Korean Culture at it's Finest 🇰🇷

🌎 : GANGDONG-GU, SEOUL (9/10)
This is one of the most rapidly developing districts in the city, but also home to a small red light district in a small old neighborhood. I used to come to this area all the time when i first moved to Seoul and a lot has changed. Join me as we explore the forgotten areas of Seoul and and see how quickly this city is changing from a characteristic, colorful city, to one that looks like every other mega city in the world.
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[@ThunderousMellow]

These videos are fantastic. Can't think where else you'd be able to digitally have the experience of an ajeossi explaining how to play billiards in a quiet market backroom. Please keep this series coming! Loving it.

[@whereisdan]

Glad you enjoyed that!! i'll trying to show those sides of Seoul that you wouldn't normally see!

[@Isdatjacky]

Your channel is mad underrated, just finished watching like half of your videos lol. Always thought you had like at least a few hundred thousand subscribers, but was surprised to see only 5k?? Keep up the good work man

[@whereisdan]

I know ...mad isn't it. Comments like this keep me motivated, my channel is taking a little longer to get large subscribers compared with other channnels...Thanks :)

[@2308joan]

Dan deserves more views. He is a genuine traveler exploring places that no other travelers go to.

[@whereisdan]

The views are coming in!! Just have to be patient! :D

[@lonester2797]

Love your approach to life and exploration. It's inspiring. I've always wanted to visit Japan, and now you've put Korea right up there on my list also. I'm enjoying every minute of these vlogs. Long may they continue.

[@whereisdan]

Thank you very very much!!!! :)

[@triumph2173]

I am Korean and have lived in Seoul for 30 years. This video is very funny and interesting. You went around genuinely local places different with other traveling youtubers. The places are very normal to me and I get to know how foreigners those places 😊

[@whereisdan]

I'm glad you have enjoyed this video, i hope you have seen the other videos from my LET'S GU series!?

[@peacew6]

When I was growing up in Korea, my mom used to deliver the yakurt on foot. around year 1977. She went to work before sunrise and came home after sun down. Thank God she only had to do that for 4 years. Such a hard work. She only had one day off per year. That's right. Back then those ladies delivered that heavy bag of yakurt bottles on foot and got only one day off for the entire year. Yuk.

[@whereisdan]

That doesn't surprise me, Koreans are hard working!! i wish i can ride on one someday!! Thanks for sharing your story! :)

[@happydrawing7309]

@@whereisdan It's because there are people in labor law blind spots

[@beebees4680]

Brilliant Dan! Im really enjoying your vids. Thanks for all your hard work. ♥️🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching them all !:D

[@TheGreatOutdoors]

I adire your ability to speak orher languages! Delicious food. Beautiful park. I love biking downtowns...

[@whereisdan]

Biking downtowns is the best!!

[@Mudskipper9876]

Thank you for another wonderful view of a beautiful country.

[@whereisdan]

You are most welcome!! :)

[@antoine22]

The conversation with the gym lad was so nice, he spoke very good English, I wonder if he was studious in school or if he had some life experience which could explain his proficiency 🤔

[@whereisdan]

normally i don't meet people of the older generation that speak English that well...that is until i met Kang on the mountain on Gwanak! Wait till you see that video mate :)

[@fannieharvey113]

Can you go to Tokyo and explore the same way?? Tokyo is changing rapidly in sad to see that.

[@whereisdan]

I would love to! Maybe i'll do it in the future!!

[@selina2172]

I lived almost a year in Seoul but have never been in gangdong-gu! Next time i will make sure to explore it. Thanks!

[@whereisdan]

Definitely check it out!! You have to go to Cheonho

[@davidkim8693]

Wonderful videos. Quick tech question, what camera are you using? I have an Insta360 x3 but encounter a lot of noise when I record. Curious if you’re using something similar.

[@whereisdan]

I'm using the sony fdr x3000 and have a sponge to cover the microphone! :)

[@Thesunsout]

more simcity like buildings" great catchphrase

[@whereisdan]

the sim city of seoul haha thanks mate

[@davidvanmol5199]

Love seeing these videos. Great job buddy. 👍

[@whereisdan]

Cheers brother!! :)

[@yougotitye]

Quality is constantly improving lad. Love this new series, keep up the good work mate.

[@whereisdan]

thank you very very much!! :)

[@countlesstutorials3089]

7:47 I could walk there for hours! I like korea because they combine nature and modern city so well! Keep going with the videos, I really enjoy them!

[@whereisdan]

Yeah the combination is soo good, nowhere else like it in the world!!

[@ginawillis5872]

Visiting Korea March 2024 and these videos have been so interesting, especially as we were hoping to find some places off the beaten track. Thank you for the content, you’ve given us some great tips and we will deffo try to find these places

[@whereisdan]

very very happy to hear that!! :D

[@sparky5860]

Thanks for another GU adventure……… Always look forward to your videos….. I tried a Milkis when I was at our local Korean market here in Michigan…. I liked it actually….. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of Korean culture….. You should look into teaching English to Koreans…. There is good money in it from what I understand….. I think you can do it on-line…… Anyway…. Stay safe bro…☮️

[@whereisdan]

I used to do a bit of teaching here and there..earned about $40 an hour and i really enjoyed it!! Next time, try milkis with Soju! :)

[@Unsub-Me-Now]

Your interactions with local Koreans are great. Sometimes I get the feeling like they don't want to be filmed.

[@whereisdan]

Cheers lad. I am always wary of that and try judge the situation, but it's hard. I'll keep trying my best!! :)

[@Unsub-Me-Now]

@@whereisdan I didn't mean to sound critical. I just know in Korean culture they are very private people.

[@whereisdan]

@@Unsub-Me-Now Yes you're right, they are very private indeed. Most of the time it's obvious when they don't want to be on camera, or sometimes it's very subtle. critism is good, i can learn from it and improve! I appreciate it mate :)

[@doug2731]

LMAO at the mid-bench press conversation with that camera angle! James Bond is such a chill dude!

[@whereisdan]

He was a strong old man, i wish i asked him why his nickname was 007!!

[@Zachydoodoo28363]

Another great vid bro. Really good content. Loving this series. Also your Korean seems to have improved heaps! Even tho I don’t speak Korean your responses sound more fluid with less thinking time. Keep it up!

[@whereisdan]

neeeeee thanks for watching lad! When i go back to England im going to keep practicing and become fluent!!

[@GuNdAmWiThYoU]

13:13 I'm Korean living in Coventry England about 7 years now currently. I saw plenty of pool tables where my college and "National Trust" which are country's heritage villages as well. What do you meant England have no Pool table? Are you referring to talking about England has no rules like 'Dangu' compare to Pure English Pool game? Could you explain please?

[@whereisdan]

yeah in england we dont have dangu, i've never seen it before. but in england we love pool and snooker. we have some of the best players in the world

[@jfkim7435]

Great channel. As a Korean-American, you are the most Korean non-Korean I have encountered on KZbin. Your experiences are immersive and authentic. Cheers!

[@whereisdan]

thanks a lot!! :D. watch this video tonight - Cuban Girl Shakes Dat Booty in my Face 🇨🇺

[@kkultube]

Hello Dan, I'm a writer of a KZbin channel that reports positive responses from overseas related to Korea. May I ask your permission to use this video as a reference? If you allow it we will use 6~7mins of your video, and will introduce your channel name, and put the direct link on a fixed reply. I'm looking forward to your positive response. Thanks.

[@whereisdan]

Hello, who is your main audience? Are they Korean?? Thanks Dan

[@kkultube]

@@whereisdan yes, all Korean audience

[@kkultube]

@@whereisdan so, is it ok to use em? :)

[@whereisdan]

@kkultube no sorry. I don’t want Korean people to watch my videos. It will give me negative attention. Sorry

[@kkultube]

@@whereisdan Dearest Dan, Yes, We do understand your decision and would definitely respect it. Also we sincerely apologize if you had any not-so-good experience with Korean viewers before. However, would you please reconsider it for once, for your video is such a beautiful sketch of hidden gems of local Seoul, which is very rare and valuable for a travel-log. We think our mostly supportive viewers would really appreciate your viewpoint and we promise that we deal with few negative comments as we always do. Thanks

[@뉴욕커-d2x]

24:27, seems like the old lady thought you were asking for a phone to call, which is 전화 (phone), but you were actually asking her about the station name, Cheonho (천호), since she is old, I think she probably heard you wrong lol. 전화 and 천호 somehow sound very similar in a way

[@whereisdan]

yes they do haha

[@Jeong.Yeondu]

haha I love how you go "감사합니다~ cheers babe~" 🤣

[@whereisdan]

do it all the time to people haha

[@jerrycho9869]

man, i used to order gamjatang (the largest serving) with just my cousin. we'd finish that and order a couple more servings of meat. wow, i'd get so full on that stuff. i wish there was a restaurant here that was close. some places do ox tail soup really well too.

[@whereisdan]

gamjatang is the best korean dish !! i love the rice at the end !

[@busanfxx2348]

the gamble place, the person said "Member-ship Only".

[@whereisdan]

indeed! please share this video on reddit !

[@Chadmon1]

Thanks for moving the little dog out of the path of a car haha! Great video as usual, I'm slowly making my way through them all.

[@whereisdan]

hopefully you enjoy them all !! :D

[@2oqh]

I liked this video very much. I was wondering why I enjoy the content focused around non-tourist areas so much, and I think it’s because some of the tourist cities are very diluted with foreign (to Korea) culture and attractions. You really get a more authentic experience and are really immersed in a different culture and environment than your own. I also agree that the high-rises are very boring, they lack the personality of older architecture, which tells a story in itself. It’s also a bit of a shock with how safe everything seems to be, if you were in the US then your bike would’ve been gone the moment you looked away 😂

[@2oqh]

The biking route also looks very nice. Korea is a very scenic country so I can only imagine that the time flies by with all there is to take in.

[@whereisdan]

I'm going to try and show this in all the GU videos, how quickly the city is developing!!

[@maxbauer220]

I’m moving to Busan next month!

[@whereisdan]

Fantastic!! Near Seomyeon?

[@strongpride73]

I wish to play simulation golf with some drink

[@whereisdan]

That would be nice!

[@rickyphi922]

"Let's grab someone else who doesn't have dementia!" 🤣🤣

[@whereisdan]

hahahaha

[@deenzmartin6695]

화이팅 or 파이팅?

[@travgpeters1]

I love your videos man ! . currently planning a trip to South Korea for 2024 . watched alot of videos on youtube to prepare for my trip but yours are the best . they capture the real south korea and the people !

[@danterrisastark8920]

Dan the Man you’re awesome!

[@whereisdan]

You're also awesome!! :)

[@nl2427-q1r]

4:39 She said "here is end of 강동구 And here s air is also clear " haha

[@whereisdan]

the air was very clean!!

[@Jake-ql5gm]

11:04 LOLL

[@Jessicatt88]

You make me feel old even though we’re the same age.

[@Jessicatt88]

But the Arizona sun is the problem I never go outside. I hated being told I look young when I was younger. I still get carded

[@whereisdan]

Why?? What do you do in life?

[@whereisdan]

Is it hot there?

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

In Japan you would say “Ganbare” がんばれ《頑張れ》for “go for it” or “hang in there”.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

You can also add “ne” to the end of sentence. Used to acknowledge that the person you are speaking agrees or understands - but it something that used more by women in everyday speach. Ending a sentence with “yo” is like exclamation.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks mate

[@whereisdan]

are you fluent in japanese?

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

@@whereisdan No mate. probably similar to your korean. I can get by fairly well in day-to-day things...

[@whereisdan]

@@chrissonnenschein6634 I want to be able to speak some Japanese!!!

[@_JC_21]

Yeeewww another vid from the man with the moustachio

[@whereisdan]

Yewwwwwww every single week from now i get to 1 million subscribers.

[@_JC_21]

@@whereisdan love it. Keen to ride along on that journey mate!

[@Salso97]

Love your videos as always!

[@whereisdan]

I love your comments as always!! :)

[@burrrn___]

i’d genuinely cry if i watched my phone sink into a tank full of poo LMAO😭

[@whereisdan]

It summed up my trip, i literally watched it sink whilst my nostrils were filling up with the smell of shit. Bad times.

[@happydrawing7309]

@@whereisdan Brown color

[@whereisdan]

@@happydrawing7309 dark black!

[@happydrawing7309]

@@whereisdan SamJang Color!

[@jodywheeler5779]

You saved that dogs life!

[@whereisdan]

i tried to!

[@siralanfreer]

Very interesting Dan.

[@whereisdan]

Thanks Alan!! :)

[@harrykwon3870]

참 재밌는양반이네!

[@whereisdan]

neeeee

[@samsretroelectronics1610]

Get a crash helmet on lad

[@whereisdan]

I need to find one at a booty!!

[@mamaikeda82]

Went to Korea for the first time in Oct., only went for 2 nights and really want to go back. I found your channel and am loving it. Keep up the great work!

[@whereisdan]

cheers mate

[@leejayce3322]

I really like watching your vedios Dan. Today I wen to 성남city，태평dong. So many large slopes and old buildings there, it was amazing!

[@whereisdan]

Thanks for watching! I don't think i've ever been there. I'm happy you enjoyed it! :)

[@rickyphi922]

Another brilliant vid! Really enjoying these. 💪Hwaiting!

[@whereisdan]

HWAITING !!

[@tinadurrell2943]

I really loved this video I stayed just by the market for a month in April 2023 love this area so much so sad one day no longer exsist .

[@whereisdan]

That's so cool you stayed in this part of the city!!!

[@happydrawing7309]

4:15 you said "여기 편의점 있나요?" that means "Is there a convenience store near here?". You have to ask that "여기 편의점 맞아요?"

[@whereisdan]

ahhhh okay thanks for the correction mate

[@ashj1970]

Great video as always. You have definitely inspired us go get lost and explore when we are there in November. Is there any areas at all we should be careful of getting lost in. From all your videos and on your other channels everywhere looks pretty safe. Thanks again.

[@whereisdan]

Everywhere is safe, you don't have to worry about safety at all!! I'm glad i inspired you to explore when you come! :)

[@pappty]

24:57 cool guy

[@whereisdan]

very cool indeed !!

[@johnsonmvp]

Where did you get your bike ? and how much did you pay for it ?

[@whereisdan]

My dutch friend iGobart... you can find one easily on carrot market. Or i can sell you this one when i leave?

[@highflyingstone2616]

Dan, you know way much more about Seoul than me who was born in Seoul.

[@whereisdan]

Haha no way! have you seen my other korean videos?

[@highflyingstone2616]

@@whereisdan I am still watching them

[@Seetheworld8]

I like that Burberry shirt! You've got a great deal!

[@whereisdan]

I kept it, i think it's cool! :D Have you seen my other videos from the LET'S GU series?

[@Seetheworld8]

@@whereisdan Yes, I’ve been binge-watching a few of your videos so far and learning about Seoul through you. I left there in 1984 and hope to go back and visit everywhere, and your videos definitely help greatly. Keep up the great work!

[@jamesbullard485]

You should of kept the dog 🏴‍☠️🐎

[@whereisdan]

in the next video, they eat the dogs...

[@marksalinas5905]

When will you be in yongsangu?

[@whereisdan]

In a couple weeks!!

[@lancecorporal7605]

nice~! subscribed~!

[@whereisdan]

nice!! Have you seen my other videos from the LET'S GU series?

[@happydrawing7309]

2:06 Does His name tell his future?

[@whereisdan]

He will become samjang??

[@happydrawing7309]

@@whereisdan Do you like BBQ with Samjang?

[@michaelpalmer6522]

28:41🤣🤣🤣

[@whereisdan]

They couldn't believe it!! haha

[@tannerclower8409]

Badass

[@whereisdan]

thanks bro

[@Grahamcracker6366]

Why no helmet? Nice video.

[@whereisdan]

I don't have one, also i don't cycle like a maniac. I always cycle slow so i can observe my surroundings! It's funny sometimes i see Koreans speeding down a hill on a Seoul city bike with a mask on and no helmet. They're more worried about covid flying through the sky, than brain damage.

[@Grahamcracker6366]

@@whereisdan But the idiot drivers (not all) I encounter while I drive in incheon… 🤦‍♀️ I feel unsafe in a car. It isn’t your style of cycling you should worry about.

[@whereisdan]

@@Grahamcracker6366 Ahhh i see, yes you're right. It's the terrible drivers here i should be worried about!

[@jamesbullard485]

👍

[@whereisdan]

👍

[@정영훈-x7d]

노가다 김씨들 말귀 못알아먹노ㅋㅋ

[@whereisdan]

ne