The Final Days Before Entering Korea’s Mandatory Military Service | ASIAN BOSS

[@AsianBoss]

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[@rozhin6055]

Why is the videos' quality so low?!

[@tieiatalks]

Asian Boss I believe it gives young people a respect, discipline and love of country. Freedom isn’t free. If you deploy, it certainly gives you an appreciation for your homeland.

[@MahoLilith253]

@@rozhin6055 why you need to put ?! behind? like chill the f out

[@rozhin6055]

@@MahoLilith253 =))) I'm not angry I was just wondering why the video quality was low! It's on 480 and can't be changed. I think you need to chill 😂😂

[@o.g.millennials]

@@tieiatalks As if they didn't already have that.

[@carmendelcastillo7724]

I hope we get a video of him once he's out.

[@pickledginger5876]

Carmen Del Castillo - an interview after boot camp would be great, so we can see any physical changes - and again after he's out. When I was a teen, I had friends join the marines - they came out transformed into steel. It was crazy hard work and dedication on their part!

[@Leanzazzy]

Yeah, let's keep our fingers crossed.

[@diggerkran]

I was just thinking that :)

[@lalalalalalalala5636]

We’ll see him after 2 years.

[@callofdanmaku-edition-838]

Let's hope he doesn't get killed. Though being beaten in there is a totally different story...

[@davids5400]

Fun fact, they'll actually shave his head bald at basic training! They shave everyone's hair down to 1 mm when you get there. I remember everyone just sitting around silently rubbing our newly shaved heads, look at each other, then burst out laughing only to get yelled at soon after. Good times.

[@terrenceescarda8951]

do they still accept trainess during december?

[@king.kthebest6158]

Did you watch the video.

[@davids5400]

@@terrenceescarda8951 They accept people every month afaik and you can choose which month you'll start by timing when you apply. After a test and physical exam (and if there's no problems), you're assigned a date to report to your respective branch's basic training - which is generally within the following month. There are slightly less people starting in the winter cause they'd prefer to go through basic when it's warmer, but it really depends on an individual's schedule (the time of year they plan to return to university or work etc).

[@davids5400]

@King.K The Best Yes edit: I don’t think you understand my comment. The length of his hair in the video (after his friend shaved it) is still considered too long at basic and they will shave it down when he gets there. Everyone including people who came with buzzcuts.

[@Noobgaming2]

David S pretty sure they shave every recruits head in almost every first world country when they go to boot camp

[@j.f.4765]

Hopefully there will be a continuation after he finishes his mandatory service.

[@fourthpanda]

Hopefully he makes it through.

[@리준-e3z]

I'm a korean woman. and have two younger brothers. both of them sreved in the army for almost 2 years. I remember that day when my first younger brother left home to joining the army, my mother burst into tears and then she hardly had any meals for a few days an account of missing him. she missed him every day. she was so worried about what he went through in the army. for example lynched by his boss(superior), a firearm accident, committing suicide and so on. all of the korean parants who send their sons to the military have the same feeling and sadness. some boys end up committing suicide in the military. I bet You guys actually know that reasons without my explaining. I really really respect korean boys, korean soldiers.

[@ceberios]

thats so sad , I hope the two Koreas reunite so this ends and every Korean live happy and peacefully in the Korean peninsula

[@성이름-w6g9h]

ㅋ

[@alexasiri171]

@@성이름-w6g9h 웃지마

[@usedtobemyself]

I hope your brothers come/came home healthy ♡

[@alanasgf]

Why do some suicide I really don't understand?? sorry if I am disrespecting I don't know anything about it that's why.

[@tieiatalks]

His buddy LOVED shaving his head! Too cute.

[@boysteacher3818]

Yaoi sex already?

[@lillievonleipzig4728]

I’m offended that S Korea only conscripts men

[@ljyljy88]

@@boysteacher3818 wtf

[@zavrina21]

@@lillievonleipzig4728 women can join as well

[@kingjb808]

@@zavrina21 Not as a conscripted soldier but as an officer. Who would join as a soldier when they only get about $400 a month and get zero respect from people?

[@punnasri9854]

Am I the only one who thinks he fits his shaved head. He looks so adorable, and good luck on his military time.

[@sacausa]

I agree

[@pickledginger5876]

Made him cuter!

[@davids5400]

They'll shave his head bald when he gets to basic training. Not shiny bald but like 1-2mm.

[@Aeyaoo_11]

He'll get his head shaved bald

[@takethatfan1]

I thought the same thing when I saw him after getting his head shaved.

[@timewornwhale6402]

1 year and 6 months is a hop, skip, and a jump in terms of a volunteer enlistment, but an eternity if it's mandatory

[@helo7woo348]

I heard in North Korea it's 10 years mandatory

[@mihaelabarlovic4139]

I korean mandatory is 2 years but it looks like it depends

[@gjithqka.kalonn]

helo7woo Yes, South Korea has two years of mandatory enlistment, while in North Korea it's 10 years, however many volunteer and perfer to do more years in North since there are a lot of benefits that they get which they don't have in everyday life.

[@tulfosakalam3225]

If South Korea wanted to be south Korea till the end Mandatory military service is a must Kim is getting fatter he will ear south kor alive

[@thestifmeister2905]

@Eugene Zheng Eh you, knock it down and carry on 50!

[@donyconjux1]

It's videos like this that makes me thankful that there isn't a need for our military to force us to do this. War is a terrible thing to experience and I wish the people that go in as soldiers come out of it as good as they came in. Thanks again Asian Boss!

[@greenergrass4060]

Same. For a lot of people these days, war is pointless. And for good reason.

[@Name-jw4sj]

If only the United States takes that advice. Technically the United States right now is in war with eight different countries.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Believe me, good comes from challenges. War is terrible. And you must make friends with your fears and enemies.

[@brennathecatlover4360]

At least it’s a year and a half if you’re in the army

[@tektitestomp240p8]

@@memyselfandi8544 what? like PTSD?

[@kuchuyobenai9461]

I love how they all start petting him

[@lenyekpenyek]

Something most S. Korean men will go through as part of their life. But his positivity, his friends support and knowing there will always be someone waiting for him once its over is the strongest motivation for him to go through this successfully. Great video as always asian boss. Thanks

[@Yuhon100]

Especially living in country like South Korea, when men turned 18 or onwards they have to give away 18 months or 2 years of their lives with no outsiders to do national service for their country. As we all know, two two Koreas are technically at war against each other so they need able body men to serve and protect their country.

[@gloriamanampan9389]

He looks younger in his shaved head....and handsome too. I noticed that hair style in korea for ladies and men had to have bangs all the time.

[@HBYoutube1]

They love to cover their foreheads. They feel like exposing it makes them look strange. So bangs help hide it.

[@annie_xo]

I thought it looked good on him too!

[@HBYoutube1]

@@Hope-le8lh When in the past was it never a trend?

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

Quite interesting that you think he looked younger, here in Asia exposing the forehead makes us look older as we tend to have a high hairline for both male and females. It makes us look like we are balding even if we're not so men and women both prefer bangs.

[@okiean1321]

H B we Asians don’t like receding hairlines

[@abner1153]

Here in Brazil the demand for young people who want to enlist is very high. So because of that they reject anyone with a tattoo, damaged teeth, long hair, etc. When I enlisted I was rejected for having *braces* on... 😅

[@greenergrass4060]

Howabout people with glasses?

[@abner1153]

@@greenergrass4060 Glasses are allowed

[@Geraldo9850]

You can ask weather or not you want to enlist. I rejected, so yeah Im chill. U still have to do the examination and the whole process.

[@Jprager]

Abner I thought it was still a requirement in Brazil wasn’t it?

[@RenaG]

@@Geraldo9850 Saying you dont wish to enlist doesnt necessarily mean you're not gonna get drafted lmao

[@TheRealHonestT]

My friend is texting me about his military service right now. He's stuck in a subway on night shift :(

[@YKDDS91]

Then he is one of the lucky ones that get put in such places (assisting government offices, doing clerical works, etc.). You gotta be grade 3 or above (some form of handicap) on your physical to get posted to such places.

[@lucas9269]

Why can't a police officer guard the subway? o.0

[@gyrthez246]

@청년위 How do you feel about the people that don't do the mandatory service? How is that usually seen by others? And also, how do you feel about women not being required to enlist the same as men?

[@xfirefox_x]

@청년위 You can't leave bases on Saturdays and Sundays?

[@Mari-hb5do]

I can only imagine what hardships they experience, especially regarding mental health. For those who really aren’t made for it they end up with quite a trauma. I have a Korean friend who jokingly says he experiences recurring nightmares from the time he served and even though he’s saying this with a smile on his face you really can tell he’s not okay, but the stigma towards those who are mentally ill is high in countries like South Korea so they might feel hesitant to seek a therapist.

[@Ashpasko8434]

I'm happy that he has a friend like you. as an ex - soldier ( Israeli - 2 years mandatory service as well) that means a lot, to know that there is someone who can see he's pain. It's hard, I have friends that never got back to themselves...3 years and then you need to forget everything. PTSD is an illness that people need to know and accept ( as an illness, as something real), but even in my own country - people don't get help until it's too late. I hope that's he's getting better, that he know he got your back.

[@rittamkhandai4201]

@@Ashpasko8434 israel is not a real country tho,what you did is just war crime

[@allyvestal2023]

This just made me really sad. My boyfriend is Korean and he's going into the military soon.

[@greenergrass4060]

Aaaw good luck to him!

[@lennah_g]

Wish him the best of luck *화이팅!*

[@Name-jw4sj]

You guys might as well just break up now lol.

[@lennah_g]

@@Name-jw4sj please don't say that

[@Name-jw4sj]

Kpop For Life lmao I was just joking 🙃

[@ichiryoka88]

This why i like Asian boss, for. Interesting videos like this

[@NicholasYg]

Should do one for Singapore. It's mandatory service here as well

[@PrograError]

If I'm not wrong, those "enlisting" now should be the 99' - 01' with a few older boys like 96' and 97' due to deferments (you are only allowed to defer up till just before university, those who came in later are most likely those who ended in ITE after secondary school but progress good enough to get into poly and higher NITEC (presumed you ended in the NITEC course first) so those who deferred for the max is bout 4 years behind the peers (presumed the max amount which is bout 6 years.)

[@krakent8791]

Too small to get noticed.

[@PrograError]

@@krakent8791 is it tho? singapore is pretty well know right now due to corona...

[@tulfosakalam3225]

It's also mandatory in pH to those who want too 😁😁😄😄😄

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

@Eugene Zheng Korean service is far more intense than Singapore's, all we do here is sit in the bunk and wait, waste time for 2 years and then another 10 years of more time wasting. Koreans go through far more intense training because they are literally always on the verge of war with North Korea.

[@jmgirard7]

Will there be another video when he gets out? Side note: wasnt expecting to see dude with the neck tattoo. 👌

[@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween]

I was wondering what you were talking about but I just saw it!

[@GALATIG313]

@Angelica and you realize there is a possibility north a south Korea really do trade blows and ignite a full on war........like your chance of getting killed by a cow is slim its never 0, same with the military

[@manwithdatbag4307]

aud loves life I heard some makes career out of it so it is a possibility

[@manwithdatbag4307]

Angelica you do realize ur saying he’s weak and he won’t go on deployments for the UN?

[@GabrielaHernandez-ii4iy]

I agree....

What a beautifully soft spoken gentleman. Really like this interviewer too. Western "macho" men could learn a thing or two.

[@duckmeat4674]

Who are you comparing it to? Who is this western macho man?

[@shlongli1606]

Duck Meat trump

[@duckmeat4674]

@@shlongli1606 that might be just you projecting

[@AfricanZebra3000]

Seriously, asian boss... i can't thank you enough for the type of content you guys make, it's absolutely legendary, especially for someone who lives in Romania :)

[@thatcanadiangrandma]

Oh...i feel like giving him a hug! He seems like such a sweet man...very cute. I hope he came back safe and sound, ready to realise his dreams.

[@MrEmilybabi]

I'm about to bawl my eyes out from watching this! They're so commendable!

[@NorthernThaiGardenGuy]

Would love to see a follow-up with this young man when he discharges. Maybe you guys can do that?

[@coyharlingen]

this is really eye opening and sad. It is at that age/phase in life where you can learn so much about yourself, work on your passion and create good memories. The military should be optional, not mandatory and that goes for everywhere. It must be so stifling and mentally draining for a lot of people, not every man is made for that 'military' life style.

[@vacefron7835]

To all my Korean Brothers in the Army Salute from Greece you are warriors and we will fight shoulder to shoulder till our last breath to defend Korea and its people!

[@mateus7206]

We wanna see a new video of him, when he finish the military service

[@christianpark4012]

time flies!!! dont worry too much and be proud of serving for your country / your friends and also your family. i was in the same boat back in 1999, ETS on 2003 as a katusa soldier!!!!

[@misspink9676]

Such a lovely young man. I hope he stays safe, his friend seemed somewhat traumatised by his time in the navy. I hope this mans experience is better.

[@arjankiani5309]

Respect to all south Korean men who serve in the army to protect south Korea!

[@ymk262]

Looks like they reduced the amount of time you serve in the military. I did about 2 months more 1 year and 8 months. It might not seem like much but 2 months is like an eternity in the army. My uncle told me he did 36 months in the 80s. I cant imagine being in the army that long

[@jamielee1007]

@Josie B. another channel interviewed a north korean defector and he said that you're lucky if you get one leave during those 10 years of service...

[@ymk262]

10 years for men 8 years for women apparently but either way being forced to put your life on hold is difficult no matter how long

[@Meitti]

@@jamielee1007 North Korean military is basically a prison within a prison. Theres chinese border towns where reporters are not permitted to go, because they've been raided by starving NK border soldiers, stealing food and murdering chinese families. Its an embarrassing problem for both China and NK so they try their best to hide it.

[@Jprager]

philip daves yeah they’re population is so small that even women are required service

[@tulfosakalam3225]

They shortened it in favor of kpop idols and celebrities

[@SM2005_]

Am I the only one here still trying to understand why he washed the guys hair, began to cut it nicely, when the whole point of going there was to shave it off in the first place?

[@MoPoppins]

Ty m - Yup...still puzzled. 🤨 Wish they acknowledged that, since the footage made it to the final edit.

[@fransisco5748]

Agree with the "cut it nicely" part, but the hair wash is probably part of the service. Why choose a barber shop with a nice hair wash? Well, if I knew I'd be going to a forced military training for a year, I'd get nice treatments for myself as well.

[@imstuman]

I thought it odd too, but maybe they took some before and after pictures.

[@trauce]

Probably cause he wanted his friend in the shot, but using the clippers while he was getting interviewed would be to loud, so they probably opted for that

[@concentratecorner1744]

I was thinking the same thing lol maybe he was getting some extra practice before giving it the buzz cut lol otherwise i got no idea

[@bundok7438]

Give an update after his training! Good luck serving the Korean People!

[@robimuhammad95]

I hope ASIAN BOSS will make a video about him when he finish the mandatory!

[@CordeliaScott24]

Never seen a karaoke room with a huge window, nice view

[@XCornelia14]

It's very common in Korea... you can even have sleepovers in some :) It's really cool!

[@평화취준생일기장]

맞습니다!! 전역한지는 꽤 됐지만 그래도 한국인 남자로서 공감되는 내용이네요!!

[@Poth1223]

I served with with the KATUSA which are Korean solider's who are with the US Army. They are one of the nicest people I have ever served with and I'm still friends with many of them after 3 years

[@vjm3]

As a prior US Navy veteran myself, I can't help but feel a bit of respect for any military person, regardless what country or job they've done. To briefly put the positive impact the Navy had on me: It gave me the second chance at life I quite frankly don't deserve. It meant that much.

[@neetfreek9921]

vjm3 Ya cuz if they didn’t give you those benefits nobody would join. They prey on the poor and disenfranchised, as well as ignorant high schoolers. God I wish rotc would be banned in the us, literally makes me sick that they can propagate such a profession to literal children.

[@NfcdxAdhmc4993]

Neet Freek it isn’t only the benefits that entice people to join the military ......the life changing environment changes many people positively and many people join for career opportunities. “Propagate such a profession to literal children” first of all, What you are talking about is JROTC not ROTC. Jrotc in no way recruits for the military, it’s intended purpose is to develop youngsters into well rounded citizens. ROTC is for college students so they aren’t children, and it’s also voluntary. From personal experience anyways almost nobody knows what rotc is and the few that choose to join proudly volunteer. I know many troubled kids and “disenfranchised poor people” who joined the military and came out as people they would’ve never fathomed to be, going from failures to well rounded people with bright futures.

[@TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA]

@@neetfreek9921 Ironically while you guys seem to not like your military. Here in Korea, we would envy the US military because of all of the benefits you got, and greater freedoms when it came to recreation and downtime. We had virtually none of that. Sure it has improved with time, but it's still nowhere near us military levels. If we had the same opportunities etc that Americans got with their military service I think more Koreans would be willing to join it

[@neetfreek9921]

TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA I don’t like whose in charge of our military not the actual military per se (although it also has a Fck Ton of its own problems). Also imo mandatory conscription is literal slavery as well as its own form of indoctrination. I’m sorry you have to go through that but we are both viewing this from two very different lenses.

[@user-wk2gi5cp9y]

@@neetfreek9921 basically

[@famousamos]

Ah! This takes me back to when I graduated from high school and I went through a similar journey in the US.

[@melissat9120]

Thank you for your service! I'm teaching English in SK right now, so it's been interesting to hear perspectives from both countries.

[@famousamos]

@@melissat9120 hahah it was many years ago! I'm a civilian now but enjoy your stay in Korea!! It was a blast when I was there.

[@melissat9120]

@@famousamos Oh! What was your favorite thing to do in SK, if you don't mind me asking?! I'll be coming back to the States once my contract is up in August, but I'd like to make the most of the time I have left here... hahaha. There is so much to learn!

[@lennah_g]

Good luck to all the men who are and are about to serve in the military. I hope u all stay strong and healthy and also take care of yourselves especially during this time. 화이팅!!!!

[@dle511]

have been watching the show Real Men for quite a while so this is refreshing to see it from a regular citizen's perspective

[@pickledginger5876]

dle511 - sounds interesting! I will have to look it up.

[@divyadeepika7905]

Salute to all the soldiers....both men and women who are serving their countries to be safe and protect the citizens....

[@mabala]

I thought my eyes were cloudy. Then I saw its 480p.

[@senjambinita1238]

I hope he is doing well.. Nothing but respect for him.

[@강지운-o9r]

Here I am.... Waiting for that day but still not mentally prepared... I hope someday this war between south and north will end so that the next young generations will not have to serve for the military and just enjoy their life with their family and friends... 🙇

[@ceberios]

I hope that too

[@madmommy]

Having served with the US Army in the ROK, I have a lot of respect for these young men. I am glad this one in particular looked at making this video as a positive way to record his memories. I also commend him for thinking ahead to his future when he researched the possible units to serve with. He will go far in life!

[@anjanjanj]

well, it's been over 18 months... would be great to do a follow-up interview to find out what his experience was like!

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

I love the way the young men greeted each other in the barber shop, just like they do here in the States and in the West. Young people just want to be free, to be themselves and to enjoy their lives as they should and deserve to. Very honorable of him to serve his country!

[@Xes_Zki]

Parting with loved ones is never easy 💔

[@MarcosCodas]

Good luck, Young-hun!

[@serenityssolace]

It's the same for me in Greece. But here it's for 12 months. In the end of the video he said not many people look up at soldiers. It's the same here. The sad thing is, that after completing my service (got done with it before 3 weeks so everything's still fresh) personally I look even more down at soldiers than before my service. I realised how useless this mandatory service is for actually protecting the country against possible aggressors. The true reason mandatory military service in Greece will never fade, is because it is the only legal way for a EU country to maintain a system of literal slave workers and at the same time minimizing statistics for unemployment rate. Because when you serve you aren't considered unemployed, you work for like 12-14 hours a day, you get a monthly payment of 8.62 euro (just so that you don't look as unemployed in the legal papers) and the military training lasts about 10 days without learning anything useful. I hope it isn't the same in South Korea. I wish all the best to this Korean man and all of Korean men. Hang tight and pull through!

[@elleran1969]

I agree it is the same wherever the service is mandatory, having proper prof soldiers is what they need not guys who have 0 interest and probs would not be much good and the virtual low paid slavery is also true.

[@gofor4216]

Receiving 8.62 euros is insane. Thanks for sharing.

[@christinea.a.a]

ohh...wow good insight

[@tulfosakalam3225]

I salute u Sir! Soldiers are real life hero! 😁😁😁

[@thepurplethorn]

military service in Greece was mandatory even before EU so let's not drag EU into it. The military training standards are most likely different between Korea and Greece so let's not diminish what military service can teach. I do agree though it is probably the hardest thing a young male has to endure in life.

[@kyniechoi7836]

Godbless to your military service! Stay healthy! And thank you for serving your nation

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

It’ll be fine! I spent five years in the US Air Force as a broadcast journalist beginning 41 years ago. You’ll learn a lot, young man.

[@Name-jw4sj]

The Kamakura Gardener they don’t learn anything. They are young, they should be in university learning and having fun with their classmates, partying, studying, etc. instead they are stuck doing stupid pointless drills.

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Ali: I’m sorry to know that. The young man did mention how at his age he’s at his peak, physically and mentally.

[@Name-jw4sj]

Banhmiso1 Um no! US imperialism is something I don’t want any part of.

[@PrograError]

@@Name-jw4sj well you can join us in Singapore... Just bare in mind you will be serving 2 years and no options to choose what you really wanted.

[@volkrez]

@@Name-jw4sj Those drills are not stupid nor pointless. They teach you about discipline, maintaining form, and keeping focus, which a lot of young people lack nowadays. If anything, the young man in the video could benefit from them. Also, how do you know they aren't learning anything from the military? Also, I argue that not everyone should be in a university and should take a gap year or specific job training before entering an institution that treats you like an indentured servant.

[@Love_TheArtist]

He looks good! We can see his face more. He’ll get fit and a host of new skills in the military. Stay strong and open minded.

[@Starckoo]

I know the feeling, Norway also has mandatory military service. I had a great year and learned a lot but I can see how some people have negative feelings towards it. Good luck!

[@ambieu5132]

Best wishes on your enlistment from a Army veteran! I was actually stationed in Korea for a year, and became close with my KATUSAs...good luck!!!

[@AmbiCahira]

Beautifully made video as always ❤ What a great young man with a good heart. I know it's scary when everything is unknown but he will meet some amazing new friends for life so I am happy for him. Some of the greatest life lessons are born out of hardships and struggles so I'm excited for him. :)

[@ladytsuki2222]

His buddies and their friendship...adorable❣❣

[@Jonnyrocket97]

This is likely the best video I have see from you all at AsianBoss. I’m proud of this young man’s conviction and honor in serving his people despite it not being his choice but his duty.

[@22s22a]

Love this Content 🤙🏽, Airforce Member served in Korea once, headed back later this year 🇰🇷, Your home is beautiful korean citizens, thank you for welcoming me, met some great friends

[@klee06able]

AAron Thanks for your service to my country

[@Jade-wb6fd]

I’ve heard some crazy stories from my ex Korean boyfriend and Korean guy friends about what they went through during their military service. It seems intense. 화이팅!

[@tabanstopalovic7951]

good and decent dude .. wishing him a long and happy life

[@Love_TheArtist]

Wow! I’m crying...I look forward to his interview after this. All the best🙏🏾

[@Evelyn94048]

Young-hun seems to kind and so likeable :) Push through, you can do it! We're all rooting for you !

[@rougenior]

My husband is a Korean and migrated Australia. He joined the ROK marines back in 2000 and was deployed to a distputed territory island on theDMZ, then moved to Australia in 2005. Once settling in Australia he joined the Australian Army as an infantry soldier. Last year he returned to Korea as a soldier/ translator back to the DMZ on a peace keeping mission with the UN to dismantle guard posts the same area that the gun shots were fired. He said that he came across conscripts picking up unexploded granades with their bare hands and wrap them in masking tape. He was absolutely shocked at the risk of an explosion that could have killed them all. He said if that happened in Australia the bomb squad would of been called and everyone would of been evacuated. They are still uncovering human remains and returning them to families. He even went to the JSA and saw the very spot where Kim and trump shook hands.

[@seankhieotue-in7193]

Your husband is dual nationalities?? And also yeah conscripts are ordered to do everything these kinda things even happen in Thailand's conscripts

[@rougenior]

Siri Dono no he gave up Korean citizenship and is fully Australian

[@megjackson4977]

Feel weirdly emotional after watching this. Brave man. Braver mum

[@jaeseokkiepark6198]

Today is Suho's enlistment day. And I really missed kyungsoo Ang minseok so much.

[@spruillgirl1458]

Thank you Asian Boss! This was covered so well!

[@norlha04]

This kind of made me sad;(a year is a long time and most of these men would rather be doing something else🥺

[@aaronworsnop]

norzinla actually it can be argued a year really isn’t long at all. I’m sure most don’t mind too much either, just speculation though

[@fgdh2460]

@@aaronworsnop What a joke...

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

norzinla It used to be 2 years so a year or a year and half is not so bad. The military is not so bad...

[@20quid]

@Tecumseh Does it really though?

[@greenergrass4060]

@Tecumseh i wish not

[@louandjosephvlogs]

thank you for this video. I am now enlightened why it's mandatory for Korean men to serve in the military

[@slyninja4444]

I sure hope that if (and when) north korea falls, Korea switches to an all volunteer force.

[@misterightnow]

It's not about one falling its about reunification

[@ParanormalUnboxing]

@@misterightnow Lets hope not

[@misterightnow]

@@ParanormalUnboxing huh?

[@misterightnow]

@@jorge3234 yea and some people don't believe in global warming or Covid 19 so... I'm Korean so I'm not saying thats what all Koreans want but you do realize a lot of families got broken up so

[@misterightnow]

@@jorge3234 whats it got to do with reuniting families and repairing bonds? You think these are 2 different people?

[@Jessica-uf8qe]

Thank you for doing your enlighting videos, as always, Asian Boss. Kudos to the soon-to-be soldier who seems wise and cold-headed, I hope he’ll exit his 2 years duty as he was.

[@swirlmapping7778]

My cousin is a drill sergeant in the division he’s going to. (Nonsan)

[@MarcosCodas]

That's going to be fun... When I went to the army in Paraguay, if people knew where you were coming from or knew your family, they'd usually single you out.

[@faithabbygailebejo4932]

My heart shatters while watching it. I felt the sadness.

[@xxnike0629xx]

It's crazy that the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed back in 1953, and they still have not officially settled the war-state between the South and North. That's roughly 67 years techically still at war. This is really the only reason why South Korea has mandatory military service. But since the 1950s, the amount of time has become slowly less and less. So many things will ease up to the point where it is voluntary. Regardless, South Korea & North Korea needs to settle this ASAP.

[@PrograError]

Well the NK that doesn't want to compromise... They were going nicely untill they say nuclear is no talk matter and broke off That was the Hanoi summit...

[@PrograError]

@Star Star that more of a holdover from WWII, tho I say they actually shouldn't get the claims over Korea... Since they didn't even proclaim war on Japan until the European side is almost ending... And the surrender treaty shouldn't be signed for the "surrender" to take effect... Tho those island chains are technically disputed territory...

[@ninithp9930]

Beautiful video, I love this idea of one day in the life of someone, I also felt all the emotions when he left. I can really feel closer to the reality of a young person going to the mandatory military s

[@Waleed1163]

This was a really cool video. I was always curious to see something like this. 2 of my Korean friends had to serve in the military, even though both were living in New Zealand at the time they had to go back to serve. And it's just cool to see why and the values and reasons upon why they do it. I'm sure the whole of South Korea appreciates your guys hard work. Even though its takes up valuable time of your life, but when it's done I'm guessing it's having the honour of saying I've done my bit for my country :)

[@countofelysium9070]

In Switzerland we also have mandatory service so I feel for him. The first weeks are a culture shock. There is a lot of bs to shift through however I do think it is a positive experience in the end. When you are out again you have a different appreciation civilian life.

[@Oliviaaa.]

I think he looks fine with and without hair. I hope that over time he'll have more confidence about having no hair. Besides he's going to be around other men with no hair,he should be fine 👍🏼. I wish him and all other people enlisted for the mandatory military services to be safe and healthy and come back safe and sound 😁✊🏽.

[@lindawilson8238]

watching this because of Woo Do Hwan oppa - i hope he's doing well in his serving 😭♥️ thank you Asian Boss for this video!

[@ellenakerblad7157]

I'm thinking of Suho, our guardian angel!

[@cherryblossom7120]

@Johnston Steiner why you gotta be mean?

[@sarahsahib7726]

Very emotional yet great story! I was always curious about the process!

[@diannaa.62]

I feel bad for the men who have to go when they’re literally in their prime in their careers, studies, even social life. Most people only care about their favorite kpop idols going but you fail to realize that there are a lot of regular people whose lives are also interrupted. It’s understandable that most do not want to do it, and really unfortunate that anyone should have to go and be patriotic because that psycho Kim Jong Un can’t agree to peace, and backpedals constantly. Makes you really appreciate living in a country where no one has to serve by force.

[@최지민-y1n]

Psycho Kim Jeong En ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ interesting.

[@madil2259]

Agreed.

[@astraeusgodofthestars676]

Agree 🕊️

[@Therealtazangel]

I always wondered about that. They literally have to put their careers on pause for this.

[@lysergic4500]

freedom > safety

[@simon_roy]

Good luck in the military !

[@pranu1217]

I am watching this after EXO suho enlisted in military today 😔😔 Stay strong oppa we will wait for u🙏

[@andrewwatson9805]

Good for him! Stay safe!

[@patrixksebragela8095]

freedom has a price...

[@20quid]

Mandatory conscription is not freedom.

[@patrixksebragela8095]

@@20quid it is the price..

[@20quid]

@@patrixksebragela8095 How is losing 2 years of your freedom the price of freedom?

[@patrixksebragela8095]

@@20quid they live in a constant state of war.. in which it is not their fault, but have to live with it.. being ready to fight is a necessity.. after 2yrs, they're free to choose what kind of life they want to pursue. but in NK there is no "you, i, or him".. only the state matters..

[@20quid]

@@patrixksebragela8095 They really don't live in a constant state of war. They're a modern stable developed nation. If military strategy were the driving consideration then they would scrap mandatory conscription because a professional military is superior to conscripts and therefore more likely to win any hypothetical future conflict.

[@Gilgamesh465]

Kei, it’s good to see your face. Asian boss has some of the best asian media. Thanks for your continued support in the propagation of Asian stories that matter when so many of us are curious about culture and the truth of the Asian experience.

[@brainspy88]

You guys always give us great, inspirational videos! I am a Greek guy, currently living in Switzerland, but I’ve passed my whole life in Greece, and listening to Young-hun’s story it really reminded me of my last days before entering the military and all the emotions that came with it. I’m sure it’s gonna be a unique journey for him. Keep making us discover your unique culture with you. Thank you for your work ☺️

[@naptimenurse]

So sweet, thank you for sharing Young-hun, and stay safe!

[@johnnywang206]

South Korea should force women to attend medical training at a camp for 2 years also. If there is a war, there should be a nurse for every soldier wounded. Equality

[@user-wk2gi5cp9y]

not quite an equality since the men (soldiers) will suffer more than women (nurses)

[@johnnywang206]

@@user-wk2gi5cp9y sure but at least they understand the 2 year sacrifice men are making on behalf of their country

[@christopherbryant1882]

I was stationed with a lot of Korean solders when I was based in Korea...they are really good guys.

[@LeinoSmaul]

Bruh I wish I had more international experiences during my time in the military. I only got like 2 weeks with us marines and brits.

[@soobindoll9767]

Suho will be leaving us on my birthday 💜💜

[@lil_rose111]

😭

[@kriitixanimetions8399]

*DON'T REMIND MEEEEEEEE* 😭😭😭

[@rayhong777]

Good luck Young-Hun. Thank you for sharing your final days before military service with us

[@jmn1811hk]

His new haircut suits him. He actually look like he could be Park Seo Joon’s little brother. All the best, Young-hun and all the new recruit.

[@cc45hav]

Wishing him a positive experience while serving his country. I hope that the skills he learns there will be transferable for his future career. This was a refreshing insight.

[@ThatsJeanette]

I have this dream, even if it is not necessarily realistic, but I really hope that one day it will become real. I hope that at some point it will no longer be necessary to have a military in this world and that people will understand that we are all human beings and that we all live on one planet. Young-hun, still have a good time and hopefully it will pass quickly for you.

[@madil2259]

I like the dream/idea.

[@lillievonleipzig4728]

The opposite is happening in Europe. More and more European countries are bringing back mandatory service for men and women.

[@ThatsJeanette]

@@lillievonleipzig4728 Umso wichtiger ist, dass viele Menschen das nicht unterstützen und sich klar dagegen positionieren! 🤗 Vielleicht können Träume dann doch irgendwann wahr werden.

[@lillievonleipzig4728]

That's Jeanette Ich bin mir sicher dass die in Deutschland(ich lebe nicht in Deutschland) dagegen sind, genau wie in Frankreich. Aber menschen in Ländern wie Norwegen, Schweden und Finnland sind eindeutig dafür. Wenn wir nicht alle die Kriege beenden, wird die Welt leider nie in Frieden sein, während ich sicher bin dass viele Frieden wollen werden. Und frieden, das ist nur unser Traum

[@user-wk2gi5cp9y]

even it is achieved, there is still religion to be dealt with

[@Chat_Po]

Hope to see you in 2022 in a better world ...

[@serendipityb8488]

I still remember how I wasted one year of my life in that lunatic asylum called the military. I learned a lot like how to do my bed and how to clean the toilets, it was mind blowing... such an eye opener. And by the time I was done with it, it was abolished, the irony was not lost on me...

[@greenergrass4060]

What country?

[@user-wk2gi5cp9y]

awesome

[@usedtobemyself]

I wish him the absolute best and I hope time flies for him so he can be back home soon ♡