What's It Like Growing up as a Half Korean?

[@KExplorer]

Elisabeth’s Instagram: elisa_kug

[@thedarksideoftheforce6658]

That's definitely the wrong IG.

[@TheJCMlove]

Grew up in a country without knowing/speaking the dialect, went to International school, had friends who were Korean...private school...she grew up privileged, not mad at her! She's also very uniquely pretty and her hair is stunning. I was also surprised at the very HUGE Asian community around DC (etc MD).

[@joyisaiah98]

@@thedarksideoftheforce6658 It's correct. I found it when I searched on instagram rather than Google.

[@bdh711]

Why are y’all saying it’s the wrong IG, it’s literally her

[@m.czandogg9576]

@@bdh711 Strange. . .it works now.

[@MarcieMercie]

She’s gorgeous, speaks eloquently and I like how she presents herself 😍😍😍

[@fitwigebrehiwet1522]

😊

[@OhVictoria]

Right, she’s confident, but not cocky or self-absorbed. I really like this girl!

[@grumpycat6429]

Sounds like the average American girl. Guess you haven’t been around much. You can find some of em at Starbucks or at universities with gallon water bottles because that’s a thing I guess

[@ananya255]

Her hair is really pretty too

[@giggitygiggitygigism]

please show me where bro i have never seen a girl like her before in any of those location, I need your help!!!@@grumpycat6429

[@saltandlight93]

I'm Zambian and every Kenyan person I've met was a joy to be around

[@juliaannenderitu]

Mwa! 💕 we love you

[@empressgoals-ur3bz]

Yeah we are a joy

[@lexieliu5339]

She has very strong Korean features.

[@leeyong7546]

She's so pretty 😍

[@leeyong7546]

she should be a model

[@samudata]

한국 미인 느낌에 멋진 헤어스차일

[@softsunset]

yes, i see it too. she's perfect mix of both!!

[@Abner-gu3ve]

I see it

[@zipporah3314]

Am proud as a Kenyan to see you speak so highly of your people

[@PHlophe]

I am in Malindi, i am a non Ke too and i "look it" . People do't mind. i am just another person .

[@StevoGitz]

​@@PHlopheYes Kenya has good vibes... Karibu and its your home for as long as you want it to be 🇰🇪🫶🏿❤️

[@8kigana]

@@PHlophe what is Ke and you look like what??

[@PHlophe]

@@8kigana Ke is Kenya . and i am an albino. which there are plenty in Ke but i am a foreigner

[@8kigana]

@@PHlophe Albinos are everywhere in Africa and US, what are your parents as far as nationality?

[@April-dy2tn]

I hope she gets the chance to learn and speak both Swahili and Korean. Congrats to her on post graduation life! DC is a great place to explore as well.

[@OhVictoria]

Half Korean, half Kenyan, 100% gorgeous.

[@mekayess8688]

What a lot of people don't realize is that it's as difficult for multiculture people as it is for mixed-race individuals as well, I'm glad she highlighted that.❤

[@Wench_Mobb2]

There’s only ONE race so I guess it would be

[@scorpinok3006]

Negative. I'm actually an ogre. So don't make claims you're not 💯 on...

[@hangten1904]

@@Wench_Mobb2 Exactly there's only one race called human with different colors. Just likes dogs and cats which there are different kinds but the same species.

[@sneat2028]

Wrong! Culture is the way of life, it's not equal to race!

[@tP-zr5df]

difficult??how come it's difficult??

[@jaeshin1983]

She seems like a bright individual with a pretty special background. It is good to hear about Koreans that were adopted establishing a successful family in the states.

[@nessparadis6948]

She wasn’t adopted. She’s half Korean.

[@jaeshin1983]

@@nessparadis6948 sorry, I was referring to her mother.

[@bluepearlagain]

She’s such a vibe - love her energy

[@lamxlas7858]

she is literally gorgeous omg

[@niggblehlm5818]

Yes she's so gorgeous. You're just like her.

[@MarkiiSixx]

Yasss girl like totally literally gorgeous, it's everything and I'm here for it omg

[@ChrisYEmpath]

She is gorgeous! I wonder which ethnicity her dad is? Kalenjin, Swahili, Luo, Maasai?

[@TheBantuIsraelite]

​@@ChrisYEmpathinteresting you didn't mention Kikiyu

[@CarinaChatel]

She’s so cute I was smiling the entire video 🥹☺️

[@user-94avsf-smdk26]

Me, too 😊

[@sdfv4zx]

Ok whatever. i dont know why u guys smile the whole video.

[@pinkplutobop]

right me too!!

[@jnspeas]

Me too! So cute. I hope she finds everything her heart desires!

[@JoaquinTazabi]

Same!

[@naturallybecoming831]

She seems sweet I hope things go well for her. Even though I’m not mixed I still feel like I don’t belong in my culture. Some have a way of making you feel excluded if you don’t measure up to their expectations or act certain ways. It would be nice to meet ppl who embrace diversity more

[@ishtactay865]

What an interesting life she has lived. For the ATL to Kenya to DC to Korea. That world view she has experienced is soooo important.

[@Mimi-h6z9c]

This is the best interview ever ...I love her energy, she seems like a pretty kind and welcoming person ❤❤

[@mishzguafa]

When I was in uni, I mixed with a lot of international students from different background . But my Kenyan girls always be my sweetest memories. Spent weekend at home with them, went parties, study together. I even learn how to make Kenyan curry, cold tamarind juice and their beef BBQ is the best!

[@maryannewajesus]

Thank you ❤

[@Szahra87]

@@nessy3087. Lol😂. Kenya is East African, we’re the first human

[@chira.snacks]

​@@nessy3087 Wakenya mko wapi huyu ameanza uchokozi

[@cinny_]

@@nessy3087 That's not new info. It's no secret that some of our cuisines originated from Indian influence during colonial times. Some just have a little twist to it developed over time, but not that different generally. We have traditional cuisines. People liking them or not isn't a new phenomena. It all depends on the person. There's equally a lot of people who love it.

[@cinny_]

@@chira.snacks Watu kama hawa huwa hawakosi. Wengine wakiona kitu nzuri imesemwa lazima waongezee yao mbaya msm. Kwanza anahakikisha ameweka "all" sijui ndo asisitize venye hawapendi au nini. Ni kama hao marafiki wake wachache wanasimamia kila mtu.

[@kemartini]

I lived in the DC area most of my life and she’s right people here are open minded to all cultures, it’s just so expensive. But I really can’t imagine living in the less diverse areas. I’m happy she felt accepted here she is beautiful.

[@victoriakelly2142]

I’m Kenyan myself and I live and was born in Atlanta, Georgia. I was so surprised when she said she grew up here. Glad to know I’m not alone. God bless her! She so beautiful! Thank you for representing girl 🙏🏿🇰🇪

[@winnieonyango8108]

Hey,can you speak Swahili,ama ni ngumu

[@victoriakelly2142]

@ Swahili najua kabisa 💯 grew up speaking it

[@winnieonyango8108]

@@victoriakelly2142 Oh cool

[@pinkypilot]

Great interview. She's adorable. I feel like the two of you could be good friends.

[@user-cnksi223]

She's beautiful and attractive. Her hair is also so cute

[@taylogs]

She seems like someone I would love to meet. Kinda sad I’m not in Korea anymore, a lot of interesting people coming and going. Even though, she said she doesn’t really feel Korean. She’s giving the culture a try, as he is undoubtedly ethnically related to it. An interview a year from now would be interesting to see if she still wouldn’t identify that much as Korean or viceversa.

[@patriciajackson6285]

Exactly. I believe in a year, some confident young well respected Korean man will introduce himself and the rest is probably history. She’s a gem. A total gem😊. So beautiful and smart and articulate and love her parents. Actually, it seems she loves all without prejudice. So sweet. What a nice young lady she is.

[@xRapturex3]

@@patriciajackson6285why do you want her to get married so badly? Lol let her live life

[@cosmicexplorer4856]

I don't think she would be interested in a Korean guy, it seems she has had very little exposure to Koreans or Korean culture except for her mom.@@patriciajackson6285

[@Miss_Nikkisan]

I live near DC and she's totally correct it's very diverse here, good jobs and salaries. As a mixed African woman I understand and identify with what she's saying. Very interesting interview 👍 ❤

[@Raidency]

Every person, a different story. Keep doing what you’re doing mate, i love your job

[@lisagriffin8221]

I'm Kenyan and I'm sorry to hear she didn't feel fully Kenyan because she felt a barrier based on her looks. I can relate to her in another way in that I look Kenyan but I've spent my life more out of Kenya than in Kenya so I don't sound or know a lot about life in Kenya. I've definitely felt that barrier but I've recognised it's more curiosity that they relate with you but can't fully understand you. We're naturally a curious community to foreigners because Kenya is a tourist hub and want to learn more about that person, even if they say they ARE Kenyan.

[@moriahminji]

I get you, I am also fully Kenyan by blood but I lived abroad and this is year 2 after returning. I feel lost back home, and cannot relate alot. Usually get happy when I meet third culture kids coz they can relate but so far I am trying to relearn and reclaim my true kenyan Identity. It’s very tough. Especially the way I speak, I get asked a lot coz my accent is like a mixture of a lot especially the people I came across. I speak and understand fluent swahili but my accent betrays me 😂 so sometimes I am overcharged chille but either way, am glad to see am not the only one.

[@lisagriffin8221]

@@moriahminji You basically just described my experience!! I speak fluent Swahili too but wooii my accent exposes me so hard! I've noticed that I tend to talk really fast to try and conceal it 😂

[@StevoGitz]

​@@moriahminji lakini nyinyi watu wa majuu mnajifanyanga wazungu sana 😂😂😂 Lakini Kenya is the place to be and its the future 🇰🇪❤️🫶🏿

[@ewm4266]

Wazungu weusi😂....Nyingi ndio wale cousins wa America mnakuja kutusumbua hapa ushago ati mnataka bottled water😂😂😂

[@ILIVEAGOODLIFE]

Wacha uwongo

[@mikeunconfirmed1489]

Her smile and positive energy is contagious!!!

[@user-ks98yw73xy6]

She's gorgeous & well-spoken. Also, like, her background was quite interesting honestly.

[@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795]

Bless her.. I'm Tanzanian- Filipino, now living, working and studying in the Philippines with my Filipina wife. I'm grateful that Filipinos see me me as a local ..

[@rochoa725]

she is so darn adorable. What an amazing culture mix. love it.

[@momoso143]

I can relate to so many things she explains and well spoken and well said! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@SL-lz9jr]

The more I watch these videos, the more I realize that identity issues are prevalent for anyone who doesn’t fit neatly into one box. For instance I am 100% Chinese but born and raised in the US. Never fully belonging to either country, culture or its people. My friend is a Vietnamese woman adopted by white Americans. She has no connection to her Vietnamese heritage yet her adopted family’s history and ancestors don’t fully belong to her either. And it sounds like mixed race or mixed ethnicity people struggle with a similar sense of neither here nor there.

[@바보Queen]

she looks 100% korean just darker and the hair gives it away

[@이효민-w8h]

No she definitely looks mixed even if her skin is lighter. She has western features mixed with korean

[@hazelmint6671]

For me not 100%, like 80% Korean features I would say. Even with lighter skin she looks a bit mixed. She's beautiful regardless.

[@SleeplessinOC]

I knew right away she was mixed . Pure Koreans don’t typically look like that .

[@Lxmxn97]

I have students that are 100% Korean that are darker than her. So I don't agree on that point but yeah her hair gives it away and posture.

[@Abner-gu3ve]

Yeah. Her Korean features are very strong

[@manamal769]

No way i wouldn’t have my daughter or son learn both languages of father and mother. It would’ve given her access to so much more in life. Language is an absolute power to have.

[@PassionPno]

Yup, I speak 5 languages thanks to my parents.

[@yendaaaa]

@@PassionPno ahhhhhh luckaaay! Which ones, may I ask?

[@PassionPno]

@@yendaaaa English, Mandarin Chinese, Malay, French and German.

[@kandisphere8828]

Me too. Just speak to the child in your native language and the other parent will teach their language, and school will teach them others. I blame the parents, not her.

[@jazzbquick389]

Her mother was adopted by an American family, so her mother lost the language herself. Therefore, it wasn't passed down to the daughter. The young lady herself spent most of her life in the U.S, so there was no need to learn Korean. I can't remember what she said about her father but maybe he wasn't present in her life to teach her the native language of Kenya.

[@mnm7647]

That is the kind of girl that Koreans actually love in their descriptions without the white standard nonsense! She is extremely naturally very beautiful with esthetically relatable Korean physical features, bubbly, girl next door vibes, dimples, cute, smart and the rest that. She is the type that the hero in a drama would actually fall in love with at the end of it all except reality hits different with superficial needs. Bless!!!

[@patriciajackson6285]

Oh my goodness, you took the words out my mouth. I believe she will be married in a year. What Korean young man wouldn’t want to date, love, marry and take care of her. They could teach each other. Korean young men with confidence, she’s a total gem. Such a beautiful sweet and kind and respectful young lady. I do believe she’s a daddy’s girl as well.😊🥰

[@patriciajackson6285]

Well said, very accurate.

[@ElwynnForest]

I completely agree as a Korean American, but reading the comments from Korean people in 한글 on some youtube channels like K-Doc featuring black and Korean marriages makes my blood boil. As much as we want equality, some Koreans are still in the mindset full of superficiality.

[@jamminjac]

are you korean yourself? koreans living in KOREA don't typically "love" darker skin in general that's why brightening makeup and creams are so popular

[@SoMuchHungry]

@@jamminjac I'm sorry, but there are people who tan to look cool in Korea. There is not one side

[@waterbaqua5627]

She's definitely carrying the true Kenyan spirit of openness to conjugate with other cultures. It doesn't matter if she has an American accent, she's carrying the true Pride of Africa and that is fellowship and love beyond race and physical appearances.

[@fabolousjada5070]

She literally denied it at 1:20 lmao

[@menedoffou6982]

She basically renounced her Kenyan identity. She finds it better to be American.

[@nelit708]

That has nothing to do with the Kenyan spirit, weird projection much 😂

[@Adrianoarabe]

Blablaba Kenya trash

[@wilsonmpesha904]

There was no African pride anywhere other than citizenship.

[@JazzWalk]

I'm half korean and black. Just like anybody else I'm use to seeing myself in the mirror. However, when I see other korean and black people in the world (rare) I am just mesmerized. So beautiful.

[@PHlophe]

You are a good looking dude , but wouldn't that be half Korean and Half american ? . I am just the regular boring biracial black and white ( well african - european ) . i don't personally get comments on my features. My albinism distracts from it . folk are only surprised when i let it known that on both sides of my family the white and the black one. my grand parents are both albinos AND THEY ARE BESTIES.

[@safianamani1375]

U look Malaysian. All humans are at the end beautiful for under 1 creation

[@AnimalLover2400]

***half afro-american

[@REDBONEPRODUCTIONS876]

Ur handsome

[@ycaceres3357]

You may feel unique …but there are alot of people who are like you

[@AmzWandering]

Very interesting! My Dad is Half Sudanese Half Egyptian and my mom is Half Hispanic Filipina but i grew up in Saudi then moved to Manila for Highschool and College, Now living in United Arab Emirates since 2014 i really do confuse a lot of people and my interest is traveling korea and japan etc. Ive also been to Sudan and Egypt but never visit Spain but i look mostly Hispanic out of all my siblings

[@abukitten]

You speak Arabic? Tagalog?

[@steely10]

Half Korean, half Kenyan and sounds 100% American. A truly international person.

[@patriciajackson6285]

Exactly.

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

Actually, from my perspective she sounds and has mannerisms that are very Korean for an American

[@KangTheDigitalNomadGlobeTreker]

International yes and no. You can HEAR THE HARDCORE AMERICAN in her.

[@patriciajackson6285]

@@KangTheDigitalNomadGlobeTreker She has the mannerisms of her father’s side, and learning her Korean mom’s side. At any rate, she’s an extremely smart, articulate, and intellectual young lady with a great future. While she’s in Korea, she will encounter a lot of her mom’s culture. In Korea, the biggest culture items that will grant you respect, is your food choices, whom you date, their Hangul language, honorifics, respect for your elders, and your work ethnics. If you get these right, you’re good. Oh! Try some Soju, beer, karaoke and Korean fried chicken all in one night. 😂

[@KangTheDigitalNomadGlobeTreker]

@@patriciajackson6285 you whittled an entire culture down to beer, chicken, Shocking note: I've lived in Korea my 3rd wife was Korean before she passed. Enjoy your Soju. Be well.

[@besassyxo]

Korean here.....Why did you ask if that was her real hair? Shes only half Black and was still asked this question. I know every ethnicity wear Hair extensions (ESPECIALLY WOMEN IN SEOUL) but I only see Black/mixed women get questions on their hair....thats weird to see. I dont think you have asked other races and ethnicities if their hair was real in your videos.....

[@liveone11]

Black women commonly wear weave/hair extensions, thats why he asked that.

[@tosinojo7310]

because its big and curly...i am black and it doesnt offend me...i sometimes have my real curls out or protect them and have extensions that look exactly like my hair..its because we are known for protective hairstyles..others just wear extensions to have fuller or longer hair...we often do it for a different reasons the biggest is keeping our real hair tangle free and growing

[@svc6550]

Good point!

[@key1853]

It could be the perspective he might have been raised onto when it came to hair for him to ask this specific question, when it comes to hair the black community when it comes to hair it seems to have a lot of ignorance but at the same time a lot of knowledge, there’s a reason for this though

[@besassyxo]

@@tosinojo7310 I don’t think most people know or care if fake hair is a protective style….most people think of black girls wearing hair extensions as bad because people think you don’t have hair so someone asking if your hair is real is not a compliment or innocent curiosity. why is that a normal question to ask anyway? does it matter if its her hair or not? what does that change? do you respect her less if her hair is fake? i know people ask black women because of stereotypes but it is especially weird seeing this happen to a mixed woman from another black man because i thought he would understand better how that comment comes off. but its weird that he has never asked nonblack women if their hair is fake in his other videos even when other women had quite impressive hairstyles themselves so its a valid concern to raise whether or not you personally feel offended…btw i dont know anyone not black who has been asked if their hair was real..even when me and my friends wore extensions to our hips people told us they want to grow their hair out like ours and want tips! only my black friends get asked if their hair is real first.

[@blaackberry]

I live in The DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area on the Maryland side in Potomac. This area is INCREDIBLY diverse. Im right outside of Rockville MD which has a deep Asian influence. Lots of amazing restaurants and my SIL (first generation Chinese) and her family live there. The broader area has amazing African food and hang out spots, plus so much more. On the topic of family lol I believe my married family is just so diverse because of the area. My older SIL is Chinese, Im Black, my younger SIL is first generation Scottish. The cousins are going to be a beautiful rainbow of babies lol Its difficult to stay within racial boundaries around here because everyone is so culturally diverse as she said! Our husbands are all incredibly white too which I think is the most beautiful thing. They didnt feel the need to shed their culture in order to accept and embrace our cultures and I love that! Im probably never leaving (Unless we move to Korea for a few years, but Ive gotta work on my Korean more first 😂)

[@rachzainhass]

SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

[@peacelife]

It's great that she able to explore both sides of her families and culture. She would be great if she decide to have a channel. 👏👏

[@acmdu89]

This was such a great an engaging interview. You both did so well. Didnt want itnto end.

[@francinexoxo7363]

Such a sweetheart. Love her bubbly personality and great attitude.

[@Ccb88888]

Speaking as someone who’s half Scots and half Chinese- the most beautiful mix is half black half East Asian- no doubt 😊

[@prettycyber8332]

Thank you

[@Diamond-db3fx]

@@서윤철… calm down

[@mnm7647]

@@서윤철 That is what happens when your eyes are too small and shallow! Your eyes will always be dissatisfied with your superficial mentality!

[@DekuHH]

​@@서윤철grow up! Racist!!

[@Joseph-zd7kg]

As a Korean male, I 100 percent agree

[@Bella-mx7rl]

She's adorable. I love her outlook on life.

[@just_Ren3]

As a mixed person I understand what she means by "not being able to identify as a specific race". She seems like such a friendly person to be around and is s open to new cultures and people!

[@joehouston2833]

Black father & non black mother ❤❤❤

[@Amariek8.]

Girl you are amazing, and as a Kenyan you have represented as well, have fun in Korea.

[@Amariek8.]

@@rafaelw8115 who said we don't love ourselves just because we appreciate people who are half us, they are still human and half her bloodline is Kenyan. And if I may ask in this day and age do all Kenyans know their mother tongue? No they are not ,i love being an African and especially Kenyan so don't assume stuff.

[@Amariek8.]

@@rafaelw8115 There is where you are wrong also, there are people in my country who are not Mzungus and they look exactly like her, I am not saying that we don't have people in my country who idolize white people there are there, same to other countries even the USA, what I am saying even if she doesn't look like it and doesn't speak the language the other half of her(parent)is Kenyan that fact we can't hide from. And there are so many interracial couples and marriages happening nowadays that the kids being born are half and half of their parents, it's their parents to teach them their culture.

[@Rumbu_P]

She's such a fine eclectic young lady. Love that she embraces her Kenyan origin. Love from Nigeria 🖤

[@1995LINTA]

I love her energy

[@kdh4jc]

Welcome home. Hope your experiences here in Korea will be great and your Korean identity will help you along your way.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Yes especially since her mom was adopted and lost that opportunity

[@JuanPerez-tt6id]

You are pretty good at asking the right questions in the right time. Props to you

[@PHlophe]

Juanito, Pero he is a journalist

[@JuanPerez-tt6id]

@@PHlophe so that is why 😭

[@flamea56]

Such a good video 🇰🇪 represent

[@leahmegan]

what a lovely interview ! (:

[@kaysmellsgood]

Shes so cute and well spoken... really enjoyed watching the interview

[@edwardsamilee2330]

As a Kenyan I can confirm that she is a kenyan

[@kimbrleyongoma1429]

Watching this video had me saying “SAMMEEEEE” from start to finish, what are the odds that I’m half Kenyan too and raised in Atlanta, GA and moving to Korea soon too! 😭

[@winnieonyango8108]

Karibu Kenya

[@juliek966]

As a Kenyan, I will say indeed we are truly friendly. Having lived in other African countries, for sure we are a friendly bunch:)

[@gloryn1150]

Kwani nyinyi mko kila mahali

[@Ian_O-b2n]

​@@gloryn1150sai Niko Israel na nataka kuzalisha huku

[@averageguy1261]

A well spoken individual, very grounded and mature. Good luck with your endeavors.

[@kayquan9072]

She is a beautiful person in and out.. you can tell how by how she talks.... Her humbleness and friendliness is definitely kenya 🇰🇪 ❤

[@sharwina]

She's so sweeeeeet! I wish her a lovely stay in Korea and hope to build some good roots here! :)

[@kelseylelei]

i get so giddy when i see other kenyans on youtube 😭😭 love her and this video

[@heymkay]

She seems really awesome!! 😎😊 Team Kenya all the way ! 😁

[@athomewithnika6459]

She is sooo pretty and she seems so friendly. Good luck 🥰

[@Wananga4]

I love her hair! My niece has naturally beautiful hair like hers and the last time my wife and her saw her, she'd had it straightened 😢.

[@ijustneedmyself]

Aw. I can only hope that she doesn't think straight is better and that she appreciates the options she has!

[@nelata]

Ugh 😢

[@catalist888]

She is very pretty.　Her smile and face reminds me a famous singer in Japan. Her name is Yamaguchi Momoe, retired when she got married. Momoe is a half Japanese and Korean I've heard.

[@CookieJessiee]

It's not an excuse that you don't speak the local language and honestly it's fine. I am fully African from both sides of my parents and I unfortunately do not speak my local languages, and I hate that people look at me weird when I say so... It's not something that we should be ashamed of, especially if you don't really have anyone to speak with at home and no one taught you. It is what it is

[@TonyTonyFizzy]

I felt that

[@c4tac133]

i needed to hear this 😞 my parents are also both fully African and I can’t speak the languages from their country, especially since i was raised in the U.S. They never spoke it with me at home but im still trying to learn

[@cinny_]

I can't speak my mother tongue either because my parents and grandparents never spoke it to us growing up. I'm trying to learn it now, but it sucks when people laugh at your mistakes and how you speak.

[@sharersale6480]

It's just a matter of interest in your roots I think. If no one taught you and you're interested, there are many platforms that teach languages. If you're not interested, that's okay as well. I personally found it sad that my cousins who moved to Canada could not communicate with my grandmother who didn't speak English. I'd never want that for my kids. I'd make sure they'd learn.

[@traceatroj240]

@@sharersale6480 it's really sad to see that happen but it does not only to those abroad even with Africans that haven't even moved abroad but you see their kids failing to speak their native language

[@rozzieonodera1560]

I can totally relate to feeling different in Kenya as a Japanese+Kenyan due to my Asian looks.

[@cbx360]

Yeah she is very smart and international just like me. Relationships with good people all across the world .

[@HassanAliHassan1960]

She seems like a very kind and genuine person who is deeply committed to American values.

[@MichelleBarhamlifestyle]

Your beautiful ❤ let them see your heart. If they can’t to bad for them ❤. It’s not about your skin color. Some people just need to grow up.

[@papa_made]

I live in DC, and it's so good to see a half-Korean visiting Korea to experience the vibe.

[@andrewpagan]

When she talks about not being able to really identify as something because you don't 100% look that part, I feel that. I am also a mixed kid (Filipino, Mexican, and white mostly), and growing up I never could identify with a certain group, and in college I struggled with that a bit. There was never a "group" I could lean into 100%.

[@mkim4091]

You look like most of the half Filipino and half white I've met.

[@keepwondering_]

Same, half dutch half indo, blame the Dutch colonial history😆

[@dittoluv]

I’m also mixed but I never felt like I had to lean 100% into one of my ethnicity. I’m just a bit of everything

[@thestinktwink]

⁠@@keepwondering_ same 😩 people often mistake me for different ethnicities too lol. i went to this family gathering and they all thought i was chinese 😅

[@rnjs378]

Why does your mixed background matter to you especially in the US? The US is a melting pot of all backgrounds.

[@Ruiimai]

my kenyan sister, REPPIN! crazy cuz i grew up in the dmv and theres a huge kenyan community. Love that she is passionate about Kenya. As a kenyan I can relate cuz my parents are from tehre but i didnt grow up there and cant speak the language and when i go there ppl move weird cuz i have an american accent and i dont even speak swahili so i cant even mask the fact im american, prices go up 12x bruh fr

[@mkim4091]

Not the first Kenyan Korean mix. Lily's kids are Kenyan and Korean from channel Lily Pedals World.

[@megarawatson4741]

She is breathtakingly gorgeous 😍 I love how she converses, the hand gestures were almost hypnotizing

[@Dibidibidingdingdong]

She's so niceee. Love from Kenya 😌💓

[@strawburybounce]

I grew up in the DC area but born in east Asia (I am black and Asian) and I think part of the diversity is due to the significant military population in the area. There is quite a bit of diversity in military families, a lot of spouses are from overseas.

[@mofeyiadeyemi1348]

Okay I'm shipping the interviewer and the interviewee! I smell chemistry 😊😍🎉

[@michelleshava1477]

Rooting for her to have a great experience while she's there. ❤

[@patriciah9650]

Love this episode ....🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@rnbnart]

Oh she’s cute! Gorgeous Blasian with dimples in her cheeks! ❤❤❤

[@dnepeter5195]

What a sweet young lady. I enjoyed this interview immensely 😊

[@patriciajackson6285]

She is absolutely beautiful, kind and such a sweetheart. Very well read and smart. Blessings bestowed upon her life. 😊 I can understand why she loves DC, it’s such a unique city and so attractive to the young and professionals.😊

[@martynaach7593]

she is so beautiful ❤

[@DeeptoDreamma]

❤ from 🇰🇪. You're a beautiful person and an authentic rep of the different cultures that are a part of your unique makeup. Thank you for sharing your experiences and perspective. Blessings to you and yours 😊.

[@mrobin24181]

lol I feel like my boy was thinking the whole time like "yes she is the one" he seemed to fumble a couple of times

[@Khscachimba]

I thought he liked her too lol

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

She probably would rather date a cute mixed boy or someone white/latino (different ethnicity than her).

[@Demebeso714]

She is so beautiful..great interview...hope she one day embraces her Korean roots...and all that she is made of...just absolutely beautiful...

[@kellyj.azania4371]

She's flippin' adorable!

[@priscilla8068]

I would love to visit Kenya one day. Maybe you should explore the continent of Africa and ask the people in the motherland the same questions you ask Asian people. It would be interesting especially because most Africans don't like interracial marriages and cross cultural marriages.

[@amaz34]

Who lied to you

[@missbstuurman]

😂😂most rich and well taken care of African women i know are married to Asian and European men. What are you talking about?

[@joyfulcurseNam7486]

In the past maybe but nowadays, you see alot of African women with white men, Asian men etc....

[@susankarambu489]

Very true they dont like especially intermarrying with Asians our parents dont accept that people mimic behind your back

[@susankarambu489]

@@missbstuurman They dont like Asians sound weird but truth

[@deejohnson4793]

What a lovely person. Wish her much love, every success, and, her own safe place or space.🤩🤩

[@qhuizatlantis8484]

She's gorgeous great mix

[@espritenglish]

She's so beautiful and intelligent. What a great experience to live abroad! I hope she enjoys her time in Korea before returning to the U.S. :o)

[@mahdiamehjabin9844]

Her smile is so pretty. 😍😍 The way she talks... I just loved it. It'll be an absolute pleasure to make friends like her.☺☺

[@hiawathia81]

She’s lived a very interesting life. Would love to follow her journey

[@humttydoo6804]

Sending many hugs to you. I am Kenyan and just happy to see a person who is from my country🇰🇪

[@Headlikeanorange84]

Loved the interview. Also, she's gorgeous!

[@fabolousjada5070]

Same for Dominicans they want us to claim black but in the same light call us spanish when they see us cause were a mixed culture with all colors

[@babatunde8626]

this was my favourite interview yet.

[@KangTheDigitalNomadGlobeTreker]

Atlanta? D.C.? Ugggghhhhhh 😮😲 what's shocking is well she will have to start from scratch on reintroducing herself to Korean culture to get in touch with her Korean side. She said her mom was adopted so she's fully Americanized. It's probably a very good idea to live in Korea for a reasonable number of years to cement herself in a community there.Glad she got to visit her Father and. Mothers home countries.

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

Exactly I’m happy for her

[@jmpresco]

This interview is phenomenal ❤❤❤