I do miss your old channel Frank, and while I do think you would have grown even larger if you stayed with UA-cam. Your current insight and life lessons just wouldn’t have been the same. I love this current version of Frank. While you still have your sense of humor, I see we’re much more mature. What I think is we wouldn’t be getting these types of videos like this one, if your channel blew up.
I really agree with this, but I wasn't really watching any people on UA-cam during that time (not many UA-cam personalities or vloggers I cared much about, I just wanted anime, looool) so I can't say I remember him, unfortunately. I think 100% what you said is true, but also that a lot of UA-camrs really have fame go to their head, but in other ways, while he may have gotten more wealthy, it would actually have made his materialism problems sort of worse. Like Ricegum with the $1500 sneaker videos, for example. A lot of UA-cam now is really just flexing money to "influence" for seemingly no rational reason. It's not even about something you enjoy and have as a hobby like his Supra, where it's not rational but it's at least understandable. I think a lot of the young people with supercar videos are like this, just treating life like a rap video. So in some sense perhaps he would have gained the world but lost his soul if he continued on, imo. That said, I do wish him all the UA-cam $$$ more than ever now.
I’m 17 and bought a project car, but life couldn’t be more difficult. Grades, relationships, disconnect from God. I know now more than ever that that car will not satisfy me and my life if I don’t pay more attention to everything else first. I have much love and respect for you. Your channel went from a recommended binge to a weekly subscriber reminder of how good life can really be.
I'm glad you came back and I've been watching your videos since back in 2009. I personally think you're doing well with the route you went. My mom passed away a couple years ago and I wish I had documented the time my sisters and I had with her like you do. Hope you keep up all of the good work, outside and inside media.
Honestly this channel is underrated and there is no doubt in my mind it will get the recognition it deserves. Your content is fresh and honest about life and your experiences which I think is something we all need to hear. It feels “real” in a society where people choose to only show the best parts of their lives. Keep up the good work!
@@ice1cube I started watching you as a College student, now I am Doctorate holder, husband and father. Maybe my son will watch your kids grow up. By the way, have you increased your jumping height? I used to do box jumps all the time in College. Haha
@@chanchina I'm so honored my friend!!! and congrats on all the accomplishments! tbh I've cut box jumps out for the most part, that movement causes some pain if i do it too often!
Definitely loving the direction you are going with this channel. I go to car meets all the time, and see kids with all these new cars, along with bank owned performance cars to show off to everybody. I can only imagine the car payment they have to make every month.
As an Asian American who also grew up with car culture I can relate in all levels. These are humbling videos. So much respect for you for being honest and transparent. Hopefully, the younger generation can learn a lot from your videos.
I love your videos and thanks for making them. Thanks for reassuring me that life isn't shitty right now and to not dwell and what has been done. I was randomly recommended one of your vids and been hooked since 2 weeks ago.
just got a text from Frank with a screenshot of this comment LOL. thanks so much for the kind words Deejay 😭 i did a thing a few months back, and hoping to put out some more tuneses next year: ua-cam.com/video/VunCz3ZPjks/v-deo.html
From a brother to another brother, engineer to engineer, a land, far far away - in Melbourne, Australia. I just want to say, thank you for coming back and making videos. I still recall subscribing and following you from the early days of UA-cam. Then, there was a period of time where you decided to stop making videos. I never thought there would be a today like today, where I would see you back making videos - keep the good work up! You are one of the originals, and your videos are still very original. Feels like there wasn't any absent period. There's something nostalgic yet very refreshing every time I watch your videos. And I totally relate to your videos in terms of appreciation and kindness. All the best, and I hope some day, we can bump into each other and have coffee if I am every around in the states. This is actually my very first post on any UA-cam channel since the early days lol. All the best and take care, cheers Mike.
No worries and thank you my friend. Looking forward to viewing your future videos, and someday in real life. Until then, take care and hope your parents are doing well. :)
Lol you can thank my hoarding lifestyle for staying subscribed to you! I don't usually purge anything because I always feel like I will need it. & in this case I felt like anyone can return to UA-cam. I'm thankful you did! I'm glad you're using your personal life stories as a way to cope with whatever you're feeling. I can see that you are learning from stuff that has happened to you, but at the same time I just hope you're okay because it seems like you beat yourself up a lot. Take care, Frank, I look forward to next week's video!
Your vids just hit different. I have similar regrets, and it definitely calms the mind to hear someone else talk about these things. Thanks for sharing the story Frank.
I just want to to thank youtube algorithm in recommending me the video where you surprise your brother with his dream car. Although, I've only been watching your videos for about a month now, I feel like I've been a long time subscriber. Thank you Frank! for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.
you know, i was so young that i never really found your videos (or maybe i just don’t remember) from your peak, but damn these videos are great now!! lots of good nuggets of wisdom and sentiments, makes me really look at my life and make sure i don’t fall into the same trap of playing fast and furious!
That's what I admire about you Frank, you admit to your mistakes and learn from it. But don't be too hard on yourself, you're a great person and you've made so many of us happy with your videos, it's immeasurable. As for your channel, I'll always be a loyal follower!
Been watching your videos for probably over a decade now Frank! time really flies. I'll always support you! Also I'm quite interested in you reuploading the parody videos!! I remember watching them back in the day when you made them with your brother, Kevin Lein and Jason Chen!! They were the funniest things ever and always put a smile on my face. Take care!!!
Hi Frank, been a longtime lurking subscriber to your videos way back over 10 years ago but have never commented. Really love the direction of your videos sharing all your flaws and life advice. Similar a bunch of your audience I'm now graduated working fulltime and feel that life has so many regrets. My grandma has been developing dementia as well and your videos are pushing me to help the family with more and see all moments as precious. I've also been told by an elder -"do you really think your human mistakes/regrets can ruin God's plan?". And how good it is to know that we can learn from what we think we've done wrong, move forward, enjoy what God's given us now, all while knowing He's still sovereign. Keep up the vids Frank -we're seeing the Spirit in you changing lives.
this comment brought tears to my eyes thank you so much for sharing and encouraging me. sometimes it definitely does not feel like i'm being used or am useful so thank you for encouraging me and building me up!!
This is my first time watching one of your videos and I’m glad the UA-cam Algorithm recommended it to me. That is one of the first steps and signs of telling that this channel has a tons of potential. Look forward to your videos man, don’t take any regrets. This is the new beginning 🙌🏼
My cousin the other day had just mentioned to me: "ice1cube is back!?!?". Thank you for being such an inspiration Frank! I use to dwell in the past a lot, now I only focus on what I can change. Looking forward to some parody videos soon and miss your old vids with Han lol.
Im in my mid 30s and so glad youre offering substance to youth these days that at our young age didnt have. As teens we disregard the advice of our parents (a lot in asian households) and we tend to get more intel from our other friends/resources. But your channel is perfect as you show your passion for cars but also lessons learned if not pursued right! Good shit bro! keep it up.
man that compilation of the old screenshots from youtube really take me down memory lane :') i remember binge watching your vids back in high school on the weekends, and i was so upset to find that you stopped uploading. but i think because of that, im so much more grateful to have you back on youtube. i think its kinda funny how you have no idea who i am, but your values and lessons you share make up a large part of who i am today
Hey Frank, I just wanted to let you know that I really really appreciate the content that you have been making over the last few months. 2020 has been an extremely tough year for me and I've found myself extremely down over the last few months. Your life lessons have been really really relatable. I'm 22 this year and a lot of the regrets that you talk about (especially with cars) resonate with me. Your words of wisdom never fails to push me to a more positive headspace. Your old videos on faith has also made me want to return back to the church. I just want to say thank you. Keep making these videos. If you ever decide to make a patreon for some side income, I will 100% support!
thank you hasen! your sharing is so uplifting and so humbling. i appreciate you so much, keep your head up and stay positive and keep driving forward my friend. sending you love, God bless you mightily my friend
I'm a freshman in college now, but I've been watching your videos since middle school (when I probably shouldn't have been, oops!). I remember sitting with my older brother whenever he found a new video, either freshly uploaded or an old gem, and laughing at your jokes while most of the life lessons went right over my head. It's a shame that I didn't understand back then, but that's why I'm so thankful that you've been uploading more videos recently. At this point in my life, your wisdom and life experiences have really gotten me to think about my future, especially since I'm learning to be more independent and responsible on my own. And even though I've just left the nest, your videos help me reevaluate the relationship I have with my parents. I hold a lot of resentment towards them, but listening to you has put me on the path towards cherishing the time I have left with them as I move forward. Thank you for sharing your resilience and positivity with random strangers on the Internet; it means so much more than you know. I look forward to continuing to grow with and learn from you!
thank you angela! i appreciate you and i pray and hope your relationship with your parents continues to grow and improve! thank you so much for sharing and thank you for supporting me for so many years!
Far out Frank, I use to watch your videos back in the days when youtube had just started, I am 27 now and have never felt more at home watching your videos now. I am confident it will not take you long at all to get back those millions of subscribers that you had once lost. You are doing well, keep at it.
So Inspiring. I remembering watching and laughing at your video where you talked about getting contact lenses and your experience with eye exam. I was studying in optometry school at the time and now here am I, watching your new videos sitting in my own optometry clinic. Keep doing what you love to do, and thank you for coming back sharing your experiences and lessons.
Really appreciate the type of videos you make Frank, story time video without all the exaggeration or over the top emotions that you normally see with other channels. Just your great storytelling and genuine humanity. Much love
Haven’t finished watching but I really appreciate the old UA-cam stuff, the layout, the creators - even watching your parody form back then the technology like the webcam - time really flies. I watched UA-cam back then but it’s rare you meet anyone in real life that did so you can’t really chat about it, no outlet for your thoughts. I’m rambling, it was a good time. I did miss your videos when you went away, I am glad you’ve returned.
I'm so jealous of all your video storage, you can revisit any timeline of your life easily, and time travel through the videos. I feel like that's gold, and at least you can acknowledge these life lessons and be grateful for them.
This was an amazing video. I used to be in high school watching these videos every week, now I’m working full time and paying bills and still thoroughly enjoy and appreciate these videos. I can’t tell you how glad I am to see that you’re back 💪
Hey man, you’re channel has really high potential and keep it up. I learned a lot from the last vid, and I’m still 14. I’m happy someone was able to explain these struggles to me early
I am one of your subscribers from the golden era. Always enjoyed your content which was both informative, reflective, and hilarious. Was just as immature and foolish as a younger lad, and still cringing from some of the decisions I made, so can totally relate with you brother. As we are learning and growing to be better by the day. Glad to have you back, and what's great is that your content is still just as rich and engaging as ever before, except with a new flare of maturity and substance enriched with life and learned experiences. Thank you.
Thanks for this frank. I took my medical boards recently and after receiving a lackluster score, I felt deep regret for losing steam and feeling hopeless the few weeks leading up to the exam. It makes me think that maybe I could have studied harder. Smarter. I could have been emotionally stronger. It’s sometimes hard to control ones circumstances and how to feel towards those circumstances but i kept thinking all those “what if’s,” especially when all your friends whiz by and make it all look easy. But hearing you say your piece at the very end really rang true with me and it’s helping me understand that there is no point in regretting what is spilled milk, and that there is still much that can be done so long as we readjust and maintain a correct mindset. I found that happiness is not necessarily dependent on the successes you have in life but on your mindset, your tenacity to get back up from setbacks/failure, and your ability to be happy with what God gifts you. Because honestly, he has something so much greater in store for all of us that would make all the times you had to dust yourself off from falling all the more meaningful.
As always, thank you for the video. You're a great motivational speaker. I actually needed a video like this to bring me back into reality. I was getting caught up in the past and was running a bunch of what if scenarios... but doing so would mean that I am wasting precious time. Gotta move forward and live to the fullest and not walk backwards with infinite regrets. You're my favorite UA-camr. Keep up the great work! :)
Hey Frank, I just found out about your channel by the last video you made about your relationship with your parents and these financial mistakes that you did when you were younger. When looking at it, it reminded me a lot of my own brother and his mistakes that he was able to use as lessons later in his life, that would make me the person that he is today. To me, he's really responsible and mature from what he's been through and has passed through those lessons that he learned back to me, someone a decade younger than him. After finishing that video, I thought about how sincere you are when making these videos and how good you are at storytelling from start to finish when being able to reflect back on your mistakes, but those mistakes also shaping who you are today. I think that nowadays, it's hard to find a proper role model online as everyone is trying to get famous or make it seem like they have a "perfect" life, but coming across these videos, it's humanizing to see someone who isn't perfect, but is able to come up from those regrets/mistakes and become a better person. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos and seeing that unique sense of incorporating those early 00's films/videos into a more modern one in your channel. Sincerely, Connie
Your recent videos are so full of good life lessons; not sure if anyone has mentioned it to you but I think you're a really great storyteller - and that sets you apart way more than simply having a fancy camera equipment or visuals (funny that you made a video about that back in 2013 haha). As someone else mentioned, your videos show a lot more maturity now (understandably so) and I'm really thankful that you're sharing your wisdom and communicating what's on your heart with us all :)
This is crazy. Watching this and your recent videos is like a self reflection and giant wake up call for myself... Immigrant parents with a child who spends too much on his car. Appreciate the videos! Been a fan since Hanh had his turbo brz. You guys got me into deadlifting/squating. Would love to see those videos return!
Hey Frank, I have really been liking your new videos. You were actually the first fitness youtuber I ever followed when I was like 15. Me and my buddy used to workout then watch your videos and try to implement any tips or advice you had. Crazy how even now I just graduated and started working a real job your videos continue to provide some real insight. I really appreciate how open you've been in these videos, but gotta say you're still living the dream in my eyes, got a great job, loving wife and jacked af! Thanks for all the insight, and can't wait for the next video!
This is a reminder to me that whenever I’m feeling caught up, upset or down come to watch these guy’s videos and Learn that everybody makes mistakes, and one of the most important things in life is family
Hey Frank, thanks for still being around. You're doing this not only for us, but for yourself as well. And I'm glad you're getting the most out of this process. Best wishes
Learning to move on from the past and appreciating what it has taught me instead was a lesson that changed my entire perspective on life. It's such an important realization. I used to hold a lot of resentment for people in my past and the effects they had on me, but one day, a friend who experienced something similar said something along the lines of "It sucks that those things happened, but it made me who I am today. I like the person I have become so far, so I don't hold any resentment for the past anymore." Hearing that changed my life. This video was a great reminder of that lesson. Been watching you for years, Frank, and it's so wonderful to see the growth and lessons you are sharing with us. Always grateful to have you back on UA-cam. Edit: I would looove seeing some reuploads of old videos!!
I actually needed to hear this. Crashed mine/my dads NB Miata a few months ago, and while I’ve slowly been trying to rebuild it...it’s hard knowing I was the one who messed up his perfectly good stock beautiful car. I think I started going down the wrong path with it too - way too low for the sake of looks, an unreliable turbo and questionable work done to it. But now, I think taking a step back and focusing will help me get it back to an even better place - and yes the past hurts, but not as much as never moving forward. Hope you’re doing well man, thanks again! I remember those old UA-cam days haha
I really like the direction the channel is going with these videos, please continue to upload videos like this. I think it's a really healthy reminder to learn from our past and not let it haunt us.
Hindsight is 20-20, but those choices small or large result in who and what you are today. Thanks for the content and providing a source for personal reflection. It's nice to see content consistently now and we're not taking it for granted! Keep it going Frank!
I am in the same position my man. My parents and I are first-generation Vietnamese-Americans and they bought me a new 2019 Toyota 86 two years ago. I just crashed it 4 days ago and its a big lesson learned. Thank you for being there to remind me that I am not alone with my situation. Now, instead of going out and buying another 20k car with the insurance money, I'll just get a cheap 5k Mazda3 and pocket the rest of the money for college. Thank you again
I first stumbled across your video on how clubbing is like Disneyland back when I was in college. Clubbing is not my idea of fun, so your video really made me laugh and not feel like such a boring loser. I think it gave me the affirmation that I needed at that time. Your current content has also been immensely encouraging! Thank you for being this older brother figure on UA-cam.
I've been noticing your weekly uploads these past few weeks and just wanted to continue saying thanks for the content, Frank! I've been learning great insight from you! :D Tangent: I think this is is the 5th or 6th YT video I've EVER commented on in my life, haha
Hi Frank. As someone in my mid 20s right now, I really want to thank you for sharing your life experiences and your reflection on those moments. I started watching you when I was in my teens and I found your videos really funny and that is what hooked me in back then... But now I think your videos have really matured and have exponentially increased in value to the viewers such as myself. Videos like these where you show a very vulnerable side of yourself is something I absolutely respect. It is a refreshing perspective from today's typical "Instagram Best Life" photo / videos. If your goal is to expand your UA-cam Channel, please do not hesitate as your voice will be heard. Your content is too rich to not blow up one day in the near future. See you on the Trending page soon my friend because no doubt, you make amazing content.
Glad you're back on UA-cam I really enjoy all the content and I really appreciate you sharing all these things with the community. Good luck for the future.
found an appreciation for my parents that were also first generation, my parents sacrificed so much for me to have a better life, thank you for the video
I really like the direction your channel has taken and how you and your content has grown over the years. I think it’s the best most genuine channel I watch and the one that I continue to watch years later when other channels I used to follow (you had shown a lot of them on the old UA-cam interface) have become irrelevant to me
i remember seeing the optometrist video when it first came out and I thought it was the funniest shit in the world. These new videos aren't anywhere near as funny but I still enjoy them just as much. sometimes all I have to look forward to is watching one of your new uploads and it's always worth it thanks so much
I recently got t-boned and totaled my 2013 Impreza. It was my first new car, but I actually had a used Maxima as a gift from my friend. When I totaled his car, it hurt me a lot more emotionally than this most recent accident. I guess I'm thankful I'm alive still. I got the full blue book value from insurance already since it wasn't my fault, but my parents also wrote me a big check since insurance doesn't cover the cost for a new vehicle from the depreciated one. Just sharing some of my car history and reflecting too. Keep your head up, Frank. We'll be watching when you post a new video whenever you do.
l think this channel is what l needed right now. l just started getting my life together after 4 years of just constantly blaming and judging myself for not being a "better" person in the sense that l feel like everyone l know is moving forward while l am still stuck in the same place. l stopped being too harsh on myself, l learned to accept myself n now l am aiming to move forward at my own pace. This channel is heartwarming, it brings me back to the reality n somehow makes me feel more attached to the people l love .Anyways keep it up man!
Iirc I started watching your videos when I was in high school back in 2007. You were this muscular guy who gave workout tips, had a sick car and gave relationship advice. Think the teenage me idolized you a bit. Was disappointed when you left youtube but glad you're back now. Was inspired to do muscle ups because of you!
We appreciate your return. I'm glad you're making awesome videos because these topics are great discussion topics that affect my friends and my own personal future(s).
I don't have anything interesting to say but love your videos and stories! I feel like I've learned a lot about cars from your videos. It's one thing to regret but it is so important to take what you've learned and apply it to your future.
I would also say that there's just not enough time to do everything you want, so you just have to prioritize. My car/motorcycle hobbies are off to the side now that I have a family. My two boys (like you and your bro!) take up most of my waking hours outside of work. I actually have to stop working early to take care of my boys and then try to make up the hours later at night after they've gone to bed. All about priorities. Hope to get back to my cars at least when my boys are a little older.
I always find something to take away from your videos every week. I remember as a kid being introduced to you by one of my cousins back then when Shoes in Asian Homes came out. The first video you made of the Supra felt like it was only last week for me XD I’m glad I found this channel again. From watching your music videos learning how to Internet Stalk to now recently hitting 20 years old with an Evo under my name while receiving life lessons every week from you is truly a great thing to experience. Can’t believe I haven’t subscribed for the longest, but I’m amazed to see how you’ve grown the channel. I can’t wait for next week!
Thank you for sharing all of your experiences, wisdom, and knowledge with us Frank. I'm beginning to look at life a lot differently thanks to your videos. I hope that you are doing well and I'm sending you lots of prayers for you and your family!
Hi Frank, I have to be frank here as I don’t watch your videos when they first come out. However, I realized I have to allocate proper time to watch your videos because they are so relatable and inspirational that I want to soak in and learn from your knowledge and experiences. I have trouble with hanging onto the past but I’m working on it. Keep up the videos, you’re an inspiration to us all. Side note: what a huge throw back that was with the UA-cam interface. Nostalgia!
I'm 16 and have been watching these vids for good time now, just got my dream car(65 mustang),you are helping me avoid a lot of mistakes I wouldve committed without watching these vids,thank you
Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences! I am at a point in my life where I really need to take my responsabilities and think about my priorities and you've helped me so much! I've been following your channel since a long time and it's so good to hear you wanna keep making videos, us viewers very much appreciate it!
Man, I started following back when I was in high school and now I'm only months away from graduating medical school. Keep doing what you are doing man. You're an inspiration to many and I hope you never forget it! And def hit us up with those music video parodies, I used to know all the lyrics XDXDXD
I just rewatched several old workout videos with you and hahn ("back attack" and "sick chest workout" specifically) and the nostalgia is real. Those were the videos that got me into lifting almost a decade ago. It just makes me wonder what Hahn has been up to, maybe he'll restart his channel again after seeing you jumping back on!
I hope that you get big here once again because this is some very unique content and I for one am taking some of your lesson's to heart. Good news is that your videos are popping up in the reccomended section. Good luck!
I do miss your old channel Frank, and while I do think you would have grown even larger if you stayed with UA-cam. Your current insight and life lessons just wouldn’t have been the same.
I love this current version of Frank. While you still have your sense of humor, I see we’re much more mature. What I think is we wouldn’t be getting these types of videos like this one, if your channel blew up.
I really agree with this, but I wasn't really watching any people on UA-cam during that time (not many UA-cam personalities or vloggers I cared much about, I just wanted anime, looool) so I can't say I remember him, unfortunately. I think 100% what you said is true, but also that a lot of UA-camrs really have fame go to their head, but in other ways, while he may have gotten more wealthy, it would actually have made his materialism problems sort of worse. Like Ricegum with the $1500 sneaker videos, for example. A lot of UA-cam now is really just flexing money to "influence" for seemingly no rational reason. It's not even about something you enjoy and have as a hobby like his Supra, where it's not rational but it's at least understandable. I think a lot of the young people with supercar videos are like this, just treating life like a rap video.
So in some sense perhaps he would have gained the world but lost his soul if he continued on, imo. That said, I do wish him all the UA-cam $$$ more than ever now.
thanks vanlou! i appreciate your support and will keep sharing what i've been learning as time goes on!
ahhaha i love you guys
I’m 17 and bought a project car, but life couldn’t be more difficult. Grades, relationships, disconnect from God. I know now more than ever that that car will not satisfy me and my life if I don’t pay more attention to everything else first. I have much love and respect for you. Your channel went from a recommended binge to a weekly subscriber reminder of how good life can really be.
This is the kind of content that UA-cam has been missing for the past several years. Good to see you back Frank!
thank you larry!
I'm glad you came back and I've been watching your videos since back in 2009. I personally think you're doing well with the route you went. My mom passed away a couple years ago and I wish I had documented the time my sisters and I had with her like you do. Hope you keep up all of the good work, outside and inside media.
thank you so much for your encouragement and support, my condolences to you for your mom as well, much love my friend
Seeing all those old UA-cam screenshots brings back great memories. Thanks for the trip down memory lane! I'm so happy your posting videos again! ♥
thank you Anthony!!!
Honestly this channel is underrated and there is no doubt in my mind it will get the recognition it deserves. Your content is fresh and honest about life and your experiences which I think is something we all need to hear. It feels “real” in a society where people choose to only show the best parts of their lives. Keep up the good work!
thank you so much my friend! i am already so thankful for all of you as it is
We will always be here for you. Just stay safe and be youself!
thank you my friend!! so good to always see you in here!!
@@ice1cube I started watching you as a College student, now I am Doctorate holder, husband and father. Maybe my son will watch your kids grow up.
By the way, have you increased your jumping height? I used to do box jumps all the time in College. Haha
@@chanchina I'm so honored my friend!!! and congrats on all the accomplishments! tbh I've cut box jumps out for the most part, that movement causes some pain if i do it too often!
@@ice1cube aw man. I wish you would have told me you do slam dunks now on standard basketball hoops. Haha
You are like on of the best speakers I have ever heard on UA-cam. Keep up the work!
Definitely loving the direction you are going with this channel. I go to car meets all the time, and see kids with all these new cars, along with bank owned performance cars to show off to everybody. I can only imagine the car payment they have to make every month.
Yay Frank! Appreciate you, your knowledge, and your channel. Always look forward to your videos.
this video had soo much value for me. thanks for this video and i hope you can do way more like this one. thanks
thank you rodrigo!
As an Asian American who also grew up with car culture I can relate in all levels. These are humbling videos. So much respect for you for being honest and transparent. Hopefully, the younger generation can learn a lot from your videos.
thank you so much minh!
Still waiting for Kevin Lein to make a comeback. That dude was a legend. Glad you’re back and consistent.
lol deejay ill pass the word along!
I 2nd this! I miss those music videos!
Same!!! Once in a while he will post teasers of songs time to time on his instagram stories and I've been waiting for him to release some of them
I love your videos and thanks for making them. Thanks for reassuring me that life isn't shitty right now and to not dwell and what has been done. I was randomly recommended one of your vids and been hooked since 2 weeks ago.
just got a text from Frank with a screenshot of this comment LOL. thanks so much for the kind words Deejay 😭 i did a thing a few months back, and hoping to put out some more tuneses next year: ua-cam.com/video/VunCz3ZPjks/v-deo.html
From a brother to another brother, engineer to engineer, a land, far far away - in Melbourne, Australia. I just want to say, thank you for coming back and making videos. I still recall subscribing and following you from the early days of UA-cam. Then, there was a period of time where you decided to stop making videos. I never thought there would be a today like today, where I would see you back making videos - keep the good work up! You are one of the originals, and your videos are still very original. Feels like there wasn't any absent period.
There's something nostalgic yet very refreshing every time I watch your videos. And I totally relate to your videos in terms of appreciation and kindness. All the best, and I hope some day, we can bump into each other and have coffee if I am every around in the states. This is actually my very first post on any UA-cam channel since the early days lol. All the best and take care, cheers Mike.
thank you mike! I am so humbled and so appreciative of your kindness and support. i definitely hope we cross paths someday! God bless you my friend
No worries and thank you my friend. Looking forward to viewing your future videos, and someday in real life. Until then, take care and hope your parents are doing well. :)
The realist person on UA-cam! We need more people like you. Take care brother.
Lol you can thank my hoarding lifestyle for staying subscribed to you! I don't usually purge anything because I always feel like I will need it. & in this case I felt like anyone can return to UA-cam. I'm thankful you did! I'm glad you're using your personal life stories as a way to cope with whatever you're feeling. I can see that you are learning from stuff that has happened to you, but at the same time I just hope you're okay because it seems like you beat yourself up a lot. Take care, Frank, I look forward to next week's video!
you're the best frank! thank you for always sharing
Also an original subscriber and really enjoy these new video series. It feels real cause of how much it mirror’s my own life.
hai fren!!!!
the tight pants clip tho ☠️🤣
Hello
One of my fav comedian/car enthusiast/healthfulness person on UA-cam still.
Hihihi
Your vids just hit different. I have similar regrets, and it definitely calms the mind to hear someone else talk about these things. Thanks for sharing the story Frank.
thank you Andy! we live and learn!
I just want to to thank youtube algorithm in recommending me the video where you surprise your brother with his dream car. Although, I've only been watching your videos for about a month now, I feel like I've been a long time subscriber. Thank you Frank! for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.
thank you rich!! long or short i just appreciate every single one of you!!!
you know, i was so young that i never really found your videos (or maybe i just don’t remember) from your peak, but damn these videos are great now!! lots of good nuggets of wisdom and sentiments, makes me really look at my life and make sure i don’t fall into the same trap of playing fast and furious!
thanks vincent! i appreciate you!
That's what I admire about you Frank, you admit to your mistakes and learn from it. But don't be too hard on yourself, you're a great person and you've made so many of us happy with your videos, it's immeasurable. As for your channel, I'll always be a loyal follower!
thank you vince!!!
Been watching your videos for probably over a decade now Frank! time really flies. I'll always support you!
Also I'm quite interested in you reuploading the parody videos!! I remember watching them back in the day when you made them with your brother, Kevin Lein and Jason Chen!! They were the funniest things ever and always put a smile on my face.
Take care!!!
thank you!!! i'll see what i can do, maybe look for an upload midweek!
Hi Frank, been a longtime lurking subscriber to your videos way back over 10 years ago but have never commented. Really love the direction of your videos sharing all your flaws and life advice. Similar a bunch of your audience I'm now graduated working fulltime and feel that life has so many regrets. My grandma has been developing dementia as well and your videos are pushing me to help the family with more and see all moments as precious. I've also been told by an elder -"do you really think your human mistakes/regrets can ruin God's plan?". And how good it is to know that we can learn from what we think we've done wrong, move forward, enjoy what God's given us now, all while knowing He's still sovereign. Keep up the vids Frank -we're seeing the Spirit in you changing lives.
this comment brought tears to my eyes thank you so much for sharing and encouraging me. sometimes it definitely does not feel like i'm being used or am useful so thank you for encouraging me and building me up!!
This is my first time watching one of your videos and I’m glad the UA-cam Algorithm recommended it to me. That is one of the first steps and signs of telling that this channel has a tons of potential. Look forward to your videos man, don’t take any regrets. This is the new beginning 🙌🏼
thank you kas this means so much to me!!!
My cousin the other day had just mentioned to me: "ice1cube is back!?!?". Thank you for being such an inspiration Frank! I use to dwell in the past a lot, now I only focus on what I can change. Looking forward to some parody videos soon and miss your old vids with Han lol.
Im in my mid 30s and so glad youre offering substance to youth these days that at our young age didnt have. As teens we disregard the advice of our parents (a lot in asian households) and we tend to get more intel from our other friends/resources. But your channel is perfect as you show your passion for cars but also lessons learned if not pursued right! Good shit bro! keep it up.
man that compilation of the old screenshots from youtube really take me down memory lane :') i remember binge watching your vids back in high school on the weekends, and i was so upset to find that you stopped uploading. but i think because of that, im so much more grateful to have you back on youtube. i think its kinda funny how you have no idea who i am, but your values and lessons you share make up a large part of who i am today
thank you Kevin! I'm honored and humbled! I appreciate you so much my dear friend! thank you for all your years of support
Hey Frank, I just wanted to let you know that I really really appreciate the content that you have been making over the last few months. 2020 has been an extremely tough year for me and I've found myself extremely down over the last few months. Your life lessons have been really really relatable. I'm 22 this year and a lot of the regrets that you talk about (especially with cars) resonate with me. Your words of wisdom never fails to push me to a more positive headspace. Your old videos on faith has also made me want to return back to the church. I just want to say thank you. Keep making these videos. If you ever decide to make a patreon for some side income, I will 100% support!
thank you hasen! your sharing is so uplifting and so humbling. i appreciate you so much, keep your head up and stay positive and keep driving forward my friend. sending you love, God bless you mightily my friend
we sticking through forever Frank! keep making these videos! all we can do is move forward!
good to see you simon! thank you as always!
I'm a freshman in college now, but I've been watching your videos since middle school (when I probably shouldn't have been, oops!). I remember sitting with my older brother whenever he found a new video, either freshly uploaded or an old gem, and laughing at your jokes while most of the life lessons went right over my head. It's a shame that I didn't understand back then, but that's why I'm so thankful that you've been uploading more videos recently. At this point in my life, your wisdom and life experiences have really gotten me to think about my future, especially since I'm learning to be more independent and responsible on my own. And even though I've just left the nest, your videos help me reevaluate the relationship I have with my parents. I hold a lot of resentment towards them, but listening to you has put me on the path towards cherishing the time I have left with them as I move forward. Thank you for sharing your resilience and positivity with random strangers on the Internet; it means so much more than you know. I look forward to continuing to grow with and learn from you!
thank you angela! i appreciate you and i pray and hope your relationship with your parents continues to grow and improve! thank you so much for sharing and thank you for supporting me for so many years!
Far out Frank, I use to watch your videos back in the days when youtube had just started, I am 27 now and have never felt more at home watching your videos now. I am confident it will not take you long at all to get back those millions of subscribers that you had once lost. You are doing well, keep at it.
thank you!!!!
So Inspiring. I remembering watching and laughing at your video where you talked about getting contact lenses and your experience with eye exam. I was studying in optometry school at the time and now here am I, watching your new videos sitting in my own optometry clinic. Keep doing what you love to do, and thank you for coming back sharing your experiences and lessons.
thank you so much Judy! I appreciate you, happy new year my friend!! sending you much love!!
Really appreciate the type of videos you make Frank, story time video without all the exaggeration or over the top emotions that you normally see with other channels. Just your great storytelling and genuine humanity. Much love
thank you mike!! I appreciate you!!
Haven’t finished watching but I really appreciate the old UA-cam stuff, the layout, the creators - even watching your parody form back then the technology like the webcam - time really flies. I watched UA-cam back then but it’s rare you meet anyone in real life that did so you can’t really chat about it, no outlet for your thoughts. I’m rambling, it was a good time. I did miss your videos when you went away, I am glad you’ve returned.
thank you so much! i appreciate your support over all these years
I'm so jealous of all your video storage, you can revisit any timeline of your life easily, and time travel through the videos. I feel like that's gold, and at least you can acknowledge these life lessons and be grateful for them.
so true i was just thanking my dad today
This was an amazing video. I used to be in high school watching these videos every week, now I’m working full time and paying bills and still thoroughly enjoy and appreciate these videos. I can’t tell you how glad I am to see that you’re back 💪
thank you tam this means a lot!!
Hey man, you’re channel has really high potential and keep it up. I learned a lot from the last vid, and I’m still 14. I’m happy someone was able to explain these struggles to me early
thank you so much my friend!
The way you and your brother mirror each parent in the thumbnail says a lot.
I am one of your subscribers from the golden era. Always enjoyed your content which was both informative, reflective, and hilarious. Was just as immature and foolish as a younger lad, and still cringing from some of the decisions I made, so can totally relate with you brother. As we are learning and growing to be better by the day. Glad to have you back, and what's great is that your content is still just as rich and engaging as ever before, except with a new flare of maturity and substance enriched with life and learned experiences. Thank you.
thank you so much for supporting me all these years!! it means so much to me!
Love your work Frank.
Thanks for this frank. I took my medical boards recently and after receiving a lackluster score, I felt deep regret for losing steam and feeling hopeless the few weeks leading up to the exam. It makes me think that maybe I could have studied harder. Smarter. I could have been emotionally stronger. It’s sometimes hard to control ones circumstances and how to feel towards those circumstances but i kept thinking all those “what if’s,” especially when all your friends whiz by and make it all look easy. But hearing you say your piece at the very end really rang true with me and it’s helping me understand that there is no point in regretting what is spilled milk, and that there is still much that can be done so long as we readjust and maintain a correct mindset. I found that happiness is not necessarily dependent on the successes you have in life but on your mindset, your tenacity to get back up from setbacks/failure, and your ability to be happy with what God gifts you. Because honestly, he has something so much greater in store for all of us that would make all the times you had to dust yourself off from falling all the more meaningful.
i missed you bro. you’re so chill, highly intelligent, and well spoken. love you man
As always, thank you for the video. You're a great motivational speaker. I actually needed a video like this to bring me back into reality. I was getting caught up in the past and was running a bunch of what if scenarios... but doing so would mean that I am wasting precious time. Gotta move forward and live to the fullest and not walk backwards with infinite regrets.
You're my favorite UA-camr. Keep up the great work! :)
thank you so much i really really appreciate your support and encouragement!
This video really helped me reflect on my own life. I never watched your old videos but you are genuine person!
thank you John!!
Hey Frank,
I just found out about your channel by the last video you made about your relationship with your parents and these financial mistakes that you did when you were younger. When looking at it, it reminded me a lot of my own brother and his mistakes that he was able to use as lessons later in his life, that would make me the person that he is today. To me, he's really responsible and mature from what he's been through and has passed through those lessons that he learned back to me, someone a decade younger than him.
After finishing that video, I thought about how sincere you are when making these videos and how good you are at storytelling from start to finish when being able to reflect back on your mistakes, but those mistakes also shaping who you are today.
I think that nowadays, it's hard to find a proper role model online as everyone is trying to get famous or make it seem like they have a "perfect" life, but coming across these videos, it's humanizing to see someone who isn't perfect, but is able to come up from those regrets/mistakes and become a better person.
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos and seeing that unique sense of incorporating those early 00's films/videos into a more modern one in your channel.
Sincerely,
Connie
thank you connie!!! I'm so
honored and humbled by your encouragement it means so much to me thank you so much for your support and kindness!
Hi Frank, love seeing you growing as a person. The way you narrate your life lessons - will keep watching for the years to come!
thank you so much my friend!
Such an important message behind every on of your videos!
Coming home from work to this is therapy.
Your recent videos are so full of good life lessons; not sure if anyone has mentioned it to you but I think you're a really great storyteller - and that sets you apart way more than simply having a fancy camera equipment or visuals (funny that you made a video about that back in 2013 haha). As someone else mentioned, your videos show a lot more maturity now (understandably so) and I'm really thankful that you're sharing your wisdom and communicating what's on your heart with us all :)
thank you Lydia I appreciate you!!
This is crazy. Watching this and your recent videos is like a self reflection and giant wake up call for myself... Immigrant parents with a child who spends too much on his car. Appreciate the videos! Been a fan since Hanh had his turbo brz. You guys got me into deadlifting/squating. Would love to see those videos return!
thank you! i appreciate you! and WOW i forgot he had a turbo brz LOL!!!
Super happy to be part of this community and also a part of your strength and drive to keep making videos, never change frank
thank you eric! this means a lot to me!!
I love how you always are able to bring up your mother at the end of the video lol
😊 its the only thing I want to talk about
Hey Frank, I have really been liking your new videos. You were actually the first fitness youtuber I ever followed when I was like 15. Me and my buddy used to workout then watch your videos and try to implement any tips or advice you had. Crazy how even now I just graduated and started working a real job your videos continue to provide some real insight.
I really appreciate how open you've been in these videos, but gotta say you're still living the dream in my eyes, got a great job, loving wife and jacked af! Thanks for all the insight, and can't wait for the next video!
thank you anwar!!! i really appreciate your support over all these years. it means so much to me!
This is a reminder to me that whenever I’m feeling caught up, upset or down come to watch these guy’s videos and Learn that everybody makes mistakes, and one of the most important things in life is family
thank you Lucas
Hey Frank, thanks for still being around. You're doing this not only for us, but for yourself as well. And I'm glad you're getting the most out of this process. Best wishes
thank you John! I appreciate you
I’m just glad you’re back !
Learning to move on from the past and appreciating what it has taught me instead was a lesson that changed my entire perspective on life. It's such an important realization. I used to hold a lot of resentment for people in my past and the effects they had on me, but one day, a friend who experienced something similar said something along the lines of "It sucks that those things happened, but it made me who I am today. I like the person I have become so far, so I don't hold any resentment for the past anymore." Hearing that changed my life. This video was a great reminder of that lesson.
Been watching you for years, Frank, and it's so wonderful to see the growth and lessons you are sharing with us. Always grateful to have you back on UA-cam.
Edit: I would looove seeing some reuploads of old videos!!
thank you nina!!! i'll see what i can do, maybe look for an upload midweek!
I actually needed to hear this. Crashed mine/my dads NB Miata a few months ago, and while I’ve slowly been trying to rebuild it...it’s hard knowing I was the one who messed up his perfectly good stock beautiful car. I think I started going down the wrong path with it too - way too low for the sake of looks, an unreliable turbo and questionable work done to it. But now, I think taking a step back and focusing will help me get it back to an even better place - and yes the past hurts, but not as much as never moving forward. Hope you’re doing well man, thanks again! I remember those old UA-cam days haha
I really like the direction the channel is going with these videos, please continue to upload videos like this. I think it's a really healthy reminder to learn from our past and not let it haunt us.
Wow this video is full of nostalgia. I love it and your whole channel is what I miss UA-cam being. Hope all is well Frank!
thank you phyman! so good to hear from you, hope you've been well too
I was so sad when you stopped making videos, I always watched them growing up and showed all my friends. So glad you are back!! 💪🏽
Hindsight is 20-20, but those choices small or large result in who and what you are today. Thanks for the content and providing a source for personal reflection. It's nice to see content consistently now and we're not taking it for granted! Keep it going Frank!
thank you so much! i'm not taking these moments and this opportunity for granted either! thank you!!
I am in the same position my man. My parents and I are first-generation Vietnamese-Americans and they bought me a new 2019 Toyota 86 two years ago. I just crashed it 4 days ago and its a big lesson learned. Thank you for being there to remind me that I am not alone with my situation. Now, instead of going out and buying another 20k car with the insurance money, I'll just get a cheap 5k Mazda3 and pocket the rest of the money for college. Thank you again
I first stumbled across your video on how clubbing is like Disneyland back when I was in college. Clubbing is not my idea of fun, so your video really made me laugh and not feel like such a boring loser. I think it gave me the affirmation that I needed at that time. Your current content has also been immensely encouraging! Thank you for being this older brother figure on UA-cam.
thank you so much charissa! I appreciate you
I've been noticing your weekly uploads these past few weeks and just wanted to continue saying thanks for the content, Frank! I've been learning great insight from you! :D
Tangent: I think this is is the 5th or 6th YT video I've EVER commented on in my life, haha
Kevin I love you my good friend!!
Hi Frank. As someone in my mid 20s right now, I really want to thank you for sharing your life experiences and your reflection on those moments.
I started watching you when I was in my teens and I found your videos really funny and that is what hooked me in back then...
But now I think your videos have really matured and have exponentially increased in value to the viewers such as myself.
Videos like these where you show a very vulnerable side of yourself is something I absolutely respect. It is a refreshing perspective from today's typical "Instagram Best Life" photo / videos.
If your goal is to expand your UA-cam Channel, please do not hesitate as your voice will be heard. Your content is too rich to not blow up one day in the near future.
See you on the Trending page soon my friend because no doubt, you make amazing content.
Glad you're back on UA-cam I really enjoy all the content and I really appreciate you sharing all these things with the community. Good luck for the future.
thank you alex!
This is officially my favorite UA-cam channel. Appreciate your message and honesty Frank.
thank you Benjamin!!
Frank is one of those bright lights in 2020. So much better having his return with everything going on this year.
found an appreciation for my parents that were also first generation, my parents sacrificed so much for me to have a better life, thank you for the video
I really like the direction your channel has taken and how you and your content has grown over the years. I think it’s the best most genuine channel I watch and the one that I continue to watch years later when other channels I used to follow (you had shown a lot of them on the old UA-cam interface) have become irrelevant to me
I just recently came across your channel and I appreciate all your words of wisdom. Subscribed!
thank you so much!
i remember seeing the optometrist video when it first came out and I thought it was the funniest shit in the world. These new videos aren't anywhere near as funny but I still enjoy them just as much. sometimes all I have to look forward to is watching one of your new uploads and it's always worth it thanks so much
I recently got t-boned and totaled my 2013 Impreza. It was my first new car, but I actually had a used Maxima as a gift from my friend. When I totaled his car, it hurt me a lot more emotionally than this most recent accident. I guess I'm thankful I'm alive still. I got the full blue book value from insurance already since it wasn't my fault, but my parents also wrote me a big check since insurance doesn't cover the cost for a new vehicle from the depreciated one.
Just sharing some of my car history and reflecting too. Keep your head up, Frank. We'll be watching when you post a new video whenever you do.
l think this channel is what l needed right now. l just started getting my life together after 4 years of just constantly blaming and judging myself for not being a "better" person in the sense that l feel like everyone l know is moving forward while l am still stuck in the same place. l stopped being too harsh on myself, l learned to accept myself n now l am aiming to move forward at my own pace.
This channel is heartwarming, it brings me back to the reality n somehow makes me feel more attached to the people l love .Anyways keep it up man!
Iirc I started watching your videos when I was in high school back in 2007. You were this muscular guy who gave workout tips, had a sick car and gave relationship advice. Think the teenage me idolized you a bit. Was disappointed when you left youtube but glad you're back now. Was inspired to do muscle ups because of you!
thank you! i'm honored!
Thanks Frank! You always have something meaningful and thoughtful to say. Really enjoying having you back :)
"The past can hurt but the way I see it we could choose to either run from it or learn from it"
I understood that reference!
We appreciate your return. I'm glad you're making awesome videos because these topics are great discussion topics that affect my friends and my own personal future(s).
thanks kenny!
I don't have anything interesting to say but love your videos and stories! I feel like I've learned a lot about cars from your videos. It's one thing to regret but it is so important to take what you've learned and apply it to your future.
thank you hope! i always appreciate seeing you in here!!
I would also say that there's just not enough time to do everything you want, so you just have to prioritize. My car/motorcycle hobbies are off to the side now that I have a family. My two boys (like you and your bro!) take up most of my waking hours outside of work. I actually have to stop working early to take care of my boys and then try to make up the hours later at night after they've gone to bed. All about priorities. Hope to get back to my cars at least when my boys are a little older.
so much love to you and your family my friend. I hope you get to share your hobbies with them soon!!
Stay genuine my guy. Your personality brings so much to your audience. Thank you 🙌
I stumbled onto this video at an important time in my life, and i appreciate you making them, thank you
thank you David!!
Thanks man. In a tough spot rn, and I really appreciated this heartfelt video. God bless you
thank you John! prayers and love to you my friend, God bless you mightily
I always find something to take away from your videos every week. I remember as a kid being introduced to you by one of my cousins back then when Shoes in Asian Homes came out. The first video you made of the Supra felt like it was only last week for me XD I’m glad I found this channel again. From watching your music videos learning how to Internet Stalk to now recently hitting 20 years old with an Evo under my name while receiving life lessons every week from you is truly a great thing to experience. Can’t believe I haven’t subscribed for the longest, but I’m amazed to see how you’ve grown the channel. I can’t wait for next week!
thank you so much jonavann!! i appreciate you! love the evo btw!
ice1cube thank you! Even though I’m starting to learn how she drives, I already have a lot of stories to tell haha
I just discovered your channel and I relate to so many of your life stories, it’s really changed my outlook on life for the better.
Thank you for sharing all of your experiences, wisdom, and knowledge with us Frank. I'm beginning to look at life a lot differently thanks to your videos. I hope that you are doing well and I'm sending you lots of prayers for you and your family!
thank you so much for your love and encouragement
Loved the answer. The decisions we make are life lessons. We have to appreciate where we are in our life.
Hi Frank, I have to be frank here as I don’t watch your videos when they first come out. However, I realized I have to allocate proper time to watch your videos because they are so relatable and inspirational that I want to soak in and learn from your knowledge and experiences. I have trouble with hanging onto the past but I’m working on it. Keep up the videos, you’re an inspiration to us all.
Side note: what a huge throw back that was with the UA-cam interface. Nostalgia!
Thanks for sharing, hope you'll the best. Just hang in there. It's never too late to come back to YT and share new stories or advice for life or cars.
thank you my friend!!! appreciate all your support and its always good seeing you in here
Thank you Frank for sharing. I think you are right, the best way is always to rise above the past, learn from it and move on.
thank you my friend!!
Been with you since the beginning man, crazy to see how much you have grown!
We're glad you're back, Frank! One of the good things to happen this 2020.
I'm 16 and have been watching these vids for good time now, just got my dream car(65 mustang),you are helping me avoid a lot of mistakes I wouldve committed without watching these vids,thank you
Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences! I am at a point in my life where I really need to take my responsabilities and think about my priorities and you've helped me so much! I've been following your channel since a long time and it's so good to hear you wanna keep making videos, us viewers very much appreciate it!
2020 was doo doo but u coming back was the light in this dark time my guy! :D
thank you ricky!!
Man, I started following back when I was in high school and now I'm only months away from graduating medical school. Keep doing what you are doing man. You're an inspiration to many and I hope you never forget it!
And def hit us up with those music video parodies, I used to know all the lyrics XDXDXD
awesome! congrats on nearing the end of med school and early congrats on your graduation!
I just rewatched several old workout videos with you and hahn ("back attack" and "sick chest workout" specifically) and the nostalgia is real. Those were the videos that got me into lifting almost a decade ago. It just makes me wonder what Hahn has been up to, maybe he'll restart his channel again after seeing you jumping back on!
he lives in upstate NY and owns a 400 acre farm now!
I hope that you get big here once again because this is some very unique content and I for one am taking some of your lesson's to heart. Good news is that your videos are popping up in the reccomended section. Good luck!