Returning to Korea as an African [Fr/Eng] sous-titres | Evolve Podcast with El Vato

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
  • Togolese Korean Vato describes his journey arriving as an African in South Korea, he discusses the cultural differences, regarding work and ambition and outlines that despite the positivity and welcoming nature of South Korea, prejudice and discrimination do also exist.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro trailer
    0:27 First arriving to Korea
    0:50 Ambition in Korea
    1:39 Ambition in Africa
    2:14 Korean culture
    3:00 Being "realistic"
    3:18 Diversity in the UK
    3:59 Korean vs British culture
    4:22 Korean working culture
    5:00 Finding your passion
    5:30 Asian pressure
    6:14 Parents comparing kids
    7:36 Advice to former self
    8:29 African and Asian value of education
    9:30 Esports star "Faker"
    11:00 Managing stress and pressure
    11:36 Pressure on Korean kids
    12:33 Prejudice to Africans and Arabs
    13:40 Stereotypes of Muslims
    14:22 Overcoming prejudice
    14:48 Perceptions of Pakistan in Korea
    15:33 Racism to black people in Korea
    17:07 Gratitude to Korea and diversity
    17:32 Outro (French/Korean message)
    Main discussion points:
    - The surprising reactions from both Koreans and fellow Africans regarding Vato's background.
    - The narrow career aspirations observed among Korean students and the broader dreams harbored by African youth.
    - Frustrations with the pressure on Korean youth to conform and the societal expectations placed upon them.
    -The impact of cultural homogeneity in Korea on individual expression and aspirations.
    -Personal anecdotes about overcoming stereotypes and advocating for a more open-minded and inclusive society.
    Let's explore the importance of breaking down prejudices, fostering understanding, and celebrating the diverse tapestry of human experiences. If you find value in these discussions, please consider subscribing and liking the video to support more content like this.
    El Vato's IG: / blackice_elvato228
    #togo #ghana #nigeria #korea #africa #asia #culture #black #asian #african #culturaldiversity

Komentáře • 1,2K

  • @csong9940
    @csong9940 Před měsícem +1632

    An Asian guy speaking English with and African accent is surreal but cool

    • @glorylekwa7132
      @glorylekwa7132 Před měsícem +13

      Fr😊

    • @RuvaraShe77
      @RuvaraShe77 Před měsícem +146

      Africa is not a country , its a continent and has 53 countries and accents are different.

    • @user-ss7xh4og7p
      @user-ss7xh4og7p Před měsícem +4

      Hmmm

    • @Bobbillyjrboy
      @Bobbillyjrboy Před měsícem +41

      What is an African accent ?

    • @gospelhubdigital
      @gospelhubdigital Před měsícem

      I suppose he meant, some sort of African. There are many tones from ENG Africa​@@Bobbillyjrboy

  • @RB3565
    @RB3565 Před měsícem +1379

    Norwegian Kenyan.
    Africans are some of the most accomodating people but always seem to be hated by everyone else for no apparent reason. With internet, they waking up.

    • @truthmatterbyoladada1462
      @truthmatterbyoladada1462 Před měsícem +45

      You are very right.

    • @AfriPrincess411
      @AfriPrincess411 Před měsícem +32

      Well that has to change

    • @kgreen8527
      @kgreen8527 Před měsícem +52

      The same reason you hate yourself! Notice how you put Norwegian before Kenyan!

    •  Před měsícem +20

      Some people are 'Awakening' that's true; but unfortunately - not ALL!!😟😢

    • @sakurakou2009
      @sakurakou2009 Před měsícem +65

      Maybe we are the one in wrong for welcoming everyone with out expecting the same welcoming to be receprocated.
      It's us not them

  • @sskkmmaa
    @sskkmmaa Před měsícem +1289

    I'm a Korean American married to an Ethiopian. We build a family home in Ethiopia and visit for vacation. African people are so generous, kind, smart and family loving and welcoming. African immigrants are like Korean immigrants. They work hard, many are successful in the U.S., or work hard to help their kids become educated. In fact, children of African immigrants make up a large percentage of black students at top elite schools in the U,S, Their parents push education like Korean parents. I have lots of respect for Africans. Sick of my people looking down on other cultures and races, like how people did that to them in the past.

    • @saiyongdawn7756
      @saiyongdawn7756 Před měsícem +4

      Where is this guy from, Africa?

    • @eenchantress5113
      @eenchantress5113 Před měsícem

      @@saiyongdawn7756Togo

    • @mmgxo
      @mmgxo Před měsícem +10

      Ethiopians are a Cushitic nation, our forefathers were not common Africans. I do not care if that offends anyone, it is true. And if you think that only Koreans look down on other groups, well I have news for you lol.

    • @yaniswashington8828
      @yaniswashington8828 Před měsícem +63

      @@mmgxoethios are not Cushitic 😂 Somalis and afar people are! Unless you talking about oromo people. Cushitic people also come from nubia and have long history with Africa. Not sure where you got your education from!

    • @yaniswashington8828
      @yaniswashington8828 Před měsícem +39

      @@mmgxobut you clearly are habesha by the look of your picture which explains your anti African stance 😂🎉 glad we got a new ruling class in Ethiopia 😂

  • @RoniForeva
    @RoniForeva Před měsícem +1702

    He is SO AFRICAN! The way he thinks, talks, reflects

    • @mycutiepets4640
      @mycutiepets4640 Před měsícem +92

      He grew up in Africa he just went back to Korea before to just study so he didn't really have a connection to Korean culture.

    • @bahatimoa
      @bahatimoa Před měsícem

      He def African af

    • @heavenwisedegun
      @heavenwisedegun Před měsícem +59

      I WAS THINKING THE EXACT SAME THING TOO!!! ESPECIALLY WHEN HE SAID “stupid eh”😭😭😭

    • @mmgxo
      @mmgxo Před měsícem +5

      Hmm doesn't sound at all like my Ethiopian-Eritrean family. Almost as if an mass-invasion happened and "Africa" is code for Bantu. This is precisely why we need a Horn Union asap.

    • @RoniForeva
      @RoniForeva Před měsícem +35

      @@mmgxo lol i should have specified west Africa . Sorry about that

  • @Bethliz-hr9ir
    @Bethliz-hr9ir Před měsícem +655

    He has African ways, he speaks what his feeling by not hunting anyone but to listen and change your habits of judging us Africans,respect brothers

    • @Abner-gu3ve
      @Abner-gu3ve Před měsícem +4

      Forreal

    • @gwenmloveskpopandmore
      @gwenmloveskpopandmore Před měsícem +7

      For some reason I thought he was adopted at first but turns out his parents just immigrated to Africa

    • @user-dg1jz2ey3l
      @user-dg1jz2ey3l Před měsícem +2

      Right the deep accent

    • @IoeYabuki-jn8uc
      @IoeYabuki-jn8uc Před měsícem +4

      I am Togolese and his ewe (one of togo's many languages ) better than mine

    • @UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA
      @UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA Před měsícem

      "The new reality in west is: rapes, missing persons, stabbings, killings, murders, shootings and even beheadings are happening all the time. There is a link between these crimes and mass migration.
      .
      .

      .
      .
      .

  • @halimabawah31
    @halimabawah31 Před měsícem +43

    This guy has been consumed by African spirit. He's literally sounding like an African.🙌

  • @Grace-pd5lu
    @Grace-pd5lu Před měsícem +497

    "You dont need to be the best, you just need to be good at what you do and keep doing what you like successfully" Wow, that hit, you have no idea how much I needed to hear that right now so thank you

  • @nabi5864
    @nabi5864 Před měsícem +222

    As a Korean I love Africans , they are complete opposite of the extremely stoic folks of Korea/Japan .... The joy and utmost big heart they possess is just a breathe of fresh air for me vs when Im around with my family , relatives , and some of my own Korean friends

    • @SalaHalidu-tt1xq
      @SalaHalidu-tt1xq Před měsícem

      Isn't ironic that most Korean entertainment is Hip-hop music and trying their hardest to look more European..they are not Authentic to themselves

    • @jayslife245
      @jayslife245 Před měsícem

      Connect me with a korean man please my dream is to be married to a korean

    • @lydiaafra4512
      @lydiaafra4512 Před 7 dny

      ​@@jayslife245Know your wealth fool .Stop begging. Soo shameless

  • @akouaflorence-bh6ei
    @akouaflorence-bh6ei Před měsícem +642

    Watching from TOGO.
    Most of Koreans are not interested in others cultures. Africans are open and accommodating, we embrace diversity but the wolrd used to look down on us.
    PS. For those who don't know yet, there is not country in Africa called wakanda🙏

    • @simo-dv5xk
      @simo-dv5xk Před měsícem +15

      Majority of cultures around the world are happy to be themselves. Why is it that always developed economies have to embrace diversity and multicultural mass immigration? Countriese just want to be left alone and be who they are. They don't need to be changed for anyone.

    • @wambokodavid7109
      @wambokodavid7109 Před měsícem +77

      ​@@simo-dv5xknobody is forcing u.and before u start screaming how "we are replacing u" remember you brought it on your selves.no one forced u to run around the world stealing from others while exposing your selves 😤😤

    • @yttelbruinsma9503
      @yttelbruinsma9503 Před měsícem

      @@simo-dv5xk👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

    • @kgreen8527
      @kgreen8527 Před měsícem

      The world looks down on black races because because we look like God!

    • @nandiphamogadime1086
      @nandiphamogadime1086 Před měsícem +31

      ​@@simo-dv5xk it's not about embracing, it's about respecting other cultures especially if you claim to love or enjoy content related to that culture of people you hate/disrespect the most

  • @BearingMySeoul
    @BearingMySeoul Před měsícem +177

    Look, I ran into a few Korean Africans when I was living in Seoul. They were some of the most fascinating people I've ever met. Second most swag was the South American Koreans! 😄

  • @chairmanresa8678
    @chairmanresa8678 Před měsícem +202

    It's the chill and calm way they are all speaking, it's therapeutic

    • @extrashotofespresso_
      @extrashotofespresso_ Před měsícem +2

      Super different than what I see displayed from American males on podcasts. I was actually impressed with how calm and respectful these men were communicating among one another.

    • @bassyfootball6729
      @bassyfootball6729 Před 13 dny +1

      Am telling you joust wow

  • @user-iw1ss3wd6g
    @user-iw1ss3wd6g Před měsícem +179

    He's telling the truth Africans we will never say I want to work for iPhone
    We want to be Drs Advocates entrepreneurs I want to build a company bigger than Samsung and Apple
    That's is us ❤❤❤

    • @inmythoughts718
      @inmythoughts718 Před měsícem +8

      If that is the case, then were is it, I have lived in Africa for 25 years, you have all sorts of people, great, lazy, worthless and amazing.. the same people everywhere.

    • @IK_MK
      @IK_MK Před měsícem +5

      Idk about you my brother but if it pays it pays... Not everyone can be an entrepreneur 🤣

    • @Thomas-gq2tv
      @Thomas-gq2tv Před měsícem

      Yeah right, some of y'all like to scamming the whtie elderly in America, that's your best carreer.

    • @MatumainiMwangaza-x2g
      @MatumainiMwangaza-x2g Před 17 dny

      ​@@inmythoughts718 there are Africans who have created such companies.

    • @marconkoymwindu6042
      @marconkoymwindu6042 Před 17 dny

      You sound Congolese😆

  • @Carljames237
    @Carljames237 Před měsícem +93

    Watching this Korean-African brother on this podcast melts my heart! Thank you for reeducating the masses about Africa! Black people have no resentment towards white or even Asians….just keep spreading this love brother 😊

    • @user-iu8ch6uf7l
      @user-iu8ch6uf7l Před měsícem +4

      This! ❤

    • @UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA
      @UC5kym7PU5p4gqtCGShcXhFA Před měsícem

      "The new reality in west is: rapes, missing persons, stabbings, killings, murders, shootings and even beheadings are happening all the time. There is a link between these crimes and mass migration.
      .
      .

      .
      .
      .

  • @veronicao4643
    @veronicao4643 Před měsícem +144

    My Korean coworker told me the exact same thing. Said everyone’s aspirations was to work for Samsung. If you had different goals, you’re treated as an outcast.

    • @fauzianalwoga1002
      @fauzianalwoga1002 Před měsícem +18

      They are brainwashed

    • @Nobody7011-i6h
      @Nobody7011-i6h Před měsícem

      I don't think they are brainwashed, i think they are just following trend​@@fauzianalwoga1002

    • @MsCruzan
      @MsCruzan Před měsícem +7

      That is so sad.

    • @serogolemogole2685
      @serogolemogole2685 Před 9 dny

      Man thats messed up, living in a culture that forcefully box you in like that must be suffocating

  • @Glnhl884
    @Glnhl884 Před měsícem +235

    I fall in love with people who have real respect for others for what they are and accept them as their equal. Bc we are only human and some people need to remember that. Much love from Turkey btw❤️🇹🇷

    • @twnb7733
      @twnb7733 Před měsícem

      Really? Tell me why the black don’t want to live in Africa? The black are racists or not?

    • @DaveBalaking
      @DaveBalaking Před 6 dny

      Me too❤

    • @twnb7733
      @twnb7733 Před 6 dny

      @@DaveBalaking The black refuse to live in Africa. The black are racist or not?

  • @Abner-gu3ve
    @Abner-gu3ve Před měsícem +23

    It’s cool to see an Asian African brother talk about the African experience

  • @CP44593
    @CP44593 Před měsícem +124

    Watching from South Africa. Thank you for debunking the African myth. There is so much more to us as a people.

  • @brookechang6805
    @brookechang6805 Před měsícem +84

    Much respect to the Korean man. He is so humbled and real. I’m so glad he’s had the opportunities to be exposed to other cultures. What a cool guy!

  • @Ur_gurl_favy
    @Ur_gurl_favy Před měsícem +189

    I am literally watching from Togo,I am Nigerian living in Togo almost all my life

    • @samueladimchinobi7490
      @samueladimchinobi7490 Před měsícem +6

      Same i live in Togo all my life were do u stay in Togo

    • @grace2128
      @grace2128 Před měsícem +13

      ​@@samueladimchinobi7490 bro same I am 100% Togolese but I spent all my childhood in Nigeria even though before I thought I was Nigerian 🤣

    • @samueladimchinobi7490
      @samueladimchinobi7490 Před měsícem +1

      😂😂

    • @MYouTube1
      @MYouTube1 Před měsícem +5

      ​@@grace2128that's crazy 🤣, well I'm Nigerian too leaving in Togo

    • @grace2128
      @grace2128 Před měsícem +3

      @@MCZcams1 woooo I hope it goes well for you with the language barriers

  • @sandraredguard6385
    @sandraredguard6385 Před měsícem +130

    I am British-American with Jamaican heritage. I taught 2 years in China, because of monoculture, parents and government pushing the limitations, you find that kids don't get asked to dream, as society hasn't evolved to free thoughts. Most of my students wouldn't tell me ,in class, what they wanted from their degrees. However, my email was flooded with responses and explanations that they have never had their parents or teachers ever ask. But I think many are choosing happiness, on their terms, more and more. It's the same in the USA, some live where opportunities have been limited. It must stop. Every child should dream and have an adult who will listen to and support those dreams. Poor in wealth doesn't equal unhappiness. Simple lives and opportunities will make for a better life. I subscribed, this was fantastic conversation.

    • @MrMrbokchoi
      @MrMrbokchoi Před měsícem +5

      To be fair, China is not Korea. They are similar but they are also very different. Also China isn't a monoculture and actually comprises of many different ethnicities and cultures. Even the Han ethnicity is subdivided into many different groups and there are over 200 topolects just within the Chinese language family alone.
      With that said, you are right that there is a lot of pressure in China especially in education. But you have to keep in mind that there are 1.4 billion people in China and there are a finite number of jobs and resources out there. So it is a really competitive society.
      You are right, there is a trend where people are less interested in work work work and want to pursue their dreams. But that is because more Chinese are entering the middle class. Pursuing one's dreams is a privileged position. From the perspective of Chinese parents, they grew up in poverty so their dreams was to survive and not have their kids die. Their kids on the other hand, are well off and can now dream but they still have to deal parents who had to work their butts off and had to do the hard work of lifting themselves out of poverty.
      Also, most people don't understand that after the West and Japan destroyed China in the 1900s, China was one of the poorest nations on earth. Even in 2007, a tier one city like Guangzhou was very poor. It wasn't until 10 years that China really modernized.
      Anyways, I agree with what you said, but wanted to provide some additional context.

    • @andromedamessier3176
      @andromedamessier3176 Před měsícem +1

      ⁠@@MrMrbokchoi just to add Japan, China, US, and soviet also destroyed korea. It got split into 2. In terms of living condition, SK evolved better than NK. And now Sk as a whole changed a lot because they are now starting to talk about their problems openly. Due to the firewall, China is very close off to us. We don’t know what kind of problems they have. But I know that gov like to censor a lot of things, which kept people ignorant, isolated, and close off too.

    • @ghexaier
      @ghexaier Před měsícem +1

      ​@@andromedamessier3176dunno i find chinese netizens very outspoken tho. you could say the same with japanese and skoreans, they have a separate, very strong webculture and won't go around western websites divulging their problems.

    • @raikie
      @raikie Před měsícem

      Fantastic hearing from another person of Jamaican heritage. Did you learn to speak Mandarin while you were there? I’ve been studying for some time.

    • @laohubuzaijia
      @laohubuzaijia Před měsícem

      中国实行的是全民精英式教育,即使是在教育系统里面作为外国人也很难看明白。

  • @Riku_addict
    @Riku_addict Před měsícem +115

    *"Why dont you go and be his mother"* 🔥

  • @staceyk.210
    @staceyk.210 Před měsícem +72

    I don't know if we'll get there!! But Change Has To Come and those of us that change with the times Survive!! I'm a American Black 🖤 Woman who went to Korea in 2019' right before the Pandemic Hit!! I was a little skeptical about going mainly because I didn't speak any Korean and I didn't know anyone personally!! But once I got there I made some Amazing friends that were Korean but spoke English so it work out very well for me!! Glad I went there to witness it for myself and now I call Korea my Home Away From Home 🏠!! Phenomenal 🔥 Video and Thanks for Sharing🧡🤍🎇🤍🧡

  • @marilynfoster5279
    @marilynfoster5279 Před měsícem +63

    Expose a child to limitless possibilities and let them know that they can do it .One of the most important things along the way is stick with the right people.And the young who said when he came back to Korea he was dark that is because he has melanin sleeping in his body and the sun wakes it up.😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @erosplanet7331
    @erosplanet7331 Před měsícem +101

    I’m Togolese-Ghanaian born and raised in Togo and very interested in the Korean culture and everything they said resonated with me a lot.I love Korean culture but most of the people are so engrossed in stereotyping that they don’t even realize it’s wrong. It’s become a very normal part of their culture

    • @denisemaria4265
      @denisemaria4265 Před měsícem +3

      Essa coisa de se dividir em partes é muito sureal no ser humano. Se nasceu no Togo és togalesa e ponto. Se tens parentes em outras partes do mundo, isso é outra coisa.

    • @TheBandafall2003
      @TheBandafall2003 Před měsícem

      It’s a part of there programmations they in sleep mode a slave don’t know he’s a slave

    • @beingbeingbeing2978
      @beingbeingbeing2978 Před měsícem

      Aren't some Africans or Europeans or Americans also stereotyping Asians as the normal part of there culture? Every cultures has its own stereotypes on others.

    • @2020Token
      @2020Token Před 10 dny +1

      @@beingbeingbeing2978not as much as Koreans do. They copy culture but don’t try to learn about the people behind it. And that’s not everyone, but a lot of people here!

    • @beingbeingbeing2978
      @beingbeingbeing2978 Před 10 dny

      @@2020Token Oh, please.. there are plenty of Europeans and Americans who stereotype Asians, especially Korea as poor war torn country. Also ask Chinese or Japanese , they have plenty more sterotyping going on with Koreans and other countries. They are just not spot lighted like Korea is these days. Aren't each cultures copy one another already? The entire world history has been all about borrowing from each other. Who's complaining? lol..

  • @ChimChimChums
    @ChimChimChums Před měsícem +54

    Merci d'avoir pensé aux francophones dans les sous-titres 😁

  • @trishtatendachamaira
    @trishtatendachamaira Před 29 dny +4

    I like he’s English , he’s telling the truth I like him

  • @mzebrown9731
    @mzebrown9731 Před měsícem +15

    I am German Nigerian and grew up between Germany, Nigeria & the UK. Love watching your podcast 🥰

  • @sarahgordino6695
    @sarahgordino6695 Před měsícem +24

    Very interesting conversation. I’m a Black Canadian that lived in Korea for 2 1/2 years and dated a Nigerian while there so mixed with the African community for a while. This conversation hits so many levels. Loved it.

  • @promise83
    @promise83 Před měsícem +54

    Watching from South Africa!! 🇿🇦

  • @bigmanny
    @bigmanny Před měsícem +40

    I live and work in Japan and it is similar. I work in schools and I always make sure to tell the kids that they can do whatever they want to do. I have seen some go off to do amazing things like play soccer profesionally, etc. Kids are the future and with the internet they can literally shape their own destiny and change things for the betterment of the generation that comes after. Plus I just want them to be happy cause most adults I talk to say they hate their life/job and if they could they would quit, but as you know societal pressures runs deep.

  • @camtra18
    @camtra18 Před měsícem +32

    This is a great channel, sending nuff love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @JeanetteKramer
    @JeanetteKramer Před měsícem +44

    I have observed this with Korean culture regarding dreams in life. I worked decades with Korean international students and travelled to Korea more than 23 times. I remember saying and thinking that the goal of young people in Korea seems to be like everyone else rather than to be your own person or dream big/outside the box. Even Korean students who studied English and business in Canada, the goal was to return to Korea and work for a big name company. My wish for them is that studying abroad gave them bigger ideas and dreams. I love Korea and so grateful for all the time I spent getting to know and understand the people and the culture.

    • @andrew-song
      @andrew-song Před měsícem +3

      I’m not one of your students of course, but reading “My wish for them is that studying abroad gave them bigger ideas and dreams” was pretty insightful to hear as a Korean my self.

  • @Ahjusshi_Brown
    @Ahjusshi_Brown Před měsícem +13

    He’s so right. Korea has been (and largely still is) a homogeneous society for so long that they’ve only ever had to interact with Koreans and other East Asians (China, Japan) for most of their history. Their understanding of other people and cultures are extremely biased and stereotyped if only bc they’ve rarely interacted with these people/other races themselves. When the only way you learn or access other cultures is through TV, movies, and other media you’re only getting a stereotyped and biased view of them. The only way for them to unlearn all that is to have interaction with other cultures.

  • @sophielewistravelsandthing7104
    @sophielewistravelsandthing7104 Před měsícem +10

    i think this is the best podcast ever. and the korean guy who grew up in Africa has my similar perspective in life.

  • @AwesomeNaka
    @AwesomeNaka Před měsícem +58

    Watching from France and I'm Congolese.

  • @chigoville2660
    @chigoville2660 Před měsícem +6

    Watching from UAE 🇦🇪 born in Cameroon 🇨🇲 and grew up in Nigeria 🇳🇬. I'm Nigerian by blood.

  • @kokoborkowski1442
    @kokoborkowski1442 Před měsícem +83

    Love listening to you guys
    I’m from West Africa(Liberia) I live in America and I am so proud to be an African. My mom is from Guinea and she speaks French.

    • @raven91777_I_AM
      @raven91777_I_AM Před měsícem +1

      Are you indigenous Liberian or was your ancestors taken from the America 100 years ago.

    • @kokoborkowski1442
      @kokoborkowski1442 Před měsícem +3

      @@raven91777_I_AM I am indigenous Liberian

    • @sky-pv7ff
      @sky-pv7ff Před měsícem +2

      You know the Americans established libera for the ex slaves. So, I'm not sure how many indigenous African were there already. Your mom speaking French doesn't mean she's French. She's still african.

    • @kokoborkowski1442
      @kokoborkowski1442 Před měsícem +9

      @@sky-pv7ff my mother entire family is from Guinea and they all speaks French. She and her family migrated to Liberia in the 70’s
      She’s African and proud to be an African 🥰🥰
      I love being a African woman🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

    • @503zzach
      @503zzach Před měsícem +4

      My mother speak Arabic, French, Thai, Japanese, Spanish and English. My mother speak more language than your African mother.🙃

  • @ashleyjones5396
    @ashleyjones5396 Před měsícem +22

    When I first got to Korea, I was shocked that so many people were pale-like at the airport. I don’t think we see many Koreans like that in America. I quickly learned that light was preferred and pushed from entertainment. People with money were lighter as well. There were darker Koreans but that was neat the coast. Also, I could see how some Koreans wore light makeup to appear light. That was weird to me.

    • @mdilham5237
      @mdilham5237 Před měsícem +1

      Bringing hate to Korea here...

    • @luisafrance1635
      @luisafrance1635 Před měsícem +3

      @@mdilham5237… I think so. I saw video of Korean women bleaching their skin.

    • @mdilham5237
      @mdilham5237 Před měsícem

      @luisafrance1635 I mean we are all racist in our own ways so we are all equal... no race is pure and clean and it will never be one...

    • @ashleyjones5396
      @ashleyjones5396 Před měsícem +1

      @@mdilham5237 race is a social construct. I think in many ways, people want to be what we think is “better”’or have more value. So whatever society says is best is what people want. I hope that makes sense.

    • @sskkmmaa
      @sskkmmaa Před 26 dny

      Colorism is a problem all over the world: Black community, India, South America.....everywhere. So sad.

  • @cheebiumi8715
    @cheebiumi8715 Před měsícem +27

    I have a lot of respect for this guy

  • @ladiiyb
    @ladiiyb Před měsícem +17

    Woaaaah! Just 2 mins in and I love this guy! He is amazing! I wish I had him as a friend, very cool, humble and smart. I'm Haitian, watching from Canada. :). Wow he is awesome! When he speaks French he has that African accent. I am Haitian and I speak French, English, Creole and currently learning Mandarin.

  • @ednaidatipote5602
    @ednaidatipote5602 Před měsícem +12

    This guy is so cool, love how African he is ❤️

  • @theresaosarenren5498
    @theresaosarenren5498 Před měsícem +14

    Watching from Nigeria.
    Thank you for telling the truth about Africans. ❤❤

  • @Insidethemagicshop7
    @Insidethemagicshop7 Před měsícem +15

    Watching from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 I love what you all said ,others expectations (parents, friends, people around us ) on what we should be, on what we should dream it stays theirs cause it's their opinion we should expect from ourselves and to ourselves like y'all said we dream for us and we wanna achieve those things because we want to cause it's us who lives our lives and not other people you know
    And about the racism it's everywhere people have these stereotypes but we Africans are proud of who we are cause we know our history, our culture and embrace our diversity. their view of us won't define us cause they don't know what we know, they haven't seen or experienced life as an African 😊

  • @prescottosegie
    @prescottosegie Před měsícem +53

    Vato thank you for sharing your story brother keep up the good work 😎💪🏾

    • @evolve_hq
      @evolve_hq  Před měsícem +6

      Big thanks for your support!

  • @abdon2nu
    @abdon2nu Před měsícem +20

    Hi guys watching you guys from Barcelona, Spain but I come from Venezuela, I really like your channel ! Respect to El Vato!! Asians are so cool

  • @mjerome1457
    @mjerome1457 Před měsícem +12

    Watching from 🇺🇸U.S. America💯✊🏾

  • @ntombikayisendlovu4807
    @ntombikayisendlovu4807 Před měsícem +36

    Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @shyfettymtunda4619
    @shyfettymtunda4619 Před měsícem +69

    Watching from Tanzania 🇹🇿,East Africa.

  • @fatilah-pl8pv
    @fatilah-pl8pv Před měsícem +24

    Bonjour,the korean Guy is so handsome❤hearing hum speak french with an africain accent was so surprising in a good way.

  • @janeeyx5672
    @janeeyx5672 Před měsícem +8

    It’s just soo amazing that this man who is clearly of Asian descent has such an strong African accent.

    • @wakandavibranium5053
      @wakandavibranium5053 Před 28 dny +1

      Bro, it's just an accent😂 the same way you get black Sudanese kids born and bred in Australia, who sound "white" until you see them. Good for him that he embraced where he was living and immersed himself in that environment.

    • @christianea1240
      @christianea1240 Před 18 dny +1

      He doesn’t have a strong African accent at all, have you ever heard a Korean speak English? To me his accent is mixed.

    • @Kamille-lb7jo
      @Kamille-lb7jo Před 5 dny

      ​@@wakandavibranium5053you mean sound Australian...not sound white*
      Accents don't have a race but vocal cords do

    • @wakandavibranium5053
      @wakandavibranium5053 Před 5 dny

      @@Kamille-lb7jo no sound like white Australian, of course accents don't have a race, but are linked to ethnicities. A Congolese accent sounds different from a Nigerian accent. A white Australian accent sounds different from a white British accent. Get it now?

  • @bellableu9831
    @bellableu9831 Před měsícem +3

    This was such a humbling interview. I love it. The world needs more people like you three. God bless!!

  • @MsDieynaba
    @MsDieynaba Před měsícem +6

    Merci pr les bonnes vibes, continuez les vidéos avec El Vato, c'est super !

  • @CarlyzClozet
    @CarlyzClozet Před měsícem +2

    I really love this Podcast, all positive energy from the guests and those of us on the outside listening in. Here from Cleveland, OH USA

  • @cuc6410
    @cuc6410 Před měsícem +60

    South Koreans are funny set of people's ,they love showing off what they got

    • @linrueangsri3827
      @linrueangsri3827 Před měsícem +3

      Show off all the time

    • @KyleHong
      @KyleHong Před měsícem +22

      It’s actually really sad. They are so blinded by materialism that they are extremely shallow.

    • @moniquewrites9046
      @moniquewrites9046 Před měsícem +13

      I think that is a product of their former oppression and eventual rising out of that. Much like a lot of African-Americans, who have felt the pains of poverty many of those in my culture tend to gravitate towards the outward and the flashy.
      Many of us are changing, however.
      But it is in essence a trauma response.

    • @Use-Insight
      @Use-Insight Před měsícem

      ⁠@@moniquewrites9046 Well said…

    • @sskkmmaa
      @sskkmmaa Před 26 dny

      Yes, the impact of Western capitalism....Koreans love showing off? Why them only? lol

  • @n.s.p.ilovejesusbutjesuslo819
    @n.s.p.ilovejesusbutjesuslo819 Před měsícem +2

    I love it , what they say is so true, wonderful.thank you and more postcards like this please 🎉

  • @shahedasianang1114
    @shahedasianang1114 Před 2 dny

    No place called wakanda here in Africa... We have Botswana, Tanzania, Egypt, Ghana, Malawi and many more... Mo wakanda. One love please. Thank you guys for this... So heartwarming... Your love for mankind is almost palpable. Keep on keeping on❤

  • @danemichelle4172
    @danemichelle4172 Před měsícem +7

    Loved your segment.....please keep educating the people.🎉

  • @mercymatinikojonas2550
    @mercymatinikojonas2550 Před měsícem +13

    Watching from Botswana 🇧🇼

  • @achille31djenou
    @achille31djenou Před měsícem +1

    Vato the Togolese Korean. We love you from Lomé Togo 🇹🇬

  • @theReal_Truth_XL
    @theReal_Truth_XL Před měsícem +5

    This was a refreshing exchange, thank you

  • @flipperspro69
    @flipperspro69 Před měsícem +3

    Wow!!! What an interesting conversation. I lived in Korea for 3 years as Black African and my experience is different. I lived an opened minded life when I was there. And come to conclusion that Koreans don’t know much or have interactions with Africans or blacks until recently and that makes them so clueless about there approaches with Africans or people from other countries. I embraced there unknowingly to be less sensitive to what they say or ask about Africans or being black. I had fun, laughter and good memories about Korea. Overtime I am sure they will change and embrace others openly without prejudice. Hello to people of Daegu and Gwangju

  • @rachaelbempomaaapenteng4888
    @rachaelbempomaaapenteng4888 Před měsícem +39

    Watching from the motherland Ghana,loveeeee the podcast...you got yourself a new subbie❤❤❤

    • @evolve_hq
      @evolve_hq  Před měsícem +4

      Many thanks for your kind comment, we are glad you enjoyed it!

  • @brem3386
    @brem3386 Před měsícem +2

    His open-mindedness and acceptance of other cultures should be infectious.

    • @evolve_hq
      @evolve_hq  Před 24 dny

      Many thanks for watching! Check out our new video on being black in Japan: czcams.com/video/YmuweJTnlp0/video.htmlfeature=shared

  • @saintbanana
    @saintbanana Před měsícem +10

    Watching from New Zealand 🇳🇿 loved this ❤

  • @tahnaiyarussell
    @tahnaiyarussell Před měsícem +5

    He has a nice voice. That Togolese accent suits him.

  • @iwazarlayahrevelationprodu4860

    Im soo glad this Podcast showed up on my feed, I really enjoyed it, especially Vato. New Subscriber here.

  • @alexsura2168
    @alexsura2168 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for being open minded and see the bigger picture outside your comfort zone. Life is not measure by what other think, it's about you and how far you want to take it. Dream big and have some faith in yourself. Don't try to please others, you only need to please yourself. You don't need other validation to know your worth.

  • @myurbangarden7695
    @myurbangarden7695 Před měsícem +7

    Thank you for sharing such a unique story

  • @Oriekwuweli
    @Oriekwuweli Před měsícem +30

    Comparison is not just a Korean thing tho 😩
    Vato was a rebel 😂😂😂

  • @naomicampana
    @naomicampana Před měsícem +14

    Watching from Cameroon 🇨🇲

  • @back2athletics
    @back2athletics Před 29 dny +1

    This conversation is so wholesome and awesome…this podcast brought joy to my week! ❤

    • @evolve_hq
      @evolve_hq  Před 29 dny

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @emmanuellannanna7383
    @emmanuellannanna7383 Před měsícem +2

    He's right we African's dream bigger. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ First time hearing this from a Korean. Much love brother, you are always welcome to Africa, God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @stephiegiselle
    @stephiegiselle Před měsícem +6

    Watching from Washington DC. Love the channel ❤️

  • @chahinezkenida1860
    @chahinezkenida1860 Před měsícem +10

    Beautiful conversation we are all human beings we are all the same we should all respect one another ❤

  • @FlyUnderFive
    @FlyUnderFive Před měsícem

    This was the most respectful conversation I’ve heard on a podcast

  • @pamc8ks819
    @pamc8ks819 Před měsícem

    Thank you for appreciating the diversity and understanding the complexity of the souls of individuals.

  • @beatriceyeawon7231
    @beatriceyeawon7231 Před měsícem +13

    I’m a Liberian living in America and watching from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

  • @Nay-nayca
    @Nay-nayca Před měsícem +6

    I'm watching from Angola 🇦🇴❤

  • @godmanibhadon5466
    @godmanibhadon5466 Před měsícem +2

    Love the vibe in this postcard

  • @marconkoymwindu6042
    @marconkoymwindu6042 Před 17 dny +1

    Watching this video made me realise how much of an influence Africa has on the world. That being said. Every nation in the world has their own impact on the world

  • @blessinguwak9398
    @blessinguwak9398 Před měsícem +9

    Watching from Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @dmilleniumdiva
    @dmilleniumdiva Před měsícem +4

    Watching from New Jersey in the U.S. Loved this ❤

  • @AN-Thecouragetolookforward
    @AN-Thecouragetolookforward Před měsícem

    What a beautiful conversation. Vato has a higher calling and will transform korea.

  • @cliffordjackman-v6v
    @cliffordjackman-v6v Před měsícem +2

    Watching from Trinidad sweet TnT this is beautiful🇹🇹 love how you spoke about Africa waw really nice accent . Thanks for sharing

    • @evolve_hq
      @evolve_hq  Před 24 dny +1

      Many thanks for watching! Check out our new video on being black in Japan: czcams.com/video/YmuweJTnlp0/video.htmlfeature=shared

  • @alvidean22
    @alvidean22 Před měsícem +10

    Interesting conversation. Watching from The Bahamas

  • @verykawashington.5539
    @verykawashington.5539 Před měsícem +3

    ❤❤❤ how they'll speak about the other people from across the world
    Nuff respect to you.
    I'll ❤ to visit these countries some God willing
    Blessings to brothers

  • @nana_kwame_boateng_billionaire

    This is Heart warming 😢 keep it up God Bless as all

  • @jquinn8324
    @jquinn8324 Před měsícem +1

    Oh my god!! Literally got the chills!

  • @HippoDorm
    @HippoDorm Před měsícem +14

    🥇love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

  • @honeyg1018
    @honeyg1018 Před měsícem +11

    Watching from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @cindyngozi3217
    @cindyngozi3217 Před měsícem +2

    So good to watch. If you know God , you will never have any form of prejudice in you because we are all God's children, and HE is a God who never makes mistakes . He made all of us in our own unique and beautifully. Let love lead people ❤

    • @evolve_hq
      @evolve_hq  Před 24 dny

      Many thanks for watching! Check out our new video on being black in Japan: czcams.com/video/YmuweJTnlp0/video.htmlfeature=shared

  • @rumbidzaimusonza19
    @rumbidzaimusonza19 Před měsícem +2

    Strong massage 👏👏👏👏 much love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

  • @imadeflorence7226
    @imadeflorence7226 Před měsícem +7

    Watching from Italy 🇳🇬🇮🇹

  • @sulleymanjacobs7188
    @sulleymanjacobs7188 Před měsícem +3

    You guys marvelous

  • @lucysin414
    @lucysin414 Před měsícem +1

    This discussion was beautiful ❤

  • @godsgift4100
    @godsgift4100 Před měsícem +1

    Tu as vraiment parlé de vrai trucs. Continue à éduquer les gens pour créer un monde qui considère tous les humains comme égaux, sans préjudice infondés envers les autres.

  • @AFROKINGCALIFORNIA
    @AFROKINGCALIFORNIA Před měsícem +13

    Thank you for sharing your Experience and yes Africans have gigantic potentials but there is always those negative and divisive Africans who will always have prejudice towards their African brothers just as you can identify them through their comments here. If not for colonialism, Africans would be one people separate by Empires. One thing is certain, African will surely unite someday. Love from California, A Nigerian Actor here. ONE ❤️ 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬

    • @raymondanielson8438
      @raymondanielson8438 Před měsícem

      Potential according to who ? Asia as far i can see is the future not africa.

  • @absali7664
    @absali7664 Před měsícem +4

    Watching from Houston, Texas, USA 🇺🇸

  • @gracewalker6064
    @gracewalker6064 Před měsícem +1

    Wow diversity is amazing 🤩 is this what we call great minds around a table ❤

  • @l-_-ls
    @l-_-ls Před 24 dny

    Compelling. Thank you. Great to have immigrants of different countries and cultures tell their story.