The Reality of Growing Up Asian American

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Endless piano practice? School lunch? I go to KCON and discuss some of the challenges of growing up as a Korean American.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 329

  • @LisaPhan
    @LisaPhan 5 років тому +795

    elliot: i don’t know much about this event
    also elliot: * stands on stage with idols *
    me: ...

    • @rottweiler86271
      @rottweiler86271 4 роки тому +9

      Lisa Phan I know ATEEZ HE WAS RIGHT THERE WITH ATEEZ!!!

  • @JENerationDIY
    @JENerationDIY 5 років тому +225

    Knowing it took you like 100 takes to get that outro makes this so much better

  • @KatieTracy
    @KatieTracy 5 років тому +294

    “why do you guys say it like that? He’s not that cute” DEADDD😂

  • @ShanRizwan
    @ShanRizwan 5 років тому +248

    seriously these vlogs are so relaxing to watch 😌😌😌

    • @heyjasminedanielle
      @heyjasminedanielle 5 років тому

      Shan Rizwan I agree!!🌟

    • @IsmaelPh
      @IsmaelPh 4 роки тому

      Omg I love both of your channels pls do a video together! :D

    • @jardyfuentes9087
      @jardyfuentes9087 4 роки тому

      Shan and elliot in 1 vlog please

  • @SohamBhattacharya
    @SohamBhattacharya 5 років тому +247

    Being an Indian I can relate to the Korean culture, yep it's the same our moms cooks for us as home cooked foods are healthier, and we don't say I love you and all.

    • @jas2800
      @jas2800 5 років тому +2

      I’m Indian and I agree

    • @marethyu5072
      @marethyu5072 5 років тому +4

      Home cooked food is always the best hands down!

    • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 5 років тому +3

      I AfrAm. I think most "minority" races have these similarities. That said, our schools (urban Black) generally provided free lunches and my mom didn't enjoy cooking at all. Asians (including Hindi, def invest a lot into their children, thinking, in fact, worrying, incessantly about the future). There is almost no cultural comparison to that.

    • @Mangesh18A
      @Mangesh18A 4 роки тому +2

      Yup, No doubt about it!!

    • @anamitrapal7235
      @anamitrapal7235 3 роки тому +1

      হ্যা সেটাই

  • @shellberman99
    @shellberman99 5 років тому +34

    "IF YOUR MOMMA PACKED YOU LUNCHABLES, YOUR MOMMA DON'T LOVE YOU" LOLLL i freaking love that Asian UA-camrs are friends. And representing for all us Asians out there!! My mom would pack me homemade food for lunch and other kids would make fun of me but guess who's putting turmeric all up in their "chai lattes" now LOL. Also get some sleep Elliot aww! You're so dedicated

    • @MegaTefta
      @MegaTefta 2 роки тому

      Some kids would make me put my food away in elementary school because it smelled

  • @colde7429
    @colde7429 5 років тому +151

    u stand on stage with ateez i'm screaming

  • @GouravSingh
    @GouravSingh 5 років тому +101

    Anyone : How much cinematics you want elliot?
    Elliot : *YES* !

  • @ericvillla
    @ericvillla 5 років тому +11

    As the Hispanic kid at a nearly all-white school, I hung out with a lot of Korean and Japanese kids growing up since I felt more included there. Always interesting hearing your perspective given that when I was eight, I wasn't exactly having insightful conversations about race with my friends. Great video, Elliot.

    • @Theoneandonly88able
      @Theoneandonly88able 5 років тому +2

      You would be included if you were actually Asian. Asians dont really hang out with other ethnic groups often. Not being mean, but it's just apart of the culture.

  • @Sourav-gr3ib
    @Sourav-gr3ib 5 років тому +23

    Oh my gosh! I am just blown away by seeing how much your are dedicated for editing this videos for us. I am speechless. Even though, you are awake till 4AM, you are glowing. I can't even say how much I am loving your videos than I used to. Please please please keep on making the content for us. I am enthusiastically getting to know your life as well.
    Last but not the least, I LOVE YOU!!💜

  • @maureenshea4268
    @maureenshea4268 5 років тому +63

    I think Korean American kids are so lucky to have parents who motivate and support them. You are turning out pretty well. 😀😀

    • @kizarumelon2477
      @kizarumelon2477 5 років тому +2

      My motivation I hope you mean ass beatings cause that’s pretty much what it is. 😂 Don’t confuse is with white people motivation where it doesn’t work at all

    • @kizarumelon2477
      @kizarumelon2477 5 років тому

      My motivation I hope you mean ass beatings cause that’s pretty much what it is. 😂 Don’t confuse is with white people motivation where it doesn’t work at all

  • @Shawnngatiaa
    @Shawnngatiaa 5 років тому +89

    same as African parents, getting the word I LOVE YOU is such a hustle esp from Dads 😂😂😂😂

  • @manuelseda9197
    @manuelseda9197 5 років тому +50

    No one:
    Not a single soul:
    Elliot: are we getting food? 😂

  • @blazereho811
    @blazereho811 5 років тому +3

    I’m glad you realized that your parents love you and wanted what’s best for you. Growing up as a white American in New Orleans, my parents don’t tell me they love me, they’ve never pushed me to do my homework or play sports or make friends, and they’ve definitely never made me lunch. Now that I’m 20 I really wish I played an instrument or was involved in extra curriculars or school in general

  • @CristyleinBadanguio
    @CristyleinBadanguio 3 роки тому +1

    i literally watched 1 video of you since i was just bored and since you were on my recommendation page and now i’m obsessed with watching your videos

  • @joi5504
    @joi5504 5 років тому +126

    Geez thought I was first but some of y’all lightning speed

  • @9niverse
    @9niverse 5 років тому +49

    Elliot is Korean???? My mind is literally blown... I always thought he was Chinese haha

    • @jachris1916
      @jachris1916 4 роки тому +9

      I thought he was Vietnamese

    • @angelinan1842
      @angelinan1842 4 роки тому +5

      Janet Diaz Sameee, he kinda looks viet but the last name threw me off

    • @bachkjmhi5849
      @bachkjmhi5849 4 роки тому +1

      mvnst me too

    • @salvadorkim9211
      @salvadorkim9211 4 роки тому +5

      Isn't he Chinese?
      This guy looks 100% Chinese . Wide nose and lip is thick comparing with typical Korean look

    • @quynhlekieunhu1409
      @quynhlekieunhu1409 4 роки тому +1

      The first time I watched his video I thought he was Vietnamese because he looked really alike

  • @nellywellyboo2383
    @nellywellyboo2383 5 років тому +2

    Being raised by Indian parents and having Indian roots makes me relate to this video! Asian parenting feels the same across the board! Great video!
    Also, you said you check your DMs, please check Instagram I had a somewhat important inquiry

  • @curvesellip9953
    @curvesellip9953 5 років тому +2

    I like how the video is not just all about the title. I mean, there's so much awesome content under such a humble title.

  • @anthonychung8348
    @anthonychung8348 5 років тому +28

    Met jimmy and joon. bruh!

  • @ldbtech3849
    @ldbtech3849 5 років тому +5

    Algerian came lately to the state with my family of course. Mother cook for us healthier food and sit around table discussing sometimes mostly we discuss about tech and books...etc. and never say I love u .

    • @HueyPPLong
      @HueyPPLong 4 роки тому

      North African/Berber history and people are so cool and interesting.
      God bless!

  • @hatsat9354
    @hatsat9354 5 років тому +10

    I like how ur changing the videos a bit

  • @tips7667
    @tips7667 4 роки тому +1

    I knew it! At first glance I knew you must be Korean... or related to Korean whatever.. I think I really possess a nice sense of distinguishing Asian people

  • @tikichitiblue1270
    @tikichitiblue1270 5 років тому +3

    I supposed to sleep right after reading book but then ur vid came out. Just couldnt wait untill tmr to watch it 😅😅. So grateful that u r working so hard to make a new vid while so busy with ur fulltime job but I hope that u take good care of urself cause staying up until 4a.m is not good for ur health.

  • @sulaimanaljabari
    @sulaimanaljabari 5 років тому +11

    2:14 +respect for getting on the stage 🙂

  • @daniel_jang
    @daniel_jang 5 років тому +5

    your face at 7:40 puahaha

  • @SilviaSoriano3026
    @SilviaSoriano3026 5 років тому +4

    I live in Brooklyn and the weather is honestly so hot😭 Subway is my nightmare in the summer time in NYC😂

  • @Heyday0848
    @Heyday0848 5 років тому

    I'm not a Korean American but just a Korean, it's good to see you. I enjoy watching your vlog.

  • @rizalfathurrahman7760
    @rizalfathurrahman7760 5 років тому +3

    it's kind of my healthy channel. I'm supporting all of your videos. I'd love to meet you soon, please come to indonesiaaa✊🇮🇩

  • @fuquplz9983
    @fuquplz9983 5 років тому +17

    Anyone else just like videos without watching them?

  • @lizlizzy2755
    @lizlizzy2755 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Elliot, you haver tô show Joon's mim the parte of this vídeo where hey shares about packing lunch. It's gonna make her day. :) ;)

  • @princessleai
    @princessleai 5 років тому +1

    ahh, I know Jimmy & Joon. I went crazy when I saw your story, cause I recognized right away that you were at kcon^^
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    EMILY!!!!!!!
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    I think it's sad for me. cause I have never been to kcon but I've been living vicariously through all my favorite youtubers^^ ONe day I'll go:)

  • @gamerdude4003
    @gamerdude4003 5 років тому +3

    Just the fact that I saw the behind the scene of this outro makes it 100% better💪 keep on grinding elliot🍌🍌

  • @rumounicampusp4209
    @rumounicampusp4209 5 років тому +3

    In Brazil people say all love you all the time. So yeah, "I love you" doesn't mean anything sometimes ;-;

  • @janvan8140
    @janvan8140 5 років тому

    Hey Elliot, I'm an Asian too. I am Filipino American. Proud to be Asian American.

  • @elis.5450
    @elis.5450 4 роки тому +1

    Being an Asian American is pretty difficult for me mostly because of racism and I am the only asian in my whole school(pre k through high school) and It is hard to live an american culture.

  • @George-og5lu
    @George-og5lu 5 років тому

    Wow! Thank u so much for sharing ! It really informed me a lot as an international student from Asia!

  • @ebonybright9587
    @ebonybright9587 5 років тому +1

    I watched both full ads to help you out !!! 👍💯

  • @manuelseda9197
    @manuelseda9197 5 років тому +29

    BTS At K-con and Elliot being there like *wtf I’m I doing here*

    • @yasticasikaria
      @yasticasikaria 5 років тому +8

      I don't think that was BTS....it was ateez I guess

    • @faith318
      @faith318 5 років тому

      @@yasticasikaria bts an in behind the scenes not the actual group

    • @yasticasikaria
      @yasticasikaria 5 років тому

      @@faith318 oh ok , my bad

    • @marshizulnoon1014
      @marshizulnoon1014 5 років тому

      faith behind the scene who ? U didn’t even show your face . U r the one who’s actually hiding behind and commenting like ugly shit . Grow up !!!At least they r a lot more successful than u

    • @sophiam.1625
      @sophiam.1625 5 років тому +1

      @@marshizulnoon1014 Chill. How was he commented like "ugly shit"?

  • @trap_10r
    @trap_10r 4 роки тому +1

    The music at the end... How did you do it?? 😂😂 @elliotchoy we need the copyrighted high quality tasty music! 😂😂😂

  • @NickBurke
    @NickBurke 4 роки тому +1

    For halfie's, standardized testing was so confusing! I didn't know if bubbling asian or caucasian as my ethnicity would give me a competitive edge or not 😂

  • @ray_bean4636
    @ray_bean4636 5 років тому +5

    Anyone else notice how fluffy Elliot’s hair is?
    No?
    Just me?
    Welp.

  • @joseromero6072
    @joseromero6072 5 років тому +15

    shout out to the Instagram live squad that witnessed the outro ajaja

  • @ryankbr
    @ryankbr 4 роки тому +4

    elliot choy, jimmy zhang, joon lee in one PLACE? no wonder all the youtubers are in the comments 😳

  • @iwatchstuff_2
    @iwatchstuff_2 3 роки тому

    I'm watching this at almost 11 PM right now half asleep and ateez suddenly popped out AND NOW I'M WIDE AWAKE

  • @andrewmichos3404
    @andrewmichos3404 5 років тому +1

    I love that! “For some reason our parents like us to play instruments” Hahahaha I like how he approached that topic!

  • @hanaday8001
    @hanaday8001 5 років тому +2

    actions speak older than words
    our asian parents show love just in a different way

  • @ls_1284
    @ls_1284 3 роки тому

    interestingly, as a German I can actually relate to your experiences. My mom also made my sister and I practice piano every single day (even though at one point we both hated it, but now as an adult I am so glad she forced us because now I am really happy that I can actually play it). And we also never really say "I love you" to each other in our family. Just the lunch experience for me was a little bit different than yours - we always ate at school, but in Germany the school lunches are actually cheap and healthy (and tasty for the most part). But yeah, apart from that, our mom always cooked at home and we did not eat out much.

  • @maria231_
    @maria231_ 5 років тому

    Like Elliot, I'm finding your very cool videos since I started watching, and you think that this style of video, you do not show only your life, but from other people from different schools or universities, different nationalities ... even more with this quality !!

  • @janellasanjuann
    @janellasanjuann 5 років тому +1

    this is so pure

  • @hyun6926
    @hyun6926 5 років тому

    One of the better vlogs in a while liked it v much

  • @rottweiler86271
    @rottweiler86271 4 роки тому

    You were right next to ATEEZ OMG I’m dying you were right next to song mingi!

  • @EdwinZE
    @EdwinZE 5 років тому +2

    Me gustan tus vídeos. Saludos desde Ecuador.

  • @yureiisu
    @yureiisu 4 роки тому

    I can relate to this so much, especially since I'm Korean-Bengali American, it's halarious

  • @isaaclee5897
    @isaaclee5897 5 років тому +1

    Lofi is my favorite genre to listen to when I want to feel relaxed and it’s good background music
    Ps. I’m ABC (American born Chinese)

  • @flora1624
    @flora1624 5 років тому +1

    Can you do a whole video about the question « growing up asian american », because i’m interested in the answer. (Sorry for my bad english)

  • @fergior2
    @fergior2 5 років тому

    I was seriously thinking about how Elliot is in New York and KCON is in New York so like this had to happen 👏🏼😛

  • @linkygirl7200
    @linkygirl7200 5 років тому +3

    Livestream squad🍌🍌🍌!! It makes the video 10x times better knowing the effort that went in.

  • @christinel.8820
    @christinel.8820 5 років тому +3

    So many legends in one vid

  • @tanhung5251
    @tanhung5251 5 років тому

    OMG this station has always been in my mind, I saw it on movies hundred of times. Wish to be there one day..Love from ASIA

  • @y4nyu
    @y4nyu 5 років тому +1

    My favorite kpop group met u guys. I'm shook and speechless

  • @vudoodaddie
    @vudoodaddie 4 роки тому

    My Asian upbringing was tough as well. I do thank my mother now for the comfortable income from hard work through the years.

  • @davistong
    @davistong 5 років тому +10

    collab of the century 🍌🍌

  • @samerahussain6399
    @samerahussain6399 4 роки тому +1

    Oh my godddd Ateez i love them so much. Seriously everyone loves kpop and kdramas. Even i am a south asian its hard being asian. Love your vlogs. love from uk.

  • @keithrusselsoriano552
    @keithrusselsoriano552 5 років тому +72

    All this time I thought you were a Chinese😳

    • @azbs3640
      @azbs3640 4 роки тому +1

      I've thought he was a Chinese for the first time I watched but he's Korean,

    • @45canberra
      @45canberra 4 роки тому +1

      Same as I thought.

  • @lironronile3408
    @lironronile3408 4 роки тому

    Really entertaining vlog! surprisingly I could see some parallels with german cultre. At least for my region, where I live....
    I really like Elliot. This shirt looks good on you! :-)

  • @sophiam.1625
    @sophiam.1625 5 років тому +2

    It's weird because I'm Asian and my mother never made me lunch and she says "I love you" all the time. Well, I did play the violin for ten years, but she let me quit lol.

  • @michaellee8488
    @michaellee8488 5 років тому

    u and jimmy meeting up honestly made my day

  • @nataliya5090
    @nataliya5090 4 роки тому +3

    OMG I didn’t expect to see ATEEZ in his videos. Omg Elliot I love you and ATEEZ UwU

  • @danielvictorazeredo9841
    @danielvictorazeredo9841 5 років тому +1

    Hey, Elliot, I'm Brazilian and I Love your Videos, Edit and all about your channel, but in some moments is complicated to understand what you guys talking about.
    There are some Channels like yours that have subtitles and I think if you have subtitles in some videos you can expand your public. This is just a Tip, but i'll Appreciate if you do them! Nice Job, Bro! God Look in this new life! Hugs from Brazil!

  • @danieltambunan1427
    @danieltambunan1427 5 років тому

    Another AMAZING video ELLIOT!! 🙌👏

  • @l75rd83
    @l75rd83 5 років тому +1

    my friend is Asian and I can tell you he is smart, he's a good guy, he's in my physics and computing science class.

  • @birdapp
    @birdapp 5 років тому

    all your content is so relatable 💯

  • @anoushkamukherjee7116
    @anoushkamukherjee7116 5 років тому

    As an Indian, I can relate to you a lot, most Asian parents just have a different way of expressing their love for their children. They scold us only because they care for us and want us to be the best version of ourselves. Getting up early in the morning before us and packing our school lunch is just one of the indirect ways in which they express their love for their children. To any fellow Asian reading this, I'll suggest you not to grumble on every aspect and embrace your culture. Also, never think that your mom and dad are scolding you because they think that you're a failure, it's just the other way round..... sometimes we do tend to misunderstand them and judge them on the basis of their actions. And remember, when you're feeling down, it's always your parents who will try to help you out first, so never misunderstand them. Have a good day:)

  • @johnm4579
    @johnm4579 4 роки тому

    I hear what your saying, I had a good chinese friend growing up and he to followed many old customs from his parents. When he left the house I think he wanted to just be regular guy and not the asian american like you talk about, just be himself.

  • @KirstenElise
    @KirstenElise 5 років тому +1

    Wow, Joon and ATEEZ all in one video!

  • @mangowolf5
    @mangowolf5 4 роки тому

    growing up as an Asian Australian is very isolating cos it's weird interacting with outside groups

  • @kikirachma8343
    @kikirachma8343 5 років тому

    I hope can see u in real time next time and take photos with u elliot

  • @sonnyheatgames1653
    @sonnyheatgames1653 5 років тому +3

    bruh, i didnt know my man jimmy zhang would be in this video lmao

  • @trunggkien2361
    @trunggkien2361 5 років тому +6

    is that Emily Ghoul in the vlog?

  • @Andy-nim
    @Andy-nim 5 років тому

    I saw you at KCON recording around the con! Didn't get to say hi though, you looked pretty busy lol

  • @HeyHeyJunpei
    @HeyHeyJunpei 5 років тому

    Definetely go to KCON LA!!! hope to see u there!

  • @michelle-hu9qf
    @michelle-hu9qf 5 років тому

    so i neglected watching your videos for an entire summer but now i'm binging every video u have so uh
    have fun reading all these comments LOL

  • @rylemiguelmuescan6343
    @rylemiguelmuescan6343 5 років тому

    Your videos always smooth man

  • @gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988
    @gwm-btdbattlesagar.ioandmo9988 5 років тому

    Yes Joon Lee

  • @thischeeseburger
    @thischeeseburger 5 років тому

    That lunch comment has so much truth to it

  • @whaleyen
    @whaleyen 4 роки тому

    was that Daniel Jang? The one who plays violin? Im a fan of his. Omg

  • @cathykang4127
    @cathykang4127 3 роки тому

    You should do more collabs with other Asian-Americans! :)

  • @jeffharper6259
    @jeffharper6259 5 років тому

    Alex as a fan and subscriber I don't wish to belittle or take away from your heart-felt confession about not hearing the words "I love you" from your parents, that being said, you do not have to be Asian to experience this phenomenon. I am 60 and half-Sicilian and in the same boat as you :(
    Also, I have many Asian friends at my work and what you say in this video, seems to be a common theme among Asian people (again I mean no offense, I am just making an observation).
    Please keep making great content, I find you particularly interesting.

  • @therocky3769
    @therocky3769 5 років тому

    Thank you Elliot 🙏 you really inspired me

  • @michetti1198
    @michetti1198 5 років тому +1

    😱😱😵 Elliot just casually stood as SEVENTEEN walked in

  • @kathiohneplan
    @kathiohneplan 4 роки тому +4

    bro it‘s literally every kpop fan‘s biggest dream to attend kpop

  • @abhinavlahiri
    @abhinavlahiri 4 роки тому

    Keep it up Elliot

  • @jasonng6771
    @jasonng6771 5 років тому

    Love this topic. Keep it up!

  • @tefophatlane
    @tefophatlane 4 роки тому

    When elliot said he watches Wong fu I can't tell you how happy I was.

  • @heartikn
    @heartikn 5 років тому

    i did not expect to watch this video and see u at kcon holy..

  • @ej8089
    @ej8089 4 роки тому

    항상 응원해요 엘리엇~~ 러뷰!

  • @andreyrosemovilla545
    @andreyrosemovilla545 4 роки тому

    OMG you watch wong fu my heart is melting pls collab with them one day

  • @phuongpham-yh1so
    @phuongpham-yh1so 4 роки тому

    U are super cool and also cute at the same time! Love to watch your videos!!

  • @TheAmerykanka
    @TheAmerykanka 5 років тому

    You are such a smart and mature guy!!