Saying Goodbye to My Korean Mother - "aka DAN" KOREAN ADOPTEE DOC Pt. 8

[@ariasaku5838]

Did anyone else cry when Dan and his birth mom were holding hands and also when he started crying. 😥

[@Karen77693]

I cried like a baby.!!!!!! T.T

[@dinh5532]

+Arri34 I was an emotional wreck!!!!

[@BebeBoi674]

+Arri34 No, I looked away every single time those moments would happen, the ninja's onions didn't get me!!!! Never!!!!

[@xtecniikx]

+Arri34 Yes , Most def. i felt every moment and everything he was feeling like i was saying goodbye to my own mother.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Arri34 came close.

[@gdumaguing]

i cried watching his mom. it was not her choice to be separated. I couldn't stand when a mom cries like that. I hope you'll visit your biological mom again Dan.

[@ItsMaarrr]

I could feel the heartbreak when you and your mom were saying your goodbyes. It must have been like she was losing you all over again.

[@elizabethjanyce5011]

True

[@emilylayla8473]

I know cause its like a long distance and sad she has not seen him in years

[@Horrortelltales]

I don't claim to know why she was giving him up for adoption, quite sure there were many factors involved. But i would feel devastated if i knew that my mother had me and my twin brother but chose to give me away, i would never get over that frustration. But that was her and the fathers choice, there is no wrong and right in that but they were the only ones responsible for that.

[@jamielee1007]

they explained why he was given up for adoption in the documentary... when dan and his twin were born their parents were extremely poor. the father came home after work and found his pregnant wife collapsed on the floor unconscious. he took her to a hospital where she gave birth and then went in a coma. dan was very sickly when he was born (just look at the current the size difference between the identical twins) the father then had to make some hard choices; he had a very sick wife, newborn twins, one of whom was very sick, and he was poor. korea was also not nearly as wealthy and advanced as it is today so the resources and facilities available to help dan were limited. the father then made the decision to put dan up for adoption both because he hoped dan would receive better medical attention. the mother woke up from her coma and dan was already gone.

[@Naamy19X9]

@@jamielee1007 Dear Lord, no wonder she is so heartbroken.

[@Loriani93]

I love that ki seong came to visit Dan in the US! For him it must have been crazy too cause if he was the sick twin this could've been his life..

[@stephantee7356]

+Loriani93 ikr

[@solarmkarus2845]

Was dan the sick one at birth or ki seong?

[@Loriani93]

Fred Walsh dan!

[@user-fv4ux4gq2p]

@@Loriani93 what was he sick with?

[@Loriani93]

@@user-fv4ux4gq2p uhm, I don't know, I think he was just a sickly baby? Like, weak and just generally not very healthy? He talks about it in one of these episodes!

[@Arctophilist]

This is such a good documentary, heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time!

[@tasha1290]

June 2020

[@cutiepiebby]

I've been watching this series like once a year since it got aired~

[@jenniferjones4249]

Yep watching it in October 2020

[@annetillman5378]

Yeah, it's official, my heart was just ripped out of my chest. I felt so sorry for his biological Mother because I feel they had no other choice but to give him up for adoption even though they didn't want to. However, if ever 2 people were meant to be parents, it was his adoptive Mother and Father. You can tell he had a great life and the love you can see in their eyes for him was just so special and real. The home video of when they took him home was what affected me the most.

[@jimmy89858307]

+I Am Real Very well said.

[@smoothingmusic5010]

why did they give him away then?

[@1412Bunny]

in earlier parts of the documentary it was explained. bio parents were super poor, one day the father came home to find his wife unconsious after giving birth to twins 2 months premature. eventually one twin was healthy enough to leave the hospital but the other (dan) was still very sick. the choice was made to put dan up for adoption since the father had to care for a very sick wife and infant son and they were poor so they thought dan would get better care for his health problems and better opportunities with an adopted family. also you can tell that dan must have had a lot of health problems when he was a baby, since he and his brother are identical twins but have such a big height difference.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Anne Tillman well the birth mother was not given a choice. he was taken from her, which was heart wrenching.

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Bunny1412 thanks for explaining bc I couldn' figure it out. just such a shame really. glad he at least ended up in good hands but still sad.

[@purplepinjacorns7]

Watching this I always wondered why Dan never cried but when he did I just cried with him. I can't imagine all the emotion he bottled up on that journey and when he let it out it was just bittersweet. I loved watching you journey Dan and I can't wait to see just what happens next. Love you

[@Mickimoss]

purplepinjacorns7yea, it exploded at the end. Best of luck to everyone.

[@bwibwi5]

When I adopt my kids in the future, I am going to make sure I help them become included in their native culture, perhaps also learn the language. I want them to keep their heritage as well. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world, Dan. You're a great person.

[@niajef]

+Cindy Le there was a story covered by just kidding news, these parents tried to do that, but raised a korean kid chinese, LOL...so make sure u know what he actually is first...

[@moniaomar1548]

+niajef Omg you saw that to lol I was watching it when jknews were talking about it I kinda felt sad for the parents struggling through that then later to find out he wasn't Chinese😂

[@niajef]

+monia omar well to be objective tho, it doesnt make any diff, at least i dont think, cuz he had no outside influence whatsoever, and since his physical appearance matched up, there shouldnt be any interference where he finds it hard to learn chinese, but feels drawn towards korean, or something like that...i dont THINK there should be any kind of mental attraction towards korean culture just cuz he has korean blood, i feel all those things come from how u were raised...and plus, u know all the koreans and japanese were once chinese, like a few thousand yrs ago...

[@moniaomar1548]

niajef Wow I never really new they were all one years ago thanks for your opinion:)

[@reflectionsinthebible3579]

Cindy Le maybe adopt a family instead and help a mother keep her baby.

[@connieholt3006]

thanks for sharing your story. I adopted a baby boy from Taegu S Korea in 1976 and never regretted the day that I brought him home. He has blessed me with 5 grandchildren. Hearing your story brought back lots of memories of my year in S Korea and the blessing of raising my son!

[@coppersulphate002]

+Connie Holt With all due respect but this about Dan and his story finding his biological parents. Adoptive parents' story is a different narrative to the one presented here

[@silverbat5873]

@@coppersulphate002 Way to not have any compassion or common sense.

[@elonmusketeeeeer]

@@coppersulphate002 Your comment is 3 years old and people still find your comment is shit.

[@famousamos]

Bittersweet ending.

[@nourmal1950]

I guess all good things must come to an end...

[@guchisushi]

I was crying as soon as I saw Dan and his birth mom were entering the airport holding hands.

[@hhaannggrryy]

me too

[@ariasaku5838]

Same

[@jazzminb]

I think I've seen the airport scene about 4 times and I cry every time. I feel so bad for Dan's birth mother.

[@teensrox90]

Does he ever say why she had to give him up??

[@jazzminb]

teensrox90 Yeah - it was something about his birth mother being very ill after giving birth and his birth father had to make the choice of giving one child up because they couldn't afford both. It wasn't until after the fact that his birth mother found out that one of her babies was put up for adoption. It seems like that was one of the most painful things in her life to have happened

[@jazzminb]

BDSandM Not only the separation but she didn't even get a say in the matter. I understand the birth dad had to make a hard choice - but even still it must have tore her apart. The blessing is she got to see her baby again and reconnect.

[@rosemary1215]

I hope Dan can learn Korean. When they in the airport crying, this breaks my heart. Their mother and son but can't understand each other.

[@byunghwara]

Tragic.

[@SirAgravaine]

The tears! Did Kiseong know that you (Dan) existed before you sought communication? Did either of you ever feel like there should be another you?

[@ISATV]

he did not! He found out about me about two weeks prior

[@15leahbailey]

It's crazy that they're identical twins! They are are quite different in height and weight, not to mention their profoundly different physical features. Just shows how much the environment affects our lives.

[@klee4klee]

Just one coincident. There are many cases where identical twins raised in two different environments, but they are almost identical. I truly believe it's up to some gene composition on how much each individual are affected by the environment. Each twin will be different. So this one incident won't conclude any result.

[@winstonmitchell5605]

I think Dan mentioned in an early episode that he had braces and his brother didn't. Braces will dramatically change facial features.

[@rociocastillon932]

i like how your brother still came to visit u. he got to teach u about his world and u could show him yours ^^ *i cried ;w;*

[@margaretsiu1750]

im sure i saw dans twin at a shopping centre here in Perth, Western Australia today!

[@ISATV]

you did! he lives in perth now!

[@NameePark]

you shoulda said hi !

[@Claudia-le4le]

omg did you say hi?!?!

[@tibbar101]

ISAtv I KNEW IT! I thought i saw him too, but thought nah... can't be..

[@OhChopazz]

Omg!!! When i watched these videos... I thought "hey isnt that the waiter in gangnam restaurant in waterford???! But nahhh cant be!" But wow!!! So he is???

[@listentofiddlepipes]

I cried. As a fellow adoptee, you have my utmost respect, Dan.

[@gracepyon0518]

I cried so hard watching Dan cry with his biological mom at the airport. ;( Breaks my heart! =(

[@saeedh24]

omgg his brother came to America!! how cute!! did not expect that

[@reservoirman]

my heart goes out to the adoptees, their birth families, and adopted families.

[@umayusu]

:'O ... I'm so happy Kiseong went to America too. It was a very satisfying conclusion. My prayers are with you and your family (adoptive and biological) xxx

[@alisademi6327]

i am a mother of teenage fraternal twins so i totally empathize with ur mom she must have felt such a void and loss til she saw you again.but she must b so proud of you as well and how well you grew up.😊 it is incredible how ur brother grew up in such a different environment but has so many similarities in interests and characteristics to u. both of you have such swag.😆 btw i love ur mom and dad, i m glad u grew up in a house of love♡ thank you for sharing your story.

[@Notyourmomma300]

I'm a mom and I could only imagine what she was feeling. For him, for everyone. So emotional. Cried like a baby. Thanks for sharing!

[@zacefronissohot20]

Thats pretty cool that his adoptive parents videotaped when they were bringing him home :)

[@itsonlystardust]

In the end it was sweet how the adult brothers played on the playground together, it made me think of as if they were kids and never separated. Great story, thanks for sharing.

[@kimimiralte3787]

Dan is so special he has two sets of parents who love him so much!

[@holaphoebe]

That airport scene with Dan's biological mom...so sad!!! I'm glad Kiseong got to visit Dan in LA though!

[@quocanhly7972]

I got mixed feeling at the end of the video, crying when he and his mom saying goodbye at the airport then smiling when I watched the welcoming footage of his family in USA showing how much they has treasured and loved him a lot since the very beginning, and a lovely ending when his brother came to visit him.

[@nytecrawlr]

so heartbreaking to see his biological mom crying

[@sfdave65]

I did reply to someone elses comment below, but I just wanted to say, I think the best moments of all the documentary episodes were the final minutes of the final episode. Just music and Dan and his brother. No talking, just them.

[@ISATV]

appreciate your feedback!

[@magicleo]

Such a beautiful story ! Hope more and more adoptees get to have a beautiful reunion like this

[@MsJoto33]

I cried a little bit when your biological mother was saying goodbye. Thanks for sharing your journey.♥

[@frozensky]

man i cried so much when she said baby dont cry im heartbroken!!! i cant imagine what it must felt like for both of them :( great story!!! I hope u have went back to visit them or they came to USA to visit you and your family!

[@heenayoon]

MiszAlicia A better translation is actually: “baby don’t cry, my heart aches so much if you do.”

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

Poor mom, being a mom myself understand exactly how she felt, its very heartbreaking to watch them saying goodbye. I can never give up my child...she must have been through a lot.

[@StephRandom]

especially since it wasn't her that decided to put him up for adoption... getting out of the hospital and knowing you're only bringing one son home because someone else decided to put your other child up for adoption due to the financial burden. ... i can't even imagine.

[@ThinnkTwicce]

I got tears. ); I am part of the adoptee family. My mom was adopted, and hardly anyone on her biological side knew she even existed until she finally got all the information together to find her biological mom. It really is kinda cool having three grandmas (well, 2, dads mom past away). However, I dont feel part of any of my thre families. All I really have is mom, dad, and brother. I can feel Dan so much. I've always wanted to have another family to belong to. Congrats Dan! It's so beautiful seeing you and your twin becoming brothers, it really touched me.

[@TVTara]

Oh god, I just cried so much at the ending. Great video!

[@yesibeleza]

I have cried so much with this story my eyes are swollen! To see his biological mom crying while he leaves was heartbreaking. Thinking that maybe she felt like she was being separated from him once again. So painful! I really hope there is another episode where we can know if he kept in touch with them. Amazing story!

[@dananagata3799]

Oh Dan this was such an emotionally, personal story that you were so kind in sharing us^^ The emotions were just honest and real its amazing seeing you travel to a Country that you barely knew but that's your homeland. I cried throughout the series seeing the hard things especially with your mother. When you were at the airport you both just started to cry and when she said "Don't cry" damn I just cried because it must be really hard leaving your mom to go back and really makes me heartbroken

[@LynneBat]

I think this is the first episode where we actually see that this has truly had an impact on Dan. He was so stoic in all of the other episodes -- wanted facts, evidence -- it was all in his head. I think this is the first time he showed (probably unwittingly) in front of the camera that this experience actually moved him on a different level.

[@baiponnn]

This documentary about Dan meeting his Biological family and what he went through to go meet them is such a beautiful story. Also, I cried when Dan and his biological mom were crying at the airport.

[@missmelon28]

Seeing the video when Dan first met his adopted parent in airport. He was so well loved. Im so glad

[@hotteststarlight3629]

I am pretty sure there were less family footage because they wanna keep it private. Maybe his family were not comfortable being on the camera. We only see like 3-4 minutes but that doesnt means he spent less time with his family. Lets all be positive.

[@Sanfranshelley]

It’s July 2019 & I just now discovered this series & completed it! It's so sweet ✌️😊🤟Who else just started watching?

[@H20revolution]

i feel liek this show was more about meeting other adoptees than meeting his adopted parents...

[@bloodykats]

I think it's because his parents wasn't comfortable with being filmed in the beginning, so there isn't much footage, but I'm sure there was a lot more emotional turmoil and engagement behind the cameras :)

[@triciatran99]

this whole series made me cry. especially the episode when Dan went back to visit his foster mother who took care of him as an infant. I wish Dan the best of luck throughout his life. 😊❤️ best wishes

[@kimmeeCheah]

Hope there is an update of this story

[@ISATV]

coming soon!

[@kimmeeCheah]

Cannot wait

[@jnc-rs6fk]

ISAtv any updates yet?? I'm excited to see more of what happened post-documentary :)

[@7chillgo777]

+ISAtv is there an update?

[@Jysc332]

+emily peraza goto the channel "off the great wall"! Dan does an update video there! :D

[@selah._]

This made me burst into tears!

[@koolkatrocker]

I'm really hoping that Dan is still in touch with his biological family. I mean with that emotional goodbye with his mother and family in general and that bond with his brother, It would be right to stay in touch with them and be able to go visit them again.

[@mitzelie9432]

Happy to see that his his brother Kiseong had the chance to go to LA and meet dan Adoptee mother :)

[@kingelessar]

woah i just found this out in 2016

[@kenziwalk3r]

Same with me :)

[@annahi017]

Same!

[@Bianca-fu1jb]

me too

[@Emmand-bc6pk]

kingelessar same

[@NamuBang]

kingelessar me too! Today and I think I am watching backwards

[@cche16]

i lost it when he finally broke down and the shock wore off. he won't be with them anymore and who knows when he'll be back after finding them. it all came crashing down on him at once. he immediately went to his mom for comfort and her telling him don't cry, i'm heartbroken then breaking down because it's like losing him again... that destroyed me. im so happy his brother visited him. i hope they're all doing well

[@twoyoung59]

1년전에 1편부터 보고 또 보는데 볼때마다 울음ㅠㅠ 너무 감동이에요 서로의 삶일수 있었던 지나온 서로의 삶을 공유한다는게 굉장히 큰 의미인듯 해요! 영상 편집도 너무 잘되어서 빠져서 봤어요!

[@coolitz]

I enjoyed watching your Adoption Documentary. It tickled my heartstrings. LOL

[@motohyun9359]

Dans mom's said to him. Inthe airport to say goodbye Her heart isl tearling a part.

[@mangolovefahrenheit]

It's so nice to see your brother visiting you as well.. this whole documentary made me so tearful

[@woomung]

Awwww... I love that you invited your brother to your home in US and introduced him to your family. That is sweet moments ♡

[@stylishbunny6854]

Wow! Dan you are strong! It was very touching story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Himawarifair]

This journey of ur life so beautiful Dan thanx for sharing it with us. I'm happy for u really happy.(i'm crying)

[@karatepop]

I don't know if it's because my son just turned one or what, but ugh. My heart is breaking so much for your poor biological mother. I can't even imagine. And those babies in the centre! I wish I were a bajillionaire. I wish there weren't a stigma for orphaned/adopted people anywhere. I feel so much for both of your mums. Thank you for sharing this with everyone - my husband and I have talked about adopting at some point (further down the road when we have, y'know, money) and it was good to see this whole process.

[@krisssssten2223]

I really love that he was able to really able to connect with his brother, this whole documentary just made me really happy! So happy for you Dan!

[@esthermerllina5883]

i dont know why , Im crying so hard.. 😭

[@dragonboy718]

so glad it finally hit you, very touching....

[@cielamour88]

Ending was perfect! That his brother in turn got to see Dans life in America :) i hope they continue to get closer!

[@neesie1308]

Mother finally got to hold/hug her baby....priceless!!!!

[@Angelika5378]

the good bye was so sad... i'm literary sitting in front of my computer and i'm crying... But I'm really happy that Dan could meet his biological family and now has 2 homes and families ^^

[@xSoupyTwist]

Fantastic documentary. I'd also like to recognize the cameramen and editors for how respectful they were of this entire experience. Respectful of Dan, his family, his biological family, and his fellow adoptees. You can see it in their camera work and the way the editors pieced it together.

[@Kdavxo]

Really enjoyed this series! Congrats Dan !

[@JLFranc000]

as an adoptee who never met my biological family, it was amazing witnessing the connection to your biological family. I am extremely happy for you.

[@teacherxtraveler]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. It was very touching and I'm glad that Dan got to meet his family. He his very blessed to have two mothers that love him so much! Best wishes to all xo

[@PearlF1966]

So happy for you that you have 2 sets of parents who love you.

[@amyrka]

What an emotional, powerful story. I especially cherished your time with your bio-ma and twin! Thank you for sharing these precious moments of your life with us. Wishing you and your entire family the very best--I am forever moved by what was shared in this documentary. So looking forward to what lies ahead in your journey! I wish you happiness. Stay courageous:)

[@leeesile]

The ending made me cry so much... seeing Dan & his mom cry...omg.. the tears

[@MsLovieDovie24]

Aww! I hate good byes.. it hard. My eyes got watery when Dan said good bye to his mom at the airport. What a great a story! I enjoy it. I'm happy Kiseong came to visit Dan. Almost didn't recognize him with that mohawk. Lol. Again congratulation to Dan! 😁

[@let_your_weird_light_shine_2.0]

Okay. That made me cry.

[@jubri88]

What a story...there's a pile of tissues full of tears next to me right now. I will stay tuned for as long as this story continues. I still want updates when you two are wrinkly gray-haired twin grandpas!

[@jamesmcneils]

HUL! As a half Korean woman looking to adopt, this hit so many emotions for me. I feel the heart of each member of this triad and am so glad that you, Dan, have found an Asian community as well as two families that love you whole heartedly. My mom and I hold hands in public all the time, it was so sweet to her holding yours and your sister's! Happy one year anniversary of your publish date - that's Daebok!!

[@prettyboujee369]

This was absolutely beautiful! 💖💖💖 #rainingundermyeyelids

[@flipevent]

That goodbye legit made me cry. Oh man. The feels.

[@AngieMahalKitaLa]

Wow this was great. Very emotional omg i lost it when dan cried honestly gosh this was just im speechless lol

[@lilypops49]

i cried when dan and his biological mom had to part. amazing series :')

[@1286201]

LOL his brother was wearing GD&TOP beats earphones, the TOP edition

[@wokwithwong]

At 9:19 the floor gate of tears broke wide opened...for anyone watching.

[@EmilyPetersenHomemaking]

So many tears....

[@OmwanaX]

Especially when either she or he said, "I am hearbroken." That was heart-wrenching.

[@Angeleoclan]

Finally Dan let those tears flow freely. Your mom must felt your deep emotions by then. I am so happy for you.

[@Haruta18]

Thank you Dan, for taking us along with you on this amazing journey. I'm adopted myself, and it's amazing to see someone go though the process of finding their biological family. Thank you.

[@ISATV]

Thank you for watching! we really appreciate it!

[@PeachesNSweetness05]

the moment between dan and his mother was perfectly captured. It was very touching and the music was perfect. I'm really glad he was able to connect with his biological family.

[@immaperson]

Saw this documentary link through eyk. Dan, thanks for sharing such a wonderful and emotional story as you went on this journey. There is much to cherish and be thankful for in life.

[@PvtHerr]

Seems like he undoubtly left a piece of his heart in Korea. I enjoyed it.

[@angelkim.9549]

He looks really good in a tank top 😍🔥

[@sheilaadlawan9377]

This was sooo good! It was so emotionally beautiful! It cracks me up that Kiseong loves his harem pants!

[@deeeeeeezzzzaaaa]

His story is beautiful, loved it.

[@truelove7407]

Everyone in the world should have so much love in their lives.

[@Chuucarmen]

bawling at the end omg.

[@JoannaYang1985]

When Dan started crying, I just lost it. I miss my mom.

[@zenau6033]

I just found out about this in 2017... It's really a very good inspiring true story...

[@lelindy]

I absolutely loved this story. I cried so much, and we could see how hurt Dan's biological mom has been all these years apart from him, it shows in her eyes. And of course, how much she loves him. I am also really happy to see that even with all these sad things, Dan got a super family in America that raised him with a lot of love. It makes me feel really happy for him.

[@dddddddddddddddddddddddddennis]

It can't be over ;o

[@NinaInthaWorld]

Wow, this was an incredibly emotional documentary for me to watch. Beautifully told. I hope Dan can continue his relationship with his biological family and adopted family for the rest of his life. Dan and Kiseong's relationship is so amazing!

[@mrYang9]

thank you ISA and Dan for bring us on this journey with you just

[@ISATV]

Appreciate it Daniel!

[@Madesobe]

It's beautiful to see you share your biological mom AND adoptive mom's sensitivity. What a journey. Hope you're always surrounded by that much love Dan ♡