14 Day SOUTH KOREA Quarantine FOOD REVIEW & FIRST MEAL in Seoul

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  • Completed my mandatory government 14 day quarantine in South Korea and here's what the food, hotel situation looks like also things I wish I had and what to expect during this process.
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  • @Roy-G-Biv
    @Roy-G-Biv 4 роки тому +4445

    in a hotel for 2 weeks ? food delivered to the door 3 times a day? sleeping alone whenever you want? not being bothered by people for 14 days?????? YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM LIFE.

    • @aspcia
      @aspcia 4 роки тому +152

      😅 Right. I was wondering how to get on that program.

    • @wooloosus6866
      @wooloosus6866 4 роки тому +214

      And then after it's over he gets to STAY in korea....I want to be him so badly it almost hurts

    • @nathalielee2841
      @nathalielee2841 4 роки тому +28

      My dream life too..😄😍

    • @andrewsung963
      @andrewsung963 4 роки тому +107

      Did this when my parents both got the virus for two weeks. You live the dream for about a week but struggle to get by in the second week.

    • @novaskyzero
      @novaskyzero 4 роки тому +63

      I just recently got out of quarantine to live in Korea. My quarantine food made Mikeys food look like a 5 course meal lol

  • @desireeskumachan
    @desireeskumachan 4 роки тому +2327

    The fact Mikey deliberately chose to become a customer for the Korean aunty who’s noodle stall was the least crowded is just.... AMAZING. He truly means it when he says “supporting local food”

    • @andreeap369
      @andreeap369 4 роки тому +57

      He chose it because he wanted to stay away from other people though...

    • @donwan7817
      @donwan7817 4 роки тому +43

      yeah, like he said hes pretty paranoid and anxious about corona so he obviously doesnt want to sit at a stall next to a bunch of people

    • @sora79531
      @sora79531 4 роки тому +63

      @@andreeap369 he does stuff like that all the time though. He loves supporting local food! Anywhere he goes:)

    • @andreeap369
      @andreeap369 4 роки тому +10

      @@sora79531 I didn't say he doesn't support local food. I said that wasn't his main reason to chose to eat there this time. I know him and I'm following him since a long time ago.

    • @sora79531
      @sora79531 4 роки тому +7

      @@andreeap369 then if you knew why take a dig at him lol. Like this comment didn't dispute the fact that he wanted to stay away from people lol.

  • @Lele-vu1bv
    @Lele-vu1bv 4 роки тому +606

    I know this is a travel and food channel but I really appreciated the short talk about your mental health during these times. Know that myself along with a lot of your subscribers are feeling this way too. This is why you’re so loved by everyone who watches your content, you’re so relatable and honest.

    • @aimeepaterson4423
      @aimeepaterson4423 3 роки тому +1

      COMPLETELY AGREE!!! A Great, Moving, Emotional and Relatable Video. Stay Well, Mike…..and EVERYONE!!!💟

  • @rszanger
    @rszanger 4 роки тому +827

    Korea has the best quarantine system in the world...people who arrive to Korea, and have to stay alone( quarantine) for 2 weeks, clear for cov 19, and free to visit, and travel. Also for Korean people, government gives people 2 weeks of food, and other essential things such as toilet papers, sanitizers, water..etc.

    • @Wonderlandidi
      @Wonderlandidi 3 роки тому +20

      Not true. Even better in China. Cuz you can even order your own take out and get it delivered.

    • @christy9816
      @christy9816 3 роки тому +10

      Lol, takeaways will be delivered right to your door extremely quickly. You can also rent treadmills and exercise equipments.

    • @SeoWoojin55
      @SeoWoojin55 3 роки тому +64

      @@Wonderlandidi China isnt even transparent with real figures for the number of cases over there. We get notifications when we are in the area where an infected person has been confirmed. Testing is free and we can also get online deliveries while in quarantine. Those two weeks definitely did not feel like two weeks at all when I was quarantine when I returned to Korea.

    • @dayannajimenezarguello1733
      @dayannajimenezarguello1733 3 роки тому +2

      @@chafalsan $2100 yeap

    • @buffya8012
      @buffya8012 3 роки тому +11

      All for the low,low price of $2200…

  • @FDBSHAE
    @FDBSHAE 4 роки тому +2158

    Alternative title: Quarantining in Korea causes man to confront his long time enemy; Broccoli.

    • @bandotaku
      @bandotaku 4 роки тому +16

      I feel him. I hate broccoli too! Even as an adult that has expanded many of my veggie options, broccoli can go jump off a cliff, lol.

    • @JasonTodd-xt5yu
      @JasonTodd-xt5yu 4 роки тому +22

      ........broccoli is pretty tasty if you know how to cook it if you cant try search for capcay recipe because thats the best broccoli that you will ever taste in your life

    • @yeknom626
      @yeknom626 4 роки тому +13

      @@bandotaku nah boiled brocolli is great.

    • @bandotaku
      @bandotaku 4 роки тому +6

      @@yeknom626 Ewww...

    • @bandotaku
      @bandotaku 4 роки тому +3

      @2freeIvX Brussel sprouts I don't mind, since they are just mini cabbages, and it depends on the bean for me, but yeah no broccoli if I can avoid it.

  • @VannieEats
    @VannieEats 4 роки тому +2146

    This is probably the longest Mikey has gone not eating chili oil 😂

    • @simonpeter92
      @simonpeter92 4 роки тому +30

      im sure he has some small reserves available

    • @iscratchmybutt
      @iscratchmybutt 4 роки тому +44

      he's gonna have withdrawals. gotta make a trip to chinatown ASAP

    • @kazekai8
      @kazekai8 4 роки тому +7

      The shakes from the withdraw lol

    • @arashm8035
      @arashm8035 4 роки тому +9

      No wonder his mental health is going down

    • @elvasands2629
      @elvasands2629 4 роки тому +3

      😁😂😀 lollollol. I suppose he'll make up for it later.

  • @literalsoup2
    @literalsoup2 4 роки тому +388

    Those eggs are actually "maekbangseok gyeran"/"jjimjil gyeran" or "hot spring stone eggs." They're basically slowly baked for hours on hot stone which is why they turn that color. People eat them after coming out of korean spas/jjimjilbangs

    • @chaelimkwon1357
      @chaelimkwon1357 4 роки тому +3

      i lovee them

    • @nadz2135
      @nadz2135 4 роки тому

      My mom went to China and she tried an egg boiled in tea she almost threw up 😂

    • @lunae12
      @lunae12 4 роки тому +4

      @@nadz2135 That one is different, it’s herbal boiled egg 😃 Smells really strong and can put you off but taste is decent.

    • @justqt_
      @justqt_ 4 роки тому

      Wait so are they like 구운계란??

    • @minbro6448
      @minbro6448 4 роки тому

      @@justqt_ yes, the ones that are packaged like in the video are usually called 구운계란

  • @Michelle-ep1gw
    @Michelle-ep1gw 4 роки тому +297

    Seeing him in absolute joy after eating his first meals after quarantine is honestly so nice 🥺

  • @user-sg3ph8if6j
    @user-sg3ph8if6j 4 роки тому +231

    Mike, this video is your magnum opus. My husband and I were on the edge of our seats the entire video. The torture, the boredom, the desperation. **chef’s kiss**

  • @HeyitsDee
    @HeyitsDee 4 роки тому +196

    So glad you're taking care of yourself, Mike. You seem to be in a more peaceful place, mentally and physically, and that makes me breathe a sigh of relief for you. Enjoy Korea for as long as you can.

  • @kareninalabama
    @kareninalabama 4 роки тому +366

    Glad to know you are in a country where people are taking the virus seriously, and where they actually care enough about their fellow human beings to take precautions to protect one another. That says alot about the government *and* people of South Korea.

    • @elvasands2629
      @elvasands2629 4 роки тому +11

      Yes, you are so right. Would love to visit South Korea some day🇰🇷

    • @nimeimei1931
      @nimeimei1931 4 роки тому +12

      Almost every country takes the virus seriously

    • @jkstudyroom
      @jkstudyroom 4 роки тому +20

      Sorry but the Repub-Tards are really making me mad! I hope Biden does a clean sweep of over 370 electoral votes. We definately need a change! Drumpf and his minions needs to go to jail for needlessly killing over 200K of US citizens when we could have had Korea, China, or New Zealand. Thanks a lot ex-prez!

    • @molsalphabet
      @molsalphabet 4 роки тому +4

      Ugh I wanna leave the Philippines as well 😭 I am scared of the outside world here. Government sucks really bad.

    • @HkJoK
      @HkJoK 4 роки тому +9

      @@jkstudyroom China? really? with their many many human rights violations? I agree with you that we are getting closer to china (putting children in cages, losing their parents, forced hysterectomies, treatment of native americans, etc5, generally going towards fascism) but thats not something I'd want to strive for.

  • @tuvu8394
    @tuvu8394 4 роки тому +671

    You're living my dream. Got wifi and food and not having to go out and socialize

  • @madeinbusanjkjm
    @madeinbusanjkjm 4 роки тому +3760

    Man I love your life. I wish I could just drop everything and go to a different country and eat delicious foods and explore. Next best thing, I can live vicariously through you in these coming weeks. I can't wait for more food vlogs from Korea
    ❤️

    • @jkstudyroom
      @jkstudyroom 4 роки тому +92

      Nicely stated. I think that's the reason why we also subscribe to these type of shows.

    • @Hikafujo
      @Hikafujo 4 роки тому +11

      Wow, I love your channel

    • @chinnjk
      @chinnjk 4 роки тому +22

      I miss food in korea 😭 Especially the street food. I wish we had more food scene like that in the Usa

    • @jakel3812
      @jakel3812 4 роки тому +19

      definitely agree. This is my dream life but having a 9-5 job every day doesn't allow me to do this. Hopefully one day...

    • @lhannis1
      @lhannis1 4 роки тому +8

      @@chinnjk I was telling my mom this. I lived in England for 4 years, and I miss their markets. Being able to eat fish that was swimming that morning was my dream. I could get a variety of fresh veggies year around. It was wonderful

  • @lngun
    @lngun 4 роки тому +314

    I've heard that korean canned tuna is in a class of its own. There's stories about how if you gave people the choice of instant noodles or canned tuna nearly everyone would take the tuna.
    Nice to see that the stories are actually true!

    • @kfx3907
      @kfx3907 4 роки тому +15

      Korean here and it is true 😂😂 I love my Korean canned tuna!!

    • @OhSoTiredMan
      @OhSoTiredMan 4 роки тому +11

      Korean canned tuna really does go well with rice and bread
      It made my tuna sandwich taste even better

    • @drobgyn5615
      @drobgyn5615 4 роки тому +4

      Lol there's stories? Vast tales of how people like tuna? 🤣

    • @charlesr.8159
      @charlesr.8159 4 роки тому +1

      This makes me want to buy some

    • @XpiR3d
      @XpiR3d 4 роки тому

      total overexaggeration IMO. the nonflavored tuna (same brand he ordered) tastes exactly the same as it does the US tuna cans. have not tried the flavored ones tho.

  • @D-me-dream-smp
    @D-me-dream-smp 3 роки тому +76

    This quarantine video was really informative and a great insight into the down to earth person Mike is. He didn’t try to make it seem dramatic or glamorous just a normal fellow. No doubt it was challenging but he tried to focus on the positive side. Thanks for sharing your story about your anxiety.

  • @chariscale
    @chariscale 4 роки тому +4030

    Dang that quarantine food is way better than any Hospital food I've ever eaten.

    • @startwizzlar
      @startwizzlar 4 роки тому +88

      I always thought hospital foods were gross and then was pleasantly surprised by a local facility - THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. It was before I was gluten free + dairy free (but was vegetarian already) - and the food options were so surprising. Crazy also to think that in a place that promotes health- the foods you are getting fed can be so nutritionally lacking ! - curious what the vegan/veg options are for these Korean quarantines

    • @pheatrix8272
      @pheatrix8272 4 роки тому +21

      Last time I went to a hospital in my hometown the food was really good but whatever I guess things are always different

    • @sschweg08
      @sschweg08 4 роки тому +17

      Try having celiac disease and having to eat gluten free hospital food. Its so bad and unappetizing.
      But I agree. What Mikey got looks incredible.

    • @jessicabarela153
      @jessicabarela153 4 роки тому +5

      when i was in the hospital.. i was amaze when i hve to choose between 2 proteins and it doesnt dissapoints!!!
      dessert: creme brulle my friend😂
      yes not jello thingy..
      thats why when ik im gonna confined my self in hospital.. ik imma enjoy my stay😂😂😂
      (im from cyprus)

    • @ricaivory6571
      @ricaivory6571 4 роки тому +6

      If you don't have any diet restrictions, the food is actually pretty OK. However, any diet restrictions and the food is very disgusting.

  • @jacobminchulbaik3465
    @jacobminchulbaik3465 4 роки тому +456

    You cannot believe how good this food is compared to the quarantine food of other countries.

    • @doperounds
      @doperounds 4 роки тому +14

      for 2100 dollars, you're practically investing 70% of your budget towards quarantine which is pretty extreme imo

    • @Anitamustdie
      @Anitamustdie 4 роки тому +1

      Nyc kids crying omg

    • @Anitamustdie
      @Anitamustdie 4 роки тому +1

      *nyu

    • @MrNetana
      @MrNetana 4 роки тому +1

      Nz quarantine food is amazing

    • @ThundrGurl
      @ThundrGurl 3 роки тому +4

      In my country they sometimes doesn't give ypu food for 2 days. A lot of ppl complaining. Some has shared pics of the one bread roll they got for lunch. One small, dry and tasteless bread roll.

  • @ruecooks2
    @ruecooks2 4 роки тому +55

    The best thing I got from this is your amazing positive attitude. It almost seem like they were throwing everything at you that might dampen the spirit. Clearly shows nothing can ruin your day...not even Broccoli. Nicely done Mike.

  • @themomwiththethroattattoo4525
    @themomwiththethroattattoo4525 4 роки тому +280

    The moment you realize that people would rather be homeless in Korea than stay at their home in America. I am with you Mike!

    • @racheljestice1544
      @racheljestice1544 3 роки тому +1

      Be nice if you’d leave then so people like you stop putting Korea in America!

    • @themomwiththethroattattoo4525
      @themomwiththethroattattoo4525 3 роки тому +16

      @@racheljestice1544 What are you talking about? I’m American. Lmao

    • @sirdickkickerthefirst9611
      @sirdickkickerthefirst9611 3 роки тому +15

      @@racheljestice1544 be nice if you stop being racist.

    • @racheljestice1544
      @racheljestice1544 3 роки тому +3

      @@sirdickkickerthefirst9611
      Really!! The race card😅 that’s all you can come up with! Pitiful🥴

    • @sirdickkickerthefirst9611
      @sirdickkickerthefirst9611 3 роки тому +18

      @@racheljestice1544 Mate, you said "Stop putting Korea in America". I'm normally not one to call people racist, but that is quite blatantly racist.

  • @al3x801
    @al3x801 4 роки тому +94

    I love the reason why you're back in Korea. Definitely take time to take care of your mental health. Great advice for everyone, including myself.

  • @greyeaglem
    @greyeaglem 4 роки тому +679

    Mikey gets out of quarantine. Next day's headline: Starving Man Eats Every Bite of Food in South Korea.

  • @Knightcommander69
    @Knightcommander69 4 роки тому +142

    Look after yourself Mikey. Korea is an absolute wonderful country. The people, the food, the atmosphere will heal you.

    • @jkstudyroom
      @jkstudyroom 4 роки тому +4

      Dont forget the traditions, hospitality, warmth of its citizens, the ambience, high tech, "land of the morning calm" and so so much more. I'm sure Mikey will find rejuvenation and his Seoul!

    • @Chopsticks-ef4il
      @Chopsticks-ef4il 4 роки тому

      and people aren’t as stupid. I wish I could go to korea tho I’d love to visit my grandparents and cousins

  • @jessilessenberry703
    @jessilessenberry703 3 роки тому +21

    this is one of the best explanation I've heard of how COVID has mentally affected me. Granted, I've always struggled with anxiety, the whole lump in your throat thing that he talked about was so relatable. Glad to know its not just me

  • @Foxwolf10
    @Foxwolf10 4 роки тому +673

    The delivery guy must be thinking “does this guy wait at the door for me” 😂😂😂

  • @toko25
    @toko25 4 роки тому +167

    "Take care of yourself." So important and it warms my heart to see you doing exactly that. Your videos are a much needed escape in these strange times but I love that you took a moment to address the mental health elephant in the room. I don't know about anyone else but that made me feel like this channel is more than just a vlog, it's like family or a support group.
    Take care my friend and enjoy your time on vacation!

  • @shlee5553
    @shlee5553 4 роки тому +123

    It should help you to know that the whole of Korea has around 100 or less new cases every day. Among 50 million people

    • @bananya6020
      @bananya6020 4 роки тому +1

      @@CM1984 none of the countries even measure it the same way anyways

    • @thaoandrew128610
      @thaoandrew128610 4 роки тому +1

      Wow my city itself has way more than that in every day.

    • @bananya6020
      @bananya6020 4 роки тому +1

      @@thaoandrew128610 my city has 10x more lmao

  • @sharonjohnston4806
    @sharonjohnston4806 4 роки тому +31

    I love your positive attitude. You’re making the best of a fourteen-day quarantine. Not everyone could do that. 💕

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp 3 роки тому

      Yep he’s keeping it real - not trying to make it overly dramatic or glamorous.

  • @limakaranur4053
    @limakaranur4053 4 роки тому +627

    The fact that Mike couldn't remember eating his lunch🤣😂

    • @ahtingloves
      @ahtingloves 4 роки тому +7

      basically us during lockdown

  • @Extra-Salt
    @Extra-Salt 4 роки тому +1105

    Spends years trying to convince us that he isn’t Jackie Chan then comes out with this video

  • @pink.penguin
    @pink.penguin 4 роки тому +76

    When Mike bit into the donut and giggled .. absolutely delightful ...
    Also , Holy crap did he actually eat broccoli ?? Korea broke him.

    • @yesitsme2053
      @yesitsme2053 4 роки тому +1

      Desperate times my friend... desperate times 🤣

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp 3 роки тому

      It only took how many days of isolation?

  • @DavidJust99
    @DavidJust99 4 роки тому +4

    I'm Korean living in Brazil, watching last 7 min of the video made me homesick.
    Honestly, right now Korea must be one of the best place to be in...

  • @williamlambert5610
    @williamlambert5610 4 роки тому +319

    Korean food is so good, even the quarantine version is better than regular food from elsewhere. I need to go to Korea right now!

    • @der23
      @der23 4 роки тому +40

      I recently started a job where the owner is Korean and she’s constantly feeding us home made food. It makes me so happy xD

    • @williamlambert5610
      @williamlambert5610 4 роки тому +27

      @@der23 Dude, you just hit the jackpot. I wish I had a Korean lady too who would feed me Korean food every day! I'd die a very happy man 🤩 I guess I know what I'm asking Santa for Christmas this year haha.

    • @der23
      @der23 4 роки тому +20

      @@williamlambert5610 bruh i cant even begin to explain how worth it it is xD and she loves making it spicy so its a major plus! Plus i get home made kimchi to go with the meals 👌👌👌👌

    • @mariadoromal549
      @mariadoromal549 4 роки тому +10

      I actually feel envious

    • @kek6341
      @kek6341 4 роки тому +3

      Korean food is pretty average compared to their neighbours and even some of SEA.

  • @jlparkk
    @jlparkk 4 роки тому +88

    Mike said the food variety was lacking yet i was forced to eat only sandwiches for my 14 day quarantine lmao

  • @reighngold
    @reighngold 4 роки тому +49

    I watched you quarantine and as a mom whose working from home and doing virtual schooling, it looked amazing and I thought I might just go to Korea. Then I realized I'd have to quarantine with my family and I got anxiety.

  • @GemCandy
    @GemCandy 4 роки тому +47

    When he was running in his hotel room and there was a knock on the door, I thought he was getting a noise complaint from the people in the hotel room below him XD

  • @saviorpoo555
    @saviorpoo555 4 роки тому +1134

    HOLY COW, HE ATE BROCCOLI, did not expect that.

    • @SWITHCentral
      @SWITHCentral 4 роки тому +67

      Biggest shock of 2020.

    • @nimagooy762
      @nimagooy762 4 роки тому +71

      When you thought 2020 can't get any wilder.

    • @caketropolis
      @caketropolis 4 роки тому +27

      Proof that these are truly desperate times

    • @MikeyChenX
      @MikeyChenX  4 роки тому +482

      the best way to know your enemy, is to EAT your enemy

    • @muhammadammarhaziq2998
      @muhammadammarhaziq2998 4 роки тому +32

      EMERGENCY MEETING!!

  • @marikreserva1695
    @marikreserva1695 4 роки тому +17

    Mikey, thanks for being so open with us in this video. I'm not an anxious person either, but I've been through so much emotion during the quarentine that I couldn't recognize myself. It was hard and it still is, but after watching your video, I realised that I'm not alone. Thank you!

  • @Juhsga
    @Juhsga 4 роки тому +46

    I was fortunate enough to live in Korea for about a year and it was one of the best places I have ever visited. I never felt in danger and everyone was super kind. The best country in Asia. I've been to China and Thailand and Korea is great. The weather in Seoul area isn't always great but the people make up for it. Anyone in Korea hiring American professionals in the aviation sector? I'll love to come over there to work and live!

  • @softsvthours_6204
    @softsvthours_6204 4 роки тому +18

    mikey im glad that you're taking a 'break' or 'vacation', it's really a struggle for you're health and im happy you're taking care of yourself. best of luck!

  • @31grizzbabe
    @31grizzbabe 4 роки тому +291

    Thanks for being open and honest about the anxiety you've been experiencing. I was nodding emphatically the entire time you were speaking on it. You are not alone.

  • @seanbolin7963
    @seanbolin7963 4 роки тому +20

    Thanks for being so open about your anxiety. It's a great relief to know we're not alone in our worries. Have a great mental health break and enjoy South Korea!

    • @GoodLifeIncLLL
      @GoodLifeIncLLL 4 роки тому +1

      You aren't alone people think I'm insane with the precautions I take.

  • @charleswreichenbach3275
    @charleswreichenbach3275 4 роки тому +281

    The man eats like a NFL line backer and then acts shocked that a normal sized meal does not fill him lol

    • @littledikkins2
      @littledikkins2 4 роки тому +30

      Those meals would be more than enough for me.

    • @littledikkins2
      @littledikkins2 4 роки тому +7

      @THAI FOOD Which is why I either get something I can reheat or eat cold, most meals are about twice my eating capacity.

    • @charleswreichenbach3275
      @charleswreichenbach3275 4 роки тому +22

      @THAI FOOD The portion of the meal has nothing to do with it. This is a man that sits down and eats $40+ in food from 7/11 in a single mean. Of course a normal meal is not going to be filling for him.

  • @LednacekZ
    @LednacekZ 4 роки тому +60

    Great to hear about your mental health. It is really important to talk about it during this crisis.

  • @syrelilac
    @syrelilac 3 роки тому +27

    he looks so kind. i love watching his videos. they’re so relaxing and they feel safe

  • @myminerva91
    @myminerva91 4 роки тому +24

    I really appreciate you talking about your mental struggles during these trying times, Mikey! As a person with high anxiety levels even on good days, I can definitely relate to it on a personal level. Let's all stay strong folks xo

  • @A.Wyvern95
    @A.Wyvern95 4 роки тому +139

    Thank you for taking this seriously. I have anxiety about it as well and see so many people here in America just refuse to care. The beginning of this year I got a virus that damaged my lungs. Because of Covid the hospital couldn’t treat the asthma complications I developed and I spent days struggling to breathe.
    I’m frightened of what would happen if I get Covid.

    • @amandacazares82
      @amandacazares82 3 роки тому +7

      Hope you are feeling better

    • @anna7465
      @anna7465 3 роки тому +3

      He had no choice. The SK government is on point and requires this of everyone entering the country.

    • @robinlillian9471
      @robinlillian9471 3 роки тому +1

      If it hadn't been Covid, it would have been something else. The only people who have to worry are the ones with damaged immune systems, and that's unfortunately you. If your immune system is bad enough, the common cold can kill you, too. It's the immune damaged people who should isolate themselves from society instead of trying to quarantine the world indefinitely, because there's no way to stop every virus and infectious disease out there. Of course, you could try Thymus and Lactoferrin for your immune system, and a combination of food grade aloe vera juice, Borage oil capsules, and Boswellia capsules to improve your asthma, but I doubt you will. They have little to no side effects in the recommended dosage and are relatively cheap, but probably you prefer to give both your bank account and your life to increase Big Pharma's profits and promote Left wing politics. (So odd that the socialist Left all of the sudden trusts corporations with their bribes to politicians implicitly.) If that doesn't work, something else might. Where there's a will, there's a way, but first you have to have the will.

    • @SharingWhat
      @SharingWhat 2 роки тому +4

      We got Covid last year at this time in America. We went to the ER and the doctor was mad as hell that we were there. They would not help us at all. We called clinic after clinic and no one would help us. Found a clinic with a doctor who had already had Covid who would see us. My husband had Covid Pneumonia, and other things. The doctor was surprised he was not in the hospital. He was sweating like someone was pouring buckets of water on the bed every day. I had bronchitis. We thought we were going to die alone at home. He was going off the road a bit here and there on the way to the ER and when we went to the clinic. It was terrifying. Then I waited the 3 months and got the first vaccine and had a bad reaction to it.

    • @louverousse9023
      @louverousse9023 2 роки тому +1

      @@SharingWhat Hope you both got over it well and don't have too many sequels .
      take care !

  • @jonatana.4540
    @jonatana.4540 4 роки тому +272

    Appreciating things in 2020: "It's so nice to have air!"

  • @katherinewren9906
    @katherinewren9906 3 роки тому +5

    Just randomly found this guy tonight, this is the second video I've watched. He's fantastic, no notes. Love him.

  • @Sarahcatluther
    @Sarahcatluther 4 роки тому +48

    2020 is so so strange it’s really like a bad movie. it’s interesting but so mind boggling things got like this. thank you for documenting your quarantine there! always putting out the best content. stay safe and enjoy your travels!!!

  • @jenniferwillis2611
    @jenniferwillis2611 4 роки тому +45

    I applaud your courage Mike. I've been watching you for years but finally got up the nerve to comment. Your strength and courage will guide u through all this crap and I'm very grateful to u to see the world through your eyes. The U.S. is completely out of control and I am scared. Everytime you post a video I know I can escape just for a little bit.🙏💕😍🥰

  • @kianam4150
    @kianam4150 4 роки тому +32

    I love how he was watching "Go Go Squid" in the background while doing his run. Haha. I'm moving to Japan on January 20th 2021 and I will be in Quarantine in Tokyo . Mike mentioning to bring a better bath towel, I definitely got up and put one in my suitcase lol. Though, I know Japan is different from South Korea, I don't have much reference for what a Japan quarantine will be like.

  • @ericchoi1610
    @ericchoi1610 2 роки тому +2

    I really liked the fact that he was being honest about this mental health and advocating

  • @carlvincent12
    @carlvincent12 4 роки тому +257

    You know 2020 has been a rough year when even Mikey has to eat broccoli to survive

  • @woolfel
    @woolfel 4 роки тому +1150

    the US is totally screwing up covid19 management. You're much safer in south korea, plus awesome food. if only people in our country would take things serious instead of acting selfish.

    • @JoeMama-cu6qm
      @JoeMama-cu6qm 4 роки тому +104

      @chking7 bruh ur saying stop all covid rules and everything will be ok ? Didn’t the us hit like 1 million cases on its own ? And ur saying just stop covid rules ? Come on

    • @woooweee
      @woooweee 4 роки тому +33

      ​@@JoeMama-cu6qm you can't have covid rules when one side wants open borders. 1 million cases and very very low mortality makes the situation absurd, go look up what the mortality rate is for someone like mikey, not only is he young, but he's fit, its basically zero, yet he's scared out of his mind, that is your brain on CNN. Is he afraid he'll leave children without a father? oh wait he has no children, the fear of frivolous people is incredible.

    • @spaghetti2777
      @spaghetti2777 4 роки тому +126

      @@woooweee You're quite ignorant. Mikey is being cautious because he wants to set a good example and because he does not want to infect anyone, Mikey himself may not be at risk, but he's not selfish enough to put others at risk. Additionally him getting infected would mean that he'd be unable to travel. Please educate yourself and consider an idea from multiple views before insulting anyone. You only identify yourself as a fool by doing so.

    • @jaekoh1514
      @jaekoh1514 4 роки тому +63

      @@woooweee lol, it is exactly your way of thinking is the reason why mikey is in South Korea.

    • @kozumekenma9157
      @kozumekenma9157 4 роки тому +22

      @chking7 i mean the covid cases aren't as bad in korea and for example in March korea didn't have quarintine(they still don't) but when corona broke out no one went out even tho they could.. korea has a lot of freedom and the people are carefull on their own. And if the six feet thing was the only thing that's important than i think corona cases should've gone down by now in america

  • @andreab265
    @andreab265 4 роки тому +328

    What a unique experience. This video is one of your best.

    • @swati322
      @swati322 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed

    • @nerdalert2782
      @nerdalert2782 4 роки тому +1

      Chill bro

    • @fhd588
      @fhd588 4 роки тому +5

      Sounds like you haven’t watched his other videos

    • @xinkailin2288
      @xinkailin2288 4 роки тому +1

      agree

    • @andreab265
      @andreab265 4 роки тому +10

      I've received a couple of really weird replies, so in case it's not clear, I truly think it was a fantastic video and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @Zeronote13
    @Zeronote13 3 роки тому +10

    This man actually ran inside his hotel room, that’s dedication

  • @athickie
    @athickie 4 роки тому +89

    When you said you were looking around for an hour for your lunch that you forgot you ate lmfao omg I cant 😂🤣

    • @alineangela5127
      @alineangela5127 4 роки тому

      Dont throw those packets like that.

    • @D-me-dream-smp
      @D-me-dream-smp 3 роки тому +1

      He’s so down to earth and normal.

    • @athickie
      @athickie 3 роки тому

      @@D-me-dream-smp LOL right love him

  • @Sun_Set
    @Sun_Set 4 роки тому +160

    He almost cried saying "KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN " and that really hit hard .🍗 🐔

    • @hoorbanoarif3792
      @hoorbanoarif3792 4 роки тому +5

      I felt so bad because there was just one piece! But I guess it’s better than nothing!! 😂

    • @Sun_Set
      @Sun_Set 4 роки тому +2

      @@hoorbanoarif3792 yep lol

  • @JeremyPulumbarit
    @JeremyPulumbarit 4 роки тому +383

    We all know really why he's in Seoul. He's filming a movie... Can't fool us, Jackie Chan.

    • @sassywolf1
      @sassywolf1 4 роки тому +9

      😂😂😂

    • @ebayseller6040
      @ebayseller6040 4 роки тому +15

      you mean jakie chen

    • @MilkByCow
      @MilkByCow 4 роки тому +3

      Dude, Mikey’s been clear about how he doesn’t support Jackie Chan. Maybe show a little more respect, yeah?

    • @JeremyPulumbarit
      @JeremyPulumbarit 4 роки тому

      @@MilkByCow my bad, I didn't know

    • @tiki_riot
      @tiki_riot 4 роки тому +3

      @@MilkByCow what did Jackie chan do?

  • @maggiecu3657
    @maggiecu3657 4 роки тому

    Your message about prioritizing your mental health will help a lot of people. Thanks for being so honest. Be safe and be kind to yourself.

  • @WingmanXTwice
    @WingmanXTwice 4 роки тому +6

    I like how you give very honest review on the quarantine food and also how you support that aunty.. usually people will go for stall that have many people because it show that their food is delicious...big respect 🦊🦊

  • @jaehaspels9607
    @jaehaspels9607 4 роки тому +22

    You can tell, he's just hungry. He seemed to like all of the food during quarantine. You can also tell he adapted to being isolated. He thought that cutlet was huge. I was LOL.

  • @wendyseah7854
    @wendyseah7854 4 роки тому +129

    Drop by Singapore again if and when the entry permit is relaxed to allow American tourists. Our local hawkers need your support :)

    • @Snowy_Stupid
      @Snowy_Stupid 4 роки тому

      If you tell me a Singaporean snack I must try.
      I’ll take up on your offer

    • @imjcxx5541
      @imjcxx5541 4 роки тому

      hahahahahaahaha....can't agree more . very true. he can start his morning bf from east coast area and dinner ends at the west coast.

    • @funkychicken2119
      @funkychicken2119 4 роки тому

      When my 2021 Singapore and Malaysia trip comes around, I’ll be spending all my money with local business. Vaccine, I need you now!

  • @onde.4
    @onde.4 4 роки тому +7

    I relate so much with you, my stress level is never decrease from back in march and now everyone become even relaxed when things actually got worse

  • @evelynh2436
    @evelynh2436 4 роки тому +291

    this is what Asian countries have been doing. can you imagine if US N Europe imposed this strict quarantine policies and contact tracing since the begining?

    • @Thu_Vu
      @Thu_Vu 4 роки тому +8

      Some European countries actually impose a strict 14 day quarantine with contact tracing.

    • @secretdiaryofafoodie
      @secretdiaryofafoodie 4 роки тому +23

      Australia does this too. The only cases we have now are those in the mandatory hotel quarantine

    • @Kittikee10
      @Kittikee10 4 роки тому +2

      @@secretdiaryofafoodie really? That's awesome

    • @nemaminika
      @nemaminika 4 роки тому +12

      In South Korea at least, we've never had a complete lockdown like in Europe -- I believe it only crashes the economy and at least everyone around me is against the idea of strict quarantine. But we have different stages of prevention measures, albeit it gets quite confusing sometimes. I think what really helped us avoid the worst is that the government maximized the use of technology and eventually allowed the track-and-treat method to work properly.

    • @cecejagger4527
      @cecejagger4527 4 роки тому +9

      In Europe,especially in Austria, a lot of people now are against disclosing their information via app and everything plus saying the government is hiding something
      More and more people now are protesting too against the lockdowns
      I really admire SK and how they handled it from the beginning

  • @lmelki89
    @lmelki89 4 роки тому +47

    This is vaguely post-apocaliptic... Like foraging for food while hiding from zombies in a distopic future where online shopping and hotels are the last bastion of humanity

  • @faureamour
    @faureamour 4 роки тому +12

    I'm so happy for you to get to a place where you can have some peace of mind, and for the sorta strange but necessary vacation in the quarantine room. Thanks for letting us all in and filming it. You didn't have to, but I appreciate getting to see your experiences. Take it easy!

  • @rionthemagnificent2971
    @rionthemagnificent2971 4 роки тому +16

    watching you eat those quarantine meals brought back memories when i was in a psych ward.. *shivers* but your food looks a lot better than what i had in the psych ward. Lot of negative memories at that place lol. but at least you could order out.. i downed a 12 pk of coke after leaving my stay at the ward alongside a pizza.

    • @outdatedmemories
      @outdatedmemories 4 роки тому +1

      Same for me!!! And the tiny room + those towels 😭

    • @outdatedmemories
      @outdatedmemories 3 роки тому

      @Manisha Sinhababu yeah media portrayal is veryyyy different from reality. At least in the U.S. for adolescents. I can't speak for everybody but when I was a kid going in and out of mental hospitals (in two different states) they were all awful. the doctors where I was at were basically trying to drug everyone up, and most times I couldn't go outside. if I did, it was a small courtyard. unfortunately the way these places were structured, they made things for me far worse in the end. they would use punishment, tranquilizers and restraints to get people to behave. it was a pretty traumatizing experience for me. I wish it was like the K-dramas :/

  • @KatieMai
    @KatieMai 4 роки тому +35

    idk why this quarantine meal video is so much more exciting like WHAT CAN IT BE O.O A MYSTERY !!

  • @jennifercastleberry5478
    @jennifercastleberry5478 4 роки тому +72

    I wonder if this is how folks in the army feel, just in the sense of: "Let's open the MRE and see what I got fed today."

    • @bananya6020
      @bananya6020 4 роки тому +8

      more like "this food is super demoralizing"

    • @pandypie1
      @pandypie1 4 роки тому +1

      Sometimes they can look through them and pick out one they don't think is completely disgusting (husband is army lol)

  • @Julievonne
    @Julievonne 4 роки тому +54

    Take care Mikey! The mental health struggle is real right now for sure. I hope this trip is exactly what u need😊

  • @amelieisabel2225
    @amelieisabel2225 3 роки тому

    Really needed the mental health message in this video !! 🙏🏻 Your videos are so comforting / relaxing.

  • @emreee013
    @emreee013 4 роки тому +8

    Im so happy your back in korea, always some great content when you’re there.

  • @jfollas698
    @jfollas698 4 роки тому +7

    I was only going to watch 5 minutes of this but glad I watched the whole thing. This recording felt epic and unique. Thanks Mike. Take care!

  • @azj2243
    @azj2243 4 роки тому +5

    Wow amazing, even in Quarantine, you are dedicated to your workouts and work with the space you have. That's awesome. What a role model!

    • @heatherdiers1857
      @heatherdiers1857 4 роки тому +1

      Right?! Running for 45 minutes back and forth in a hotel room?!?! That’s dedication

  • @aaronstellakam8332
    @aaronstellakam8332 2 роки тому +1

    Currently quarantining and watching your videos, I feel sick of Korean food by day 2 already. But inspired by your workouts.

  • @Estenberg
    @Estenberg 4 роки тому +31

    This is a very interesting and personal video diary of a quarantine in a foreign country. I love Korean food - and it is very cool to see it in such a state, almost like refugee camp rations or train food (although I'll be train food in Korea is better). I look forward to seeing the next video in the timeline. Thanks Mikey.

  • @fannynjo
    @fannynjo 4 роки тому +37

    When you ate that first bowl of hot steaming noodle soup, I legit cheered for you! LOL! It must've felt soooooo good to eat "proper" hot food after days of microwaved food. Hope you enjoy South Korea to the max, Mike! :D

  • @kimberley1943
    @kimberley1943 4 роки тому +26

    "They all met serendipitly.... serendipitous-ly..... THEY MET BY CHANCE" 😹

  • @irisyeo07
    @irisyeo07 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Mike, thanks for your sharing about your mental health situation... really appreciate it. I’ve been following you for a while now, always see you so energetic and descriptive in your food adventures so I never really expected you to share about your own mental health state. This whole covid thing has been tough on everyone, some even more. Didn’t expect my own mental health to be that affected but now standing at end of March 2022, I begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hoping to be able to travel to Korea and Japan soon… I also miss Europe so much. Greetings from sunny Singapore! Hope you can come back to Singapore soon to film lots of food videos! 💪🏼💪🏼😂😂🥰

  • @hrock8081
    @hrock8081 4 роки тому +186

    I've been watching a lot of these Quarantine videos just to see what they eat. LOL You were actually lucky to get a microwave. Everyone actually seem to enjoy their time there, I guess it's a nice break.
    Also, Ottogi Tuna IS wayyyy better than Starkist. They also sell it at Korean markets here in the US, in different flavors.

    • @pom3222
      @pom3222 4 роки тому +4

      I think the quarantine food is good and I actually like that the portions are not that big, as people need to stay in the room for two weeks and not everyone exercises, so it's good to control how much you eat! If you're hungry, you can order more food yourself anyway like Mikey did.

    • @hrock8081
      @hrock8081 4 роки тому +6

      @@pom3222 Sounds ideal to me - hanging out for two weeks, having food bought to me. I don't have to cook or wash dishes!

  • @Lammington2
    @Lammington2 4 роки тому +12

    It's really easy to forget from here in New Zealand that the fear for so many people is so intense.

    • @mfanwelikeit3760
      @mfanwelikeit3760 4 роки тому

      Same here in qld Australia. We are so incredibly fortunate.

  • @Sweetpixels01
    @Sweetpixels01 4 роки тому +6

    Enjoy your safe break, as numbers rise again in Canada I'm thinking 14 days quarantine is certainly worth some peace of mind.

  • @stephanienorris8911
    @stephanienorris8911 3 роки тому

    I know the anxiety ur feeling. Since getting Covid last year and suffering a stroke my anxiety level runs high. Just remember to take time to relax and breathe. That helps me out.

  • @jooheonsnate3399
    @jooheonsnate3399 4 роки тому +143

    “I feel like I need a sports bra”

    • @PandyPond
      @PandyPond 4 роки тому +6

      I died when he said that 💀💀💀

  • @mightymodder1178
    @mightymodder1178 4 роки тому +21

    I still remember when he had a information channel, not sure if its this channel but he changed his content or if this is a new one, but ether way I've been a subscriber for many many years

    • @MoNehNeh17
      @MoNehNeh17 4 роки тому

      yeah he has or had about 3-4 channels

  • @HangukHapa
    @HangukHapa 4 роки тому +85

    When the quarantine food is better than your everyday living food 😅😭

  • @Erica0200
    @Erica0200 4 роки тому +44

    The egg is not boiled, it's baked.
    I can not eat thoes boxes meals everyday.
    Welcome and Enjoy real foods in Korea.
    The food would give you inner peace.

  • @drkikimama1
    @drkikimama1 4 роки тому +216

    Lol mikey's definitely on a Diet compared to how much he usually eats

  • @chrispy-MF
    @chrispy-MF 4 роки тому +286

    “I don’t know what meat it is, I’m sure it’s one of the animals.” One would hope that meat would come from an animal.

    • @Gandi2000
      @Gandi2000 3 роки тому +1

      And then there's the impossible meat and all the other vegan meat.
      No no no no no 🤮

  • @AidaBBBBB
    @AidaBBBBB 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks for talking about Covid anxiety and how tough it’s been here in the US.

  • @iCindiline
    @iCindiline 3 роки тому +1

    Idk why I like these quarantine videos so much

  • @skmiu5042
    @skmiu5042 4 роки тому +37

    Omg I died, “looks like a zucchini sneezed in here” 🤣😂

  • @superjiaoling
    @superjiaoling 4 роки тому +24

    This is what happens when you don’t have kids - you can just up and leave. Love it!

  • @kozumekenma9157
    @kozumekenma9157 4 роки тому +23

    I feel like the reason the food ratio is not big is cuz in korea that's how much u normally eat but in America the food size is big that's why when slot of foreigners go to America they talk about how much food people can eat or how big the burgers are
    Watching this made me hungry

    • @kozumekenma9157
      @kozumekenma9157 3 роки тому +1

      @To Duong yeah hahah I'm from Korea but i don't live there i lived in america for a bit and my mom and my just my when family got suprised at how big all the food was. Just like starbucks i couldn't even order a burger at the time cuz it was way to big for me

    • @chinesemimi
      @chinesemimi 3 роки тому

      quarantine food looks like too much for me (as a short sedentary woman), I thought the portions would be smaller.

    • @kozumekenma9157
      @kozumekenma9157 3 роки тому

      @@chinesemimi yeah to koreans that's actually a lot cuz they eat little but again there are men and Also korea likes to give a lot of food so that's why they gave a lot even tho for foriegners it might look like to little

  • @MK-ri8mw
    @MK-ri8mw 4 роки тому +1

    Mike, I am glad you made the quarantine program in Seoul. I love your advices on how to ride out this crazy time. Please stay safe and be well.

  • @geno5360
    @geno5360 4 роки тому +144

    They fed you good despite being in a bad situation like that. Protein heavy meals and lots of veggies and well flavored. Folks quarantined in the US or UK ain't getting that!

    • @SherioCheers
      @SherioCheers 4 роки тому +46

      quarantine in US? LOL

    • @michaelguerrero3684
      @michaelguerrero3684 4 роки тому +6

      Very good how South Korea is doing. Good food on 14 day quarantine.

    • @skkeech
      @skkeech 4 роки тому +8

      @@SherioCheers That's what I was thinking. A lot of the US is "open for business" now...and the virus is getting worse.

    • @geno5360
      @geno5360 4 роки тому

      @@skkeech Unfortunately true. I can't reasonably dispute that.

  • @damndramas6651
    @damndramas6651 4 роки тому +10

    The fact that he watches dating in the kitchen IS BLOODY GOLD🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️ but yeah love the vid btw

  • @jaderoush6017
    @jaderoush6017 4 роки тому +5

    Hey, thanks for taking a break! You seemed like you were needing it. Eat lots of delicious food for us in South Korea and feel better.

  • @3liloz119
    @3liloz119 3 роки тому +2

    I love Mike so much lol. I've been binge watching his channel since about March of this year. Great stuff man.