Now I see why a lot of South Koreans come to the Philippines and live there eventhough Philippines is a poor country. Clearly, money is not everything. They may be well-off yet depressed. In the Philippines, majority are poor to middle class, yet are more happier
I hate to say this, but the Koreans who go to live in the Philippines aren't going there to pursue happiness, but rather to exploit its corruption. Organized criminals can operate outside of the South Korean jurisdiction, and the Philippines authorities have better deniability by taking bribes from foreign groups. I was very disappointed to learn about this situation because the Philippines have even bigger of a serious problems with corruption, and the last thing they need is more of it from overseas. Being poor is one thing, but allowing foreign criminals to operate in the country just because they bring in money will only make them poorer in the long run.
@@deadmanwalking93 yeah but as far as I know the target victims of those South Koreans who organize crimes outside the South Korean jurisdiction like the Philippines are their fellow South Koreans too, so I don’t give a damn.. it can’t be deny that eventhough they are rich they are still miserable, that’s why South Korea is on top when it comes to Suicide rate and that’s a fact
@@salve1185 I agree with you, and you brought up a very important point that South Koreans of the criminal elements in the Philippines target other South Koreans, and this is why I pointed out that the Philippines authorities have a better deniability by taking bribes from South Korean criminals, because Philippines citizens tend to overlook Korean on Korean crimes. If you have public officials who are willing to take bribes from foreign groups, it is because they don't have a problem with the idea of bribery in general. This means they will dole out special favors and privileges to anyone as long as the price is right. It is just that it is easier for the public officials (not just in the Philippines, but anywhere in the world) to get away with taking bribes from foreign groups, since it is easily overlooked and does not get scrutinized as closely. Nevertheless, this still harms the Philippines citizens, albeit indirectly, since corruption gets not only reinforced, but goes unchecked. Corruption is a serious problem that hinders average citizens of the country to develop themselves, and to pursue better quality of life. For instance, how can an average citizen meant to create something valuable and start a business and make it grow for export when the corrupt authorities ensure that the already wealthy and powerful get more rich and powerful? Can a hard working, determined citizen of average status take a bank loan with a fair interest rate? Would anyone even want to start a business in a place where corrupt officials let certain criminals are free to operate as long as they pay enough bribes? The last thing the Philippines need is more corrupt public officials whose wealth and power grows by taking foreign bribes. That being said, not all Koreans in the Philippines are criminals, and non-criminal Koreans that move there do so not to seek happiness, but mostly as part of their work in the government (foreign services, military liaisons, arms export etc), business (Samsung, Hyundai etc), or non-government organizations (charitable, religious, educational etc). As they are on TEMPORARY assignments, they do not settle there permanently. Those that seem to have settled there permanently are most likely fugitives from the law (outstanding charges in South Korea), fraudsters who swindled/laundered money out of S. Korea, or a part of the South Korean criminal enterprise. How do I know? They are the only types that have reasons to stay out of S. Korea permanently. Therefore, if you come across a S. Korean in the Philippines you should be very careful because, chances are, they aren't the type that you would want to make friends with. It is disappointing that S. Korea is exporting corruption in the form of these criminals, but it is just the reality of the country's out of control corruption. It is totally unfair to the Philippines to suffer any indirect damage, however small it is, as a result of South Korea's internal problems, especially given that the Philippines has its own share of problems that it must deal with. Also, most Koreans aren't rich; as a matter of fact, I might even go far to say that they are BROKE. The latest household debt to the gross domestic product stands at a bit over 100%, which means most S. Koreans OWE more money than they make. If they have a net position in the negatives, they are far from being rich... They might APPEAR rich, but that is because of the country's problematic obsession with "looks over substance" I must mention that there are many South Koreans that emigrate out of the country to seek happiness, though from my dealings them, they aren't that much happier than when they were back home, as they find themselves dealing with other problems - getting used to new culture and way of life, learning new language, making new social circles, finding jobs, discrimination etc. I know several of them who even returned back to South Korea. At the end of the day, it is up to South Koreans to work out their problems, because seeking happiness by moving overseas is not a guaranteed solution, and it is more or less a form of escapism. However, I can understand their sentiment because corruption has gotten out of control such that an average citizen doesn't have much leverage, and the situation is made worse by the current social division along the political spectrum. My criticism of S. Korea's current situation isn't because I dislike the country, but because of how far the country fell from its grace of being a hard working country even under constant threat of armed conflict. At this rate they are going to see more and more depressed people too demoralized to make much of themselves or to contribute to the society. Either way, I want to see them work out their own problems, and not let their problems affect other countries like the Philippines.
How unfortunate that they are a country of such extremes. Overkill on studying, drinking, beauty standards and work overload. Such a beautiful culture being strangled by an illogical way of living. I hope they can eventually overcome this way of life and become more balanced in mind and spirit.
The rate at bullying there is shocking and that they buy designer stuff on loan is just even more shocking. I love K-pop and K-dramas. Honestly, I'd love to travel there but not for more that two weeks
@brooklyn again bro I was bullied for 10 years in my school in Russia Asked every teacher no one heped My dad was bullied in school as well when he was 16 so he told me to fight I did And I was not bullied anymore Asians have these victim mentality it’s crazy
@brooklyn again like if someone start bullying me now I would give him 3 warnings If he do not listen I will smack him that’s it I won’t be victim anymore But you Asians are so weak it’s crazy
In my own opinion, it’s really stressful more stressful if you’re bullied or not accepted in the society because of your looks. Not all were born too beautiful or handsome like K-pop or K drama actors and actresses. Not all were born genius either. Same thing that you’re not all born with silver spoon. Imagine, how many men or women undergone cosmetic or plastic surgeries just to become like K-pop or K drama look a like. I think we need to accept some realities versus the fantasy mind world. Love you all.
i have an average job, married an average wife, drive an average car, live in an average house, and associate with average friends. And I couldn't be happier, go figure.
South Koreans are still in survival mode. I believe it’s a coping mechanism that mentally prepares them for life’s setbacks and disregards momentary happiness because feelings of joy become a distraction. The mindset is survival not happiness.
@@karolkupec2044 duly noted. However, no country is completely safe. Life itself is a battleground but proper mental health is acknowledging that life’s benefits outweigh the risks. There’s no point in survival if there’s no passion for life. Stay healthy and safe.
@@karolkupec2044 true but i believe SK has more than enough ammunition+ manpower+ strong international relations for that to happen. Why force the military mindset on all the citizens? Survival mode is healthy, not depressing and exhausting. Seriously, there was a news where some pharmacies were running out of antidepressents 🙁
Balance and happiness requires a lot of courage. Being yourself instead of being what the society demands you to be requires a lot courage. I hope Korea finds genuineness, happiness, and balance that are not based on money and outward appearance.
I have friends who study and work in South Korea. My classmate here in Canada is also an immigrant from there. His country along with Japan take turn among the top countries with suicides. And this is what he told me and the reasons why he escaped. Koreans don't take failure as an option. Their ego and self respect are at another level. They believe if you work hard enough you will be successful or if you study hard you will be engineer or doctor. They refuse to believe that some people are born with low IQ. So when you fail you will be judged not good enough. When you're out, people will judge what car you drive, the way you dress, what brand designer clothes you wear, your hairstyle...You end it up spending lots of money for clothes to gain their artificial respect. South Korean hierarchy is like in medieval era. Your boss and your supervisor are always right. You can't say NO to them even you're right. Sometimes I wonder they work their asse* up to be rich, developed, constantly competitive and 30,000 Koreans killing themselves per year. Is it worthwhile?
This is how the country developed from one of the poorest country in the world, poorer than Ethiopia into one of the richest country in only 60 years. In recent history, South Korea is the only country to have done that.
@@michaellim4165 at the cost of having one of the most low birth rates ever, having an elder population and lesser youth, high suicides. More and more migrate every year. Pay a heavy price for a heavy gain. Not worth it. And it's GDP is still not that good. So? That's why always go at your own pace .
@wabisabi GDP is not that good? From where the country stood not even 20 years ago to what it is today, I'd say they are doing an amazing job, let's not even talk about the last 70 years which is unheard of in history as going from one of the poorest country in the world to one of the richest in 3 generations time.
@@michaellim4165🤦again the same bs. Have you been to Korea? Or live there? Do you even know what's happening? No. You're just a parrot saying that stats from the news. The 'rich' country you talk about is just the top 2% of the population in the main city that lives in complete prosperity. The Chaebol families. Other than that all Koreans struggle on a daily basis to make ends meet. The economic gap between the poor and rich is huge. Extreme fucking huge. To the point that the middle class and poor have STOPPED deciding to raise a child AT ALL. As it is too expensive to raise a child in Korea. They're becoming an old country. The corruption and scandals that exist are boundless. The law system too is bribed ( by chaebol families) so there isn't fair justice to the middle class. Lmao.
@@_ashmason007 The total global nominal GDP is about $84 trillion as of 2020, and the world's per capita GDP is still only about $11,000 now. If you are living around the standard median income in Korea, this is an upper class who earns more than three times the global median income. Minimum wage workers may think they do not enjoy a human life, but they are among the 2 billion people around the world in that they earn 180% of the world's median income. At this point, you can eat meat side dishes, throw away clothes when they are damaged, take a shower every day, wash laundry with a washing machine, sleep in bed, freely use the Internet on your personal computer, and on average, change your smartphone once every two to three years. This life is a life that only 1 billion to 2 billion people can enjoy on Earth, where 7.9 billion people live. Even though people receive the minimum wage in Korea. Birth rate, elderly population, suicide rate? It is trivial compared to other countries' problems. For your information, I'm a person who receives the minimum wage in Korea, but there's no problem eating and living. I don't know which country you're from, but don't talk about other countries recklessly. Korea is an internationally recognized "advanced country."
Sad to think that a lot of people, including non-Koreans think life is all about Kpop and Kdrama.... I mean really? There is so much to life than trying to imitate stars whose real life does not match up to tv/movie life. Believing in this mantra can really make people depressed and disappointed!
I teach in S. Korea, and I always tell my students it's okay to not be perfect. They just took a test, and some of them did so poorly. I asked them if they tried their best. If they said yes, then I told them I was proud of them. And then some were honest and said no. 😂 and I was like, "Yeah, I can tell." But the stories these kids tell me about how their parents scream at them or make them study for hours on end just for getting 1 question wrong brings tears to my eyes. I keep telling them they aren't AIs. Some believe it, but others don't. And my heart aches for those who can't accept anything less than perfect.
as someone from japan, i hate how people see asia, especially South korea and Japan only as kpop (for korea) and anime, i wish people would see the truth like getting overworked and the strict beauty standards taking away all your confidence, its very sad.
@@user-zv7jc1vx3d absolutely that is entertainment, entertainment is made to look shiny and perfect. Human life even those who make those or the normal people, thats not the truth. We as humans have to look past all the stereotypes of the culture and acknowledge one another as humans.
@@user-zv7jc1vx3d we should not generalized, I grew up watching animes yet, maybe growing up under pressure myself, in Peru, I get a way to hold on through hobbies like reading mangas and listening j rock, k pop, etc... I've never idealized how a country could be, as, for example, reading some mangas I found out the theme of depression very often, so I use to think to myself "maybe the author knows that feeling so that's why it's explained so well". I live facing prejudices against my person since I moved overseas, I faced depression such as a young teen and year near to young adulthood, I found my hold on strength tbanks to this hobbies that makes me met people or know about people who was facing similar situations. Prejudices are just closed doors, we eed to let them ope to connect with others and help each other, it could be directly or not, it helps in both ways, I'm still here thanks to indirectly connections with people that just exist and existed and I'm grateful to them as, in a way or another his existence touch mine and helped me to stand up, once again.
The weird thing is that whenever I feel down and overcome by my depressive moods watching koreans make me feel so much better. Shows like Running Man or BTS being funny videos always light up my mood like nothing else can. How strange is that?
@@aly6192 TW You shouldn't compare your life to others Even tho,i would be lying, i suffer from dark thoughts for 7 years, and my country is surprisingly higher in svicide rates than in India
I lived in S. korea for two years. Beauty and social status is a huge thing in Korea. During winter, I will wear a beanie and everyone will stare at me. Koreans don’t wear hats in the winter. Also, Koreans dont zip up their jackets. I love the food there, it’s cheap and yummy. Unfortunately, it’s true that koreans are too focused on money and success.
Urbanization always leads to more depression and suicide. People were not designed to live in such close proximity to others. People who live in rural areas are much happier than their city counterparts. People in smaller towns tend to have closer ties and stronger relationships with neighbors. A reason specific to Korea that is leading to more depression is that they cheated their way to prosperity. Following the end of the Korean war, the country was devastated and one of the poorest in the world. In order to bring the country quickly out of poverty many japanese educated Koreans took power in South Korea. They brought with them a system designed to support specific families in several key industries. Companies like Samsung and Hyundai were formed during this time. The government poured money into lifting up these families and helping them form conglomerates. This helped these companies rise and eventually compete globally. These families wielded great power. While they helped transform Korea from poorest to one of the richest nations in the world, they also created a system where a young person derived value only from going to college and being hired by one of these conglomerates. Everyone wanted to be employed by Samsung, Hyundai, LG, etc. People looked down on those that labored, those that had skilled jobs like welding or construction. Which meant that few young people would pursue careers in skilled labor jobs. It created a tiered society much like the one that existed prior to the japanese invasion. With highly educated and wealthy at the top and tiers below them based on education level and type of employment. If you live in Korea and you have no education it means that you will find it hard to find a job, have difficulty finding a mate, and be ashamed around peers who have college educations. It's an unenviable situation but then Koreans have always had a caste system. They derive pleasure from seeing themselves as better than others maybe more than people in other countries.
I just came back from there a few weeks ago. The country is very different from what you see on kdrama and kpop. I lived there several years, and I would not even think about going back there ever again.
@@kkk-hi9fj if you aren't pretty, smart, or rich, people will make fun of you, tease you, and not treat you with respect. People can straighforward come up and say "oh, you might need surgery". Or tell you to that you aren't working hard if you aren't from a prestigious uni or have a good job. Brands are everything. Here people may earn say, 100k, but will spend 80k/70k purely on clothes, makeup, cars, other exoensive assets just to APPEAR to be rich. Then they might secretly eat less, be poor, might not be able to pay their bills, but they will NOT let other their image be hurt. Everyone likes to brag. People older than you need to be treated with respect. They still live the way we used to live when we have dynasties and kings and queens. Your boss/senior is your superior. You need to drink w him. Bow. A couple of bosses like these own entire companies unlike in other parts of the world. If you disagree, you got that resignation letter on your table next day. People only make friendships if they can benefit from you. Malice, jealousy. It's so hard to meet a decent, kind, nice person who doesn't look like their judging you 24 7. We call it hell joseon ( hell on earth)
@@kkk-hi9fj Now this is just if you're a citizen. Say you're a tourist. Unless you're white, you have a high chance of facing racism, colorism, people may not sit w you if you're black even. Korea is v expensive. Even more so if you go to Seoul. If you're fat, or not pretty, you again might get judged. It's also a strictly homophobic country. Also xenophobic. Lol.
@@_ashmason007 wow, I already knew these stuff but now that you described them one by one it's sound even worst. The majory are so superficial and fake. It's very sad.
@@kkk-hi9fj exactly, very sad. Because there are GOOD koreans too, kind, and non judgy, and don't care how you look or how much you earn, but such diamonds get buried under the huge pile of others. It's a shame because they have such amazing culture, food, nature and fashion. If only. Korea as a country would grow 10x more.
I am happy to know that the video ended on a positive note. Things are changing now for the better, and I have Koreans can have more self respect and care towards themselves
That's just in this video, the reality is that there hasn't been positive change. Look at the figures and you will see that the situation continues to be the same in SK.
@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 sorry to hear that...but do you know how special you are? Try to understand yourself better and ask yourself why you have morbid thoughts.Reach out to your family or friends or someone you can talk to.Please love yourself.
@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 I understand you! But I hope you have friends and/or family to talk to. Please stay safe. You are unique. Don't let anyone bullying you. 💜
@@lovedeocampo987 Thank you so much I am just not the good person, just wish i could be what i wanna be , i wanted to seek therapy but i cant walk bc of my weight , my body started to feel broken
@@owoman I totally agree with you ! Some West Europe countries are struggling right now and because of the so called pandemic, we are going to be a dictature soon if nobody dare to speak the truth !!! Anyway being part of the elites is becoming common nowadays. There are rich people and poor people. Nobody is in the middle class anymore !!!
@@Thadnill well not really spain grece and Italy are in a huge crisis many people are very poor most young want to go to canada uk or us in 2020 things got a lot worse since economy of these 3 were depended on tourism in many ways but now its very bad situation
I'm thankful the US takes mental health pretty seriously. I'm moving to Asia next year and hope when there I can be an encouragement to those who are suffering that they are not alone, and that there is help out there.
yay more americans showing the world how superiror their lifestyle is ...... Yeah america takes mental health seriously but only if you have enough cash to pay the charlatans who make you believe that something is wrong with you , Healthcare in the US is the worst in the "developed" World . Please Hollywood troll , can you once stop being such ignorant bastards .
Before I speak, I am a Korean student. (There may be mistranslations in using translators.) And I studied why young people want to immigrate from Korea and why suicide rates are high. The Korean War always celebrates June 25. The Korean War was terrible. Around it were lands destroyed by war, people bleeding, dead families and friends. This immediately creates a social atmosphere in which children must be born on behalf of the dead, leading to a phenomenon called a baby boom. After the baby boom, there were Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. (*The current generation is Generation Z, Generation Alpha.) The baby boomers put pressure on the next generation, Generation X, to get society back on its feet. In this environment, Generation X laid the foundation for political establishment and capital accumulation, which is the first 'freedom' encountered since the war. Following Generation Y, Generation X finally gives birth, and children from Generation X are called Generation Z. As a result, Gen Z's features are quite similar to Gen X's. Generation X will teach Generation Z the social pressure (mostly found in schools and workplaces) to revive a country learned from the baby boomers. This is counterproductive. The research that Generation X, who naturally started studying and studying, demands from Generation Z will lead to the peak of private education called 'academy'. Just as the world has changed, Generation Z has become dissatisfied with this situation, and some analysts say that the suicide rate has increased significantly as friends who have not overcome this social pressure commit suicide. (The stress of preparing retirement measures is sometimes blamed for the rising immigration rates.) In addition, Generation X tends to think that Generation Z should enjoy more freedom (as they were the first generation to experience freedom). This leads to false values that no one but themselves can treat children carelessly in any situation. Some issues have recently become an issue, and it is the reality of Korean society that hitting teachers is popular among certain students and that no action can be taken even if a teacher hits a teacher in class. This is the collapse of the teaching authority and also increases the suicide rate of teachers. In addition to these causes, numerous causes overlap, causing problems such as suicide rate, low birth rate, and depression in Koreans. Please refer to the above as one of many analyses. (It's hard to read because I'm not good at writing, but I hope you like it😉)
Seeing SHINee's Jonghyun funeral photo in the days of the news about TaeMin being forced out of the military because of the harassment and bullying experienced there, with SMEnt releasing a statement which openly declares he will receive proper treatment for depression and panic disorder,hits harder and stronger.
Korea is an amazing country with amazing living standards but unreasonable way of living. It is heaven if you are rich. If you are poor, it is a safer but harder place to live than developed Western countries.
I thought it was difficult living as an expat in South Korea from the West. It's much harder to be a Korean in Korea. I once prevented a despairing Korean man from jumping off a railway bridge. I didn't understand then the social pressures.
I can be the poorest but the happiest person on earth and I would never blame God for it, I'll be more grateful. If only happiness can be shared just like money
Koreans like others are proud people . Look at where they are now within the last 50 years . They are well known for their technology and manufacturing. They introduced Samsung /lg: Kia . K-drama and pop. And the lists goes on . To the world. To keep up with the trends . There is a cost. Which is pressure to come up with another inspiration. The problem is not within the Koreans culture. It’s the fault of the society as a whole . Who is demanding for more output . Like so many companies. Who is greedy . Demanding their staff to provide more output so the ceo can line their own pockets. How sad is that . Which comes back to our korean upbringing . To be part of the success . We need to be smart or attractive. And if u fail in any of these 2 categories. U r considered as a failure. I felt it here in North America.My parents instilled me with the same values . Not just 4 success but to be accepted/respect by others. As an adult i finally realizes the sacrifices my parents have to endure . So I can have a happy & easy life . Thank you Abba & Amma .
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Mental health has to be taken more seriously and help for those who need it. Education in schools and universities etc. Is psychiatry or psychology a career there? If not, it should be.
it's a bit strange , Koreans existed for centuries maybe even thousands of years , they were invaded multiple times , had famines or other serious conflicts , but they always stood their ground , less than a century under american and British influece and the whole Korean society is in self destruction mode .
seeing that pic of jonghyun's funeral :( // i wished bny now people would advocate more about in the industry etc. but time only tells. this is such a reoccurring problem with how they move socially, seems to be such a dark side.
Whenever I’m a star bucks in SK, I look around at all the men and women in designer everything and I wonder: WHERE THE HELL IS THE MONEY COMING FROM? Credit cards are not always a good idea.
@@porrrnesianparrrapio950 No one says or does anything. Korean culture is very suppressed. If you are out on a club and you are walking alone or with a friend any random guy can snatch you.
@@tjpm After I left you that comment, I received on my recommendation a video about s. assault in Korea. And I was shocked by what I saw. Of course, a Korean person was trying to blame the victims "they should learn the language and listen to the news and what is being discussed in Korea should not just sit with forengers next to them"
Well, in order to figure out the solution, they are going to have to start by facing up to the fact that they rank poorly among developed countries in terms of gender equality, and have recently moved even further in the wrong direction by electing a president that rode a wave of antifeminist sentiment among young men to victory.
As an asian I can say ,this is the state of most of the asian countries ... The patern is same , only a few things differ ... Maybe because we bound ourselves to limited courier options ... and 90 percent of people hav same goal. ..so it's obvious we will have extreme competition in everything ... from childhood to adulthood ....
I was thinking that one day India will become like their country but now I understood India is already best in its own .. Despite all problems we have over 50 festivals in India wherein whole village and family member come to celebrate ..... # After 1000 years of persecution on Hindus /Indians by invaders we still have some sorts of spirituality within us .... # jai shree Ram
Christianity goes back really far in India actually. St Thomas the apostle is buried in southern India. Portuguese missionaries were shocked that there were the St Thomas Christians in Southern India 🇮🇳
Again, there is a difference between working hard and working smart/efficiently. It is not worth it to work hard sacrificing one's mental health and life whereas money can work for us. Many academically inclined people are hard working but are not even efficient to themselves.
10 hours a day to study😱😱😱 I'm so glad here in our country it only 4-6 hours a day only (no cram school) for us being a child is once in life time so we enjoy to the fullest. My parent didn't push me to get a higher grade as long as they see I'm study my lesson. Honestly here is more play than study😅😅😅
Philippines may be a third wolrd country but I prefer to live here than living in any other countries, come and visit Philippines and you will know why!
I think this country need to truly come out of this fake world they live in. Beauty, money, colors of skin, and trying to be perfect is not a true world. They do drink alcohol like water, they criticized other heavily themselves instead of trying to truly understand that others peoples have feelings too. Seriously Korea need to start using common sense and realize that they have some very serious problems within theirs minds and hearts.
It’s kinda ironic how westerners love bringing up such topics whenever they’re talking about Korea , Japan or basically any Asian country when they literally live in as fucked up societies as theirs??? Like sure…now we wanna see why so many Americans are depressed in the US??? and let the comment section be flooded with “America is not paradise” kinda comments.
I love the kdrama &pop but unfortunately the dark side of Korea is not as beautiful as the famous Korean suicide, bully in Korea is fierce, competitive life, great prestige and others. I am an Indonesian even though Indonesia is still a developing country but I feel happy because happiness is by being grateful for what God gives & happiness is simple.
Poor them, my country is not rich but we never see suicide as a one way escape to our problem, imagine after you died who will pay for funeral expenses? You will leave only another problem
I do not understand two things. 1. If the whole country consists of idols, doctors and lawyers, who will drive the bus, who will build the houses, repair your water pipes, cut your hair etc. 2. It seems overworking + high unemployment rate (especially in the younger generation) always goes hand in hand and is bad for anyone.
I think I get why bullying is so rampant in Korea…stressed students who literally live in school/cram schools with literally no way of releasing that stress will most likely turn on those that are around them the most. This is just my opinion and obviously there are other factors that can be attributed to this issue.
I agree. I also think that it just a vicious cycle. One that starts at home and continues on into the workforce.... Then back around again. The bullying, efforts to hide criminal activities and abuse are out of control!
I am from one of third world countries. For all those depressed from the first world countries, I want you to go to some third world country and stay for a couple months to study how people from under developed countries are trying to survive day after day with the salary of under 5$/day and facing low standard health care and education system. I'm sure you will never depressed again. If you are from one of the first world countries, I really wish you to appreciate your life.
Nah, what's that? Everybody has to deal with their own problems (all of them matter, there aren't better ones than others). The people from your country instead should stop having children if they barely can afford to feed themselves.
Ok, Sweden is a third world country. Congo is a third world country. Please don't use that outdated terminology. Second world doesn't exist anymore so the third world lost its meaning as well. Anyway, judging from your ability to write on internet, I don't think it's that bad in your country. Remember There are always people in rich nations who can't even effort healthcare. Education is also not everything. When I traveled to poor countries I always saw similar products to my home just for way cheaper prices.
I think this youtuber exaggerated a bit about Koreans. As in other countries, this story is only about a few people. Most of Koreans are living fine. I think that Korean people are diligent, have a high passion for education, support each other with family, relatives, friends, and other people, and live well. The content of this video is too dark and serious. That's not true.
for some years depression has become household trend in many develop countries , take look on commercials of those countries and witch has what kind of ''drugs'' to ''help'
the plce where i adore nd lov i always feel concern of their own life suffering i feel sad really sad😣😣😣😣😣💜💜💜thy dnt hve normal life at all thy expect soo much frm kpoo to kdramaa i m saddnend🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Unrealistic expectation of education and looks is sad😔!..let people be the best version of themselves!...we are all unique and beautiful I our own God given way!!!!!!
I do not make light of mental health issures. I believe every society should do its best to acknowledge the existence of mental health struggles and develop a treatment structure to help alleviate these struggles. But I disagree with portraying this as a specific condemnation of S. Korean society. I am American and I see and hear real examples of people (particularly young people) who became depressed enough to seriously harm themselves. My wife and I along with our friends had to watch our children closely as they grew to ensure they did not fall victims to the false societal programming that can lead a person to serious self-harm. We still watch over them to this day. I believe S. Korean society is experiencing and reacting to the globalization of materialism. Materialism creates an unquenchable thirst for things. It requires of its followers an unrelenting pursuit of the best, the top, the newest, the biggest...etc. It has its own level of "Survival of the Fittess" meaness where winners and losers are designated on the most shallow of measurements-think clothing, cars, houses, income, college degrees (and from which schools), perceived status. For every designated "winner" in this "religion" there are millions of designated "losers." A person can be designated a "loser" even if he/she is actually living the better life in terms of health, peace-of-mind or financially! A financially secure person can be designated a "loser" because he/she is not living in the big house, driving a status car or wearing designer clothing/jewelry. In this system, the financially solid carpenter can be designated the "loser" even though he/she has the better net worth or income-to-debt ratio. The carpenter's sin in materialism is his/her occupation does not have the sufficient perceived societal status. Meanwhile the marketing manager is perceived a "winner" even though he/she has a negative net worth, is leveraged into the next generation and has to borrow money from the carpenter to stay afloat! I hope more people-especially young people-in S. Korea and elsewhere will move toward minimalism as a countermeasure to the effects of materialism. This will help so many people see their true worth. It will help them reject many of the societal traps created by adherence to materialism. When people become better at rejecting materialism they can better direct their life energy. They will increase their ability to make the things in their lives contribute to their pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. This will help shield them from falling into feelings of hopelessness and depression. It will become harder for society to convince them they are "losers."
The trend among young South Koreans toward adopting anti-feminist beliefs is deeply alarming. South Korea has had a serious issue with gender inequality even before this trend began, yet young people (men especially) have somehow decided that it's women and feminism that are to blame for their economic woes. This is not a recipe for a healthy society.
I think it's probably widely purchased in South East and East Asia especially, maybe China, and that counts as the world too. here in the west nobody knows what soju is you're right. I purchased it and it tastes like nothing in my opinion, which is dangerous 😅 easy to get drunk on
I think it is the most consumed alcohol in southeast asia that's why it's said to be popular. Soju can be consumed by single person in one sitting, they drink it through meals (like water). So Maybe they assumed that it is popular because of the sales
Yeah,the actress suffered from postpartrum depression and during c0vid,she took her own life Also, a taekwondo player, i am not sure if that was the sport she played,she was forced to act the certain way and a lot of people knew it and didnt wanna say it and got bullied a lot for it and she couldnt take it anymore unfortunately and her mom asked for an apology
Social norms oftentimes offers luxurious, fancy, fake things that people think is the ultimate way to happiness but in truth it will drains you to the point you will feel helpless, worthless and then boom! That's how evil works,his a liar ,he will promise you everything but in truth he can't gave you this things but only the ones above,the true living God. Happiness is self-worth,self love and a manifestation of God's love. You will be contented in everything,there will be a real peace in you! God bless everyone!
Personally, I think that education is important but to the extent of still having lessons at night and all are just over. It may be their belief that studying hard = success or good university = success, and if that is what the companies or workplaces see then I think you could never find someone's true potential or skill if you only focus on academics or looks, they take looks too seriously and I think they should just enjoy being themselves and focus on having a happy life with the people that love you and you love.
Now I see why a lot of South Koreans come to the Philippines and live there eventhough Philippines is a poor country. Clearly, money is not everything. They may be well-off yet depressed. In the Philippines, majority are poor to middle class, yet are more happier
Not all korean is rich 🤣🤣🤣
@@mrtalakitok9113 the problem is their life standard is too high...they want to look great in front of others....of course that are big pressure...
I hate to say this, but the Koreans who go to live in the Philippines aren't going there to pursue happiness, but rather to exploit its corruption. Organized criminals can operate outside of the South Korean jurisdiction, and the Philippines authorities have better deniability by taking bribes from foreign groups. I was very disappointed to learn about this situation because the Philippines have even bigger of a serious problems with corruption, and the last thing they need is more of it from overseas. Being poor is one thing, but allowing foreign criminals to operate in the country just because they bring in money will only make them poorer in the long run.
@@deadmanwalking93 yeah but as far as I know the target victims of those South Koreans who organize crimes outside the South Korean jurisdiction like the Philippines are their fellow South Koreans too, so I don’t give a damn.. it can’t be deny that eventhough they are rich they are still miserable, that’s why South Korea is on top when it comes to Suicide rate and that’s a fact
@@salve1185 I agree with you, and you brought up a very important point that South Koreans of the criminal elements in the Philippines target other South Koreans, and this is why I pointed out that the Philippines authorities have a better deniability by taking bribes from South Korean criminals, because Philippines citizens tend to overlook Korean on Korean crimes. If you have public officials who are willing to take bribes from foreign groups, it is because they don't have a problem with the idea of bribery in general. This means they will dole out special favors and privileges to anyone as long as the price is right. It is just that it is easier for the public officials (not just in the Philippines, but anywhere in the world) to get away with taking bribes from foreign groups, since it is easily overlooked and does not get scrutinized as closely. Nevertheless, this still harms the Philippines citizens, albeit indirectly, since corruption gets not only reinforced, but goes unchecked. Corruption is a serious problem that hinders average citizens of the country to develop themselves, and to pursue better quality of life. For instance, how can an average citizen meant to create something valuable and start a business and make it grow for export when the corrupt authorities ensure that the already wealthy and powerful get more rich and powerful? Can a hard working, determined citizen of average status take a bank loan with a fair interest rate? Would anyone even want to start a business in a place where corrupt officials let certain criminals are free to operate as long as they pay enough bribes? The last thing the Philippines need is more corrupt public officials whose wealth and power grows by taking foreign bribes.
That being said, not all Koreans in the Philippines are criminals, and non-criminal Koreans that move there do so not to seek happiness, but mostly as part of their work in the government (foreign services, military liaisons, arms export etc), business (Samsung, Hyundai etc), or non-government organizations (charitable, religious, educational etc). As they are on TEMPORARY assignments, they do not settle there permanently. Those that seem to have settled there permanently are most likely fugitives from the law (outstanding charges in South Korea), fraudsters who swindled/laundered money out of S. Korea, or a part of the South Korean criminal enterprise. How do I know? They are the only types that have reasons to stay out of S. Korea permanently. Therefore, if you come across a S. Korean in the Philippines you should be very careful because, chances are, they aren't the type that you would want to make friends with. It is disappointing that S. Korea is exporting corruption in the form of these criminals, but it is just the reality of the country's out of control corruption. It is totally unfair to the Philippines to suffer any indirect damage, however small it is, as a result of South Korea's internal problems, especially given that the Philippines has its own share of problems that it must deal with.
Also, most Koreans aren't rich; as a matter of fact, I might even go far to say that they are BROKE. The latest household debt to the gross domestic product stands at a bit over 100%, which means most S. Koreans OWE more money than they make. If they have a net position in the negatives, they are far from being rich... They might APPEAR rich, but that is because of the country's problematic obsession with "looks over substance"
I must mention that there are many South Koreans that emigrate out of the country to seek happiness, though from my dealings them, they aren't that much happier than when they were back home, as they find themselves dealing with other problems - getting used to new culture and way of life, learning new language, making new social circles, finding jobs, discrimination etc. I know several of them who even returned back to South Korea. At the end of the day, it is up to South Koreans to work out their problems, because seeking happiness by moving overseas is not a guaranteed solution, and it is more or less a form of escapism. However, I can understand their sentiment because corruption has gotten out of control such that an average citizen doesn't have much leverage, and the situation is made worse by the current social division along the political spectrum. My criticism of S. Korea's current situation isn't because I dislike the country, but because of how far the country fell from its grace of being a hard working country even under constant threat of armed conflict. At this rate they are going to see more and more depressed people too demoralized to make much of themselves or to contribute to the society. Either way, I want to see them work out their own problems, and not let their problems affect other countries like the Philippines.
All the romance in kdrama is probably the compensation for the lack of it in their real lives💀
This is correct
You had to say it 😥. It's the truth though. They put in a lot of work to make those films but they often appear superficial to me
Oh yes.... I agree with this.
So true
How unfortunate that they are a country of such extremes. Overkill on studying, drinking, beauty standards and work overload. Such a beautiful culture being strangled by an illogical way of living. I hope they can eventually overcome this way of life and become more balanced in mind and spirit.
Their expectations are sooo high my goodness life is to be enjoyed not to be lived like robots
@etvow I may not live there at the moment but I've heard similar things from Korean friends.
Absolutely correct. Yet, they hold on to thinking that is very toxic for the soul.
I agree…too much of everything. Being perfect every time can put a toll on your mental health.
Same in China
The rate at bullying there is shocking and that they buy designer stuff on loan is just even more shocking. I love K-pop and K-dramas. Honestly, I'd love to travel there but not for more that two weeks
bullying exist everywhere
sadly teachers in most placer aren't tinge anything
you got to fight sometimes
@brooklyn again bro I was bullied for 10 years in my school in Russia
Asked every teacher no one heped
My dad was bullied in school as well when he was 16 so he told me to fight I did
And I was not bullied anymore
Asians have these victim mentality it’s crazy
@brooklyn again like if someone start bullying me now I would give him 3 warnings
If he do not listen I will smack him that’s it
I won’t be victim anymore
But you Asians are so weak it’s crazy
can koreans stop judging people by looks and korean girls stop doing plastic surgery which is basically the same thing
In my own opinion, it’s really stressful more stressful if you’re bullied or not accepted in the society because of your looks. Not all were born too beautiful or handsome like K-pop or K drama actors and actresses. Not all were born genius either. Same thing that you’re not all born with silver spoon. Imagine, how many men or women undergone cosmetic or plastic surgeries just to become like K-pop or K drama look a like. I think we need to accept some realities versus the fantasy mind world. Love you all.
i have an average job, married an average wife, drive an average car, live in an average house, and associate with average friends. And I couldn't be happier, go figure.
Most of those “beautiful Koreans” had plastic surgery…don’t believe the hype…many people feel trapped
Happy Sunday bebosstv
be honest korean actress also not look much beautiful without makeup believe or not your opinion ☺
Makes sense
South Koreans are still in survival mode. I believe it’s a coping mechanism that mentally prepares them for life’s setbacks and disregards momentary happiness because feelings of joy become a distraction. The mindset is survival not happiness.
Past is ever present, N Korea is in state of war with S Korea, Seoul could be seriously destroyed by N Korean artillery. God bless you all
@@karolkupec2044 duly noted. However, no country is completely safe. Life itself is a battleground but proper mental health is acknowledging that life’s benefits outweigh the risks. There’s no point in survival if there’s no passion for life. Stay healthy and safe.
@@karolkupec2044 true but i believe SK has more than enough ammunition+ manpower+ strong international relations for that to happen. Why force the military mindset on all the citizens? Survival mode is healthy, not depressing and exhausting. Seriously, there was a news where some pharmacies were running out of antidepressents 🙁
Balance and happiness requires a lot of courage. Being yourself instead of being what the society demands you to be requires a lot courage. I hope Korea finds genuineness, happiness, and balance that are not based on money and outward appearance.
We are just born to keep economy running.
This is why i think human race should extinct
I have friends who study and work in South Korea. My classmate here in Canada is also an immigrant from there. His country along with Japan take turn among the top countries with suicides. And this is what he told me and the reasons why he escaped. Koreans don't take failure as an option. Their ego and self respect are at another level. They believe if you work hard enough you will be successful or if you study hard you will be engineer or doctor. They refuse to believe that some people are born with low IQ. So when you fail you will be judged not good enough. When you're out, people will judge what car you drive, the way you dress, what brand designer clothes you wear, your hairstyle...You end it up spending lots of money for clothes to gain their artificial respect. South Korean hierarchy is like in medieval era. Your boss and your supervisor are always right. You can't say NO to them even you're right.
Sometimes I wonder they work their asse* up to be rich, developed, constantly competitive and 30,000 Koreans killing themselves per year. Is it worthwhile?
This is how the country developed from one of the poorest country in the world, poorer than Ethiopia into one of the richest country in only 60 years. In recent history, South Korea is the only country to have done that.
@@michaellim4165 at the cost of having one of the most low birth rates ever, having an elder population and lesser youth, high suicides. More and more migrate every year. Pay a heavy price for a heavy gain. Not worth it. And it's GDP is still not that good. So? That's why always go at your own pace .
@wabisabi GDP is not that good? From where the country stood not even 20 years ago to what it is today, I'd say they are doing an amazing job, let's not even talk about the last 70 years which is unheard of in history as going from one of the poorest country in the world to one of the richest in 3 generations time.
@@michaellim4165🤦again the same bs. Have you been to Korea? Or live there? Do you even know what's happening? No. You're just a parrot saying that stats from the news. The 'rich' country you talk about is just the top 2% of the population in the main city that lives in complete prosperity. The Chaebol families. Other than that all Koreans struggle on a daily basis to make ends meet. The economic gap between the poor and rich is huge. Extreme fucking huge. To the point that the middle class and poor have STOPPED deciding to raise a child AT ALL. As it is too expensive to raise a child in Korea. They're becoming an old country. The corruption and scandals that exist are boundless. The law system too is bribed ( by chaebol families) so there isn't fair justice to the middle class. Lmao.
@@_ashmason007 The total global nominal GDP is about $84 trillion as of 2020, and the world's per capita GDP is still only about $11,000 now. If you are living around the standard median income in Korea, this is an upper class who earns more than three times the global median income. Minimum wage workers may think they do not enjoy a human life, but they are among the 2 billion people around the world in that they earn 180% of the world's median income. At this point, you can eat meat side dishes, throw away clothes when they are damaged, take a shower every day, wash laundry with a washing machine, sleep in bed, freely use the Internet on your personal computer, and on average, change your smartphone once every two to three years. This life is a life that only 1 billion to 2 billion people can enjoy on Earth, where 7.9 billion people live. Even though people receive the minimum wage in Korea. Birth rate, elderly population, suicide rate? It is trivial compared to other countries' problems. For your information, I'm a person who receives the minimum wage in Korea, but there's no problem eating and living. I don't know which country you're from, but don't talk about other countries recklessly. Korea is an internationally recognized "advanced country."
1 min silence to those people who think Korean is so perfect with their make believe kpop and kdrama
I don't care about the koreans I only care
Squid game.
Kpop jndustry had suicide cases, that hit so hard worldwide people who use to think that way, of course, new followers didn't mnow about it.
Sad to think that a lot of people, including non-Koreans think life is all about Kpop and Kdrama.... I mean really? There is so much to life than trying to imitate stars whose real life does not match up to tv/movie life. Believing in this mantra can really make people depressed and disappointed!
@@alexa_depphil7542 Stupid answer !!!
@@dadatosu4702 so many western celebrities killed or overdosed on drugs
Merlin Monroe
elvis presly
kurt cobain
jimmy hendriks
do I have to continue
I teach in S. Korea, and I always tell my students it's okay to not be perfect. They just took a test, and some of them did so poorly. I asked them if they tried their best. If they said yes, then I told them I was proud of them. And then some were honest and said no. 😂 and I was like, "Yeah, I can tell." But the stories these kids tell me about how their parents scream at them or make them study for hours on end just for getting 1 question wrong brings tears to my eyes. I keep telling them they aren't AIs. Some believe it, but others don't. And my heart aches for those who can't accept anything less than perfect.
I thought Japan was a sad country but South Korea is ahead of it.
as someone from japan, i hate how people see asia, especially South korea and Japan only as kpop (for korea) and anime, i wish people would see the truth like getting overworked and the strict beauty standards taking away all your confidence, its very sad.
@@user-zv7jc1vx3d anime person in real life
Squid game people
@@user-zv7jc1vx3d absolutely that is entertainment, entertainment is made to look shiny and perfect. Human life even those who make those or the normal people, thats not the truth. We as humans have to look past all the stereotypes of the culture and acknowledge one another as humans.
@@user-zv7jc1vx3d we should not generalized, I grew up watching animes yet, maybe growing up under pressure myself, in Peru, I get a way to hold on through hobbies like reading mangas and listening j rock, k pop, etc... I've never idealized how a country could be, as, for example, reading some mangas I found out the theme of depression very often, so I use to think to myself "maybe the author knows that feeling so that's why it's explained so well". I live facing prejudices against my person since I moved overseas, I faced depression such as a young teen and year near to young adulthood, I found my hold on strength tbanks to this hobbies that makes me met people or know about people who was facing similar situations. Prejudices are just closed doors, we eed to let them ope to connect with others and help each other, it could be directly or not, it helps in both ways, I'm still here thanks to indirectly connections with people that just exist and existed and I'm grateful to them as, in a way or another his existence touch mine and helped me to stand up, once again.
The pressure of being successful is stressing them I guess
Correct
👍
They forgotten that they are human with emotion.
The weird thing is that whenever I feel down and overcome by my depressive moods watching koreans make me feel so much better. Shows like Running Man or BTS being funny videos always light up my mood like nothing else can. How strange is that?
Yeah I love watching BTS being funny too
Because the media doesn’t represent the country
Same
@Mahavir yeah sometimes i watch k-dramas and bts videos and then look into my life and think "wow my life is so boring" and it gets me depressed
@@aly6192
TW
You shouldn't compare your life to others
Even tho,i would be lying, i suffer from dark thoughts for 7 years, and my country is surprisingly higher in svicide rates than in India
I lived in S. korea for two years. Beauty and social status is a huge thing in Korea. During winter, I will wear a beanie and everyone will stare at me. Koreans don’t wear hats in the winter. Also, Koreans dont zip up their jackets.
I love the food there, it’s cheap and yummy. Unfortunately, it’s true that koreans are too focused on money and success.
Urbanization always leads to more depression and suicide. People were not designed to live in such close proximity to others. People who live in rural areas are much happier than their city counterparts. People in smaller towns tend to have closer ties and stronger relationships with neighbors.
A reason specific to Korea that is leading to more depression is that they cheated their way to prosperity. Following the end of the Korean war, the country was devastated and one of the poorest in the world. In order to bring the country quickly out of poverty many japanese educated Koreans took power in South Korea. They brought with them a system designed to support specific families in several key industries. Companies like Samsung and Hyundai were formed during this time. The government poured money into lifting up these families and helping them form conglomerates. This helped these companies rise and eventually compete globally. These families wielded great power. While they helped transform Korea from poorest to one of the richest nations in the world, they also created a system where a young person derived value only from going to college and being hired by one of these conglomerates. Everyone wanted to be employed by Samsung, Hyundai, LG, etc. People looked down on those that labored, those that had skilled jobs like welding or construction. Which meant that few young people would pursue careers in skilled labor jobs. It created a tiered society much like the one that existed prior to the japanese invasion. With highly educated and wealthy at the top and tiers below them based on education level and type of employment. If you live in Korea and you have no education it means that you will find it hard to find a job, have difficulty finding a mate, and be ashamed around peers who have college educations.
It's an unenviable situation but then Koreans have always had a caste system. They derive pleasure from seeing themselves as better than others maybe more than people in other countries.
True. Urbanization is a big problem.
this is a sad result of a society seeking wealth and perfection
this video really needs to be viral and recommended everywhere, mental illnesses are no joke and they must be treated with urgence!
I just came back from there a few weeks ago. The country is very different from what you see on kdrama and kpop. I lived there several years, and I would not even think about going back there ever again.
Why? Was it that bad? I'm curious
@@kkk-hi9fj if you aren't pretty, smart, or rich, people will make fun of you, tease you, and not treat you with respect. People can straighforward come up and say "oh, you might need surgery". Or tell you to that you aren't working hard if you aren't from a prestigious uni or have a good job. Brands are everything. Here people may earn say, 100k, but will spend 80k/70k purely on clothes, makeup, cars, other exoensive assets just to APPEAR to be rich. Then they might secretly eat less, be poor, might not be able to pay their bills, but they will NOT let other their image be hurt. Everyone likes to brag. People older than you need to be treated with respect. They still live the way we used to live when we have dynasties and kings and queens. Your boss/senior is your superior. You need to drink w him. Bow. A couple of bosses like these own entire companies unlike in other parts of the world. If you disagree, you got that resignation letter on your table next day. People only make friendships if they can benefit from you. Malice, jealousy. It's so hard to meet a decent, kind, nice person who doesn't look like their judging you 24 7. We call it hell joseon ( hell on earth)
@@kkk-hi9fj Now this is just if you're a citizen. Say you're a tourist. Unless you're white, you have a high chance of facing racism, colorism, people may not sit w you if you're black even. Korea is v expensive. Even more so if you go to Seoul. If you're fat, or not pretty, you again might get judged. It's also a strictly homophobic country. Also xenophobic. Lol.
@@_ashmason007 wow, I already knew these stuff but now that you described them one by one it's sound even worst. The majory are so superficial and fake. It's very sad.
@@kkk-hi9fj exactly, very sad. Because there are GOOD koreans too, kind, and non judgy, and don't care how you look or how much you earn, but such diamonds get buried under the huge pile of others. It's a shame because they have such amazing culture, food, nature and fashion. If only. Korea as a country would grow 10x more.
if you wanna master what Narcissist or sociopath is, then come to Korea~
I am happy to know that the video ended on a positive note. Things are changing now for the better, and I have Koreans can have more self respect and care towards themselves
@Nandini Nivedita Haha hi again Nandini
That's just in this video, the reality is that there hasn't been positive change. Look at the figures and you will see that the situation continues to be the same in SK.
the problem is their life standard is too high...they want to look great in front of others....of course that are big pressure...
We should make money only enough to live our life happily ... We should not spend all our life to make money.... Then where is the happiness...
Most of the times,i truly dont wanna be alive anymore (:
@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 sorry to hear that...but do you know how special you are? Try to understand yourself better and ask yourself why you have morbid thoughts.Reach out to your family or friends or someone you can talk to.Please love yourself.
@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 I understand you! But I hope you have friends and/or family to talk to. Please stay safe. You are unique. Don't let anyone bullying you. 💜
@@lovedeocampo987
Thank you so much
I am just not the good person, just wish i could be what i wanna be , i wanted to seek therapy but i cant walk bc of my weight , my body started to feel broken
Thats why look up to Europeans...they do know how to enjoy life 😙👌✨
No not at all in my country eastern europe also people depressed and has boring hard jobs with low payment.
@@owoman *west europe* then
@@owoman yeah...its the Western Europe 🙂
@@owoman I totally agree with you ! Some West Europe countries are struggling right now and because of the so called pandemic, we are going to be a dictature soon if nobody dare to speak the truth !!! Anyway being part of the elites is becoming common nowadays. There are rich people and poor people. Nobody is in the middle class anymore !!!
@@Thadnill well not really
spain grece and Italy are in a huge crisis
many people are very poor
most young want to go to canada uk or us
in 2020 things got a lot worse since economy of these 3 were depended on tourism in many ways but now
its very bad situation
Low birth rate, high suicide rate amongst the young. I like Korea and wish the people all the best!
I'm thankful the US takes mental health pretty seriously. I'm moving to Asia next year and hope when there I can be an encouragement to those who are suffering that they are not alone, and that there is help out there.
yay more americans showing the world how superiror their lifestyle is ...... Yeah america takes mental health seriously but only if you have enough cash to pay the charlatans who make you believe that something is wrong with you , Healthcare in the US is the worst in the "developed" World . Please Hollywood troll , can you once stop being such ignorant bastards .
Wow, you are an angel.
May God guide you and bless you.
You can do it!
There are so many people struggling with depression everywhere. In Brazil, it is not different, although our culture is extremely different.
Be brave, you can do it
They should stick to nature. Their ancient culture looks beautiful, no plastic surgery needed
😢
Very well said.
Before I speak, I am a Korean student. (There may be mistranslations in using translators.) And I studied why young people want to immigrate from Korea and why suicide rates are high. The Korean War always celebrates June 25. The Korean War was terrible. Around it were lands destroyed by war, people bleeding, dead families and friends. This immediately creates a social atmosphere in which children must be born on behalf of the dead, leading to a phenomenon called a baby boom. After the baby boom, there were Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z. (*The current generation is Generation Z, Generation Alpha.) The baby boomers put pressure on the next generation, Generation X, to get society back on its feet. In this environment, Generation X laid the foundation for political establishment and capital accumulation, which is the first 'freedom' encountered since the war. Following Generation Y, Generation X finally gives birth, and children from Generation X are called Generation Z. As a result, Gen Z's features are quite similar to Gen X's. Generation X will teach Generation Z the social pressure (mostly found in schools and workplaces) to revive a country learned from the baby boomers. This is counterproductive. The research that Generation X, who naturally started studying and studying, demands from Generation Z will lead to the peak of private education called 'academy'. Just as the world has changed, Generation Z has become dissatisfied with this situation, and some analysts say that the suicide rate has increased significantly as friends who have not overcome this social pressure commit suicide. (The stress of preparing retirement measures is sometimes blamed for the rising immigration rates.) In addition, Generation X tends to think that Generation Z should enjoy more freedom (as they were the first generation to experience freedom). This leads to false values that no one but themselves can treat children carelessly in any situation. Some issues have recently become an issue, and it is the reality of Korean society that hitting teachers is popular among certain students and that no action can be taken even if a teacher hits a teacher in class. This is the collapse of the teaching authority and also increases the suicide rate of teachers. In addition to these causes, numerous causes overlap, causing problems such as suicide rate, low birth rate, and depression in Koreans. Please refer to the above as one of many analyses. (It's hard to read because I'm not good at writing, but I hope you like it😉)
Despite this bad side of the country,i still love kpop and kdrama, much love from tanzania,east africa.
all sucks
Pfft. Black folks will always fall in the same trap.
May God bless Tanzania.
How can they not be depressed too much pressure to be beautiful and successful
Cancel movement in korea is on another level! Thats why people are pressured to be perfect in every aspect. Thats sad.
Working for wall street, they took most of your money and you couldn’t afford a house, how sad. 😢
Seeing SHINee's Jonghyun funeral photo in the days of the news about TaeMin being forced out of the military because of the harassment and bullying experienced there, with SMEnt releasing a statement which openly declares he will receive proper treatment for depression and panic disorder,hits harder and stronger.
I felt the same 😭😭😭
Korea is an amazing country with amazing living standards but unreasonable way of living. It is heaven if you are rich. If you are poor, it is a safer but harder place to live than developed Western countries.
Same in US
I just discovered this issue I never knew.... Totally new info, so sorry for these people, wow prayers for them.....Respect to the South Koreans
I thought it was difficult living as an expat in South Korea from the West.
It's much harder to be a Korean in Korea.
I once prevented a despairing Korean man from jumping off a railway bridge. I didn't understand then the social pressures.
That’s why so many Koreans emigrate to the USA and other countries!
I rather be poor and happy then rich a depressed.
I can be the poorest but the happiest person on earth and I would never blame God for it, I'll be more grateful. If only happiness can be shared just like money
I'd rather be happy and depressed than poor and rich
Koreans like others are proud people . Look at where they are now within the last 50 years . They are well known for their technology and manufacturing. They introduced Samsung /lg: Kia . K-drama and pop. And the lists goes on . To the world. To keep up with the trends . There is a cost. Which is pressure to come up with another inspiration. The problem is not within the Koreans culture. It’s the fault of the society as a whole . Who is demanding for more output . Like so many companies. Who is greedy . Demanding their staff to provide more output so the ceo can line their own pockets. How sad is that . Which comes back to our korean upbringing . To be part of the success . We need to be smart or attractive. And if u fail in any of these 2 categories. U r considered as a failure. I felt it here in North America.My parents instilled me with the same values . Not just 4 success but to be accepted/respect by others. As an adult i finally realizes the sacrifices my parents have to endure . So I can have a happy & easy life . Thank you Abba & Amma .
They are well known for making garbage and crappy music
I really admire the Koreans they inspire me so I think there should be be more social investment from the government side to the people
Didn't you watch the video...?
They are racist.
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I mean,there are racists/xenophobes/colorists/ignorant ppl everywhere, i dont wanna push some prejudice or stereotypes
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Mental health has to be taken more seriously and help for those who need it. Education in schools and universities etc.
Is psychiatry or psychology a career there? If not, it should be.
I totally agree with you !
it's a bit strange , Koreans existed for centuries maybe even thousands of years , they were invaded multiple times , had famines or other serious conflicts , but they always stood their ground , less than a century under american and British influece and the whole Korean society is in self destruction mode .
This can be said anywhere
seeing that pic of jonghyun's funeral :( // i wished bny now people would advocate more about in the industry etc. but time only tells. this is such a reoccurring problem with how they move socially, seems to be such a dark side.
Whenever I’m a star bucks in SK, I look around at all the men and women in designer everything and I wonder: WHERE THE HELL IS THE MONEY COMING FROM? Credit cards are not always a good idea.
I live in South Korea. It's liveable.
You are not mentioning rape. Many women get rape and no one says anything.
Really?
@@porrrnesianparrrapio950 No one says or does anything. Korean culture is very suppressed. If you are out on a club and you are walking alone or with a friend any random guy can snatch you.
@@tjpm After I left you that comment, I received on my recommendation a video about s. assault in Korea. And I was shocked by what I saw. Of course, a Korean person was trying to blame the victims "they should learn the language and listen to the news and what is being discussed in Korea should not just sit with forengers next to them"
@@porrrnesianparrrapio950 Rape in K happens to anyone. locals and forengers alike. And is done by regular men, not criminals. Is sad really.
Empty values without any sense of purpose or meaning must leave so many feeling that life is a chore without any joy or positivity
the american and british way of Life
Oh, so sad to hear it. They're one of the best people. Hope they can figure it out and live more peacefully
Well, in order to figure out the solution, they are going to have to start by facing up to the fact that they rank poorly among developed countries in terms of gender equality, and have recently moved even further in the wrong direction by electing a president that rode a wave of antifeminist sentiment among young men to victory.
i don't have job i don't have car and enough money still i am so happy and enjoying with my life being nepali i know how to be happy 😁
this is a great video. It ddeserves more likes.
I hope they realize how blessed they are.
I totally disagree with this channel.
There are many Korean people they are not depressed, unhappy, or suicidal.
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As an asian I can say ,this is the state of most of the asian countries ...
The patern is same , only a few things differ ...
Maybe because we bound ourselves to limited courier options ... and 90 percent of people hav same goal. ..so it's obvious we will have extreme competition in everything ... from childhood to adulthood ....
Best post on this vid.
Thank you.
I was thinking that one day India will become like their country but now I understood India is already best in its own .. Despite all problems we have over 50 festivals in India wherein whole village and family member come to celebrate ..... # After 1000 years of persecution on Hindus /Indians by invaders we still have some sorts of spirituality within us .... # jai shree Ram
Christianity goes
back really far in India actually. St Thomas the apostle is buried in southern India. Portuguese missionaries were shocked that there were the St Thomas Christians in Southern India 🇮🇳
I do know what you mean, however. Mother Theresa of Calcutta who became an Indian citizen as a nun, observed the spiritual riches of India firsthand
Again, there is a difference between working hard and working smart/efficiently. It is not worth it to work hard sacrificing one's mental health and life whereas money can work for us. Many academically inclined people are hard working but are not even efficient to themselves.
10 hours a day to study😱😱😱
I'm so glad here in our country it only 4-6 hours a day only (no cram school) for us being a child is once in life time so we enjoy to the fullest. My parent didn't push me to get a higher grade as long as they see I'm study my lesson. Honestly here is more play than study😅😅😅
Alcohol culture is BIG problem in Korea.
Philippines may be a third wolrd country but I prefer to live here than living in any other countries, come and visit Philippines and you will know why!
Work life balance.
Like education,~
People need to be educated on mental health and disabilities
"more money, more problems"
I think this country need to truly come out of this fake world they live in. Beauty, money, colors of skin, and trying to be perfect is not a true world. They do drink alcohol like water, they criticized other heavily themselves instead of trying to truly understand that others peoples have feelings too. Seriously Korea need to start using common sense and realize that they have some very serious problems within theirs minds and hearts.
It’s kinda ironic how westerners love bringing up such topics whenever they’re talking about Korea , Japan or basically any Asian country when they literally live in as fucked up societies as theirs??? Like sure…now we wanna see why so many Americans are depressed in the US??? and let the comment section be flooded with “America is not paradise” kinda comments.
I love the kdrama &pop but unfortunately the dark side of Korea is not as beautiful as the famous Korean suicide, bully in Korea is fierce, competitive life, great prestige and others. I am an Indonesian even though Indonesia is still a developing country but I feel happy because happiness is by being grateful for what God gives & happiness is simple.
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That is not the society that we live because we need to take of our health abt depression...
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Poor them, my country is not rich but we never see suicide as a one way escape to our problem, imagine after you died who will pay for funeral expenses? You will leave only another problem
obsession with self, status, money, education is a good way to be depressed
Kpoppers will denied this
The problem is they chase fame,succes and fortune.they don't realize what's their purpose here living.✌️✌️✌️😌
Please come and stay in Malaysia...here everything is cheap. Let make Malaysia as your second home😊😘😘
Jangan. These people treat southeast like shit. Lagipun dorang ni korup
Ok she just described most of East Asian countries.
the philosophy of the current market and state were dictated by the american capitalism. thats bound to happen
Suicide rate from 25 to 17 , which is the same as Japan.... God save us we live in a mad mad World....
Shouldn't the number be Zero😯
I do not understand two things.
1. If the whole country consists of idols, doctors and lawyers, who will drive the bus, who will build the houses, repair your water pipes, cut your hair etc.
2. It seems overworking + high unemployment rate (especially in the younger generation) always goes hand in hand and is bad for anyone.
Mental health is always there..the question is how to cope up.
Imperfection is kinda attractive. They should learn it.
I think I get why bullying is so rampant in Korea…stressed students who literally live in school/cram schools with literally no way of releasing that stress will most likely turn on those that are around them the most. This is just my opinion and obviously there are other factors that can be attributed to this issue.
the west has no culture this is why , if you adopt their lifestyle you will lose the respect for humanity , all that counts is looks and money .
I agree. I also think that it just a vicious cycle. One that starts at home and continues on into the workforce.... Then back around again. The bullying, efforts to hide criminal activities and abuse are out of control!
Perfectionist???
I am from one of third world countries. For all those depressed from the first world countries, I want you to go to some third world country and stay for a couple months to study how people from under developed countries are trying to survive day after day with the salary of under 5$/day and facing low standard health care and education system. I'm sure you will never depressed again. If you are from one of the first world countries, I really wish you to appreciate your life.
Nah, what's that? Everybody has to deal with their own problems (all of them matter, there aren't better ones than others). The people from your country instead should stop having children if they barely can afford to feed themselves.
Ok, Sweden is a third world country. Congo is a third world country. Please don't use that outdated terminology. Second world doesn't exist anymore so the third world lost its meaning as well. Anyway, judging from your ability to write on internet, I don't think it's that bad in your country. Remember There are always people in rich nations who can't even effort healthcare. Education is also not everything. When I traveled to poor countries I always saw similar products to my home just for way cheaper prices.
I think this youtuber exaggerated a bit about Koreans. As in other countries, this story is only about a few people. Most of Koreans are living fine.
I think that Korean people are diligent, have a high passion for education, support each other with family, relatives, friends, and other people, and live well. The content of this video is too dark and serious. That's not true.
So, why are you at the top of the world in terms of suicide if Koreans are happy?!
for some years depression has become household trend in many develop countries , take look on commercials of those countries and witch has what kind of ''drugs'' to ''help'
The need to be extremely physically attractive or academically talented is a very tall order.
Thanks to supreme leader i.e me North Koreans don't have to deal with this.
the plce where i adore nd lov i always feel concern of their own life suffering i feel sad really sad😣😣😣😣😣💜💜💜thy dnt hve normal life at all thy expect soo much frm kpoo to kdramaa i m saddnend🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
I m obsessed with Kdrama and k-pop stuff ... And By my observation i can say that this is True ..
Reality - Expectation = Happiness
Failure in not included in their vocabulary..there’s no room for failure in their society which is sad
No wonder they have highest number of plastic surgeries cuz they are often judge by their looks that will determine their success in their society
Unrealistic expectation of education and looks is sad😔!..let people be the best version of themselves!...we are all unique and beautiful I our own God given way!!!!!!
well...every country have this truth
There is no definite winner even if anyone could survive from a cultural hustle like the one of South Korea.
I do not make light of mental health issures. I believe every society should do its best to acknowledge the existence of mental health struggles and develop a treatment structure to help alleviate these struggles. But I disagree with portraying this as a specific condemnation of S. Korean society. I am American and I see and hear real examples of people (particularly young people) who became depressed enough to seriously harm themselves. My wife and I along with our friends had to watch our children closely as they grew to ensure they did not fall victims to the false societal programming that can lead a person to serious self-harm. We still watch over them to this day.
I believe S. Korean society is experiencing and reacting to the globalization of materialism. Materialism creates an unquenchable thirst for things. It requires of its followers an unrelenting pursuit of the best, the top, the newest, the biggest...etc. It has its own level of "Survival of the Fittess" meaness where winners and losers are designated on the most shallow of measurements-think clothing, cars, houses, income, college degrees (and from which schools), perceived status. For every designated "winner" in this "religion" there are millions of designated "losers." A person can be designated a "loser" even if he/she is actually living the better life in terms of health, peace-of-mind or financially! A financially secure person can be designated a "loser" because he/she is not living in the big house, driving a status car or wearing designer clothing/jewelry. In this system, the financially solid carpenter can be designated the "loser" even though he/she has the better net worth or income-to-debt ratio. The carpenter's sin in materialism is his/her occupation does not have the sufficient perceived societal status. Meanwhile the marketing manager is perceived a "winner" even though he/she has a negative net worth, is leveraged into the next generation and has to borrow money from the carpenter to stay afloat!
I hope more people-especially young people-in S. Korea and elsewhere will move toward minimalism as a countermeasure to the effects of materialism. This will help so many people see their true worth. It will help them reject many of the societal traps created by adherence to materialism. When people become better at rejecting materialism they can better direct their life energy. They will increase their ability to make the things in their lives contribute to their pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. This will help shield them from falling into feelings of hopelessness and depression. It will become harder for society to convince them they are "losers."
Koreans often forget how much props and staging go into their successes. They are conceited as hell.
The trend among young South Koreans toward adopting anti-feminist beliefs is deeply alarming. South Korea has had a serious issue with gender inequality even before this trend began, yet young people (men especially) have somehow decided that it's women and feminism that are to blame for their economic woes. This is not a recipe for a healthy society.
They are misogynist
Soju is not the most popular alcohol in the worldm most people don't know what Soju is
I think it's probably widely purchased in South East and East Asia especially, maybe China, and that counts as the world too. here in the west nobody knows what soju is you're right. I purchased it and it tastes like nothing in my opinion, which is dangerous 😅 easy to get drunk on
My son tried soju and wasn't impressed. He says sake is better. It's a matter of personal taste, though.
I think it is the most consumed alcohol in southeast asia that's why it's said to be popular. Soju can be consumed by single person in one sitting, they drink it through meals (like water). So Maybe they assumed that it is popular because of the sales
To some extent it sounds like they phuck themselves up
Depression touch everyone everywhere but in Japan that's where I saw a high level .
Yeah,the actress suffered from postpartrum depression and during c0vid,she took her own life
Also, a taekwondo player, i am not sure if that was the sport she played,she was forced to act the certain way and a lot of people knew it and didnt wanna say it and got bullied a lot for it and she couldnt take it anymore unfortunately and her mom asked for an apology
@@notwerkinginthishouse8634 very very sad
Social norms oftentimes offers luxurious, fancy, fake things that people think is the ultimate way to happiness but in truth it will drains you to the point you will feel helpless, worthless and then boom! That's how evil works,his a liar ,he will promise you everything but in truth he can't gave you this things but only the ones above,the true living God. Happiness is self-worth,self love and a manifestation of God's love. You will be contented in everything,there will be a real peace in you! God bless everyone!
Personally, I think that education is important but to the extent of still having lessons at night and all are just over. It may be their belief that studying hard = success or good university = success, and if that is what the companies or workplaces see then I think you could never find someone's true potential or skill if you only focus on academics or looks, they take looks too seriously and I think they should just enjoy being themselves and focus on having a happy life with the people that love you and you love.