Special thanks to the interviewees who gave amazing answers and were willing to share their thoughts for other people! Check out their IG : @matthewdurbano / @allebasor_ / @mhnr.sddq / @mainmahne / @ kimarijus / @naie (Watch Interview part.1 to know where the interviewees are from! :) ua-cam.com/video/0sEzMt8LGO8/v-deo.html
Thanks for the interview David and Danny! I learn so much about Korea and difference between culture, transportation, and literally is the safest place to live lol
Yeah this series is awesome. Thank you for doing it! Oh, I was wondering if you could do the flip side and interview Koreans and ask them what they think about foreigners?
This is my third day in Korea and since I am with my father (who looks very Dutch) they often think I am the one speaking Korean, but I only know 안녕하세요 and 감사합니다 lol. Usually the Korean people are nice, but they won't bother to help you out only if you directly ask them. I think it's because they're shy of their English. But they're very helpful. Also the older generation comes across as kinda rude to me(?) idk what I think about them yet, but they like wouldn't bother to step aside. As if they want to let you know they rule this place. Maybe my vision on this changes after a few days. As for when I am shopping alone and I speak English, it looks like they want me out of the store fast. Maybe because they're shocked that I speak English so well as a 16 year old. Also one thing I noticed is that I didn't see people try on clothes?? And you have to wipe your make up off before trying on anything, maybe that's why. I also see a lot of young girls, like me, wearing lots of make up and they shopkeeper was surprised when I told him I didn't wear make up. I'm curious about the rest of Korea.
This was really interesting. I was wondering if you could maybe to a rundown or introduction videos on the different parts of Seoul? The dude was talking about the places that were really good for particular things and that would be very useful for me as I'm going to be visiting in the summer and I'm sure it would fit into your Seoul City Vibes series quite well
Too much American influence, i think... Speaking as a poor American, i can empathize with thieves who would take a laptop, that would be a gift from the gods for a poor person, but of course! I'd hate it happening - my son lost his iPad full of music one night and the very next day someone stole his laptop - it was painful, to say the least...
My guess, after following kpop for six years, is "the culture." Like, American culture is individual greed, and stealing is fine, if you get away with it. But in Korea and Japan, the culture is stronger, and dissuades you from taking others' property... It's a very subtle but powerful distinction, like it makes you aware of others' needs... But by complete contrast, China is a huge den of thieves! :)
i think it's interesting that none of the interviewees mentioned pollution / fine dust at all, because whenever i talk to koreans about korea it's their number one complaint
They're mostly international students so it's not something they really are going to care about if they're just there for one semester and still in the honeymoon phase. The thing about air pollution is that even if you don't "feel" it, it is still having a negative impact on your health (the particles are smaller than the width of a single strand of hair, so it will go into your bloodstream without you knowing). Basically, if you live there for a shorter time it's not a big concern, but if you are living there over the long term, it's a huge problem because the effects on your health (asthma, lung disease, premature heart disease) will only become apparent after many years of breathing the air. Seoul's air is really very bad (yesterday it was over 200 aqi, which is not at all unusual). It's a huge problem and Koreans are rightfully concerned.
It wasn't that bad. I am vegan and I was able to eat a lot of things. Cheese was the biggest foe for me. But Vegetarians eat cheese so...that's an even easier thing. You just need to know what is in the dishes you're eating. So I do recommend watching recipes for korean food.
When I went, I felt kind of embarrassed to say that I liked/knew kpop because I felt that people would just write me off as a koreaboo (especially from all the hate online regarding the topic). But the literal first question that came out of the people's mouths when I spoke to them in Korean (after clarifying that I did not live there; that it was my 1st time visiting) was "wow, how did you learn Korean? Kpop and kdrama, right?" The proud answer after that was "you know what? Yes." Actually, I am able to speak Korean because the media I have consumed for the longest time has been in Korean BUT I did make an effort to learn about social cues and customs and how to eat and not eat things so that I would not upset/disrespect them if I ever visited the country. [Also, side note, if you do go visit just because you like kpop/kdrama, good for you! A lot of tourist spots are targeted to drama fans, kpop merch is everywhere in the shopping areas. Just BE RESPECTFUL! Don't coo at random guys on the street. That's weird in any culture]
Yeah. I think when people say "Don't just go for the sake of loving Korean dramas or K-Pop" they mean it as in "Don't go there for the sole purpose of wanting to live out a fantasy life like what you see in dramas because that's an unrealistic expectation." If you're visiting the country because of a concert or anything like that, then it doesn't fall under the "rose-tinted glasses" idealism thing.
I met a Korean woman tonight through a mutual friend and spoke a bit of Korean with her, and when she asked me what made me want to learn Korean, my friend completely outed me and said that BTS was the initial reason. The woman had a giggle but didn't seem judgmental about it because just before she asked me that, we talked about "chimek". She's a total foodie, and she had been describing a thing that she does with a group of friends, and I compared it to what I'd heard about chimek and she was like, "Ohhh, chimek!" and got really excited. So I'd say I agree: if you're there to just indulge in some kind of strange kdrama fantasy, it's probably not a good idea to go. But if you're there because one thing inspired you to learn more about the culture and you're *respectful* about it, more power to you! They don't seem upset when you show interest in something from their country.
@@banjelerp3736 ah man i have both duolingo and talktomeinkorean i just started, do u think i'll be able to be fleunt or atleast have some basic Korean??? Am interested
I REALLY enjoyed these 2 videos, it’s so much fun to learn more about Korea and it’s culture especially as a foreigner and hearing it from that perspective! So well done dudes absolutely loved it!!!
I've just got back from two AMAZING weeks in Seoul and I found myself relating to so much of this video! I loved every minute of my trip and would go back tomorrow if I could. I stayed in Hongdae and watching the busking each night was probably my favourite part. (I actually saw the guy from 14:38 dancing while I was there!)
From my perspective (Poland): - public transportation in Seoul is good, but not better than in my country, - Poland is statistically safer than Korea, - food is crazy expensive in Korea, and quality is so-so. I like visiting Korea, but it is always very expensive for me.
Ah I really dislike it when someone say "don't go to Korea just because you like Kpop or Kdrama" like... Kpop made me interested in Korean culture, why is that a bad thing to want to travel in South Korea and explore the culture more? How else should I get interested about South Korea to have "the right reason" why I want to visit the country? Like I don't want to spend my money to travel such a long way just to breathe the same air as BTS does. I am really interested in the Asian culture mainly because it's so different from my culture, since I live in Europe and am quite affected by American culture as well.
I think you are right- a lot of people become interested in another culture by consuming media, and BTS related tourism is a real thing. But, I think the girl in the video just meant it as a caution to not expect things to be the way they show them in the dramas or Kpop videos. Perhaps people will travel to Korea expecting everything they see on TV to be true, and obviously, just like any other movie/tv industry, what we see on screen is just fiction, the reality is quite different.
OsmestAlex exactly! And she said if you’re ONLY interested in bts and kdrama....you specified that you’re also interested in the culture. Maybe korean celebrities introduced you to korea but if your interest spans past them then you aren’t who she’s talking about
Exactly, I really hate it when others say people only want to come to Korea because of kpop and kdrama. It's honestly so annoying. I want to go there for study purposes and I genuinely want to visit and travel the country.
yeah but the girl clearly was talking about don’t go ONLY for those reasons. you stated that kpop and stuff made you interested in other parts of the culture, so the statement doesn’t apply to you or others.
I think what she was getting at was that a lot of people romanticize the whole country and culture on the basis of kpop/kdrama, but know practically nothing of the actual reality of it. If stanning BTS made you interested in Korean culture in general and led you to research more on it, by all means go ahead. But if you're in the phase of "I jinjja sarang you oppa" (aka the kboo) or just in general look at Korea with rose-tinted glasses and think you know everything you need to know through kpop/kdrama only, you might want to take a step back and think again.
I love how safe I felt when walking around Seoul in any time of the day! I am from Switzerland, so that really means something =). What I enjoyed most about Korea was the fusion between Technology and Culture and that there's always something to do! I was just there for a week and it felt like a whole month! What I also like is that there weren't a lot of western tourists =P which makes it very unique! There are so many things that I want to experience when I come back, which is going to be soon! Thanks Danny and David for the amazing video!
I studied in Seoul, Korea for almost a year and I have never felt safer! My friend and I would go to late movie showings and afterwards walk for hours without any fear. It was one of my favourite things about Seoul. And yes! The transportation system is basically heaven! I'm from a small country and ours suck so badly that I was living the dream. Thank you all for making me miss Korean even more now! :(
I lived in Seoul, Korea for 2 &1/2 years from 2016 through summer 2018, and it was the best time and most precious memory of my entire life. I travelled to a few countries before going to Korea, such as Italy, France, Switzerland, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong, but my favorite place out of all the places I've been to is Seoul, South Korea. So I decided to move to Seoul and lived there for 2&1/2 years. I I fell in love with Seoul and Korea so much to a point where I hated coming back to US, and actually got so depressed after I came back to US. I miss Korea so much and am so looking forward to making an opportunity to go back there again in the near future after covid 19 is all over.
Although Korea is very safe, I still wouldn't suggest going out by yourself late at night. Things still happen. Even though most likely nothing bad will happen, it always could. As a foreigner who has lived in Seoul for almost 2 years, I've actually had quite a few experiences. From an old man claiming to be from some church grabbing my wrist and reaching for my phone asking to give him my number to a random dude in a club offering my friends and me random pills. Repeatedly, I had "college students" come up asking me to join their cultural experience at all different hours of the day and night (they are part of a cult). A few times I caught old men taking pictures of me which I understand could be because I look different, but it just doesn't feel right. I have been harassed by plenty of guys (Korean and international) at clubs. From guys forcing kisses on me to forcibly trying to separate my friends and me. I had a horrible date once where the guy tried to get me drunk, forced a kiss on me, etc. An old man at the church I attended began to basically stalk me whenever I went to church. He asked me if I was a virgin, claimed I was like a daughter to him and tried to kiss my forehead one time. I don't discourage anyone from going because in all honesty many of my international friends had none of those experiences (except for maybe cults constantly approaching foreigners). Even with some of my bad experiences I still absolutely LOVE Korea and Korean people. Korea is a wonderful place to live and is very safe especially compared to many places; however, you should ALWAYS be careful and act wisely. (Don't get so drunk to where you can't get yourself home or would otherwise say yes to something you wouldn't do when you are sober). No matter where you go, people are still people. The majority of people are good, but there are always a few bad ones.
14:41 *hears what he says* “THATS WHY HE LOOKS SO FAMILIAR” I see so many videos of him busking!!!! Love him never knew he was from Canada. I thought he was Korean-American.
I really like that blonde guy 😂 he looks super cool....anyways, thank you for this video, I'm planning a trip to Seoul this December, I'm from Mexico and I have found a lot os similarities in our cultures and SK's history and landmarks are really interesting :) can't wait to go and see it first hand and learn lots of things
I have to say I completely disagree with the girl who said "if you only like kpop and k drama just stay in your country". I think this mindset is actually dangerous. if someone goes to a country because they like the music, it will very much probably help them discover more about the culture. Travelling to another country, no matter what the reason behind it is, should always be encouraged. If you ever get the chance, TRAVEL! I'm 25 and I've lived in five different countries so far (including South Korea) and it really helped me be more open-minded, make more friends, see more beautiful places and learn about all these countries history :)
i believe she meant it in a way that people who are coming to korea by imagining everything is all sweet and rainbow as kpop and kdrama with the intention to escape their reality. that's how it is dangerous. if you're mature enough to distinguish it, then that's good.
@@goldcup1589 I agree with you I'm not Korean and well havent lived in Korea but will probably move there in like 3 or 4 years and well I'm trying really hard to learn Korean and I think her going to Korea but not knowing how to say anything except just a bit is I guess quite weird since being in a country everyone picks up at least basics but she stayed closed and it seemed like she had a set mind set somewhere I guess but hey cant judge anyone she might have her reasons
If I'm walking out at 2am in Las Vegas....no no no not a good idea. And leaving ur laptop or anything valuable out, u will not find it, after coming back! Lol Korea sounds so safe, damn.
I think you should take this same set of questions (part 1 and 2) out to the 완전 시골 and see how the answers differ. I know y'all are based in Seoul so it makes since to take your questions to those that live in Seoul, but that is like questioning people in New York about issues and then assuming it is the same across the whole country of America. I enjoyed these videos, but I would be interested to see how much it differs in the countryside as opposed to the big city. Great work!
I'm from Lithuania and I'm thinking of living in Korea in the near future to study and just experience the culture differences and the #1 thing I was nervous about was that I won't fit in and that I'll have problems on communicating, because I know very little of Korean language, but the lithuanian guy Marijus or Marius I don't remember just made me more confident and I don't feel that anxious anymore, it's a really good video, I really enjoyed it 😊❤️
It is refreshing to see all these different perspectives on Korean culture! From what I inferred from reading and talking to Native Koreans regarding the transportation system, it is so much more well organised and developed than most countries especially Asian countries. I think the other factor is that In major Cities it is very well connected and people can depend on them more conveniently. When you say food is cheap, what type of food is cheap? Although most korean meals, especially what you would eat on a regular basis or at home, is generally healthy, is that the type of food that is cheap or are we talking about generally eating out type of food or junk food. I think most countries are yet to catch up and learn from how well adapted the convenience store culture is in Korea. Some countries are not really familiar with the whole convenience store culture. I think this is a general rule that applies, is that if you are going to another country, learn the language and basics of their culture. If you plan to stay there for atleast a year, learn the language atleast, a level of beginner. One because most countries although have English as a part of the curriculum, don’t generally use it as a means of communication and secondly because largely major part of the cultural experience comes from the language . Having zero knowledge in the language is going to dampen your cultural experience!! Do you plan to do a similar interview in the future with foreigners living outside Seoul and Incheon? From what I hear from my Korean friends, because Seoul is the capital city and the major hub for most of the businesses and educational institutions, experiences may not vary for most Foreigners from their home countries but that may not be a case in other cities or popular towns (from what I heard) Thanks Danny and David once again for this interview! It was very comprehensive but also seemed to have covered most of the things a foreigner would be curious about!!
@@melanihan169 Yeaa ,but it's not bad, like I would like to go to Korea just because of their concert.... But not to live of course. Maybe they are learning Korean to understand the songs without subtitles and that they could comunicate with them better... It would be nice to know Korean for me, I could understand all films,dramas, songs....😂😂😂😂😂 And like a lot of people go to Korea for BTS and they don't regret it💜
@@stardust_6129 for me it's absurd why would you go to a country for a group? Just because that group is from Korea? It is similar to fetishazing the country cuz your favorite group is from there. Learning korean because you like the korean culture, korea, kpop and kdrama is pretty ok (going to a concert in korea is ok too)
@@melanihan169 Yea, I LOVEEEE BTS SOO MUCH but if I'm not intrested in culture I would never go to that country to live... I would go to visit but not to live. I don't see anything bad with learning korean too. Like I started to learn korean too just beacause of Kpop, K-dramas and other things..
Melani Han you think it’s fucking cringe that people put their own money to come to a country that they don’t know the language but is there because they want to see the country that bts grew up in? If that is cringe for you plz go reevaluate your life because what you said was disgusting.
This was such a good couple of videos. The questions were really well formulated and I love that everyone's take is so different. On another note, I just came back from Korea and I realize now why Koreans were so surprised that a foreigner spoke (enough) Korean...I guess it's not the norm? But (most) Koreans are so nice, so if you get stuck or don't understand a word, they'll tell you the equivalent in English and then keep talking to you in Korean. 👍🏻 Also, the 'best tip' that actually worked was to call the ladies at the food stalls "imo" haha they loved that so much it was so cute.
GOOD JOB~!!! 다양한 활동들, 케이팝, 문화, 토론, 인터뷰 등등 채널 잘 보고 있어요~ 영어가 능숙하지 않아 이해하는데 종종 어렵긴 하지만, 한국인들의 생각과 외국인들의 생각을 서로 피드백 할 수 있게 연결해줘서 고마워요~ ^^ WELLCOME TO KOREA~ COME HERE AND LET'S BE FRIENDS~ ♥
Yeah, if you come to any city in Canada I will actually say there's more of a 50/50 chance if you leave your stuff lying around like when you go to the bathroom or something. 50% it's stolen and 50% they handed it to someone working at the place you left it thinking someone forgot it and are doing a good deed making sure someone else doesn't steal it
1:00 that is so true, but not only for koreans but for french speakers too (like me). This guy is from Montreal so he'd know what i'm talking about, but here in Quebec (Canada) we very appreciate the effort the foreigners do when they start the conversation to us. Only a 'bonjour' is enough for us to make us feel ''proud'' in some kinda way. Like if they just come straight to me and say ''hello can i get a...'', not even trying to learn a bit of our language, it's a bit rude and we dislike it a lot lol
Transportation in Korea is so different from Las Vegas transportation. Here, u drive or take the bus. The good thing about the buses here, is that they are open late late at night. That's all. But, in Korea, there's train transportation, buses, uber's, or just walk.
Yah but even the education system in canada, it's vry hard in high school. A lot of us have anxiety, depression, and so much stress bc of whats expected of us from our parents, and teachers. Not to mention peer pressure...
i love kpop and kdramas that‘s why i got interested in korea and their culture, it’s so different from mine and honestly if you like these 2 things you should definitely come to korea. This country represents my interests and the things i love so much (i mean it was made there, obviously).
I think living in big cities in Korea in general there is an abundance of cheap apartments and places to live. However, these places are often very small and basic compared to what that cost of rent might get you in the States, for example. As soon as you start looking at larger apartments (ie, more than like, a bedroom and a living/kitchen) with more appliances, windows, bathrooms, the rental costs go up quite quickly (and often these apartments are still smaller and more basic than you would find elsewhere in the world, unless you are talking about the very very expensive luxury condos).
could entirely relate to the blonde guy point of view when it comes to clubbing in Seoul. omg yall, you can enter few clubs at the same time, most of them are free (especially in hongdae). and if you're lucky or you're a girl (not trying to be sexist) the probability of you getting free drink coupon is really high, especially bars between bars at itaewon club street, you can just walk around and someone will come and offer you free drink or free entry even if it's paid to enter the club. and if you're broke to buy drinks from clubs or bars, just go to convinience store, buy 1 - 2 bottles of soju, drunk up and enter the club again with lot more fun vibe. seoul is really fun! don't expect only good things will happen, but it definitely has more good than bad side. ;)
Celine from US, the girl with burgundy hair, she seems such a cute person. I really love such cute people who express a lot of happy energy around them..
I always find it interesting how nobody takes your stuff in Korea. I’ve lost my wallet twice and both times they have been returned back to me, and I’ve even left my laptop on top of a public ATM machine once (so stupid of me) but when I came back the next day it was still there! It’s almost weird how safe it is
Wow youre uploading at 3 in the morning. Appreciate your hard work, now go sleep 😂😂😂 At least, i have something to watch cause it almost 3am and i still cant sleep 😂💜💜💜
the thing i'm worried about is ... what do I do? Like should I come there just for travelling and spend all the money i have saved up by indulging in the lifestyle? I feel like my trip would need some sort of purpose so i would want to work there. but I don't think there would be any kind of job for a foreigner that doesn't even plan on staying for longer than 4 months since there aren't even a lot of jobs for people that come to Korea especially for working there. I've seen the most common thing for foreigners in SK is to teach English but I think you would need some sort of certification from college for that. So I am wondering if there would be something I could occupy myself with that makes me feel like I did not "waste" my time by just enjoying to be there.
Most Americans have such a broken understanding of Korea, but in reality Koreans are extremely polite and have a wonderful culture. In America you constantly have to watch your back, whereas in Korea, not so much. American stereotypes disgust me, even though I, myself am a born and raised American. I started learning Korean and the culture and I adore it. Also kpop is amazing which is another plus
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Special thanks to the interviewees who gave amazing answers and were willing to share their thoughts for other people! Check out their IG : @matthewdurbano / @allebasor_ / @mhnr.sddq / @mainmahne / @ kimarijus / @naie (Watch Interview part.1 to know where the interviewees are from! :) ua-cam.com/video/0sEzMt8LGO8/v-deo.html
Thanks for the interview David and Danny! I learn so much about Korea and difference between culture, transportation, and literally is the safest place to live lol
Yeah this series is awesome. Thank you for doing it! Oh, I was wondering if you could do the flip side and interview Koreans and ask them what they think about foreigners?
This is my third day in Korea and since I am with my father (who looks very Dutch) they often think I am the one speaking Korean, but I only know 안녕하세요 and 감사합니다 lol. Usually the Korean people are nice, but they won't bother to help you out only if you directly ask them. I think it's because they're shy of their English. But they're very helpful. Also the older generation comes across as kinda rude to me(?) idk what I think about them yet, but they like wouldn't bother to step aside. As if they want to let you know they rule this place. Maybe my vision on this changes after a few days. As for when I am shopping alone and I speak English, it looks like they want me out of the store fast. Maybe because they're shocked that I speak English so well as a 16 year old. Also one thing I noticed is that I didn't see people try on clothes?? And you have to wipe your make up off before trying on anything, maybe that's why. I also see a lot of young girls, like me, wearing lots of make up and they shopkeeper was surprised when I told him I didn't wear make up. I'm curious about the rest of Korea.
This was really interesting. I was wondering if you could maybe to a rundown or introduction videos on the different parts of Seoul? The dude was talking about the places that were really good for particular things and that would be very useful for me as I'm going to be visiting in the summer and I'm sure it would fit into your Seoul City Vibes series quite well
Nice interviews. I'd love to see a video where you guys explained what surprised you the most from the answers in these interviews.
LMAO
"I left my laptop at the library and I'm not worried about it at all"
"Right now?"
"Yeah"
"I thought canadiands were the nicest people in the word."
"Well they'll just take it and say sorry"😂
Lol truth
Too much American influence, i think... Speaking as a poor American, i can empathize with thieves who would take a laptop, that would be a gift from the gods for a poor person, but of course! I'd hate it happening - my son lost his iPad full of music one night and the very next day someone stole his laptop - it was painful, to say the least...
But fr tho I'm curious why things don't get stolen in Korea. Are the people just generally well off
My guess, after following kpop for six years, is "the culture."
Like, American culture is individual greed, and stealing is fine, if you get away with it. But in Korea and Japan, the culture is stronger, and dissuades you from taking others' property... It's a very subtle but powerful distinction, like it makes you aware of others' needs...
But by complete contrast, China is a huge den of thieves! :)
@@tomhannah3825 hm interesting
i think it's interesting that none of the interviewees mentioned pollution / fine dust at all, because whenever i talk to koreans about korea it's their number one complaint
nostamaramos
It’s a seasonal thing. It depends on the direction of wind since they come from China. It lasts about 2 to 3 months every year
i think koreans are very sensitive about it tbh, but it isnt that bad
OWLS its honestly nothing but loreans make such a big deal out of it, i was so surprised when i heard it
They're mostly international students so it's not something they really are going to care about if they're just there for one semester and still in the honeymoon phase. The thing about air pollution is that even if you don't "feel" it, it is still having a negative impact on your health (the particles are smaller than the width of a single strand of hair, so it will go into your bloodstream without you knowing). Basically, if you live there for a shorter time it's not a big concern, but if you are living there over the long term, it's a huge problem because the effects on your health (asthma, lung disease, premature heart disease) will only become apparent after many years of breathing the air. Seoul's air is really very bad (yesterday it was over 200 aqi, which is not at all unusual). It's a huge problem and Koreans are rightfully concerned.
Then you should blame China and the current president of Korea
I love that blonde guy!! He's so sweet!!
Edit: Matthew let me adopt you☺️
I feel like he's my soul mate lmao hahaha
True. He also got great humour and he is fun to watch.
JJ JJ yes
That's Matthew
What is he's ig ? He's pretty funny 😂😂😂
The busking guy has such a great personality, also love the girl that kept talking about buses and transportation lol
Rip vegetarians
It wasn't that bad.
I am vegan and I was able to eat a lot of things. Cheese was the biggest foe for me. But Vegetarians eat cheese so...that's an even easier thing. You just need to know what is in the dishes you're eating. So I do recommend watching recipes for korean food.
We cant cheese in daily bases
rip halal too but im vegetarian and muslim
There are a lot of dedicated vegan/vegetarian cafes, restaurants and bakeries in Seoul, and even an annual festival.. but outside of Seoul rip
There are lots of veg food in korea;;;; some elder koreans are almost vegeterian.
When I went, I felt kind of embarrassed to say that I liked/knew kpop because I felt that people would just write me off as a koreaboo (especially from all the hate online regarding the topic). But the literal first question that came out of the people's mouths when I spoke to them in Korean (after clarifying that I did not live there; that it was my 1st time visiting) was "wow, how did you learn Korean? Kpop and kdrama, right?"
The proud answer after that was "you know what? Yes."
Actually, I am able to speak Korean because the media I have consumed for the longest time has been in Korean BUT I did make an effort to learn about social cues and customs and how to eat and not eat things so that I would not upset/disrespect them if I ever visited the country.
[Also, side note, if you do go visit just because you like kpop/kdrama, good for you! A lot of tourist spots are targeted to drama fans, kpop merch is everywhere in the shopping areas. Just BE RESPECTFUL! Don't coo at random guys on the street. That's weird in any culture]
Yeah. I think when people say "Don't just go for the sake of loving Korean dramas or K-Pop" they mean it as in "Don't go there for the sole purpose of wanting to live out a fantasy life like what you see in dramas because that's an unrealistic expectation." If you're visiting the country because of a concert or anything like that, then it doesn't fall under the "rose-tinted glasses" idealism thing.
I met a Korean woman tonight through a mutual friend and spoke a bit of Korean with her, and when she asked me what made me want to learn Korean, my friend completely outed me and said that BTS was the initial reason. The woman had a giggle but didn't seem judgmental about it because just before she asked me that, we talked about "chimek". She's a total foodie, and she had been describing a thing that she does with a group of friends, and I compared it to what I'd heard about chimek and she was like, "Ohhh, chimek!" and got really excited.
So I'd say I agree: if you're there to just indulge in some kind of strange kdrama fantasy, it's probably not a good idea to go. But if you're there because one thing inspired you to learn more about the culture and you're *respectful* about it, more power to you! They don't seem upset when you show interest in something from their country.
andirang Hey, can I ask you how did you learn Korean from kdrama and Kpop?
@@Idk-lv7hw I'm learning through Duolingo and TalkToMeInKorean.com
@@banjelerp3736 ah man i have both duolingo and talktomeinkorean i just started, do u think i'll be able to be fleunt or atleast have some basic Korean??? Am interested
That blonde guy seems so chill and friendly, I would love to be his friend!
Do interview black people who living in Korea
Please do. I need it
yes, please!
so since danny and/or david liked this comment will this be happening soon?...i hope so!
버스에서 노인을 때리고 이태원에서 패싸움 하는게 흑인이니까 흑인은 안와도 됨
Let's see if that happens.
“Embrace differences” best recommendation
I REALLY enjoyed these 2 videos, it’s so much fun to learn more about Korea and it’s culture especially as a foreigner and hearing it from that perspective! So well done dudes absolutely loved it!!!
I've just got back from two AMAZING weeks in Seoul and I found myself relating to so much of this video! I loved every minute of my trip and would go back tomorrow if I could. I stayed in Hongdae and watching the busking each night was probably my favourite part. (I actually saw the guy from 14:38 dancing while I was there!)
Good transportation,Safe and Good Cheap food
someone take me to Korea...
Im from NYC, I can relate to your comment on a spiritual level lol
From my perspective (Poland):
- public transportation in Seoul is good, but not better than in my country,
- Poland is statistically safer than Korea,
- food is crazy expensive in Korea, and quality is so-so.
I like visiting Korea, but it is always very expensive for me.
that blonde guy cracks me up🤣 Canadians will say sorry after stealing lol😂
Ah I really dislike it when someone say "don't go to Korea just because you like Kpop or Kdrama" like... Kpop made me interested in Korean culture, why is that a bad thing to want to travel in South Korea and explore the culture more? How else should I get interested about South Korea to have "the right reason" why I want to visit the country? Like I don't want to spend my money to travel such a long way just to breathe the same air as BTS does.
I am really interested in the Asian culture mainly because it's so different from my culture, since I live in Europe and am quite affected by American culture as well.
I think you are right- a lot of people become interested in another culture by consuming media, and BTS related tourism is a real thing. But, I think the girl in the video just meant it as a caution to not expect things to be the way they show them in the dramas or Kpop videos. Perhaps people will travel to Korea expecting everything they see on TV to be true, and obviously, just like any other movie/tv industry, what we see on screen is just fiction, the reality is quite different.
OsmestAlex exactly! And she said if you’re ONLY interested in bts and kdrama....you specified that you’re also interested in the culture. Maybe korean celebrities introduced you to korea but if your interest spans past them then you aren’t who she’s talking about
Exactly, I really hate it when others say people only want to come to Korea because of kpop and kdrama. It's honestly so annoying. I want to go there for study purposes and I genuinely want to visit and travel the country.
yeah but the girl clearly was talking about don’t go ONLY for those reasons. you stated that kpop and stuff made you interested in other parts of the culture, so the statement doesn’t apply to you or others.
I think what she was getting at was that a lot of people romanticize the whole country and culture on the basis of kpop/kdrama, but know practically nothing of the actual reality of it. If stanning BTS made you interested in Korean culture in general and led you to research more on it, by all means go ahead. But if you're in the phase of "I jinjja sarang you oppa" (aka the kboo) or just in general look at Korea with rose-tinted glasses and think you know everything you need to know through kpop/kdrama only, you might want to take a step back and think again.
I love how safe I felt when walking around Seoul in any time of the day! I am from Switzerland, so that really means something =). What I enjoyed most about Korea was the fusion between Technology and Culture and that there's always something to do! I was just there for a week and it felt like a whole month! What I also like is that there weren't a lot of western tourists =P which makes it very unique! There are so many things that I want to experience when I come back, which is going to be soon! Thanks Danny and David for the amazing video!
I studied in Seoul, Korea for almost a year and I have never felt safer! My friend and I would go to late movie showings and afterwards walk for hours without any fear. It was one of my favourite things about Seoul. And yes! The transportation system is basically heaven! I'm from a small country and ours suck so badly that I was living the dream. Thank you all for making me miss Korean even more now! :(
I love DKDKTV. Amazing interviewers
Imagine the guy at 7:06 went back to the library after this interview and his laptop was gone 💀
I was searching for a comment about this, "right now??!!"
he was like "yeah!" whatever LOL
This series has been so informative and interesting to watch! Good work again guys!
the kid that says he does busking im pretty sure is a part of east to west & its kind of awesome yall like found him to interview
no, the guy from east2west just looks similar to matthew.
but matthew can be found on Qxeddie's youtube channel :)
@@deadleaves58 Ahh ok Im getting my dancers mixed up
@@audra_smiley pfpfhsks relatable
No he is from east2west!
Dead Leaves if you look at his insta he is in east2west!
I lived in Seoul, Korea for 2 &1/2 years from 2016 through summer 2018, and it was the best time and most precious memory of my entire life. I travelled to a few countries before going to Korea, such as Italy, France, Switzerland, Mexico, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong, but my favorite place out of all the places I've been to is Seoul, South Korea.
So I decided to move to Seoul and lived there for 2&1/2 years. I I fell in love with Seoul and Korea so much to a point where I hated coming back to US, and actually got so depressed after I came back to US. I miss Korea so much and am so looking forward to making an opportunity to go back there again in the near future after covid 19 is all over.
What makes Korea so unique to you?!
Although Korea is very safe, I still wouldn't suggest going out by yourself late at night. Things still happen. Even though most likely nothing bad will happen, it always could. As a foreigner who has lived in Seoul for almost 2 years, I've actually had quite a few experiences. From an old man claiming to be from some church grabbing my wrist and reaching for my phone asking to give him my number to a random dude in a club offering my friends and me random pills. Repeatedly, I had "college students" come up asking me to join their cultural experience at all different hours of the day and night (they are part of a cult). A few times I caught old men taking pictures of me which I understand could be because I look different, but it just doesn't feel right. I have been harassed by plenty of guys (Korean and international) at clubs. From guys forcing kisses on me to forcibly trying to separate my friends and me. I had a horrible date once where the guy tried to get me drunk, forced a kiss on me, etc. An old man at the church I attended began to basically stalk me whenever I went to church. He asked me if I was a virgin, claimed I was like a daughter to him and tried to kiss my forehead one time. I don't discourage anyone from going because in all honesty many of my international friends had none of those experiences (except for maybe cults constantly approaching foreigners). Even with some of my bad experiences I still absolutely LOVE Korea and Korean people. Korea is a wonderful place to live and is very safe especially compared to many places; however, you should ALWAYS be careful and act wisely. (Don't get so drunk to where you can't get yourself home or would otherwise say yes to something you wouldn't do when you are sober). No matter where you go, people are still people. The majority of people are good, but there are always a few bad ones.
So fun interview. I had a smiling face throughout the video
Good to see 🇵🇰 flag
İt's interesting to see many different country people together in one video 👍
Hopefully someday I can visit Korea
Me is well 😊
Looks like the guy in blonde is living his best life in korea 😂😂
14:41 *hears what he says* “THATS WHY HE LOOKS SO FAMILIAR” I see so many videos of him busking!!!! Love him never knew he was from Canada. I thought he was Korean-American.
I really like that blonde guy 😂 he looks super cool....anyways, thank you for this video, I'm planning a trip to Seoul this December, I'm from Mexico and I have found a lot os similarities in our cultures and SK's history and landmarks are really interesting :) can't wait to go and see it first hand and learn lots of things
the energy of the boys was so nice. Totally loving this kind of videos please do more of this!!!
I have to say I completely disagree with the girl who said "if you only like kpop and k drama just stay in your country". I think this mindset is actually dangerous. if someone goes to a country because they like the music, it will very much probably help them discover more about the culture. Travelling to another country, no matter what the reason behind it is, should always be encouraged. If you ever get the chance, TRAVEL! I'm 25 and I've lived in five different countries so far (including South Korea) and it really helped me be more open-minded, make more friends, see more beautiful places and learn about all these countries history :)
i believe she meant it in a way that people who are coming to korea by imagining everything is all sweet and rainbow as kpop and kdrama with the intention to escape their reality. that's how it is dangerous. if you're mature enough to distinguish it, then that's good.
yeah I don't like her mindset
As a Korean, I don't like her attitude. She came to Korea and don't learn Korean?!
@@goldcup1589 i thought I was the only one who thinks that. She doesn't even speak Korean!!
@@goldcup1589 I agree with you I'm not Korean and well havent lived in Korea but will probably move there in like 3 or 4 years and well I'm trying really hard to learn Korean and I think her going to Korea but not knowing how to say anything except just a bit is I guess quite weird since being in a country everyone picks up at least basics but she stayed closed and it seemed like she had a set mind set somewhere I guess but hey cant judge anyone she might have her reasons
Legend says that the Lithuanian guy's laptop is still unattended in the library to this day..
I can listen to the blonde guy talking all day, his voice is so soothing
These two episodes were so nice to watch. David and Danny seem so friendly and everyone seems so comfortable talking with them.
If I'm walking out at 2am in Las Vegas....no no no not a good idea. And leaving ur laptop or anything valuable out, u will not find it, after coming back! Lol Korea sounds so safe, damn.
I can listen to that blond guy for whole day....he is super cute!!...his personality seems so pleasing:-)
I think you should take this same set of questions (part 1 and 2) out to the 완전 시골 and see how the answers differ. I know y'all are based in Seoul so it makes since to take your questions to those that live in Seoul, but that is like questioning people in New York about issues and then assuming it is the same across the whole country of America.
I enjoyed these videos, but I would be interested to see how much it differs in the countryside as opposed to the big city. Great work!
I'm from Lithuania and I'm thinking of living in Korea in the near future to study and just experience the culture differences and the #1 thing I was nervous about was that I won't fit in and that I'll have problems on communicating, because I know very little of Korean language, but the lithuanian guy Marijus or Marius I don't remember just made me more confident and I don't feel that anxious anymore, it's a really good video, I really enjoyed it 😊❤️
It is refreshing to see all these different perspectives on Korean culture! From what I inferred from reading and talking to Native Koreans regarding the transportation system, it is so much more well organised and developed than most countries especially Asian countries. I think the other factor is that In major Cities it is very well connected and people can depend on them more conveniently. When you say food is cheap, what type of food is cheap? Although most korean meals, especially what you would eat on a regular basis or at home, is generally healthy, is that the type of food that is cheap or are we talking about generally eating out type of food or junk food. I think most countries are yet to catch up and learn from how well adapted the convenience store culture is in Korea. Some countries are not really familiar with the whole convenience store culture. I think this is a general rule that applies, is that if you are going to another country, learn the language and basics of their culture. If you plan to stay there for atleast a year, learn the language atleast, a level of beginner. One because most countries although have English as a part of the curriculum, don’t generally use it as a means of communication and secondly because largely major part of the cultural experience comes from the language . Having zero knowledge in the language is going to dampen your cultural experience!!
Do you plan to do a similar interview in the future with foreigners living outside Seoul and Incheon? From what I hear from my Korean friends, because Seoul is the capital city and the major hub for most of the businesses and educational institutions, experiences may not vary for most Foreigners from their home countries but that may not be a case in other cities or popular towns (from what I heard)
Thanks Danny and David once again for this interview! It was very comprehensive but also seemed to have covered most of the things a foreigner would be curious about!!
0:13 I honestly love that girllll😂💜💜💜
Finally someone from Lithuania🇱🇹😂
what she said was true, I saw so many comments like 'I wanna go to korea for bts' or 'I'm learning korean for bts' it's lowkey cringy
@@melanihan169 Yeaa ,but it's not bad, like I would like to go to Korea just because of their concert.... But not to live of course. Maybe they are learning Korean to understand the songs without subtitles and that they could comunicate with them better... It would be nice to know Korean for me, I could understand all films,dramas, songs....😂😂😂😂😂 And like a lot of people go to Korea for BTS and they don't regret it💜
@@stardust_6129 for me it's absurd why would you go to a country for a group? Just because that group is from Korea? It is similar to fetishazing the country cuz your favorite group is from there. Learning korean because you like the korean culture, korea, kpop and kdrama is pretty ok (going to a concert in korea is ok too)
@@melanihan169 Yea, I LOVEEEE BTS SOO MUCH but if I'm not intrested in culture I would never go to that country to live... I would go to visit but not to live. I don't see anything bad with learning korean too. Like I started to learn korean too just beacause of Kpop, K-dramas and other things..
Melani Han you think it’s fucking cringe that people put their own money to come to a country that they don’t know the language but is there because they want to see the country that bts grew up in? If that is cringe for you plz go reevaluate your life because what you said was disgusting.
0:38 girl. 😍
She's so cute.
This was such a good couple of videos. The questions were really well formulated and I love that everyone's take is so different.
On another note, I just came back from Korea and I realize now why Koreans were so surprised that a foreigner spoke (enough) Korean...I guess it's not the norm?
But (most) Koreans are so nice, so if you get stuck or don't understand a word, they'll tell you the equivalent in English and then keep talking to you in Korean. 👍🏻
Also, the 'best tip' that actually worked was to call the ladies at the food stalls "imo" haha they loved that so much it was so cute.
2.14
danny: do you think koreans are good at english?
(himself asking in english)
interviewee: no..i wouldn't say that!
lol
Well what I got from his statement is that an average Korean person is not that good at English as people from other countries??? :O
no...i just found it funny! :-)
I really wanted this video for a long time. And thank you for making it
Too cute! Thanks for the informative video guys!
GOOD JOB~!!!
다양한 활동들, 케이팝, 문화, 토론, 인터뷰 등등 채널 잘 보고 있어요~
영어가 능숙하지 않아 이해하는데 종종 어렵긴 하지만,
한국인들의 생각과 외국인들의 생각을 서로 피드백 할 수 있게 연결해줘서 고마워요~ ^^
WELLCOME TO KOREA~ COME HERE AND LET'S BE FRIENDS~ ♥
I love this kind of videos ❤️👌 DKDKTV keep it up 👆!
Such a fun n informative video!
Thank you for the translation it's great for learning
I always enjoy your interaction with people in person, you both do a great job and always fun!
Thank you for sharing! 💜
I really liked the canadian guy. I wish i could visit korea some time. Great video. Great advises.
I really enjoyed this, very informative
I love this video! It's very informative! Thanks 😊😀👌🏾
I loved the Canadian man. So great.
This was really useful, thank you guys !
Really enjoyed this video. You guys are so good at street interviews.
this blonde guy sends me
no i want to come to korea and be friends with him
Lmao, that dude is so hilarious! "I'll just eat for two" "They'll just take it and say sorry" comedy gold!!!!
Love these kind of videos !
would love to see more of these! they were so interesting to watch! maybe next time you can get foreign you tubers to ask some of these questions?
you got a really good pool of interviewees! they were all great!
The People you interviewed are all so cute and nice! They are so sympathetic!! Lovely people.
Loved this! Thank you!
Thank you for this content. Love everything kpop related but this is great for us foreigners to watch to.
that Canadian guy seemed so sweet and funny !
Another GREAT video! Thanks again! I will go to Korea... soon! 😊😊
Okay, I've finished the 2 parts of these interviews 😁
Yeah, if you come to any city in Canada I will actually say there's more of a 50/50 chance if you leave your stuff lying around like when you go to the bathroom or something. 50% it's stolen and 50% they handed it to someone working at the place you left it thinking someone forgot it and are doing a good deed making sure someone else doesn't steal it
You guys covered almost all of my questions.. thank you 🙏
Super awesome series, would love to see more!
That Canadian guy is such a cutie, can I adopt him?
Omg I love all the people who were interviewed they were all so funny, nice, and likeable
1:00 that is so true, but not only for koreans but for french speakers too (like me). This guy is from Montreal so he'd know what i'm talking about, but here in Quebec (Canada) we very appreciate the effort the foreigners do when they start the conversation to us. Only a 'bonjour' is enough for us to make us feel ''proud'' in some kinda way. Like if they just come straight to me and say ''hello can i get a...'', not even trying to learn a bit of our language, it's a bit rude and we dislike it a lot lol
Another great segment! After watching, I feel more like going to Korea, cuz I've heard little tips from English-speakers there!! :) Thanks, DK!
Transportation in Korea is so different from Las Vegas transportation. Here, u drive or take the bus. The good thing about the buses here, is that they are open late late at night. That's all. But, in Korea, there's train transportation, buses, uber's, or just walk.
"When you want to buy something and the next day it's gone....it's go go go" 😂😂😂
2:03 this lady is so lively
Yah but even the education system in canada, it's vry hard in high school. A lot of us have anxiety, depression, and so much stress bc of whats expected of us from our parents, and teachers. Not to mention peer pressure...
Actually I am planning to come to Korea. Yeh and this video help me to understand more thing about Korea.thank you 😊. New subscriber from Nepal 🇳🇵
i love kpop and kdramas that‘s why i got interested in korea and their culture, it’s so different from mine and honestly if you like these 2 things you should definitely come to korea. This country represents my interests and the things i love so much (i mean it was made there, obviously).
Love these videos. Great insight into what I can expect from Korea. Hope to travel there once I have some money saved.
I think living in big cities in Korea in general there is an abundance of cheap apartments and places to live. However, these places are often very small and basic compared to what that cost of rent might get you in the States, for example. As soon as you start looking at larger apartments (ie, more than like, a bedroom and a living/kitchen) with more appliances, windows, bathrooms, the rental costs go up quite quickly (and often these apartments are still smaller and more basic than you would find elsewhere in the world, unless you are talking about the very very expensive luxury condos).
I love that blonde guy! He seems to be very nice
could entirely relate to the blonde guy point of view when it comes to clubbing in Seoul. omg yall, you can enter few clubs at the same time, most of them are free (especially in hongdae). and if you're lucky or you're a girl (not trying to be sexist) the probability of you getting free drink coupon is really high, especially bars between bars at itaewon club street, you can just walk around and someone will come and offer you free drink or free entry even if it's paid to enter the club.
and if you're broke to buy drinks from clubs or bars, just go to convinience store, buy 1 - 2 bottles of soju, drunk up and enter the club again with lot more fun vibe.
seoul is really fun! don't expect only good things will happen, but it definitely has more good than bad side. ;)
"I'm from the state that made Tabasco sauce".... yes Louisiana in da HOUSE!!!!!!
I love her. Lol. She's so expressive🙄 (3:33)
Celine from US, the girl with burgundy hair, she seems such a cute person. I really love such cute people who express a lot of happy energy around them..
Did you guys end up going to see him busk????
Also heck yeah Canada
The blonde guy and hispanic girl with curly hair were my favorite!
matthew is adorable i wanna adopt him
We stan Matthew (one of my favorites in east2west), he is so sweet. We love a canadian legend.
Yram Rodriguez Ahhh thank you!💗
Good series!
"yeah I left my laptop at the library and i'm not worried about it at all"
"Right now??"
"yeah"
I always find it interesting how nobody takes your stuff in Korea. I’ve lost my wallet twice and both times they have been returned back to me, and I’ve even left my laptop on top of a public ATM machine once (so stupid of me) but when I came back the next day it was still there! It’s almost weird how safe it is
It would be interesting to know since when they live in Korea. Two great videos, thank you :)
"I left my laptop at the library."
"Right now?"
"YeAaAh!"
Wow youre uploading at 3 in the morning. Appreciate your hard work, now go sleep 😂😂😂 At least, i have something to watch cause it almost 3am and i still cant sleep 😂💜💜💜
the thing i'm worried about is ... what do I do? Like should I come there just for travelling and spend all the money i have saved up by indulging in the lifestyle?
I feel like my trip would need some sort of purpose so i would want to work there. but I don't think there would be any kind of job for a foreigner that doesn't even plan on staying for longer than 4 months since there aren't even a lot of jobs for people that come to Korea especially for working there. I've seen the most common thing for foreigners in SK is to teach English but I think you would need some sort of certification from college for that.
So I am wondering if there would be something I could occupy myself with that makes me feel like I did not "waste" my time by just enjoying to be there.
Most Americans have such a broken understanding of Korea, but in reality Koreans are extremely polite and have a wonderful culture. In America you constantly have to watch your back, whereas in Korea, not so much. American stereotypes disgust me, even though I, myself am a born and raised American. I started learning Korean and the culture and I adore it. Also kpop is amazing which is another plus