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How a 96-Year-Old Bronzeware Master Makes Yugi Pots by Hand - Handmade

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  • Опубликовано: 19 окт 2021
  • In Korea, 96-year-old grandmaster and founder of Napcheong Yugi, Bong Ju Lee, is among the only people in the world making traditional yugi, also known as Bangjja - a Korean type of hand-forged bronzeware. See his master craftsmanship, dedication to detail, and how he is teaching his son to continue his legacy.
    Credits:
    Producer: Carla Francescutti
    Director/Producer: Nadia Cho
    Camera: Gerald Lee, Tim Han
    Subtitles: Vicky Won
    Editor: Carla Francescutti
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
    Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Audience Development Manager: Terri Ciccone
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Комментарии • 274

  • @dme5727
    @dme5727 2 года назад +238

    "If you don't hear me hammering it means Bong Ju Lee is dead." that hit me so hard. I hope I can find something I love to do as much as this man loves his craft.

    • @kaptainkaos1202
      @kaptainkaos1202 3 месяца назад +1

      I’m so lucky because I’m almost the same with my feelings towards my job. I wake in the morning and can’t wait to get started. I make more money than I ever believed, more than I need to comfortably live, love my job, have a loving family. I’m blessed.

  • @tommynguyen3400
    @tommynguyen3400 2 года назад +367

    He's not only making a simple bronzeware, he's making the history of Korea. A true master in his craft with the dedication and an insane work ethic even at 96 years old that put us youngsters to shame. Truly inspiring. Respect to you, good sir 🙏

    • @lp.8185
      @lp.8185 2 года назад

      Ah to be able to make something with your hands

    • @Rehansingz69
      @Rehansingz69 2 года назад

      No

  • @andrewparker3329
    @andrewparker3329 2 года назад +229

    "If you don't hear me hammering, it means Bong Ju Lee is dead." thems some badass words right there.

  • @divyamparmar96
    @divyamparmar96 2 года назад +153

    The guy in the red tee, being air pump and a motor for the grindingly process must be mad fit.

    • @brandonmcc94
      @brandonmcc94 2 года назад +28

      Buff Korean Harry Potter

    • @thelonelypigeon9554
      @thelonelypigeon9554 2 года назад +13

      Dude I saw that and I was like "I'm going to die in 15 mins if I'm on that."

    • @seemslegit6203
      @seemslegit6203 2 года назад +8

      My boy just there to work out

  • @kuanged
    @kuanged 2 года назад +267

    He still has a good sense of humor about his son being a cultural icon as the only one left who knows how to make an ancient chamber pot. Hopefully his son is wise enough to take the joke.

    • @JujFuj
      @JujFuj 2 года назад +16

      I think being a cultural asset is like a pretty prestigious thing in South Korea so I reckon it’s probably a slick subtle brag
      P.S I said think. plz don’t judge too hard if I’m wrong this is God of Highschool knowledge I’m using.

    • @douglas8568
      @douglas8568 2 года назад +5

      I think is just to receive money and status as old business from the government

    • @mimicinabox2547
      @mimicinabox2547 2 года назад +14

      @@JujFuj It is. It's the same as being designated as Living National Treasure in Japan - that means the government acknowledged your outstanding skill and mastery over certain craft, arts, skills (heck, there's even a blade sharpener being designated as one!). And you get subsidized with 2M Yen/Year.

    • @erickim1739
      @erickim1739 2 года назад +7

      @k k A chamber pot is a fancy word for toilet.

  • @trex1448
    @trex1448 2 года назад +154

    He looks and sounds great for 96. Love his accent. He hasn't lost a beat at 96 after a life of hard labor and arduous historical events.

    • @nbdyprfct9941
      @nbdyprfct9941 2 года назад +2

      I think Korean age is different then his birth date

    • @user-privateinfo
      @user-privateinfo 2 года назад +6

      @@nbdyprfct9941 Yes. He is either 94 or 95. If his birthday passed it's 95 if not 94.

    • @farohfarah2862
      @farohfarah2862 2 года назад

      @@user-privateinfo مرحبا

    • @PEACE.-
      @PEACE.- 2 года назад

      Just the lie in documents. They even don't had passports and lived in the rice fields.

    • @farohfarah2862
      @farohfarah2862 2 года назад

      @@PEACE.- مرحبا

  • @user-ru1hl5dd3p
    @user-ru1hl5dd3p 2 года назад +3

    He has his own philosophical trust in his mind with the Yugi pots. We call that craftsmanship. Take my hats off to him.

  • @Alex-zi1nb
    @Alex-zi1nb 2 года назад +27

    The joke about the chamber pots was top quality. The son was looking down to avoid busting out laughing lol

  • @horaceschitte729
    @horaceschitte729 2 года назад +6

    Oh my God what a beautiful God given talent this man possesses. May he live to be 200 years old to teach others to make such exquisite and wonderful handmade masterpieces.

  • @chinaskibukowski7747
    @chinaskibukowski7747 2 года назад +33

    Huge respect to this man that dedicated his entire life to this craft. I hope he and those he works with inspire a new generation of bronzeware makers.

  • @Louis2963
    @Louis2963 2 года назад +13

    Tradesmen of any culture, religion, color, race, or whatever want to call them are amazing to watch and this coming from a tradesman (plumber) for almost twenty years but that man there he is not only dedicated to his trade but an artist

  • @AnnaRuby23
    @AnnaRuby23 2 года назад +23

    I love watching all these videos. What an amazing art and technique that has been passed down.
    “That’s not me bragging about myself, it’s boasting about our ancestors”. What an amazing group.

    • @tonsk2k322
      @tonsk2k322 2 года назад +1

      Historically there was famous bangga master groups in pyong - an provice, nothern korea.

  • @Oscar-gx2yf
    @Oscar-gx2yf 2 года назад +3

    Lots of respect for this man. Not a lot of people his age have the enthusiasm or energy to do anything yet he seems to be living his best life.

  • @Vanayr
    @Vanayr 2 года назад +6

    This is what the internet is for, to hold on to this kind of information forever. You sir are immortal now.

  • @XMetalMatter
    @XMetalMatter 2 года назад +24

    I always like handmade metal objects. It might cost more, but you know the hard work that was used.

  • @MulYeungCooking
    @MulYeungCooking 2 года назад +34

    You'd think they'd just retire, but their craftsmanship just shines

  • @maxziebell4013
    @maxziebell4013 2 года назад +5

    Watching this video makes me thankful that we invented power tools and pneumatic presses. This does really look tedious and you have to be a romantic to really appreciate or continue such a craftsmanship

  • @jasonjennings8465
    @jasonjennings8465 2 года назад +19

    The happiness in his eyes when he talks about his son at 6:39. Gotta love it.

  • @AliasDrakes
    @AliasDrakes 2 года назад +10

    Bong Ju Lee is a living legend.

  • @LykeOmg11
    @LykeOmg11 2 года назад +6

    Wish they had an online store! Their works are beautiful.

  • @pcchoon
    @pcchoon Год назад +1

    thank you documenting this on a video. I believe, this will become more and more valuable as time passes

  • @hermanwillem7057
    @hermanwillem7057 2 года назад +23

    you really have to love a hobby when you still do it in your 90s. mad respect

  • @Legidias
    @Legidias 2 года назад +40

    Mad respect for his life and work, but also a living example of why OSHA is in place and one should wear safety eyewear

  • @patrickl8760
    @patrickl8760 2 года назад +2

    Loving the work that you do has kept him very healthy for 96 years old.

  • @bryanjames7528
    @bryanjames7528 2 года назад +9

    Their sense of humor is just like Navajo humor lol Reading what they are saying reminds me of what my grandfathers would say

  • @teresanoll4054
    @teresanoll4054 2 года назад +1

    Wow. Thank you for sharing this amazing story Bong Ju Li is a gift to the world. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @stephensutcliffe8839
    @stephensutcliffe8839 2 года назад +2

    Fascinating. I love bronze, copper and brassworking. So many people are obsessed with gold and steel. I love brass

  • @chiragpatel2423
    @chiragpatel2423 2 года назад +1

    There is something timeless about this. I feel it tells the human story.

  • @prav2738
    @prav2738 2 года назад +3

    It is amazing how materials are processed and the products are prepared, hats off to the master piece products.

  • @eurorunner98
    @eurorunner98 2 года назад +41

    Dang, the guy fanning the flames and being on the treadmill (purple shirt) must be exhausted every night

    • @forge55b
      @forge55b 2 года назад +5

      I'd guess the opposite at this point. Doing that every day, guy must have some CRAZY endurance now!

    • @brandonmcc94
      @brandonmcc94 2 года назад +3

      Buff Korean Harry Potter

  • @theonlybuzz1969
    @theonlybuzz1969 2 года назад +4

    Very beautiful individual pieces, if my boss ever goes to South Korea, I would ask him to buy a pot/bowl that sounds fantastic like in the beginning of the video. Thanks for showing us this and may the master have many more years to teach his students…

  • @ahobimo732
    @ahobimo732 2 года назад +1

    A real craftsman doesn't do it for the money. It's not a "job". It's a part of your identity. This guy will keep doing this work until the day he dies, whether he gets paid for it or not. I find that incedibly beautiful.

  • @dannyhughes4889
    @dannyhughes4889 2 года назад +5

    The respect in Sth. Korea for traditional ways is to be admired and worthy of copying elsewhere.
    The International Airport has numerous Cultural Centers where travelers can join in to try all sorts of Arts and Crafts and Musicians and Actors perform LIVE.
    Official Recognition is awarded to deserving Craftsmen/Women who have reached a high level of proficiency.

  • @junemooney1498
    @junemooney1498 2 года назад +7

    Beautiful work! Thanks for this video!

  • @popcorn7754
    @popcorn7754 2 года назад +3

    Mad respect only for the man and his work

  • @vivorared6888
    @vivorared6888 2 года назад +1

    Genius;... amazing.!.two thumbs up !.. teamwork and skills nailed it .

  • @thisismissem
    @thisismissem 2 года назад +91

    You'd think after loosing an eye he'd be like "maybe I should wear something to protect my other eye"..

    • @nulldemokratiezwei7773
      @nulldemokratiezwei7773 2 года назад +5

      Well, he does wear glasses. But I think everyone in this workplace should wear glasses, many I have seen dont.

    • @Esablaka
      @Esablaka 2 года назад +11

      @@nulldemokratiezwei7773 They should be wearing SAFETY glasses with no possibility of objects going past them from the sides or below and also well... shatter resistant.

    • @johnsamu
      @johnsamu 2 года назад

      At that time safety awareness wasn't that high in many/most countries, just as environmental pollution wasn't considered a big issue then.

    • @aidenallen4518
      @aidenallen4518 2 года назад

      @@Esablaka as someone who blacksmiths, I have found having a welder IR 3 or 5 shaded pair of goggles when staring directly at metal of these temperatures is the best way to go

  • @hajiro9061
    @hajiro9061 2 года назад +3

    The background musics was lowkey fuego🔥

  • @VerbindingMislukt
    @VerbindingMislukt 2 года назад +13

    my guy lost an eye and NO ONE is wearing eye protection in his shop!

  • @TheJackOfFools
    @TheJackOfFools Год назад

    I like how he had two answers for why they sprinkle sawdust, but "tradition" was the first reason. He still DID have the scientific explanation too, though. It wasn't blind adherence to tradition. So cool to see.

  • @JamesSmith-pc6bh
    @JamesSmith-pc6bh 2 года назад

    Amazing. I spent a year in Korea from 84 to 85, when I was in the army. Wish I had known about this then.

  • @johnsamu
    @johnsamu 2 года назад

    He's very fit for such an old man. Working keeps you young 👍

  • @Apocalypticamerica
    @Apocalypticamerica 2 года назад

    Props to the guy working the bellows and the foot pedals!

  • @waynedevinshire2872
    @waynedevinshire2872 2 года назад

    A true craftsman.... Such a dieing breed. Men like him are very few now.

    • @jamiehughes5573
      @jamiehughes5573 Год назад +1

      Yes, every thing today is being made with machines there's no spirit or heart anymore

  • @hyungjoochoi
    @hyungjoochoi Год назад

    0:14 내가 잘못봤나 했네;; 96세 인데 저렇게 정정하시다니;; 대단하시다;

  • @wendypatterson6091
    @wendypatterson6091 2 года назад

    What a incredible art form. Would be so happy to house one while I am alive. These beautiful pieces have a life of their own , they cannot be owned.

  • @livewellwitheds6885
    @livewellwitheds6885 2 года назад +3

    정말 멋있다!

  • @carolbuzelim
    @carolbuzelim 2 года назад +1

    Is just amayzing see them working together

  • @pokeapple
    @pokeapple 2 года назад +2

    I aspire to these men’s level of posture

  • @vitor900000
    @vitor900000 2 года назад +3

    96? I would give him 80 tops.
    He is looking really good for his age.

  • @meinlet5103
    @meinlet5103 2 года назад +2

    일제 625를 거쳤는데도 옛 기술을 가진 사람이 있다는 사실이 놀랍다

  • @richperkins5192
    @richperkins5192 2 года назад

    Him donating over 3500 pieces of this is extremely impressive. That’s quite a lot different than someone stroking a check

  • @RW77777777
    @RW77777777 2 года назад

    I love the 90yr old lady in Texas who makes a thousand orders of BBQ everyday
    doing what you love everyday is life

  • @sdk1991zzang
    @sdk1991zzang 2 года назад

    he looks like he is in his 70s. what a wonderful human being!

  • @jayflow7949
    @jayflow7949 2 года назад

    These guys are such Legends so Amazing done old school!!!!!

  • @johnfisher8199
    @johnfisher8199 2 года назад

    The man is pretty awesome ( so are the other men ). I have a lot of respect for people who are Master Craftspeople. These are the type of people that the world should revere.

  • @arungera4041
    @arungera4041 2 года назад +1

    Respected Sir's
    Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge
    Honoured

  • @junior1138
    @junior1138 2 года назад +1

    Lovely work

  • @togegorengpedas4830
    @togegorengpedas4830 2 года назад

    The ages of the son and father are different, but the appearance of their faces is the same age. always healthy old man

  • @matthewsykes4814
    @matthewsykes4814 2 года назад

    Wow, just frikking wow........ what an amazing guy

  • @bertholdschwarz9637
    @bertholdschwarz9637 2 года назад

    Fabulous !

  • @34ofaninchofbrain80
    @34ofaninchofbrain80 2 года назад

    I buy a lottery ticket every week and I make lists of things like this and one day when I win I will take my son around the world to watch these kind of masters at work and buy some of what they have produced.
    I have more than 70 places and growing all the time.
    One day all will be gone.

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 2 года назад +1

    AWESOME video! I watched it twice I enjoyed it so much!

  • @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt
    @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt 2 года назад +4

    5:31 is the best saying I have ever heard!!! I teach the same way, hands on. I CAN teach you something, buy you have to develop your own style, you have to feel within yourself to do it properly and be proficient. Bong Ju Lee, I hope your hammers forever sound!!

  • @JCBDGRM
    @JCBDGRM 2 года назад +3

    "망치 소리 안 들리면 이봉주 죽은 줄 알라"
    짧은 문장 속에 큰 울림이 있습니다.

  • @selams6013
    @selams6013 2 года назад +3

    I'm at awe 😍

  • @jacobwolf5640
    @jacobwolf5640 2 года назад

    God bless those folks

  • @arthursanthosh
    @arthursanthosh 2 года назад +7

    That one dude who signed up for a job but somehow ends up working out 8 hours a day

    • @lpshy9337
      @lpshy9337 2 года назад +4

      Work comes with a great gym plan it is called WORK. No Wonder the guy is 96.

  • @paulmcdonald9592
    @paulmcdonald9592 2 года назад

    Stupendous! Thank you so much.

  • @pinstripeowl
    @pinstripeowl 2 года назад +1

    incredible work

  • @MessyTimes
    @MessyTimes 2 года назад

    What a great guy. A life well lived.

  • @interruptingcow2418
    @interruptingcow2418 2 года назад

    Hmm. Use a mould shaped like a hump then fit the heated bronze pot on it then hammer away till it gets to desired shape. The traditional way seems so tedious but its special that way.

  • @susieuramoto7491
    @susieuramoto7491 2 года назад

    The artistry is 🤩

  • @obiwan88
    @obiwan88 2 года назад +3

    When he emphasizies he is not boasting, it reminds of a Chinese saying, where a wise ass guy buried 300 taels of gold, then put a sign saying, "there is no 300 taels of gold here..."

  • @jackiepeacock84
    @jackiepeacock84 2 года назад

    I worked a lead dip pot for a time, and we too used sawdust for a similar purpose, tho different in practice.

  • @SpeakShibboleth
    @SpeakShibboleth 2 года назад

    This guy got a metal chip lodged in his eye causing him to lose it. Still doesn't wear eye protection. That's some kind of dedication. If his ancestors didn't have safety glasses, neither will he

  • @CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV
    @CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV 2 года назад +1

    Amazing! 👏👏👏

  • @mindseyeproductions8798
    @mindseyeproductions8798 2 года назад

    As most modern Humans longingly look forward to their retirement; This man understands the fact you never really "retire".

  • @daniel_alan_music6583
    @daniel_alan_music6583 2 года назад +1

    96???? 😳 Damn! Respect 💪

  • @avishaijahanian6472
    @avishaijahanian6472 2 года назад

    Just thank you for this video

  • @jchoneandonly
    @jchoneandonly 2 года назад +1

    This makes me want to make bronzeware

  • @dannyhughes4889
    @dannyhughes4889 2 года назад +10

    It is great that the Father has passed on his knowledge to his Son but it is a shame that after losing his eye he hasn't managed to convince or demanded of his Son and the other workers to wear protective Glasses.
    I shiver when I imagine a piece of Metal in a delicate eye....hopefully not a molten piece !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ObservationofLimits
      @ObservationofLimits 2 года назад

      Why is it a shame. He gives everyone the liberty to make their own choices.

    • @dannyhughes4889
      @dannyhughes4889 2 года назад

      @@ObservationofLimits Safety Rules and Regulations were introduced to safeguard people's health for their benefit as well as not becoming a burden on Society.
      If a person chooses not to abide by these R&R's then he/she shouldn't expect that Society support him and family during and after work related illness and/or injury.
      Any sensible person would realize that putting on a pair of eye Safety glasses, protective gloves, ear plugs and face masks when appropriate is not a big deal or an imposition on personal freedoms but mainly for his/her benefit.

  • @lilchinesekidchen
    @lilchinesekidchen 2 года назад

    wowww they forge out two bowls at a time and then separate

  • @refinedbrass
    @refinedbrass 2 года назад

    this appentice is totally ready to get sucked into a fantasy world he gets both arm and leg day and i bet he has to load all the warehouses full of metal

  • @SoneRevMy
    @SoneRevMy 2 года назад +1

    Dude is awesome 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 2 года назад

    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @MattheuNevinMusic
    @MattheuNevinMusic 2 года назад +1

    How can I purchase any of these pieces? Is there a site link or do I need to travel to them?

  • @willb1157
    @willb1157 2 года назад

    SPECTACULAR!

  • @WARRWHOOP454
    @WARRWHOOP454 2 года назад +1

    Amazing Skill... 👍👍

  • @Sc-lq6pc
    @Sc-lq6pc 2 года назад +1

    It's very common process of manufacturing in india as a small scale industry....

  • @ZeroControl
    @ZeroControl 2 года назад

    Respect earned.

  • @mosthated2469
    @mosthated2469 2 года назад +5

    This generation should appreciate these men instead of rappers

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt 2 года назад

      Can't see that happening be cool work until your 96 ha ha grow up

  • @Khathaar
    @Khathaar 2 года назад

    This guy rules

  • @OilonCanvas19
    @OilonCanvas19 2 года назад

    장인정신 멋있네요

  • @user-mz8ly6xl9t
    @user-mz8ly6xl9t 2 года назад +2

    96세 입니다...하는일 자체가 즐겁다
    망치소리가 들리지 않으면 이봉주가 죽은 줄 알라...
    성인(聖人)의 경지에 도달하신 분 같습니다.

  • @SupremeShuckle
    @SupremeShuckle 2 года назад

    Very nice. I wonder what else Korea has to offer that we don't hear about

  • @gotja
    @gotja 2 года назад +1

    So good

  • @ducatidapaw5522
    @ducatidapaw5522 2 года назад

    Great... Love from India...

  • @user-zl7nj8hr7r
    @user-zl7nj8hr7r 2 года назад +1

    진짜 놀라운 한국의 선조들!

  • @crownlands7246
    @crownlands7246 2 года назад

    Clever ancients who figured all this out, impressive