TL;DR - Korea Will Change You

[@TylerOcon]

I'm 99% sure that Martina and Simon are the personification of what soulmates are supposed to be.

[@JohnDoe-wx2oo]

Ironic that they came out with a podcast that was literally titled 'were not soulmates'

[@allisonblack62442]

This comment didn't age well :*(

[@TylerOcon]

@@allisonblack62442 yeah.....

[@b.valentine3254]

comments that aged like milk

[@TylerOcon]

@@b.valentine3254 yeah…bad call on that one.

[@pixii89]

I cannot freaking stop watching these videos dang it

[@liliebilie]

Its 4 am and I have school!!!!!!!!!!!! And I can't stop!!!!!!!!!!!

[@seoulfulstrength]

I went to korea for the first time in 15 years a few weeks ago and came back last friday. Just want to thank you guys for your videos :) it prepared me for Korea!

[@AllHailAkemi]

When Simon started rickrolling I was so convinced it was SHINee I thought "dafuq man, when did they release a song in full english with a rhythm I find strangely familiar?" damn you.

[@catherine24]

This is awesome!! I am a Korean-American living in Los Angeles(essentiallly a dirtier, dangerous Korea) but have never visited Korea. So interesting to see your take on Korean culture because I have the same stereotypes of Korea. This is so fascinating- i am going to live vicariously through this vlog until i make it out to Korea! Thanks for sharing and keeping it real!!

[@Lee-gd1us]

I hope I wasn't the only one singing along with the Boys over Flowers song...

[@ayoosh3581]

Almost paradiiiiise ~~~

[@Lee-gd1us]

Gonna make you smiiiiiile

[@TheAdorablepolish]

Nope, you weren't :D

[@MarkZ_1985]

I miss that show!!! :(

[@Foolkat101]

you mentioned that you feel safer in korea than you do in canada, is there a stigma around women being out late at night like there is in north america? like, is it as a big deal for a girl to go out late at night to hit up the convenience store or something? compared to north america, it's basically just not an option for a female to leave the house when it gets dark unless she's with a group of people or her boyfriend or male friend

[@alexisjeong101]

+Foolkat101 In Korea (I live in Vancouver, Canada but I go back for holidays since family's there) there are A LOT more people out even very late and early in the morning, so in that sense it feels safer. Still I don't feel completely safe (like I could wear a bikini out at 11pm and no one would try to grope me) but compared to Canada, yes you will likely feel safer (Vancouver anyways :3 )

[@user-ez5vq9fd2t]

+Foolkat101 It's more or less the same. The only difference is if you're living in a city environment like Seoul, there will always be people late at night, so you're not as vulnerable since you're not alone.

[@zzzsalvacion417]

I love how open minded and accetping you guys are

[@mcgeeSmith34]

I'm seriously jealous of you two kooks for having each other! You fit together so well, and I've enjoyed several of your videos because of how you relate to each other.

[@Xentradi97]

Dear Simon and Martina, read your blog. It was inspiring as someone who are also living abroad leading an unconventional life as supposed to conventionally "Real life". Keep it up guys!

[@magical_maniac]

The "changing-your-appearance" part is affecting me as well... But I'm from Iceland. Just watching so many dramas, interviews and... You guys has changed my fashion style to a super gothic rocker tomboy to a girly girl that wears bows and skirts and frills. ಠ_ಠ My friends are all "Whoa what the f(bomb) happened here?"

[@aTropicalTwist]

"They don't chicken neck yuh" lolll

[@alejandravillegas4054]

I think liking Tokio Hotel helped me really not even take a second look when looking at all these "girly" looking kpop idols. because Tokio Hotel's singer literally used to wear more makeup than even me lol so now when I look at kpop idols i'm just like "dude's got sick eyeliner game" lmao

[@ace-vb7lw]

Fellow Alien here. Bill totally wrecked my life :3

[@alejandravillegas4054]

+koffeebuttr omg hey :D i agree! his whole look during the Automatic Era was just on point lol

[@yunnie12121987]

awwww... you guys have the sweetest relationship ever, and you really love what you are doing. honestly, i'd sold my soul to be in your shoes right now.

[@sayurik]

I'm glad you went to Korea and started doing KZbin vids simon and Martina. Both of you are just adorable together, I wish both of you all the best in ur life together!! :D

[@julielevesque6034]

Actually, it has been said in an article of which source I forgot that companies adapted their recipes to the tastes of each country. I remember that the article talked about Lay's, and maybe McDonalds, I'm not sure. Canada is saltier, USA is greasier.

[@alicetornberg8100]

When I showed a picture to my friend, of Amber (from f(x)) and told her that "this is my celebrity crush" , she asked "oh, is he funny" and to me, it's just so obvious that Amber is a girl(and a good-looking one too) so I got a bit wierded out XD.

[@all-that-glitters9367]

Same here, I showed my friend a pic of Amber saying that I loved her music and she was all "That's a girl? Are you sure?" then I showed her a picture of Heechul from Super junior and she laughed in my face when I told her Heechul was a guy.

[@alicetornberg8100]

Cheyenne Kemp I believe a lot of non kpop fans think that Ren from Nu'est is a girl

[@galaxy_kitten95]

Alice Eriksson But, sometimes they can be a real piss off. One time, I showed, out of all people, my father, a picture of Zico, saying how he was my husband and stuff and he literally had the most "disgusted" look on his face and asked "Th..that's a guy?" I guess I showed him the wrong picture because his reaction made me very upset.

[@all-that-glitters9367]

Most non kpop fans think almost every person is the opposite gender than they are. Well at least in my case it seems to be that way.

[@harlemw651]

That's funny. Whenever I visit Canada I always feel very safe (like I could count my money out in public if I wanted to). But when I return to The States I feel like I have to look over my shoulder and be more cautious.

[@anle6536]

While watching tv in Australia all of a sudden you guys were on tv .. truly amazing

[@kewlbns69]

hey just wanted to write a lil note as i've recently found myself strangely addicted to your show and i realized for whatever reason it reminds me of skits i've seen on snl or something mixed with the travel channel. you guys are awesome fun to watch -cheers

[@maleerowell1087]

I thought you guys were brother and sister, or like bffs, you seem so similar! haha, but i can totally ship this, you two are the cutest :)

[@arfer]

Been in Korea for almost 14 years now, and only 1 unhygienic Korean practice still bothers me.......used toilet paper sits in open-topped plastic bins in every toilet cubical. That's right. You're not supposed to flush used TP in Korea. It should go in that little bin so that everybody using that toilet can see and smell the beauty of your wipings...

[@kuroichan101]

Ew that would completely freak me out. I think I would still flush the toilet paper down the toilet.

[@Pandeminium1]

maybe they don't like clogging the toilet o.O

[@no40]

wtf?!?!.....that's disgusting

[@arfer]

gsn1a2a3b I know that's the reason for not flushing TP. But it's just so weird that people with amazing smartphones and the fastest internet speeds, still drop their shitty TP in open bins in the cubicle. Korea is advanced in some ways, but backwards in others.

[@dervoss3841]

Same on the balkan and turkey. It's because of sometimes weak piping.

[@KuniKarin01]

They make such a great couple.

[@sharonboltey2115]

Thanks soo much, your videos have really opened my eyes on various subjects...thanks and please continue to create AWESOME videos!

[@garyrector7394]

I love you two! You present so many insights that are right on, but you keep it light and full of good humor. When I meet newcomers to Korea, I'm going to start telling them to watch your videos.

[@alphadawgxx]

"They're so cute I'm gonna vomit" Simon: "Stop vomiting" "...well shit."

[@extremeguy967]

I'm German and I am amazed by how worried even Canadians are of being robbed on the street lol

[@wigglekins]

More salt and sugar is added to our food in the west because our palates have been manipulated by processed foods so much over the last 60 years that we have come to expect super salty or super sweet from all of our foods. It's a real thing. -->>Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss

[@eda5936]

oh korea definitely has its fair share of processed foods, to say the LEAST

[@larissaturner4047]

Hey Simon and Martina, I was just watching the Australian TV show 'Hamish Mcdonald's The truth Is?'. I seen your interview and i literally broke out crying. You guys are amazing and I look up to you so much! I love you guys xxx

[@Eddielim1]

You guys are fantastic. Korea is lucky to have you living there.

[@jeyjeydi7425]

NOOOOOO SIMON!!!!! how could you rick roll us ????? u son of a probably wonderful mom huh ???

[@bookfairy01]

LOL the transition from SHINee to Rickroll xD

[@ilyzoe1089]

when Simon started singing rick roll i cried laughing...

[@AmbiguousMaturity]

My heart just can't take it when the two of you do pda. It just makes me feel so happy. :)

[@ninab6150]

Simon and Martina have been treating my depression for years now

[@tianarua3593]

"Oh my god that guys so hot!" *Zelo pops up. ZELLOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jessjess3073]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@LLLLMMMAAO]

8:15 "Stop vomiting." *Continues.*

[@kimchigurl2095]

Oh my gosh, you guys are so right! In my Food & Nutrition class last week, we were taking a quiz on how clean and sanitized our kitchens are. Some of the options (they were also the correct answers) involved bleaching the counters and sinks to "remove the bacteria." Who the frack bleaches their counters?!

[@paytonvandy8140]

I think Simon and Martina are going to be making videos forever. Like, until they're elderly (and who says they'll stop then??). You guys rock! I hope you guys are still in Korea when I start teaching there

[@user-sr9jq1fh7s]

omg i totally agree with you on the spoons in restaurants when i went to all the restaurants, they were self served and i was like WTF the whole time.. yep lol and once when i had to go out to eat with my dads friends, dang they were just sorta ignorant?? they thought i would look mixed because my dad moved to the americas but come on there are lots of koreans in america too... so yeah lol also they were the same group of friends from elementary school so it was cool. like woah in america, its usually have friends in grade years and then loose them all and make new friends when you go to college.. so yeah it was interesting. and like the whole feeling unsafe ... i lived in america my whole life so whenever i had my phone or purse or money out i would be so cautious but now i think about it, its true what you guys said. && lmfao the chicken necks. but honestly bumping into people in korea is like bumping into air... not the force i mean but the fact that nobody cares and are so busy to say sorry - -;; so i felt stupid going around saying sorry to everyone i bumped into LOL ANDD THE DRESSING UP IN KOREA. despite the fact i was there for just a week and i had to deal with the jetlags... i felt so stupid wearing my clothes...like every other girls would be dressed up just to go to the grocery store and im just like meep hi. im from `merica. and likeyeah when i was in the train subway place, it was really awkward beasue i would be dressed up poorly in front of really good looking korean oppas and then there would be a really pretty and well dressed korean girl who was sitting next to me - -; so yeah.... and the whole week i think i felt really embarrassed? sad? idk but not because i missed america but because of the plethora(lolmyvocab) amount of couples i saw everywhere. TT so yeah. korea...i think korea would be a fun place to have a vacation at and i think its a fun party country?? LOL but living in korea is sorta mostly a big no for me now.. i think i'm too used to how america is like and i like how everything is in america... (although i am korean and have been saying since i was a baby that i wanted to live in korea when i grow up, i dont want to anymore LOLL) i'll go to korea once in a while just to meet up with friends who do decide to move there and maybe have like a 21st birthday party there at hongdae LOL but yeah other than that i dont want to live in korea :P

[@PlaceboNine]

tl ; dr

[@jiuzhouqingyantiaoshizhuang]

How fast is the korean internet?

[@juliotancredi7468]

To download a whole movie in several minutes.

[@krystlechan746]

"They don't chicken neck-ya" HAHAHAHA

[@pjscafe]

U guys are awesome! Glad you're open-minded and keep things in perspective. kudos!

[@ThatGirlBren]

The "oh my god" voice is one of my absolute favourite things about you guys!!

[@gabsmoon_]

omg you guys are so cute

[@Snaoe]

Holy shit, it's the real marshall and lily

[@neeeno6211]

These are good, I like it. People should watch this and stop saying gay gay gay gay every time they saw the word 'Korea'. :) thumbs up!

[@ughnotyou]

Well, I'm glad that living in Korea is giving you a healthy lifestyle. And I'm really happy that you guys are enjoying your time there because I'm planning to work in Korea after I graduate university ( that is if my parents agree) and I hope that it will change a few things in me as well.

[@sunconsciouslove]

danger radar - i can relate: i lived in denmark for a turn & was amazed at not just how clean it was but also how safe it was compared to back home the USA. lost items were returned to people often. if friends left something valuable in a cafe, for example, it would still be there when they went back for it. so they didn't worry too much. i could walk home @ 3am & never had to worry about anything. i was always cautious, sure but eventually, a lot more relaxed..i also loved how someone in the countryside could leave out a fruit or vegetable cart & people would leave money in a can or jar before taking what they needed. it was awesome!...but then very difficult & frustrating to have to readjust after returning home. :o(

[@JeanPaulBeaubier]

The sharing food thing is hilarious imo. Asian countries share food basically everywhere and watching white people order individual plates is the most amusing thing in the world.

[@nasrinsomething9757]

Hi

[@eatyourkimchi]

Hi

[@aikaternie]

Its because they live in Korea. ;p

[@fromgravity]

i send my friends pictures of my biases all the time and they're like "that's a guy" AND I DON'T EVEN LIVE IN KOREA

[@porchialopez5933]

I noticed both your facial complexion are clearer/leaner and no more pimples or red spots on your face and you both look healthier.

[@kristinhope1006]

I love you guys! I lived in dongducheon for almost 2 years. And I loved it. I miss it so much. Your videos get me all nostalgic. I want to go back again. :)

[@bangtansein8653]

I want to live in Korea :')

[@schalazeal07]

Me too! I'd be very happy if I get to stay there for 2 months at the least! I'd love to stroll around Korea and shop on their malls. >_< I still like going to malls 'cause I'm from the Philippines and moved here in Canada 3 years ago.

[@schalazeal07]

That's nice! :D I'll go there someday! :D

[@schalazeal07]

I know it is! :)

[@schalazeal07]

And Japan or Tokyo too!!!

[@schalazeal07]

Oh my! I know that!! >_< Hehe! I was just being specific! Either just Tokyo or go to other places in Japan! But I like the cities 'cause there's so much energy and fun places to stop by... I like nature too tho... but it's better if I get to go to other places too other than Tokyo so I can learn more about Japan. You never know, I might fall more for the countryside or other places. Japan and Korea are my top 2 to go countries because of the culture! My dreams! :D

[@HclPudding]

Oh god that nose-snuggle... BUCKET!!! WHERE'S THE BUCKET!

[@catarinaferreira6878]

They are married?? I thought that he was gay o.O

[@eatyourkimchi]

Been married for over 7 years now! :D

[@catarinaferreira6878]

Ah congratulations on you two then. I hope you are very happy and i'm sorry about the comment :D

[@njgirl816]

Well, Martina does wear the pants in the relationship...since Simon lost his a LONGG time ago..rippido..flippido...sippi slow motion (if you're new to them this comment is weird lol it's a reference).

[@catarinaferreira6878]

AHA I'm actually new to them so yeah I didn't understand your reference. Sorry xD

[@njgirl816]

Catarina Ferreira Time to learn! haha Exo "What is Love"

[@annabelle7123]

Your 'Writing' about your mission in life was totally inspiring... no typical normal life, live a different life! Because in Korea, for Koreans as well, we have built up the idea of normal life with car, mortgage, marriage that we have to fit in... thank you for the inspiration!!! ohhhh i miss the sunny hot weather of Korea! love from Paris

[@mysteryhysteric]

I love this tldr, I read the blog post and I totally agree with everything you said. This makes me think a lot. There are SO many ways to live your life, your "real" life lol, and nothing should stop us from that.

[@tsiho]

I just came back to Canada after living a few months in Korea and everything is SPOT ON! Best.

[@GalOfUrDream]

Thanks for making this video. This was posted on our facebook page - English Beyond Borders.

[@glth93]

Martina you're so beautiful! I love you guys, you're videos are beyond great! Congrats on your anniversary! I've been in China for 10 months now, and I never know how to explain how it's different from my country, or how I feel it has changed me, but now i don't have to struggle anymore, 'cuz it's very, very, very similar to how you describe Korea in this and other videos. Driving, scooters, crossing the street, sharing food, shopping malls, parks full of tents and people flying kites… :D

[@ToriTenacious]

Aish.. you guys are living the life i've wanted for so long! ahh i really want to live in South Korea >.< seems like it's more fun and accepting over there.

[@xsasukex]

haha seinfeld, boys over flowers and fricken rick roll'd! ahhhh def subscribed to you guys. you are hilariouuuss

[@BlueberryNane]

I must say, the changes were and ARE good for you guys. Other thing, when I visited Toronto I had the same experience since my city is cool but there's a lot of insecurity when you take out cash. I was feeling quite nervous since my "homeland training" of being extra careful BUT I felt safe in Canada and received a good first impression.

[@annemariechase]

Hehe, I just posted a Korea vlog as a video response.. I think it's awesome that you live in Korea! I would love to live there.

[@Qudili]

Thanx heaps!!! my sister and I are planning a trip to Korea soon, that's why I was curious.Thanks a lot!! :D

[@sindokn99]

YESSS!!! Hahaha the food will taste much saltier when you go abroad again, and I know the reason why!Korean meals always include some type of soup, which is actually where we intake a big portion of the salt that our bodies need. That is why the rest of the meal doesn't need to have as much salt.But since meals abroad do not include soup, all of the salt intake is concentrated in the main meal, hence tasting very salty for Koreanized people!(Very much appreciate the wonderful videos you guys do!)

[@skippykipper101]

I totally understand what you mean about the "masculine" thing! I've never been to Korea, but just from liking K-pop and watching variety shows and other youtube videos, both my judgement of what is masculine and feminine has changed and what is "gay" has changed. This video was so interesting!

[@lovinlife1902]

I just went back to the States for a month and TOTALLY agree with you about the salt and portion size of food in North America. Everything was sooooo salty, and the portions are sooooo big!!

[@nagual1992]

You guys should totally consider expanding the length of your TL;DR

[@MarkZ_1985]

You are so right! Boys Over Flowers really changed my views and look on what masculine is in Korea. And I also first thought that the guy character was a girl until I looked at him more lol. As a gay guy myself, before I didn't find him attractive because he was too skinny and had long hair. Lee Min Ho's body was more of my type lol. But than after watching more Korean dramas, even skinny guys with long hair has become more attractive for me now. For example, the leading guy on "The Greatest Marriage", I immediately thought he was going to play a gay role, but surprised me he played a playboy! Interesting video and happy anniversary! :) I miss Simon with a beard, don't know why lol.

[@coolbanana3507]

777 vids Simon and Martina!! Hurry make a wish!!!! P.S I'd love Martina to test out and review Korean makeup brands e.g Etude House, Tony Moly!!

[@Kakarott2023]

Thank you guys for shearing alot of your experiences! Its realy interesting and you both are so nice and funny that it makes alot of fun listening to you both.

[@GenIsCool1024]

More power to you awesome Mama and Papa Nasty! Love you guys! :)

[@renaeodriscoll]

Aaahhh.... Love that you're from T Dot!!! Totally subbed because you guys are Canadian. Also, I totally hear you about the sketchy ATMs outside around the clubs. Just go to a Mac's milk it's safer there.

[@BabyBat14]

Omg this is really cool! But...I find so interesting the way you two talk about North America when it comes to safety, especially Canada (since it's so different from the US in this aspect). I'm brazilian but, when I was 4-5 years old (2003-2004), my dad was transfered to Canada due to his job. We were so damn surprised with the safety!!! Like, in Toronto you could just leave your bag on a table at restaraunt or something just to "mark the spot". We saw that at first and we were so shocked! Did Canada changed too much then since I leaved? Or is just that you guys are used to north american safety, while I had a huge cultural shock?

[@eellehcim]

I was watching this new australian tv show and they did a segment on "kpop", i screamed when i saw you guys being interviewd :D wooo, proud nasssty ♥

[@chechh1020]

Just found your guys channel and love it!

[@kikyochan66]

you guys are awesome! info very helpful. And you guys are super funny!

[@chellebelle2475]

I am always smiling whenever I watch Simon & Martina videos, you provide some good information on living in Korea, tips, and you provide me with some AMAZING FOOD PORN. Martina and Simon are one of a kind people, genuine, pure hearted, and have souls that shine. I hope to one day soon make It to Korean myself, your videos will help me be prepared

[@Akane1313]

It's interesting. Some of the things you mentioned are things that have changed for me just by immersing myself in Korean and Japanese media in general. Dramas, anime, pop and whatnot. I've become more interested in putting effort into how I look and reconsidering typical gender roles and whatnot. I don't think just watching stuff is any replacement for actually going there, but I do think that any prolonged exposure to another culture is eye opening.

[@DennyDraganova]

Your earrings are adorable! And you guys are the cutest/sweetest couple out there! ^o^

[@switchiller]

This is like my favorite episode ever.

[@CLchick34]

i agree so much with everything. especially about the safety radar. at first i was freaked out leisurely walking passed midnight. but afterwards i no longer felt that there might be danger lurking around lol

[@mpreedy]

all of this is so true after 2 years of living there. I completely agree.

[@keats27]

If you check normal table salt, there are many additives that score your arteries, so it isn't suprising that it would hurt your throat if not used to it. You can find salt without the additives. If you do, you'll be able to eat a lot more sodium and not worry so much about cholesterol (which heals injured blood vessels and thereby clogs them).

[@christinefaith5954]

This is exactly the reason why I want to be able to travel and at least live in different countries: so that I will experience the difference in each's perspective, i.e. McDonald's food. good thing these two exist. thanks for your vids and explanations. they help a lot :)

[@IzzyAviila]

You guys should go to Itaewon someday and film some stuff for us! Because many of us have seen Hongdae wich is pretty much were the korean people hang out, but I think it'd be interesting to see foreigners hang out there and stuff :)

[@evanbae1020]

So true...my parents live in Pusan and they don't even live in the downtown area. They live in this underdeveloped town where there are a lot of old people are. Anyhow, they always say that I have to go to decent college or university to get a job in Korea. They ALWAYS say that, so imagine how serious that is in a major cities like Seoul.

[@VIPBIGBANGBJ2NE1]

this video is definitely really old but i just realized that when i went to seoul several years ago, i realized people do openly compliment you (in my experience) they would say things like "you look really cute" "you look handsome" freely regardless of their gender and i think that's something positive that i liked about SK (not much but oh well)

[@LaCorpse]

You guys are like.. doppelgangers of my husband and I. So cute!

[@divianoski]

goshhh~ i absolutely loved this video.. i mean that's what everybody have to watch.. i'm done with the stereotypes!! Thank you guys for this video i'm really thankful...

[@capgungirl]

Seeing how cute you two are together and married, makes me excited to get married someday. This was a super cool and informative video :3

[@agentwaterfowl]

I was rolling with laughter when Simon started singing "Never Gonna Give You Up" in the middle of "Stand By Me" (3:35) because that is ALWAYS what pops into my head when that song plays in Boys Over Flowers

[@SKoUntilforever]

You guys are my new favorite youtubers!!

[@OttosScarf]

i feel like my fashion sense has improved too. sometimes people compliment me on my outfit and asked how long it took to put it together, when it took like two minutes since i modeled it after an idol or actor.

[@FruitsBasketCast]

it happens everyday, friends hold hands all the time in schools and everywhere.

[@alexag5917]

You guys are actually so funny! You literally just made my day!! :)