As a foreigner who lives in Busan atm, I kinda understand foreigners who don't really like to go to places where only locals are, especially if they are shy or self-concious because if you go there people STARE. A lot. Me and my friend (who is also white) like to go to these places because we want to experience the authentic culture of Korea, but not gonna lie, the stares are not comfortable, even though the people who stare probably don't do it to be mean or anything, but still...Just my point of view :)
I feel you on this Lucie! Where I live I am only the 2nd foreigner and 1st black person in my area. They stare so hard, but I turned it into a way to make them laugh or to let them know yes I am interesting as I look by smiling really big at them if they are kids make a silly face or wave. They usually stop or they come over and practice as much English as they can. Now the staring doesn't bother me as much. It's a good comfort technique i guess
@@AshalaySays Not to sound weird or anything (just women showing love for other women but I'm sincere😁) I think you seem like you have an amazing personality! I really like how you respond to the stares!
The thing about "i dont like kpop"... I can kinda understand why some foreigners in korea feel like they need to say that (not that its ok tho). People automatically tend to assume they are "koreaboos" and kpop stans when they mention their interest in korean culture. It can maybe be a way of them to say "hey, i like your culture for more than just kpop".
Exactly!!! I hate when people assume that you only like korea because the kpop. Korea is way more than kpop. I don’t live in Korea, I live in USA and my boyfriend is korean. Do you know how many times I heard “oh you must like kpop that’s why you dating him”. No bro I love my boyfriend as a person, I’m not with him because where he has born. I don’t particularly like kpop and I’m not a koreaboos lol 😂 honestly it’s pretty annoying to hear that all the time. So I get your point!!
Exactly, cause I don’t like Kpop and “armies” or whatever they are called kinda scare me lol, and they are almost obsessed and constantly only are talking about the “idols” but I do like Korean people. Make sense?
Lol this is pretty accurate, especially now that kpop is bigger than ever. I think Korea in general, their language and culture are all very interesting. I’m not in it just cause of kpop. I’ve been listening to the music for 10 years and I’m still hesitant about telling people that I enjoy the music because they automatically think I’m a “koreaboo” and it can become quite annoying being associated with them
I live in Hongdae since over a year now and I can tell you a foreigner opinion about K-Pop. Here are many korean guys looking for easy foreigners to hook up with. And the first thing they always ask is "you like K-Pop?". Sooo as a foreign girl you start hating this question, since a yes means to them "I love korean guys and please take me home". It develops kind of bad connotations, so this statement "I don't like K-Pop" is not because of the music, but actually to keep certain bad people away from us... :(
I'm not sure I agree with the "if you don't like this one thing , you should leave" but constant complaints is annoying, especially when it's not something serious and not backed up.
I think she meant that they have nothing good to say about Korea and only complain maybe? She could’ve worded it differently, but I understand what you mean
yeah she lowkey sounds like those trump supporters who are always like “iF yOu dOnT liKe aMeRicA sO mUcH thEn lEaVe.” cause i mean some people might not really have much of a choice if they can leave korea or not depending on their situation.
Yeah definitely came off right wingy, but I think she meant to talk about people who only complain and have noting good to say at all, but telling people to leave if they don't like it is kinda weird it comes off as hateful and shows a lack of compassion.
I'm Latina but I don't listen to latino music a lot so I understand. It's not that I won't listen to it, its just that right now I'm into other kind of music. (I'm very into kpop at the moment 🤣🤣)
I love your content Rachel, but I am a foreigner in Korea and wanted to offer my point of view. I have some Korean friends, but I can speak for foreigners who only have foreigner friends. Yes it's true that many foreigners only hang out with foreigners because it's comfortable, but there are also some who genuinely want and try to make Korean friends, me being one of them. It's difficult making Korean friends. Many aren't open to foreigners and worry too much about the language barrier. Also, many foreigners (me too) get tired of Koreans mainly being interested in wanting to hang out to improve their English, instead of genuinely being interested in getting to know them. There's been countless times I meet a Korean, and one of the first things they say is "teach me English" or "lets do a language exchange" and thats honestly a red flag for me and makes me and others hesitant to be friends because no one wants to feel used. It's easy to make short term friends, but many don't become long term in my experience and people I know. Many Koreans always say they are busy, and they just randomly disappear and you never hear from them anymore. I personally ( very recently like 3 weeks ago) exchanged kakao talk with three guys at the gym hoping to become friends with them, and they ghost you or say "they are busy" when one of them actually hung out with me. It seems like in this culture, people are too afraid to be honest when it comes to rejection, and just go along with it, and when you text them its obvious they aren't interested in hanging out. I acknowledge it's difficult being friends with Koreans, but I make the decision to live here, so I won't give up. In my experience, I have set up appointments with Koreans and MULTIPLE times within a span of two years, the appointment will be made, and at the last minute they cancel, coming up with a reason, but never getting back to you or making an effort to reschedule. Many people get tired of this behavior and feel it's too much work. I can empathize with many foreigners, but I always make an effort and try to meet Koreans, even though it's hard. I have three solid friends right now, and it would be nice to have more. Although many foreigners can do a better job of making an effort to befriend Koreans, I feel many Koreans don't make it easier for us by not being open to foreigners. I met a guy recently who said Koreans make him feel lonely here sometimes. Yes we're foreigners and you are right that many don't make an effort, but for some of these people, they know it's hard and they give up. I literally a few months ago was in a Facebook group and i posted saying I want more Korean friends and one messaged me. We've hung out many times and on Christmas I am going to his house to spend with his family, and I am so excited to spend it with a Korean family and experience more the culture in a deeper way that most don't get. That wouldn't have happened if I just gave up, so I hope to be an inspiration to those who want to give up. I have told some of my foreigner friends that trying to make Korean friends is like fishing. It takes effort and patience, but you'll eventually find people who are interested in making friends. We just have to try to understand them. We need to learn it's a shy culture, so we have to make the effort, and it will eventually pay off. So you are right, but I just wanted to show my two sense and offer you a perspective as to why many don't make the effort, even though they should. I am not bashing your country at all and to be honest I'd rather be here than back home in America right now with how divisive it is, but just simply offering a perspective to your dislike of foreigners only having foreigner friends. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
I'm sorry to say this, but i think , the responsabillity is more on our part us foreigners. Most of the time, we come from a very open and multicultural world. Korea opened it self to the world not a long time ago. Of course they are aware of a lot of things about us. But not all of them and not that much. Those things takes times. Decades Maybe. We have to learn korean and stop saying they re suppose to know some english. It is more difficult for them to be open to us. Think about it. We are not in their shoes but we know how it work with their past their culture etc. Of course they cannot get away with everything but at least we can blame a lot of their desapointing behavior on their culture and history. People are not just rude. And i know bad people do exist in korea. but still ...
I usually don't tell people I don't like Kpop, but if they ask me, I'll just answer honestly. I respect everyone's right to be interested in it, it's just not my style. To each their own. You like their music, dance and everything? Good! To me, just as people who are proud to not like Kpop are annoying to you, people who are *obsessed* and talk about nothing but Kpop are annoying.
I agreed with you till you got to the immersion and language thing and I'll tell you why. As for immersion and language, some people are introverted and don't have that much knowledge of the area, or maybe they are just not into it. They are maybe there because they were transferred to South Korea because of their job requirements. They are there for just a specific period, and then they are going to leave to another spot in the world. So, getting immersed and learning the language, (except for the basics, and out of respect, because on this point I do agree with you), should really be a subjective thing tailored to each person's conditions, and it shouldn't annoy others IMHO.
@@Wingzero90939 I'm really glad that you see the point of this so clearly, because I think that she was a bit harsh in this video. If you refer to her "embarrassing mistakes she did in the USA", you'll find that she did a lot of things that are not socially correct in the US, yet people nicely corrected her without being annoyed knowing that she's a foreigner. In her video, she says that she fell into these mistakes because she didn't know better, yet she doesn't forgive foreigners when they use the same excuse in South Korea. So, I guess that it's just unfair to receive such lovely treatment when abroad even though she was doing some mistakes, yet rain hell on foreigners because of some mistakes they do when they visit South Korea.
@@Wingzero90939 Exactly! Yet, I'd say let's just treat each other as human beings without seeing race under any circumstances. So, being accepting is good at all conditions. But, I do Agree, that if someone is going to make a big change about how they live their life, then it should be after gaining citizenship not before (of course, unless they like to).
100% agree. It depends on people's goals. If someone isn't planning to stay there forever and they have other aspirations that don't include learning the language, then I see nothing wrong with them only learning the basics (although knowing how to ask "how much is this?" is definitely basics imo). I don't think it makes them lazy or unattractive. It just isn't a goal for them. Now if they had no other goals at all in life, that might make them boring, I suppose... but I think becoming fluent in the language really depends on why they're there and what they're there for, and whether or not they're troubling people (they should be able to get by and not inconvenience folks).
@@no_i_dont_want_no_slugs Agreed. And this is why I hated the rigidity that she spoke with in the first place. I'm really glad that people are seeing the point of this and are being rational.
Your “foreigner card” one reminds me of an exact opposite that I experienced while stationed in Korea. We had KATUSAs, Korean soldiers who spoke English and were assigned to to US Army units. At times when they didn’t like what they were told they would play the “moola (I don’t understand) card even though you know they know what you’re talking about.
Although I agree with most of your points (especially about the importance of learning the language) the part where you said “you should leave” is very rude. yes I totally agree that complaining and being negative 24/7 is really annoying and offensive towards the locals but telling someone to basically “leave” like it’s something easy to do is just as rude. many people like employees or students have no options but to live in a different country and they can find the culture of that country very different. of course they should find the way that is both suitable to them and respectful to the citizens to live their life but telling someone to “leave” sounds ignorant. this is just my opinion no hate or anything :)
Hmmmm I don’t think it’s just foreigners that say “I don’t like kpop” too just cuz they wanna be seen as “different”. I’m sure a lot of Koreans say the same too.
As a foreigner here I agree 100% with you Rachel, but....I will say on the talk of making Korean friends....its EXTREMELY difficult. Being here for 10 months and I made 1 new Korean friend from another Korean friend I already have. Many Koreans avoid us or don't want to socialize because they feel their English is not good enough. That definitely needs to be taken into account. I speak decent korean but many will never know
@마하드 I disagree, it shows respect in my opinion. We are taking a moment to learn their language to connect and not forcing them to speak a language that they are not super comfortable with in their country. Looking at it that way is very negative. If they were in the US and spoke to us in English, it's the same thing respect. We are breaking the barrier a bit at a time and yes its unfamiliar but no, I have to disagree with you there
You make valid points, but I don't think it's very fair to criticize foreigners that make complaints about Korea, every country has its problems and it doesn't mean they don't want to live there. People criticize their own country all the time but the notion that if a foreigner makes a complaint then they are disrespectful and should go home is hypocritical. I guess it similar to 'it's okay if you insult your siblings but if someone else insults them, then it's not okay'.
Oh god I got flashbacks to an old man yelling at me in Korean on the subway and me legitimately pulling that face as I didn't understand what he was saying 😳
That’s me! I want to do it right so trying it the first time had me second guessing myself. I did it the first time about 2 months ago when I was finally able to go to my local Korean store and now I’m more confident to say hello and thank you to the cashier when I enter and leave.
I just wanna point out, koreans here where I live use the cause i'm korean card all the time. And we are the foreigners... but we live here... it's absurd. But I get you.
Okay, there is a lot that is hypocritical in this. For starters, you talk about being a positive person but this entire video is negative. There is a lot, but the thing that pissed me off the most is 2 and 4. 2) The "I don't like K-Pop" people. I feel that your experiences have been extremely taken out of context. For starters, the only reason people say that they hate the cool stuff is to seem different and unique. But foreigners already *are* different and unique. Hello, they are from a different country with different characters both genetically and culturally. What would *they* have to gain from bashing K-Pop other than being discriminated against by Korean natives? I do not usually talk about this, but now that you bring it up, I do not like K-Pop. I do not like pop, in general. I am a rock fan. Being that rock originated in America, does that mean that all naturalized and natural born citizens of the U.S.A. must like rock? No. And just to be clear, I do not hate K-Pop nor do I hate people who like it. I would never just walk around telling people how I do not like K-Pop and how I think that their music sucks but if they ask what K-Pop bands I like (sometimes out of pure habit, other times after finding out that I was adopted from South Korea) I will say that I do not really like K-Pop that much and they will be shocked. But just because I am genetically from Korea or some foreigners are living in Korea does not mean that we are obligated to like K-Pop. Also, as you said, maybe you do not need to know that about us but did we ever ask you about the things that you hate about foreigners? And if a certain animosity towards Korean culture is what you fear, South Korea has so much more to offer than catchy tunes and Hallyuwood. 4) People who stay in their own comfort zone. This is the most hypocritical piece of work I have ever witnessed as it is the reason I am writing this comment. You say that it is wrong to hate what others like and put them down, but some people *like* to stay in their comfort zone and are just home bodies. I am one of them. I am an introvert, I hate crowds, I do not enjoy parties, dating or doing things that would be deemed acceptable to you. I only go to school and work. I *like* only going to school and work. When I am not going to school and work, I enjoy reading, playing video games, listening to music, (obviously, debating people via the internet), and I *like* all of these things. These things are not boring *to me.* If you think that valuing your education over your social life is boring and lazy, then so be it; you don't have to like what I like. But know this, as far as you insulting people like me then, oh well. I'm sure there are plenty of people who do not like people like you. In fact, tons of people stereotype South Koreans (and many Asian girls, in general) as being materialistic and high maintenance and I guess you are just another number for them. And due to the melanin in my skin, I am one of those facing the consequences of the stereotypes you helped create for us. So thank you for that.
Thank you for this this answer! I feel like she don’t understands that immigration is not an one-way street , and that as foreigner girl it really also can be hard to befriend with korean girl, they can be really harsh and also it seems like a girl code or sometimes genuinely girls friendship don’t exist, also get attack by korean girls , so you really get affraid to interact especially this video didn’t help… but i will try to not give up on them since they also get treated very harsh by the society and also their are kind girls🤍
The first one you mentioned reminds me of certain kpop idols that do sus/offensive things to other cultures and then try to play it off as if they didn’t know, even though they’re well aware of it and their behaviors.
I'm a fan of your channel, but I find this video a bit contradictory: in No.2 you say you don't like people who despise what others like (people who say they don't like k-pop in front of k-pop lovers). However, in No.4 you say you don't like people who stay in their comfort zone... Aren't you despising what others like here? I understand that you are a very active and curious person, but some people like to live peaceful lifes in their 'comfort zone', and you are just saying that they are boring and that they shouldn't live like that... Anyway, I love your videos and I'll be waiting the next one! Oh, and I don't know how you got your hair SO pink, it's amazing ❤️ (most of the dyed hairs I have seen are not as intense in color).
This was just my interpretation: #2 - It’s ok to not like kpop but don’t not like it because you think it’s cool to hate on popular things. And subsequently constantly hating on it just brings others down for their excitement for it. #4 - Living in a country that has a lot of culture to offer. Try the local life and not what you’ve known. Similarly like going on a trip to like Mexico and expecting to only eat American food without wanting to try the local food.
And the people who wanna go to Korea cuz of kpop and simp over random dudes *take a wake up call* not everyone in South Korea is as attractive as Jackson Wang I mean yeah they are pretty Koreans but not everyone is like that. And secondly *take some constructive criticism* not every thing in South Korea is sunshine like any country it has its pros and cons it’s not heaven btw. Don’t take offense this is my opinion with koreaboos and just kpop fans in general I’m also a fan and I’ve understood these and pointed them out in certain fandoms (I’m not gonna mention them but just know they are the larger 4 I think). It’s not to hurt anyone if you don’t like what I said just keep scrolling Ps. Have a great day 💛
The third point 🥴🥴😒 if I live in that country or if I know that country for some reason, am I not allowed to say that I don’t like some things? I mean, I think every complain is followed by a positive thing about that culture. I kinda get your point but I also think that sometimes foreigners have a different and completely valid point of view that non foreigners should listen to. I know that it’s painful to see flaws in you culture but saying “if you don’t like here, then leave” it’s not going to solve the situation. I know you’re a beautiful person and I wish you a really happy day 💜 kisses
OMG i can relate to the "i don't like k-pop" thing SO MUCH. I'm SOO into k-pop but i also live being afraid of telling others 😭😭 because they would make fun of me?? Like bro, i have my own interests, why do u have to criticize me for something i love...? And yes, also in my country k-pop's stereotype is a childish, teen-ish genre and those who listen to it are defined as "cringy" ㅠㅠㅠ I wish this could stop! I shouldn't feel "ashamed" of telling ppl i love k-pop because among all the other genres, it's an awesome one!! 😔😔
I can relate, I listened to K-pop since 2012 also anime around 2010. I was just a child, I still am. But I didn't say anything, because I was scared. When I was younger I got made fun of for watching anime. So I pretended to like other things, I told my family and friends in 2019, but I still got fun of from others like in class/school. K-pop/anime was my childhood and I don't care what others think. I am/was into it and it's not a phrase, not as my sister she liked anime then she stopped, that was the reason I like this type of things. And I don't like the stereotype of K-pop or anime it's just not right. Ppl calling me koreaboo or Weeaboo I don't even talk or do as them, I just like the culture or countries it's exiting/satisfying to learn a language.
Absolutely understand where you're coming from. I get the stereotype that is used in the US and being over 35 I feel the pressure of the stereotype even more so because I feel like I'm somehow enjoying something that is okay for late gen Y and gen Z but somehow I know if I said it's one of my favorite genres to anyone outside of the K pop community on you tube I would probably be ostracized for it or at the least told to grow up if they think they're being kind. Good music and culture shouldn't have an age limit or geographical line on it.
I understand that people looked at me like your crazy but I always think positivity and still K-pop to this day!! Cause I am me and you are you haters can hate but I think about what I like is !y business and not yours! To everyone please think this push haters out and be you!!!!
storytime with the foreigner card: i had a friend who is really fluent in korean and while in korea they would only use the foreigner card of not knowing korean when they could hear someone speaking bad about them then at the proper moment speak korean to let them know like "hey i heard all the bad stuff you were saying about me" and not going to lie, thinking that's a genius way to use it to your advantage so you know when someone is speaking bad about you then surprising them when they discover you heard every bad thing they said about you. as for the if you don't like this thing here, then leave. which i get to an extent.....being american in america and the amount of people telling me "well if you don't like it here, then leave" which...IM TRYING THERES THIS THING CALLED MONEY AND VISAS, if it was that simple trust me, I would have left right after high school....ANYWAYS, if its like drinking culture or like corn on/in pizza, then no, but if its certain things you dislike that make you uncomfortable and unsafe on the daily that's impacting you mentally, emotionally, and physically then yeah....maybe look into relocating? if any of that makes sense. i think it's one thing to understand the those complaining about things in korea (or anywhere) but haven't left there's a reason why they're still there after so many years, given they feel safer there than their home country or maybe another personal reason, just another perspective on it...it's a lot to unpack.
Actually this was something my friend and me used to do whenever we met new Korean people. We would tell them we didn't know any Korean to see if they would talk sh** about us in Korean amongst themselves thinking we wouldn't understand them. And sadly it did happen quite a bit (they would make mean jokes about my friend who was an African-American male). So we knew not to hang out with those people again. But that was 8-9 years ago, so foreigners were still something very new to Koreans back then. They are more used to it now I think.
As an Australian who has been working in Korea for over 2 years I have to agree you. It is important to immerse yourself and enjoy the new culture you are living in. My friends are all locals... I actually do not have a single international friend. And what on earth is the point of living in another country and yet dining virtually entirely on international food/franchises? You will never experience more authentic Korean food than in Korea and the Korean cuisine is incredible.
Sudip Banerjee I have plenty of friends from London and across Australia. But in Korea my friends are all locals. There are not that many Westerners in my profession within Korea.
That negative talk by visiting foreigners is a common manipulation technique sometimes called “negging”. I worked quite a few years at a global company with offices all over the world. And of course Asia (mostly Korea and Japan but also Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China). I met coworkers based in each of those countries who frequently had that negative spiel about where they were stationed. They used their negative little spiel to show how well they knew the country they were in. And, amazingly, there were always natives who would join in and reinforce that message. At the same time, you could see it made other natives uncomfortable. On the other hand, it somehow worked for those guys as a line to pick up girls. It was weird.
I notice it's also a way to get attention, as in "look at me, I'm living in another country, my life is hard". Those type of people would complain no matter where they go, even in their home country.
yeah we have a lot of expats in my country who complain about how shitty it is here, but also don’t want to leave. Make it make sense, it’s just extremely rude
OUCH, ha ha ha, this is something that happens pretty much everywhere, foreigners need to respect the culture of where they are visiting or living! Make it a a great journey in your life, just like Rachel said! You only lives once.
Eesh. I'm not sure this video is it. This comes across less like a 'some foreigners do this and it bothers me' to a 'What I hate about foreigners' video with hot takes such as if you don't like it, go back to your own country. I agree that people should immerse themsleves in the culture but I feel like the implication is that because someone has chosen to live outwith their own country that they aren't entitled to ever be negative about anything. I don't know if I'm even explaining myself properly I just found the tone of the video a little uncomfortable and I have been subscribed for a quite a while now and I am a fan of Rachel and her content, just wanted to air my views also.
U know, I felt the same way too, I got a little heated through the video like she was cussing us down for not liking certain things, or because u don't explore enough or yr not this very outgoing person , yr a boring person, I don't like when people say that because I'm that simple person who is not super passionate and outgoing don't judge people who are like this.
THIS IS SO TRUE!!! Especially number 5 about foreigners who don’t even try to learn Korean...that bothered me so much when I lived in Korea because I would have to step in and translate sometimes and I just felt it was disrespectful to whichever person they were talking to?? I think if you decide to live in Korea you shouldnt force Koreans to try and speak your native language when you’ve decided to live in THEIR country...just learn some basic Korean!!! Please!!!
I will share something my grandfather told me over 40 years ago, ‘don’t be so thin skinned”. In today’s world it means don’t be triggered. What you are describing is what we call is “human nature’. I met many people in my life and most them think they are positive and an out-going person, and if you do not think or live your lives like they do, then you are the problem. Sadly, it is not true. Most people have problems and or issues and some people have big problems. It is called life. Life is about recognizing the stressors that bother us and dealing with them. If you truly understand “human nature’, then you should know that half of world’s population are complainers, to include husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, and brothers and sisters.
Rachel: "I'm all about the positive." Also Rachel: Makes an entire video on things she doesn't like. 😂 I do agree on several of the things you mention, though.
If I was a foreigner in Korea (or any other country) and I legitimately didn’t know something, I would ask someone to tell me how to do it properly. You’re right about the laziness, though I would consider it selfishness. Also, as much as I would love to visit Korea one day, I might have to skip the local food if I do go. Not because I’m picky or ethnocentric, but because on top of my nut allergies, life also gave me a bizarre sesame allergy. I almost went into anaphylactic shock after eating a burger with too many sesame seeds on it. It all looks really good, but it just might not be safe for me. 🥺
I have been to Korea many times and I wish I was a foreigner living there, I would cherish the opportunity to learn more about the culture, the language and experience everything about the country. Those guys you mentioned on your video are wasting such a great opportunity they don't even realize they have.
Wait like they know how to do it but they're gonna told you to do it because they doesn't know how to do it because ur a foreigner and is it about the "foreigner card"?
Certain people are just fake or dishonest, they’ll be that way no matter where they go. I try to be genuine as much as I can because at least I’m being honest with myself and who I want to be. When I can finally visit Korea, I just hope I can be respectful and do the best as I can as a visitor, and maybe make friends along the way. Same reason why I’ll say “hello” and “thank you” at my small, local Korean store: I want to be respectful and appreciative to them.
1st step to get out of my comfort zone: Working on learning basic korean/hangeul. Then listening all the Rachel Kim video's for cultural purpose (You have to treat yourself after hard work)! 2nd Step: Crashing/living in Korea for a couple of months with the basic knowledge learned with the 1st step. Crashing is a plausible outcome (: 3rd Step: Going to local restaurant and asking for unidentified "things" to eat, hoping a delicious outcome :) 4th step: Getting lost in Seoul and enjoying the fact :) 5th step: Crash landing on you in Seoul, because I'm lost and it's a small world! (Cheezeeone, but it's the 1st kdrama I have ever watched) 6th step: That's enough... I'll go get some sleep for a whole month! haha
This video is literally what most Americans have issues with foreigners in the U.S. Most of us really don't care because we have our own lives. I agree completely about fully experiencing the new country. I believe it's the only way to truly experience where you are. I don't particularly care for k-pop, but I like women and they like k-pop; so I like k-pop. Plus who doesn't like dancing?
Agree with all of your points, Rachel. I'm actual considering moving to Korea from the USA for a few years. I asked to get stationed there when I was in the Army, but got Arizona. Could you do a video on helpful hints for foreigners wanting to move to Korea? Please and thank you!
I can understand your points and your right. It's not hard to show effort and do something if you are interested in it and I get it not all people are the same and like the same things, but just because you don't like it, you don't really need to be negative towards it, but I love for example at food. Person newer eaten something or tasted it but says that it doesn't taste good and they won't eat it...how do you know its not gonna taste good if you don't try it haha.
i think not liking kpop is like someone saying they don't like jazz or hip hop.. its allowed.. people have different preferences ..that shouldn't be a 'turn off'.
Every Korean I met have been nice and great. Like really really good people. As a brown dude, no one has been racist to me. I really don't know why people say Koreans are racist. And I agree with every point you said. I learned basic Korean to talk with my Korean friends. They helped me a lot when they understood I genuinely wanted to be friends with them. Learning as many languages as you can, and always getting out of the comfort zone gives you a whole different perspective on life and people.
as a foreigner currently in Korea, #3 is the Worst (and usually those are the people who hate Kpop/Kdramas/other popular Korean things for no reason other than they're popular.) I always notice this with people who can't accept that they're a foreigner, or people who haven't had to deal with an uncomfortable environment until now. usually they come from countries where they're the majority, and they can't handle the feeling of being in the minority. they always have this vibe of disdain/resentment towards Korean culture for making them different. some people take a while to adjust and grow out of it, but I've noticed some people stick only with other foreigners and don't even try to adapt. then they end up the people you described, complaining endlessly but never leaving because they have their comfortable group of other foreigners who feel the same. it's unfortunate.
All of them I get except the “I don’t like kpop” just because I’m pretty sure there are lots of Koreans that don’t personally like kpop either and that’s their opinion so why can’t a foreigner not like it? Not everyone has to like it and that shouldn’t make them mean it’s just different music taste. Btw I’m I personally LOVE kpop but that one just didn’t make sense to me.
1.- Foreigner card, good, I agree. 2.- K-POP, yeap, lame people, there's more to Korean culture. 3.- Critics with no real constructivist background. I agree, there's a way to criticize and make Korea a better place, saying you're still here... well, congratulations Rachel, that's Xenophobia. 4.- Comfort zone is the best way to avoid uncomfortable shocks with the things around you and if you want to change, well, you'll have a shock, few can manage that. 5.- There' a "Lingüa Franca" called "English", basically it's our only way to contact foreigner, like we're doing right now. BUT if you have a "special interest", you will learn not just the language but will became "one more" with the rest and maybe you will call them "bro's".
Such a great video 👍👍 I visited Seoul for two weeks I. January and loved every bit of it. As a foreigner I made sure I did research before we came over (mainly cultural, KPop and KDramas 💝💝😊😊) I learnt how to read Korean and hopefully will be more fluent when I get there again 😃😃 well done on this video 👍👍
I agree with you but one thing is here, I met people who thought that I’m stupid because I want to learn Korean to be able to enjoy Korean movies and dramas without subs. That was actually also the reason why I wanted to speak English. Not the only reason but one of the main. The rest is absolutely understandable but happens everywhere in the world, in every country. But I agree with you, its not cool.
Wow this is the first time ive seen this video. This channel at that. And i agree 100%%%%%%!!!! You are absolutely so so so right. And this doesnt just happen in Korea, but everywhere lol. I came across this video because i've been watching many Seoul videos and love them all! I can't wait to visit Korea and LEARN so much about the culture, food, music, sports, and just the people. I really hope i can make it happen. Thank u for this video and keep pushing forward. I'm Puerto Rican from NYC/Miami and Puerto Rico of course. Currently in Miami 🇵🇷🗽🌴
I think you speak a universal truth, though I think of a person goes somewhere and they don't know the language or the culture, could really be a block to enjoying the whole experience of actually going somewhere I hope you are less hard on yourself, cut yourself a break some times, you know 🌹
I've seen so many people who say they hate K-pop ONLY because other people say it too. It's a "trend" to dislike K-pop. It really is a turn off for me too. I'm afraid of saying I like Kpop because everyone else looks at me like I'm a freak.
I don't like any of those things either. You are right to speak out about them and you are NOT annoying. Everything you said is true in America with Americans, too. Rachael Kim - you are a gem...
I do agree, especially the point around ‘foreigners’ complaining about a place. They have to remember they are in a different country, people do things differently! Before people start travelling they really should have some cultural lessons.
i totally agree with everything you said, but i'd like to explain to you why foreigners feel the need to say "i dont like Kpop".... obviously its not something foreigners should say to south koreans because majority of you guys love Kpop which is understandable, but whenever foreigners are in south korea they are ALWAYS accused of being "koreaboos" (a non- south korean person whos obsessed with the korean culture but especially kpop and kdramas...)which can be very annoying. of course there are foreigners in south korea that are koreaboos but thats not everyone and it does get extremely uncomfortable when people say "are you a koreaboo?" "oh your a koreaboo" "did you come here only because your a koreaboo?" i mean you gotta agree that thats annoying as hell. and at the end of the day you dont want people to have that perseption of you. i mean foreigners come to south korea not because of kpop and Kdrama. they come for the culture, the people and just the country itself because theres alot to see here thats why foreigners feel the need to say that just so that they make it clear.😇
Glad you got this off of your chest Rachel😊 I think a lot of what you said happens around the world when it comes to foreigners visiting other countries. I think personally if someone is going to venture out and go to another country, they should try and fit in that way they get the full experience of the country they’re visiting. So, I agree with you. The rest you mentioned is basic respect and again I agree with you. Try new things, learn at least as much as you can with the other countries language and build awesome memories. Thanks for sharing your thoughts🙌🏼💯 You’re pretty spot on!
Instead of using the Foreigner Card if you mess up- own your mistake, apologize, thank the person who called you out and promise to do better. This goes for all countries, there's different rules and different cultures in every country, and if you're visiting, you should try to research those before you go, respect the differences, and meet expectations to the best of your abilities 💙
Most western men hate boy bands that are manufactured and don't play instruments or write their own music. We've had a lot of them in the west and we don't like them. Its not about acting cool, its just that we don't like boy bands, no matter what country they come from. Watching some adolescent males trying to look like sexy heart throbs is just something we don't enjoy. Its not a slight on Kpop, just boy bands. We are more than happy to watch a group of beautiful girls singing and doing a dance routine.
I feel like we should talk about people shaming others for liking kpop, or people who are so obsessed they will ask you everything about kpop if they ever hear that you learn korean, or people that will make the generalisation that foreigners like korea for kpop :'D Also random guys who will just hit on you too confidently because they think you have a fetish wanting to date an idol 😨 that's not with korean people too much but rather an issue back where I live It becomes a point that you are not interested in kpop when it's been so hammered into their head, at least as a teen I started to just make it clear to keep a certain type of people away that had pretty toxic behavior and influence
This women should read all the comments. Not only the positive ones. People have to right to say they don't like kpop and be honest. Seems like being honest is a turn off for you😂. Plus they don't say it to be interesting to you. Grow up. They want you to know that they are not obsessive like you. And may be your the annoying one. May be your the turn off 😂
Loved it all Rachel. You even convicted me on the one where i think I’m better than someone else if I don’t follow the mainstream. It’s such a selfish stance and really hampers your understanding of others perspectives. I thought I was okay just staying away from the issue but that only made my pride more deep set. I love that you are willing to bring up theses issues to us so we can think them through. I’ve never been to Korea but if I ever do visit I hope your suggestions help.
I agree soooo much. I say if you are going somewhere different like Mexico, Korea ect. Learn the language. It's rude to force someone to talk in your language in their country and people who travel just to do what they do in their own country It's just a big slap in the face. I agree with everything you said.
Rachel I am exactly the type of person to say “I don’t like thing people go crazy for but and I only like unique” but that also why I love Korea because many people are all hype about USA but not many to SK tho don’t hate me too much please 😅
You probably won't like me.🙄 When I'm in Portugal, I nag about what's better in Germany. When I'm in Germany, I nag about everything that's better in Portugal. It probably bothers me that I can't use the "better" version right now. Maybe at the time I am hypoglycemic, under time pressure or annoyed about something else. If we happen to meet in such a situation, don't get angry with me. It's enough if I'm angry. 😉
Hmmm I think many people in the USA say the same things. I just try not to let things bother me so much and try not to judge others. I know plenty of people that don’t like Kpop like I do, but whatever their loss. I think a foreigner in Korea has probably stepped out of their comfort zone just by being there to begin with. Baby steps. I lived in Japan a long time and it was not easy to begin with. All of my friends were Japanese because of the company I worked for. I longed for the taste of home so I usually made it myself. It’s very hard to live in a country where you don’t speak or read the language. I had to learn it or sit there nodding... so I did the best I could. It got better. It has made me more tolerant of foreigners who do not speak English and how harshly they are treated sometimes. Life is too short to let other people bother you. Just live and let live. Thanks for the video.
When I'm in Korea, I often use the 'foreigner card'. I drive like a maniac and was pulled over by police multiple times. But I pull out my CA driver's license (not even international) and start complaining in English, pretending I don't speak any Korean. They always run away as if I'm a leper. In the States, I never went to jury duty, always checking off the 'I don't understand English' excuse, even though I often read Shakespeare on the can. Go easy on the foreigners there, Rachel. You have a fellow countryman here who's an absolute a**hole in that regard.
Number 5: not learning the language. OH that point is SO good! That is a major complaint that I have in my country. I work in customer service and I get so frustrated having to deal with people who refuse to make an effort learning this country's native language.
I kind of understand them wanting to go to an international bar instead of korean cause korean bars you have to coming in with friends where as international bars you make friend
You are funny. I just watched a video about a former teacher in Korea and her top ten things she does not like. They were helpful because I would feel the same if I lived there. But I still want to visit. And I would eat Korean the entire time, see all the sights and learn as much Korean as I can, because I want to meet fun, cool people like myself. The journey is the lesson. Thanks Rachel.
Thank you so much miss @RachelKim. So many people who move to other countries, do these things, and show no courtesy to the country and its people, that offered them this opportunity.💜💜💜 Thank you for using your platform to shed some light on this topic. 💜💜✨
I agree soooo much !!! the foreigners complaining about Korea but still live here are mostly english teachers who cant find a job in their home country. instead of being grateful that the government allows provides them with this work opportunity (bc most of them don't even have qualifications to teach) they live in their tiny foreigner bubble, never learn Korean, hang out with only other foreigners in Itaewon, HBC or Hongdae and never experience the real Korea... so of course living in this echo chamber you start hating your life here. They act soooo righteous and are low key racists, without acknowledging that in reality they are privileged economic immigrants. I would say "just leave" but me and them both know they don't have the opportunities or privileges outside of Korea .. so they stay here
I disagree with you if someone doesn't like corn with pizza and drinking culture that his business and if they complain they complain with their foreigners friends," then go back to your country" is not necessary, and comfort zone ppl also is not your place to say that, some ppl are like that even in their country, besides foreigner card i don't see any wrong
Sometimes is not about the language , but mentality and culture clashes people grow up with in different countries. However I agree with you on a lots of things, when someone travels to another country and learning some basics of a language shows respect to that country. I hate with a passion when someone does not even greets someone in their language, but starts the conversation in English ( 99% of a time English speaking nations) without even saying a word in that language, expect ''their home country foods to be widely available and served the way they are use to it. Corn on pizza, pickles, polish sausage , thick crust - try some ''polish pizza'' and it tastes really good ( after all that is how fusion food comes to life). My personal combos - toasted wrap with Korean kimchi for spicy element instead of salsa, pulled pork and sharp cheese. People complaining about the country they live in - just get out if you are not happy, if you are a tourist - cut your trip short and get out if don't even try to learn anything about that country and the people.
Have you ever thought that using the word "foreigner" is rude and offensive. "I only hearing people who speak English in non-English speaking countries do I hear the term "foreigner" used casually. It is more of an artifact of imperfect translation I think". How about saying foreign nationals, non Koreans, newcomers to Korea. Empathize.
I came to the conclusion that it is a waste of my energy worrying about people who aren't interested in trying new things. I just go and try new things and make good memories. I think a lot of the things that you are describing come down to individual traits and personality. There are people in my country who act this way, both foreigners and people who are born here. I hope you get to experience good situations with foreigners in Korea. I promise we're not all like the people you are talking about.
I use to get anxiety from leaving my state. I couldn't imagine traveling to Korea, but with that said I have been thinking so much of experience Korean culture first hand.
I don't like kpop BUT doesn't mean I don't enjoy it!! I just hate the toxic fans, I don't like it when they think I m the same and it lowers my confidence :((
I'm a foreigner and I don't like foreigners who converts to the Korean culture in toxic ways nor do I like privileged foreigners who dismiss racism and sexism.
I agree that all of these things are wrong, and would definitely be too lazy to adjust to those things if I lived in another country at the same time though...
I know what you mean. Here in Germany live so many foreigners who can not speak German but have lived here for years🙄. I am half German, half Spanish and my parents and my grandparents all spoke German, which is part of the integration. I don't like it when people live here and can't speak the simplest words or phrases even though they have lived here for years!!! 🤦♀️
Tbf. A lot of German kids/students can’t even speak properly German themselves without the use of either English words or slang. They’re literally not able to speak polite in their mother tongue.
@@Definitely_Melnyx I have to agree, this is at least as bad. I get angry and ashamed every time I hear young people talking like that. I mean...i'm not old...but if my daughter would like to talk like this....ooohhh...no! She would get extra lessons until the language improved. 😅🙈
I've been a phd student in another EU country and I've done... a few of these, now I feel I'd been such a rude foreigner :( and it's not like I chose the country myself, my old supervisor offered me the position. but I didn't learn the language because it annoyed me. that combined with social anxiety then stopped me from going out to try restaurants, visit touristic places etc. speaking of people not liking kpop. it's not nice to start a conversation with "I hate xyz popular thing sooo much", just for the sake of being different. but if someone else brings up the topic, I think it's valid to say "can't really have a convo about that, I'm just not into it so I don't know much".
As a foreigner who lives in Busan atm, I kinda understand foreigners who don't really like to go to places where only locals are, especially if they are shy or self-concious because if you go there people STARE. A lot. Me and my friend (who is also white) like to go to these places because we want to experience the authentic culture of Korea, but not gonna lie, the stares are not comfortable, even though the people who stare probably don't do it to be mean or anything, but still...Just my point of view :)
I feel you on this Lucie! Where I live I am only the 2nd foreigner and 1st black person in my area. They stare so hard, but I turned it into a way to make them laugh or to let them know yes I am interesting as I look by smiling really big at them if they are kids make a silly face or wave. They usually stop or they come over and practice as much English as they can. Now the staring doesn't bother me as much. It's a good comfort technique i guess
You will probably hate india lol.
@@Abhishek-sr2pu Who? India is fun!
@@AshalaySays Not to sound weird or anything (just women showing love for other women but I'm sincere😁)
I think you seem like you have an amazing personality! I really like how you respond to the stares!
@@yunhosmile hahaha thanks! I don't take this compliment as weird! Love seeing women build eachother up! I am sure you are just as lovely!
The thing about "i dont like kpop"... I can kinda understand why some foreigners in korea feel like they need to say that (not that its ok tho). People automatically tend to assume they are "koreaboos" and kpop stans when they mention their interest in korean culture. It can maybe be a way of them to say "hey, i like your culture for more than just kpop".
Exactly!!! I hate when people assume that you only like korea because the kpop. Korea is way more than kpop. I don’t live in Korea, I live in USA and my boyfriend is korean. Do you know how many times I heard “oh you must like kpop that’s why you dating him”. No bro I love my boyfriend as a person, I’m not with him because where he has born. I don’t particularly like kpop and I’m not a koreaboos lol 😂 honestly it’s pretty annoying to hear that all the time. So I get your point!!
Exactly, cause I don’t like Kpop and “armies” or whatever they are called kinda scare me lol, and they are almost obsessed and constantly only are talking about the “idols” but I do like Korean people. Make sense?
@Shah Bhuiyan Maybe that comment was written in the wrong place as the people writing in this post aren't koreaboos lol
Lol this is pretty accurate, especially now that kpop is bigger than ever. I think Korea in general, their language and culture are all very interesting. I’m not in it just cause of kpop. I’ve been listening to the music for 10 years and I’m still hesitant about telling people that I enjoy the music because they automatically think I’m a “koreaboo” and it can become quite annoying being associated with them
@@cerezakinomoto6243 that’s so annoying I hope you and your bf have a happy life
I live in Hongdae since over a year now and I can tell you a foreigner opinion about K-Pop.
Here are many korean guys looking for easy foreigners to hook up with. And the first thing they always ask is "you like K-Pop?". Sooo as a foreign girl you start hating this question, since a yes means to them "I love korean guys and please take me home". It develops kind of bad connotations, so this statement "I don't like K-Pop" is not because of the music, but actually to keep certain bad people away from us... :(
Just tell them to f*uck off🤣
I think most of this, if not all, can apply to foreigners EVERYWHERE so don’t worry about offending people! ❤️
Totally agree, I see this in Australia as well and I've noticed it in a lot of countries I've travelled to around the world.
Yes, you are right.
I'm not sure I agree with the "if you don't like this one thing , you should leave" but constant complaints is annoying, especially when it's not something serious and not backed up.
I think she meant that they have nothing good to say about Korea and only complain maybe? She could’ve worded it differently, but I understand what you mean
yeah she lowkey sounds like those trump supporters who are always like “iF yOu dOnT liKe aMeRicA sO mUcH thEn lEaVe.” cause i mean some people might not really have much of a choice if they can leave korea or not depending on their situation.
Yeah definitely came off right wingy, but I think she meant to talk about people who only complain and have noting good to say at all, but telling people to leave if they don't like it is kinda weird it comes off as hateful and shows a lack of compassion.
I’m Korean but I don’t listen to Kpop a lot😅 It’s annoying that people always ask me “YOU DON’T LIKE KPOP?! BUT YOU’RE KOREAN!” Lol
I m sorry u heard that
I like Kpop.....lol
That’s something I would say....😛🙄😎....Because I ✨💕LOVE KPOP💕✨ makes me so happy 😃!!!
I'm Latina but I don't listen to latino music a lot so I understand. It's not that I won't listen to it, its just that right now I'm into other kind of music. (I'm very into kpop at the moment 🤣🤣)
Lol, same. I am much more of a rock fan.
I love your content Rachel, but I am a foreigner in Korea and wanted to offer my point of view. I have some Korean friends, but I can speak for foreigners who only have foreigner friends. Yes it's true that many foreigners only hang out with foreigners because it's comfortable, but there are also some who genuinely want and try to make Korean friends, me being one of them. It's difficult making Korean friends. Many aren't open to foreigners and worry too much about the language barrier. Also, many foreigners (me too) get tired of Koreans mainly being interested in wanting to hang out to improve their English, instead of genuinely being interested in getting to know them. There's been countless times I meet a Korean, and one of the first things they say is "teach me English" or "lets do a language exchange" and thats honestly a red flag for me and makes me and others hesitant to be friends because no one wants to feel used. It's easy to make short term friends, but many don't become long term in my experience and people I know. Many Koreans always say they are busy, and they just randomly disappear and you never hear from them anymore. I personally ( very recently like 3 weeks ago) exchanged kakao talk with three guys at the gym hoping to become friends with them, and they ghost you or say "they are busy" when one of them actually hung out with me. It seems like in this culture, people are too afraid to be honest when it comes to rejection, and just go along with it, and when you text them its obvious they aren't interested in hanging out. I acknowledge it's difficult being friends with Koreans, but I make the decision to live here, so I won't give up. In my experience, I have set up appointments with Koreans and MULTIPLE times within a span of two years, the appointment will be made, and at the last minute they cancel, coming up with a reason, but never getting back to you or making an effort to reschedule. Many people get tired of this behavior and feel it's too much work. I can empathize with many foreigners, but I always make an effort and try to meet Koreans, even though it's hard. I have three solid friends right now, and it would be nice to have more. Although many foreigners can do a better job of making an effort to befriend Koreans, I feel many Koreans don't make it easier for us by not being open to foreigners. I met a guy recently who said Koreans make him feel lonely here sometimes. Yes we're foreigners and you are right that many don't make an effort, but for some of these people, they know it's hard and they give up. I literally a few months ago was in a Facebook group and i posted saying I want more Korean friends and one messaged me. We've hung out many times and on Christmas I am going to his house to spend with his family, and I am so excited to spend it with a Korean family and experience more the culture in a deeper way that most don't get. That wouldn't have happened if I just gave up, so I hope to be an inspiration to those who want to give up. I have told some of my foreigner friends that trying to make Korean friends is like fishing. It takes effort and patience, but you'll eventually find people who are interested in making friends. We just have to try to understand them. We need to learn it's a shy culture, so we have to make the effort, and it will eventually pay off. So you are right, but I just wanted to show my two sense and offer you a perspective as to why many don't make the effort, even though they should. I am not bashing your country at all and to be honest I'd rather be here than back home in America right now with how divisive it is, but just simply offering a perspective to your dislike of foreigners only having foreigner friends. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
I'm sorry to say this, but i think , the responsabillity is more on our part us foreigners. Most of the time, we come from a very open and multicultural world. Korea opened it self to the world not a long time ago. Of course they are aware of a lot of things about us. But not all of them and not that much. Those things takes times. Decades Maybe. We have to learn korean and stop saying they re suppose to know some english. It is more difficult for them to be open to us. Think about it. We are not in their shoes but we know how it work with their past their culture etc. Of course they cannot get away with everything but at least we can blame a lot of their desapointing behavior on their culture and history. People are not just rude. And i know bad people do exist in korea. but still ...
Don t be so harsh, it’s super hard to be a foreigner
the “foreigner card” is the equivalent to people using their zodiac as an excuse for doing something bad
Completely agree.
That’s so true. I’m really into zodiac signs, but it annoys me when others use that excuse. It makes me not like stuff about astrology.
Or things like "broken home" "single parent" "only child" etc.
I usually don't tell people I don't like Kpop, but if they ask me, I'll just answer honestly. I respect everyone's right to be interested in it, it's just not my style. To each their own. You like their music, dance and everything? Good!
To me, just as people who are proud to not like Kpop are annoying to you, people who are *obsessed* and talk about nothing but Kpop are annoying.
Fully agreed
I agree.
I agreed with you till you got to the immersion and language thing and I'll tell you why. As for immersion and language, some people are introverted and don't have that much knowledge of the area, or maybe they are just not into it. They are maybe there because they were transferred to South Korea because of their job requirements. They are there for just a specific period, and then they are going to leave to another spot in the world. So, getting immersed and learning the language, (except for the basics, and out of respect, because on this point I do agree with you), should really be a subjective thing tailored to each person's conditions, and it shouldn't annoy others IMHO.
@@Wingzero90939 I'm really glad that you see the point of this so clearly, because I think that she was a bit harsh in this video. If you refer to her "embarrassing mistakes she did in the USA", you'll find that she did a lot of things that are not socially correct in the US, yet people nicely corrected her without being annoyed knowing that she's a foreigner. In her video, she says that she fell into these mistakes because she didn't know better, yet she doesn't forgive foreigners when they use the same excuse in South Korea. So, I guess that it's just unfair to receive such lovely treatment when abroad even though she was doing some mistakes, yet rain hell on foreigners because of some mistakes they do when they visit South Korea.
@@Wingzero90939 Exactly!
Yet, I'd say let's just treat each other as human beings without seeing race under any circumstances. So, being accepting is good at all conditions. But, I do Agree, that if someone is going to make a big change about how they live their life, then it should be after gaining citizenship not before (of course, unless they like to).
100% agree. It depends on people's goals. If someone isn't planning to stay there forever and they have other aspirations that don't include learning the language, then I see nothing wrong with them only learning the basics (although knowing how to ask "how much is this?" is definitely basics imo). I don't think it makes them lazy or unattractive. It just isn't a goal for them. Now if they had no other goals at all in life, that might make them boring, I suppose... but I think becoming fluent in the language really depends on why they're there and what they're there for, and whether or not they're troubling people (they should be able to get by and not inconvenience folks).
@@no_i_dont_want_no_slugs Agreed. And this is why I hated the rigidity that she spoke with in the first place. I'm really glad that people are seeing the point of this and are being rational.
Your “foreigner card” one reminds me of an exact opposite that I experienced while stationed in Korea. We had KATUSAs, Korean soldiers who spoke English and were assigned to to US Army units. At times when they didn’t like what they were told they would play the “moola (I don’t understand) card even though you know they know what you’re talking about.
That's hilarious. Damn lower enlisted ducking their assignments
Although I agree with most of your points (especially about the importance of learning the language) the part where you said “you should leave” is very rude. yes I totally agree that complaining and being negative 24/7 is really annoying and offensive towards the locals but telling someone to basically “leave” like it’s something easy to do is just as rude. many people like employees or students have no options but to live in a different country and they can find the culture of that country very different. of course they should find the way that is both suitable to them and respectful to the citizens to live their life but telling someone to “leave” sounds ignorant. this is just my opinion no hate or anything :)
Hmmmm I don’t think it’s just foreigners that say “I don’t like kpop” too just cuz they wanna be seen as “different”. I’m sure a lot of Koreans say the same too.
Most Koreans tell me they don't like Kpop pretty early on. I live in Korea and I think they say it for the same reasons foreigners.
As a foreigner here I agree 100% with you Rachel, but....I will say on the talk of making Korean friends....its EXTREMELY difficult. Being here for 10 months and I made 1 new Korean friend from another Korean friend I already have. Many Koreans avoid us or don't want to socialize because they feel their English is not good enough. That definitely needs to be taken into account. I speak decent korean but many will never know
@마하드 yep because they just assume we don't
@마하드 I disagree, it shows respect in my opinion. We are taking a moment to learn their language to connect and not forcing them to speak a language that they are not super comfortable with in their country. Looking at it that way is very negative. If they were in the US and spoke to us in English, it's the same thing respect. We are breaking the barrier a bit at a time and yes its unfamiliar but no, I have to disagree with you there
You make valid points, but I don't think it's very fair to criticize foreigners that make complaints about Korea, every country has its problems and it doesn't mean they don't want to live there. People criticize their own country all the time but the notion that if a foreigner makes a complaint then they are disrespectful and should go home is hypocritical. I guess it similar to 'it's okay if you insult your siblings but if someone else insults them, then it's not okay'.
Being a foreigner myself, I have actually seen the above traits in other foreigners.
R u an Indian?? I just guessed that by reading ur name. BTW, I'm an Indian. ❤🙃🙂❤
Oh god I got flashbacks to an old man yelling at me in Korean on the subway and me legitimately pulling that face as I didn't understand what he was saying 😳
Why was he yelling at you lmao
I think I'm too shy to say hello in an other language because I'm afraid I will say it wrong..
That’s me! I want to do it right so trying it the first time had me second guessing myself. I did it the first time about 2 months ago when I was finally able to go to my local Korean store and now I’m more confident to say hello and thank you to the cashier when I enter and leave.
The problem I’m having right now😭
I just wanna point out, koreans here where I live use the cause i'm korean card all the time. And we are the foreigners... but we live here... it's absurd. But I get you.
Okay, there is a lot that is hypocritical in this. For starters, you talk about being a positive person but this entire video is negative. There is a lot, but the thing that pissed me off the most is 2 and 4.
2) The "I don't like K-Pop" people.
I feel that your experiences have been extremely taken out of context. For starters, the only reason people say that they hate the cool stuff is to seem different and unique. But foreigners already *are* different and unique. Hello, they are from a different country with different characters both genetically and culturally. What would *they* have to gain from bashing K-Pop other than being discriminated against by Korean natives? I do not usually talk about this, but now that you bring it up, I do not like K-Pop. I do not like pop, in general. I am a rock fan. Being that rock originated in America, does that mean that all naturalized and natural born citizens of the U.S.A. must like rock? No. And just to be clear, I do not hate K-Pop nor do I hate people who like it. I would never just walk around telling people how I do not like K-Pop and how I think that their music sucks but if they ask what K-Pop bands I like (sometimes out of pure habit, other times after finding out that I was adopted from South Korea) I will say that I do not really like K-Pop that much and they will be shocked. But just because I am genetically from Korea or some foreigners are living in Korea does not mean that we are obligated to like K-Pop. Also, as you said, maybe you do not need to know that about us but did we ever ask you about the things that you hate about foreigners? And if a certain animosity towards Korean culture is what you fear, South Korea has so much more to offer than catchy tunes and Hallyuwood.
4) People who stay in their own comfort zone.
This is the most hypocritical piece of work I have ever witnessed as it is the reason I am writing this comment. You say that it is wrong to hate what others like and put them down, but some people *like* to stay in their comfort zone and are just home bodies. I am one of them. I am an introvert, I hate crowds, I do not enjoy parties, dating or doing things that would be deemed acceptable to you. I only go to school and work. I *like* only going to school and work. When I am not going to school and work, I enjoy reading, playing video games, listening to music, (obviously, debating people via the internet), and I *like* all of these things. These things are not boring *to me.* If you think that valuing your education over your social life is boring and lazy, then so be it; you don't have to like what I like. But know this, as far as you insulting people like me then, oh well. I'm sure there are plenty of people who do not like people like you. In fact, tons of people stereotype South Koreans (and many Asian girls, in general) as being materialistic and high maintenance and I guess you are just another number for them. And due to the melanin in my skin, I am one of those facing the consequences of the stereotypes you helped create for us. So thank you for that.
Thank you for this this answer! I feel like she don’t understands that immigration is not an one-way street , and that as foreigner girl it really also can be hard to befriend with korean girl, they can be really harsh and also it seems like a girl code or sometimes genuinely girls friendship don’t exist, also get attack by korean girls , so you really get affraid to interact especially this video didn’t help… but i will try to not give up on them since they also get treated very harsh by the society and also their are kind girls🤍
The first one you mentioned reminds me of certain kpop idols that do sus/offensive things to other cultures and then try to play it off as if they didn’t know, even though they’re well aware of it and their behaviors.
Some People - Complains about Korea after visiting
Me - Crying because I want to visit Korea but is too broke 🥺🥺
Ikr lol 😅😓
I know that feeling 🥲🥲😞😔😭😭😭
Me too!!!
There is a difference between hearing about it and actually experiencing it.
@@Naruto-bp6hm Yeah. But all these boos who are obsessed with a country don't mind abt such things
I'm a fan of your channel, but I find this video a bit contradictory: in No.2 you say you don't like people who despise what others like (people who say they don't like k-pop in front of k-pop lovers). However, in No.4 you say you don't like people who stay in their comfort zone... Aren't you despising what others like here?
I understand that you are a very active and curious person, but some people like to live peaceful lifes in their 'comfort zone', and you are just saying that they are boring and that they shouldn't live like that...
Anyway, I love your videos and I'll be waiting the next one! Oh, and I don't know how you got your hair SO pink, it's amazing ❤️ (most of the dyed hairs I have seen are not as intense in color).
This was just my interpretation:
#2 - It’s ok to not like kpop but don’t not like it because you think it’s cool to hate on popular things. And subsequently constantly hating on it just brings others down for their excitement for it.
#4 - Living in a country that has a lot of culture to offer. Try the local life and not what you’ve known. Similarly like going on a trip to like Mexico and expecting to only eat American food without wanting to try the local food.
And the people who wanna go to Korea cuz of kpop and simp over random dudes
*take a wake up call* not everyone in South Korea is as attractive as Jackson Wang I mean yeah they are pretty Koreans but not everyone is like that. And secondly *take some constructive criticism* not every thing in South Korea is sunshine like any country it has its pros and cons it’s not heaven btw.
Don’t take offense this is my opinion with koreaboos and just kpop fans in general I’m also a fan and I’ve understood these and pointed them out in certain fandoms (I’m not gonna mention them but just know they are the larger 4 I think). It’s not to hurt anyone if you don’t like what I said just keep scrolling
Ps. Have a great day 💛
The third point 🥴🥴😒 if I live in that country or if I know that country for some reason, am I not allowed to say that I don’t like some things? I mean, I think every complain is followed by a positive thing about that culture. I kinda get your point but I also think that sometimes foreigners have a different and completely valid point of view that non foreigners should listen to. I know that it’s painful to see flaws in you culture but saying “if you don’t like here, then leave” it’s not going to solve the situation.
I know you’re a beautiful person and I wish you a really happy day 💜 kisses
OMG i can relate to the "i don't like k-pop" thing SO MUCH. I'm SOO into k-pop but i also live being afraid of telling others 😭😭 because they would make fun of me?? Like bro, i have my own interests, why do u have to criticize me for something i love...? And yes, also in my country k-pop's stereotype is a childish, teen-ish genre and those who listen to it are defined as "cringy" ㅠㅠㅠ
I wish this could stop! I shouldn't feel "ashamed" of telling ppl i love k-pop because among all the other genres, it's an awesome one!! 😔😔
SAAMEE. I'm not ashamed of liking K-pop, it's just that I'll be judged really hard if I say it
@@vivienbarabasi9863 that sucks.
I can relate, I listened to K-pop since 2012 also anime around 2010. I was just a child, I still am. But I didn't say anything, because I was scared. When I was younger I got made fun of for watching anime. So I pretended to like other things, I told my family and friends in 2019, but I still got fun of from others like in class/school. K-pop/anime was my childhood and I don't care what others think. I am/was into it and it's not a phrase, not as my sister she liked anime then she stopped, that was the reason I like this type of things. And I don't like the stereotype of K-pop or anime it's just not right.
Ppl calling me koreaboo or Weeaboo I don't even talk or do as them, I just like the culture or countries it's exiting/satisfying to learn a language.
Absolutely understand where you're coming from. I get the stereotype that is used in the US and being over 35 I feel the pressure of the stereotype even more so because I feel like I'm somehow enjoying something that is okay for late gen Y and gen Z but somehow I know if I said it's one of my favorite genres to anyone outside of the K pop community on you tube I would probably be ostracized for it or at the least told to grow up if they think they're being kind. Good music and culture shouldn't have an age limit or geographical line on it.
I understand that people looked at me like your crazy but I always think positivity and still K-pop to this day!! Cause I am me and you are you haters can hate but I think about what I like is !y business and not yours! To everyone please think this push haters out and be you!!!!
storytime with the foreigner card: i had a friend who is really fluent in korean and while in korea they would only use the foreigner card of not knowing korean when they could hear someone speaking bad about them then at the proper moment speak korean to let them know like "hey i heard all the bad stuff you were saying about me" and not going to lie, thinking that's a genius way to use it to your advantage so you know when someone is speaking bad about you then surprising them when they discover you heard every bad thing they said about you.
as for the if you don't like this thing here, then leave. which i get to an extent.....being american in america and the amount of people telling me "well if you don't like it here, then leave" which...IM TRYING THERES THIS THING CALLED MONEY AND VISAS, if it was that simple trust me, I would have left right after high school....ANYWAYS, if its like drinking culture or like corn on/in pizza, then no, but if its certain things you dislike that make you uncomfortable and unsafe on the daily that's impacting you mentally, emotionally, and physically then yeah....maybe look into relocating? if any of that makes sense. i think it's one thing to understand the those complaining about things in korea (or anywhere) but haven't left there's a reason why they're still there after so many years, given they feel safer there than their home country or maybe another personal reason, just another perspective on it...it's a lot to unpack.
Actually this was something my friend and me used to do whenever we met new Korean people. We would tell them we didn't know any Korean to see if they would talk sh** about us in Korean amongst themselves thinking we wouldn't understand them. And sadly it did happen quite a bit (they would make mean jokes about my friend who was an African-American male). So we knew not to hang out with those people again. But that was 8-9 years ago, so foreigners were still something very new to Koreans back then. They are more used to it now I think.
@@eva0208 sadly, same thing still happens
As an Australian who has been working in Korea for over 2 years I have to agree you. It is important to immerse yourself and enjoy the new culture you are living in. My friends are all locals... I actually do not have a single international friend. And what on earth is the point of living in another country and yet dining virtually entirely on international food/franchises? You will never experience more authentic Korean food than in Korea and the Korean cuisine is incredible.
so you don't have any western friends?
Sudip Banerjee I have plenty of friends from London and across Australia. But in Korea my friends are all locals. There are not that many Westerners in my profession within Korea.
@@sunshinesmile94 Thanks for explaining.
That negative talk by visiting foreigners is a common manipulation technique sometimes called “negging”.
I worked quite a few years at a global company with offices all over the world. And of course Asia (mostly Korea and Japan but also Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China). I met coworkers based in each of those countries who frequently had that negative spiel about where they were stationed.
They used their negative little spiel to show how well they knew the country they were in. And, amazingly, there were always natives who would join in and reinforce that message. At the same time, you could see it made other natives uncomfortable. On the other hand, it somehow worked for those guys as a line to pick up girls. It was weird.
I notice it's also a way to get attention, as in "look at me, I'm living in another country, my life is hard". Those type of people would complain no matter where they go, even in their home country.
yeah we have a lot of expats in my country who complain about how shitty it is here, but also don’t want to leave. Make it make sense, it’s just extremely rude
*"Don't put things down that other people love just to make yourself look interesting"* racheal 2020
OUCH, ha ha ha, this is something that happens pretty much everywhere, foreigners need to respect the culture of where they are visiting or living! Make it a a great journey in your life, just like Rachel said! You only lives once.
Eesh. I'm not sure this video is it. This comes across less like a 'some foreigners do this and it bothers me' to a 'What I hate about foreigners' video with hot takes such as if you don't like it, go back to your own country. I agree that people should immerse themsleves in the culture but I feel like the implication is that because someone has chosen to live outwith their own country that they aren't entitled to ever be negative about anything.
I don't know if I'm even explaining myself properly I just found the tone of the video a little uncomfortable and I have been subscribed for a quite a while now and I am a fan of Rachel and her content, just wanted to air my views also.
U know, I felt the same way too, I got a little heated through the video like she was cussing us down for not liking certain things, or because u don't explore enough or yr not this very outgoing person , yr a boring person, I don't like when people say that because I'm that simple person who is not super passionate and outgoing don't judge people who are like this.
I agree.
Yep, it was an annoying video.
THIS IS SO TRUE!!! Especially number 5 about foreigners who don’t even try to learn Korean...that bothered me so much when I lived in Korea because I would have to step in and translate sometimes and I just felt it was disrespectful to whichever person they were talking to?? I think if you decide to live in Korea you shouldnt force Koreans to try and speak your native language when you’ve decided to live in THEIR country...just learn some basic Korean!!! Please!!!
I will share something my grandfather told me over 40 years ago, ‘don’t be so thin skinned”. In today’s world it means don’t be triggered. What you are describing is what we call is “human nature’. I met many people in my life and most them think they are positive and an out-going person, and if you do not think or live your lives like they do, then you are the problem. Sadly, it is not true. Most people have problems and or issues and some people have big problems. It is called life. Life is about recognizing the stressors that bother us and dealing with them. If you truly understand “human nature’, then you should know that half of world’s population are complainers, to include husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, and brothers and sisters.
Rachel: "I'm all about the positive."
Also Rachel: Makes an entire video on things she doesn't like. 😂
I do agree on several of the things you mention, though.
She also said I understand being negative sometimes and this was one of those times for her.
If I was a foreigner in Korea (or any other country) and I legitimately didn’t know something, I would ask someone to tell me how to do it properly. You’re right about the laziness, though I would consider it selfishness.
Also, as much as I would love to visit Korea one day, I might have to skip the local food if I do go. Not because I’m picky or ethnocentric, but because on top of my nut allergies, life also gave me a bizarre sesame allergy. I almost went into anaphylactic shock after eating a burger with too many sesame seeds on it. It all looks really good, but it just might not be safe for me. 🥺
I love K-Pop. And I actually try to keep it somewhat on the down low bc I’m tired of people making fun of me bc of it.
Same
I have been to Korea many times and I wish I was a foreigner living there, I would cherish the opportunity to learn more about the culture, the language and experience everything about the country.
Those guys you mentioned on your video are wasting such a great opportunity they don't even realize they have.
I Will come to Korea in 2022 and I’m really excited ❤️
The first thing is actually people at my work. They pretend they don't know how to do something but they have been there for 5 years already.
Wait like they know how to do it but they're gonna told you to do it because they doesn't know how to do it because ur a foreigner and is it about the "foreigner card"?
@@sooyaa5855 Nope not foreigner. They just say they don't know how because they don't want to do it themselves. Just pure lazyness.
It's good to be alive, even on a bad day. Merry Christmas 🎄
Certain people are just fake or dishonest, they’ll be that way no matter where they go.
I try to be genuine as much as I can because at least I’m being honest with myself and who I want to be. When I can finally visit Korea, I just hope I can be respectful and do the best as I can as a visitor, and maybe make friends along the way. Same reason why I’ll say “hello” and “thank you” at my small, local Korean store: I want to be respectful and appreciative to them.
1st step to get out of my comfort zone: Working on learning basic korean/hangeul. Then listening all the Rachel Kim video's for cultural purpose (You have to treat yourself after hard work)!
2nd Step: Crashing/living in Korea for a couple of months with the basic knowledge learned with the 1st step. Crashing is a plausible outcome (:
3rd Step: Going to local restaurant and asking for unidentified "things" to eat, hoping a delicious outcome :)
4th step: Getting lost in Seoul and enjoying the fact :)
5th step: Crash landing on you in Seoul, because I'm lost and it's a small world! (Cheezeeone, but it's the 1st kdrama I have ever watched)
6th step: That's enough... I'll go get some sleep for a whole month! haha
This video is literally what most Americans have issues with foreigners in the U.S. Most of us really don't care because we have our own lives. I agree completely about fully experiencing the new country. I believe it's the only way to truly experience where you are. I don't particularly care for k-pop, but I like women and they like k-pop; so I like k-pop. Plus who doesn't like dancing?
Agree with all of your points, Rachel. I'm actual considering moving to Korea from the USA for a few years. I asked to get stationed there when I was in the Army, but got Arizona. Could you do a video on helpful hints for foreigners wanting to move to Korea? Please and thank you!
I can understand your points and your right. It's not hard to show effort and do something if you are interested in it and I get it not all people are the same and like the same things, but just because you don't like it, you don't really need to be negative towards it, but I love for example at food. Person newer eaten something or tasted it but says that it doesn't taste good and they won't eat it...how do you know its not gonna taste good if you don't try it haha.
i think not liking kpop is like someone saying they don't like jazz or hip hop.. its allowed.. people have different preferences ..that shouldn't be a 'turn off'.
Every Korean I met have been nice and great. Like really really good people. As a brown dude, no one has been racist to me. I really don't know why people say Koreans are racist. And I agree with every point you said. I learned basic Korean to talk with my Korean friends. They helped me a lot when they understood I genuinely wanted to be friends with them.
Learning as many languages as you can, and always getting out of the comfort zone gives you a whole different perspective on life and people.
as a foreigner currently in Korea, #3 is the Worst (and usually those are the people who hate Kpop/Kdramas/other popular Korean things for no reason other than they're popular.) I always notice this with people who can't accept that they're a foreigner, or people who haven't had to deal with an uncomfortable environment until now. usually they come from countries where they're the majority, and they can't handle the feeling of being in the minority. they always have this vibe of disdain/resentment towards Korean culture for making them different. some people take a while to adjust and grow out of it, but I've noticed some people stick only with other foreigners and don't even try to adapt. then they end up the people you described, complaining endlessly but never leaving because they have their comfortable group of other foreigners who feel the same. it's unfortunate.
All of them I get except the “I don’t like kpop” just because I’m pretty sure there are lots of Koreans that don’t personally like kpop either and that’s their opinion so why can’t a foreigner not like it? Not everyone has to like it and that shouldn’t make them mean it’s just different music taste.
Btw I’m I personally LOVE kpop but that one just didn’t make sense to me.
*Flashback to the delivery man recognizing me for ordering pizza twice in two weeks* but I swear I ordered mostly korean food! 😂
1.- Foreigner card, good, I agree.
2.- K-POP, yeap, lame people, there's more to Korean culture.
3.- Critics with no real constructivist background. I agree, there's a way to criticize and make Korea a better place, saying you're still here... well, congratulations Rachel, that's Xenophobia.
4.- Comfort zone is the best way to avoid uncomfortable shocks with the things around you and if you want to change, well, you'll have a shock, few can manage that.
5.- There' a "Lingüa Franca" called "English", basically it's our only way to contact foreigner, like we're doing right now. BUT if you have a "special interest", you will learn not just the language but will became "one more" with the rest and maybe you will call them "bro's".
Such a great video 👍👍 I visited Seoul for two weeks I. January and loved every bit of it. As a foreigner I made sure I did research before we came over (mainly cultural, KPop and KDramas 💝💝😊😊) I learnt how to read Korean and hopefully will be more fluent when I get there again 😃😃 well done on this video 👍👍
I agree with you but one thing is here, I met people who thought that I’m stupid because I want to learn Korean to be able to enjoy Korean movies and dramas without subs. That was actually also the reason why I wanted to speak English. Not the only reason but one of the main. The rest is absolutely understandable but happens everywhere in the world, in every country. But I agree with you, its not cool.
'YOU'RE NOT JON SNOW!' - Killed me hahahahah
Wow this is the first time ive seen this video. This channel at that. And i agree 100%%%%%%!!!! You are absolutely so so so right. And this doesnt just happen in Korea, but everywhere lol. I came across this video because i've been watching many Seoul videos and love them all! I can't wait to visit Korea and LEARN so much about the culture, food, music, sports, and just the people. I really hope i can make it happen. Thank u for this video and keep pushing forward. I'm Puerto Rican from NYC/Miami and Puerto Rico of course. Currently in Miami 🇵🇷🗽🌴
I think you speak a universal truth, though I think of a person goes somewhere and they don't know the language or the culture, could really be a block to enjoying the whole experience of actually going somewhere
I hope you are less hard on yourself, cut yourself a break some times, you know 🌹
I've seen so many people who say they hate K-pop ONLY because other people say it too. It's a "trend" to dislike K-pop. It really is a turn off for me too. I'm afraid of saying I like Kpop because everyone else looks at me like I'm a freak.
I don't like any of those things either. You are right to speak out about them and you are NOT annoying.
Everything you said is true in America with Americans, too.
Rachael Kim - you are a gem...
I do agree, especially the point around ‘foreigners’ complaining about a place. They have to remember they are in a different country, people do things differently! Before people start travelling they really should have some cultural lessons.
As a foreigner in Korea, we get annoyed by some Koreans too.
@Jian Kim no thanks i got work here. ^^
i totally agree with everything you said, but i'd like to explain to you why foreigners feel the need to say "i dont like Kpop"....
obviously its not something foreigners should say to south koreans because majority of you guys love Kpop which is understandable, but whenever foreigners are in south korea they are ALWAYS accused of being "koreaboos" (a non- south korean person whos obsessed with the korean culture but especially kpop and kdramas...)which can be very annoying. of course there are foreigners in south korea that are koreaboos but thats not everyone and it does get extremely uncomfortable when people say "are you a koreaboo?" "oh your a koreaboo" "did you come here only because your a koreaboo?" i mean you gotta agree that thats annoying as hell. and at the end of the day you dont want people to have that perseption of you. i mean foreigners come to south korea not because of kpop and Kdrama. they come for the culture, the people and just the country itself because theres alot to see here thats why foreigners feel the need to say that just so that they make it clear.😇
Glad you got this off of your chest Rachel😊 I think a lot of what you said happens around the world when it comes to foreigners visiting other countries.
I think personally if someone is going to venture out and go to another country, they should try and fit in that way they get the full experience of the country they’re visiting. So, I agree with you. The rest you mentioned is basic respect and again I agree with you. Try new things, learn at least as much as you can with the other countries language and build awesome memories. Thanks for sharing your thoughts🙌🏼💯 You’re pretty spot on!
This channel is the best accident that ever happened to me . You are looking pretty in your pink hairs.
Instead of using the Foreigner Card if you mess up- own your mistake, apologize, thank the person who called you out and promise to do better. This goes for all countries, there's different rules and different cultures in every country, and if you're visiting, you should try to research those before you go, respect the differences, and meet expectations to the best of your abilities 💙
If Rachel said this in the US, she'd be cancelled and labeled as a Xenophobe.
Im Mexican and Im moving to Korea in 2021 (📍익산시). Would you be my friend, Rach? 🥺
;0 i will be moving there in a couple of months
@@sunshainrblx1732 lets keep in touch!!
Girl me too! Let's be friends for when we're there!
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@@user-my2jd5yx2l Sí! Te agregué :)
Most western men hate boy bands that are manufactured and don't play instruments or write their own music. We've had a lot of them in the west and we don't like them. Its not about acting cool, its just that we don't like boy bands, no matter what country they come from. Watching some adolescent males trying to look like sexy heart throbs is just something we don't enjoy. Its not a slight on Kpop, just boy bands. We are more than happy to watch a group of beautiful girls singing and doing a dance routine.
I feel like we should talk about people shaming others for liking kpop, or people who are so obsessed they will ask you everything about kpop if they ever hear that you learn korean, or people that will make the generalisation that foreigners like korea for kpop :'D
Also random guys who will just hit on you too confidently because they think you have a fetish wanting to date an idol 😨 that's not with korean people too much but rather an issue back where I live
It becomes a point that you are not interested in kpop when it's been so hammered into their head, at least as a teen I started to just make it clear to keep a certain type of people away that had pretty toxic behavior and influence
This women should read all the comments. Not only the positive ones. People have to right to say they don't like kpop and be honest. Seems like being honest is a turn off for you😂. Plus they don't say it to be interesting to you. Grow up. They want you to know that they are not obsessive like you. And may be your the annoying one. May be your the turn off 😂
Loved it all Rachel. You even convicted me on the one where i think I’m better than someone else if I don’t follow the mainstream. It’s such a selfish stance and really hampers your understanding of others perspectives. I thought I was okay just staying away from the issue but that only made my pride more deep set. I love that you are willing to bring up theses issues to us so we can think them through. I’ve never been to Korea but if I ever do visit I hope your suggestions help.
I agree soooo much. I say if you are going somewhere different like Mexico, Korea ect. Learn the language. It's rude to force someone to talk in your language in their country and people who travel just to do what they do in their own country It's just a big slap in the face. I agree with everything you said.
Rachel I am exactly the type of person to say “I don’t like thing people go crazy for but and I only like unique” but that also why I love Korea because many people are all hype about USA but not many to SK tho don’t hate me too much please 😅
"You're not Jon Snow." 🤣😂
And who doesn't love Kpop?!!!! 🙄I'm all about it and K-dramas ❤️😍
Kdramas are the best. Even the ones I don't like are still better than most American television.
You probably won't like me.🙄
When I'm in Portugal, I nag about what's better in Germany. When I'm in Germany, I nag about everything that's better in Portugal.
It probably bothers me that I can't use the "better" version right now. Maybe at the time I am hypoglycemic, under time pressure or annoyed about something else.
If we happen to meet in such a situation, don't get angry with me. It's enough if I'm angry. 😉
Hmmm I think many people in the USA say the same things. I just try not to let things bother me so much and try not to judge others. I know plenty of people that don’t like Kpop like I do, but whatever their loss. I think a foreigner in Korea has probably stepped out of their comfort zone just by being there to begin with. Baby steps. I lived in Japan a long time and it was not easy to begin with. All of my friends were Japanese because of the company I worked for. I longed for the taste of home so I usually made it myself. It’s very hard to live in a country where you don’t speak or read the language. I had to learn it or sit there nodding... so I did the best I could. It got better. It has made me more tolerant of foreigners who do not speak English and how harshly they are treated sometimes. Life is too short to let other people bother you. Just live and let live.
Thanks for the video.
When I'm in Korea, I often use the 'foreigner card'. I drive like a maniac and was pulled over by police multiple times. But I pull out my CA driver's license (not even international) and start complaining in English, pretending I don't speak any Korean. They always run away as if I'm a leper. In the States, I never went to jury duty, always checking off the 'I don't understand English' excuse, even though I often read Shakespeare on the can. Go easy on the foreigners there, Rachel. You have a fellow countryman here who's an absolute a**hole in that regard.
Number 5: not learning the language. OH that point is SO good! That is a major complaint that I have in my country. I work in customer service and I get so frustrated having to deal with people who refuse to make an effort learning this country's native language.
I kind of understand them wanting to go to an international bar instead of korean cause korean bars you have to coming in with friends where as international bars you make friend
You are funny. I just watched a video about a former teacher in Korea and her top ten things she does not like. They were helpful because I would feel the same if I lived there. But I still want to visit. And I would eat Korean the entire time, see all the sights and learn as much Korean as I can, because I want to meet fun, cool people like myself. The journey is the lesson. Thanks Rachel.
Thank you so much miss @RachelKim. So many people who move to other countries, do these things, and show no courtesy to the country and its people, that offered them this opportunity.💜💜💜 Thank you for using your platform to shed some light on this topic. 💜💜✨
I agree soooo much !!! the foreigners complaining about Korea but still live here are mostly english teachers who cant find a job in their home country. instead of being grateful that the government allows provides them with this work opportunity (bc most of them don't even have qualifications to teach) they live in their tiny foreigner bubble, never learn Korean, hang out with only other foreigners in Itaewon, HBC or Hongdae and never experience the real Korea... so of course living in this echo chamber you start hating your life here. They act soooo righteous and are low key racists, without acknowledging that in reality they are privileged economic immigrants. I would say "just leave" but me and them both know they don't have the opportunities or privileges outside of Korea .. so they stay here
I disagree with you if someone doesn't like corn with pizza and drinking culture that his business and if they complain they complain with their foreigners friends," then go back to your country" is not necessary, and comfort zone ppl also is not your place to say that, some ppl are like that even in their country, besides foreigner card i don't see any wrong
Sometimes is not about the language , but mentality and culture clashes people grow up with in different countries.
However I agree with you on a lots of things, when someone travels to another country and learning some basics of a language shows respect to that country. I hate with a passion when someone does not even greets someone in their language, but starts the conversation in English ( 99% of a time English speaking nations) without even saying a word in that language, expect ''their home country foods to be widely available and served the way they are use to it. Corn on pizza, pickles, polish sausage , thick crust - try some ''polish pizza'' and it tastes really good ( after all that is how fusion food comes to life). My personal combos - toasted wrap with Korean kimchi for spicy element instead of salsa, pulled pork and sharp cheese. People complaining about the country they live in - just get out if you are not happy, if you are a tourist - cut your trip short and get out if don't even try to learn anything about that country and the people.
Have you ever thought that using the word "foreigner" is rude and offensive.
"I only hearing people who speak English in non-English speaking countries do I hear the term "foreigner" used casually.
It is more of an artifact of imperfect translation I think".
How about saying foreign nationals, non Koreans, newcomers to Korea. Empathize.
언니 everything you said is true!...I definitely agree with it!💜
Rachel explaining the problems we had in europe for ages
Ahahaha was so not ready for the corn on pizza part ahahahahahaa
Staying in Korea for years and not knowing how to ask how much is this for at a store.... That's pathetic😅😅
I came to the conclusion that it is a waste of my energy worrying about people who aren't interested in trying new things. I just go and try new things and make good memories.
I think a lot of the things that you are describing come down to individual traits and personality. There are people in my country who act this way, both foreigners and people who are born here.
I hope you get to experience good situations with foreigners in Korea. I promise we're not all like the people you are talking about.
I use to get anxiety from leaving my state. I couldn't imagine traveling to Korea, but with that said I have been thinking so much of experience Korean culture first hand.
I don't like kpop BUT doesn't mean I don't enjoy it!! I just hate the toxic fans, I don't like it when they think I m the same and it lowers my confidence :((
Is the foreigner card like the black card?
I'm a foreigner and I don't like foreigners who converts to the Korean culture in toxic ways nor do I like privileged foreigners who dismiss racism and sexism.
I'm learning about korean history. Could you help me along my studying and sum up what you learned in school?
Um if someone don't want to learn a language ,it's not disrespectful 😐.
I agree that all of these things are wrong, and would definitely be too lazy to adjust to those things if I lived in another country at the same time though...
I know what you mean. Here in Germany live so many foreigners who can not speak German but have lived here for years🙄. I am half German, half Spanish and my parents and my grandparents all spoke German, which is part of the integration. I don't like it when people live here and can't speak the simplest words or phrases even though they have lived here for years!!! 🤦♀️
Tbf. A lot of German kids/students can’t even speak properly German themselves without the use of either English words or slang. They’re literally not able to speak polite in their mother tongue.
@@Definitely_Melnyx I have to agree, this is at least as bad. I get angry and ashamed every time I hear young people talking like that. I mean...i'm not old...but if my daughter would like to talk like this....ooohhh...no!
She would get extra lessons until the language improved. 😅🙈
I've been a phd student in another EU country and I've done... a few of these, now I feel I'd been such a rude foreigner :( and it's not like I chose the country myself, my old supervisor offered me the position. but I didn't learn the language because it annoyed me. that combined with social anxiety then stopped me from going out to try restaurants, visit touristic places etc.
speaking of people not liking kpop. it's not nice to start a conversation with "I hate xyz popular thing sooo much", just for the sake of being different. but if someone else brings up the topic, I think it's valid to say "can't really have a convo about that, I'm just not into it so I don't know much".