What Disappointed You About Korea?

Today, I asked non-Koreans "How was Korea different from your expectation?"
I hope you guys enjoy the video!
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Q1. What brought you to Korea?
03:54 Q2. What's better than your expectation?
09:42 Q3. What part of Korea disappointed you?
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[@jimhim585]

That second woman (Sara), with the dark red hair, has perfect Korean. Not just speaking, but the cadence, tone, and emphasis, along with her facial expressions and mannerisms are on point. It is impressive whenever a foreigner reaches this level of fluency. If you closed your eyes, it would be hard to tell that she is not Korean.

[@user-bn5pq7bh5g]

3년 밖에 안되었는데 거의 20년 산 정도의 수준의 한국어

[@oopoo122]

ㅇㅈ 진짜 억양 너무 자연스러워서 놀랬어요..😮😮

[@EzziiG]

She even done some plastic surgery to make her look more Korean 👍

[@hannybunbun]

​@@EzziiGno she didn't get plastic surgery. it's just her natural beauty 😊

[@adriedwards-johnson8313]

Known her a good portion of her life - that's what she looks like@@EzziiG

[@jayabajpai5394]

The biggest problem most of the people want to go korea because of Kdrama. It's like moving to Hogwarts and finding harry Potter. Go there to enjoy food and technology. Love yourself and keep your expectations low. Even kpop idol look that good because of filters, professor make up and plastic surgery. Do not believe what media shows

[@mino4965]

Come on! It’s not that bad. Why you depict korea as a horrible country?

[@justlim622]

I visit Korea every two years and it is a great country to visit. So much fun and safe

[@Xxxxbjdzx]

However, it is true to some extent that Koreans are good at self-management and relatively good at appearance. A narrative or romance like a drama is to find itself.

[@jayabajpai5394]

I never said Korea is bad. No country is absolutely good or bad. I am actually blaming delusional people who think life is like kdrama Or their kpop idols look like God.

[@jayabajpai5394]

@@Xxxxbjdzx every country has people good, average or bad in appearance. Lookism is chronic in Asia that's why they maintain a lot.

[@kaycoleman2063]

There was a kpop fan who was on sm and said basically; “I can’t wait til my divorce is finalized so I can move to South Korea”. And I just asked her some questions like; “Do you know the language? Do you know anyone who lives there? Do you have some type of plan? Do you know the culture outside of the rose-colored view from kpop?” She ended up blocking me for that. Oh, well. I hope SK ended up being everything she expected.

[@thitnsa7554]

As a Korean, I feel really embarrassed by the culture of casually spitting on the streets. Many people in Korea intentionally engage in such behavior to project themselves as macho or tough, and I believe it should be legally prohibited.

[@onkelultrabreit]

It actually is legally prohibited. Look it up. :D

[@ridita5221]

​@@onkelultrabreitGood to know, but old habits don't die easily. I'm from Hungary as I heard Koreans do it here in Koreqn factories. It's disgusting, so Hungarians don't work happily in Korean companies.

[@user-bn5pq7bh5g]

​@@ridita5221I would like you to speak up. That is when I see no difference between Korean and Chinese. I am sorry ㅠ

[@ridita5221]

@@user-bn5pq7bh5g Well they are definitely Koreans. We don't have too much Asian people and the Chinese ones are usually business owners. They have shops with useful, cheap Chinese stuff or restaurants. Koreans are newcomers, but pouring money and building factories. Our problem is, that they are polluting the environment. They don't pay too much and it's a new concept to them that a boss can't hit the employees. A manager at the most famous company was suprised, because after an incident the worker's extended family waited him after thevday to teach him the local customs. So Hungarians barely work for them and the bring foreign workers from India. They aren't good at safety either, because a lot of serious accidents happened, but they try to keep it in secret. It makes them suspicious and untrustworthy.

[@JMDinOKC]

That's common in China as well.

[@xuimod]

Lots of respect for Sara for answering the whole interview in Korean when she could have done it in English like everyone else did.

[@eufrosniad994]

Well, it’s more like she is one of those while people who are suckers for East Asian stuff. It’s like the grass is greener on the other side crowd who doesn’t realize it’s not all that great till they have roots in the country.

[@Maranville]

I think she got Jin to say more interesting stuff because of it. As good as he is at English, you could see him come alive more when speaking Korean.

[@binushi1603]

Saw yuktha in the thumbnail so thought to give it a go I'm not even from India😅 I've seen her previously and knew she is good at these interviews, explanations and stuf😊

[@Rjbunnie_]

Are you Sri lankan by chance? Just asking out of curiosity. Bc I am from SL.😊

[@binushi1603]

@@Rjbunnie_got me 😁 from my name ha 😅 Yep From 🇱🇰

[@yj8641]

I agree with Sara. Calling “unnie” means that you are in their circle. If you can call Koreans “unnie” , and there are Korean girls calling you “unnie” that means you are accepted in that community. (Tbh I feel insulted when not a very close person calls me “unnie”. On internet when random foreigners call me “unnie” I really Dont like it 😢 they are crossing the boundary. ) Sara seems so well adjusted to Korea. 👍 And I envy her language skill 😮

[@superlifer1732]

How is Sara's Korean so good? I wouldn't know that she's not a native speaker if I spoke to her on the phone.

[@vixxexo6855]

Unnie! Unnie! Unnie!

[@yj8641]

@@vixxexo6855 😥

[@yj8641]

@@vixxexo6855 😅

[@lisar317]

I really enjoy your videos. I hope the tourism people in Korea also watch them. I live in the US and I would love to visit Korea some day.

[@Mat_video_in_korea]

Great interviews. Nice to see people with clear explanations

[@nadineahlers2164]

Hi Jin! Great video. Keep up the excellent work! You're a fantastic listener and interviewer. 😊

[@Shermar]

~ These were all excellent interviewees. Kudos. One of the best - of this sort of video - that I’ve seen. 💯

[@muhibuhallah]

Anyway, your videos are amazing❤️‍🔥

[@juanpAAA2059]

Great video Jin!

[@pomegranateemporium]

Btw I love the cuts of street scenes of Korea between the interviews 🫶🏽✨️🥹

[@ev.09]

I love the diversity of this interview, so many interesting backrounds. How ever the question, if K - Dramas are real is outdated, almost like asking kids, if they believe in Santa. I mean it is a part of the movie/music culture and very normalized nowadadays. Every grown up person knows this, just like Hollywood is not real and show business is fake in general.

[@theekatspajamas]

You'd be surprised how many people have that disconnect, especially with foreign media. Same thing happens in Japan with anime

[@Cxs1a3]

Most non-western foreigners also think Hollywood is normaI America/ western country in general. They think aII wite people are rich, and every wite girI Iooks Iike a celebrity.

[@Xia-hu]

still there are a lot of women, especially younger ones, teens, who have this glittery idea of Korean men and love in Korea in general. There are a LOT of them who visit Korea with the goal of finding "oppa" and go home devastated when they find out "oppas" just want sex from the "white horses" as they call white women...

[@Cxs1a3]

@@user-vw9oy8ri2z The type of people you meet anywhere, is a reflection of who you are. The fact you struggle to associate with upper class people is more a reflection of you than them. You think David Beckham struggles to meet upper class Koreans? But I get it , it's easier to blame someone else , than to accept your inadequacies.

[@9y2bgy]

What the HECK was with Sara? Only living in Korea for 3 years? DANG, GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much respect!

[@JMDinOKC]

She took up Korean when she was 12.

[@StarlightAngel948]

As a person who really wants to go to Korea sometime soon I hope, I find super interesting this interviews specially women's point of view! I did not know about the cults and I'm glad I know now!

[@justlim622]

I go every two years. Just stay away from them. I love going to Korea because it safe to walk at night and it is so liberating.

[@user-sl1ii6qw8i]

모르는 사람이 접근해서 친근하게 행동한다면 의심해 볼 필요가 있어요. 가장 큰 특징은 혼자가 아닌 2인 1조로 움직입니다.

[@StarlightAngel948]

@@user-sl1ii6qw8i 설명해주셔서 정말 감사드립니다! 친절 하시네요!

[@_CL]

I'm not even in Korea and I got approached by a Korean girl near the metro who was with another guy talking about God and how she would want to do bible study together 🤣

[@trex1448]

just tell them that you're an English teacher and that you'll meet with them at starbucks if they pay $200 per hour of conversation lessons.

[@loveseoul7305]

고쳐야 할 부분을 영상으로 만들어서 고맙고 응원합니다 ❤

[@hannahannah650]

Now I'm beginning to wonder what it's like in the immigration office of Korea. I mean, I can't imagine that workers in the immigration office can't speak English or wouldn't provide proper translation support, at least in English. (I am a Korean, I do not expect every korean to speak English, but immigration office?)

[@user-to4iq4bq9g]

이민청은 외교부가 아님. 그리고 외노자들은 의사소통이 가능할 수준의 한국어를 배워야 한국에서 워킹비자가 나옴. 일개 관공서 부서 인원들만 영어가 왜 필요함? 이민올 애들이 한국어를 배워야지 영어를 배워옴?ㅋ

[@KL-yq9nw]

I've lived in multiple countries, immigration offices NEVER speak english. very expected from my experiences.

[@holyfkingshit123]

​@@KL-yq9nwI think you went to restaurant or something instead of immigration office 😂😂!!

[@susiex6669]

Many countries have this policy so that foreigners know from day one that you are expected to learn the language of the country and wont be catered to. I see nothing wrong with that. Language translation apps on your phone can help you.

[@anu83]

Nordic countries at least speak english if you cant speak their language. And if you cant speak english, then there will be a translator.@@susiex6669

[@JasonPasola7789]

many of my korean friends came to my country Malaysia for enjoying food and environment also they all are so nice and friendly

[@user-bn5pq7bh5g]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@cocaineminor4420]

I noticed alot of Koreans been traveling to other Asian countries to experience something new.

[@user-oe1mk8wr7d]

말레이시아도 한 번 여행 가보고 싶은데 추천할만한 음식이나 관광지 좀 알려줄 수 있나요?

[@chowloon]

​@user-oe1mk8wr7d 말레이시아에서는 대표적인 음식은 Nasi Lemak 이에요. 그런데 다른 음식도 맛있어요. 예를들면 Roti Canai, Bah Kut Teh, satay (닭, 양꼬치 같은 음식). 음식 먹으러 오면 Penang 나 Melaka 가 추천해요. Kota Kinabalu 근처에 아름다운 산 하고 바다가 있어요. 대중교통은 불편지만 택시비는 비싸지 않은 거예요. 간단하게 여행하고 싶으면 쿠알라룸푸르에 가세요. 수도라서 교통 더 변하고 음식도 많아요.

[@zaynes5094]

@@cocaineminor4420Even in my small NY town we've had an influx in Japanese and Korean immigrants. It even went to a town hall meeting of what to do with the amount coming in for school and to settle here and it took the town hall leader to basically say "we accept all people and as long as they file and pay bills and do their part in the community WE DON'T CARE who they are."

[@AlyciaDietrich]

100% agree with how the immigration office should have english services. It doesn't make sense that an immigration office wouldn't have people who speak english or other languages..Also, they need to know the same information because I had a friend that went in person and one worker said one thing, but when she called, a different employee said a different thing. That was one thing I was disappointed with when I was in Korea, but other than that I loved it

[@jameschang2873]

Sadly Korea is a nationalistic country, Koreans think if you live in Korea as a foreigner you better learn their language! Sadly! But on the other hand Korea is changing because of KPop so they need to change their ways, not that some foreigners are to stay in Korea!

[@roythousand13]

You go to a foreign country and EXPECT them to speak your language! Okay!😂

[@preetiraut7700]

​@@roythousand13.She isn't saying normal citizens to learn English just immigration office to learn different languages to help foreigners tourist. Specially when you are promoting your country as tourist friendly country.

[@AlyciaDietrich]

@@roythousand13 …. At the immigration office yes. They should have multiple language services since foreigners are the ones that are going to the immigration office

[@emmaunderbluesky7511]

@@preetiraut7700 no European or North African immigration office is Foreign-language-friendly. And by foreign I mean brown. It’s only Westerners who expect others to go out of their way to speak western languages to make westerners life easier.

[@samueljang1204]

It is good to know many different thoughts

[@abhayadav2892]

Yukta you nailed it😊😊

[@behumble9900]

한국말 하는 언니는 한국어 발음이 너무 완벽한데요? 뭔가 미묘한 억양까지도 마스터한 느낌이네요. 대단!

[@MK-py5ow]

For my job field, this video is really useful.😊I am a attorney supporting korea visa for foreigners. I know that korea immigration does not speak English well. Cause many issues in immigration, dont need mentioning but only documents.

[@DenHyung]

I lived in Korea for 7 years in the 80’s. There was no kpop, kdramas, cell phones, etc. outside of Korea. It was difficult to get around since almost no signs were in English. I could go on and on. But, Korea in 2023 is a utopia compared to then. If a foreigner can’t live in Korea nowadays, they shouldn’t live abroad. 외국 꼰대 불평 끝…ㅋㅋㅋ😎👍

[@user-oe1mk8wr7d]

군사정권 시절 ㄷㄷ

[@maniacram]

Thank you Mr. Veteran. Happy now?

[@DenHyung]

@@maniacram im not a veteran. Happy now?

[@missplainjane3905]

@@DenHyung Why

[@DenHyung]

@@user-vw9oy8ri2z Did you live in Korea during the 80s and 90s? We clearly experienced two different Koreas. That was not my experience at all. To be honest it was “fashionable” for middle and higher class Koreans to have “a foreign friend” back in the day. Made them feel more international. It also gave the impression that they spoke English. Back then most people only spoke English if they lived abroad which required a higher level of wealth and status to get international visas. Times have changed apparently. We’ll just agree to disagree. 👍

[@megons6782]

Very good interview

[@ReligionOfSacrifice]

My cousin who had five daughters had the oldest one go to Korea to be a English teacher. She was there for many years, but now is back in America becoming a lawyer. So this topic hit my head today to look up Korea and foreigners along with English teachers in Korea. The girl who speaks perfect Korean is the one I really feel for. I can see her wanting some aspect of the movies and K-pop to be there with cart bars all over like a personality of the city and I also agree with her completely on the spitting. She won my heart with her two points there. And she's right. The heart of a community is the closeness and so she probably fell in love with the idea of walking down the street and seeing so many people you know at various cart bars such that even when you are older you feel younger and connected as you see all you remember, even if for her the younger was in movies and dreams. For that it really makes me realize Korea is truly in her heart. Then to now want the spitting shows all the more she wants the very best for what she sees as the very best. She's great.

[@NirinaTsinjo]

As a student at Japanese Universities, I went to Korea for conference. It was my worst experience ever, the immigration asked me why I apply my visa to Korea in Japan? And they were very harsh. I replied politely that I am student in Japan. So they asked me to see my student card. May be used with Japanese people who are more polite than Korean seem. In fact, many of my friends here in Japan, who went in Korean were shocked how harsh are Korean.

[@411faithhopelove]

Many people try to live in Korea and just extend their tourist visa in Japan because it is so close and cheap to go for a day and come back. Very recently immigration is cracking down on people who do this. But honestly, immigration in every country can be quite harsh. I did not find immigration in Japan kind at all and I lived there for 10 years. There are also many Japanese who are nationalist and look down on Korea. As a result of this, many Japanese think Korea is “trash” because they believe they are a superior race.

[@shibanikonwar2981]

Very refreshing video..

[@GeorgiaMyname]

Hi Jin ..new subscriber here from Greece …loved your culture through historical series .. love your country so I just started to learn Hangul ..My dream is to visit some day S.Korea and stay for more than 10 days ( travel agencies proposals 🙄) . Maybe my wish come true 🙏🙏🙏!for now I will travel watching your videos 🥳🥳

[@sanjana1114]

love that Siri had her research done...good job to her!!

[@duba77777]

i don't understand why nobody talks about korean cinema, isn't that marvelous, am i too old?

[@oklu_]

1:26 어떻게 이렇게 억양이 완벽해요 너무 신기합니다

[@yj8641]

To Alexis from the US: The rude Ahjussi is behaving rude not because you are a foreigner or black. Im 100% sure that he behaves the same way (rude) to Koreans too 😅 there is racism in Korea but you will not encounter mean behaviors on the street due to racism. You will encounter Racism when you try to get a job or some specific occasions. The mean behaviors you may encounter is usually nothing to do with race, but foreigners tend to interpret that way. 😢 Some Koreans just talk insensitive (blunt, rude), and act rude. I'm sorry about it, but you should just ignore the bad behaviors of strangers, just like other Koreans do. 😅 you can complain about it to your Korean friends. They will get angry for you or sometimes may file complaint instead of you. The restaurant owner who tried to give you free food is very nice. That doesn't happen to Koreans 😂 you are lucky to meet such a person. 😊 I Dont know what you think about the Korean beauty standard or colorism. To Koreans you look very beautiful and your skin is glowing beautifully. If some old Koreans stare at you, they are curious and amused to see a foreigner, so if you say hi in Korean, they may talk to you and say you are pretty.

[@user-fw1rq2jl2c]

저도 나이든 아줌마, 아저씨때문에 빡치는 경우가 많아요. 아마 외국인 입장에서는 같은 한국인보다 당혹감이 더 많이 느끼겠죠... 그리고 외국인 노동자에 대한 인종차별도 하죠

[@rennwithrizz]

how likely is it that in those specific occasions or if you’re trying to get a job that you maybe turned down due to your race or the fact you’re a foreigner

[@darkknowledge8243]

Open racism is rampant at South Korea even among young people like college students, anyone who says otherwise is either ignorant or has pale enough skin to get special treatment from Koreans.

[@yj8641]

@@rennwithrizz it depends on what you do. I heard in children’s English schools, they prefer white people over blacks or Asians. If you are modeling, a white person don’t have much merit anymore because there are too many. Blacks or Latinos may get more chances. Getting rejected from a job because of you are a foreigner can be very high, but depends on the job you are seeking. In areas they have the shortage of workers, they may try to recruit foreigners, but most descents jobs are already very competitive to Koreans. If you are fluent in Korean, you may be able to get service jobs, but In most places they prefer Koreans. They are not accustomed to foreigner workers, and be confused about how to work with them if they didn’t have foreign workers previously. I saw some foreign workers at cafes, and they looked like Asian students. They were fluent in Korean, and young and sociable. Koreans you meet may be much nicer or meaner to you. It all depends on your situation and who you meet.

[@tootspogsforever5590]

Well said

[@Userchilled]

Alexis is a vibe 😂😂❤

[@leeok]

1:15, 4:55, 11:45 이 분 한국어 실력 완벽합니다.

[@meghneelishaan]

Wow! The first girl's name is Yukta Manoj Tyagi aka Yuki. I've seen her in other KZbin videos.

[@merkwey]

Where do you interview? Id like too in the future appear on these video

[@user-bn5pq7bh5g]

Around Sinchon station I guess (where Yon sei University and Ewha women university)

[@namisaito2406]

Me too :(

[@muhibuhallah]

Good luck Jin

[@EVARGAS1EDISONEDU]

In Seoul, I got approached three different times in the seven days I was there, by religious lady's. They were sooooo nice and then they ask if you want to go somewhere, like a religious service 😂. I thought they were just being nice, but they tagged me as a foreigner and thought I was vulnerable. I actually had, like a five minute conversation with one of the groups of ladies and it was really nice, before I realized it a sect.

[@yj8641]

3 in 1week? damn, you met more sect than me in 1 year 😅 Glad you got out in 5 minutes. Some Koreans get dragged by them to the strange place and get ripped off 🥲 I cannot believe that the cult is doing it to foreigners 🥲

[@CarigisX]

I always talk to them its the rare occasion i get to speak english 😂

[@Cxs1a3]

crinj victim mentality... as if they don't approach IocaIs

[@CarigisX]

@@Cxs1a3 actually they do target foreigners. they promise a “cultural event or language exchange or free photoshoot”. its very target to foreigners who are alone.

[@Cxs1a3]

@@CarigisX They custom tailor their approach to who's in front of them at the time. Obviously, they don't approach a foreigner the same way as a local, that doesn't mean they only approach foreigners.

[@user-qc1lg6ep8i]

이런 영상 너무좋아요 !!!

[@JMDinOKC]

The 3 women from India, Italy and Sweden all look remarkably similar, even in their dress.

[@Ceylin_Kurtbogan]

kdrama effect. Most people that aren't in US military or go to Korea as immigrant from South East Asia are young (and generally pretty) women that go there because they like Korea and want to be more like Koreans themselves. Have you noticed how all these people are pretty too? The country is basically a "glam" obsessed cyberpunk dystopia, so when you look at it from a naive perspective, it just looks very attractive. Literally all these girls in the video that tell other people not to go there due to kdrama...went there for kdrama dreams, it just shows so so much. They say they didn't move due to it but once every 2 seconds the word kdrama is still brought up in a positive light, even arguing somethings are indeed the same etc. I wish they interviewed maybe a bit older people or people working in corporate etc. and maybe interview more men

[@abcde4677]

Tbh, I don't think no one believes it is going to be same as kdrama. This rant is like becoming cliche of foreigners who come here because they like kdrama. No one is coming here thinking it is going to be same as kdrama. They just happened to like Korea through K-Drama.

[@skillbopster]

Rubbish! They're tons of naive young women that actually believe it.

[@Cxs1a3]

Rubbish! They're tons of naive young women that actually believe it.

[@Cxs1a3]

@@user-vw9oy8ri2z The type of people you meet anywhere, is a reflection of who you are. The fact you struggle to associate with upper class people is more a reflection of you than them. You think David Beckham struggles to meet upper class Koreans? But I get it , it's easier to blame someone else , than to accept your inadequacies.

[@bogdanrilakovic6854]

Its by far my favourite country ❤

[@user-oe1mk8wr7d]

고맙습니다

[@SY-fp6ng]

Why?

[@intothebeyond8763]

I'm not Korean (not even close ) But I can tell that Sara's accent is on point . She sounds like a native speaker .

[@apollofateh324]

7:11 me af, keep the expectations low and hope to be surprised 😂

[@l__b21]

And as usually everything depends on a certain person: all the experience or attitude to others. So, finally you make conclusions about the country and life there relating on some types of people you met. And usually we explore everything around us according to our own personality. Anyway sometimes it's interesting to listen to some opinions.

[@user-ns1yg6ru4p]

알렉스 너무 귀여워요 ㅠㅠ 표정이 살아있어서 너무 사랑스러워요❤ ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@SpicyTurkey83]

I'm Korean, and Sara speaks better Korean than me. I'm not even joking or exaggerating. Accent, grammar, mannerisms,... I'm so impressed.

[@user-ol8qb9ik6n]

I found a credit on the ground at Wonju station, I took it to the ticket counter, I hope they got it back

[@anyadarlingg]

I understand foreigners should learn Korean. In thr military tho, sometimes you dont find out you are getting stationed there until a few months prior. Thats my experience, and many others' as well. I wish i had more time to study the language in advance.

[@handcream666]

I am struggling with being treated poorly even when I try to speak Korean, I dress modestly and do my best to be aware of cultural norms. and sometimes it feels like you are a ghost because nobody makes small talk or even eye contact. Despite the hard times, I am having an amazing time exploring this country and I’m so grateful to be here. Just quite lonely! People say they want to be your friend, but only to sleep with you 😂

[@jungk0081]

I'm korean American and I had same experience when visited there ..strangers will not interact much with you ..but if you could join to any organization you are interested..you'll make lots of friends there 😊

[@mjmj734]

Korean here. Small talk/eye contact/casual hug is just not a thing in Korea(especially for younger generations in Seoul). Not because you're foreigner and nothing to do with your appearance or language skill. If there are Koreans who smile at you and try to interact with you for no reason, please be careful. They could be cults.

[@yj8641]

Koreans are shy. Most Koreans don’t approach strangers/foreigners, except really extrovert ones or bad people with shady intentions. It’s best that you approach a group of people-like a bunch of students. When they are in groups, there is usually an extrovert person who wants to talk with foreigners, and other shy people may join the conversation too. If you notice somebody (usually old people) is staring at you, that’s because they are curious. If you say hi to them in Korean, they may start to chat with you. Some may run away because of the fear of English 😅 but some people will enjoy talking with a foreigner. Good luck! 👍

[@user-bn5pq7bh5g]

​@yj8641 this sounds like a genius. I am Korean, and a ghost while walking by myself(unless there s someone I know on the street) I hope you stay safe, and you could find some good opportunities to interact with people if you want

[@decelis_boys747kings]

When I come we can be friends. Pinky promise 🤝🏼

[@sourcr7]

i see that almost all of them have lived in Korea for 3-4 months or even for 4 days. I guess if you ask foreigners who have lived in Korea for a few years there would be a lot more negative things to say about the korean society

[@VK.x]

*Snap out of🇰🇷drama fantasy & moving. I’m a Psych Prof (34) & have twins (14). British Indian (olive skin). Post job offers, I decided to go🇰🇷alone x2 in the city & rural, 2 weeks each. Rented to feel the living experience (hotel is a whole diff experience). I was born & raised in a poor & rough area until 17, so naturally Street wise. I was blessed to raise my children differently but, teach them not to be naive. Other than school they’re models, son is signed to a basketball team, humble but, not timid. Schools are great BUT, the children are a problem I noticed hierarchy RE: parents wealth, looks & shocked girls are nasty. I pointed it out loud to headteachers in front of students so they also hear. I declined as don’t want my children to be used for their own success & also even my daughter would do pysical damage to a boy/girl if they tried test her to make it known not to try her she’ll put them back in their place. I didn’t want them to start becoming arrogant as they grow/privy to racism (Olive skin)🇰🇷beauty standards haven’t evolved much & 100% don’t want my girl to want to have a body of a a child, as a woman. That side of beauty standards are concerning (as I also visited university to see the young adults). Then I traveled with both children they loved🇰🇷said they’d happily move but, felt annoyed the way noticing how students treat others, think it’s cool & my son felt uncomfortable with how desperate girls were whispering he’s handsome & daughter (they felt it was quite desperate & it would get worse as they get older). I was surprised that’s the big downfall they pointed out themselves - unwanted attention. Their confident to move but, they’re still growing & worried of that generation’s mindset don’t want to risk it influencing. They’ll get into fights even if they don’t know someone & see their being bullied they intervene to stop it straight away & that I’m proud of. Where as in🇰🇷teachers expect kids to just take it & I won’t tell my children to change that amazing quality they have. As for myself the men are VERY full on flirts with women & I saw very clever ladies get rejected due to looks (don’t meet beauty standards) so those qualities are highly off putting. So decided to keep🇰🇷as a holiday destination. My point think of the big picture & every hypothetical scenario so your ready. Good luck if you’re planning on moving I hope you have a smooth transition♥️🙏🧿*

[@Xentradi97]

Why would anyone think Korea is like Kdrama is beyond me. Is America like Hollywood movies and dramas? Does Sex in the city represent NY or Emily in Paris, Paris? All movies and dramas are either romantic depiction of the country, city, and culture or it shows exaggerated darkness within the society. Anyone deciding to move anywhere ought to be prepared to face the whole reality of the place, culture, and its people instead of trying to juxtapose it with their imagination.

[@VK.x]

@@Xentradi97 *100% I love your comment with so many examples for those whom may struggle to understand the point. At the end of the day we’re only commenting brutally truthfully as it’s peoples life & futures at stake whatever your age. In hope it will help broaden peoples eyes when they go. A lot of people watch Indian movies (most scenery’s out of 🇬🇧) they think it’s easy luxury living but, it’s far from it. If you want that lifestyle you have to be very wealthy. Overall I loved your comment I hope it helps someone. Sending love from 🇬🇧 (I just noticed my comments are bold? Is it bold on your side too? I’m not sure why🤦🏻‍♀️)*

[@squ34ky]

What's *British Indian (olive skin)?*

[@hannahannah650]

I'm Korean and lived in the U.S. for a couple of years. I agree that we tend to compliment people's appearances a lot, and I don't like it either. I hadn't considered that Korean men were full-on flirts before, for Americans are known for being very outgoing in that regard. I think I'll have to reconsider my perspective because I'm going to London this winter (very excited about that, yay!) I plan to compare British guys to Korean guys. I saw a clip of Emma Watson saying that British guys are very reserved compared to American guys. Thanks for sharing your point of view. It is interesting.

[@ej3358]

The woman in a beige shirt speaks Korean so well. I respect her language skill and sense!

[@vishw6956]

man there are many videos of hotels, night clubs etc not allowing folks from certain countries in korea and also rac sm. You need to talk about that too

[@sookiee609]

The red haired girl is crazy good. If I closed my eyes, I would think she was Korean! It’s weird to hear someone who is not Korean speaking such great Korean.

[@katherinejimenezmatos2009]

The lady from New York, girl there is so much to do in this city but lets be real...ITS THE RENT GIRL😂😭 its so expensive 😭 To me it was the food, too much sugar on the food bruh 😭 But the people both natives and foreigners living there are very nice and kind. Once again: kdramas ≠ Korea's reality

[@user-vn8wu3cf4v]

To be honest, meals eaten at home in South Korea are not sweet. But the food in South Korean restaurants is a bit crazy. It makes all foods sweet. Most South Koreans hate that too.

[@justlim622]

It's a great place to visit

[@kfx3907]

도대체 한국드라마를 통해 한국을 어떻게 봤길래 기대가 이렇게 높은걸까요? 그리고 드라마가 현실이 아니라는것은 알고있었어야지 인지부조화 아닙니까😅

[@katherinejimenezmatos2009]

@@user-vn8wu3cf4v yes! My korean friend cooked for us while we went for visit and she said the same. Food at restaurants has too much added sugar 🥲

[@katherinejimenezmatos2009]

@@kfx3907 한국에서 kdrama는 사회적인 현실이 아니라는 것을 알고 있다. 사실 나는 kdrama를 별로 좋아하지 않는다. 그런데 나와 함께 여행을 간 몇몇 사람들은 한국에서 사는 것이 kdrama에 사는 것과 같다고 생각했지만 나는 그렇지 않다고 말할 수 있다. 심지어 내 한국 친구들도 그렇다고 했다. 어떤 사람들은 판타지 세계에 살고 있다 😅😂

[@rashibansal3782]

I will visit it after few years 😊

[@squ34ky]

4:12 why not, Yukta? You can say that, no problem.

[@cynant2912]

True Story. I was in the Military at the time, and we often visit Korea doing our tours. A friend and I was at this mall, and we wasn't planning on buying anything, just walking around. The friend of mine said that she needed more eyeliner, so went to first cosmetic store that we saw. We just looking and browsing at the makeup. When we got to the foundation, the women approached us and said WE DON'T HAVE IN YOUR COLOR. Me and my friend looked at each other was like DID SHE REALLY SAID THAT. It was a long and uncomfortable pause because neither of us didn't know what to say. She didn't say CAN I HELP YOU?, or CAN I FIND YOU SOMETHING? We were taken aback so much I ask to speak to someone who was in charge. The women came and she was very nice and friendly and spoke some basic english, and we explained what happen, and I said that I didn't want her to be punished or lose her job or anything, but I told her that she needs to be retrained on customer service when it come to foreigners. She apologized and said that she will talk to her. And we said THANK YOU and we left. But yes, for me and my friend that was a disappointing experience. YES I KNOW! ALL KOREANS ARE NOT LIKE THIS! YES I GET IT!

[@user-qf5pn1je2f]

Oh, I think she wasn't trying to be rude, it's just that there's not much varience in foundation because most koreans have similar skin tone

[@katherinejimenezmatos2009]

@@user-qf5pn1je2f I think this is the case, however I see also how this might come as rude. Customer service can vary from person to person and some people are just too straightforward and objective when managing a customer, which in many cases comes out as rude.

[@slee8601]

@@katherinejimenezmatos2009well… I understand this might come off as rude. However, that store clerk might have said it to help you save time in her limited english. You might not understand this but koreans are very direct many times to the point of bluntness. And they act really fast to solve a problem. She did not confirm what you were looking for and just assumed you were looking for foundation. Most korean foundations are available only in 2-3 shades only. I think that woman was trying to communicate the fact. I understand the word choices sounds very rude to Americans. But those seem unfortunate coincidence to me and misunderstanding happened on both sides. If I were told the same thing, I would’ve told her I am looking for different product right away. Many times foreigners do not understand negative connotations of certain expressions in one language. Those come much much later in learning one language. I‘ve been living in the US for 25 years. I still make mistakes without knowing and afraid of this kind of situation.

[@star2like261]

@@slee8601that’s the point the person giving the example is making. In the UK and I’m sure in other countries you don’t assume what the customer wants, you ask. As in her case her assumption was wrong and created a bad impression. In the end the worker wasn’t helpful to anybody.

[@abi7183]

@@user-qf5pn1je2f It was clearly bad customer service i.e. rude. They didn't ask for foundation, so why did she assume they wanted to buy foundation? Shouldn't she have waited until they asked?

[@1703bk]

love Korea:)

[@kfx3907]

맨 마지막분의 말에는 한국인인 저도 공감합니다 ㅋㅋㅋ 한국 아저씨들이나 아줌마들이 다 그런건 아닌데 일부는 자신보다 어리거나 외국인이면 반말을 하고 승질내는 부류가 더러 있습니다. 이거는 한국에서 20대인 저도 경험을 했는데요, 확실히 불쾌하다고 느낄만 했습니다. 그분들은 당연하듯이 그렇게 말하는데 예절을 전혀 못배운 사람처럼 보였어요😅

[@hwanlee2345]

오죽하면 악마를 보았다라는 영화에서 노인네 의사가 반말 찌끄리는 장면에서 최민식이 발작버튼 눌리는것에 환호를 했던 사람들이 많았지요. 40이 넘었는데도 조금만 어리게하고 밖에 기어나가면 반말 마구 찌끄리는 애들이 여기저기 출몰하는데 막상 반생을 살고나니 이제는 뭐 그다지 아무 생각없긴한데 의사나 변호사 혹은 몇몇 지들이 위치가 위라고 생각하는 애들을 일때문에 만나다보면 이건 뭐 대놓고 반말 막 찌끄리는 애들에게는 아직도 분노가 치밀어서...

[@yj8641]

맞아요. 어떤 아저씨들은 너무 거칠어서 놀랐어요.

[@ykim4628]

@@satos181 저도 나이 관계없이 존댓말 합니다. 그게 더 마음이 편해요.

[@donlee4105]

나이를 권력처럼 이용하는 사람들 진짜 많습니다. 제가 사는곳은 시골인데 외국인 근로자들이 많아요. 걍 외국인한테는 반말하는 사람들 정말 많아요. 한번은 어떤사람이 반말로 A: "어느나라에서 왔어?" B:"저 한국사람인데요?" A:"아 죄송합니다" 제가 옆에서 봤는데 정말 가관이었습니다. 한국 사람들 나이라는 서열을 통해서 상대방보다 높은 위치를 점하고 휘둘르려는 경향이 너무 강합니다. 외국인들이 한국에서 직업을 가지고 정착하기 가장 어려운 점이 뭐냐고 물어보면 단연코 서열주의 뽑더라고요.

[@user-gm6uw3qb8t]

'아줌마, 아저씨' 한국은 짧은시기에 급격히 발전했고 그건 교육도 마찬가지라서 그 사람들한테 뭘 바라지 않는게 좋음.

[@auricia201]

08:05 exactly 👌🏻 clever girl

[@user-ms8jd3wt7t]

As a korean, i really agree that many korean people go together anywhere. I like to enjoy meal alone. But beacuse of this atmosphere, when i go to restraunt i glanced at people. But now i'm good at enjoy food alone in restraunt and do activities :) Sometimes, I envy this culture of abroad that they do not glancing at around people.

[@tiffanyvoerman]

Does Sara have insta? She's such an inspiration ❤

[@youngblood3907]

"첫번째 인도인 유키"는 대학식당에서 식사중 우연히 다른윹튜버하고 인터뷰했는데, 여기서 또 인터뷰를 하네.... 이정도면 외국인 인터뷰 전문으로 하는 직업을 가진게 아닌가?....인터뷰는 말그대로 우연히 하는건데 너무 똑같은 사람들이 자주 등장함...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I think if they reply to your English when you speak in Korean, it also gives them an opportunity to practice their English, if they aren't already fluent. So, I think foreigners should be considerate of that. If they want to speak in Korean and practice then speak to somebody who doesn't speak English at all.

[@Nothing.T]

Nice point of view

[@user-fw1rq2jl2c]

In the video, a man called the westernized Korea disappointing. Others say that it is uncomfortable for foreigners because they cannot communicate in English. Do you want Korea to be a utopia that can fulfill all your requirements? Then naturalize in Korea and participate in politics by gaining the right to vote. If not, you can go back to your country.

[@nyeguono]

It’s still rude, if they’d like to practice they can specifically tell the person so they can actually practice

[@ggomuline]

나도 진짜 가래 침뱉는 히드라 보면 역겹던데.. 외국인이 보면 얼마나 기겁을 할까.. 진짜 이거는 고쳐야한다!!

[@shubhashishbag1800]

A developed country doesn't mean developed people

[@xxxitsme11daaaa]

Jin, I don't know if you have made this video or not. But I want to know from a percentage of 1 - 10, what percentage of young Koreans want to get married and have children

[@ya_Za_]

The girl impressively speaks Korean well! Respect!

[@littlerabbitni]

I'm not korean but sara's korean accent is like 95% good. she sounds like a total native

[@simonak9769]

Sorry, but don't put extremely high standarts at Koreans, that you don't have for other nationalities. Good and bad people are everywhere.

[@mightymizzar9672]

I hold my ***standards*** equally !!!

[@user-en3iu9rd5s]

I like your subtitles, i learn more English from your video then Korean 🤣

[@isabellfox2915]

I'm not sure seeing, starbucks, subway, burger king or Mcd's etc etc everywhere in the world is a positive thing, there was a time not too long ago when if you were in another country even say in europe - france or germany the shops would be different and you could really immerse yourself in the culture because food is a big part of a country/nations culture so that was a great way of beginnin gth elearning process now you literally could be anywhere except of course the landscape is often very different..............

[@Ceylin_Kurtbogan]

globalism is what lets you experience other cultures from miles and miles away, but go one step further, it becomes a tool to kill what makes other cultures unique. Where cultures become nothing more than a different background image for the same logo

[@user-oe1mk8wr7d]

Well, as a korean I can say I really like the burgerking store in front of my house. Why don't you come to this country and try some only in korea menu?

[@losangels6893]

Ummmm...All these things mentioned here also happen in at least 150 countries in the world.

[@mikelucas4247]

Really? going to a restaurant alone and leaving your personal belongings on the table and walking away for 10 minutes or more, your stuff won't get stolen?

[@Lawrence_of_Asia]

Korea is very much caught up on looks and race, and strong judgements around these, where as in the West we see deeper into folks Character more often! 🙏

[@Cxs1a3]

It's due to experience, they've not been a destination the world visited for nearly as long, so they only can go off stereotypes. At the equivalent stage of experience, western countries were way worse, doing things that we all know, but can't say here.

[@user-gi4ry9yc8z]

Do Koreans favor white people and discriminate against Southeast Asians or Africans? It varies from person to person and most won't. If someone discriminates, it will be largely affected by illegal immigrants and there are more than 400,000 illegal immigrants in Korea now. Most of them come from Southeast Asia and cause many social problems. And discrimination is everywhere in the world. In Japan, for example, foreigners from the third world countires cannot even rent a room for a month without a guarantee from the same Japanese. Even in Southeast Asia, they discriminate against each other by nationality and the gap between the rich and the poor. there are certain cyber forces that use black propaganda to smear Korea in order to interfer the expansion of Korea's influence its external influence. Please verify and judge by yourself.In some cases, foreign media have made Koreans racist, completely different from Korea's reality. 1. Black people or people from Southeast Asia are denied taxi rides? This has happened less than 0.0001 percent, I swear. 2. Are foreign brides married to Koreans discriminated against and suffered from violence? There was a case like this for very few Vietnamese women who married some Koreans, but most migrant women are living well, and the Vietnamese medias distorted the fact that most married migrant Vietnamse migrant women have had. The reason is that there were so many Vietnamese who wanted to marry Koreans in the past that the Vietnamese government intentionally manipulated the media. 3. Are black people teased or shunned in Korea? Don't be ridiculous. If you ask black people living in Korea, most of them will say that they have heard of it, but they havnt seen. And when the human rights group surveyed foreigners who felt discrimination in Korea for their reasons, they answered that first, it was because they spoke Korean incorrectly, and second, it was because they were not Korean. This means that since Korea and Japan are single-ethnic countries, they have not had good access to foreigners in the past, and foreigners living in Korea have felt alienated and excluded from the group by the majority of Koreans because they are ethnic minority.

[@Cxs1a3]

@@user-vw9oy8ri2z Pause, even in your own country, majority of the friends locals make are average or below, it has nothing to do with going abroad. The type of people you meet anywhere, is a reflection of who you are. The fact you struggle to associate with upper class people is more a reflection of you than them. You think David Beckham struggles to meet upper class Koreans? But I get it , it's easier to blame someone else , than to accept your inadequacies.

[@eufrosniad994]

@@Cxs1a3 western countries were not way worse. Pick up a history book for crying out loud. I feel like most Westerners have rosy views of other lands since they have a warped understanding of their own history. Their current environment and mindset was formed by violently opposing their own patrimony from the Protestant reformation to the French Revolutions. These movements deliberately painted prior history as overtly negative to justify and gain support for the movements. The end result is a society that does not know its own true history and literally hates their own past.

[@Cxs1a3]

@@eufrosniad994 They WERE worse, they ARE NOT currently worse. I don't have a rosy view of other lands, I clearly said other lands are currently worse. You have a rosy view towards history , because you belong to the dominant race that was even more priviliged relative to other races . That's why to you it was actually better in a lot of ways, but only TO YOU and your kind.

[@sakura-dl7xi]

South Korea 🇰🇷 🚫 A developed country, Disrespecting a particular country and many ppl facing racism in their country is so bad 👎. I remember, a korean girl was harassed by some creeps in India, the ppl of my country helped her and Indian government took action against it but seeing this in Korea breaks my heart. Government of Korea should take actions against Indians facing extreme level of racism, discrimination in SOUTH KOREA . #disappointedbysouthkorea

[@spruillgirl1458]

"leaving your purse around, like no one really steals it"--that's called CCTV! 😂 you can run but you can't hide! I love your videos Jin!

[@caglabatur]

oh older lady things is so true for Türkiye too. and spitting on the streets. and pervets too, under the name of help and being nice.

[@elbe354]

Didn’t catch the name of the black girl at the end of the video but she is sooooo fucking beautiful… damn she is gorgeous. But I would never say that she is a student. 😂❤

[@elbe354]

@@user-bn5pq7bh5g agree. 100%

[@extravagantme1047]

Wait that Indian girl Yuki - I could've sworn I've seen her on another k-channel. I think it's hello world? I don't know if it's her but wow what a coincidence if it is her!!!

[@Shiva-nx1tn]

Yah its yukta

[@PotatoChibi-ci4om]

D indian girl said it right,its just another country and it will have its pros and cons

[@kcool2394]

진짜 공감. 침좀 밷지 말아라.

[@bodhidharma8457]

that one guy has come for converts, good luck buddy😆

[@user-mc1qj8yp8c]

Por que só fazem entrevistas com pessoas dos EEUU? Deviam fazer com outras também! Sou brasileira e não vejo entrevistas com brasileiros.

[@blakespower]

funny how most koreans would love to move to most of these countries that these people are coming from. they have higher paid jobs many koreans can only get a job at a convenience store even though they have have like a college degree

[@M.Tvs02]

If you are white or a north american black person, so it's ok. It would not be the same if you were african or indian, for sure!

[@CarigisX]

zero eye contact unless your in thier friend group and the inability to keep to the right while walking or even to the left 😂. that was it for me. beautiful country.

[@user-oe1mk8wr7d]

If you like loneliness in crowd, both japan and south korea can be your home.

[@deepakmaudhoo3410]

Behind Sarah

[@patrickgallegos113]

The second woman Sara has the good accent, mannerism and even the strong nasal sound when she speaks Korean.

[@anjaanunknown2576]

Yukta in the house 😅. That Indian girl is very famous.

[@LilacPeony3088]

The foreign man was so true, korea is more westernized than korea itself today. So, many western ppl don't have problem with that.

[@LilacPeony3088]

@@missplainjane3905 good is western don't have problem with adjustment. Bad is korea slowly lost it's culture.

[@kuravle008]

The guru who said about spitting....same with me, I really cant get used to it

[@basimjoe9446]

Koreans are very friendly to white people and international students, but they have a duality of treating foreigners who work in 3D as a lowly citizen, and it is a country where racism is very serious. Compared to Seoul's beautiful appearance, 150,000 foreigners who work in the provinces are all suffering from huge racism...

[@Cxs1a3]

Just like your country, isn't it?

[@NoobMaster69_]

Shut up, Koreans are resist

[@Star-wh9lc]

Whit is beautifull beautifull beautifull The best pepole in World Jealousy

[@Star-wh9lc]

White iis beautifull beautifull blue eyse beautifull beautifull

[@Cxs1a3]

@@Star-wh9lc Averages doesn't really matter, you can't marry a race, you can't date a race, you can marry and date individuals, and there's pretty and ugIy in all races , wite people are not all automatically beautiful cuz they're wite. I'm not talking about celebrities, I'm talking real people in real life.

[@rishikabiswas6899]

That unnie and oppa thing exists in Indian culture too... We call someone older, if a man, Dada and someone older, if woman, Didi even if they are not related... Because it is seen as a disrespect in our culture to call someone by their name if they are older... Any random person is called Dada and Didi, when addressed for something

[@margotmargot4426]

what about mrs and sir?

[@kh9833]

Kids just call them uncle or aunty, if it’s a formal setting then Ma’am or Sir (eg in school). If they’re closer in age to you, you could add ‘Ji’ along with their first name. This could differ in different parts of India

[@rishikabiswas6899]

@@margotmargot4426 they call them Kaku for a Mr and Kakima for Mrs, if they are addressing their friend's moms and dads... Even if someone looks like an older person, like someone for their mother's or father's age, they address that way. In the bengali culture I mean.

[@rishikabiswas6899]

@@kh9833 she's asking for the authentic part, not the colonised culture that's adopted in India. Sir and ma'am, uncle and aunty is all part of the British colonised culture. Not any states of India.

[@missplainjane3905]

@@rishikabiswas6899 It's a term in another language

[@senaqum9987]

8:52 it interesting the way she said "typical" sounded exactly how a russian speaking person would say that with accent 🤔

[@virginiabaladad7229]

There are more to things than it meets the eye