[@James-ri3qv]

Damn Ed story was one I could really relate to. Always being alone and confided in isolation and seeing the world around you go crazy from a life you have been living in for years. Thanks Steve for the awesome question. I feel like a lot of people who feel alone don’t ever feel understood; they only get to know the surface of who you truly are. Being the one person that feels always alone and surrounded by rejection. Instead of making himself the victim he chooses to bring light into his life. He changed his life around and tries to treats others good because he is so used to rejection. He is truly wise beyond his years.

[@gingerinmysprout]

This was some real stuff, thank you so much to Ed for opening up like this and I hope you are able to surround yourself with much better downass people from now on

[@Greeneyes831]

glad he shared his story i’m sure so many can relate. i feel like i’m the only person thriving with this pandemic. i love being alone and not socializing and going anywhere lol 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@educationearth723]

Thank you Ed. This was refreshing and honest and I appreciate seeing Steve expose some depth I. His character as well. Steve is the troll to so many guests I enjoy seeing him play more a big brother dynamic. Thank you jk

[@ft.jackjimmy7282]

I don’t even know who Ed Park is but listening to this story genuinely made me cry. I’m motivated to one day do the turn around when I’m brave even to call everyone I’ve wronged and apologize. I don’t need forgiveness I just want them to know that I don’t want them be hurt if it’s especially by me anymore.

[@andrewpham8721]

if you want to hear more about Ed, he often appears in the GeniusBrain Podcast(the one with David So) and he has some very interesting stories

[@cocx88]

I'm literally speechless. Ed is a real survivor.

[@itzjustmo2715]

I don't understand how people can voluntarily dislike this video smh

[@itzjustmo2715]

@nWo Member ?

[@itzjustmo2715]

@nWo Memberoh ok my fault, I misunderstood the emoji.

[@rinirino]

Ed I just want to give you a hug. Thank you for sharing. You are not alone.

[@HorrorCrypt12]

Thank you for sharing your story Ed.

[@aggies5963]

Very good episode, ended up in tears. But I'm sending all the love to Ed! I wish you all the best in life

[@DaisyShin7]

Awwww❤ I wish I was there to hug you Ed 🙏 keep going strong 👍 please know that you are not alone, we all have been through our shit, and you talking about it openly helps us too❤ Love from Toronto 👍

[@hanr151]

Thanks for sharing your story Ed.

[@yomomsb89]

Not the video I was expecting but absolutely the video I needed today!

[@edwinaryanquek]

Ed fought through it all to tell his story today to hopefully, just hopefully. 1 PERSON, could be inspired by him to get out of their rump and be his bart to someone else! thanks Ed!

[@itzSAnDrA1]

I would love more episodes like this! Talking about self-help, growth, mindfulness, etc.! Loved this one.

[@kittyandkita]

I’m in the middle of my gap year. Hindsight I probably took it cause I didn’t know what I wanted even though everyone else decided it for me. I knew I wasn’t happy. I didn’t even feel like a person. I had so much residual trauma and things I didn’t even understand. I didn’t know what it was like to be a person, how to talk to people, how to talk to myself, or anything else. But my life was sorted out. I paused and everything fell in place. Covid, quarantine, gap year, personal things. It was like cleaning dry soap. I am so grateful for this year, therapy videos people put out, and people who are able to open up like Ed

[@PHOENIX2001]

They really know how to time the humor when a serious moment is happening. I say it as a compliment and not like a bad thing. We always need laughter when shit in life brings us down

[@triple3mz]

Damn he’s inspiring 🥺 I might’ve cried a bit 💕 but it’s okay

[@nicholascourage1972]

Damn I really related to Ed when he talked about his understanding complex and when Steve said “you understand that people really don’t understand you but it’s okay”

[@lyonheart74]

Ed Park - You are BRAVE - You are STRONG - Bless you! Thank you for speaking your truth, honesty.

[@attomicchicken]

I was going to skip this episode and I'm thankful that I didnt. Eds story has really resonated with me as I can see parallels in the way we both think. We are both looking for more meaningful relationships and feel like we get shortchanged when the other party doesn't reciprocate what we deem as a bare minimum. People oftentimes don't meet you halfway or their words are just empty. They give you a little bit of hope by making you feel nice in the moment, but ultimately turn you down or sweep issues under the rug when you have something of substance. You hope your next interaction with someone new is different but it just ends up being a philosophical snake chasing its own tail story and you are left to navigate through yet another failure.

[@NilamGurung]

Good to see Ed in Jknews. I’ve watched Ed in Geniusbrain, so glad that he opened up and super proud of him. Made me cry a little 🥲

[@daryun.04]

Prob my fav ep so far

[@ezamona]

all love, thank you for letting us listen in. Absolutely appreciate your thoughts and you Ed for sharing with us !! and appreciate JK for being JK !!

[@jonchristophermaggio8584]

Damn, this one was deep. More Ed plz

[@JuanAguilar_DonJuan]

We need more of this real life stuff

[@vondee17]

Ed is so wise beyond his years. Hope to see him in more videos. I love deep convos like these!

[@liberasum]

Dude, this resonated so much. Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate this level of connection.

[@hiroglyphix]

I really relate to this. I found myself with tears in my eyes. I’ve always felt rejected from a lot of things. Never really found a place I fit in. I’m very understanding of others but people don’t try to understand me... that feeling really sucks.

[@idothisforfun1300]

this is the deepest OTR I can think of! what a great convo and shoutout to Ed for opening up. You're helping a lot of people who are going through their struggles by doing this

[@earldkaiju]

I can relate to Ed Park 10000000% he brought me to tears.

[@Syn741]

"We love hosting super spreader events" "Bart makes this amazing wuhan wagyu" 😂😂😂

[@shortpockets9408]

Please have ed on more. If he is willing. This really helped.

[@UbiHard.B]

beautiful episode and beautiful opportunity and environment for this kind of conversation. incredible story about real versatility and personal strength. I think many of us can relate to his experiences, some to a deeper extent than others including myself. His words were loud enough to me that I want to self reflect on how i present myself to others. not only to be more easily welcomed, but more to be less abrasive and judge mental. There's no good passing ill feelings i've received onto another person. The idea of not making things shitty for people is not an easy idea to discover by yourself. Thank you guys for touching an amazing subject and thank you Ed for opening up.

[@Auslinlive]

Loved this episode. I can relate to Ed so much. Thanks for sharing! You're definitely not alone.