What's It Like Being Black In Korea?

[@KExplorer]

The full length interview is now available on patreon www.patreon.com/kexplorer Boy From Mozambique Instagram: instagram.com/galiiza69

[@benhesediszraelinfosystems8175]

Please check out the book, "Paekche's Principle: The Great Secret of Asia" ...it describes in detail who the Shila (the ancestors of the S.Koreans) are in character...might help you understand S. Korea better?

[@ESFDragxnFistEntertainment]

Are you a model?

[@josephahn1024]

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[@Homer-pc6oj]

8:32 my manz been in Korea so long they made him forget he was black. He looks happy as hell 😂 much love

[@Dragon-cz8wt]

There are no black people in the 3D industry in Korea, and most of them are South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia. We need to pay more attention to Asian people who are closer to us, not black people On June 24, a fire broke out at a factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, killing 20 foreigners... All of the foreigners are from other Asian countries RIP asian worker..

[@nomomania6827]

This is a wonderful content in allowing black people to speak for themselves about their experiences including a black person hosting it. This way you get real answers. I've seen too many non-black or mostly white people speaking for black people saying how bad black people have it in Korea. Thank you for this and keep up the good work!

[@K-newborn]

but you clap when progressives say you cant get an ID or use internet?

[@dinenmuscleman]

Who is the chimpanzee call "Nas" in the US??

[@StayActive98]

@@dinenmuscleman your parents.

[@dinenmuscleman]

@@StayActive98 You orphan can't distinguish between singular and plural?🤣🤣🤣

[@StayActive98]

*Parent. Fixed for you.

[@bobjones27]

She has to be smart to get scholarship at nanyang. They aren’t going to give money out for free. They see something in her. More power to her

[@BlenderTutsWithRob]

Right, she said ITS NOT LIKE I'M SMART OR ANYTHING LOL! Downplaying...girl stop! You must be a genius of some kind.

[@Jaykurosakii]

@@kashaka0934 explain then

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@kashaka0934 except she is smart

[@timothybrown8424]

@@kashaka0934 If you go to a top university in a number countries, than you're most definitely smart.

[@legendary_bullfrog1134]

@@alazjaw.8968 how do you know? do you know her?

[@itspooh1838]

It is what it is. 🤷 I'm not looking for acceptance. I'm too busy doing me: taking care of my health, money, my wife and my beautiful korean/black children. I'll be respectful as long as they are. All love here. ❤️ 🌍 🇰🇷

[@immaculatevin2334]

That's more like it 👍💪 fighting!!!

[@heavenlypath1065]

You live in Korea? and have mixed children?

[@blackmoon2961]

So cuteeee

[@Lynnie_ThePoo0930]

I betcha they are so adorable

[@clearerthanwater]

I wonder what it's like for your children. i'm Korean and Jamaican but i wasn't raised in the country, so I'm a bit scared of going because i have to go soon

[@carljohnson4285]

The only racism I've experienced so far (DIRECTLY) in person was rejection from places like karaoke spots or massage & beauty spots. As far as dating is just BETTER for foreigners in general. I mean I never had a problem with women here old or young. I did get fetishized a lot, but also complimented even more. But that really comes down to your actual looks than race. Just FYI I'm a dark-skinned black male from the states

[@powerbad696]

I never had any issues when I was stationed there while in the army.I was at Camp Stanley and I'm also a dark-skinned,black male.The Korean women near Camp Stanley LOVED black men !!! LOL. But,some black soldiers didn't want to date Korean nationals,but-I DID !!!LOL. I've always loved asian women and was like a kid in a candy store.

[@Theoneandonlybish]

The only?? Lmao thats a lot

[@alexf9447]

Dating and being fetishized are two different things. When you’re fetishized, usually dating is way off of the table. More foreigners face that when living in Asia (being fetishized, and not taken seriously in the dating game) than almost anything else. I hope people eventually realize that being fetishized is not a good thing. It’s negative.

[@user-hHj18lzOn6sKh2sIj7x]

한국은 나쁜 나라입니다. 한국은 북한의 핵 보유를 관철시켜서 장차 통일된 핵 보유국으로 가려는 야심을 가지고 있습니다. 이것을 연출과 기만을 통해 세계를 속이고 있습니다. 또한, 한국인들은 최악의 인종차별주의자들입니다. 우리 한국인들은 이중인격자들이 유독 많습니다. 또한 한국인들은 사회, 경제, 정치, 문화 등 모든 영역에서 갈라져 싸우며 서로를 비난하고 깎아내리며 상대방을 무참하게 짓밟고 괴롭힙니다. 이러한 나쁜 문화와 습관은 사람들을 미치고 지치고 최악의 스트레스 속에서 살게 만듭니다. 정말 많은 한국인들은 결코 좋은 사람들이 아닙니다. 인성과 인격적으로 절대 가까이 하고 싶은 사람들이 아닙니다. 한국 사회는 진정한 병든 국가와 골병든 사회입니다. 그리고 한국은 진정한 자유민주주의 국가가 아닙니다. 우리는 사회, 경제, 정치 전반에 독재와 권위주의를 품고 있습니다. 이 모든 것이 인류의 공통 특성이라고요? 천만에!! 속지 마십시오. 한국인들이 유독 나쁜 기질을 가지고 있습니다. 우리 한국인들은 압니다. 이러한 사실들을 널리 퍼뜨려 주세요. 다수의 한국인들은 비난받아야 마땅합니다. 많은 한국인들은 악 그자체 입니다.

[@bornfrompain1999]

@@Theoneandonlybish "Lmao, that's a lot". You just delusional. Yall Americans just want to be victims whenever you can. It's so irritating, just be more down to earth. Imagine if white person goes to some African countries, you think 100% will accept them? Stop crying about everything, and be more rational...Always US people damn.

[@malisha2116]

So happy to hear about their positive experiences! Thank you

[@mapetidye]

It’s really beautiful to see how the responses have shifted more positively over the years because I would watch videos like this and there was just way more negative things that foreigners, specifically black foreigners, would say with their experience in Korea but now it seems things are shifting so that’s amazing. I’m planning to go over there next year for university so hopefully I can add to the positive feedback.

[@gillmsnfillman1691]

It’s fine to go to Korea for a holiday or even university. The problems arise when you overstay your welcome. Enjoy your experience

[@mino4965]

I think it’s just we are not used to them. But as time goes more and more foreigners come to south korea because of Korean wave or whatever reasons, ppl are gonna accpet that

[@if8172]

When videos about black people in Korea started popping up, everyone was way too used to how they were treated in America, but now they've come to acknowledge the fact that Koreans don't look at them the same way racist Anglos do. The dynamic is just completely different, and it should be the first thing to realise before going to Korea and Asia in general. In fact, I live in another Western country, and I have never seen racism like in America my entire life, so I think America is a pretty damn special place.

[@user-gp1bt4vm3r]

@@gillmsnfillman1691 bro it's not even that bad.

[@mino4965]

You are always welcome to visit south korea😸😸😸

[@brandonwilliams9151]

I lived in S. Korea for almost 4 years and it was the best experience in my life... Better than being in America, and it was the safest I ever felt, very positive people great culture

[@kamsogodwin]

I will to visit Korea too

[@ramoncastaneda8432]

@@kamsogodwin not for me I guess we all have different experiences.

[@kimaya.3563]

are you a person of color?

[@brandonwilliams9151]

@@kimaya.3563 Yes

[@kamsogodwin]

@@ramoncastaneda8432 you are right ✌️

[@ZAYSATORU_]

This makes me want to travel around more and more love the vids

[@powerbad696]

Go for it !!!! You'll have a ball !!! LOL.I just returned to the states a year ago,was working over-seas as a contracter ( Qatar,Iraq,Kuwait,Afganistan )I also was stationed in Korea for a year while in the army ( Camp Stanley )had no issues while there ( I'm a black male)the Korean women living near our base had no issues dating foreignors.You can have tailor made suits there much cheaper than in america,clothes shopping is mostly what I spent my money,you get them much cheaper than the US.

[@curlfryman5474]

@@powerbad696 did you meet English speaking Korean women when you were there?

[@powerbad696]

@@curlfryman5474 Yes.A lot of Koreans were bi-lingual,their english was very GOOD.And female,Koreans liked dating soldiers.The bi-racial kids of americans/Koreans were shunned in Korea.

[@goutfromfriedokra7099]

@@powerbad696 Shunned because the vast majority,over 60%, of the soldiers leave their women and bi racial kids....Same in Japan....

[@powerbad696]

@@goutfromfriedokra7099 So true.This has been going on since the US military occupied Japan back in the 1940s.

[@omggiiirl2077]

You know as a person who is both Black and Korean. I find both sides look at eachother and think we're so different but I find we are actually very alike in many ways.

[@UbermanNullist]

I agree 100%

[@holy9727]

(As a korean live in the USA) This is very true but in my opinion, ppl think that we are too different from each other so it feels like we are not approaching each other but when we get close we def feel that we have a lot of similarities.

[@omggiiirl2077]

@@holy9727 and sunwoo lee I agree! We love the same taste in foods, love colors, appreciate beauty, and we both even use podaegi to carry our babies! I think that's why my Mom got right in with my family!

[@holy9727]

@@omggiiirl2077 Damnnn podaegi at first I was like what she talking about haha I didn’t know y’all have that too :) love colors ?? I think there are quite a lot of ppl in each community who think, “we are so different” and “we can’t get along.” In fact, it’s so hard to see when we go out, we can’t easily see each other get along, also in media too so I always feel 속상하고 and frustrated ab it. Many Ppl really don’t know that we could get along so well bc u know like you said and I feel like my personal thought is like having a lot of affection and history resentment(grudge 한).

[@omggiiirl2077]

@@holy9727 ♥️

[@JozelhaDaArrowgal]

Finally something positive!! This has saved my whole attitude towards Korea. It's really about the attitude

[@getachew.]

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[@sunnni_]

Korea is the next place I want to go too. I’ve been to China and it truly was the best time of my life! Not everything is racist and yes some things come off as uncomfortable because they aren’t use to interacting with someone different from them but they do try to be welcoming and understanding once you tell them. Plus we have some similarities with each other, only differences mostly is the color of our skin and a few cultural differences. I’ve heard both sides of black ppl having positive and negative experiences. But everyone experiences are different and It’s just nice to hear some positivity in all this madness of the world. Love hearing others experiences

[@joseph3036]

China is extremely racist nowadays. You’d feel the difference if you went back. The ‘golden’ period of being a foreigner in China ended around 2018-2019, some people say 2016. Btw, I realized discrimination in East Asia has something to do with numbers. The fewer the number of foreigners, the better they treat them, once that numbers reaches a certain threshold, discrimination gets worse too. I think it’s the same everywhere in the world, and that exactly what happened in China.

[@BossLadyChicago]

Where did you visit when you went to China?

[@sunnni_]

@@BossLadyChicago Beijing

[@jeffbolton2986]

@@joseph3036 not extremely.just normaly . they wont attack u just cause your skin color.try to be asian or black in western countries..

[@sssssssss111]

@@spaceli0n Little boy, please. If they want your woman and she goes, that's on her.

[@rmfdaily]

I like those two gurls they are more relaxed 😍❤️❤️...one day i'd really love to go in Korea as well❤️❤️❤️

[@db2184]

Good to see positive videos like this. I see a lot of people sensationalizing isolated incidents between races to create division. This was an honest, humble video from honest, humble people.

[@pruitsrajak8901]

mature black people, who factually say how it is. just because someone stares at you, doesnt mean they are racist, same when they talk about your hair or anything thats different, simply because they as black people are different there, nothing wrong with it, accept the fact that not many know about your race, if you want to be accepted and respected, give that out yourself first and teach them if they want to know something. for many koreans the only thing they know about black people, and white people, are the things they got from movies.

[@ahgavlive4517]

10000% facts

[@cuhloudy]

while this is true its definitely disrespectful for someone to think they can just touch your hair because you're not what they typically see...that's crossing a boundary

[@blank7771]

wow because calling out racism is immaturity.

[@mino4965]

@@cuhloudy yeah you are absolutely right. But in south korea, especially old generations don’t think touching other people without their permission is a bad thing. Cus that’s what they’ve been done. Btw younger generations hate it lol

[@bellahadidnt.]

@@blank7771 so staring at black people when you aren't is racism?

[@preciousatam]

I'm a Nigerian in Nigeria and if we saw a white person on the streets of Nigeria everyone would stare, it's an involuntary reaction, doesn't always translate into racism.

[@mosesoladosu545]

I wouldn't stare lmao, I can't be bothered to care.

[@joycebassey2227]

@@mosesoladosu545 me too, why would I. I see them on the internet everyday and they’re nothing special lol.

[@1jesnextdoor]

Why would I stare tho that’s just weird like 😅, whyyyyyyy don’t you got something to do

[@chisaramba-madubuike680]

No, we wouldn't

[@juliaj7939]

@@joycebassey2227 If they aren't special, then why are so many non-whites want to move to White countries, copy White culture and want to look like White people?

[@diannainkorea]

I love the interviews! Would love to see you cover more on these topics. Already hooked! [Dianna]

[@bernicedion9145]

This is a relief somewhat for me, I want to pursue my education in South Korea but I've been scared of the possibility of things going bad because I'm a person of color.

[@krystal7751]

I had the same preconceptions before leaving for South Korea last year. Trust me, it's going to be fine. The best thing you could do is to have your own experience and at the end of the day, you will be proud of yourself!

[@isaacogabi7320]

@@krystal7751 pls how did you go about your education in Korea, I'm also considering study there

[@krystal7751]

@@isaacogabi7320 wait what do you mean exactly? like how it went for me at school?

[@leelee7523]

I know one friend who as a black woman pursues her academic career here in South Korea. She does so well and get herself mingling with her classmates soon. I also saw a lot of black people study as an exchange student or a full-time student in universities!

[@jessypet216]

This is but a fraction of black peoples experiences and doesn’t represent the general treatment of blacks in skorea

[@RichAunty1]

Been yearning for a huge change in my life lately & for a few years now I've considered moving to Korea. Totally obsessed with all things Korean & this randomly popped up on my feed; I'll take it as a sign to purse my relocation to Korea! Can't wait😆

[@johnnybgood3724]

Visit the place before deciding to move. Try visiting Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Laos. People over there are nice as well

[@lika17carat]

The interviewer is a really good looking guy and the hairstyle suits him so well!

[@yougetaspear7799]

🤔🤔🤔

[@millicentevans8705]

It’s just nice to know that the people that are from different parts of the world and they are black have positive experiences. I was born in the UK and I am black my parents came to the UK in the early. My parents worked very hard. I like what this reporter is doing . Korea is a country I know that I will never visit. Because I have no family or connection there. But I like the culture their foods. Black people are warm and loving and get along with anyone. Colour should not matter. Or status you love who you love. Racism should be stamped out all over the world. We are God’s people I find this video so informative and I have subscribe to you channel. Happy Sunday ❤️🦋

[@hillarysudeikis2264]

We were all created in God’s image, but God’s people and children are born again Christians and Jews, not unbelievers, the Bible makes it clear that once a person does not believe in the Son of God, Lord Jesus, they are a child of the devil.

[@binnie8559]

in Korea, at least, nobody hurts you physically because of your skin color unlike America and Europe

[@GenX7119]

u sound ignorant!! right along with the other 42 dimwits that agreed with u!! Stop looking at the news!! America isnt racist!! Blacks murks their own more than any other race!! look in the mirror first!! #dimwit

[@K-newborn]

Koreans get beat up by tyrone daily and maga gets blamed

[@leelee7523]

Yes that's true we, Koreans, are different from those barbarians who actually take physical attacks on strangers

[@ThePresentation010]

@@leelee7523 No. There just ain't that many b ppl. Once you get alot that's when they start showing true colors.

[@tysymone4788]

@@ThePresentation010 there is crime in all races

[@Yeorxum_original]

As a Afro Chinese-Korean American, this definitely resonates with me.

[@calebepessoa1985]

I'm so glad i stumbled on this video on my feed. I've always wondered what's like to be black in Korea and other Asian countries. Racism is ugly as f**k and it matters how a society deals with it. I'm Brazilian and brown and I can tell racism is pretty bad there (I live in Ireland now), even though it's a multicultural and mixed country.

[@edde8624]

Racism is always worse in countries that have more diversity. Even research shows this. There was a map of bias in USA and it showed how in more White States(like Idaho, South Dakota, Wyoming, etc) there was less bias compared to states that had more diversity(so people who are black, white, latino, etc)...Why is this? Because as people experience other groups more, they actually become more biased and not less(because people always think it's the opposite). There are books that talk about tribalism in all of us and how difficult it is to change that mindset. When other groups come to your nation in large numbers, you become more cautious because you don't want to change your culture and then you start becoming more negative towards those that are not of your own tribe. I've seen this both in California(where Whites started moving out in large numbers when more latinos started coming in) and also in Canada when places with certain Asian populations became high(and also Whites started moving out in large numbers).

[@Frank-sy1po]

Simply put, great interviews! All the participants were great. It's interesting hearing how things have changed in terms of openness in Korea.

[@maxwellgolekanye1570]

Yep. Things were pretty bad in 2004, korea has become a bit more open now.

[@anthonylim2428]

Koreans learn fast.

[@BBs31]

If you come to Nigeria 🇳🇬 as white, you'll be loved more due to your skin complexion and if you're finally Beautiful or handsome then you've passed their exam..

[@PrisTvv]

Lol

[@kelvinbanks58]

Lol 😂

[@rozayslatty7383]

We honor foreigners like gods, even our government too ..

[@DianaLee-l2n]

@@rozayslatty7383Which country do you mean by us

[@abdulmahmood8592]

I love Korean people I used to have a Korean friend when I was young And whenever I come over they feed me Seaweed with rice Kimbab Beef bulgogi Those were the days :(

[@Bobobo-t3o]

정당한 비자로 온 외국인들이 잘 지내길바라지만. 동아시아로만 구성된 나라이기때문에 미국처럼 열려있지않아서 시간이걸립니다.이질적에대한 굉장한 경계심. 미국기준으로 한국을 맞추는것도 좀 무리가있지않나 싶습니다.

[@sadeiofficial]

Korea has been on my bucket list of places to visit!! Awesome 🤩 video!! 🥳 Aloha 🤙🏾 from Hawai’i 🧘🏽‍♀️🪴🌸

[@mino4965]

I bet every single korean's bucket list has going to Hawaii. What a beautiful island😻😻😻

[@___.jill.___1013]

I grew up in Korea and as a kid/teen I’ve had Adjuma’s walk up to me and touch my hair 😂 one halmony even tried sniffing me from behind hahaha I always took it as the fact they they weren’t really exposed to POC and my natural hair because they didn’t have it or at least MUCH of it. But overall they’re extremely friendly. Overall the discrimination has been minimal, they’re just very curious especially once they discover you can speak Korean they ask so many questions 🤭

[@gray4551]

Please learn to speak Korean. Korean embrace everyone regardless. We try to do at our best when we doing things even amongst us or move to other countries. Once anyone start speak our language we let our guard down.

[@Ditqueenslay]

I love seeing my black people speaking in a different language, I am HERE for it :D. But I do agree with the other guy though, I do think you will find more racism in America (which I live in ), so its VERY sad smh. So it don't matter what country you go to, you will find racism somewhere, js.

[@divx1001]

The American and European racism is very much in your face. It's not unusual to get loud racist remarks in the streets or even to get attacked or harassed during the day. Asia is more subtle in its discrimination, so foreigners do feel safer overall in Asia.

[@Ditqueenslay]

@@divx1001 you got a point there 👌🏾💯

[@yougetaspear7799]

@@Ditqueenslay babylon is worse, no bliss nor chill, just in your face misery

[@jidao882]

@@divx1001 Don't even compare America with Europe. As a mixed, I've never seen a single racist incident in west europe (where i live). This is by far one of the least racist places in the world (despite the common idea that they still have a mentality of coloniser).

[@skatergurlsrock]

This is amazing. I have never been to Asia but would love to go. Thanks for making this. I love hearing more of our perspective because it's a unique experience when traveling.

[@NehaSingh-nk6kg]

In South Korea ppl stares you coz you're a foreigner.. And it's kinda normal in every country like ppl who comes to India we also stares them not bcoz of their looks but because they're foreigners. 🙏❤

[@eddmina]

I was once in Chennai..with my locks...hehehhe Anna/akaa...they stare and wants to touch your hair..but as the times goes by..you get used to it and life continues... I miss Indian chicken byrian ..noodles...dosaa..

[@NehaSingh-nk6kg]

@@eddmina Chicken biryani...! Indian food is the food everyone missed ❤👍

[@mirayoon1992]

💯💯💯

[@muurlegacy4465]

To see two melanated people speaking Korean together is so awesome and impressive. Yes I know we basically created all the languages yet to see it being spoken by people who look like me in this day and age is amazing and inspiring. S/o to your page brother. This is good content.

[@cptheactress1660]

am from Kenya but Korean is on my list to wish to visit one day...

[@llIlIlllIllllIlIl]

I feel so sad that people misunderstand about my country as a racist just watching toxic vids on the internet. Btw I really love your videos👍

[@Tamil_Atheist2023]

Yes it is country with extreme racism 💯Btw I'm from India recently that vulgar dance and the comments from your Korean citizens are so desperate literally,So most of the Koreans hate Black,brown,dusky,or even tanned people from your own race 💯 Can't deny it they love Pale ,white people (European,American ),Russians 💯

[@Mimi24177]

Those toxic videos are actually true. A lot of times people are deported out of your country for speaking the truth, so it has been a lot of sugar coating going on about how nice your country is. Literally Satan is everywhere so to paint a country with no sin at all is definitely not believable. People are quickly to noticed USA are not doing right, but refused to admit other countries are no better either.

[@sakurapetal4335]

Well i mean koreans do a lot of ca and say ghe n word and dont apoligize

[@Mimi24177]

@@sakurapetal4335 Exactly

[@haejeegwon9774]

@@sakurapetal4335 It's less than Westerners doing eye ja/wing or say ch/ong. And at least it rarely happens that you're being beaten for being Asian

[@Tajzhiir]

I get lost in the sub in Philly sometimes and I live here I can’t imagine being lost in Korea I might break down 😭😭

[@sonofsoweto]

Yes u need to fight against your illiteracy

[@Geneticmap]

오랫동안 한민족끼리만(모두 한국사람) 살던 땅에서 외국인을 만난다는건 굉장히 낯선 경험입니다. 게다가 지나가는건 또 모르겠지만 가까이에서 앉고 쳐다보고 그렇게 보통 사람은 할 기회나 계기도 전혀 없구요. 티비에서는 보는데 실제로 보는거랑은 다르니까 낯설고 당황하는것도 있고.... 근데 지하철에서 만약에 옆자리를 피했다고 하더라도.. 그 외국인이 갑자기 도움을 요청해거나 위급해서 도움이 필요한 상황이라면 돕지 않을 사람은 없을것 같아요.

[@treasurenqobilesmith7667]

I'm a South African currently doing my Second year at Dongseo University, Busan. Koreans especially the Ajummas would stop me and ask to touch/feel if my hair is "real".

[@이런-n7h]

Maybe you'll be my senior lol

[@chiamakalynda4468]

Really longing to go to South Korea especially Seoul.

[@ayolovephat]

I don't hate South Koreans but if I were in your shoes I'll probably ask the ahjummas these questions: Ma'am, how would you feel if you are in my country and a total stranger walks up to you and ask to touch your hair because they want to know if it's real or not? How would you feel if you are in my country and a total stranger walks up to you and ask to touch your hair? I really find this hair touching questions personally really aggravating, This is a basic rule of social and civil interaction: stop asking black people if or not you can touch their hair! Yikes!

[@kxndlyi3279]

I also wanted to move to Korea, I even planned the apartment bills, housing, and even what type of furniture I would buy!! I study Asian culture and study how you’re supposed to eat, what foods they have, how to respect their elders and EVERYTHING, but the one thing I was so worrried about was being a black woman in a country that doesn’t really have a lot of black people, I have learned in ANY country even the US, you can experience racism anywhere, not saying it in a bad way and wishing it on anyone who wants to go to another country, And even if someone is racist, don’t think anything about it. I absolutely LOVE to go to multiple countries and study new culture, and I’m glad these people had a good experience :)

[@_OrthodoxChurch09]

S Korea is a real progressive country

[@soonyounglee2526]

So I am happy to hear that. exciting and waiting you come from KOREA 😊to 🇰🇷

[@Scriabin_fan]

When a person of a different race asks to touch my hair, I ask them if I can touch their hair also, usually they pass on that option.

[@itzvjthomas]

I love hearing black people speak Korean. It's so cool. I hope I could get to the fluency as the interviewer and the guy from the closing statement

[@hopecobb25]

You will.

[@shamimrichards28]

Hey Mr Thomas i need your help please

[@godsonmiracle2506]

@@shamimrichards28 you want to learn

[@markfennell1604]

as a half black and filipino Korea is one place i never had to worry about anything. I love everything about the place when i was there. From Entertainment, Dating, food. everything was on point i cant wait to go back again to SEOUL.

[@rayseverydaymanea4158]

Encouraging many blacks who have the dream to visit Asia especially South Korea😌 Personally I really would like to visit South Korea 😍😃

[@SoloMotivation]

*THIS IS FOR YOUR SUCCESS* No matter what’s going on in your life right now, i am very sure there’s something and somewhere you’re missing it, so try and get a means that will have you feeling inspired, motivated, and understood; so you can take your next steps to success. Because your success and greatness is my pleasure Thanks for reading I LOVE YOU 💕 😘

[@Heynay_]

They all seem like pretty cool people. I bet they’re fun to hang out with 😻

[@유상조-w4p]

실제로 한국인들은 백인,흑인 상관없이 외국인들에 대해서 좋은 감정을 가지고 있습니다. 다만 언어와 문화의 차이 때문에 그 마음이 잘 전달되지 않는 것 같습니다. 제 한국인 친구들 중에 흑인에 대해서 부정적인 입장을 가진 사람도 없고, 실제로 흑인 친구들도 있습니다. 절대 한국인들은 외국인들을 무시하지 않습니다.

[@유상조-w4p]

@dlssmss wiesd 님같이 편향적으로 일반화해서 생각하는 사람들이 통구이네 홍어네 하면서 지역감정 유발하던데 맞음? ㅋㅋ

[@hong3840]

@dlssmss wiesd 어휴 진짜 너무 정확히 편견에 찌들어 계시네요.. 인종이 사람의 성격을 결정하지 않고, 어느 인종에나 범죄자가 있고 나쁜 사람은 많아요 근데 그걸 인종이나 나라나 그 외 어떤 집단으로 묶어 다 그렇다 생각하고 말하는게 그게 바로 차별입니다 인종차별을 아주 정확히 제대로 하고 있어요 님은.. 그런식으로 따지면 백인은 흑인 동양인한테 범죄 안저지르고 동양인은 백인 흑인한테 범죄 안저지릅니까? 다른 인종 다른 문화의 사람들과 단 한번도 제대로 교류하고 살아본적 없으면서 방구석에서 단편적인 뉴스같은거만 보고 세상을 판단하지 말아요.. 댁보다 나보다 착하고 똑똑하고 공부많이하고 돈많은 흑인들은 세상에 널리고 널렸습니다.. 한국 망신시키고 인종차별국가로 만드는 부끄러운 댓글좀 쳐달지 말고요 제발..

[@rohwhite9567]

@dlssmss wiesd 당신은 그냥 바보예요. 만약 한 무리의 한국인들이 식료품점을 공격했다면, 나는 모든 한국인들이 공격적이고 폭력적이라고 가정해야 할까요? 우리는 모두 인간입니다, 당신은 그저 작은 마음입니다!!

[@rohwhite9567]

@dlssmss wiesd 당신은 그냥 바보예요. 만약 한 무리의 한국인들이 식료품점을 공격했다면, 나는 모든 한국인들이 공격적이고 폭력적이라고 가정해야 할까요? 우리는 모두 인간입니다, 당신은 그저 작은 마음입니다!!

[@허영조조경쟁이]

생각보다 일반화의 오류를 신념처럼 갖고 계시는 분이 많으시네.. 나쁜 놈 착한 사람은 사람의 문제지 인종의 문제가 아니지 않나?

[@anthonylim2428]

My first crush was African-American. She was the most beautiful person in my class. Her smile and her personality is what got me.. then it was her hair :). Maybe I'm generalizing it but I find that most black people(ones I've met) are very passionate and love that about them. Very friendly people especially once you get to know them.

[@gyamifadah7875]

❤

[@fatiharmin1301]

I've never traveled out of the US and never had anyone touch my hair, but if I did I would totally just touch their hair back. I want it to happen just so I can do that so they can see just how weird it is. 😂

[@mino4965]

Just so you know they did it because they didn't know it's a bad thing. Especially Old generations are not well educated because we were very poor back then.

[@jennd1298]

@@mino4965 so then they should have no problem being touched back.

[@prettygirl8612]

​@av SCompact its very bad and disrispectful

[@adendara6187]

I don't understand why touching hair is a bad thing. They are curious about the texture. As long as they ask before touching.

[@iLikeCok]

@@adendara6187 you’re literally touching a random persons hair? It’s weird, and if you can’t see how then you’re slow. There’s a thing called personal space. You must lack common sense. We clearly aren’t talking about the ones who ask, we’re talking about random ppl touching our hair without permission. Reading is fundamental

[@Like_Ike]

I hear a lot of positive things about South Korea and I love the culture. I would love to come and see for myself.

[@kmw91400]

The young girl who got the scholarship is beautiful and her Korean blew me away. The slim young man too. As a Korean American it made me really happy and also jealous cuz they are way better at speaking it than I am. I regret not learning it at a younger age.

[@olubusayoolasanoye634]

It is never too late to start learning. Learn a word every day and use it. Come back here in a year and tell me how far you have gone

[@dxwxt]

When She Said South African I Felt proud af lmaooo

[@taetaekimtaehyung9343]

Same🤣

[@pelomk9022]

The country doesn't have an original name though

[@isabelreinhold1476]

They should do one on Latinos and Latinas in South Korea!

[@Bonamipodcast]

I like that girl with dual citizens and the guy from mozambique....💙💙 other than that i love y all.... i would say that Korea treated me so good ... in every society there are all kinds of people.. They used to call me a model 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I miss how i used to get lost especially from Donseoul subway station to Dongdaemun 🤣🤣🤣 bcz i m not really familiar with subway

[@garlandwhite810]

I loved korea, the food markets, the culture, n the sights were amazing

[@aaliyahmichelle7227]

The only thing I don’t like is when people say they have not been discriminated against. Sometimes you don’t know and it’s passive aggressive. But I’m glad that it has been positive energy.

[@djoseph5130]

If they don't know it or seen it, should they lie and claim racism to please you?

[@nehemiahthompson3141]

This interview was great and inspiring! The end had me dead though 💀 “ I to, am from Africa “ 😂 LOL It’s cool to see two Black men speaking Korean! Inspires me even more to learn it! 😊

[@kimaya.3563]

yesss!! korean is so fun

[@Louffydances4life]

Since years ago people would say negative things and this year we hear more positivity coming from the black people living there but i like that they also said just like there are weird people in the countries live, it’s the same in sk but when it comes to customer service they do better and dont care who u are. At the end of the day every country has their issues and problems but if u just continue to move in your path and really focus on you and the blessings you have u will see the difference. To those black people including myself that wants to go sk , dont be scared at all just go and enjoy your experience bc you might find gems of life while u out there. Just be respectful bc if u have noticed , if you really respect their culture as you are they gone do the same back and im not gonna generalize bc yes there are some that b a bit disrespectful but if you know that in general you are choosing peace and vibes then keep in that direction and not look at the crazy shit.

[@TravelerVolkriin]

I am considering the move to Korea right now and this video puts me at ease. Hell, I get stared at here in the U.S. I’ve had white people touch my hair here in the U.S. I am ready to be at peace and make my mark in the world! Korea, please be a good home to me!

[@AnonYoBizness]

God bless that Queen at the start. That's the exact energy to have. I live in Canada but in an Area that is 80% Asian and i can tell you, you'll experience this anywhere where you are the vase minority and there is one large majority. Just read the Energy, not all are racist interactions

[@Luv-dq5th]

you could be a model man. seriously you are very handsome

[@rayseverydaymanea4158]

I really love how they are fluent in speaking Korean 😍 it's amazing...Hope I'll master speaking it fluently soon🥹

[@chiamakalynda4468]

Are you there already? Really longing to go to Seoul

[@trinityiscute4415]

thank you, this helped change my views on people as well as Korea

[@ibukunogunlana6539]

Uyi is super gorgeousssss

[@khalil4115]

I love hearing us speak Korean. It's very hard to learn

[@cheuklungli547]

I think the reason of Koreans don’t want to be too close foreign people is the body scent, as an East Asian I can definatly smell it from non east people Asian, and many tends to ware deodorant and perfume ( which is not as common in Asian since we have little to no body smell because of our genes) those make the scent even stronger. I’m not saying this is bad but this is from my personal experience

[@cjo4210]

Which is hilarious because the kimchi smell on the bus can be overpowering

[@sweetnyouniq]

I agree with a lot of the positive remarks from the interviewees as people in the comments. I spent 6 months in a small coastal South Korean town, and my experience was overwhelmingly positive. I did get a lot of stares, but I also received 3 marriage proposals, so there's that. And that was back in 2008.

[@LoveJoyPeaceAndHopeForAll]

Korea needs to learn and open. However, I hope the globe also to respect the fact korea is a homogenous society and it has no obligation to respect foreigners who do not even try to understand the way of living (let along the language).

[@allmamalove]

"It will be harder to adapt when you bring cultural baggage" so true. Can't bring your negative experience in US for example to Korea which is a different cultural reaction.

[@なな-l5l9w]

韓国だけでなく、日本や中国でも全く見た目が違う人とあった時戸惑うものです、それは差別からきているのではなく、慣れていないだけなのです。理解してください

[@bonboniya_]

I always love watching your interviews! Thank you for sharing such real, honest experiences about living in Korea 🌸

[@scottjohnson9281]

So real, and honest, Now I urge and crave to visit South Korea

[@AK-74K]

Great interviews. These people show how much a person enriches themselves from living overseas, they all seemed to have gained a lot from being in Korea

[@money0436]

13:28 아프리카 사람들 2명 한국말로 대화ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 진짜 시대가 많이 바꼈어요 신기합니다.

[@Leonardo_Wilhelm_DiCaprio]

나라가 경제적으로 나쁘지 않게 사니까 그런거죠

[@davidh7832]

Can you also put korean subtitles in addition to the English subtitles on screen?

[@wonyoungyeoppo]

I've been watching videos like this over 4 or 5 years now. It's actually great to see how batter korea is getting now-a-days. I'm genuinely happy for that. This generation of korea is friendly and mature as well:)

[@noldi123]

This is so interesting and multicultural, hope you made friends with that last guy he seemed pretty cool

[@이재원-l5i8l]

I think, just my opinion, old people more have presumption about black guys than the younger in korea. the old generation are not open-minded I think.

[@lizy3194]

I think the staring is because like foreigners standout more and ofc ppl are going to stare like if u are white/Asian in our country ppl are going to stare at you but mostly they are saying how pretty you are and other positive things

[@awfan221]

What the girl said at 1:10-1:30 is so true, I have the same thought process as a black man when I'm in an area with just white people in East Canada. I had dreadlocks for most my youth, wore athletic clothes (mix of hockey and soccer themed clothes), I stood out usually. When some people stared at me for long, I just smiled and 9/10 times they smile back or strike up a conversation about the weather or sports. I know some people who would literally go out of their so they can be offended with someone staring at them, they always assume it's hate or fear, such a toxic mindset to have.

[@Moonbae0323]

I wish this was shown mainstream ❤️👏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾

[@곰길모]

Since Korea is a single-ethnic country, there is a problem that not only racial discrimination but also discrimination against Chinese and Japanese who look alike occur. (Probably similar to saying the British and French are the same ethnicity.) The discrimination between the two is most evident in the poor ethnic image of Southeast Asians and Chinese workers.

[@karenkofler3570]

Dude, it's not a problem. I don't know if it's cause your English is short but there is no problem in Korea. Worse happens elsewhere in the world like the United States. Stop criticizing your own country it's quite pathetic. With China and Japna, Korea has many and valid reasons for their sometimes dislike of them (lying about history and their atrocities), however, individually Koreans do not hate anyone just because of their culture or race. As everyone in the video has said, it is mostly out of curiosity that "uncomfortable" situations arise but other than that it's all good. In my opinion, Koreans are by far the most educated, warm and generous people I've ever experienced in my life and I've travelled quite a bit. You should learn to appreciate your people more and study your own history for answers rather than just judge. Apparently, the only judgement you should be making is about yourself.

[@ge6063]

@@karenkofler3570 south korean is that country lying about history.

[@김도헌-n3w]

@@karenkofler3570 you're right. I am moved by your article. In our country, we compare ourselves to the world's most developed countries, saying that our system is lacking, or we continue to criticize our own country. I also think that Koreans should know how to love their country and be satisfied sometimes. I think people are less happy because we tend to chase perfection so endlessly.

[@daegyubear]

thanks for this ( i’m black too from SA 🇿🇦, ill be going to Korea now

[@tamiko_8369]

I love the girl who said just be because they are starring does not mean they are being judgmental. Just smile 😊 most people smile back! I like that she just didn’t jump to the conclusion that someone is racist

[@TheRoamChannel]

Something with that Korean food/water/air… because all of them look so healthy. Their skin looks so smooth and cool.

[@pinkpanda6900]

I'm so glad it's mostly good! And just to add, how can the interviewer be so stylish?? I watched the whole video again just to pay more attention to him 🤣

[@_baphiwe_]

I'm a South African living in Japan. 🇿🇦 🇯🇵 I've never had anyone touch or ask to touch me or my hair. I'd probably say no. But I'm having the time of my life here.

[@sandyabrahams2892]

I am also from South Africa and glad u having or had the time of ur life girl enjoy♡♡♡

[@nomomania6827]

Wrong channel, there is a Black in Japan channel for you to post. This is a Korea related channel

[@ashaoluemmanuel5689]

We Nigerians are literally everywhere 😂😂😭

[@leesin7008]

I swear Up naija🙌🙌

[@skyice937]

@@leesin7008 aswrrugawd 😂😂

[@violetangel5291]

🤣🤣🤣 MTN everywhere u go

[@AK-hg1iq]

Because Nigeria is hell

[@sashav.3189]

@@AK-hg1iq it’s not bc Nigeria is hell, Nigerians are huge overachievers and they succeed everywhere. The most successful group of immigrants even in America are Nigerians. Nigerians are just amazing, very intelligent, very much trailblazers.

[@ramonantoniodejuanbennett6239]

I'm Black and Latino( both parents Black & Spanish mix), wonder how they'll feel about me? South Korea is one of the places on my bucket list, and would love to try Korean BBQ.

[@josecerrud1079]

Being an American in most Asian countries like Korea or Japan is probably the safest feeling ever to be walking around at night or going out. No one is going to rob you or do some crazy shit

[@acetofresh1]

The girl from Washington is so attractive why didn't you post her Ig so we can follow :(

[@mrinsanity6063]

Me happy to see a black south African over seas instead of the colonizers Note the reason I say this is cause yt settlers and afrikaans culture that was expropriated by the settlers have been more focused on the internet than the original cultures and traditions all for the reason there skin is white

[@blackcomposition2266]

one second yall can we just appreciate my guy style???!?!?!?!? Clean black man, out there making us look good lmao

[@Griffx99]

I love your swag in these videos man. Plus you are a great interviewer and let your guest speak without interrupting

[@Blk_NRG]

The people articulated themselves so fluent us blacks in America struggle to complete sentences and getting points across I think we need to seriously expand our minds more as blacks in states

[@lily7001]

The reasons why some Korean clubs do not allow foreigners are as follows. 1. American soldier in Korea used violence or committed s.e.x crimes, but they could not be dealt with under Korean law. (Search the 'Itaewon m.u.r.d.e.r case 1997') 2. And some Chinese and foreign tourists ignored Korean public rules and manners. As a result, there were some negative images of foreigners, especially American soldier, Chinese 3. Some foreigners acted thinking they were special beings. especially Some foreign men, in particular, acted as privileged as English-speaking foreigners. For example smoked in a non-smoking area. causing problems by teasing female guests, and swearing or using violence against employees who restrained them. 4. Basically, many korean clubs have rules. There are rules for dress, age restrictions, and even appearance. Even Koreans can't enter this kind of club 5. As the number of foreigners in Korea increases, foreigners often ignore Korean manners and rules. So some clubs think negatively about foreigners. On the contrary, there are some clubs where only foreigners can enter, and Koreans cannot enter.

[@haejeegwon9774]

이게 진짜 이유죠. 이 채널 댓글들 보면 한국인이 꽤나 인종차별적이라고 말하죠. 하지만 꽤나 오해가 많아요. 진짜 이유는 외국인들이 한국의 규칙이나 매너를 잘 모르고, 알려고 하지도 않고, 알아도 무시하는 경우가 많기 때문이죠. 얼마전 멕시코 유튜버가 한국 왔었는데 클럽 못들어갔다고 인종차별이라 말함. 근데 반바지 입고서 강남 클럽을 들어가려 했음. 한국인도 그런 복장으로는 못들어가는 걸 인종차별이라고 말하더군요. 정작 그 유튜버는 지하철에서 마스크 벗고 시끄럽게 떠들며 방송하는데 한국인들은 외국인이란 이유로 참아 줬음. 그리고 술집에서 프랑스 남자가 실내흡연을 해서 직원이 금연이라고 하니까 욕하면서 계속 담배를 피더군요. 그리고 한국인은 영어 못한다며 불평은 엄청 해요. 그들은 기본적인 한국어를 배울 생각도 없어요. 어떤 외국인들은 부자 중국인들이 한국에서 하는 짓들을 똑같이 하더군요. 한국인들은 한국에 살아도 영어 중국어를 다 말해야 하지만, 자신은 영어만 해도 괜찮다고 생각해요. 이런 외국인들이 일부일지라도 계속 그런 일이 생기면 외국인에 대한 인상이 나빠질 수 밖에 없죠. 솔직히 말해 한국이 외국처럼 인종차별 표현을 공개적으로 하거나 폭행을 하는 나라도 아닌데, 오히려 황당하죠. 그나마 인종차별적이라면 조선족이나 중국인, 동남아 인들에 대한 이미지 정도인데, 그것도 다른 나라에 비해 심한 것도 아니죠. 그냥 원래 한국이란 나라가 자본주의가 심한 나라라서 한국인이든 동남아인이든 백인이든 흑인이든 옷차림이나 외모, 경제력에 따라 이미지가 다를 뿐, 다른 나라들처럼 대놓고 욕하거나 폭행하는 나라도 아닌데..

[@Lizzied1301]

I have heard this too. Koreans are usually reserved and you can imagine foreigners coming in and behaving badly. It would upset the locals and I dont blame them for limiting entry, but lots of people seeing it as racism.

[@maamyy]

Well , to 1. the murder was done by korean-Americans , which means this was koreans

[@lily7001]

@@maamyy right. The problem was his nationality, and the limitations of Korean law. In fact, there have been many incidents related to the U.S. military since before. And most were covered. However, the incident was crucial for Koreans' negative image of American soldiers. Later, it was even made into a film.

[@RainbowBandana]

Ima black man in America and I haven't even experienced racism here in this country in fact police have helped me more then my own people and white people always treated me with respect and the reason being is because GOD LOVES ME!!!

[@MMOfreakOUT1]

I am European, and finally a comment that doesn't make me angry. People talk about South Korea and Japan as perfect nice and welcoming countries although they refuse immigration and refugees. Meanwhile Europe welcomes immigrants and are demonised.

[@더블치즈버거-k7b]

Korea is a country where there is one nationality forming the nation. People stare at you not because your skin color but some of them might never seen a person with different skin color.

[@qqqc5779]

정확합니다 한국은 피부색으로 차별을 하는게 아니라 익숙하지 않아서 낯설어 하는거에요 친해지고 마음이열리면 누구보다도 더 가족처럼 대해줄거에요

[@johnsonudoeka7571]

the Nigerian girl that claims to be British is just so funny

[@Charlesglover-oy3ry]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TravelerVolkriin]

I am nervous to move there in 2-3 months because people are so quick to put negativity out into the universe to keep you scared. I do want to move. God, give me the strength to get to Seoul!

[@oda4766]

Relax you'll be fine.