Return to Bucheon ★ My first home in Korea

[@ResOwOnance]

As someone who had followed you since the early days of EatYourKimchi, it was so lovely and wholesome seeing you revisit Bucheon!!!!

[@alexger85]

same! I feel utterly nostalgic right now 🥲

[@TheMissDebyluv]

Makes me feel like I'm back in elementary school

[@ELTExperiences]

Totally true! I have the same sentiments.

[@AlinaKat3]

Same

[@dereksbooks]

Rest in Peace, Spudgy.

[@박혁거세-u8n]

When I was in Bucheon Girls Highschool, I was so “Super shy” person. Martina always says hi to me first and tried to share her amazing warm sweet vibe. Everybody loved her so much. And we all missed her so much after she leaved. Watching her youtube is like a present to me 😊

[@Fluuuv]

This is so sweet ❤

[@KingKogi]

😭 😭 😭 I really loved all of you at Bucheon Girls High school and wanted to see you all succeed and enjoy your lives ❤️ thank you for the lovely comment 🙇🏼‍♀️

[@saratonin6925]

This is such a sweet comment! You're memory is so precious to her ❤❤❤

[@catie5939]

I remember so many of my English students in SK, I hope they're all doing amazing as adults now. This is so sweet. 💜💜

[@Splentabulistic]

This is so heartwarming

[@InternetFad]

This made me so emotional! I remember watching you in 2009 at my university orientation. I was wrapped up in a blanket on a plastic mattress with no sheets and I was so scared of the world and seeing you out there living and being brave made me want to be brave too. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us and reminding us to be brave

[@lolitabubbles26]

That is about how long I've been watching too! I missed the FAP's for so long and was so happy when Martina began making her own. It's like she never left.

[@MissMechaZero]

Same here! I was teaching English and living in Japan in 2010; your videos reminded me to be brave. I wept watching this because I also had so many memories with my ex in Japan, but it’s time to make new memories and experience Tokyo in a new way! 💜

[@typsom]

I love the message of not letting the negative things in life spoil the things you love. After my 4yr relationship ended there were so many things that hurt because they reminded me of him: places, music, movies, tv shows... it took a few years but I made a conscious choice to re-learn how to love them with new associations that didnt include him. It was very empowering. Like I took my life back. I reccommend anyone struggling with the same thing to do the same. It hurts but its worth it

[@Fluuuv]

Love this ❤

[@saratonin6925]

Thanks I needed this ❤

[@DemonaLlama]

You're very wise. I have recently had to start returning to a place I used to live with people I love and I realised that I had to go and make new memories of the place of my own.

[@lavenderchai4612]

I started weeping watching this because of your KZbin Channel EatYourKimchi I started learning more about Korean cuisine, Korean adventures! I started reminiscing the videos I would watch on your channel. I want to give you a huge THANK YOU. Truly from the bottom of my heart!!! My dad passed away, you guys were able to make me smile!!!! Even though we’ve never met, I’ve always felt a connection with you!! Please continue to keep doing what you’re doing right now!! I’ll always be cheering you on!

[@KingKogi]

Big hugs, I know how hard it is to lose your father I'm glad we were able to bring you a smile. Thanks so much for cheering me on still, I hope I can keep bringing you a smile with my videos.

[@ToddBoehly0147]

Hello👋 how are you doing today? I hope this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@pais5231O1]

"I can't believe this place is still here! I mean of course it's still here why wouldn't it be" *has war flashbacks to every old video where restaurants had closed, or directions were given and you said "if it's still here"*

[@yuus4424]

First Bom and Dara had comebacks and now Martina is visiting Bucheon - I'm reaching levels of (happy) nostalgia that shouldn't even be mathematically possible!

[@cmmiestcat]

Who are those 2?

[@SilentCarnival]

​@@cmmiestcatthey are former members of the girl group 2NE1

[@tdelioncourt1268]

They are !? :O I need to check it out !!

[@KimeSays]

Yesssssss Omg

[@Strawbibble]

It’s crazy that I’ve been watching you since I was 14 in 2011 and how much has changed. When I met my husband he started watching you with me. And now we’re having a baby. Thank you for being a comfort through almost half my life ♥️

[@ToddBoehly0147]

Hello👋 how are you doing today? I hope this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@JenniferNightyXNight]

Thank you Martina for existing and being who you are. I really appreciate your love and wonder for life and travel. I love your videos so much. Been watching since I was 16 in high school. I’m 24 now 🥲🥹

[@TheRealSala]

15:42 I love this! We go through so much in our lives and although some places have bad memories we can always rewrite them with new ones that make us feel good

[@Just999Me]

Martina's strength in reclaiming a place with bad and sad memories is something I admire her the most for. I cannot for the life of me let go of bad places or the trauma of people's betrayal, even with therapy.

[@Jaynna09]

​@@Just999Me The B.E.S.T. system practiced by some chiropractors might be able to help you separate the emotion from the memory. Look it up.

[@Sullsfx]

EatYourKimchi was some of the first content exposing me to Korean culture ever. Through watching your videos, my interest in Korea expanded beyond K-pop into Korean food and language. I remember watching your videos just wishing so badly I could eat the same foods. Now 13 years later I've been living in Korea as a teacher myself for almost 2 years and have been able to experience all the things I wanted so badly to try back then. It's such a treat to see you back in Korea and in your old city and neighborhoods.

[@catie5939]

Aww, have some milkis for me! I miss KBBQ so much 💜💜

[@mochi7452]

What a trip down memory lane! Something I always tell myself is that its okay to grieve the past, to have solemn feelings about places with strong memories, good or bad. Its okay to feel sad in places that are happy, it just shows how youre human! And how strong and in tune you are with your emotions. It was so nice to see good memories in this video! To many more to come :)

[@RebeccaG90]

I've been with you since the OG Bucheon days, this hit me right in the feels. Love your Animal Crossing t-shirt too!

[@messypalette]

I’m so happy about you’re little message near the end about not letting other memories cloud your good vibes being back. I had a horrible ex whilst I was living in Korea a few years back and I was worried I would never want to return, but I now have my amazing fiancé who has been hearing me talk about all the food, activities and culture in Seoul and Jeju for the past 5 years and we’ve actually booked a holiday there for next year. I’m looking forward to making new loving memories with him and of course eating lots of hotteok

[@BIGBANGvip5673]

Omg my nostalgia is through the roof - I’m so proud of how far you’ve come, Martina!! We love you❤❤

[@Ichigoxlolita]

Yay! So happy for you! It’s so nice to see Martina able to enjoy her lunch without someone else always eating like half of it 😒 GO GIRL 💖💕✨

[@not_just_a_pretty_face]

Right!?

[@cmmiestcat]

HAHAHA we ALL know who are you referring to here 😭

[@Fluuuv]

😂😂

[@SarahTimmartworldwide]

😅lol ❤

[@Mar-qz8uw]

Sometimes i can't believe that i watched my first video of Martina in Korea when i was a teen in 2009 and I'm almost 30! this video made me a little nostalgic but still so fun ❤

[@JellyJerryy]

Spudgy has such a special place in my heart 🥰 the goodest boy

[@spellbunny]

I can completely relate Martina, I recently went back to the hostel/cafe that I worked at over 10 years ago in Kyoto and the feelings that arose were unexplainable. It was a mixture of nostalgia and feeling like all our lives have moved on and kind of mourning that young person that we used to be. At the same time, everything felt the same too. I loved watching your travels, as always!

[@ToddBoehly0147]

Hello👋 how are you doing today? I hope this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@개굴-u3v]

The high school footage was SO nostalgic to me as someone who was in high school from 2008-2012. I had a ton of Korean penpal friends and it was my dream to study abroad 😭 I ended up moving when I was 19 and am still living here! Now with my husband and 2 kids :) All of those penpal friends are in a similar life stage as well. The old footage nearly had me in tears. For the love of god, take me back!😭

[@VN2L]

I LOVE the thumbnail for this video I'm so happy to see that you revisited Bucheon - I've been following you since then! When I moved to Korea I learned pretty much everything about what to expect from you. Me and my EPIK friends used to joke that our first homes in Korea were our 'Korean Hometowns' - I ended up in Miryang way down in the south between Daegu and Busan and I still introduce it to people like "WE are famous for apples, dweji gukbap and the Miryang Arirang!" as though I'm actually from there myself. Miryang gets a pretty bad rap, but I'll defend it down to the ground. I left Korea 6 years ago and also moved on to where I really wanted to live, but there's something about Korea that feels so... homely? I don't really know how to describe it, it's like a piece of my soul was left there. Korean food is as comforting as the food I ate growing up, and it feels very familiar even after being away for a while. I'm so glad you had a nice time revisiting old memories! I felt like I was sharing those with you from all those years ago and got all nostalgic too. Thanks for making this video!

[@KingKogi]

Glad you liked the thumbnail haha decided to go off the rails with it. Yeah I know what you mean; even though all types of things happened in Korea, I still feel like it is home. It was my first time living as an adult, 24 years old when I arrived, and it was for 8 years of my life in Korea. It really shaped me.

[@TayTay96845]

When I first saw your videos in about 2014, I was just graduating high school and going to my local community college. I saw that they also had a study abroad program to South Korea and your videos inspired me to go study abroad not once but twice in South Korea, i even dyed my hair pink because you inspired me lol. I’ve since been to Korea about six times now and even my husband is from South Korea. Without watching your videos my life would look a lot different than it does today. So thank you.For everything.

[@JadeCanada237]

I felt really sentimental watching this, and hearing the voice of Spudgy again, he wasn't even my dog and I miss that little fur ball! I hope this was healing for you Martina. I am studying graphic design (at almost 50! ~never stop learning and growing! ) and my Korean classmate is thrilled to hear all I know about Korea, which I learned from your videos! :)

[@katyb2793]

You're so amazing!! Honestly, after I reached around 32 I started finding it a bit more difficult to keep up with the ever changing technology. I hope I can still be learning and adapting when I'm your age! My Aunt went to uni in her 70's and learnt to use a computer too (they were pretty new back then). You're definitely never too old to do anything!

[@JadeCanada237]

@@katyb2793 You're so sweet, thank you! Oh believe me, some days are pretty hard. I also live with chronic pain which makes it very challenging, as my brain just isn't what it used to be! Your Aunt sounds like an awesome person. Personally I think we really age when we stop learning and forcing our brains to work a little harder!

[@katyb2793]

@@JadeCanada237 I agree, the moment we give up, we age I think. I have chronic pain too, so I can understand some of your struggles. I also had it for most of my tertiary education. I'm not sure what your uni is like, but we had a disability liason unit that were so so helpful. My pain started in my arms, so they gave me access to computers with voice recognition programs to type (before our mobiles could do this 😅), scribes for classes to take notes, extensions or extra time in exams if I needed it, or anything else I needed. Hopefully your uni has all these things that can help make life easier for you too :) All the very best Jade!

[@icychocolate62]

I miss spudgy and his voice too!

[@spectral__]

I know this must've been so difficult for you. I'm as proud as a stranger can be of someone. Seeing you strive to move forward through hard times and make happy new memories is really inspiring. I hope I can do the same. Thank you. 💜🐷

[@karyrojas4647]

I’m so emotional watching this!!, I remembered all the WTF and TL;DR’s videos 🥹🥹 During a time of my life that was so hard, your videos brought me joy and expectations for new days. Thanks to your videos I started to hopefully see a future away from my environment, and gave me a space of escapism when I truly needed it. 15+ years have passed since I watched my first EYK video, this year is my 8th living happily overseas. Thank you so much Martina, all your content helped me to build a ladder, and your example gave me the courage to take the leap and change. I send you a huge Hug❤❤❤❤❤

[@Calcifurr]

Seeing that video of Spudgey gave me a rush of different feelings and emotions. It’s like ahhhh I miss him so much and ahhhh I used to watch you when you lived in Busan ahhhh why are we so old ahhhhh why do I feel sad ahhhhh why do I feel content and happy. This video really made me smile. It’s so nice to look back on everything. Really do miss Spudgey.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I am glad you are able to still appreciate the good memories associated with your old home. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@AuthorTinaMoss]

I had such a similar experience. I lived just outside of Tokyo in 2007. And I went back in 2018 to check out how it had all changed. Definitely mixed emotions. But love that you focused on the positives. Nostalgia can be tricky. Thank you for sharing, Martina! 💖

[@KingKogi]

You get it for real, must have been a lot of mixed emotions for you. It is WAY easier to be sad than to be happy, but it feels much better to be happy hahah so it's a tricky fight against those memories that want to drag you down. I've just been working on owning my sad feelings, accepting that I have good moments wrapped up with sadness, and that it's okay. And I can choose happiness after facing it all.

[@katyb2793]

@@KingKogi I really like your philosophy Martina. It's so helpful and a positive way to live your life. It's a way of taking back control that is rightfully ours too. Who the heck is somebody to make a place, song, food, etc negative for us? No way! 💕

[@kvlly8178]

I'm 25 now but I remember being 13 and coming home from school to watch your videos. It was so lovely to see you revisit, it feels like I don't know you but we share memories together! Thank you for inspiring me in my life to take leaps and travel to live in different countries despite how scary it may seem.

[@leah6929]

Since everyone here is emotional about Martina returning to Bucheon: I love how she is always choosing to see the good in everything and to appreciate the happy memories. I get emotional thinking about how I started watching eyk back when I felt so lonely cause I knew no one who liked the same things as me. But throughout the years I’ve seen Martina take on new challenges and overcome the harshness of life that I can confidently say that she’s been my inspiration and motivator to do the same. I’ve been watching her for around ten years now… crazy how time flies. Thank you Martina for always reminding us that happiness is a decision. ❤

[@leah6929]

Also, if I ever visit South Korea again I’d love to go an explore Bucheon! You’ve really convinced me ❤😂

[@wellthisisinteresting4912]

Martinaaaaa

[@williamchen6105]

Watching this video makes me teary. But like a happy tear. Basically growing up with Martina really feel the growth of Korea.

[@KingKogi]

Williammmmmm

[@savib1520]

I’ve been watching u since the beginning 😭 😭 😭 I love u Martina watching ur story has been awesome- I was in middle school when I first saw ur videos n now I’m 23 lmaooo

[@douglasryder5641]

I lived in Korea about the same time that you did. Actually, you responded to some of my emails when I was considering moving, and that helped me get there. I lived in Suwon for 3 years and Migeum for 1 year. I haven’t been able to make a return visit yet, but I’m really happy for you that you were able to do that for yourself.

[@KingKogi]

Ahhh Suwon!! I watched their soccer team play and I still remember singing along with their chants~ Suwon epi-epi-ko~ don’t know what it means… probably got it wrong 😂 Seoul changes quickly, even when I was there is had rapid neighbourhood changes but I was surprised Bucheon didn’t change too much. I hope you get the change to head back one day and enjoy Suwon as a tourist!

[@florianb81]

Miss the Korea days. Looking forward to future adventures.❤

[@gelousie90]

I lived in Bucheon my first year in South Korea, too! That was back in 2016. I miss Bucheon Central Park. I lived really close by it and visited often. Now I live in Suwon and have been in Korea for like 7 years. It's good to see you going back to your beginnings. Also, I get lost on Line 1, too!

[@KingKogi]

Bucheon Central Park is so epic! And Line 1 is so not clear when it goes towards Incheon or switches to a different line and you're now going the total wrong way hahah

[@gabylina35712]

It's so nostalgic to see you back there, I've been following you since I was like 12 and now I'm married and I'll ve having a baby next year, I've literally grown up watching you, thank you for so many years of great content and sweetness ❤

[@marianamanzana8016]

Sith Lord Meemers and Jedi Master Spudgy ❤❤❤ loved this video

[@KingKogi]

Glad you appreciated that thumbnail 😉

[@shandytown7019]

OMG! We are having parallel lives! I'm from California but lived in Australia for 10 years. I divorced and left 10 years ago. I am on my first visit back since ai left... and, like you, I'm witnessing whole new areas that have been created, with flashes of places I remember still tucked away around them. It's a very emotional experience, actually!

[@ToddBoehly0147]

Hello👋 how are you doing today? I hope this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@micahopper6154]

As a long time fan (since 2010) I am so happy you got to visit Korea again. The memories are ones to cherish! Maybe we’ll bump into each other one day! I also decided to teach in Korea because of you, I now live in Uijeongbu!

[@rizkalmadea]

Watching this brings back so many memories of me in my middle-high school days 🥹 I’ve been your subscriber since your Bucheon days and you’re one of the reasons why I wanted to go to Korea so bad. I’ve traveled to Korea 3 times and I still referred to your old videos, even though some of your place recommendations might have been gone by now 😂 I still come back to the EYK channel from time to time to just watch your old videos, especially those VERY old ones from your officetel days. It brings so much comfort, and seeing you went back to Bucheon also brings me down to memory lane even though I’ve never been there. I just want to thank you for making those videos and be a huge part of my teen years (until now!). I’m really glad that you didn’t give up on making videos after all that happened because I also love binge-watching King Kogi channel!

[@facemonkey13]

I love this. Especially the message about finding the good memories and not taking it out on the city you were in. I love it. Thank you for these words of wisdom, Martina!

[@lili011]

ok wow i didn't expect to be hit with FEELS SO EARLY IN THE MORNING spudgy FOREVER love that you made new memories on this trip back to bucheon

[@ToddBoehly0147]

Hello👋 how are you doing today? I hope this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

[@TrueRavenclaw]

it feels weird to say that I grew up watching your videos cause to me you're such a young soul - but seeing you back in Bucheon is bringing back so many memories I'm so happy that you get to walk down memory lane with a smile in your face. I have a friend who lives in Bucheon now and I got to visit her recently. I'll pass her this video so she can explore her area more!

[@pawniec-n6079]

I'm now 29 and have been watching you since I was 17! It was such a delight watching you go back~ such good memories. Keep it up Martina! Will always keep watching

[@Lydgendary]

Martina, this was so beautiful to see the old footage of your time in Bucheon and see how both you and the city have grown. You should be so proud ❤️

[@Rinoa210]

Major nostalgia! I remember finding EYK from the ramen noodle video and honestly got super disgusted with putting ranch in it. But I fell in love with Martina's vibe and personality and kept watching her cause she became the cool big sister I always wanted. I hope you're able to reconnect with the friends you made in Korea. You're a ray of sunshine in a very dark world. Thank you for being you Martina 🧐🐷

[@endingwithali]

This feels so healing to watch as an og watcher back when you had ur office in Korea. Thank you for sharing your healing

[@hermimione]

how dare you?! Now I'm crying. This is such a cozy video. Nostalgia right in my heart

[@KingKogi]

Big hugs~

[@hermimione]

@@KingKogi awww now I'm all warm and gooey 💘

[@littlelouElise]

Giiiiiirl 🥹. I was already crying with you. Right when that (school) montage started, I knew what you felt. Such a universal nostalgic moment. Blessings to you and take good care! ❤”Sleepy momma” in Italy now back in US 😅. Also(!), my youngest child is LOVING your music.

[@Hello_Batty]

Not going to lie I cried watching this. Happy tears seeing you thrive.

[@sarahjones7369]

I was in Korea for 3 years and the feelings you’re describing in this video are so familiar. There was good and bad but so nostalgic and bittersweet. I miss it a lot. Thank you for this, Martina. You are such a gift. ❤

[@Maiyinlikesmusic]

I visited South Korea in 2013, we were mostly in Seoul, visiting Super Junior's various cafés, though.. We got utterly lost trying to explore Itaewon, but it was during the day time, and nothing was happening whatsoever, so we were majorly disappointed. But the rest of the trip is forever burned into my heart, I loved it so much, especially the food!

[@vivalaleez]

Something about seeing Martina in Bucheon just feels so right. I teared up watching this and I love that you're making great new memories in Korea. I'm so proud of you! 화이팅! ❤

[@thescrappay]

It's so awesome going back to visit Korea with you. I am so proud of you, you have done so many brave things in your life Martina. So happy you are still sharing these moments with us all!

[@mermaliade6631]

I remember watching a lot of EYK in 08. It opened up a lot of music and the cultural exploration was wonderful 😢. So many memories!

[@senfulsarah6663]

I'm barely at the marketplace part of this and I'm already having GREAT memories. Mostly of your FANTASTIC DANCE you did at the high-school. Rain I believe?? Aaahhhhhh!!!! Not sure I can handle an EYK studio walk by again. So glad to see you truly enjoying your life... past and present. Makes me happy.❤

[@Yumi2Korea]

This got me feeling old 🤣 I can’t believe I’ve been enjoying your videos for 11 years now. Your videos and Megan’s videos gave me confidence to venture to Korea in 2016 by myself. I’m living in Korea now. And I’m glad I saw your videos back then because I probably wouldn’t have decided to live here. It feels so good seeing you back here and enjoying it. Martina 파팅! Can’t wait to see more of your videos in Japan.

[@soph4002]

It must feel surreal to go back! I taught english in Geumcheon-gu, not far from you. I was 25 then, now 32. I always wanted to go back but didnt get around to it. Even the sound of the subway sound brings back memories. I think id find it an odd feeling to go back to where I taught, so much has changed and life moves on but we cherish the memories. Glad you're doing well Martina!

[@XWOODOLLSX]

6:02 아~여기서 교직생활을 하셨군요! 괜시리 반갑네요 ㅎㅎ

[@CHerCreations]

There’s so much love and nostalgia in this video Martina. I truly enjoyed it. ❤

[@anditspaganpoetry]

This is sooo sweet. My first home in Asia was in Gimpo which is also just on the outer skirts of Seoul and I can relate to this video so much. I’m still living in Korea but sometimes I do need to be reminded to keep trying new things and not be so set in my ways years later. When I think back to 2018 me arriving for the first time I’m amazed at how fearless I was.

[@alexl0890]

I was born in bucheon so always had that connection with you! Welcome back to bucheon!! :) I was there in May!

[@1234mep]

I didn’t cry 😭 you cried! … I’m soo happy and soo sad, but even more excited for all the new adventures ❤

[@alevasquez7201]

I had followed you since 2011 and I cried with you during this video so many memories I was 15 and Im 27 now I love you so much Martina you are such a strong and awesome woman

[@jjmusiclover3]

I feel like one of the family here. I grew with eyk. This is special for us too Martina!

[@KingKogi]

I wasn’t sure how everyone would feel about it, but I’m glad it’s special for everyone too 😭

[@jjmusiclover3]

Omg ❤️❤️❤️ I’m 28 from SC just got my TEFL and it’s your journey that inspired a lot of my life. Sending so much love!

[@catie5939]

I started watching you in 2009 when my husband and I moved to Daejeon. You taught us how to use our washing machine and what we could find at Costco. This is really sweet and you're looking so good these days 💜💜💜

[@The171805]

Going through one of the toughest times in my life and I swear watching your videos daily gets me through the day and this one brought back so many memories over the years from your channel. ❤

[@piegirl245]

I went to Seoul back in 2015, and used a lot of your videos for reference! Now in 2023, I just bought my plane ticket to Japan, and I am so excited to put all your suggestions and travel guides to good use!! Thank you so much for being my favorite travel youtuber for all these years

[@blahblah4990]

As a long time EYK follower, definitely made me emotional seeing you going back to Bucheon. So bittersweet!🥲 Glad you had a great time there. Plz continue taking care or yourself, exploring, and making wonderful memories!❤

[@Northcamaci]

Martina, you were one of, if not the main, reasons I got into Korean food, culture, and K-pop back when I was in 8th grade in 2009. I would watch EatYourKimchi videos as soon as they came out throughout the years and they taught me so much. This video brought back so many warm memories.

[@liddlej4]

I loved this trip down memory lane. I first found your channel after you moved to Japan through one of Sharla's videos. I was trying to learn more about Korea at the time, so I started watching your korea videos first. Your WANKs and FAP FAPs helped me when I was planning my own trip to Korea in 2019. Thank you for including the clip at the train station. I know the sound to let you know the train is approaching is changing soon, or just changed, but the old jingle will always bring a smile to my face and remind me of my own trip.

[@Nerdstroma19]

“Keep making new memories no matter what life throws at you” 😭💜

[@rosieduncan2773]

Martina, from the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you. I've been watching you since 2015. I had just moved from my hometown of London to Amsterdam while still mourning my father's recent passing. Watching your videos made me laugh at a time when nothing felt right. You are an amazing person and your content has truly made such a difference in my life, both then and now. Wishing you love and peace 💖

[@coffeeandchijen]

It was great watching you get lost in the nostalgia. Your love for Bucheon shines through. I just did a memory lane walk through Tokyo this past summer, and it was just wild walking through places that used to be my everyday life. I miss it so much.

[@jenny3737]

hi Martina! been looking forward to this video ever since you mentioned it in the Seoul video and it did not disappoint! i still remember watching the vlog of your last day in Bucheon before moving to Seoul and you crying because you will miss the community (cheese lady!!) so much has happened since then and im happy that you still love Bucheon and are still making videos, sending you all the love and support because you deserve it ❤

[@alexandergiesser]

What a blast from the past! Being part of your adventures for over a decade now it's so nice to go back to the beginning and seeing little GREEN(!) Spudgy again.

[@Seonnie]

Martina, this video was simply magical. ✨The nostalgia and pure joy on your face visiting your old spots was amazing. You’ve always done such an amazing job at documenting your adventures and in a way, they felt like my old spots you were revisiting too. I was fighting back tears big time when you revisited the school. (It was wild to me that I was in high school when you were teaching and now I’m in my thirties. Haha time flies!) Thanks for making this, for making living abroad seem less scary, and making simple things in life seem like they were touched by magic. I hope you have an awesome day! ✨✨✨

[@idorianch]

I’m just another one of those old old viewers that’s crying over this video, nice to see we are quite a few. Ive grown with these videos, I went trough different cities and jobs and also through a divorce and Martina has always been a constant ladder for me❤ and for so many others❤❤❤

[@airwavesintheair]

Girlfriend, I am SO PROUD of you for doing this! You are a wonderful, creative, kind individual. Thank you for sharing this with us, and I hope you keep finding the rainbow that comes from the rain. You deserve nothing but happiness and light!

[@tinyloophole]

I used to watch you all the way back then!!! I remember I got in trouble watching your videos in 11th grade during math class, hahaha! It’s so nice to see you back there and it brings back so many happy memories for us too! We love ya!

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

Way when your channel FIRST started, I found your videos and got a job in Bucheon! It was 2009 and because of your channel.

[@culinarycaravan]

That you had the courage to return amazes. Bitter-sweet to be sure. So many wonderful remember when's will get you through. 💪❤

[@pollypocket2282]

OG EYK viewer here. Martina introduced me to South Korea and K-pop… so glad she is making new memories! Did you meet up with any old friends or students? Lee Hi?!? RIP Spudgy… I still have the CD with your original songs and Spudgy song!

[@kristingraham83]

My first ever EYK video was the washing machine one. I was teaching ESL level 1 in the US for the first time. It made me feel seen. Seeing you back in your old stomping grounds makes my heart happy. Thanks for the memories!

[@luciarose2734]

its so heartwarming to see you recall your days in bucheon so fondly. i've been watching eyk (almost) since the beginning and its crazy to see how much you and bucheon have changed since then!!

[@LucyGem98]

This video feels like returning to my inner child. I used to watch your videos back when you lived in Bucheon and it made me want to move to Korea one day. 13 or so years later, I now live in Seoul and work in a lovely school. So much of the things you taught and talked about in your videos I carry with me now. I'd love to visit bucheon at some point

[@vonlipi]

What a lovely video! It made me emotional as well…seeing Spudgy…big hugs to you ❤

[@SAIVSS]

OMFG I choked at the part where Martina says MOLAYO to get away with breaking some rules... which is totally something I do here and there over here in the US HAHAHAHA

[@KingKogi]

Haha 😂 it’s our secret power “I don’t know! I don’t understand!”

[@ms.tamara98]

I haven’t watched your channel in awhile thanks to my ADHD making KZbin hard, but I’m glad this is what I came back to. Your editing skills have stayed TOP notch and your laugh has so much life!! You are clearly so genuine and these memories were beautiful. I am glad you never let life’s bumps get in the way of your happiness or love for your city. Now I wanna visit Bucheon!!!

[@DianaS586]

Seeing you get emotional about those days made me cry. But love what you said about not focusing on the negative things and only on the good things. I know you're in a completely different place in your life now which is great but I will always look back fondly on those EYK days - donating for the EYK Studio, sending fanmail to Korea, and dragging my older brother to your meetup in Santa Monica. I lost my older brother a few months ago and even though EYK ended, I'll always remember that as one of the things I shared with my brother. Thank you for this video!

[@ELTExperiences]

So nice that you came back to visit the original place where your story of Korea started. Thank you for sharing. The music announcing the oncoming arrival of a train at 1:46 was very comforting though. If you have a chance, please visit Daejeon! It's a brilliant city and I am really happy here.

[@locNguyen-jb1vt]

Missed you good to see you back

[@mrrayyanharies]

Gurllll you got us all emotional! Look how far you have come, Martina!

[@dwan_herself]

Super proud of ya, gurl. ^_^ Nice to revisit with you!

[@krisztidavid7725]

EYK taught me to see different cultures with open hearth and mind! I used to live in India during ur EYK time and whenever I was low, I used to put on an EYK video, and u could make me feel good abt everything I was experiencing. Watching this video is the sweetest gift I got! Thank u sooo much!

[@tiffanyhernandez8102]

Wow this was like visiting an old friend but that old friend is a city that I’ve never been to but have vicariously gotten to know cuz of you. Thanks for allowing that privilege, can’t wait to one day actually visit. Safe travels Martina!

[@InfinityPets]

Isn’t it crazy your students are probably close to their 30s now, proud to see how much you’ve grown throughout the years Martina 🫶

[@mieldor76]

I visited my Japanese hometown after 5 years. My barista was still there at the cafe that I visited every day! She said my order before I opened my mouth and I bloody lost it! 🥲🥲🥲

[@kayAc92]

You're such a strong woman Martina, I am genuinely inspired by you! Keep making those sweet memories girl!