10 Things I Loved and Hated About Living in Korea -AS A BLACK GIRL
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Here are ten things I loved and hated about live in Seoul South Korea as an African American Girl. Overall I look back on the memory and I'm so blessed happy and grateful I got a chance to live there. It's an experience I wouldn't change for anything!
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Travelled to Kowloon, Hong Kong. Riding the escalator and woman looks back and pulls her purse closer. I asked her, 'do you think I traveled thousands of miles to steal your purse. If I can travel here, I can afford to be here.'
Yasssss tell em🔥🔥
Amen sister
yessssssss
Girl ur on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 u bacame karma for her lmaoooo she deserved it hahahahaha
Girl ur on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 u bacame karma for her lmaoooo she deserved it hahahahaha
When you said the guy spit on you I felt that on a personal level🤬I’m not a violent woman but I’d clock that person out. It’s disrespectful whether I’m dark or light
So true:)
I'd double slap him
bangtan_ army_girl U would Start a fight plus it’s illegal:)
I really would’ve had to fight him😪 we’re going to the cops cuz nah that is assault
@@user-oc2ub1cy8v So you would allow him to spit on you? Respect yourself.
If I learn Korean I think I'd get into a lot of fights lol
Laura, hahaha
Ohhhh myyy sameee
Same tbh🤣
Laura Urrego Same, I was already cursing when she said someone spit on her🥴
True story!!! I learned Korean speaking reading writing and listening so for me, it was ten times worse because even when people would speak Korean I would understand their racist comments....I loved Korea but the racism just brought me so down and I felt sad. Made me hate the country all together. And that sucks because it has so many amazing qualities.
koreans forget that many things they wear including street wear comes from black culture . dont even get me started on the music and dances , they profit off of black culture 😭
EXACTLY
PERIIIODDDT
LITERALLY LIKE CMON NOW
That should tell u that most koreans arent racist. Koreans are very beautiful people.
YES!!!!
Whew Chile.....spit? No mam that’s disgusting and disrespectful. They would’ve had to arrest me.
Swear
crуѕтαl ʝαу RIIIGGHHTT ooooooooo bitccc I’m about to fight the fucxxxxing AIRRRRRR
Straight up HARD kick to his nut sack ✊🏿😑💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🥜🥜
Exactly he wouldn't spit on nobody else and I meant that. WTF you got to be a crazy person to hate someone you don't know
I would’ve spat on homie’s face tbh
Koreans actually forget their music industry is 95% influenced by black culture.
Yeah but guess what in the us rock amd metal music also came from black culture but if I are black and go to one of thoes concert you would gets racist comment thrown at you .
Tobby Isiba early rock music is not from the UK it comes from back American chuck berry for example
@Tobby Isiba rock music was definitely created by black musicians.
Facts!
@Tobby Isiba No metal is from the New York underground. It migrated to England.
i honestly feel like some of them were hating on you cause you are super pretty
Anha
I hate the way they are hugely focused on your weight - if you're not skinny you're not beautiful
@theory816 they literally worship white people/white skin
@theory816 they legit wanna be more white than white, ushdueudhjjdh
Legit Llama Some Koreans not all. Koreans Can Be judging but doesn’t mean You can’t be saying “ *ALL* ”
the moment the spit lands on my shirt .. the moment my fist lands onto his jaw 😍
My slipper lands on his face 😍
I would have screamed at him in english
That’s when I head butt his ass 4x ❤️😍
Right
Exactly! I was practicing my uppercut right after I heard that 😂
And this is why im scared to go to korea. We like them but they dont like us
Edit: well damn so many like and so many replies 😂
Sad truth
*tearing* yeah
DD AY I'll not bother going. Stuff them!!!!!!
That is true
Dont care about what others think there are also nice koreans there dont stop yourself from going if you really want to go
“Koreans boy are still my favorite type of boys”
I feel you, sis.
Promise 🤭
Sundai lol@@SundaiLove
Sundai Love you didn’t talk about how korean boys are 😜 u should make a video about that and how they see foreigners,,, i mean there’s a bunch of videos but i like the way you tell stories
If you are black why would you love Korean boys when 99% percent of them don’t love you back
@@hiyou969 Because its her preference.
imagine being mad at someone because theyre darker. sounds pathetic to me lmaooo
RIGHT!!!
Like What The Actual Frick
You in the wrong soil !!!
Jeff BillingsEL shut up
@@mayasua3501 I must have hit a nerve .You can always tell .
@@jeffbillingsel7389 🤢🤮
Off topic, but isn't she gorgeous?👉👈
I- omgg thanks for the likes :")
**bisexual panik**
She so freaking beautiful
yes!!! I couldn't stop staring at her she was so beautiful
@@btsmochimi7924 yeaa😭👉👈
Obviously....she's really beautiful
WHOAA GURL UR STUNNINGGGGG!!!💖💖
Thumin aw thanks luv
Thumin she is! I was like wOAH
Hence why she was hated honestly...
I been in Korea almost three weeks. Cant belive how open the racism is here.
Matteus J. Dranias you experience racism too I thought it was just blacks
Sorry
omg
Angel Highlight every foreigner does, some just more frequently than others. If you’re black, white, hispanic, Indian, Russian, any other type of ethnicity/nationality that isn’t Korean or Southeast Asian, you’ll get discriminated against. Even if you visibly are another religion, you’ll get discriminated against.
@@newfietupac6789 Southeast asians get discriminated the WORST out of all of those what you mean lol
They say that the "quickest way to make a Korean grandpa go away" is to speak vietnamese.
The fact that my skin alone erks someone’s nerves makes me happy. Like bro... we are THAT POWERFUL. We’re like superhero’s. 💅🏽💅🏾💅🏿
That's how i look at it. Imagine if we had the privilege and money, we woulld ffff sheet up!
@@porschenator That's where racism comes into play. Racism is the blocking of access to information and resources from black and dark skinned people.
@@user-wr5he7df6z it shows how psychologically disturbed people are. It's sad really.
Right, it’s not your skin tone, it’s mine! Fuc right off. Wouldn’t want yours, so be easy. I hope everyone that thinks that way gets to be black in their next lifetime. The skin is the best part, how you’re treated because of it is the worst part 😂😂😂😂😂
PERIOD. Thats how I look at it.
When the kpop idols and others experience racism outside Korea Korean people make an issue but they should understand that they do the same ( not all but there are some narrow minded people).
And it’s a shame because black fans in the west are will criticise such people and defend them 😕
A lot of K-pop idols have also made a lot of racially insensitive comments 😟. I know it's possible that a lot of them didn't mean to be rude but we should at least correct them. It's like people are so hypnotised by the South Korea's "picture perfect image" that they refuse to see that they're not perfect, it's honestly kinda frustrating 😔 I hope people will start opening their eyes soon
@@itshyeonjindae i am literally in those people who love Korea i mean i am mad about Korea their k drama their love stories kindness i want to go Korea , but after this i think i should understand that reel life is far different than real life
@@nrityakalaa3899 I understand wanting to live there, I'm not really a K-pop or kdrama fan anymore but I wanna live there one day too. It's just that it's important that we look at all aspects of South Korea and not just the cool and popular stuff. There's nothing wrong with liking Korea but you've gotta realize that they're just like everyone else. They're not perfect, they have imperfections and flaws too, just like every country. If you still want to go to Korea I really hope you stay safe, and make lots of friends. Just don't forget Korea is not perfect, no country is! Stay safe, and God bless you ❤❤❤
And not speaking up against it when you see it is also collusion
I’m South Korean and Black as well. I was born in Suwon and lived in Taegu and Seoul. From what I remember, Korea had some of the worst racism I’ve ever experienced. It sounds like nothing much has changed. That’s really sad.
Same I’m korean and black as well, and I still have family meme here who don’t even talk to me because all of them are korean
Please don’t just say “black” black people have ethnicities, nationalities too!!
Mic M but black is a race 💀, you can say i’m black, she said nothing about nationality or ethnicity because her race is black...
Well I'm sorry to read that. Hope things with get better for y'all blasian people. I think you guys are beautiful.
@@iikimbab3297 Sorry to read. Hope things getting better for you
I’ve never been to Korea; however, I can sympathize with your sadness. I have always loved Japanese culture and such from a very young age. I was finally able to visit there recently and was so saddened and disappointed by the foul looks I got from the people there. I was so hurt and let down because all my life I had loved and praised Japan and the culture. So, to be made to feel so displaced and gross after all this time of loving Japan was heartbreaking for me. So from another black woman to her sister, I’m so sorry!:( When will we be more than just skin deep to the world?
Aww I’m so sorry :( I hope you won’t have to face that disrespect there again!
lanagurl91 Amen
I've always wanted to go, as a holiday. I will still go, even though l am aware of what I may face.
I'm real sorry, that's horrible :( There's alot of really troubling aspects of their culture that go unnoticed bc the pleasant elements are what we notice first. Pretty sure that they consider their race superior; they're protecting of their legacy to the point of discrimination. Heard a story one time about a Swedish diplomat(fluent in Japanese) who was on a Japanese flight when the stewardess asked the man next to him if he wanted to be moved from the "ganjin" next to him. The diplomat responded in fluent Japanese that he was sorry to had caused any offense. She apologized profusely, but that's just saving face. The fact that they are discriminatory goes unnoticed bc we all just wanna watch anime XD
I went to Korea for my first time last October for a BTS concert and I can say that while I was there I didn't experience any negativity. Even with me being lost for my first night there for 3 hours the people or should I say this older Korean couple was able to help me find my way. I'm sorry that you experienced much negativity while being in South Korea. I hope things eventually get better
I am so sorry for the horrible experiences you had in Korea. And the fact that YOU apologized for explaining it breaks my heart you are SUCH a kind soul and you have every right to tell your story.
Thanks luv
me too
But they say Asian hate exists when your culture can be the most hateful. It’s truly ironic to me.
@@DaeDreamerrhich culture? Who's culture are you talking about
@@DaeDreamerrAsian hate does exist and, no, Asian cultures are not the most hateful.
If a luxury apartment don’t have good water...then it’s the end
Maybe it's the water in Korea, for example when I go to the US I also have these problems with the water there cause I'm used to the water in my country so I have to buy special shampoos and soap to stop these "side effects" happening. I also notice my family has the same problem.
omg if u ever go to Korean please get a filter it was thin your hair
Its actually caused by hard water need to install water softener system. Hard water seems to make people break out/dry out alot its really bad for ur skin
Go to tropist countries
I just don’t understand how anyone anywhere, especially rich people drink tap water. My cats don’t even get tap water.
You will never experience this shit in the philippines. We filipinos love foreign in our countries 💓 . A new subscriber here. Your video is very informative .
Janrey atractivo I love when I visited the Philippines
super true
When I went to the Philippines everyone stared at me and my family lmao
Janrey atractivo I know all my friend are Filipinas 🇵🇭 and I love them. They are so nice and humble.. They are a lot of Filipinos in Korea but sometimes I get mad at how they get treated here specially if they are brown. 😔
@@cocoswagger3008 Ahahaha, maybe they are curious, not all filipinos are use to see foreign.
Come to Kenya, Africa its such a beautiful and friendly place
@Cheetah 6 I agree, like I live in Angola and people here are super friendly but life here kinda sucks like even if you live in the rich neighbourhoods the roads suck, clean water and electricity is a luxury, good food is expensive, good internet is expensive, the weather is HORRIBLE. I have no idea how we would even promote our country to others when most of us want to leave and for good reasons.
@Cheetah 6 Ive lived in Kenya and visited many other African coubtries and I have learned that Kenya is probably in the top ten best countries in Africa. It's so green and beautiful. Even the cities.
I love to visit africa being nature and wild and thats my choice not a fake world being traumatized with these hatred people
@Cheetah 6 i live in Nairobi westlands and honestly i love it here except for the long traffic drives .....i think maybe Rwanda is the only other country ad like
The good thing with Kenya is if your middle class and above you can comfortably live
Was stationed in Korea. As a black woman, hated it completely. Felt like a freak show especially when I had my braids. A lady pulling on my hair in a Mcdonalds, an old man moving his grand kid away from me, people whispering and staring at me. It really sucked. Thats why i never appreciated it as much because I felt weird going to seoul. Weirdly Daegu wasnt as bad
B Daegu is litty! I made so many friends
Ofc Daegu is lit. It’s basically the hood of Korea (from what I’ve heard but I don’t wanna assume)
Hi i love Soobin and Beomgyu hood of Korea lmaooooo 😭😭😭😭
@Kay Flip that's just pure justifing of people's bad actions. Curious or not invalidating someone's space and touching them, saying nasty shit, pulling hair etc is not acceptable in any culture. They know what they are doing. The people who are nice dont do that. Stop trying to invalidate the racism nd discrimination people go through. Even if there's nice people and nice experiences there's still lots of faults. You don't need to travel to know not to verbally abuse someone
@Kay Flip + ofc all asian don't fele this waynd asian as a group aren't bad, there's just whole lot of bad discrimination in asia.
As a Korean, I'm so sorry you experienced all that;; I'm so embarrassed with how they treated you and honestly I can feel you on a personal level.
When I lived there for 3 years, I had friends who were black and every time I was with them, there would be stares... And not just my black friends, I had German, Latina, Filipinos, Singaporeans, and other races of friends but each time I went out with them, we got stares and it bothered me so much. Korea is super judgmental when it comes to outer appearances and it really did take a toll on me as well cause even if I was Korean, I'm darker than most cause I'm also from California. It's crazy cause I'm called super fair here;; And the worst part for me was the fact that I could understand what the others were saying thinking we don't understand them.
There was a taxi driver who got super mad and started cussing in Korean saying stuff about how he doesn't want to drive us and whatnot;; but the thing is, we didn't even ask that taxi driver to drive us;; he just happened to be the next driver to take a customer cause apparently there's a line;; we originally asked a taxi car at the back.. He yelled at us saying we need to go to the first taxi in line;; so we went and got cussed out cause we were foreigners;;
I'm Korean, and as much as I love my country for all the cool things that they have to offer, I can't help but hate the people that live in it. Most of the Koreans I've met are rude, ignorant, and racist. I couldn't take more than 3 years. I originally went to Korea planning to stay for at least 5, if not permanently. But I couldn't handle the atmosphere at all. I caved and came back to America.
Again, I'm sorry on their behalf. I hope you don't mind visiting again just for the all the nice things they have to offer. Just ignore them or cuss them out in English LOL
Nicely detailed comment.😀
Sorry to read. Thx for the story, I appreciate it.
Lovely story great reflection
😁😁😁😁
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Oh my god she is so beautiful. Her skin is gorgeous. I can’t imagine someone being so disrespectful to her just because of her skin color. I’m so sorry that happened to you. (Your hair is amazing too and it fits you so well)
Queen Of Thine Bitchery aww thank u so much for the kind words
I've been living in Korea as a European foreigner for 1 year and I noticed the same discriminating things towards black people as you did. While I was praised and envied for my light skin, light hair and light eyes, always being told I look like a doll although I do not in any way, I quickly noticed the disgusted glances some people gave anyone with darker skin, especially with really dark skin. And especially older Koreans, who are often not very open-minded towards foreigners in general, were quite extreme with their reactions like insulting them in Korean, asking them to yield their seat in the subway etc. I always felt really bad for them, but there are some stereotypes against white foreigners too, rather in a sexual way. While I was wearing my Korean school uniform, it was more than visible I was there as a high school student, but older men approached me asking if I was Russian (a very racist way of asking if someone is a hooker) and how much one hour with me would cost. I also was sexually harassed by a really disgusting, drunken man who continously asked if I could go down on him etc. in a public park and offered me 500 won (around 50 cents) for this.... I love Korean culture and Korean people, this year was one of the best experiences in my life, but there obviously are downsides too, although I always was admired and loved just for my super basic European looks, which does not make sense to begin with.
PatiiTube wow thanx so much for sharing your story seriously!!! I can actually imagine that happening I had a friend with a similar story. I’m so sorry that happened to you! It’s amazing you were able to notice the discrimination around you. Many ppl just ignored it like it wasn’t happening to me. Luckily there are enough good points I agree! It was an amazing experience despite the bad stuff. I’m glad u are still enjoy yourself and not letting those bad apples influence your views on Korea
Oh sh** I was asked that was I russian in korea too by a random old man in a 7/11 .... damn I've been to korea 3 times now and not thinking of going back..
Oh that is awful :( I just want to make clear that maybe not every Korean would ask this question with a bad intention, it is just what my Korean friends told me back then about especially older Koreans because of the history (apparently many decades ago most of Russian woman were perceived as hookers) and I personally was never asked this question in another context. Just do not want some misunderstandings to happen! But I also noticed that every younger Korean who asked about my nationality rather asked 어느 나라에서 왔어요? So just in general „which country are you from?“ which is obviously much more polite.
I've experienced similar situations. I've been here for 6 months but have been sexually harassed so many times I've lost count and a particularly bad instance happened on the bus that almost has me packing up and leaving (had a good cry throughout the night then put my "back off" face thereafter). Though I'm American (family immigrated from Ireland) they keep asking me if I'm Russian and not waiting for my response before grabbing me (this sucks for actual Russians too since this is discrimination against them).
I also find myself with empty seats surrounding me when on the subway. I've had people on their phone come to sit by me, look up from their phones, and change directions. I try to tell myself "woot, I get to have personal space" but it stings sometimes. Some of these situations occurred more often because I live in a rural area so I think most won't have to deal with these things to a large degree (no worries future travelers).
I also recognize that POC deals with racism, discrimination, and prejudice far more than I will in this country so I try to include and educate diversity to my students so this occurs less in the future. It's important for people to be 1. aware that Korea and it's natives can be just as shitty as anywhere else. 2. be advocates for POC in Asian countries as defending themselves can take a turn for the ugly with law enforcement.
Micaela 미카엘라 Awesome that you include diversity in your education of students. This is SO important! We are all global citizens and we should make the effort to reverse unkindness to our fellow human beings whenever we can - even if we don’t experience the unkindness ourselves. ❤️
Idk why but her facial structure reminds me of CHUNGHA
Trueee
Oh yeahhh
Lmao I see it
Oh yeah !!!
Ikrrrt!!!
I am black but if someone stop me and spit on me i will be in jail by now 💅
Especially by an old person. They got one foot in the grave and I'll help them put the other one in there 💪🏾
@@MrsAKnife girl right?? My hands are for all ages tf.
@@MrsAKnife omg I’m so wrong for laughing 😭🤚
Lol your profile is when you try to be loyal to your fave artist
JAILLLL
Why do people of color get hated on all the time???Gosh!!!!
Korean also the people of color.. And I it's surprising that most of them are racist too. Maybe because they live in homegenous society. So they see the differences as a threat?
Doctor Afree yeah but a lot of black countries are homogeneous and they are not racist as Asians.
@@cloudy6317 maybe that because of the colonialism? As we know that starting in 15th century, when white people extended their territories to occupied the land of Africa AND Asia. Most of our ancestor at that time think that white people were superior.. And fair skin somehow indicate the social status. And maybe some of Asian still think that way... Colorism and racism is real.. Me my self also experience colorism (discriminate because the color of the skin) toward my skin color, even though I am also an Asian (Indonesia).
Doctor Afree Brainwashing of colonialism
Doctor Afree Doctor Afree black countries had colonisation too lmao. If you didn’t know ;black ppl with lighter skin had better living conditions &dark skin were forced to work in cottons field. So yeah,skin tone ALSO indicate the social statut in the black community. please go educate yourself.Asian countries are just more racist than black countries in general. That’s it.
I feel the same way about Italy. They really hate asians. One Italian man kept kicking really hard my chair for a 30 minute bus ride. Yelling "Eh! Chinese! Eh! Chinese! " continuously. His gf was with him she was laughing her head off. I'm not chinese btw- my mum is filipina and my dad is British. So it just shows how ignorant people are. Not every asian is from China and if they were it is still not acceptable to bully and behave in a way that threatens people. All I can say if you are woman of colour, mixed race or any alternative ethnicity to just plain white- better download some self defence classes into your brain. Nobody should have to put up with assault -which is what spitting on someone is.
Ignorant ppl everywhere. an African American guy deliberately bumped into me (Asian) on the metro and gave this dirty up and down look, ready to attack for no reason. It's just sad. That happened to me 13 years ago and I still remember. Can't even imagine how you felt and still feel to have experienced such an outrageous thing with spitting :(( karma probably hit that guy already like a boomerang.
Ekaterina P I’m so sorry I’m black girl and please don’t hold grudge I literally respect Asians and look up to them I’m soo sorry that happened omg!
@@ekaterinap4601 That is so sad. This is why I want to go back to self defense classes. x
@@caovuonglam Thanks for implying I'm ugly. But no I would not even take the "ohhh you are exotic" because that is still racism. Nobody wants to be wanted because they are exotic, that falls under prejudice and stereotyping people who are in fact individual human beings. Look up intersectionality and what that really means. If you are not sure -I will let Anna Akana explain it. czcams.com/video/W3fxquPe1-Y/video.html
Vivian West What? “As long as you’re attractive, many Italian men will view you as exotic and you’re assured a good life” ???? Why are you sexualising women like that? You have to be “attractive” for someone to treat you like a normal person? No girl, no. god FORBID you one day have kids that aren’t “attractive”
I, too am black and not that long ago, I dreamed about going to Korea. However one day, I stumbled upon a channel called Asian Boss and it opened my eyes to the reality of the country.
Words could not describe how destroyed I felt when I discovered how hated I was in Korean society. And this was just me sitting at home in a western country.
I think your a very strong person to be able to live there for a year and still find something good to say. I would have never been able to do that.
Holigram Master damn asian countries crazy
Yeah that racism was mind-blowing in China too. People yelling "hey Africa" (I'm Dutch lol) or "negro", making ugly faces or monkey sounds or assuming I couldn't afford certain things. It's ignorance. On the other hand many, many more, were extraordinarily kind and the country is beautiful. I've grown to accept that I won't be welcome as a citizen, but I'll definitely be back as a tourist.
That's why it breaks my heart to see the blatant racism unraveling in my own country towards all Asians because of a stupid virus. That's why I'll endlessly defend them, rather than say "but they're just as guilty of racism". The more we open our hearts to others, the less we need to fear them.
If i can give you a piece of advice, don't let one video change your view about a whole society. Yes, South Korea is very homogenous and they are still very ignorant when it comes to Black people/foreigners. But trust me, it is really worth going there, even if it is only for a few days! I lived there by myself for three months as a french black girl who at the time could barely speak korean; yet it was still the most amazing experience in my life (and i have lived in 4 different countries). People including the elderly were super nice to me, asking questions about where im from, offering me free food etc lol; many times in the subway random korean people would stop me and ask for my kakao... And there are so many things to see and to do, it would be a shame not to go just because you are scared what they might think of you.
@@khadijatoud6592 how did u get by knowing little korea because i wanna go😂
@@khadijatoud6592 omggg they asked for ur kakao?? Tf??? I also heard that they like to touch hair and i'm like NOOOOO bc i have a lot of hair like ALOT so like NOOOOOO if anyone touches my hair they are going to get clocked
I'm brown girl and I really love Korea but as far as I know majority of people are rascist. I was planning to go korea but I would not like to go there anymore. I've heard tons of rascism stories from my friends and youtubers. I'm highly sensitive person and I cant tackle these things.
I feel you sm
Same bby
Look don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. When there's bad there is good. Yeah there is some evil people but korea is a beautiful place and there are also some good people just like every rose 😋✨
Go with someone who will defend you and who can help cope? Thats what i would do if i were sensitive i wouldnt let the rasism crash my plans-
Same
I started to tear up when she said she was spat on. That’s so sad and I can see how badly that hurt her.
I’m not Korean, and i don’t have dark skin, but I was also spit on when I lived in Korea 😔 this stuff happens a lot it seems
So sad
I would have been in goddamn jail
an advice from a person who lived in korea all her life but is black... always speak up, so if they did something u didnt like tell them to stop. once my boss kept on telling me he is amazed that i still live here and didnt leave and go back to my country (like wtf my country is korea boi) so the next time he said it i said stop and mind your own business i leave if i want i dont need your permission. so alway speak up dont be shy or think your too noisy just say it out loud.
I stayed in Korea for 8 months in a study abroad program and the spitting story and subway stories really reminded me of the racist experiences I had. I was on the subway one time and it was nearly empty aside from a few people and some high school boys. I had my headphones in and was on my phone but the high school boys got off the subway. It was one of those stops that take a while for the subway to leave again and I started hearing loud shouting through my headphones so I looked up. Outside the subway, through the window/doors the boys were putting their middle fingers up and cursing. I was confused at who they were talking to but no one else paid them any mind and I was the only black/ foreigner there.... that really hurt and I tried not to cry on the subway. I also experienced the 2 empty seats next to me on the subway which was sad but I liked having the space next to me without being elbowed. On the positive side, I had a lot of great Korean friends and a lot of koreans helped me when I was lost or asked questions. I met a lady at a coffee shop that wanted to practice her English with me because she had a niece that went to study in america. I thought that was the cutest thing lol.
Jazmine Jewels aww that’s terrible I’m glad u could also have some good experiences as well!
@@SundaiLove yeah, you live and your learn but overall I loved Korea and would go back to visit friends 🤗
I cry to make people feel bad... They aren't real tears tho
*hugs* from a Korean guy who loves sisters~
I also want to appologize for the stupid teens.
They were cowards if they waited till they got off...
I lived in Korea for about six months, and it was one of the hardest times of my life. There were so many wonderful moments with friends I met there, BUT the racism and horrible treatment really hurt me. I came home super sick; I lost 30 pounds in about 1.5 months due to stress; and with serious trauma. I’m still working through that with my therapist, honestly.
The worst thing is that I feel guilty talking about those negative experiences. Sigh. Sending you healing hugs ✨
I completely understand. I am half korean and black so growing up in Korea for a few years as a child (in the 90's) being called the N word. It is huge to reconcile being half Korean with koreans not being able to fathom it and accept you. It is worlds better now but I could go on and on.
farrelly519 Ou need me to fight some one for you????????
Coz I will, ...
For free
I am Korean who become Canadian citizen. I totally agree with your points about racism. I can even imagine how people stared at you........I feel sorry about it......I know even they pointed at you, right? and they don't respect other's boundary so that it is very easy for stranger to push you or touch your body....... that is kindda problem of Korean. they think Korea is the best country because of Kpop, but my all canadian friends don't know Kpop.....even Twice came to Canada for filming music video...
Damn seriously I just recently learnt of Koop like last year
Aww Sundai this broke my heart hearing your stories about living in Korea and all the discrimination and racism that you experienced ☹️ no one should be treated that way it's just so unacceptable ☹️ it's terrible all the things that happened to you so sorry you had to experience all that. So good on you to still be able to see the good and positives, says so much about your heart and strengths! ♥️ Super admire you ♥️♥️ I'm glad you aren't having to deal with any of that crap being in Japan. I wish people could just all be kind to one another. Thanks for sharing your stories, can't have been easy. - Yen
Peter and Yen thanx boo. Yea it’s ok I just see it as good and bad ppl are everywhere. I just have to stay kind and hopefully it will be. Yea japan is no problem
@@SundaiLove yea that's true but just sux coz you're especially lovely and kind. Glad that you're built of strong stuff 💪🙂♥️
Same here
I also lived in Korea, luckily I was always with groups of people and never experienced any form of racism while I was there. I lived near Itaewon and loved my entire year there. The young generation aren't like the older people there. I did get lost on a train once my first week there and some random guy helped me get back home. I am hella sad she had to experience the racism there and that no one stopped it happening, but everyone's experience is different! I was blessed I had korean friends in my corner that wouldn't let the older people do me like this.
I am a black student in the uk and I can completely relate to what you are saying regarding the discrimination. My university organised an internship in China (Zhuhai, Hong Kong & Macau) for 8 weeks and it was a tough time. I really admire your resilience and strength because I was the complete opposite. It literally got to a point where I would have anxiety attacks if I had to leave my apartment because I knew something bad was going to happen. I really wish the world was so much kinder and we could all just vibe together. I met so many amazing people but I couldn’t deal and left the programme early. Good for you for staying strong in such situations and not letting it get you down.
francine Debrah oh nooo I’m sorry u had to leave early
Wow my older cousin experienced the same thing. She was so excited that she got a scholarship to do a study abroad in Shanghai but after a month she said she hated there because she would get so many stares and people asking to take pictures. I honestly couldn't deal with that either like I hate being the centre of attention.
Sorry you had to experience that. I'm black and I live in the UK but there's no discrimination, I think its to do with where you lived, I live in England, London and no ones racist here and its a very multicultural city.
@@mrymishh They are talking about discrimination in China, not in the UK.
Bruh China is the worsttttt. They’re so blatant about their racism too! Meanwhile they probably idolize white skin even more than Koreans
Now I don’t want to go to Korea I love their culture and everything but I don’t want to be disappoint with the racism so I’ll just like them from afar
Afar from Djibouti ??
Me too I guess that its over. I loved them but noooo
@@nabnab6562 😂
@@jy5819 it's not just her I want to go to an Asian country when I'm older specifically japan but I've been hearing alot about how black ppl are rlly disrespected there so I'm kinda scared
@@queensavage_xox7408 I'm black (mixed but more black than white) and i went to korea alone for two weeks and didn't received any of this treatment! People were really nice to me and really helpful... Even the older people(woman's)...i'm not saying this because i don't respect your opinion, i do, im saying this because theres also cases were everything went good
My guidance counselor: So are you still interested in studying abroad in korea?
Me: Yeah but no
This video Made you not go? Bruh that’s Dumd
Not all Koreans can be Judgemental.
@@user-oc2ub1cy8v but mostly can, and thats really sad
what the hell man ___ your comment reminds me of this one tiktok lmfaooo
A visit/trip perhaps but unless you fit in their "standard" of a what a westerner should be like, then its going to be a rough life in there.
It's interesting how beauty standards are in different countries. Through my eyes you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen. Keep doing you boo. Much love.
How can someone hate someone this beautiful and awesome
Also dark skin is awesome
Spitting on someone? That is just wayyyy too far and totally disgusting
I would have smacked that spit back in his damn face
JamlessSmurf27 but some of them are just local and cheap
It low key gets me mad/irritated how they discriminate dark skinned people. But when they go to other countries to visit they don’t get that discriminated compared to how they discriminate. Anyways.....💜
Stefanita Alexandru ignore them dear, I know it’s hard but that’s the best option to go with :) ignore all their discrimination and don’t feel ashamed in your skin color. Rock it feel comfortable and pretty in it just embrace it 💜
It’s a lot of Koreans and Asians at my school I don’t know if they are the same but it’s a lot of people who look like them and they do get made fun a lot of mostly because of their eyes tho
@@stefanitaalexandru8132 In Romania majoritatea oamenilor sunt rasisti, dar nu-i baga in seama. Am in clasa 2 copii mai inchisi la culoare si imi pare rau de ei pentru ca lumea se abuza pe seama lor, dar ei sunt foarte de treaba :(
Hi You same but no one ever made fun of anyone I almost date a Korean boy if I hadn't moved away to a school and one of the four black kids in my school full of Mexicans and I'm not even fully black I'm a mutt meaning I'm mixed with black and Mexican and a little Asian
I'm a brown indian girl and i was actually planning to move to korea, after my studies.....but after listening to your words I'm thinking about whether i should move or not cause i cant take the racism.....😕😕
I’m Indian also and I’m planning to go to korea😭
You should definitely go.
The fact is, racism is everywhere and we can't let it control our lives.
You'll find some good friends, I know you will.
At that point, all you gotta do is avoid and ignore the jerks.
@@zzzzzz1599 My father Is italian and my mom is from srilanka, i'm lightskin do u think it's a problem? i'd love to go to korea :(
India is so cool love yall movies and stuff, my granny love to watch your series, i hope she is watching it with my granpa in the sky
Here’s what I think. Racism is really common and it’s actually built into human mentality and is very natural. When you see someone foreign that has different characteristics than you know then you will automatically judge them or atleast it’ll be in your consciousness regardless of how nice of a person you are. Obviously being spat on and discrimination based on racism is bad but I feel that this should not prevent you from having fun and living your dreams. Go ahead to Korea and have fun and make yourself stronger and a better person. These bad things will make you stronger so don’t be afraid and face it head on!
I relate to your story on soon many levels. I lived in Russia as a student for five years and the racism there 😒 I've been called an ape, had young school kids pelt me with snow, been spat on, the list is endless. Surprisingly, the older generation were kinder to me, I had some babushkas being really friendly towards me plus I also met a lot of other cool Russian people out there. I'm glad I'm home though. It was an eye opening experience to say the least. People need to understand that being racist is uncivilized period and if you feel some type of way about someone's color or race then you are the one with the problem and you need to educate yourself.
Safari Safs dang sorry u went through that. Happy to know there was some kind people
Russians are so nice & kind I love them. 💕💕😘
Preach 🙏
Yeah Russians their racism is probably the worse
Flim & Comedy bet you white as hell😒
ik tht there is A L O T of racism in korea bcoz they praise fair and good skin so they look and treat dark people weirdly. also there isnt dark colored makeup in korea which is kinda weird🤷🏻♀️
There's actually dark foundation, not really popular but it's there.
Sumeya Ibrahim it’ll make you look ashy tho 😂🤧
@Black To Grace Korean people have a dark complexion, not black but not white either. Today, they feel the need to be whiter. So, you can find olive shade foundation but because of beauty standards, the most dominant is the pale porcelain doll shade.
True.
@Black To Grace there are dark skinned koreans. And the fact that you think there's no demand proves how effectively representation of darker Koreans is suppressed.
Sis you went full beyonce mode when that dude spit at you . If I was with you I would have solange him so badly . You better believe I would have spat right back but on his face . A tic for a tac. He had the nerve to spit on you. Me and him would have been two fools spitting on each other in public.
Lmboooo. I'm legit hollering!
😭😭
Lol Ok I chuckled the way you worded that, but no if you guys were spitting there'd only be one mutant fool
@@sc33h3o3lol 😄 I'm wondering who would the fool be me or him? Cause that's a grown behind man spitting on females he doesn't know. In korea I would probably be the fool , but at this point he would get what he deserved.
I'm a korean and I'm so sorry for your bad experience in Korea. So sorry..
It’s not your fault, don’t worry 😊 it’s just that they’re so many people who are stupid and racist. Especially that guy who spit on her 🙄 disgusting, urgh
You experienced all of that as pretty as you are?? There’s no hope for me then 😩 all jokes aside, I’m so sorry you experienced that there. But I’m glad to hear you remember all good times there. Hope things are goin better in Japan!
abrink15 thanx boo they are. Lol u will be fine
I'm a Black man and a few years ago I traveled to Korea with my now wife. I noticed a few stares but as a fairly built Black Man, same as in America nobody dared to be overly insulting for fear I might do something (I never would, too scared of jail and people would love nothing more than to lock my Black A$$ up). I do feel for my Black Women who have to face this mistreatment seems like everywhere they go! My 5ft wife at one point wanted to move to Japan but I was scared for her because she's had blinders on for most of her life in the form of her overprotective family then me that's made her . . . in my opinion naive to how ugly the world can truly be.
Doffy Rob You’re completely missing the point in what he said, and from the way he cares about Black women it’s obvious enough he has morals.
Obviously... there need to be another Martin Luther King but for South Korea..
They would just kill him like white people did here
sadly he didn’t end racism just segregation & that’s not a problem in korea
Your racism story reminded me of when I was 17 walking from the studio, I was minding my own business and this tall guy crossed the road and spat in my eye and said... that's for being black. It was a really horrible experience, I live in the UK and the looks that we get sometimes it makes you feel like you're wearing underwear on your head. It was only until recent I decided you know what. I dont really care anymore what ignorant people think about me. I'm a child of God, and I have confidence in Him. Love watching your videos and hope you stay blessed in everything you do and have peace x
It’s disgusting that anybody would treat a poc that way because of the color of their skin. If someone’s skin color triggers u that bad then seek professional help fr. It’s 2019 leave that racist iisshh in the past.
Side note: You’re gorgeous & I absolutely love ur intro! Big Bang ❤️
Agreed. Black, white, yellow, at the end of the day we’re all people.
@@batmanlikespizza2541 what about brown/Hispanics bro
Dominic Persaud That’s an ethnicity, I was listing races. Obviously Hispanics count as the fall under one or multiple of these racial categories.
@@batmanlikespizza2541 that's why i said brown
Dominic Persaud Well they’re automatically included and it shouldn’t be necessary to start listing off ethnicities as the fall into one or multiple of these categories. I made my comment the way I did to make a broad generalization that included everyone.
as an asian, not even korean, I can say that I see where you’re coming from. I personally am not racist, but I’ve experienced so many Asians who are racist even against their own ethnicity(which I don’t understand). It makes me upset bc even I struggle with racism against Asians where I live, therefore the thought someone else gets treated this way makes my brain hurttt. it disappoints me even though I myself am not racist, I’m ashamed of the people who act like this. you’re strong and on behalf of the Asians who are racist I apologize.
As a Japanese person currently living in Tokyo, I am so ashamed of how some people in my native country are unapologetically rasict, sexist, homophobic. (Ik every country has their group of bad apples, but it still makes me sad). While it doesn't make it any better, the important thing is those rude people are rude to everyone. If they can't harp about your skin color or gender, they'll judge you for which area within Japan you're from, or your income, or your fashion choice. I've been spit on the train for having bad posture. And, just like how people turn an ignorant blind eye to racism here, the other people on the train pretended not to notice I was spit on to be "good citizens" who avoid conflict
Your experience is so sad @Alexis S, I wish somebody could protect you from this terrible people. Nobody should have such a hurtful experience 😔
0 dollars, I can relate. As a black person, I realize that some blacks are just really not nice to each other.
In the black community, especially in my parent's continents (The Caribbean and Africa), we experience a lot of colorism though, most of us as black. This shit still confuses me. @-@
The part about a guy spitting on you pissed me off for you. I'm so sorry that you had to go through that. No one should be disrespected and degraded like that. Racism is serious outside the US, yet we have people complaining about the stupidest things over here 🤦🏻♀️
P.S. You're megapretty 😍
Dunjii thanks boo :( yea it’s pretty crazy. All I can do is be kind and show them were nothing to fear
Racism is serious in the US as well, if you can’t acknowledge that, you are living in a bubble. The foundation of USA is inherently racist, and therefore the systems that still exists today have fragments that disenfranchise marginalized group. Not to mention hate groups like the KKK or the ongoing issue of police brutality...
@@SundaiLove same I was when I opened the the vid I was dfkk how can someone be so beautiful like that aghhh I just got dao annoyed from that guy I want to kick his ass teach him some manners seriously 😑😑💔
And you are so beautiful sis just plz don't be sad at all.. Wish u all the happiness in the world really 😞❤️
fr I dont got the time for that I would have thrown my shoe at the back off his head tf
Omg your picture is my wallpaper.
Destiny.
Omg! The skin issue! Finally someone who understands! My experience was the craziest thing! Like one day my skin was nice and clear, then all of a sudden the whole right side of my face broke out! I tend to have mixed feelings with Korean guys. They are so cute and they always do their best to impress BUT they often seem to focus a lot on my skin color. Like there was always and expectation for me to like certain things because I'm Black.
i’m more scared because this girls hair was straightened, i haven’t straightened my hair in YEARS & i never plan to again, so i can’t even imagine the racism i’d experience with my big beautiful afro
When I lived in Korea and wore my hair in twist outs, people would grab my hair, pull (without asking and were strangers) and see if it was a wig. It was super annoying, I stopped for my own sanity.
@@kaylacharles6496 Wow, that's really some disrespectful shit... I would have punched them in the face if I was in your place.
@@kaylacharles6496 I would intentionally stare at them in disgust and shock until they notice and get embarrassed.
you have so much self control... I'd be deported
Girl...he was gonna be DEAD!
I'd be in jail for attempted murder EASY
eltina21 Attempted??!! Hun it would’ve been over for him, no chance for revival. Slow singing and flower bringing
gotta keep it pg u know... like I don't wanna be like sent to an asylum u know
First of all!!!!
*YOUR SO FREAKING PRETTY!!!*
wtfminseok omg Thank u
I’ve been in Korea for about 3months and the racism here is amazing! I’m a dark skin woman and you cannot believe the things that I’ve heard 😩
Can you tell us more about your experiences ?
Never had any problems with racism
bootyless actually I’ll be starting my own CZcams channel next week and I’ll be talking about that a lot. Otherwise, the least serious instances is getting hella dirty looks from the ajeossi.... most serious is being harassed to the point where a korean lady had to step in and the man tried to hit her, we came to her defence so she started hitting him (it was a mess but this is more related to me being a foreigner as opposed to being a black foreigner). But I do have lots of stories regarding my race
Victoria Lewis idk what to tell you girl 🤷🏾♀️ experiences vary
I hope you are doing well now. As a person who has been discriminated on the basis of color a lot. It's heartbreaking. I am one of those who wants to travel the world but I am taking off Korea. I guess i don't have the energy to put up with the same thing. Personally I like brown and black colored people. ( not that I hate lighter or white skin tone). But it's just stupid how people can be so rude just because you are not their color or have the same features.
I'm an older traveler in my 40s & some of the stories shared from my younger brown & black counter parts about being physically assaulted just because of their melanin levels triggers my PTSD. I would like to travel to Korea because, why not? However, I'm going to have think twice & thrice because I WILL catch a case. A racist will catch two-piece with a side of pepper spray from me.
Anyway, I'm super glad you are safe. Your personality and looks are blessed.
Thank you for sharing.
Luna Sea omg u made me laugh so hard!!! Lmbooooo a side of pepper spray! Lmbooo! It’s def. worth checking out. And for traveling u might not have any issues at all. Well I hope so! Thank for watching luv
@@SundaiLove I'm glad I made you laugh. 😊😊😊 I'll just bring my 6'2" son with me--that should work too.
Thanks again for sharing & replying, love. Stay WONDERFULLY blessed.
I am thinking about the same thing. I would like to travel to Asia, but as a black person, I know things like this may happen, I am not one to allow others to treat me in such a way. I am the nicest person or can be ?? you if it is called for.i have always walked with my shoulders back and my head held high and a fake smile because I live in the UK, so when someone is acting shitty my smile make them uneasy.
OMG?! I saw your photo on a Busan subway train back in 2015 and I was soo happy to see a black girl! I took a photo of the advertisement and everything, I was so inspired! I'm glad you're doing well!!
I stayed in Seoul for a year, and I told people the same type of stories, I always felt alone even though I'd try to be overly nice. I would always say "I'd definitely go back to live there... But only if I could being my family and friends!"
haha I studied at SNU during my undergrad as a foreigner and as a white male from Australia - I can relate to a lot of these things (except obviously the African American problems you faced). For what it's worth, I witnessed (almost exactly as you described) an African American girl abused by an old guy on the train yelling at the girl to go back to 'Africa or America' and watched in disbelief as all the grandmas sat staring at the floor. In Australia there would be a riot (no joke). I yelled HEY at the top of my voice, everyone looked at me, I walked over to the poor girl and went nuts at the old man, before asking him to sit down on his seat, respect others, get off at the next stop and then got off with the girl to make sure she was alright. Importantly though, 2 young koreans saw the girl crying with me on the platform and came up to ask what was wrong and if she was ok. Your last point though was on point lol - Korea is fkn dope! You were in an ace spot. Try boarding at SNU :/ not exactly packed with clubs and nightlife there lol. Anyway great post and good for others to watch. I ended up doing my masters back in Aus and just started PHD in US :)
Your courage to protect the young girl is admirable🌹 I wish there were superheroes like you. Black women are unsafe in this world not only as women, but as dark skinned woman of color with fluffy hair. We need superheroes like you🌹 Thank you.
God bless your beautiful soul. I wish there were more people who care as much as you do all around the world.🙏🏾
I glad you stood up and spoke up. Most people just let it happen. It's not right but I am glad for stand for what's right. No one should feel unwanted or shamed for who they are. High five 🖐
I’m so proud of you for standing up to that guy. That’s for making that girl feel safe and welcome. Nice to know they’re still heroes out here
Thx for the courage ❤️😭
I wouldn't even waste one second if someone spat on my t-shirt...
Backhand IMMEDIATELY!
And reverse! 😂
Me thinking the same thing like he didn’t get a bitch slap for that 👀😤
I can’t believe I’m actually learning Korean, was planning on going after the pandemic, now I have to rethink my decision . I’ve never experienced racism, I don’t think I can take it. Not cool
onome ejechi I’m learning Korean as well just to go to Korea one day but you can guess I’m getting some doubts...
I would say maybe switch to Japan. Japan seems more friendly to foreigners and they seem more polite. I know, I’m super disappointed as well. I’m on a spree of doing research about Korea vs Japan, and Japan overall seems way better to live in for the long term for black people.
this is her experience not everyone else's. tbh I would rather live in korea than america, the racism I've dealt with here is worse than it is in korea, where I live now. your choice thi
Same here. I was planning on taking classes at the Seoul university next year but after watching a compilation of live of a foreigner in Korea I am starting to have second thoughts. Most of them have the same problem and that is racism especially to dark skin people. I am not that dark since I am an islander however i think even a light brown skinned guy like would still receive the same judgment.
Mia Kim you aren’t dark skinned. obviously living in Korea will be fine for you. Living in a homogenous country with no discrimination laws in not the same.
im a black high school student and i got to live in korea with a korean high school student for a week. the family was rlly nice but i always got scared when we went outside. it was rural so ppl would always stare and make weird faces. there was one point where i was literally shaking from anxiety and the student was rlly worried.😂😂 but it definitely seems like the racism comes from the old ppl. the younger ppl rlly didnt care. but ive been learning korean for 3 yrs now and i am always discouraged to learn because of the extreme racism. i go to college next year and i want to study abroad and eventually live there but do u think my dreams are unrealistic? i feel weird because i love a culture that doesnt love me🤔🤔 thnx for sharing ur story and u should kno what u went through only made u stronger. if u can face korea alone u can do anything!!
PHARAOH CALIBER deffffff go! Experience it again for yourself especially in the city. Don’t let a few bad apples spoil the basket. There are so many amazing people as well! I was just heavily effected because my expectations were too high and I actually didn’t know about this prior to coming so the disappointment led to some negative vibes I didn’t wanna live around. In addition I still had other countries to live in so I jumped ship. But you already know how it is so you can prepare yourself. I’d say it’s an amazing experience (especially in uni) that u shouldn’t miss out on. I have no regrets going there and can say it was one of the funnest times of my life ... keep studying boo
@tanio12 facts
Don’t listen to the appreciate speech. Let your heart lead you to where you feel the most comfortable. Just remember the cons and pros. Maybe you can write them down and evaluate is it in your best interest to go or not. Is it because you want to experience a new culture or actually start a life there? It all comes down to whether you really want it to be permanent or for a change of environment for a short amount of time. Just remember you don’t need to go somewhere you are “appreciated”, from the simple fact you aren’t there for them or to please others. I just hope you follow your dreams and succeed. Or you’ll always be wondering. What if? And always keep your head held high and shoulders pushed back. People don’t like you because they think your ugly. People don’t like you, because they want to be you. They envy you. They are jealous of you. And they don’t understand you. Always remember that.
This made me hurt my heart! 😭😢
No matter where you go, there will always be haters. Fortunately there are lovers too, but they may be harder to find.
I’m sorry and all but that guy would’ve had me in prison if he spat on my shirt and i kinda feel like if we don’t do anything most races will think that can take advantage of black ppl like that
The problem is that if they see you defending yourself they'll arrest you and put you in jail while the offender goes free to spit on other POC. The laws are totally different.
@@ChulaBklyn seriously.....wow
BkLeslie not if you run away fast enough
@@cristana2458😂 I'm cracking up-
@@cristana2458 😂😂😂😂
Aaaahhhh she is so cute when she was eating that long looking potato thingy
She looks like a Barbie 😍
@@mareng_shinggi barbie’s black friend is pretty, she is pretty black barbie we will protecc her
I experienced the same thing in Korea. Me, my twin and mum went to Korea a few weeks ago and we stayed in Jongno, I CANNOT STRESS how much we were stared at, it was as if we were aliens. There was this one time my mum and I were hungry so we left my sister at the hotel and we went to McDonald’s and there was this old man that followed us ALL THE WAY THERE AND INTO THE STORE, he just sat there and stared and made disgusted faces at us until we left. Another time was my twin and I were walking around the city (we did this until 9) and we were waiting at the crossing and these three ladies (maybe mid 20’s?) kept looking back at us and IK they were talking shit, so when one looked back again I just looked at her and gave her a face that was like ‘tf you looking at???’ And they stopped lmao.
These were just incidents that happened but majority of the Korean people were kind and helpful and South Korea is an AMAZING country and I would FULLY recommend going there for a holiday ❤️
omg so sorry for your bad experience
Yup Korea is off my checklist because I’m going to end up sent back to my country or in a Korean jail, Nd I thought the US was horrible can y’all comment some other nice countries to visit
The Bahamas is amazing basically all of the island's
CZcams Nayy Maldives or Thailand :]
girl spill em facts
Japan
ja'Nae Collins I heard my sister went there I wanted to go this summer put can’t because of this corona virus🤦🏽♀️
Girl I am so proud of you for the way you HANDLED the discrimination so well salute to you
Never ever apologize for your personal experiences around racism! Me as a darker Asian am already hesitant to go to Korea due to it being such a superficial country and in my own country I already struggled to love my own skintone. Let alone being a black person. More power to you being in a better place now! The k-drama bullying scenes were NOT lying lmao
Oh dude. I was planning on going to Korea after the whole Covid-19 situation, but no way after this.
Changed my mind too.....
Me two changed my mind
I mean you shouldn’t let just one video change your mind on 51 million people but ok
@@jy5819 i still want to go too...i don't want me being black to stop me from doing things
Michelle M you should still go (if u want), ik many black people who had good experiences and some bad. It’s different for everyone
You are absolutely stunning and have a beautiful heart, don’t let anyone put you down ♥️
Dan ibou aw thank u
As a korean-american man, I just want to say that I am so so so very sorry you had to deal with that. It fills me with rage on your behalf. The fact that you are capable and willing to acknowledge that it is only some Koreans and not all of them is a testament to your intelligence and compassion and being a person of so much more value and substance than those pathetic disgusting examples of my people are.
I’m so sorry for all black people that have to experience racism😔 This has to stop
Thank you for apologizing. I’ve been crying all night because of the racism in the world. I just want to be treated like a normal person. I don’t want to feel different anymore
@@bluejay5093 as a black person (I’m assuming you are too) I just want to say you are an amazing person regardless of the skin colour (it’s just melanin why do some people hate it so bloody much 🥴). Those people who discriminate you, just remember their sole purpose is to hurt you and I understand why you would be crying (I’ve cried too dw) but just remember all you got to do is think to yourself how much you love being black. I’m planning to visit Korea when I’m in university, even after watching videos like this (which I understand aren’t to prevent you from going to Korea but yk it is a bit demotivating), I’m still going to go to Korea. The complete shame someone will have when you don’t bat an eye if they say something offensive to you is honestly amazing. There will be times when you cry (fuck them racists), but there’ll also be amazing times when you realise their opinions shouldn’t matter at all. Sorry for this long essay, I just wanted you to know as a fellow black person you are appreciated 😉
@@txt5201 thank you so much 😭😭😭💖💖
@@txt5201 I hope your trip to Korea goes well 💖💖
Thank you! Asian people are experiencing more racism in the US now too due to the pandemic. Racist people are blaming them and attacking them and it needs to stop. Hopefully good people can unite against racism no matter what our skin colors and backgrounds are.
Momma would have had to bail me out of a foreign jail 15 mins after I had landed...spitting...
Sis, your busted look is probably still better than their plastic surgery.
It blows my mind that older Koreans intimately know the pain of literally being killed for their ethnicity (Japan's occupation) and yet they treat others like garbage.
Dam, Korea is the new NY. They crazy out there. From now on, if I see anyone being suspect, I'm taking my phone out and recording from the jump-since they want to be so bold, they can catch these snapshots.
I think korea standard of beauty is known for having light skin, looking like a doll, straight hair , skinny , they even bleach their skin to be lighter.... and i find that to be so ridiculous asf ....
like why cant we love each other as a species .... but i guess that will never happen ☹️ I’m so over this planet 🌎
tanio12 I don’t even know , it looks plain out ridiculous 🤦🏽♀️
I think their standard of beauty is absolutely unrealistic... And that's really sad. Literally. Do they actually know that dolls are plastic...... Really
My thoughts Exactly, but it's strange because the concept of beauty is different everywhere, people are brainwashed by their media in their countries. White uk ppl tan themselves and would go to countries like Spain to sun bathe all day during holidays, koreans would beach themselves to a point whereby it just doesnt look right with their features, Ukrainians and middle east do nose jobs and surgeries to make themselves feel somewhat beautiful, ethiopian tribe scar themselves to be seen attractive whereas in korea, scars on women is frowned upon, black people suppress themselves into thinking they are inferior whilst other races like Brazil and Europe and asia try to look black by having breast implants and big booty- something that black girls are gifted with. White people put fillers on their mouth to have lips like black people, it doesnt even look nice. Like wtf, people need to understand no matter where you are in the world the inside beauty shines further than artificial beauty. Artificial beauty is perceived differently everywhere and changes with season and time for capitalism and profits. We all age and non of it matters then. When you are old and all wrinkled -which bleach, plastic bum, nose or fillers will look stunning. Come oon can people appreciate the differences. I prefer going to a country that is unique in culture, people and their way of living. I would hate to see everyone looking the same, it's just not interesting. Last not least, why is kpop not frowned upon, I mean they act black, copy black music and copy their swaggggg like whatsuppp with that I mean helllooooooo why are you'll tryna be black and not like black at the same time 🤪
@tanio12 exactly is just plain stupid 😂
The fact that the Korean standard of beauty is essentially Scandinavian women is so weird and clearly has roots in white supremacy (missionaries, holocaust, european owned nations)
But its 2019. Let the Korean standard of beauty be natrual Korean women and not double eyelids, a high nose and v shaped face is all I'm saying
Now I’m rethinking my choice to live in Korea
You look damn beautiful I don’t get how people think black people look ugly for me their gorgeous 😍
WAIT. You were a black model in South Korea?!!?!? Girl hmu and explain how to do it 😂💯
Sundai, I found out that you went to Korea and knew you left because something hard had to have happened to you. I noticed you didn’t really discuss it, while everyone else can’t stop gushing about it. It’s sad that I knew, but it’s worse that you went through that. The things you said... are some of the worst things I’ve heard about on youtube from foreigners. Thanks for being honest. Tell the folks who think SK is only going to be all rainbow and butterflies the truth.
But I’m glad you had some good memories and you got some coint before leaving.
luvuless12 some coint!!!!! Lol I love that. Yeaaa I just EAT SLEEP AND FART positive vibe and negative atmosphere is a real thing for me I can deal with difficulties but I rather not live in negative vibes ya know. Korea was great at many things but that was just a deal breaker for me for LIVING there ya no
Love your hair in the bob and the Storm gray 😍😍😍
Ashante' S thank you!
I knew racism would be part of it. I was just waiting for it
More reason for you to GET TA WORK with getting people right with integrity/God in the world. LOL
@@InviteTheLightReadings girl what
poor baby , you didn’t deserve all that negative things you’ve experienced in korea . i felt so bad when you started crying . you deserve all the love in the world . 🥺💕
This really hurts my heart.. i want to experience Korean culture so bad but these videos turn me off and scare me completely.
Same. Me and my friend want to go to Korea for one month or more and I'm so fucking scared. She's half Russian/German and very pale and I'm Nigerian/German. If someone would spit on me omg I would fly back home
Same..
I'm Nigerian but I've been really excited about experiencing the Korean culture and I've even saved up to travel down there for like 2 weeks but this is so sad.
My friend in Canada did tell me Asians are super racist towards blacks and actually seeing this really breaks my spirit, especially since I'm a super huge fan of BTS and they seems so nice
Teniola Beatrice whats so special about korea anyway
Teniola Beatrice same! nigerian girl here tryna go to korea with their friends in the summer of ‘22 but now i feel scared haha 🤩
Nigerian here too! Heard too many horror stories and now I am definitely not going to South Korea. If someone treated me like that, I would probably go to jail for beating them up. So best to stay away.
It seems there are some pretty bad racism going on in Korea, I am sad to hear about it. Since I am a white girl my experience were very different in many ways so I will not try to compare. However one thing I could clearly relate to was the part with no one wanting to sit next to you on the train. This wasn't in Korea though, but in Japan in Osaka. When I lived there for 6 month the seats next to me on the train was nearly always empty. The few times it wasn't it was mostly because of other tourist. And if I would find an empty seat and sit down usually at least one person sitting next to me would go up and find another seat away from me. I always wondered why they considered me that scary...
H B aww that’s awful I’m sorry to hear that
Even here in Philippines if you have dark skin they will discriminate you. I am a 100% Pinoy but they still call me negra (term for black lady/woman) but not all thou there are many who appreciates my skin color and I love it , all it takes is for you to accept and love yourself🤗
bruh you funny af, this video was hella helpful hopefully we can kick it when i come to Asia cause imma need some fwendzzzzzz
Which one of u wrote this 😂
Azalor Ruth Uyibvagbor fr😭😭
Did you watched the video?
Kudos girl. Your patience game is STRONG.
I'm so sorry this happened to you love! It's funny when you can be soooo beautiful and have so much to offer to the world but people only see what's on the outside. What sad lives other people live. You are so abundant and I am so happy to watch your growth love! 💕✨
holistichoney aww thank so much for the positive words
I’m sorry that you got treated by that why by my people 🥺. You’re beautiful
Girl being dark, plus size, natural hair and American was rough in Asia. Luckily most was nice cause i was in a group with natives but if i traveled alone the looks an exaggerated reaction of fear followed by laughter. Just in general you're charged more for anything cause you're American aka you got 💰
youre one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen and I love your voice a lot, its really unique yet comforting
8:52 Oooooh Hell nah😑😤😨😬I'm so sorry like...I paused the video just to lose my shit over this like...TF. I can't. Like I can't handle that treatment, even when I'm at school...I lose my cool. You inspired me. Like you stayed strong and didn't lose it. I salute you. Even in my country (South Africa) sometimes it happens to black individuals who are darker than others and it's so sad as young people even bleach their skin😑
Im african and you find even us africans have colourism to people who are darker its just so sad that people seem to view the lighter skin as the ideal type of skin
I get you,I also live in South Africa and I get alot of looks when I go to malls ,like in particular Maylin and my dude they look at me like I'm a TV. And it's honestly tiring
Im light skinned but i still have problems with white people bothering me.... Smh😪 also South African by the way
Sorry for the shit you get in South Africa. I am of mixed race ( we call it colored) also south African. I am darker then my siblings so it also ain't easy for me. My own family can be judgmental