What's Living In Korea Like as a Half Black Half Korean? | Blasian in Korea

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I asked mixed people half black and half korean what living in korea is like for them and here's what they had to say.
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[@diannainkorea]

It's nice to hear their experiences especially regarding schools. My kids here are still young and in kindergarten level. The experience have been quite positive. The other older blasians we met (middle and high school) haven't discrimination as well. However I know this falls under a lot of factors. Thanks for creating these videos. Been watching for awhile -[Dianna]

[@KExplorer]

Thanks for sharing your experience Dianna

[@Feyisay0-]

My fav mix famz 😍😍 Sending love to Jun and Minji 😍😍😍

[@chriswhynder8311]

what grade are they in?

[@yazzidillard7087]

These people have very unique lives. He's korean and black but grew up in both Japan and Nigeria. And the other dude black and Korean and grew up in Hawaii and Chicago. Very cool

[@ShadezofVee]

Korean and Nigerian.

[@remynady]

Yes. You can’t and shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

[@o3.27]

he is not korean 😂

[@Marta-hi3sg]

As a Nigerian/Polish person growing up in the Netherlands it's always so fun to hear other mixed race perople stories. I do wander if much Nigerian people are living there, since there are quite some famous nigerian/korean people these days!

[@mochi-le5db]

And True , in South Korea there are many people from Nigeria /Corea

[@Feyisay0-]

Nigerians are everywhere,and we're good people

[@nalbinalbii888]

ikr?? nigerians mix with every ethnicity!! it's cool tho

[@confidencebae]

@@Feyisay0- Yeah we are good people 🙂

[@rwandanfinest7937]

Pffff Nederland 🇳🇱 whahha hou je het uit!!! Whahah ik woon hier all 18 jaar :x

[@Kimmy234L]

Yes, Racial Profiling/Stereotyping is everywhere.....Great video/interviews. The two gentlemen sound like they have had such an interesting upbringing, and it's great that they're learning so much about different cultures along their travels. Well done to them, and I wish them success in all their Life Endeavours. Lastly, I love your combed out Fro, it suits you!

[@KExplorer]

Thanks Kimmy 😊

[@Kimmy234L]

@@KExplorer You're welcome 👑

[@nwalden5744]

Doesn’t make it right

[@anaispersephone6041]

Hide's mindset and outlook on life is pretty awesome!! wish both guys success on their endeavors

[@FlavorofMind]

I just really love how the premise of these videos is asking questions and listening respectfully, nothing more and nothing less. Have been enjoying each watch since subscribing! 🙏

[@KExplorer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@preciousijeoma9124]

As a proud Nigerian this interview was lovely ☺️

[@kawaiidoll4]

The guy from Hawaii was so cool ~~ his style looks so unique and similar to street style 🤍🇰🇷✨ hope we can see more outfits videos in Seoul !!!

[@jadeviper4]

Wow this is one of the best Street interview videos I’ve ever seen. The interviewer asks probing questions respectfully, all while allowing them to fully answer without interrupting. Great video!

[@MrsSasukeUchiha]

omg!!! I was falling head over heels for Chris...his eyes are just so mesmerizing...I can't not stop staring at his eyes😍😍😍

[@olabisioseni6318]

LMAO the takeaway from this lovely video is that you'll ALWAYS find Nigerians everywhere. We're like ants😂😂😂😂

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

Igbo's rather, not Yuruba's.

[@onyx8494]

@@AbdulAli-ku9he he said Nigerians didn't specify igbos and Yorùbás are both nigerians

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼@@onyx8494

[@Feyisay0-]

@@AbdulAli-ku9he it's Yoruba and stop being bias we're all Nigerians stop the tribalism

[@reginaldhalliday1293]

I know right😂😂😂

[@px9ik]

K explorer님이 다른 사람의 경험을 인터뷰하는 방식이 너무 편안하고 많은 이야기를 잘 이끌어내시는데 보면 볼수록 K explorer님 이야기도 참 궁금해지네요. 한국에서의 삶이 쉽지 않겠지만 복이 가득가득하길 바래요.

[@accel103]

Despite only managing to find only two people to interview it was still an enjoyable video

[@skatingcanuck9837]

This was a fascinating video - perhaps one of my favourites of yours. Firstly I like how you ask questions respectfully, do not try to control the entire interview, but rather allow your subjects to tell their stories. I usually hear a lot of negative experiences from Blasian interviewees, but I liked the glass is half full attitude from both your subjects. They both see the benefits from all cultures they have been exposed to. The young man (who grew up in Japan and Nigeria) at the end saw a positive twist to people asking about his ethnicity. When I was younger I got so annoyed at this question, like it was intrusive. He sees it as a simple curiosity and start to a conversation. Plus he rather than fight with his girlfriend he wants to understand her culture - what a thoughtful and bright young man!

[@kawaiidoll4]

We should hear about your experience in Seoul, Korea too if you feel like sharing it 😊😊

[@9y2bgy]

Like I mentioned bf, one's racial identity has both ethnic and cultural aspects. Hide may be ethnically half Korean, but since even his mother doesn't know Korea by virtue of having lived in Japan, there is no cultural framework upon which to build more. He has to start fresh almost in the same way any non-Korean would. Chris to me is fully Korean in the way he speaks and his mannerism, etc. But it is ironic that his citizenship is American and that brings a lot of challenges for him living in Korea.

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Yes..I agree

[@MeMeC283]

Yes- i don’t understand that one. Why do they consider him American?

[@DA33_718]

@LadyVenom241 most Asian countries don't believe in "blended" societies.

[@MeMeC283]

@@DA33_718 oh ok- so because the dad is American, he would be considered American?

[@nijahvictoria7569]

@@MeMeC283he was born in America

[@NA-sz6km]

두 분 모두 긍정적인 에너지가 느껴지네요. 잘봤습니다.

[@ciciwilson6050]

Couldn't see Chris's face but he looks gorgeous even behind the mask. I'd like to see some of his modeling jobs. Happy for his success. These guys are stepping out and doing well. I'm glad. They have nice speaking voices too

[@raquelfigueroa5539]

Great video as always!!🙌🏼 5:12 in the United States there’s people from all over the world and so most households respect for their elders even siblings is different depending of your cultural background. I believe that in the USA the younger generation know that just because a person is older it doesn’t mean they are always right. Questioning respectfully is most of the time welcome. I say most of the time because i believe it all depends of cultural background and the person egos. For example, I was born in Dominican Republic but move to the USA at age 8 with my family. We were raise with the, not talking back to your elders, people who are even related to you are your aunt and uncles, cousins. The eldest it’s responsible for whatever their younger siblings /cousins do wrong. I’m the oldest of 17 grandkids and wherever my brothers and cousins did wrong was my fault ( because I new better lol) they were always compared to me. Which put a lot of pressure on me.

[@E.Lifestylecurator]

That mixed Nigerian boy seems to be Yoruba. He slipped some yoruba words in inadvertently. He's cute.

[@paulahanachor5398]

His surname is anyawu

[@E.Lifestylecurator]

@@paulahanachor5398 oh ok.

[@Willow-cw9te]

Maybe he grew up in Lagos? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@chi._.m]

hide's naija accent is so cute 🥺

[@mutelarsorhougbe4606]

Ikr! I was listening and I was like this one is sweet o!

[@taetae8386]

Lmaoooo I didn’t expect my nigga to come out with a full blown Nigerian accent 🇳🇬

[@kawaiidoll4]

I love your videos, the way you interview people and listen to everything they say yet express your point of view, also I hope it doesn’t sound weird but when you speak Korean your voice is super therapeutic and calming to listen to 🤍🇰🇷🌸✨ ~~ keep going, excited to see more of your videos soon 감사합니다

[@KExplorer]

thanks Doll, I’ve never thought i had a good voice

[@jazzycat2990]

@@KExplorer its very calm, could listen to you narrate books lol

[@E.Lifestylecurator]

IKR, his voice is really beautiful and he's a pretty man too 💞💞🥰

[@MixedRogueKhorri]

OMG !!!!!!!! I AM FINALLY HEARING MY PPL AN SEEING MY PPL 🥰 as a mix asian or blasian(lasian) living in seoul it is a very unique experiance .

[@ThrivingAnywayTV]

Thanks for the interview! It was interesting to hear their experiences!

[@KExplorer]

Watch full video: patreon.com/kexplorer Me: Instagram.com/jerry.ric Chris: instagram.com/24k_crs Hide: instagram.com/hide.xx56

[@nancychinaza5532]

As proud Nigeria I am really happy coming across this video

[@HussainAl--Khalil]

I have to say your ionterview style is great. Very calm, very respectful. keep up the great videos, love the content and questions you ask.

[@tnals10k]

항상 영상 잘 보고 있습니다!! 매번 느끼지만 인터뷰 섭외력이 좋으신 것 같아요 ㅎㅎ

[@GTbreezy007]

I started watching your videos/interviews and they are very insightful and informative as I would love to visit S.K. someday. Thank you for sharing. Also your Afro is beautiful 🙂

[@rl4652]

The one with hat actually has more Korean mannerisms than American mannerisms to me.

[@LJ_S1K]

I am black American and German, but raised in America. Crazy how Korea is so strict with their citizenship rules even for half Koreans. Makes me grateful that I am able to claim dual citizenship. I would of hated having to choose one country over the other

[@wdvnge]

I can understand it especially since in korea you have to go to military like here in finland and if your loyal to serve a country i feel like its weird to have passport for another.

[@LJ_S1K]

@@wdvnge Germany used to have conscription up until 2011. But they still had dual citizenship.

[@nathanielmills4678]

My daughter is British, Korean and Jamaican. Actually they are automatic at birth and you have no say. With the Korean citizenship however she has to make an oath at 18 stating she won't exercise her other citizenship rights in Korea to its disadvantage. She then remains Korean for the rest of her life. As for males it's more complicated. I believe they just renounce their Korean citizenship so they can avoid military service. I wonder if they can keep it if they just do their service.

[@moakim4930]

Also mixed sons and Gyopo don't actually put a lot of efforts to get Korean citizenship. As long as they accept you as Korean male, you HAVE TO GO Military when you grew up or give up Korean citizenship. Korean military is basically slavery so that's why they try to get Korean visa after they grew up. For girls, getting dual citizenship much easier when you got Korean citizenship from childhood.

[@LJ_S1K]

@@nathanielmills4678 Wow I didn't know that about Korea. It's the same with Germany. I had a passport for Germany and the USA up until 18. I'm 28 now and I would just have to go to the German Consulate near me to get my German Passport again.

[@mercytella8914]

This was fun to watch. I love mixed race people ❤❤❤

[@Basiieee_Artist]

Love your work on your hair, afro is natural beauty and it's gorgeous. I have been finding opinions of people in Korean culture fun to know. Thank you for this videos

[@salimaliyu]

Love watching this channel, very informative. Keep up the good work bro

[@rochellec.1891]

Man you speak better korean than me! I used to speak fluent korean since that was my 1st language but since I came to the states at age almost 10 and had to learn english I pretty much just understand everything but can't speak back like I used to. Part of me felt embarrased when I spoke korean since kids gave me a hard time growing up here in the states making fun of me cause I looked different n I probably sounded different due to my accent. Now I wish I could just speak it fluently again cause my mom sometimes have hard time understanding me if I speak english to her.

[@KyleHong]

It’s never too late.

[@rochellec.1891]

@@KyleHong Thank you for that encouragement and reminder

[@blue3374]

Well it is his native language lmaoo

[@rochellec.1891]

@@blue3374 ayo, I highly doubt he is straight korean or even half korean like myself for you to even comment saying native language to him please.

[@staceyk.210]

Diversity is the key 🔑 in getting to know someone of a different race!! Knowledge is Power once a individual can begin to understand that the Better Off Things Can Be!! I'm a Black Women from the states and I went to Korea in 2019' before the Pandemic for my Birthday!! And all I have to say is I was treated very Well there by the Korean People than the people in my own Country!! Crazy 🤪 I know but I didn't experience any Racism or Discrimination while I was in Seoul I was shown Kindness and Respect from everyone I came in contact with!! I wish these 2 young guys All The Very Best 💛💖🌟💖💛

[@pyang9630]

I love the questions asked. It brings an in-depth conversation and insight into their lives and perspectives.

[@abiodun_olaniran]

Love Hide's energy 🤩🔥 Such a great guy. Wish him the very best ❤️❤️❤️

[@Communityliving]

I love the afro❤❤❤

[@Kimmy234L]

Yes, it suits him....I love a Fro

[@ameerahzakariyau6136]

The half Nigerian guy 100% wonderful

[@autumnn2023]

Thank you for your precious interview 🙏

[@dark_soul5435]

I guess I will have been there for a long time! Honestly, answers make me more interested ) Have a good day everyone who reads it! (Idk what to write, it's my first comment on KZbin, lmao)

[@veraijogbe3947]

So I didn't know it wasn't pronounced the English word "hide" 😭 and the accent bruh 😂❤️. Big love

[@Hamidmahdi]

Wait...he said he's living here on an F2-7 visa but having a hard time getting loans and credit cards from the bank? That's not entirely true as it mainly depends on where you bank--and yeah, not all banks are foreigner-friendly. I'm on the same visa and can get a card from my bank as well as a jeonse loan from them, but I've been with said bank for 12 years. He can also get those perks without being a citizen or on an F-series visa if he earned at least 3/4 the gross national income on a working visa (E7 mainly but E2 can also do it.) Income has become the biggest factor in determining whether you can get a loan even as well as how much you can qualify for even as a citizen (and a lot of citizens have experienced problems getting loans from their banks in recent years too, especially those in multiethnic marriages.) But he's right that if you're not a citizen or even F5 it's hard (or even impossible) to get any government assistance.

[@Clara-nl3hg]

Bro i want to meet hide, he seems so reflexive

[@zenw.9419]

Didnt even realize hide was speaking English at first it’s crazy 3 languages and switching is really great

[@crazilylovable6502]

The fact that I heard Yoruba 😂🇳🇬❤

[@paulahanachor5398]

His surname is anyawu

[@crazilylovable6502]

@@paulahanachor5398 so he’s of an igbo ancestry, that’s crazy!!!

[@adenusieniola1269]

Maybe he grew up in lagos

[@roushellereign]

I couldn’t hear anything that Chris said…. Lordt what a beautiful man, I was so distracted 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Kimmy234L]

😜😁

[@melaninmonroeeee]

He looks full korean to me though lol those korean genes are strong lol

[@nikot4410]

Asian/black mix is beautiful and unique in my opinion. I hope I didn’t offend we no anyone. It’s just my opinion.

[@yejikim6060]

Great contents, though i wish you could interview someone who are not living in Seoul as well next time. No offense, I just personally don't think that someone who grew up in Itaewon(especially known for multicultural area) for 10+ yrs would not face more difficulties than someone who grew up outside of capital city. It's gonna be very interesting story! Big shout out to your effort and enthusiasm for this video!

[@네루톤]

I have something to tell you guys. In the case of mixed-male people, South Korea forces them to choose their nationality. This is to prevent the act of avoiding military service by leaving the country. In the past, many mixed-race people gave up their Korean citizenship because they did not want to fulfill their military service, and Koreans living in Korea must go to the military, so this becomes a problem of discrimination. it is free to choose the nationality of another country, but it is unpleasant for a person who has not fulfilled his military service because he did not choose Korean nationality to discuss inequality

[@Boonies]

Nigerians are everywhere haha... i'm half egyptian and half nigerian

[@esthersim9216]

Wow, Chris speaks perfect Korean!!

[@kmariamv]

Of course that’s his mother tongue

[@spareinexxxx]

They sounds like they had an interesting life growing up in different countries en cultures. By the way, the link of Hide's insta isn't working.

[@Kimmy234L]

Yes, I said the same.....it's made them well rounded and grounded human beings 👍🏻

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

4/7/2023: I do not know how I stumbled on your channel, but I like it. New Subscriber👍🏾. I am Jamaican Puerto Rican living in Hawaii. Love being mixed race.

[@yangnyumchicken7478]

That expectation. 😆 😆

[@XX-it6ck]

Lol but Those expectations are not always good. It's like expecting all Asians to be smart. It is similar to putting pressure on a particular race for their prejudice.

[@jihojio2118]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@ElmoTinker]

These two were great

[@myeshiastewart5558]

K your Korean is amazing and I really enjoy your videos. How long have you been fluent in Korean and how long did it take you to become fluent?

[@KExplorer]

Glad you rock with vids Myeshia. Been in Korea for 6yrs

[@myeshiastewart5558]

@KExplorer Thanks for replying and that is amazing!

[@pmatthew74]

These guys are really cool.

[@abiodun_olaniran]

Love this interview, it was so interesting to watch. 🤩

[@jayb235]

Im Blasian korean black and saving up to go back to korea next year to connect with our family that lives in Osan .

[@ChinaVlog417]

Interesting video, i see you as my mentor

[@kimibimi7532]

Wonderful interviews, and the insights are priceless!

[@Meisha-san]

"...I'm Korean & Nigerian born in Japan... Someone give him world citizenship.

[@fatheematomobolajishofunde1524]

I just love hide 😁❤️my Nigerian brother

[@pinkypilot]

Great interview!

[@ailynchacon1241]

I love ur channel!!! Thank you! I'm learning a lot with you. 😊

[@Eenea]

I am mixed, and I got and still get a lot of negativity. There are people who tell me what I should be identifying as. Then there is my natural hair. I was repeatedly accused of having fake hair.

[@adenusieniola1269]

That is so sad, try not to care or give thoughts about what people say about your appearance because no matter what you look like people will still have something to say, just love yourself more and the way you look, think more positive

[@mutelarsorhougbe4606]

Friend, you are and can only be yourself. You are a whole person and all parts of your identity make you wholly you. Sorry you have to go through that!

[@ichliebeBill4leben94]

They were really positive. I respect that from both of them

[@robinettebattle3029]

I really enjoyed your video very informative. Thank you!!!😊❤❤

[@E_Stew]

This brotha is cool, smooth, and does GREAT interviews! 👍🏾🤜🏾 Been checking your channel out for a while now. Just subscribed today. Keep up the excellent job that you are doing. 💯😎✌🏾

[@minaya2450]

Met Chris a while back. Superrrr cool guy (:

[@Feyisay0-]

Mixed kids are unique, People always think am mixed cuz of my color and hair lol I wish tho. Great video as usual 😍😍😍

[@melaninmonroeeee]

You dont look mixed at all lol

[@elisejackson2854]

Why would you wish?

[@sramas757]

Would love for you to include some interviews with the women who are mixed race with Black living in Asia.

[@praisedamilola9106]

I'm so in love with this video actually as a proud Nigerian...dis make me love diversity tho😊😊

[@eugeneeugene3093]

Really good interview

[@mesahnan5316]

Damn the guy in the hat is fffffiine 🔥🔥🔥

[@herminawilliams1580]

Love the diversity

[@orlandoromero22]

Great informative video 👌

[@ashleybrown9928]

korean genes are very strong

[@mochi-le5db]

Hello, you make some great videos

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

6:11 Iteowon high school 😂😂😂😂😂

[@E.Lifestylecurator]

Positive energy 💪💪

[@tolovly14]

Good interview, very interesting. 😊

[@davedaking]

Nice vid man ... loving it

[@Roy-G-Biv]

This was explored in the Kdrama Itaewon Class....i think they handled it well.

[@TheKrista5]

Love that drama

[@Winchesterhouse1]

That 1st guy is stunning

[@Stinglikeabee625]

The expectations 😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexisvrse]

Oh the first guy is fine HELLO!

[@LaLaLaXX]

Ooo, he is fiiiiinnnnee 😬 the first guy tho❤

[@TheKrista5]

Agree

[@rosasalcedo2647]

radiance. Wanted to see the brown jacket guy's face.

[@la381]

Imagine the shock on the faces of westerners when Chris says he can't speak English. Any, why doesn't he get the F4??

[@blue3374]

I imagine Koreans are equally, if not more shocked, wondering why a "foreigner from America" cannot speak English lmao

[@celestinaokodugha1084]

This jide gut literally spoke 3 languages... Who noticed the time he said "awon" that's Yoruba fgs... Then English even though not really fluent and then Korea... God abeg

[@Israel-yd8jl]

Asian blood so strong

[@kingidris22]

Oneafrica onepeople onelove Oneunity ✌

[@Fruitystyleangel]

nigerians are everywhere oh my god 😂 we dey worldwide

[@5KMDGT]

Jerry with the drip

[@jamongx1]

크리스씨 목소리 넘 좋은데요 ㅎㅎ

[@jinsajin4850]

크리스는 나이로 보면 충분히 복수국적을 가져 대한민국 시민이 될수있음에도 병역회피로 미국 단수 국적자로 살고 한국에서의 의무는 회피하고 달콤한 열매만 따먹는 사람같은데