She's so adorable. I like how she respects the residents even though they're probably really poor and down on their luck... desperate enough to live in a cramped room the size of a small closet. I'm sure their days are brightened by her bubbly and friendly personality.
I think the biggest problem with the space other than the lack of windows and ban on guests (poor people need love too, if not more so) is the thickness of the walls. If the walls were thicker the beds and desks could fold up into them and shelf / drawer space could also be created, leaving room for an office chair and maybe even a sofa. Design can go a long way in making a place more comfortable. Hope they clean that window. What is amazing about the space is the free laundry, filtered water, rice, kimchi, and rooftop access. I love that they thought about these things because it actually shows that they care (as well as them keeping the building clean and maintained) and aren't there simply to nickel and dime the poor. I love and appreciate that they are trying their best. Good video over all and hope to see you all make more videos together in the future.
i think if you traveling for like 1-3 months and trying to save some money. this seems like good option since it’s affordable than hotel plus you’ll be away most of the time exploring the city
Gosiwon was originally a place for people who came from the countryside to study in Seoul to take exams. This test is very difficult, so you will need to study most of the day. So, everyone stays quiet for those studying. The Gosi Examination refers to a high-level national examination, which was previously reserved for level 5 civil servants. If you pass this exam, you can become a high-ranking civil servant. There are three types of examinations: administration, judiciary, and foreign affairs. Even now, it is a Korean system that allows even poor people to become high-ranking public officials if they pass this exam.
I get good vibes from this goshiwon. God bless her and her parents. Looks like they're good people who wanna help the residents, judging from the vibes I'm getting
What is your problem bringing religion into this. You do know that more than half of Koreans don't believe in any religion right. Why don't you stop acting like the entire world believes in your Christian God. It's people like you that destroy societies because of some fake skydaddy.
No ya for sure and she was clowning on the room for how small it is and also for that price and how clean it is it's literally a great product way better than being homeless
@@Bob1332s the dorm room I stayed at my 10 years in the US is only 4x bigger but at $1000 per month with also shared bathroom and no free food. I'd say this is a very honest living service suited for students and people who are trying to get by. Students can study and do work in libraries and use the space to sleep.
@@romulanwarbird6600 parents are also cleaning the shit off the toilets and showers for the “poor” working as their janitors there’s far worse “rich take from poor” out there
Hi from Indiana USA. My first bump at your video. Im an Asian Am senior who have been in the US for over half a century. But I have not forgotten my poor roots from RP. So this is like a blast in the past and memory lane walk for me, and I’ve enjoyed watching it so much. In fact I couldn’t stop laughing at both your quirky commentaries. When one is poor with a goal, there is no such thing as inconvenience. One does what it takes to get out of it to move up to a better standard of life. So very penny counts. This apartment has generous free amenities that can really pile up someone’s ability at saving. Thanks for this video. To some young people just starting out, youre doing critical public service to them which they could appreciate. Imagine if you are desperate at trying to find a place to live affordably in a big city where everything is so cost-prohibitive. A Godsend indeed.
I remember looking at Goshiwons in Busan and they were like $300-400 a month back in 2013, so this one is a great deal. The thing about Korea is there are so many 24 hour / late night spaces outside your home, (like PC rooms, cafes , restaurants) all you really need your apartment for is sleeping.
$175 is about 250,000 won, which is very cheap even 10 years ago. Now, the prices in Korea are so high that I can't believe there is a $175.00 Gosiwon. I lived in a very affordable neighborhood outside of Seoul for about two months 10 years ago, and it cost about $200 at that time. Also, in certain areas of Busan or Seoul, the examination center itself is about the same price as the surrounding studio apartment because of tourists or test takers (people who go to the camp academy to take the national exam). It might be a little awkward because it's a translator, so please understand :)
I've just watched the video again. The place where that gosiwon is located is similar to the area I visited 10 years ago. (The area is called Gyeonggi-do, surrounding Seoul.) The buildings and facilities are old, but I can feel that they are managed incredibly neatly, even if they weren't, $175 is a reasonable price, and it seems like a very good condition because the boss cares a lot about it.
On 8:36 it kinda gets me like what this place really are… these days we become like so comfortable with stuff and getting everything we want. But this place is made for people that have like nothing or living at their lowest and they don’t get judge by the owners. This place is like a community and I like it shoutout to the owners and that they make something like this possible. Thanks that are
I love the sarcasm all the way through. Sarcasm is something we Brits do a lot and it’s nice to see other cultures doing sarcasm well too. It’s nice that her family seem to be genuinely trying to do something good with the place “make it look like a hotel” and giving those who stay there a better standard of living than they may have expected.
I wish we had something like that in the USA it is very much needed. We have a huge homeless population, and many people could be off the streets. If we had available rooms like this, it's actually really cool
One thing I like about Korea is that there are cheap living options. Not just goshiwon, but in many cities you can get studio apartments for dirt cheap as well. They aren't great places, but they are better than having to live with roommates or in hostels like in my home country, Canada, where in many cities there isn't even the option of small cheap living spaces.
I’m in Ontario and I just found a place last month that is like a studio. I have a bathroom, bedroom and a half kitchen (only fridge so I use a toaster oven, hot plate, rice cooker, deep fryer, air fryer and slow cooker) right next to my bedroom. It’s $1000 a month and to me that seems like a great deal.
@@realsies9387 Yeah, that's rough. I'm from southern Alberta and I remember from 2015-2018 I was able to rent a 2 bedroom house, with a good size yard and a garage for under $1000 per month. I went to Korea in 2018 and came back in 2022. I stayed for 6 months and ended up going back to Korea because I just couldn't afford to live in Canada anymore.
As someone who just rented their first apartment in Seoul, this one hits home! Love that we can rely on Jimmy for on-the-ground reporting like this (particularly the Ninja Turtle's reference) 😂
I understand the room seem claustrophobic but its $175 per MONTH!! with free rice, kimchi, detergen, laundry, water to drink, internet, electricity, clean bathroom. I mean if you just traveling or working it just ideal place to sleep. I don't know many goshiwon owner but theirs is the best owner I've ever heard
Honestly, for the location, wifi, and security alone, $175 is a good price. especially in this economy. i also only ever had good experiences from small family-run businesses.
@@fayaazalibhai4665 It's $175. The video stated $745 is the AVERAGE rent cost for a 1 bedroom apartment in Seoul (which is still insanely cheap by U.S standards).
What a pretty and fun girl. I also like how she is a hard worker for her family. Definitely my kind of girl! We need more Goshiwons in this world that is for sure. Simple but safe shelter to get people off the street even if they only work part time.
Alot asian american & there are AMERICAN trying this type of bussiness, 99% it fails Gorverment & even people say it cruetly, inhumane & torture people, druggies people is human too, poor people is human too,etc.. Gorverment have laws about fire safety problem if place is small & too many people Gorverment & each city have ZONING LAWS as well, which is hard for this type of bussiness But BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS... you might deny & wont accepts but facts is facts. Alot of student & druggies addict rentals & even normal rentals is DIRTY, LOUDLY & STEALINGS!! They gonna throwing shitty stuff arounds, when theyre drunk or high on drugs theyre screaming like zombies, throw stuff in toilets & sinks, vomits & invite their gf/bf or sex partners stay over night. There are fews ASIAN AMERICAN is inspirits this type of bussiness & try to open goshiwon in US & CAN, AUSTRALIA, it all fk up so bad so terribles. Even student rentals is wild as hell, parties & drunk & vomits on grounds, brings strangers into the house & have loudly sex. You think no one in US try this, there are white & black & asian american try this type, it not easy & not workings. It only working in ASIA country for a reason Get out of your bubbles!!
The introvert's/recluse's dream home lol as someone who basically now lives out there room I see this as an absolute W, better than no home at all and comes with basic necessities and free food?!? Also when I see people like you 2 around the world it gives me hope for the future and helps me still believe in true love & happiness in this universe
I've seen a few of your vids and this one made me subscribe. Your honesty made me realise just how humble you are. You are a genuine human and that's hard to come by. You have my respect.
"Even at poverty level, We still take care of ourselves" Literally the story of my life hahaha ^ ^ Always doing as much beauty as possible with as little as possible!!~ All home treatments!~ Daily commitment and persistence is key to maintaining beauty!!~
This is so nice! This residence is lovely actually. I love the family working together. Thank you for hosting thank you to the parents that own the building for allow the cameras in to share this as well. ❤
Goshiwon are pretty decent. It has security and free basic needs: rice, ref, water, has a clean common toilet and bath. All good. We can thrive here!!!
Korea also has other housing solutions that are cheap such as 24 hour spas/gyms where you can sleep overnight in a common room and put a mat down for 7 usd/night. They have everything you need such as internet computer room, restaurant or vending machines and of course, lockers and gym/spa/shower facilities.
Love the insightful contents. Your guys going above and beyond with this one. Coming from another family owning several rental property of same need and above, her family were graceful to manage the amnesties with such hotelier mindset✨
Lived in goshiwons for years as a student. I honestly loved it as I like small rooms and it makes me feel safe. The only downside was most of the places has no windows, so if a fire starts.....your dead! but except that, I loved it. Mostly free rice, ramyeon and kimchi. yum
We desperately need accommodation like this in London. One thing I miss about my time in Seoul is my Goshiwon. My Goshiwon had it's own shower too. And it was so cheap compared to literally anything else here in London that you can rent.
Won't work in western countries . people simply don't respect each other's privacy, coupled with poor behavior will make communal rental places like this into trash
Alot asian american & there are AMERICAN trying this type of bussiness, 99% it fails Gorverment & even people say it cruetly, inhumane & torture people, druggies people is human too, poor people is human too,etc.. Gorverment have laws about fire safety problem if place is small & too many people Gorverment & each city have ZONING LAWS as well, which is hard for this type of bussiness But BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS... you might deny & wont accepts but facts is facts. Alot of student & druggies addict rentals & even normal rentals is DIRTY, LOUDLY & STEALINGS!! They gonna throwing shitty stuff arounds, when theyre drunk or high on drugs theyre screaming like zombies, throw stuff in toilets & sinks, vomits & invite their gf/bf or sex partners stay over night. There are fews ASIAN AMERICAN is inspirits this type of bussiness & try to open goshiwon in US & CAN, AUSTRALIA, it all fk up so bad so terribles. Even student rentals is wild as hell, parties & drunk & vomits on grounds, brings strangers into the house & have loudly sex. You think no one in US try this, there are white & black & asian american try this type, it not easy & not workings. It only working in ASIA country for a reason Get out of your bubbles!!
This is awesome. 🤩I would hope that in Finland we would have those too cos we have minimal limits how small your appartment can be and it is 20 m3 and 16 to students, and those are hard to come by. So cheapest rent is about 300€😢
Yummy is definitely a plus on the channel, so humble of her to take time from her uber popular twitch stream to clean and hang out with our uncle JImmy
Instead of being homeless, this option is really good to have for low income people. Their family that owns the Goshiwon tries their best to provide a respectable way of living given what they have -- even providing free rice & kimchi (can be a meal already and save you from hunger if you realy don't have money left), wifi, laundry with free detergent, own personal mini ref and tv. You can just go to a library during the day to study or go to work, and still have a decent and safe shelter to come home to at night. When she said "Mom said we need to be like a hotel", i admired them coz they want to give a decent place to stay with the structure that they have. I wish you all the best in your Goshiwon. ❤ and this is a really nice video!! So interesting and entertaining to watch. More please! ❤
Take Yummy out to an all you can eat place some time!!! I love that she's back, the way that you met her was awesome, too. I love that you're so personable, you invite people back and they always agree, like Sunjin, Rie, and now Yummy. If you invited me to hang out I'd 100% say yes. Hanging out with Uncle Jimmy would be a dream come true
I love the cozy atmosphere in this small apartment/hotel! I love that the owners are the maintenance and that the tenants are all so respectful of the common space. I believe that a small town feeling is here and if I am visiting the area, I would enjoy a stay!
Really good for cheap housing. Honestly amazing compared to options in other parts of the world. Free food and utilities, you gotta pay for that separately in other countries.
The window has some mould - it's a nature room, people are afraid of leaving alone so they have some friends. The trees are sideways on this wallpaper - it's art. I love her marketing skills 😄
Never heard of a goshiwon before (I'm in Canada). It's not so bad and very reasonably priced. At least the tenants are not homeless and out on the streets. The tour was very interesting and fun, and you both speak very good English! Good luck!
*Not all go gosiwon are like this!!* Years ago before living in Korea I went there for a vacation, a long vacation… stayed for 2 months. Staying that long in hotels would just not be possible and I knew about gosiwon before I went. I had some help searching for and reserving a room from a Korean speaker. When I got there the pictures were deceiving, it was so dirty and you definitely don’t understand just how small it is until you get there. I stuck it out as I only stayed a month then stayed with a friend in busan, and used air bnb in Jeju and Seoul afterward. It really is just a place to sleep temporarily, it’s nice to see how well your friends family maintains theirs but as a kinda warning to any foreigners planning a vacation you really should visit the site beforehand if you’re looking to stay in a gosiwon.
This type of business is quite common around the world. Some will simply call them dormitory or room rentals. What surprises me the most is the lack of egress windows (in case of a fire) and the size. As in my jurisdiction a (bed) room can't be window less nor smaller than 81 sq ft. The lay out is very 2 dimensional, most places now rise the bed (4-5 ft of the ground) and offer a work desk and more storage underneath. By elevating the bed you end up adding almost 15-20sq ft and they could thicken the walls (insulation/soundproofing) without losing more living space.
One small thing which will make a real improvement, change the wardrobe door hinge to the side near the wall so that it is easier to access. These rooms are the lifeline of many and it is good to see the owners making up a real effort to keep the place clean and decent despite the low low rent so that they are not living in slum conditions. Keep it up.
In the United States these are called boarding houses or group homes and some of them rent rooms from $50 a month to $1,050 a month. Thanks for the neat video.
@@jimmykimtvHi Jimmy! Thanks for making this video! I’d love to know where this is located to make a comparison. 저는 지금 사당동 Beaver House/비버하우스 고시원에 있어요. 사당동은 위치가 너무 좋은데 다른 곳도 알아보고 싶어요. NYC 에서 온 교포입니다. 나는 여기에 몇 달 동안 있어요.
9:30 "micro-organism friends" Well that's one way to put it! hahahaha ^ ^ I always have so much mould in my bathroom and I really never thought of it that way!!~
Crazy how you ran into this girl randomly in a internet cafe, and now you're doing a collab. I love when things come together naturally. Now she should have more followers for her twitch.
That’s nice if ur wanting to just tour Korea or if your young college student or if ur single or a couple that wld be perfect too! Especially for the younger people that maybe can’t afford too much that wld be perfect! That’s nice! I like how clean and respectful they are too!
Awesome video! I would live there. Its cheap and has all the necessities. Its definitely better then living on the streets. Free food, laundry, WIFI... I'll be grateful to live here if I'm on a budget.
Small studio apartments are the most affordable, but you only get so much space that you always have to practice your surroundings before you really know the place firsthand.
Jimmy, your life and your friends are such fun! You should run tours for us fans to come and see your home and have a good time. I would pay several dollars for that!
Hey bro, you have such a nice chemistry with this girl and you look so organic. Plus she has a sense of humor and seems to be a really good person to hang out with. Not talking about her being caring. Try her out
i wish they had these cheap basic rooms in the west. these probably keep a lot of people off the streets. if you're a student or a low earner on a tight budget, what more do you need? Though this set up could only work in places like Korea or Japan. These cheap rooms would attract nothing but trouble in America and other western countries.
I remember watching a similar video done years ago showcasing these tyles of living quarters and it was very fascinating to hear how much they get to share but at the same time how much you get to save. Definitely a very interesting concept to decrease various overhead of housing.
Oh and the gamer girl too, she streams, she speaks English, she cleans, she cooks, she is just perfect for you Uncle Jimmy. I hope that this is the beginning of another Kdrama
Not mentioning this to annoy people who love living in South Korea, but just for general info: Here in Batumi, Georgia, I can get a 30th story studio apartment fully equipped for 300 USD a month or even less. Includes a washing machine, AC, etc. And that's in spite of the ongoing massive influx of investors. Several more skyscrapers are under construction. However, if I were younger and had a decent-paying job in Seoul I could see myself living in one of these while building my investment portfolio. I definitely encourage people to live frugally and reach their retirement goals. They're going to be increasing the retirement age everywhere, but your personal portfolio belongs to YOU. So, save now and you may choose to "retire" at 50-55-60, instead of having to struggle until 65-70 or so. Gosiwon is cool, but as an online worker I would just move to the Korean countryside or a small town and probably get an amazing deal!
This remembers me of my time in a Goshiwon during my trip to Seoul !!!😅 I was constantly afraid to hit my knees on the wood when I went to sleep🤣 But it was such a vibe.😇
Thanks for visiting our Goshiwon!! Let’s go to watch a football (I mean ‘soccer’) game together next time!! 😎😎⚽️⚽️
That's the girl he met at an internet cafe
@@yugiohmaster6335 technically yes , but ''i think'' they met before and jimmy tried to introduce her by her passion 😁
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Which Dongnae is this in?
$175 seems reasonable. It is like $6 per day for a place to sleep, wash, get on the internet, etc. The basic stuff.
Indeed, if one does not fear claustrophobia.
Roof overhead, bed, tv, internet, bathroom, washroom, food, and laundry for $6 a day. That is extremely reasonable!!!
@@pierce6635 Yea, I pay as much for internet as they do for the whole abode😆
@@applemauzel my internet alone is 76$ a month. If I could get this in the US i would jump with joy
don´t forget rice and kimchi included. i would say is better than being on the streets.
She's so adorable. I like how she respects the residents even though they're probably really poor and down on their luck... desperate enough to live in a cramped room the size of a small closet. I'm sure their days are brightened by her bubbly and friendly personality.
she is just a fking janitor ....
she seems very down to earth and genuine. I like her
probably one of the only girls that can match jimmy's energy too
@@kryzword lol true. And shes a football fan, every guy likes a female that is passionate about a sport.
Its funny bc he knew her at a Pc cafe 2 months ago and now they make content together
I think the biggest problem with the space other than the lack of windows and ban on guests (poor people need love too, if not more so) is the thickness of the walls. If the walls were thicker the beds and desks could fold up into them and shelf / drawer space could also be created, leaving room for an office chair and maybe even a sofa. Design can go a long way in making a place more comfortable. Hope they clean that window.
What is amazing about the space is the free laundry, filtered water, rice, kimchi, and rooftop access. I love that they thought about these things because it actually shows that they care (as well as them keeping the building clean and maintained) and aren't there simply to nickel and dime the poor. I love and appreciate that they are trying their best.
Good video over all and hope to see you all make more videos together in the future.
this girl matches your wackiness! more collab with her pls
Seriously! Such a fun pair!
Yes.....she is great to balance Jimmy´s acid humor.....just tell the truth Jimmy.....you are falling in love don´t you????.....
indeed!!
agreeee!!!
@@judsontxfokay calm down chief lol
i think if you traveling for like 1-3 months and trying to save some money. this seems like good option since it’s affordable than hotel plus you’ll be away most of the time exploring the city
Facts
Gosiwon was originally a place for people who came from the countryside to study in Seoul to take exams.
This test is very difficult, so you will need to study most of the day.
So, everyone stays quiet for those studying.
The Gosi Examination refers to a high-level national examination, which was previously reserved for level 5 civil servants.
If you pass this exam, you can become a high-ranking civil servant.
There are three types of examinations: administration, judiciary, and foreign affairs.
Even now, it is a Korean system that allows even poor people to become high-ranking public officials if they pass this exam.
Oh thanks for explaining
I get good vibes from this goshiwon. God bless her and her parents. Looks like they're good people who wanna help the residents, judging from the vibes I'm getting
What is your problem bringing religion into this. You do know that more than half of Koreans don't believe in any religion right. Why don't you stop acting like the entire world believes in your Christian God. It's people like you that destroy societies because of some fake skydaddy.
No ya for sure and she was clowning on the room for how small it is and also for that price and how clean it is it's literally a great product way better than being homeless
@@Bob1332s the dorm room I stayed at my 10 years in the US is only 4x bigger but at $1000 per month with also shared bathroom and no free food. I'd say this is a very honest living service suited for students and people who are trying to get by. Students can study and do work in libraries and use the space to sleep.
LOL on "god bless her parents". Her parents are making money off the poor. It is a business.
@@romulanwarbird6600 parents are also cleaning the shit off the toilets and showers for the “poor” working as their janitors there’s far worse “rich take from poor” out there
Hi from Indiana USA. My first bump at your video. Im an Asian Am senior who have been in the US for over half a century. But I have not forgotten my poor roots from RP. So this is like a blast in the past and memory lane walk for me, and I’ve enjoyed watching it so much. In fact I couldn’t stop laughing at both your quirky commentaries.
When one is poor with a goal, there is no such thing as inconvenience. One does what it takes to get out of it to move up to a better standard of life. So very penny counts. This apartment has generous free amenities that can really pile up someone’s ability at saving.
Thanks for this video. To some young people just starting out, youre doing critical public service to them which they could appreciate. Imagine if you are desperate at trying to find a place to live affordably in a big city where everything is so cost-prohibitive. A Godsend indeed.
I remember looking at Goshiwons in Busan and they were like $300-400 a month back in 2013, so this one is a great deal. The thing about Korea is there are so many 24 hour / late night spaces outside your home, (like PC rooms, cafes , restaurants) all you really need your apartment for is sleeping.
I think this $175 is price for Koreans only.😁
Yep it’s the same in big cities in Japan.
Man, I feel like I've lived in a cave my whole life in Texas. Never knew these places existed.
$175 is about 250,000 won, which is very cheap even 10 years ago. Now, the prices in Korea are so high that I can't believe there is a $175.00 Gosiwon.
I lived in a very affordable neighborhood outside of Seoul for about two months 10 years ago, and it cost about $200 at that time.
Also, in certain areas of Busan or Seoul, the examination center itself is about the same price as the surrounding studio apartment because of tourists or test takers (people who go to the camp academy to take the national exam).
It might be a little awkward because it's a translator, so please understand :)
I've just watched the video again. The place where that gosiwon is located is similar to the area I visited 10 years ago. (The area is called Gyeonggi-do, surrounding Seoul.)
The buildings and facilities are old, but I can feel that they are managed incredibly neatly, even if they weren't, $175 is a reasonable price, and it seems like a very good condition because the boss cares a lot about it.
actually that’s a great deal. Price includes all utilities, maintenance, fully furnished and I believe some free food.
That rice and kimchi have probably saved someone from starvation.
Normally a person's personality doesn't shine through in a secondary language, but she is super entertaining to just listen to.
they are both speaking a secondary language lol
@@tranzitosu4478 what? That's exactly the point
@@leonardoak4449 the first comment talked about her, not both, thats all, cause his english is pretty nice, maybe the comment thinks he is not korean
I would actually argue the opposite. Often times, if a language is more naturally expressive, someone can show their personality even more.
Shes actually hot with that personality
So happy to see her on your channel again. You guys really vibe together.
Is she the same girl from korean pc videos, 6 months ago?
@@andrei8458Yes.
yes 😂
On 8:36 it kinda gets me like what this place really are… these days we become like so comfortable with stuff and getting everything we want. But this place is made for people that have like nothing or living at their lowest and they don’t get judge by the owners. This place is like a community and I like it shoutout to the owners and that they make something like this possible.
Thanks that are
I need a place like that.
Yeah that's what they want they want you to live like ants in a hive, oh nothing and be nothing but a cog.
I would say people being frugal. It's an economically savvy way to live.
I love the sarcasm all the way through. Sarcasm is something we Brits do a lot and it’s nice to see other cultures doing sarcasm well too.
It’s nice that her family seem to be genuinely trying to do something good with the place “make it look like a hotel” and giving those who stay there a better standard of living than they may have expected.
agreed! 😁👍
I wish we had something like that in the USA it is very much needed. We have a huge homeless population, and many people could be off the streets. If we had available rooms like this, it's actually really cool
Four more years of the O’Biden administration and all Americans will be living in those.
I agree. Why don't we have this is the USA?
Yeah but people would ruin it if they had that kind of thing here in the US. It would all be destroyed by people.
Your probably correct unfortunately 😢
People in the US aren't as good as Koreans :)
One thing I like about Korea is that there are cheap living options. Not just goshiwon, but in many cities you can get studio apartments for dirt cheap as well. They aren't great places, but they are better than having to live with roommates or in hostels like in my home country, Canada, where in many cities there isn't even the option of small cheap living spaces.
I’m in Ontario and I just found a place last month that is like a studio. I have a bathroom, bedroom and a half kitchen (only fridge so I use a toaster oven, hot plate, rice cooker, deep fryer, air fryer and slow cooker) right next to my bedroom. It’s $1000 a month and to me that seems like a great deal.
@@realsies9387 Yeah, that's rough. I'm from southern Alberta and I remember from 2015-2018 I was able to rent a 2 bedroom house, with a good size yard and a garage for under $1000 per month. I went to Korea in 2018 and came back in 2022. I stayed for 6 months and ended up going back to Korea because I just couldn't afford to live in Canada anymore.
As someone who just rented their first apartment in Seoul, this one hits home! Love that we can rely on Jimmy for on-the-ground reporting like this (particularly the Ninja Turtle's reference) 😂
Haha I would have felt a bit guilty about humoring it, but I give myself a pass because I lived here in the past myself.
@@jimmykimtv does the rent come with a girlfriend
@@Dandontliemore like rent a girlfriend free room
I understand the room seem claustrophobic but its $175 per MONTH!! with free rice, kimchi, detergen, laundry, water to drink, internet, electricity, clean bathroom. I mean if you just traveling or working it just ideal place to sleep. I don't know many goshiwon owner but theirs is the best owner I've ever heard
yeah i agree
Agreed.
Honestly, for the location, wifi, and security alone, $175 is a good price. especially in this economy. i also only ever had good experiences from small family-run businesses.
745 not 175
@@fayaazalibhai4665 huh?
@@fayaazalibhai4665watch the video again :))
@@pichuu7036 its a bot
@@fayaazalibhai4665 It's $175. The video stated $745 is the AVERAGE rent cost for a 1 bedroom apartment in Seoul (which is still insanely cheap by U.S standards).
16:57 whaaa, never knew toaster covers exist!! I can't help the 406, they have everything loll
What a pretty and fun girl. I also like how she is a hard worker for her family. Definitely my kind of girl! We need more Goshiwons in this world that is for sure. Simple but safe shelter to get people off the street even if they only work part time.
Exactly
Alot asian american & there are AMERICAN trying this type of bussiness, 99% it fails
Gorverment & even people say it cruetly, inhumane & torture people, druggies people is human too, poor people is human too,etc..
Gorverment have laws about fire safety problem if place is small & too many people
Gorverment & each city have ZONING LAWS as well, which is hard for this type of bussiness
But BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS... you might deny & wont accepts but facts is facts.
Alot of student & druggies addict rentals & even normal rentals is DIRTY, LOUDLY & STEALINGS!!
They gonna throwing shitty stuff arounds, when theyre drunk or high on drugs theyre screaming like zombies, throw stuff in toilets & sinks, vomits & invite their gf/bf or sex partners stay over night.
There are fews ASIAN AMERICAN is inspirits this type of bussiness & try to open goshiwon in US & CAN, AUSTRALIA, it all fk up so bad so terribles.
Even student rentals is wild as hell, parties & drunk & vomits on grounds, brings strangers into the house & have loudly sex.
You think no one in US try this, there are white & black & asian american try this type, it not easy & not workings.
It only working in ASIA country for a reason
Get out of your bubbles!!
The introvert's/recluse's dream home lol as someone who basically now lives out there room I see this as an absolute W, better than no home at all and comes with basic necessities and free food?!? Also when I see people like you 2 around the world it gives me hope for the future and helps me still believe in true love & happiness in this universe
I'm an introvert too, but I meed somewhere to put all my shit. I own more than 6 things.... 😂😂😂
Please do more colabs with her, you guys have the same energy and it is so fun to watch haha
I've seen a few of your vids and this one made me subscribe. Your honesty made me realise just how humble you are. You are a genuine human and that's hard to come by. You have my respect.
oh, it's that chill gamer girl 👍
The comment I was looking for!! I knew she looked familiar! She's the gammer girl he met a few months back doing a PC room video.
@@bklyngirl913 I think they clicked. good for them
zamzooong!
the discord zone girl 😅
Yea yea.. I remember her... 👍
Things like this makes people humble. Everyone should be grateful everyday.
"Even at poverty level, We still take care of ourselves"
Literally the story of my life hahaha ^ ^
Always doing as much beauty as possible with as little as possible!!~
All home treatments!~
Daily commitment and persistence is key to maintaining beauty!!~
Any treatments you recommend to keep beauty? ~
This is so nice! This residence is lovely actually. I love the family working together. Thank you for hosting thank you to the parents that own the building for allow the cameras in to share this as well. ❤
honestly this video was one of the best video u ever posted because its whole different kind of it
Instead of being ashamed of her place she brags about it then laughs covering her mouth realizing the absurdity I love her❤
Goshiwon are pretty decent. It has security and free basic needs: rice, ref, water, has a clean common toilet and bath. All good. We can thrive here!!!
Korea also has other housing solutions that are cheap such as 24 hour spas/gyms where you can sleep overnight in a common room and put a mat down for 7 usd/night. They have everything you need such as internet computer room, restaurant or vending machines and of course, lockers and gym/spa/shower facilities.
Love the insightful contents. Your guys going above and beyond with this one.
Coming from another family owning several rental property of same need and above, her family were graceful to manage the amnesties with such hotelier mindset✨
The guy in 406 is that level 100 MC just going around completing side quests around the goshiwon.
I like Yummy's vibe. She gives off a natural vibe on camera
Living in place like this is my dream. Even if i had enough money to afford normal apartments, i still would try this as good memory lol
175 isn't that bad for a working person that just needs sleep, TV, food and internet /aircon and heat
And a little bit of a depression
fr, i can live there. esp with all the free stuff as well
@@andra9694in times like this is a complimentary gift no matter where you go tbh.
WTF is aircon?
@@hellodddd33134 air conditioner
Probably one of my favorite videos ive seen! Thank you Jimmy!!
Thank YOU for the support! I was worried that people might not like this room tour content, but I'm glad it's doing well
@@jimmykimtv of course man! Im honored to support thy presence.
Great vibes between you and this girl. She seems funny and genuine…
This by far has been one of your best Collabs ! Love the rest, but the energy in this one was dope!
Lived in goshiwons for years as a student. I honestly loved it as I like small rooms and it makes me feel safe. The only downside was most of the places has no windows, so if a fire starts.....your dead! but except that, I loved it. Mostly free rice, ramyeon and kimchi. yum
We desperately need accommodation like this in London. One thing I miss about my time in Seoul is my Goshiwon. My Goshiwon had it's own shower too. And it was so cheap compared to literally anything else here in London that you can rent.
Won't work in western countries . people simply don't respect each other's privacy, coupled with poor behavior will make communal rental places like this into trash
Alot asian american & there are AMERICAN trying this type of bussiness, 99% it fails
Gorverment & even people say it cruetly, inhumane & torture people, druggies people is human too, poor people is human too,etc..
Gorverment have laws about fire safety problem if place is small & too many people
Gorverment & each city have ZONING LAWS as well, which is hard for this type of bussiness
But BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS... you might deny & wont accepts but facts is facts.
Alot of student & druggies addict rentals & even normal rentals is DIRTY, LOUDLY & STEALINGS!!
They gonna throwing shitty stuff arounds, when theyre drunk or high on drugs theyre screaming like zombies, throw stuff in toilets & sinks, vomits & invite their gf/bf or sex partners stay over night.
There are fews ASIAN AMERICAN is inspirits this type of bussiness & try to open goshiwon in US & CAN, AUSTRALIA, it all fk up so bad so terribles.
Even student rentals is wild as hell, parties & drunk & vomits on grounds, brings strangers into the house & have loudly sex.
You think no one in US try this, there are white & black & asian american try this type, it not easy & not workings.
It only working in ASIA country for a reason
Get out of your bubbles!!
This is awesome. 🤩I would hope that in Finland we would have those too cos we have minimal limits how small your appartment can be and it is 20 m3 and 16 to students, and those are hard to come by. So cheapest rent is about 300€😢
Yummy is definitely a plus on the channel, so humble of her to take time from her uber popular twitch stream to clean and hang out with our uncle JImmy
Instead of being homeless, this option is really good to have for low income people.
Their family that owns the Goshiwon tries their best to provide a respectable way of living given what they have -- even providing free rice & kimchi (can be a meal already and save you from hunger if you realy don't have money left), wifi, laundry with free detergent, own personal mini ref and tv. You can just go to a library during the day to study or go to work, and still have a decent and safe shelter to come home to at night.
When she said "Mom said we need to be like a hotel", i admired them coz they want to give a decent place to stay with the structure that they have. I wish you all the best in your Goshiwon. ❤ and this is a really nice video!! So interesting and entertaining to watch. More please! ❤
Take Yummy out to an all you can eat place some time!!! I love that she's back, the way that you met her was awesome, too. I love that you're so personable, you invite people back and they always agree, like Sunjin, Rie, and now Yummy. If you invited me to hang out I'd 100% say yes. Hanging out with Uncle Jimmy would be a dream come true
I love the cozy atmosphere in this small apartment/hotel! I love that the owners are the maintenance and that the tenants are all so respectful of the common space. I believe that a small town feeling is here and if I am visiting the area, I would enjoy a stay!
Really good for cheap housing. Honestly amazing compared to options in other parts of the world. Free food and utilities, you gotta pay for that separately in other countries.
No it’s not, you get depressed after
@@elliescozyy303 You will be even more depressed if you don't have a place to live in and free food.
i love your personality so much jimmy it’s just funny
😊 I'll show more of it in my videos
The window has some mould - it's a nature room, people are afraid of leaving alone so they have some friends.
The trees are sideways on this wallpaper - it's art.
I love her marketing skills 😄
SHES SO AWESOME JIMMYY shes my fave friend youve brought on the channel so far, ur humor flows together so well
Never heard of a goshiwon before (I'm in Canada). It's not so bad and very reasonably priced. At least the tenants are not homeless and out on the streets. The tour was very interesting and fun, and you both speak very good English! Good luck!
I love her vibe and your pairing together, Jimmy! More videos together please!
*Not all go gosiwon are like this!!* Years ago before living in Korea I went there for a vacation, a long vacation… stayed for 2 months. Staying that long in hotels would just not be possible and I knew about gosiwon before I went. I had some help searching for and reserving a room from a Korean speaker. When I got there the pictures were deceiving, it was so dirty and you definitely don’t understand just how small it is until you get there. I stuck it out as I only stayed a month then stayed with a friend in busan, and used air bnb in Jeju and Seoul afterward. It really is just a place to sleep temporarily, it’s nice to see how well your friends family maintains theirs but as a kinda warning to any foreigners planning a vacation you really should visit the site beforehand if you’re looking to stay in a gosiwon.
Thank you uncle Jimmy and aunt Yummy. It was a nice video! I will definitely visit this place if I will be on a budget in Seoul
Yikes! That mold going on the window shades is scary! Sounds like they are renovating. Good luck!
I'd pay an extra 100 for the room with the opening window. That's a game changer for your sanity. It seems like theres not neighbors beside it.
It’s good to keep it from feeling like a jail cell haha
This was lowkey the best advertisement Ive seen in my life 😆
Goshiwon ❌
Strangers from hell ✅
That drama gave me so much stress
😅😅😅😅
Oh you have taste
That's a good series.
Do u guys know of any similar k drama
invite her more to your videos please, the way u guys teasing each other is fun to watch, and she is pretty btw
This type of business is quite common around the world. Some will simply call them dormitory or room rentals. What surprises me the most is the lack of egress windows (in case of a fire) and the size. As in my jurisdiction a (bed) room can't be window less nor smaller than 81 sq ft.
The lay out is very 2 dimensional, most places now rise the bed (4-5 ft of the ground) and offer a work desk and more storage underneath. By elevating the bed you end up adding almost 15-20sq ft and they could thicken the walls (insulation/soundproofing) without losing more living space.
One small thing which will make a real improvement, change the wardrobe door hinge to the side near the wall so that it is easier to access. These rooms are the lifeline of many and it is good to see the owners making up a real effort to keep the place clean and decent despite the low low rent so that they are not living in slum conditions. Keep it up.
She is so pretty and I love her enthusiasm can't help but love her
In the United States these are called boarding houses or group homes and some of them rent rooms from $50 a month to $1,050 a month. Thanks for the neat video.
Locker 420 heheheh. Glad to see Yummy back for another video! Also....average rent in Korea is still cheaper than in my small city in the US 😭
Haha we also don't make nearly as much as small town people in the US 😅 and an average room is TINY
@@jimmykimtv that’s true, the studios seem to be much smaller
@@jimmykimtvHi Jimmy! Thanks for making this video! I’d love to know where this is located to make a comparison.
저는 지금 사당동 Beaver House/비버하우스 고시원에 있어요. 사당동은 위치가 너무 좋은데 다른 곳도 알아보고 싶어요.
NYC 에서 온 교포입니다. 나는 여기에 몇 달 동안 있어요.
For someone working day in and out this is actually solid. A sacrifice no doubt but can help you get back on your feet with the low cost per month
9:30 "micro-organism friends"
Well that's one way to put it! hahahaha ^ ^
I always have so much mould in my bathroom and I really never thought of it that way!!~
Crazy how you ran into this girl randomly in a internet cafe, and now you're doing a collab. I love when things come together naturally. Now she should have more followers for her twitch.
She's so down to earth and a good daughter. Inspiring
shes a keeper. 7 years in China and i never met a soul like that. Went to the wrong country.
@@shadowmod3those girls are everywhere. You just met wrong people
"Thank God Koreans don't steal." That cracked me up more than it should have XD
So amazing to see that you make friends when shooting videos, and doing collabs with them as well!
That’s nice if ur wanting to just tour Korea or if your young college student or if ur single or a couple that wld be perfect too! Especially for the younger people that maybe can’t afford too much that wld be perfect! That’s nice! I like how clean and respectful they are too!
Yummy's personality is awesome😂
Very nice and reasonably priced the place , I enjoy watching both of you. Wishing you every success in the days ahead
Awesome video! I would live there. Its cheap and has all the necessities. Its definitely better then living on the streets. Free food, laundry, WIFI... I'll be grateful to live here if I'm on a budget.
"Even at poverty level, we still take care of ourselves"😂😂.. Now that's funny.
That goshiwon looks way better than those in the documentaries that I watched even the cheapest one
Small studio apartments are the most affordable, but you only get so much space that you always have to practice your surroundings before you really know the place firsthand.
Thanks!
Wow! Thank you, Mr. HottoShotto!!! 😊 I'll save this for my next trip for content
Why is bro here? He deserves the top place
16:15 the joke about ramen is a riff on the Korean version of "Netflix and chill." In Korean, 라면 먹고 갈래 (Wanna go eat ramen?)
We need more Jimmy and Yummy content 👀
Jimmy, your life and your friends are such fun! You should run tours for us fans to come and see your home and have a good time. I would pay several dollars for that!
Hey bro, you have such a nice chemistry with this girl and you look so organic. Plus she has a sense of humor and seems to be a really good person to hang out with. Not talking about her being caring. Try her out
I wonder if the neighbors complain whe someone is having sex
Try her out, yikes she is human being. That’s so disrespectful
It’s the way he compliment the lady host for assisting her mom 😊
i wish they had these cheap basic rooms in the west. these probably keep a lot of people off the streets. if you're a student or a low earner on a tight budget, what more do you need? Though this set up could only work in places like Korea or Japan. These cheap rooms would attract nothing but trouble in America and other western countries.
0:12 yes I'm behind you
It's awesome they have such affordable places to live.
I remember watching a similar video done years ago showcasing these tyles of living quarters and it was very fascinating to hear how much they get to share but at the same time how much you get to save. Definitely a very interesting concept to decrease various overhead of housing.
8:48 I love the jokes that you randomly sneak in so much lol
Oh and the gamer girl too, she streams, she speaks English, she cleans, she cooks, she is just perfect for you Uncle Jimmy. I hope that this is the beginning of another Kdrama
Not mentioning this to annoy people who love living in South Korea, but just for general info:
Here in Batumi, Georgia, I can get a 30th story studio apartment fully equipped for 300 USD a month or even less.
Includes a washing machine, AC, etc.
And that's in spite of the ongoing massive influx of investors.
Several more skyscrapers are under construction.
However, if I were younger and had a decent-paying job in Seoul I could see myself living in one of these while building my investment portfolio.
I definitely encourage people to live frugally and reach their retirement goals.
They're going to be increasing the retirement age everywhere, but your personal portfolio belongs to YOU.
So, save now and you may choose to "retire" at 50-55-60, instead of having to struggle until 65-70 or so.
Gosiwon is cool, but as an online worker I would just move to the Korean countryside or a small town and probably get an amazing deal!
I stayed in a goshiwon for two years. I will NEVER do that again. After a while, you'll lose your mind.
These two would make a great couple, the vibe is there and they look good together!
I would love to live somewhere like this, minimal and cheap I could save a lot this way. I don't think anything comes close in the UK
the amenities itself is quite good. even if you used this room as a work space, its actually quite well to just use the amenities.
We need a documentary about the mysterious man 406
This remembers me of my time in a Goshiwon during my trip to Seoul !!!😅 I was constantly afraid to hit my knees on the wood when I went to sleep🤣 But it was such a vibe.😇
Damn bro Jimmy got the prettiest friends
Love how Yummy doesn’t take herself seriously. She’s fun