“When They See Me, All They See is a Black Person ..." (Black in Korea) | MFiles

[@TheBlackExJp]

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[@frankwhite1229]

With eyes that low your either Asian or your high off some good bud.

[@nakialindsey5684]

Great video stay humble and wise I learned alot from your story and teaching those children.

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

Good thing I didn't listen to them. A few months after I arrived, my Korean employer had a chance to observe my work ethic and let me know that I was already a "popular" teacher. A few months before my first contract ended he told me all my students had given me such great reviews he would love for me to renew my contract. I did and it worked out great.

[@anthropologicalminds2855]

Lorna Blake congrats!

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

@@anthropologicalminds2855, thanks so much! Many blessings!

[@mariam7973]

Congrats 👍🏾

[@dhaton2314]

Good you did not. It is not always black and green.

[@biller2000]

Lorna Blake, I like his accent. When he first spoke I wasn’t expecting a southern accent. I was taken back a bit before he first spoke, which made hearing his story fun to listen too. Love Americans southern accents especially from South Carolina and Texas. I met this girl from Texas. All I wanted to do is to hear her speaking with that beautiful southern accent.

[@KatNaturalBeauty]

Interesting. Also, he's handsome, heart throb.

[@wosenaolivier-smith7730]

He's got a body on him, what else..

[@KatNaturalBeauty]

Wosena Olivier-Smith glad you can see the body because I'm fixed on the face 😍

[@Swest1]

Yes he is handsome

[@shelli-ann9369]

Yes, he is ffiiiiiinnnneee!a perfect blend of both races

[@casandratappin6349]

YES👀👀

[@ThrivingAnywayTV]

*_I really enjoyed this interview!! As a fellow half-Black/half-Korean person, I’m always intrigued with people’s experience navigating the world around them!_*

[@lindarobinson2299]

If that's you on the picture you are pretty.

[@ThrivingAnywayTV]

Linda Robinson oh, THANK YOU for such kind words!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@IamINERT]

ye I agree with what this guy said. You are actually pretty

[@Kingajetun]

BloomingAnyway TV beautiful girl

[@padussia]

I'm African American mix with Asian and I was discriminated against growing up.

[@Mansamusa561]

Im from the south and I can tell this man is from the south

[@thelionprince4530]

Yup... His southern drawl is light but its still there

[@PHlophe]

@@thelionprince4530 his is sharp and intelligible . he is a proper african dude

[@bendoesdabs8672]

Thank your all your gold mr musa 💰

[@wosenaolivier-smith7730]

No he is not

[@wosenaolivier-smith7730]

@@thelionprince4530 that is not a southern drawl

[@dw7312]

People touching you without permission is not OK...

[@kairuannewambui8456]

D W dont mind..if your cute.😋😋😋

[@SonyXLR]

If you can't let the things they do to you slide, they won't let the things you do to them slide. Life is a mirror, and people are reflections.

[@alcfoxxy]

Then I guess you better not travel to Korea. The guy said that there isn't a whole lot of personal space out there and when and if they do touch your hair, it not to be disrespectful. I actually have a Korean friend that asked me to touch my hair, she didn't have any black friends until me. So yes I let her, because she asked first and she was curious which is exactly like what he said.

[@dw7312]

@@alcfoxxy please I live in Japan and have been to SK many times especially Busan. Not OK. Thank you

[@dw7312]

@@alcfoxxy And she asked you .. just think about other things that happen when folk are touching you without permission

[@candiceaddison4632]

Yes, he is a Southern man.. that accent is thick though.. 😂

[@filethisinformation3277]

I like his Southern accent. It's not too thick. I'm western American. He sounds intelligent.

[@nickb3345]

Could pass as a dark skinned Indian or Mexican but if I had to guess he looks what he is.

[@pryncecharming6725]

@@nickb3345 Actually he looks Black and Asian to me. And his speech patterns lets me know he is definitely African American.

[@Zenkyuu8921]

I find it interesting because I’m from Georgia and I’m so used to the southern accent that I don’t hear much of a difference.

[@zaker721]

His accent is adorable. Very charming.

[@congratulashuns]

Earnest looks Korean with a tan it's so different to say Han Hyun-min (who looks blasian but has more ambiguous black mixed features) - does this make sense? I don't mean to cause offence but if I met him without hearing his story I would know he was asian, if not Korean then I'd guess Nepalese or the very least south asian. He's very beautiful too.

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

Congratulations, Yes I understand what you're saying. I think so too!

[@여자그냥]

He doesn't look Korean though but I wouldn't know he was half black just by looking at him

[@swpw]

Han just looks black to me.

[@여자그냥]

@Newversion Queen when I first saw him he looked like Hispanic maybe cuz his facial hair and his dark skin doesn't really look Asian but he does have Asian eyes

[@ceeIoc]

yeah he can blend in no problem in southeast asia. People think Asians are all pale and look a certain way. We come in all shapes, sizes, and colors too.

[@KMO325]

Ain't no culture on this Earth where touching someone without their permission is normal. You can like a culture without excusing their transgressions.

[@Octavus5]

"Get out of your comfort zone."

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

Y'all, it's not normal to invade a _stranger's_ personal space w/o consent. Sure, there are plenty of cultures where acquaintances and friends are affectionate, but going out of your way to cross boundaries (especially with a foreigner) is disrespectful. Plus, in many Asian societies, the head is considered the most sacred part of the body and for it to be touched is a major offense. Koreans don't get any slack for invading boundaries.

[@landocalrissian3276]

Stay where you are...please.

[@containeduniverse]

They can look and talk, but they better not touch.

[@Dustin-ps6ol]

the culture is changing, however, some, mostly older, koreans touch fellow koreans and whites as well with no permission, not only blacks.

[@ridinwithjake]

Half-black, half-Korean, southern accent = AWESOME.

[@trzagor2769]

Many asians hate been touched why should anyone tolerate when is the other way around??? It is self-compromising to accept such occurance as a norm!!!! The act of laying down a boundery is universal!! Sooner or later such tolerance and undestanding of been touched or groped will ultmately backfire when the wrong person takes that very violation of space to a next level!!

[@knowledgeiskey1319]

just curious if you ahve been to korea

[@Nivimary]

You’re using “Asians” as a blanket term here. Do you realize that Asia is a huge continent, don’t you? You should switch a word from Asians to Koreans or Chinese. People of other Asian countries don’t do that.

[@tessw9744]

I wonder how Koreans would react if I, as a black woman, went around touching their hair. Would they be as understanding as I'm expected to be? Someone should do a video on that. 😂😂😂

[@Asia-sk8lc]

When I moved to Tennessee my hair was touched all the time, ppl also pulled on it to see if it was real, it made me mad.

[@saracruze2212]

I was thinking the same thing it's DISRESPECTFUL for a stranger to put their hands on someone's hair or body.

[@smitty02345]

while i agree lol, it's like an unusual trade-off being that some black women get their hair extensions from Asian countries. Still shouldn't touch people tho 😂

[@nirbija]

@Tess W If you as a Black woman was in some areas of Africa, you would likely done the same thing, as some Africans do, to strange foreign hair in your neighborhood.

[@nirbija]

@Sara Cruze No it is not "disrespectful' if you are an uninvited guest in someone's home space! This 'hair touching' is done all over the world; because people are fascinated with strange, foreign hair. African people are known to do 'hair touching' to foreign, non-African hair in Africa. And when people are 'living on top of each other' in overpopulated Asian countries, your mindset of 'personal space' you are going to find is way overrated. When you go to the home space of others, especially if you are uninvited guest, you had better go with an 'open mind' (as is often repeated in these videos); otherwise foreign travel to another culture is not for you.

[@wcar6117]

He has a really nice warm accent and looks like he gives nice hugs...

[@davidrogers4430]

I like this guy he's very intelligent nice personality explains things very well blessings

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

I've maintained excellent relationships with my Korean "family". We've collaborated on some business ventures too. When I moved back to Canada a few years later, we worked out an arrangement where some of my Korean high school students came to Canada & I became their guardian. I'm still very connected to them. They're for real.

[@noir935]

You are from Canada too!!!

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

@@noir935, I love to answer that I'm from Jamaica but I spent more years living in Canada than in Jamaica. And now I live someplace else. :)

[@slimchica1]

Wow

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

@@slimchica1 blessings! One love!

[@Stephan5916]

Anyone with 2 eyes and a brain can tell he's mixed.

[@rochellemckinney3220]

Another awesome interview. So glad he has caring family who wanted to get to know him. Seems they have embraced him as well. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@KathyakaNina]

Love this! I haven’t heard a story of someone biracial living in South Korea. I’m glad Earnest has gotten to meet his family in Korea

[@Ms.Francis]

what I find odd is the idea that people are still shocked by different ethnicities or mixed people...I understand that it is not the norm over there but I am sure it´s not that hard to comprehend. Mixed cultures live together in love and reproduce, it´s the human experience.

[@worldhealthrn]

Right me too mfl teacher

[@go-goyubari8776]

I didn't hear a word he said... too busy staring at how gorgeous he is! 😂😍

[@AP-fe9hm]

Wow! 25 generations. I can only go back the last two. Blessings

[@Octavus5]

His mom must be aristocracy.

[@lakebafondren5868]

He’s articulate and handsome. Ernest was tremendous. He’s someone with whom I wouldn’t mind spending time. Saying he has the gift of gab is an understatement.

[@Newtype-78]

Lol you're just saying that because his looks but he wouldn't want you probably

[@lakebafondren5868]

Mihirzo d what a stupid thing to say. I said it because I meant it. It had nothing whatsoever to do with his looks. In fact, I listened to the man wIthout looking at him because I was driving at the time. I genuinely liked what I heard. His voice is soothing. And as for your comment that he probably wouldn’t like me, speak for yourself.

[@Newtype-78]

@@lakebafondren5868 yea I bet lakeba ugly ass ghetto name lol. The fact you don't use your real picture says a whole about you lol

[@grumpent]

I hear the Carolina in him . Amazing man by the way

[@deehorace6680]

He's from my state, and I do have Korean and Black friends. I also agree with him about health care. In the near future my PsyD will help me to treat the individual holistically while giving them information to access other needed resources that can assist them wiser. Awesome experience 👍

[@T_rachelle2042]

all I see is a SNACK he is gorgeous

[@aubreyjames8795]

lmao

[@msjamaica978]

Gorgeous

[@josepha-michalwalker1261]

Rachell, Rachell, Rachell...lmao

[@cocoapeach]

I like the way he says "evereh-thang" lol.

[@deezynar]

Good man. Thoughtful, forgiving, and considerate.

[@FGAlele]

Solid Interview. Down to Earth well spoken Brotha.

[@hmblf687]

I really enjoyed this interview with Earnest! He seemed very down to earth. And I totally agree that his super power is his gift of gab.

[@kayserria]

When I visited Korea, true story, 2 ladies actually touched and ran their fingers through my hair, so I proceeded to touch their hair and we laughed about the whole ordeal. They asked me what are you? I told them black. One of the ladies said no. I think they think all black people come in one shade. We come in several beautiful shades, and I am not biracial. Both of my parents are black. I honestly didn't think he was black, I just thought he's a tanned asian guy. However, enjoyed the video and his perspective on being black and Korean.

[@indiashante1560]

I would do the same thing lol

[@michaelhayes4231]

You've just sort of contradicted yourself by saying you thought he was a tanned Asian guy. 'Black' facial features are as diverse as our skin tone. Google images of the Khoisan people of Southern Africa and see for yourself.

[@kayserria]

@@michaelhayes4231 first of all I didn't contradict shit. He didn't look black and I thought he was asian. I have Asian friends with a complexion like his. If you have an issue about my comment and it's getting under your skin, that's your issue. Other people said the same in the comments but you want to come after me? Please move on and busy yourself with something far more important.

[@michaelhayes4231]

​@@kayserria there, you just did it again, you said; "He didn't look black..'" so what does black look like given that you yourself said that people don't think you look black? I've watched numerous ancestry DNA tests from African Americans who look like you and who aren't classed as biracial due to America's racist historical One Drop Rule that was designed to keep black ancestry out of the general white population but they have around 50% European DNA. What does Black look like Lena baring in mind that I've already shown you people with 100% African DNA with so-called 'Asian' features?

[@privateprivate5302]

i wish his mommy would've taught him how to be fluent in her language

[@KoreaMojo]

He may not have been interested. Kids are definitely not learning anything they don't fancy. But who knows

[@daddams100]

We don't know if he isn't...just because he didn't speak Korean in the video doesn't mean he doesn't speak the language.

[@privateprivate5302]

@@daddams100 tHANKS cAPTAIN oBVIOUS. He said he used google translate with his non English speaking cousin. my key word was "fluent". I have no doubt that he likely speaks & understands more than most. I was merely thinking how cute it was that he used google translate and how he said his family just tells him to "get in the car" LOL. It wasn't meant to seem negative in any way. it was more meant like "awwwww how adorably cute! if only his mommy taught him to speak more fluently [maybe he wouldn't need GOOGLE TRANSLATE...]"

[@TheMsblackdice1]

Well, he did say he has miscommunication with his family and he spoke to them via google translate. From that, I don’t believe he is fluent.

[@cosimafire7556]

KoreaMojo your comment doesn’t make much sense when it comes to language ...it isn’t about interest. If his mother spoke Korean to him as a child he would have learned it and thus knew it. If a parent wants to pass down their language to their child it is their responsibility to bring that language into the home and communicate with their child in it. It isn’t about the child having interest.

[@QueenBrooks8]

You are GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@barbaralane9146]

INDEED HE IS

[@indrinita]

You always have such wonderful, inspiring people on this show - loved them all so far!

[@lindarobinson2299]

You're Bless and Highly Favored!

[@livgrey25]

As a black and Korean girl myself, why is it that people who aren’t mixed race, always the ones having an opinion about how we identify ourselves, it’s like in America, you just have to choose one. I always get questions like “which side do you associate yourself with more or which side do you feel more comfortable with” and I never understood why I have to pick a side. If I tell you I’m black and Korean, that’s exactly what I am. I am not just black and I am not just Korean.

[@sylviagray4206]

Really enjoyed listening to him speak.

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

Thanks Ranzo for this really amazing interview with Earnest! I echo his sentiments on what it takes to be successful in Korea. I agree that if you are authentic, hardworking, show initiative and have a "thick skin" you stand a good chance of being successful there. While living in Canada & planning my move to Korea I felt discouraged by the many people who told me I was going to have a hard time there because I'm black.

[@holdupnow2326]

Some places just don't like foreigners (outsiders) no matter the race.

[@LornaBlakeEmpower]

@@holdupnow2326, thanks for your comment. While that may be somebody else's truth, that was not my personal experience. In fact I had the opposite experience which is surprising to a lot of people...

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

"Korean Korean". American IGNORANCE to what constitutes "being Asian" is not much different than Asian ignorance to the Black American and Black African. But the beauty is, things are changing as time goes on. More and more Black-Asian marriages are happening and will happen as time goes on.

[@alcfoxxy]

Thank you for sharing your story Earnest. This was very educational. :-)

[@kevinjermaine]

Excellent work as usual Ranzo!!👍

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

There are more BLASIAN children being created than ever. International travel, international teaching and SOCIAL MEDIA have created an environment where unlikely couples can occur and many mrriages are forming. I’m in Bangkok right now with my Filipina girlfriend.

[@thelionprince4530]

Trying to make more blasian babies huh? I see ya 😂. Peace and love from Malaysia ✌🏿

[@halojeff15]

is your gf half black?

[@cinnamonstar808]

there is no such thing. Blacks are in Asia. Orang Asli is native to those land.{they are very black} HE highlights how western stereotypes + racism over-rides Earth's real history. OR look at buddha's hair. it will give you a clue

[@Ceilingkatwatchesus]

wats up Bangkok Fam. U apart of the black meetup over here? if u want to be involved and live over here let me know and i’ll send u my line id.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

cinnamonstar808 I saw a ancient Buddha statue and it has BLACK SKIN. Not brown. Not Yellow. Not even Gold.

[@jpat989]

No one has the right to put their hands on you. I don't think he should expect people to accept that. That comment really annoyed me. That is bad behavior on their part and highly invasive. Little children can't controlled their impulses, but adults should know better. I see it as a form of sexual assault, harassment. I wonder if it would be okay if boys was filling up his daughter? He just annoyed me with that comment. I don't want to be touched. Don't touch me. My body is my temple.

[@brandedsophia2696]

(Koreans as he says) Being educated and then saying the same as misperceiving black people equal a gross misnomer. Many black people so far love making excuses for others ignorance which I myself consider a very noble quality. There is no people in this world to do the same to us. Peace.

[@crystals.kabongo9130]

That's what I thought too ! I'm sick and tired of black people making excuses to other races' "ignorance" (racism). Those same races don't go to that extent with us !

[@herbsnspices]

No one's making excuses for anyone. Ignorance is what it is and rarely intended to be malicious. Big difference between people that understand there are different races, have been exposed to those races but choose to blatantly hate someone because of their race.

[@herbsnspices]

@tanio12 Rarely.

[@kelendra]

This guy has such a warm personality ( maybe it's southern hospitality) but this was a really good interview.

[@jadibdraws]

Thid guy looks like he's mixed he has strong Asian eyes hard to believe someone wouldn't believe he's mixed with korean. They eyes are the first thing you notice on a purpose

[@KoriandrOfTheStars]

He looks Central American. Crazy.

[@JamConcerned]

When they do DNA they found connection with South American's and Asians. Makes you wonder if they were all connected.

[@cinnamonstar808]

hmm. } but when black people in The Americas say they are native. and not everybody came on slave ship; 🤷people think they are crazy. I also want to point out he look just like a typical Seoul resident in the early 1900's; same color, same look. South Koreans are also acting brand new. old people like to say "𝒹𝑒𝓃𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝒶𝒾𝓃𝓉 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝒶 𝓇𝒾𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒾𝓃 𝐸𝑔𝓎𝓅𝓉" ☕ age of Google + Bing

[@sayitasis8326]

cinnamonstar808 ahm that’s because you are? LOL native Americans have more genealogical connection to Asians than they do sub Saharan. Y’all need to stop being ashamed of where your ancestors from and trying to claim every other ethnicity as your own. It’s one if you have native in you do to the intermingling that would of occurred during the time period when Africans were brought over here.

[@potatokaiyote]

I was gonna say he looks Salvadoran

[@soy_sweet99]

Koriand'r Of The Stars I can see that. It would make sense though because the gene mix is similar

[@kpoplovve775]

This was a really good & interesting interview take! When I opened the video, I thought not only is he attractive, but that he looks like a cowboy. Then he spoke and I said, "He's soooo country!" LOL I live in Texas and was spot on about the guessing. I also enjoyed my visit to Busan & Seoul! You really have to open your mind and hearts while traveling to ANYWHERE. Research the culture; find understanding and patience - in that you'll learn a lot more about yourself, as well. In such a homogeneous country - it's not uncommon that someone will stare and ask can they touch your hair or your skin. It's not rude if you ask "why?" either. Analogy: If you travel to Dubai and see a camel to ride, it's different from riding a horse - so most definitely, you'll want to touch it before your experience. I learned that touching my hair wasn't rude towards me but curiosity cleared.

[@fdoctor79]

What's up Earnest. Fellow Charlestonian, here. Really enjoyed this interview. Godspeed and continued success with all of your endeavors!

[@cynfrombrooklyn]

He looks Korean to me homogeneous parts of the world can be so one dimensional in their thinking the blind can see he’s Asian

[@tw165]

I agree, strong features

[@kelleyhall504]

Wow Congrats Earnest!! Proud of your growth and I’m enjoying seeing your experiences! God bless!

[@nelliehyder2658]

A most enjoyable episode. He's a very fluent speaker. Easily understood. A well rounded person. He's comfortable with himself. He likes interacting with people. He appreciates his relatives. His experience is quite interesting.

[@toniwesley4467]

He is beautiful 👀☺️

[@Eli08ish]

Girl...yes. Honey you just don't know 😍😂😂

[@jammyn7368]

I have ALWAYS viewed as a wasted opportunity a child being unable to speak the native languages of their parents, as this man is unable to communicate well with his Korean relatives because his mother did not teach him Korean as a child.

[@xtxt9135]

It seems to happen a lot where there is one korean parent.

[@nirbija]

@Jammyn We don't know the circumstances of the Korean mother and how she came to be in a foreign culture. There are Koreans abroad who don't speak or forget how to speak their mother tongue. On account of the war, many Koreans were adopted abroad. The diabolical dislocations caused by the Korean war is somewhat similar to many African people in the wicked West not knowing any of their mother tongue on account of how they unfortunately came to be in foreign lands with non-human cultures

[@xtxt9135]

@@nirbija i can't say for sure, but among the people i've met it seems that they don't teach them when the relatives cut contact.

[@jammyn7368]

@@nirbija What circumstances? She was a married woman -- not a teenager, actually a bit older, based on the family history shared so there is absolutely no excuse not to speak to your child in your native language. I used to be around a lot of Spanish speakers, and their children oftentimes did not wish to learn English though the understood it perfectly so it is not only Koreans who do not pass along their language proficiency to their children born and raised in the United States.

[@nirbija]

@@@jammyn7368 So you used the Spanish speakers inside an English speaking culture as an example, to help trash your own misguided position? Sweet. lol Did you note the man's favorite dish? It's Korean! Not soul food! lol This means that the mother's Korean influence has not been absent on an offspring that spent his youth as a wanderer in his military family. Why don't you tell us the "family history", if you have inside information. From this video, there does not seem much of a 'family history' to determine the woman's history & circumstances, including Korean fluency? Truth is: Knowing Koreans to be big on their history and culture, there are most likely serious mitigating influences. Having a child of mixed-race in a racist and race-centered nation of America, it was best for the offspring to have African American Cultural Identity as early and as much as possible -- African-Native American mix as example. In this way, the mixed up offspring would be less likely to have to deal with the valid question often asked of mixed up offspring, "Are you Black enough?" I'm just putting that example out there; I don't have the information to be more conclusive.

[@bchlon1]

Love that you had the chance to connect with your Korean family! Blessings!

[@Im_so_Retro85]

This guy is super handsome. So sad how they only see a "black man". My boyfriend is half Korean half Persian and he is apprehensive about visiting because they would probably treat him differently.

[@Jujucsc]

Handsome intelligent guy

[@narieee2543]

I'm Korean. If i didn't know he is half korean, I would've never known he is . Interesting.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

What do you mean? I don't understand your statement.

[@noir935]

@@amapparatistkwabena What he or she said,is that if he did not say he was biracial, he or she would have considered him Korean.

[@Zain94336]

Yet you only accept half koreans if they're white in kpop and acting. Yet you worship brown jesus and brown man from budhist. Jesus was from palestine. Buhda was from pakistan

[@nellamae1]

Look at his eyes u can tell his not full black

[@nellamae1]

@@dasd7612 yeah dont think so!

[@rinwesley3092]

Love his Texan accent.

[@melissaj7255]

Rin Wesley South Carolina

[@thelionprince4530]

You meant southern accent right?

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

Thats south carolina.. i am from north carolina living in texas. Texas is not south its just texas.

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

texas is sotuh

[@ErickaWilliamsCC]

@@IsmokeHiphopLive naw texans outside of houston do not say that.

[@okazay]

I'm half Black and half Korean too and I agree. People only see me as Black and are sooo surprised when I know things about Korean culture and speak Korean.

[@terrylindsey6767]

GOOD, GOD,,, He's FINE!!!! 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾😵🤪💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@connierogers2840]

Terry Lindsey ok! I was like hay now👀👀

[@StCloud-ns7vt]

im saying thou

[@23ahndra]

Terry Lindsey Fa REAL!!!😩♥️

[@growthcoachclay]

I'm glad you said it sis, 😂

[@fjhfeujy4]

Mmhhmm girl I agree, he's a whole meal plus snacks.

[@Katlady001]

I think that he has a good perspective on things in Korea...connecting with his Mothers side. I’m happy for him. The only thing I object to is his option on the idea of them petting us. We are humans not a different specie. Plain...flat out...ignorance ! People of the African diaspora has open their arms to the Koreans to establish themselves, build their own economies in their lands, so they’re not knowing about us is not an excuse for their ignorance. Those who benefit off of the lands have a obligation to dispel these stereotypes.

[@michaelhayes4231]

What makes you think that Koreans think that black people are a different species? That would make Koreans more racist than whites, which they aren't. The only person that's mentioned 'species' here is you.

[@t.l.5755]

@fried okra I have meet really down-to-Earth S, Korean students and they are very warm.

[@308KingsRoad]

♨️What a wonderful outlook he has, his whole personality outshined everything. Great video i throughly enjoyed it & him.🌺

[@astrostar49]

Great interview. Society needs more guys like him on the planet.

[@nakialindsey5684]

All I see is handsome omg straight GORGEOUS thanks for the story I enjoyed it : ).

[@jeffkennedy4889]

Thank you once again for your interviews Ranzo.

[@jmurfree]

Excellent interview! Great way to showcase the beauty of Korean culture while respectfully keeping it real. I taught there about 10 years ago and have dear friends I met there, both Korean and foreign and I think this interview accurately describes such an experience in the ROK. Well done!

[@BFswithGFs]

Korean people don’t know their great ancestors looked JUST like this man here. It wasn’t until groups spread out of Africa and into areas populated by other Ancient humans then mixed that they became lighter and looked different.

[@kairuannewambui8456]

BFswithGFs lol..nay they think they can from white poeple..which i came from black

[@sundra9sandifer765]

Great interview!👌🏿👍🏾👏🏽

[@Headnotdtail]

Earnest appears to be geniune and very interesting He seems like he'd be a kool friend😎

[@lukefoster6122]

I love this interview, it gives a lot of hindsight into South Korea as a professional....

[@sarahnoh7952]

Perfectly said. Very honest and accurate description of Korea.

[@WeAreSMC96]

I was really inspired by the his perspectives on life. From what he says korea really sounds a lot like japan back then, it's definitely making me appreciate how far japan have come. All the best to you Earnest!

[@Cin2023]

Thank you! Great interview. VERY informative! 👍😊

[@marshellemckelvy]

My dad is Black and Korean!! Mother is from South Korea!! I want to visit Korea some day😀

[@Newtype-78]

You don't wanna do that lol

[@lavliv1021]

Earnest is 100% correct. He couldn't have explained it any other way. Also being half Korean and American (black), I have been lucky enough to experience Korean as a Korean do. And yes the personal space is something you have to get used to.

[@checkerbearhair]

I'm from the south and I always thought I hated southern accents til I heard (and saw) this man speak 😭😝🤕

[@rain1676]

How are you doing in the South?

[@mizbootsie8175]

Why do you hate the accent where you are from? And unless you REALLY practice it, folks hear it. No matter where we go!

[@jpat989]

You stupid

[@celebritytarotreadings7065]

Strong job on this interview. I watched/listened to the whole vid. Very nice.

[@ruthwright6247]

Interesting video...thanks for sharing!

[@SunkissFlower]

Great advice from your dad. Lovely interview.

[@pgaven9396]

I face this issue as a biracial Filipino. My dad is Filipino and my mom is Puerto Rican but I am called everything from mixed white and black to everything in between...its a very polarized world out there with alot of ignorance. I've faced that alot more recently from Filipinos...who sometimes even say "You're not a real Filipino"...

[@hauntedlolita666]

This channel is going from "Black Experience in Japan." to "Black Experience in Asia". Perhaps it's time for a name change?

[@TheBlackExJp]

Not necessary.

[@omphemetsechake2839]

Not really...lol😎😂

[@Uncle-Basil]

Yet another great video...thx

[@Akku8581]

South Korea is awsome. Got plenty of friends from there

[@daddams100]

Another great interview. Where do you meet these very interesting people? Thanks Earnest, for telling your story so well. Best of luck to you.

[@shrimpgeisha]

This is very interesting. I was stationed in Korea for two years and LOVED IT! He's right about the food too....it's legit.

[@tpal2287]

Great interview

[@wmoses29]

Really enjoyed Ernest very informative interview. Will check him out on Social Media.

[@batsygirl6803]

I know Earnest!!!!! He's an awesome dude!!!

[@Doomreb]

keep it up Ranzo

[@cookiebaby27]

Powerful Blackness, You are just as most Africans in America. We are not black/black. But we truly don't know who we are.Some of us don't get to know, who we are! It makes a difference.

[@JamConcerned]

He makes anyone feels so comfortable being around him that's a gift.

[@saara1296]

I would think him as an asian guy who jus tanned really 🤷‍♀️😆

[@pkmelody3]

He looks really korean to me

[@saara1296]

@@pkmelody3 yeah probably

[@achildofgod7778]

@@pkmelody3 nah he looke Filipino I seen alot of Filipinos like him. My uncle is Filipino and some think he's black

[@marylandgirl9246]

Right, until he starts talking.

[@jkrv4653]

Naa he really looks mixed his head and body are black? But inner features east Asian? 🙈Sorry I don't know how to explain

[@elainesmith7512]

He is a handsome, articulate young man. He looks like a person from the south Pacific islands, like Tonga, Fiji, etc., or in other words, Polynesian. As for some stranger invading my personal space by touching my hair, body or whatever, I don't think I could ever get used to that because it seems so RUDE. If they asked me first, it wouldn't be as bad, but to just touch a stranger because you are "curious", no!

[@yukoyamada1958]

He definitely looks like Polynesian. And I agree with you. I hate when people can invade my personal space in any kind of way

[@meltones4206]

Him relaying his thoughts on healthcare! Random and nice. I did not see that coming.

[@alwaysincentivestrumpethic6689]

Nice interview !!! Seems like a nice dude

[@Xenthoid]

my best friend is half black and half korean. he had a similar experience . Koreans really didnt see him as "apart" of their population.

[@worldhealthrn]

I must say, while I understand seeing someone/thing in real life for the first time and being amazed by how it really looks or feels as opposed to what you may have seen from afar, I don't understand how one can have basic knowledge of biology, and be so completely befuddled by two parents of different colors creating a child, or different color skin or hair or different texture; all people in Asia don't have the same hair color body type eyes skin, skin, etc....also keeping in mind that Korea has a long history with interactions with other Asian countries - Korea and Japan for instance - so they must have some understanding of different people in different cultures unless, are they similarly confused by people who have dual Asian heritage?

[@monicapaeklucky]

This guys is really intelligent his insight on korean people and the culture is on point 👍

[@csu111]

25 generations!!! That’s almost 500 years!

[@troymanster8077]

good content bro always a pleasure