@@user-zr9dm5ro7g Actually. In this situation. 8-10 is very possible in reality. Which means -2 hours of sleep is possible, I've gone through it. It's difficult if you have your whole bloodline pressuring you
@@user-zr9dm5ro7g I studied for a 200 question test and did a project at the same time because the teacher never gave us the deadline and suddenly said it's due tomorrow.
Oh if so so wanted to commit suicide why did they go to college and waste their parents money! How selfish!! Bla bla bla -Society No fucks given the poor person couldn't handle disappointing their family and themselves plus the academic pressure hence committed suicide
I don't understand this world, they complain about kids being lazy, not going outside, etc. while we study for the whole day and we don't have time for a break. I already have 30+ home works this week.
I am a Korean student, and there is something just as outrageous. Going to a good high school is considered as a huge respect; say you went to high school A, which is the best high school considered in our country. But then you graduate with the highest grades and then you decide enter college B, which is the second best college in the country. Guess what? You're considered a failure.
I saw an interview of a north korean refugee who said that he never felt suicidal until he came to south korea and tried to keep up with his peers in college
There is no comparison to be honest..north Korea you are already indoctrinated and brainwashed into living a shitty life unless you are part of that 1 percent to there...and forced to work god knows how many hours of manual labor or whatever the fuck they do there
That's with most asian éducation systems this isn't JUST Korea It's like this everywhere Only korens are more known because western people love going there and stuff I guess. But students are dying everywhere and we study what you guys study in college in high school and there's only 0.06% success rate
I'm Korean and in Seoul there is something called the 8 areas of Kangnam, which the most prestigious schools are located, and studying there literally gives depression to everyone. Their status is valued by how you are more superior to the others. To get the highest grade, you have to be in the 4 percent of all students. For example, 96 out of a total of 100 is an excellent score, yet if the 4 percent of all students managed to get a 100, and the next percentage which is 7% gets a 98, the next 11% gets a 97, you can get a grade 4, which is a grade that is actually impossible to go to a good college. Also, Koreans don't get a chance to see the exam(수능,which is the korean version of SAT/ACT) multiple times, so your life depends on that one exam. All the studying you did is meaningless if you screw it up that one time. It's sad I'm actually living in this judgemental country. They even look down on you if your major isn't related to science/engineering/math. It's hard for people like me who want to major in literature or the social arts.
It's a shame, I hope things get better for you. It angers me to see you guys go through this mess. The saddest part of it is the acceptance like you said. I'm an American myself, but I don't like how judgmental society as a whole is. I sympathize with you all because I went to elite American schools, although there is no comparison I have a small taste of what you go through. I'd never judge someone because they passed or failed one exam.
I hope you can break this and follow your dream! I really concerned about this! I want to learn the Korean language and live in Soujt Korea. But I see there is so much pressure studying or even working there. BUT I do not want a life like that. But my dream is to learn the language and at least visit the country. I find your country a good and productive country. BUt I am afraid of their system. I think I should look for another dream. I am kinda sad but what I do? I do not even know what to do or what career to choose.
Damn!! That's exactly same as gaokao , I think that's because of the historic connect,ideologies and lot of other things in common, including the education system.
When I'm older, I'd rather have "C" kids who are confident and eager to explore a variety of subjects than those with accolades in a variety of areas and straight A's who are crying every night over a 90% grade.
I think you’ll be a great mother, academic pressure is a reason why my mental health isn’t great, so I hope people like you can change that for their kids :)
No no no! You just don't get it! Getting A's is very important. You must be the best of the best and not accept mediocre scores because that won't bring you much success in the world and the workforce . I study up to 12 hours a day and I love it... Well I'm used to it now
@@Aj-me8mo Well, then perhaps you benefit in this type of format, which is great! 👍 However, not everyone can do it in this way. For example, some people would rather have young kids stay inside to learn. However, much of the modern workforce requires a hand on approach. Kids, especially active ones, may benefit from exploratory learning by being outside for instance. Obviously, it’s far from perfect, but maybe learning could be take a varied approach. It would be better to emphasize personal health as well as its integral to learning and strength.
Considering how in the United States, a large amount of people I've talked too (and myself included) have seriously contemplated suicide at least once, it doesn't surprise me as much as it should to hear that another country has a similar situation. Though how many actually carry it out here is probably much lower, and in my personal experience is probably because my high school at least was actually rather nice.
😂 If you didn't really get it: It is a class thing. People from upper classes usually have 'good jobs' that is achieved only through being a top student. Upper class people have a circle of friends with similar jobs and dating someone in those circles is easier ( sometimes only possible)if you are a part of it. If dating leads to marriage then you both are economically stable( to say the least) and also, ensure a good future for your child. This is only the theory from what I have observed and not my personal views. As usually in Asian countries( and I mean all) the class matters alot. So people tend to choose partners who are in same or similar socio-economic position.Even Cinderella would have to study here till death to ensure she gets married to prince. No fairytales. 🙃
@@rmsleftpinkiestoenail6771 Well it really is a tragedy how big of an emphasis is put in quite frankly a shit school system. I live in an Asian country and the peer pressure I felt as a student to get into a good university is suffocating. From what I've seen, most parents knows that what is being taught in school is a complete waste of time, and yet everything is built around the system. Life has become a series of levels, where you need to complete one to move on to another. And in Asian countries in particular, marriage is an absolute must. I told my dad once that I don't want to get married and he thought I was crazy 😂 This tension between the individual and societal expectation will only create couples who doesn't love each other, who doesn't understand how to treat another person. I think it's more a cultural thing.Oh, and I do think that we need relationship classes in school
I get pushed by my mother to be like this. My cousin works so hard on her school work that her hair is graying, she looks old and needs a therapist to help her with her stress. My mother compares me to her asking me why I can't be like her even though I'm at the top of my classes.
Studying in the UK after finishing that routine when I was 15. Seriously, even though I didnt work as hard as I used to in SK, got the first place in school and received an offer from Cambridge. Feel like it was not that difficult for me to get to Cambridge, though it's one of the most prestigious unis in the world and incomparable to any other Korean universities. Tbh going to top Korean unis would be much harder than any other top unis in the world.
Pretty similar in Turkish collage exam i gave my last three years for going to a top univercity in country. Sad reality is even the best of the best univercity even if you can be first in 4 million student it is still pretty bad one compare to us and europe collages. Even i wanna kill myself i cant stop studing, i want to do good stuf in future. I wish i could go to an ivy league univercity like you but i dont have anything to put in my resume other than reading a lot.
@@CrossbowmcChicken do not think of killing yourself, life is changing constantly, you will know how to be happy if you start making decisions for yourself.
@@blu-rae864 I’m horrible at going to bed at a decent hour. Just try and get 8 hours of sleep whenever you can if you can’t do that aim for 7. And if you’re really tired and are able to take a nap in the afternoon. I do that all the time.
As a Indian student, I think the feeling of being at top of everyone feels good. but it also brings a lot of responsibilities. for example Most of the top-ranking students especially during the board exams. they have the fear of their position on the board being stolen by another student so to defend the title they work really really hard both day and night. some students study all night. so I think there should be some change in the Indian education system.
@@vquiz2719 depends where you are form in delhi it's everything like this and more. My friends used to pull all nighters many times a month. They have school, tuitions, online learning and coaching. Not very different
Well I am not defending this education system but the students who will perform well will get very high salaries so I don't get how they will become corporate slaves.
@@kaavi1391 Because they are working stupid amounts to get a corporate job at the end of it. That is no reward eventhough they will get payed a lot. To most this is not worth it.
@@kaavi1391 Among Korean corporations, Samsung's electronics department is one of the most hardest to get in. They are well known for paying you well but notorious for their working hours. You literally only have time to sleep, eat, and work (maybe... just maybe an hour of free time per day). You have to work on weekends often too. Yea I would categorize that as corporate slaves. A lot of big corporations are also like that in Korea. You usually don't get overtime pay.
@@kaavi1391 money doesn't amount to happiness it helps but id rather be poor and happy than rich and depressed there's no point in money if you cant live to enjoy it
They think they will become free after that torturous exam. In fact, they are molded into perfect corporate slaves, working 80 to 100 hours a week, working for a salary because they never acquired enough character development to disrupt the system and create something on their own in the free market. A capitalistic dream for any employer, a pure nightmare for any employee.
Bro. Thats from Amercain standards. Consider it from different perspectives. America's education is lowsy compared to other countries such as Japan, Korea , finland.
No seriously who does??? I’m a south korean student, scheduled for a korean SAT next week, and so excited to think I’m finally gEtTinG tHe FcK OuT oF hEre
I was born in the US and moved to S. korea. I'm currently 16 and living in a pretty competitive area. What is shown in this video is absolutely true, and I'd even say reality is much worse then what's shown in this video. Students study atleast 3 hours and max 10 hours a day (not including school time). A 13 year old in my school commit suicide because she didn't think she was good enough. But what's sad is that she was actually really really smart, always being in the top.
@Anti Toxic That is so relatable for me. My school doesn't cause me stress the way these schools do, but I'm depressed for a totally different reason.. I'm a full out REBEL and I tend to question the rules and authority. But the thing is, I go to an extremely religious school so if I express my mind, I can get *expelled* and this would ruin my future in my community.. So I have to bottle up all my opinions and save them till I'm older. And it is SO hard, it makes me depressed.. I just want to run away.. So my parents think that getting me broadway tickets and the best luxuries will make me happy. But it doesn't. Only Freedom will...
just the nature of Asian society its what makes their societies rich and successful, though it comes at the cost of most of there lives being a constant struggle but that's life so there is no point in resisting it.
@@milespennington5255 There is a point resisting it. Because we can change that world. The economy may be booming, but it's at the expense of the Lives of teenagers just like me. Youth, are probably THE MOST important asset to civilization. To treat us like this is just cruel. My point is, we need to loosen up on these rules. We need children, teens, and young adults to be encouraged to Question the rules. Don't try to be perfect because "perfect" doesn't exist. But for some stupid reason we still try to be perfect, only to be accepted. The world I envision is a world where we'd be brave. Ask questions. Take risks. Make mistakes. Fail. Learn. And Prosper.
@@schnitzelberry A small amount of the teenage population are committing suicide compared to the general population so it will only have a small amount of impact compared to the befits that this high pressure culture produces for the society economically. this is how it is seen by wider Asian society so no one will change it. i agree it is sick but government and general society see the population as disposable thats just human nature and its disturbing.
There's nothing scarier than the fact that they're conditioned to think that this is normal. There's no drive, it's just routine year after year, which is something I'm scared of even though I'm way more privileged to even have free time.
Koreans are like this, outside of school too. We are just extremely competitive in every aspect of life, with extremely high standards for literally everything. That's why we have to work that much harder. I don't approve of it, but that's my experience in day-to-day. It's competitive in every thing we do.
The reasons Korean students are so 'competitive' are education system, unreasonable society expectation, pressure from parents,etc. It's NOT inherent. It's a made characteristic. And don't talk like this is some laughable, non-serious matter.
As a college Student, I spend more time dealing with anxiety, depression, and studying and if my grades fall so does my mood and on top of that I have to hide it from my family. I literally cry at night
@ ... isnt school prepare our lifes in the future? Isnt our life supposed to be happy? Why are so many people committing suicide because of school? Thats why i said education should be about finding your happiness.. idk, maybe following the education system to the core at school will most likely make me a factory worker. What school doing is just craming as much information as they can into our heads. It's not like we'll remember it or it'll be useful in the future, but yknow just memorize it lol. Maybe school should focus more on students talents and passion rather than just focusing on mathematics?? Idk who knows? I could be wrong
@@grassfield5177 Education should be more on practical thinking, survival skills, demonstrate the essence of learning for your passion, not for the sake of grades.
Meanwhile in the Philippines, as a teacher I encountered students playing mobile legends during class and when I call them out they have the audacity to say, just one last game sir.
I'm a Korean teenager, I am chasing my dream, I found out earlier that studying isn't the goal of life. It's just that I need to be happy and spend my time wisely in my life.
As a fellow Korean, I really hope you have achieved your dream. You are very wise to figure that out in a system that brainwashes you to believe the complete opposite.
I had 2 genius friends during my senior year. Today he's a cashier and the other is a farmer. I had another friend that was involved in gang, now he has his own IT company. Life is weird of course.
Its ridiculous, as a comment some few above yours explained that forcing education like this just doesn’t work, the greatest mathematicians, scientists all had a passion for their subject and a lot grew up poor without access to knowledge but when they were able learn, they were passionate about it. They also probably didn’t spend 15 hours a day on studying, its not healthy and thats why a lot of the kids who make it through here have mega depression and anxiety If i spelt stuff wrong im sorry, im form Poland
Meanwhile I'm over here in Canada in gr 12 and I've spend 44 days of my life watching tv shows lol (like, adding everything up- not 44 days in a row obviously) This video seriously motivates me to study harder
The main issue isn't suicide though, its a problem but poses no real existential threat to the existence of the nation. The real issue is the constant scrambling for academic achievement leaves young adults with very inept interpersonal skills/ time for personal relationships leading to record breaking low birth rates. These birth rates will first strain the economy by putting the burden of looking after an ever increasingly aging population on an increasingly diminishing workforce. If not its not changed soon the south Korean government itself predict the nation will simply no longer exist in 700 years time. granted 700 years is plenty of anything to happen but its still a pretty surprising statistic given how rapidly the world population is growing in general.
@@avocado3-in-182 Um ok? Cuz like some stupid people think "Asia," has only China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and such, and completely forget West and the Indian Subcontinent of Asia "dumbass"
Mental Health always comes first. I've tried the force myself to do things approach and it never makes me happy. If you need to take a break then take a break.
When I was a sophomore in college I was roommates with a Korean lady (she was 25) who was also attending my university. She was from the upper class in Korea. She told me that of some of her former classmates set themselves on fire after failing the university entrance exam. She herself was beaten every night by her mother to study all night to get As. I was 18 at the time and this was back in 1981. I had never heard of that I was in shok hearing such things!
@Lukas because they focus on an individual craft, or rather a subject they excell with passion. They are not bombarded with 16 subjects like us but rather pursue the subject of their choosing. For example if you are good at math but bad at history, then you will choose a class focused on math and vice versa.
As a person who is living in Korea, this is really sad. The pressure from the parents to their child to study excessively from a young age is extreme. These children, if they don’t meet up to the expectations of their parent’s, get very stressed because of the scolding they will receive. They should be sleeping and learning more valuable things instead of solely investing their lives in academics from grade 1 to 12. I hope this situation improves any time soon.
Honestly, from a outsider perspective I think it’s insane. I really could never do it would be so hard for me to even do this routine for one day. I really feel for these kids like I only go to school from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm it’s like nothing compared to what they have everyday
@@aori583 Well, Asia is not only Korea, y'know? I'm an Asian myself but I do teach myself that failure is something that happens and that it could teach you as well. I don't overwork myself nor do my parents pushed me so hard on my studies. What my parents only say is that "It's not that I really want you to stand out and be part of the top in your school. We just want you to live and happy life in your school without getting in any trouble. And maybe put some bit of effort in your studies and projects as well because private school cost alot as heck." Yes, my parents indeed put me in private school since I'm now a highschooler, and yes, the school do put me pressures but not as worse as the Koreans ones (maybe). But even tho so, I pretty much get the point on how Asian parents really want their kids to be the best, but fortunetly, my parents isn't like that because they already experienced crazy shits and they pretty much know that even without college, they can still find a decent job and earn decent money.
@@azon7266 I'm a high schooler as well. But it seems that our family and circumstances are different. Me, my friends, relatives etc are put through lot of pressure as a student even sometimes as an adult "just to save face"
@@aori583 I feel sad and maybe share the same pain with you because my other relatives do pressure us as well to save their face (except for my parents of course). But that doesn't excuse that all of the Asia is like that. But still, I feel sorry for you if that pressure really is too much for you and I hope that you could go through any problems and have a good day as well. ^.^
@@azon7266 my parents is also like ur parents.my parents don't push me at all for studies. I have seen my cousin's parents who always push their children to be a topper. But my mom and dad not like them, they don't say to me study so hard,they don't put any pressure on me that u have to take above 80marks. When i got result of my public exam i was disappointed after seeing my percentage, i got less percentage than i expected. I was so upset for few days,my amma(mom) said don't worry and don't be upset percentage is not everything, u try in 2nd puc public exam.
Yeah i do well in school so i cant improve much since I'm already up so high it increases in difficulty the first 90 percent on a test is just as hard as the last 10 percent
Oh yeah when you go to the real class of toppers(institute classes or cram school as you would know) you feel like you are just a normal kid. I was on top 5th list of school as well but when I went to the institute everyone was like 1-10 top students of their respective schools. Most of them more exceptional than you. You really won't care about how well you did in school cuz it doesn't matter there. You will need to prove in that class that you the top, which is like hella difficult than you could ever imagine.
Welcome to the future. Where even 10 year olds have lost the will to live. Edit: This comment is half a year old and just for your info I'm still alive
@@qwertyuioplkmjnhbgvfcdxsza omg are you serious?!! tbh I’ve had suicidal thoughts since about 8-9 but it only got really bad when I hit age 12, I didn’t think that this was very common and just thought I was different, I hope ur doing better and if you need someone to talk to you can talk to me, ik it’s hard but just try to live on
@@gigachad141 That's what the education system does. It brainwashes the children into thinking the adults are the ones who know everything and we should just follow their instructions.
15:48 That breaks my heart. Pure exhaustion and deprived from passion. As a 24 year old who takes time in education (dropping out, transferring, changing majors), I would be in a far worse mental state to be under their form of pressure.
I laughed hard when the teacher was massaging the student's shoulders. at the same time, it's disheartening to see that people think that THIS is life.
While this video is about South Korea, I can't even IMAGINE what living with dyslexia is like in Japan, with their 3 alphabets and kanji and the like. That must be at least one definition of actual hell right there.
@@nicoislazy They speak Japanese, but there are 3 different alphabet systems for writing which makes things a bit complicated, it's like having 3 ways to spell sandwich in English.
I've dyslexia when I was kids but I still have desire to learn although Malaysian education more worst than Korean belive me Malaysian education is boring but the but education is good
@@Channel-xt1hy Same as Indonesian education system, especially in online class. Spam assignment, and no real learning. But, looking at South Korea right now, maybe Indonesian education system is not so bad. Still bad, but not worst.
@@nicoislazy My friend is both missing one eye AND dyslexic. She's studying Japanese because she thinks that the smaller number of symbols per word makes it easier to read, when compared to Latin-based scripts such as English. Edit: grammer
Last year on my 8th grade I sat for the state exam. I got A+ but not a scholarship, my mom was so mad it was hurtful and surprising. So, sadly, this system is not only in South Korea... although it's more apparent over there.
@@aori583 that sucks. Your mom should've been grateful you got at least an A+. Which is something I couldn't even come close to.... A+ is the highest in my country. Best of luck for your future!
Respect for this students who worked so hard. I can't even get into their pace. But still, I'm somehow relieve that I've enjoyed my elementary and high school years with fond memories and I've got into a great university in college now. I hope these students now are doing good.
you have to realize that's the lie they have to sell or otherwise the whole industry falls apart. they have to sell the idea hard into your brain that school good marriage bad. and that pedos should go to jail. its never about learning. its about indoctrinating.
@@komocakeps527 I agree that indoctrination remains a thing. Nowadays through mass media: magazines, television, streaming services, social media with instant millisecond worldwide speeds through fibreglass network connections, billboards, instant ads playing on online articles & blogs, etc. It's even more easy in a sense to indoctrinate people then only a mere few decades ago. The fact people don't recognize it as such, is actually a sign that it indeed might be indoctrination.
@@komocakeps527 it is very true for some of them. My Korean friend told me too. Basically in Korea the most common way to find a gf or bf is to be introduced to each other by friends. So friends suggest someone they know and one of the first questions is 'what uni does she / he goes to" and it has to be same league or higher than the other persons. Or they wouldn't even go on a date. Of course its not true for all Koreans . But it definitely is a real thing. Good education increases your status and chances to marry well.
this comes the idea of people marry the same or higher status of oneself that was one of the main things why my brother left home to live alone from HS year 3 (which is grade 12 in Canda iirc) my dad kept saying "you need to go to Seoul U so you can marry someone who went to Seoul U as well. so you can have a good marriage since both of you are well educated. and when my brother brought his GF and friends, he asked them their grades first. that being said, after my brother left home, my parents and I went to Canada for education, ever since then they've been mellow about this whole thing after seeing Korea's mentality is shit after experiencing Canadian education and stuff.
Damn, south Korea is even more tough and here in my country we complain about academic stress which is nothing compared to South Korea academic stress.
Korea is so successful because of their work ethic, but they aren't a very creative country. Which traps the non-academic into a suicidal pit. Time to start encouraging students to write stories, make paintings, write music and make films. You need to give an avenue for people to express themselves and innovate. Those kids commiting suicide might have not fit the academic mold, but they may have fit an artistic one! Keep creating avenues! Nothing wrong with hard work, but if one has no interest in their work, it will only lead to death and depression.
The education system in Korea is designed to be industrious, it will never change, some analysts in Korea have said it will take more than a 100 years to change the closed minds of Koreans
@@angel-tq8gn i don't think so. Look at the animation industry in korea for example compared to japan. Korea just works on american and japanese products rather than making their own.
@@jaypivot1191 its creative in other ways not just animation..?? do u think anime is the only way of being creative pls what a weeb look up the definition of creative for me.
@@angel-tq8gnI used animation as an example. Name me an industry that korea is creative in. Its main industries are manufacturing. Microchipping, ship building, electronics, and car manufacturing. All modelled off of other country's industries. Same with the political system and economic systems that are based off of the United States. There is k-pop and k-dramas but even then they are mostly recycling tried and true plot line or musical themes with a cast or song group that must fit the beauty standards of the society or receive plastic surgury to fit the mold. Korea has a very exacting beauty standard down to exact height (180cm) and double eyelids. Korea has a long way to go, and it does not yet nurture creativity or difference. Not in its school systems or its society. The only exception is film. Otherwise Korea is a very rigid society that doesn't allow difference. A very conservative country that shuns industries that don't obviously make money (the creative ones). The fact that filmmakers come out of that system is accidental more than intentional. Lastly, it has mandatory military service. So please tell me, in what way is korea creative?
Good Girl it’s the same with my Vietnamese parents (also from Asia). I say “look mom, I got all A’s” or “Hey mom, i got accepted into our school group!” Then she says that I could’ve done that more often. Now I’m failing.
Plastic surgery isn’t considered in a job. It’s the looks of the person. And also, it doesn’t only happens in s. korea, it happens in other places in the world too. Mostly the places where you need to submit a picture of yourself on your resume. Take Perú for an example
Existenceisafarce._. In the kpop industry they pressure the idols to get plastic surgery and it’s horrible because they will want more because the want to be prettier
I am a Korean who had spent my childhood in the US, South Korea and other country. I DO NOT want to raise a child in SK. I would never let my child go through what students in SK are going through. Also, November is when the Korean SAT is held. During these times, apartments and buildings make sure they lock the door to the roof because many students fall and die.
At the beginning of the video, it seemed like a motivational song to boost morale. But when it was played again at the end, it felt bone chilling and scary
I'm from Asia. This stereotype probably exists bc our curriculum is much more different than the curriculum in the West and some European countries. I'd talk to foreigners and often times the topics we studied in 9th grade are the topics they're studying at what seems to be 11th grade in their country, at least according to them. That and the overwhelming pressure your parents put on you to be successful, but at the same time balance extracurricular activities and chores. I'm sure not all Asians can relate to this, but my friends and I constantly oof because of our parent's expectations. lol 👁️👄👁️ Edit: Academic wise, our passing grade is 85%, but when it comes to my family I need to get at least a 90%. 👁️👄👁️
@@RsRj-qd2cg yeah, you know there is this fat fuck north above with 23 million other people in the country, 90% of them are pure fanatics and 100% would go fight anytime than say anything in their defences, because they wouldn't want their whole family be fucking executed publicly. military in this situation needs to be effective and if brutality can awake awareness and caution, then it is a must-tool.
I am a 16 year old student. My school life is very difficult, and in an oppressive atmosphere, I have to study by recklessly. After school, I can't play, I go to an hagwon, and when I come back, I have to study again. I want to live a happy and worry-free life.
This is so interesting, it makes us understand a bit better the situation in Korea with students. Mistakes are the ones that brings us up, because we learn from them and that makes us better as people. It´s also important to be happy and mentally stable, the world is not going to end if you fail sometimes. It´s really impressive to see how they didn´t learned that and how materialistic the society is. I hope it changes in a future because we all deserve happiness.
the saddest thing is that nobody ever gives a shit about all the dead kids. They dont think it is a huge problem in the system. instead most of them label the dead teens as weak and work harder to preserve the system that is slowly killing even more youths. It is truly disgusting
sometimes. If you eat good you can pull of all-nighters. If you study like on average, 15 hours a day, then that's not good for you. your brain won't function.
It is already... and red bull is not strong one one of the strongest ones has 235 mg of caffein in it and maybe redbull has 60? sorry if you couldnt understand😂
I remember watching this when I was in middle school and thinking how can it be so difficult? Now that I've finished high school I'm thankful for the educational system in my county, I just feel sorry for these folks
I've fallen the entrance exam for three times to pass the best uni in my country Japan and these years I tried to study as much as I can. I was really worn out because of these days. But Korean students seems like having much tougher time than me. I think Asian examination culture is literally crazy.
Dayanara Hernandez My country’s education system is good only if you live in a wealthy area. I live in one of the most poorest areas in America. 60% of my neighborhood lives in poverty and my city is one of the most violent cities in the world. Where I’m from, you have to go through metal detectors and get patted down to enter school just to have a class with 55 kids in it with shitty education. I live in America by the way if you’re wondering. But I like my system more than the South Korean one. There’s no expectations on me. I wish we could switch schools for like a week just so you can see. Just so you can see Detroit Public Schools and I could go to South Korea
I’ve been to South Korea before (like a few years ago) and I was a pretty small kid, there weren’t many kids around in the street. But when I asked my mom where they were she told me that they’re usually studying inside and don’t have time to come outside. I felt bad, so I asked if we could buy some candy for them. I’m pretty sure I got jolly ranchers, lollipops and kit kats. Lots of kids started coming out at 8pm, and I think all the candy was gone by 8:10pm since everyone wanted some from the stress they’re having.
the fact that these kids cant even have leisure time away from their studies without people constantly reminding them about their future is heartbreaking.
Even their motivational mentality is screwed up. "What? You're tired, stressed, burned out, and suicidal? Don't worry! Keep working and you'll get there!" instead of: "It's not worth your health and well being"
I remember the Arabs and Asians at our college in Switzerland, Looking down on europeans, but I swear, asian girls had white lecturers. Who would pull them thru the courses, in exchange of sex. The Koreans didnt study much, went to the local casino, And the chinese stayed in their rooms , "studied" until dawn. (dont know what for). Whilst a lot of white students had a great time at the local pub, or other, The exam results were the same for all of us.Most of the students advanced to make a career, Beats studying in Korea any day,
@@gunjeed Hagwon school is actually very famous in Korea. The teachers who teach their earn money than normal teachers. In s. Korea, after their school hours, all the students go to this Hagwom school and the teachers teach them ways to cheat in exam. They will teach them how to do shortcuts and get away cheating if I m not wrong...
@@lunafringe10 the issue is more on evolutionary biology btw. It is even physically hurting to be such powerful and then being nice. Read the book "the winner effect" and u will know
As an Indian student I thought we had it bad, but watching this makes me sick to the stomach. No dreams, no aspirations just appearance and job security is sought after.
Still worse for us. Because they still are a developed and advanced nation. Even if I don't go to any college in Korea, look really bad, work at a factory there and get paid minimum wage, I'll be able to live very, very comfortably still. I'll get good enough food, good clothes, and a cheap flat. Now imagine being a minimum wage worker in India. Third world, developing, very low currency and minimum wage. I can't even pay for three daily meals a day with that money. Plus the biggest issue of RELIGION. The riots that are taking place in our country, if I belong to a controversial caste/religion (eg, muslim) I have a threat of Hindu goons behind me lmao. Subjectively, after reading about all countries, we still have it worst, maybe tied or second place to China. ://
I'm in the IBDP program at my school. This video makes me look like a lazy kid compared to South Korean students. May God bless their souls and give them the strength and endurance to continue.
@Saksham Shukla Yea I remember reading some studies that your happiness does get affected by income but up to a certain point. Anything above $7K/month doesn't really increase your happiness that much.
These comments from students are heartbreaking. I know this is easier said than done but if you can, convince your parent to send you abroad to study. You are smart, gather information about unis make a pitch if you have to because you truly do t need to lose your childhood to succeed! I can’t imagine what you’re going through but I can sympathise, if the above doesn’t work try your best, graduate and move somewhere else. And please, remember when you get older to break the cycle. Don’t inflict this torture onto your kids. Best of luck!
For me it’s this A: do better bitch B: Burden C: Not my child D: STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY F: …it’s because of your damn non-existent phone 👺 I’m gonna disown you
The fudge your parents are so good i just got an A,and my mom is like you still aint the topper stop giving that attitude youre nothing like your cousin,youll be a slave and be married to a servant later And that hurts but mom cant you see im trying- Just wanted to vent and now back to studies
I'm a Korean student. Now it's 3a.m, but I still have too much homework to do until tomorrow. To go school, I have to wake up at 7a.m. We have to sleep only 3-4 hours a day. After school, we have to go academy for 5hours. It's a very hard to do. Korean students don't have a dream, hope, and happiness. Nevertheless it's a very serious problem, Korea's education hasn't changed. Elementry school students have to learn high school's math, too.
Aye yo I hope u stay strong because I know everything will go great, but I'm just a TTV who just plays with no one watching me.....anyway have a good day/night.
@@woilah794 Replying to your second comment. In S. Korea, the smart ones learn everything in elementary school, and then study for the single test day for the next how many years. They study because unlike America and probably other European countries, Korea only has one college test on one day. That means that if you fail it, you are considered a failure, wasting an entire year just to wait and take the test again. Every job basically requires a college degree now, much like a highschool degree in America (GED as I think they are called). It's basically education bootcamp. No procrastinating or else you get essentially 0 sleep. And yet here I am..... fuuuuu
so now I can confirm that most high school kdramas are unreal and inaccurate i guess. when i watch coming of age movies or dramas i always feel like i am missing out and lonely because I don't relate to any of those dramas
I'm a Korean student and I'm 18. Me and my friends have to study really hard and have to push ourselves into our desk even when we are too exhausted. We obviously have to give up our time to sleep as well. Even our school teacher said we have to be a studying machine to survive This is a serious problem and it's really sad that this system isn't gonna change.
Téo Rychembusch yeah, I honestly would commit suicide if I was in this position. Used to have a 3.5 gpa, good grades and club involvement and I dropped all of it to enjoy an easier life of online school that feels great for my health and I will graduate early.(not saying it was something worth dieing over but life is so much more.)
That's why Norway and Finland are top of life education and less re-offending rate. 2% compared to USA which re-offending rate is 70% even though punishment and sentence and jails r harsh and unkind... 5 hours of school. Barless jails of luxury and better conditions than a house as a jail! But a better rate of safety and education and success. People forget that to thrive ...u NEED THAT BREAK AND LIKE A BATTERY .. U MUST RE CHARGE. TEACH HATE WITH LOVE NOT WITH THE SAME CRIME THERE FOR BEING A HYPOCRITICAL BEING. WAKE UP PEOPLE.
@@Smooth0vibrations I bet the jackass is more successful than u. Just like ur phone u hide behind . It uses a 🔋 . They need to recharge to work better for dummies like u.
@@obscured9414 lol keep in mind Finland is smaller than ONE single state out of 50 in the U.S. so less crime and more manageable education that can fit to everyones need is much easier there compared to ethnically diverse america and it's huge population.
@@obscured9414 I bet he is more successful than me, I'm an unemployed heroin addict only thing I do better than this jackass is play guitar and sing hee hee. Pray for me my survival rate is very low statistically speaking. Good luck out there mate
No wonder majority of kpop idols dropped out and just opted for pursuing becomin a singer, dancer, or rapper, either solo, or in a group. If this is how tough academics is for them, yeah Id rather find a way out. But then again, there's no guarantee either that youll be a famous kpop group, nor a guarantee to be internationally recognized, let alone barely any guarantee to debut. Plus the pressure of their beauty standards. Holy shit I hope their youths are fine 😭😭
PLEASE DON'T BE AFRAID OF MISTAKES🥺 It makes me so sad that they are dealing with such psychological pressure 🥺....the fact that she cries by only one mistake, concerns me like hell 🥺. I won't complain for my study schedule anymore cuz that's like just 5% of 10% ..... SENDING LOTS OF HUGS ND LUV TO ALL THE STUDENTS IN S.KOREA(all the ppl dealing with such pressure) FROM INDIA 🇮🇳.... FIGHTING ✊ YOU CAN DO IT.
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Experts: Students need 8 - 10 hours of sleep
Schools: 8 - 10 = -2
me: how about changing 8 '-' 10 into 8 '~' 10?
???: 8 ~ 10 = | 8 - 10 | = 2
'cause a~b equals to |a-b|
@@user-zr9dm5ro7g Actually. In this situation.
8-10 is very possible in reality. Which means -2 hours of sleep is possible, I've gone through it. It's difficult if you have your whole bloodline pressuring you
@@defaultset so how did you got -2 hrs of sleeping
@@user-zr9dm5ro7g I studied for a 200 question test and did a project at the same time because the teacher never gave us the deadline and suddenly said it's due tomorrow.
@@user-zr9dm5ro7g
Reverse sleeping
Student: Dies while studying because of exhaustion
Parents: Pathetic
Kostantinos Bardi That’s literally my mom 😢
I'm a sophomore and haven't studied a day in my life lol
@@angelsdusts same, i should start tho
@Kaneki Kunn Ok thanks, holy shit you've given me more useful life advice than my teachers in a single reply thank you. I'll definitely look into it
Oh if so so wanted to commit suicide why did they go to college and waste their parents money! How selfish!! Bla bla bla
-Society
No fucks given the poor person couldn't handle disappointing their family and themselves plus the academic pressure hence committed suicide
Lose childhood because you have to study for 15+ hours a day
Lose adult life because you have to work for 15+ hours a day
if i lived in south korea. My bare minimum is having free time.
@@StreetDrilla If lived in korea i would've probably taken my own life.
Don’t they study how over studying is inefficient?
I don't understand this world, they complain about kids being lazy, not going outside, etc. while we study for the whole day and we don't have time for a break. I already have 30+ home works this week.
and then regretting it in retirement
I am a Korean student, and there is something just as outrageous. Going to a good high school is considered as a huge respect; say you went to high school A, which is the best high school considered in our country. But then you graduate with the highest grades and then you decide enter college B, which is the second best college in the country. Guess what? You're considered a failure.
bruh that's tough....Korea is really different from what they portray in their pop culture. I feel sleepy just looking at the cover of my books
I hope ur next generation has it better
WHAAT
@@hassaankhanniazi5217 yo you a bangladeshi?
@@shayaankabir7302 no
I thought North Korea was supposed to be the depressing one.
Rana Amir Both are bad in their own ways.
Lmao 😂
It’s bad everywhere fuck this life
I heard Japan was the one
I saw an interview of a north korean refugee who said that he never felt suicidal until he came to south korea and tried to keep up with his peers in college
There is no comparison to be honest..north Korea you are already indoctrinated and brainwashed into living a shitty life unless you are part of that 1 percent to there...and forced to work god knows how many hours of manual labor or whatever the fuck they do there
"Just one wrong answer in the CSAT exam can mean success or failure in life."
*Take that in*
That's with most asian éducation systems this isn't JUST Korea
It's like this everywhere
Only korens are more known because western people love going there and stuff I guess.
But students are dying everywhere and we study what you guys study in college in high school and there's only 0.06% success rate
@@77l96 because it is
@@77l96 no study no job
@@77l96 you sure? Pretty sure you need to get some form of education or a collage degree.
@@77l96 and no they do not want to be janitors or anything of low income
I'm Korean and in Seoul there is something called the 8 areas of Kangnam, which the most prestigious schools are located, and studying there literally gives depression to everyone. Their status is valued by how you are more superior to the others. To get the highest grade, you have to be in the 4 percent of all students. For example, 96 out of a total of 100 is an excellent score, yet if the 4 percent of all students managed to get a 100, and the next percentage which is 7% gets a 98, the next 11% gets a 97, you can get a grade 4, which is a grade that is actually impossible to go to a good college. Also, Koreans don't get a chance to see the exam(수능,which is the korean version of SAT/ACT) multiple times, so your life depends on that one exam. All the studying you did is meaningless if you screw it up that one time. It's sad I'm actually living in this judgemental country. They even look down on you if your major isn't related to science/engineering/math. It's hard for people like me who want to major in literature or the social arts.
It's a shame, I hope things get better for you. It angers me to see you guys go through this mess. The saddest part of it is the acceptance like you said.
I'm an American myself, but I don't like how judgmental society as a whole is. I sympathize with you all because I went to elite American schools, although there is no comparison I have a small taste of what you go through. I'd never judge someone because they passed or failed one exam.
8학군이 8개의 공간이 아니라 그냥 서울을 여러 학군으로 나눠 뒀는데 그중 강남서초 학군이 8번째 학군이어서 8학군 입니다
I hope you can break this and follow your dream! I really concerned about this! I want to learn the Korean language and live in Soujt Korea. But I see there is so much pressure studying or even working there. BUT I do not want a life like that. But my dream is to learn the language and at least visit the country. I find your country a good and productive country. BUt I am afraid of their system. I think I should look for another dream. I am kinda sad but what I do? I do not even know what to do or what career to choose.
Damn!! That's exactly same as gaokao , I think that's because of the historic connect,ideologies and lot of other things in common, including the education system.
Here also people share the same mindset :'-)
Science = brilliant student
Commerce = average student
Arts = poor student
When I'm older, I'd rather have "C" kids who are confident and eager to explore a variety of subjects than those with accolades in a variety of areas and straight A's who are crying every night over a 90% grade.
thank you.
I think you’ll be a great mother, academic pressure is a reason why my mental health isn’t great, so I hope people like you can change that for their kids :)
No no no! You just don't get it! Getting A's is very important. You must be the best of the best and not accept mediocre scores because that won't bring you much success in the world and the workforce . I study up to 12 hours a day and I love it... Well I'm used to it now
@@Aj-me8mo You still do it?
@@Aj-me8mo
Well, then perhaps you benefit in this type of format, which is great! 👍
However, not everyone can do it in this way. For example, some people would rather have young kids stay inside to learn.
However, much of the modern workforce requires a hand on approach. Kids, especially active ones, may benefit from exploratory learning by being outside for instance.
Obviously, it’s far from perfect, but maybe learning could be take a varied approach.
It would be better to emphasize personal health as well as its integral to learning and strength.
“In a survey about 50% of teenagers thought about suicide.”
Actually wth
Considering how in the United States, a large amount of people I've talked too (and myself included) have seriously contemplated suicide at least once, it doesn't surprise me as much as it should to hear that another country has a similar situation. Though how many actually carry it out here is probably much lower, and in my personal experience is probably because my high school at least was actually rather nice.
@@314rft 50% is only the ones that ADMITTED to a survey... imagine the amount that didn't. We may never know.
Lol it's probably actually closer to 90%
@@mrsir3658 God knows tbh, it could be 90, could be 80, or could just be 50 if they're lucky.
The Jedi Sentinels I don’t blame them
i'm here taking a 2 hour break after reading one sentence from my math textbook
😂😂😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💯
i take a nap after reading one page of physics book
LOL..😅😂😂
😂😂😂
Dont worry universities are scams
"Good Marriage"
Lmao I don't recall studying in school on how to be a good husband
😂
If you didn't really get it: It is a class thing. People from upper classes usually have 'good jobs' that is achieved only through being a top student. Upper class people have a circle of friends with similar jobs and dating someone in those circles is easier ( sometimes only possible)if you are a part of it. If dating leads to marriage then you both are economically stable( to say the least) and also, ensure a good future for your child.
This is only the theory from what I have observed and not my personal views. As usually in Asian countries( and I mean all) the class matters alot. So people tend to choose partners who are in same or similar socio-economic position.Even Cinderella would have to study here till death to ensure she gets married to prince. No fairytales. 🙃
@@rmsleftpinkiestoenail6771 Well it really is a tragedy how big of an emphasis is put in quite frankly a shit school system.
I live in an Asian country and the peer pressure I felt as a student to get into a good university is suffocating.
From what I've seen, most parents knows that what is being taught in school is a complete waste of time, and yet everything is built around the system. Life has become a series of levels, where you need to complete one to move on to another. And in Asian countries in particular, marriage is an absolute must.
I told my dad once that I don't want to get married and he thought I was crazy 😂
This tension between the individual and societal expectation will only create couples who doesn't love each other, who doesn't understand how to treat another person.
I think it's more a cultural thing.Oh, and I do think that we need relationship classes in school
@@derkleinejude1873are you living in India cuz i have parent with exactly same mindset like you
I get pushed by my mother to be like this. My cousin works so hard on her school work that her hair is graying, she looks old and needs a therapist to help her with her stress. My mother compares me to her asking me why I can't be like her even though I'm at the top of my classes.
I couldn’t survive in south korien
@CKS1949 shes 16.
@@Tetris521 what.
the.
FUCK.
@@Tetris521 I hope you are joking
@@silentmaniac3626 im not.
Now, I understand why most of korean students prefer to study abroad.
Studying in the UK after finishing that routine when I was 15. Seriously, even though I didnt work as hard as I used to in SK, got the first place in school and received an offer from Cambridge. Feel like it was not that difficult for me to get to Cambridge, though it's one of the most prestigious unis in the world and incomparable to any other Korean universities. Tbh going to top Korean unis would be much harder than any other top unis in the world.
@@TK-pl4jw in korea you work so hard just to get into some 3rd rate university or community college.
@@idontknowagoodname3015 Cuz that was the best at that time.
Pretty similar in Turkish collage exam i gave my last three years for going to a top univercity in country. Sad reality is even the best of the best univercity even if you can be first in 4 million student it is still pretty bad one compare to us and europe collages. Even i wanna kill myself i cant stop studing, i want to do good stuf in future. I wish i could go to an ivy league univercity like you but i dont have anything to put in my resume other than reading a lot.
@@CrossbowmcChicken do not think of killing yourself, life is changing constantly, you will know how to be happy if you start making decisions for yourself.
The fact that they compare sleep to candy is insane.
XD Bro we are lucky we are not from South Korea huh
Sleep is a basic human need 🤫
Even a turtle is shocked in that comparison.
I'm literally up at 1 AM rn. It's a bad habit idk how to break 😞
@@blu-rae864 I’m horrible at going to bed at a decent hour. Just try and get 8 hours of sleep whenever you can if you can’t do that aim for 7. And if you’re really tired and are able to take a nap in the afternoon. I do that all the time.
As a Indian student, I think the feeling of being at top of everyone feels good. but it also brings a lot of responsibilities. for example Most of the top-ranking students especially during the board exams. they have the fear of their position on the board being stolen by another student so to defend the title they work really really hard both day and night. some students study all night. so I think there should be some change in the Indian education system.
Yeah. People give a lot of pressure even if you're at the top ! You need to study hard whatever it is.
There is soo much competition. Indian education system has to be one of the worst things ever.
After seeing this video, I realised indian education system is not that bad in terms of pressure😅. But still a lot of improvement is required.
i experienced the same in my primary school but now since I am more human I suck a bit more yeah most countries ed system is FUCKED UP
@@vquiz2719 depends where you are form in delhi it's everything like this and more. My friends used to pull all nighters many times a month. They have school, tuitions, online learning and coaching. Not very different
Student forced to memorize the entire book: "I did it, please let me sleep"
Parents: "Excellent. Now recite it backwards."
Imagine doing all this just to be turned into a corporate slave. Yeah, no.
Well I am not defending this education system but the students who will perform well will get very high salaries so I don't get how they will become corporate slaves.
@@kaavi1391 Because they are working stupid amounts to get a corporate job at the end of it. That is no reward eventhough they will get payed a lot. To most this is not worth it.
@@kaavi1391 They earn those high salaries by slaving for corporate. No amount of money justifies throwing your life away.
@@kaavi1391 Among Korean corporations, Samsung's electronics department is one of the most hardest to get in. They are well known for paying you well but notorious for their working hours. You literally only have time to sleep, eat, and work (maybe... just maybe an hour of free time per day). You have to work on weekends often too. Yea I would categorize that as corporate slaves. A lot of big corporations are also like that in Korea. You usually don't get overtime pay.
@@kaavi1391 money doesn't amount to happiness it helps but id rather be poor and happy than rich and depressed there's no point in money if you cant live to enjoy it
How to turn humans into machines.
Let's make an A.I overlord
Both Korean countries have their own torture techniques
They think they will become free after that torturous exam. In fact, they are molded into perfect corporate slaves, working 80 to 100 hours a week, working for a salary because they never acquired enough character development to disrupt the system and create something on their own in the free market. A capitalistic dream for any employer, a pure nightmare for any employee.
Bro. Thats from Amercain standards. Consider it from different perspectives. America's education is lowsy compared to other countries such as Japan, Korea , finland.
@@trim8684 I wish mine was lousy like that as well then
6:52 'South Korean education is the envy of the world' umm.... no. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy
my exact thoughts! i was surprised when i heard it
I rather live in the Guantánamo Bay as a prisoner.
I'd rather be a sloth
No seriously who does??? I’m a south korean student, scheduled for a korean SAT next week, and so excited to think I’m finally gEtTinG tHe FcK OuT oF hEre
@@user-bn6bk6lw9c all of youths these days think like you?
Why isn t there some changes
I was born in the US and moved to S. korea. I'm currently 16 and living in a pretty competitive area. What is shown in this video is absolutely true, and I'd even say reality is much worse then what's shown in this video. Students study atleast 3 hours and max 10 hours a day (not including school time). A 13 year old in my school commit suicide because she didn't think she was good enough. But what's sad is that she was actually really really smart, always being in the top.
So sad . Youths are killed for no reason .South Korean students must take actions gyes wake up before being it helll
What's the point of having money if you're such depressed to the point of suicide. Money is useless when your life is worth nothing.
@Anti Toxic
That is so relatable for me. My school doesn't cause me stress the way these schools do, but I'm depressed for a totally different reason.. I'm a full out REBEL and I tend to question the rules and authority. But the thing is, I go to an extremely religious school so if I express my mind, I can get *expelled* and this would ruin my future in my community.. So I have to bottle up all my opinions and save them till I'm older. And it is SO hard, it makes me depressed.. I just want to run away..
So my parents think that getting me broadway tickets and the best luxuries will make me happy. But it doesn't. Only Freedom will...
True
just the nature of Asian society its what makes their societies rich and successful, though it comes at the cost of most of there lives being a constant struggle but that's life so there is no point in resisting it.
@@milespennington5255
There is a point resisting it. Because we can change that world. The economy may be booming, but it's at the expense of the Lives of teenagers just like me. Youth, are probably THE MOST important asset to civilization. To treat us like this is just cruel.
My point is, we need to loosen up on these rules. We need children, teens, and young adults to be encouraged to Question the rules. Don't try to be perfect because "perfect" doesn't exist. But for some stupid reason we still try to be perfect, only to be accepted. The world I envision is a world where we'd be brave. Ask questions. Take risks. Make mistakes. Fail. Learn. And Prosper.
@@schnitzelberry A small amount of the teenage population are committing suicide compared to the general population so it will only have a small amount of impact compared to the befits that this high pressure culture produces for the society economically. this is how it is seen by wider Asian society so no one will change it. i agree it is sick but government and general society see the population as disposable thats just human nature and its disturbing.
Who else is watching this instead of studying.
This boi right here.
Yes
This young women here
you caught me.. should be studying for SAT, but i'm just trying to kill time so I can say its too late to study!
Hehe
There's nothing scarier than the fact that they're conditioned to think that this is normal. There's no drive, it's just routine year after year, which is something I'm scared of even though I'm way more privileged to even have free time.
Koreans are like this, outside of school too. We are just extremely competitive in every aspect of life, with extremely high standards for literally everything. That's why we have to work that much harder. I don't approve of it, but that's my experience in day-to-day. It's competitive in every thing we do.
@@estherkang I really couldnt imagine that kind of stress every day, and I have only respect for people like you who can somehow handle it.
The reasons Korean students are so 'competitive' are education system, unreasonable society expectation, pressure from parents,etc. It's NOT inherent. It's a made characteristic. And don't talk like this is some laughable, non-serious matter.
@@user-zr8wf1rq5p when was I ever joking about this? Of course its serious and its messed up
As a college Student, I spend more time dealing with anxiety, depression, and studying and if my grades fall so does my mood and on top of that I have to hide it from my family. I literally cry at night
I feel you bro.
Please get help. Don't hide it. You're gonna regret it 😟
I feel you brother
South Korea's education system gave me depression.
... lets make a change! Education should be about finding your happiness in life.
@ ... isnt school prepare our lifes in the future? Isnt our life supposed to be happy? Why are so many people committing suicide because of school? Thats why i said education should be about finding your happiness.. idk, maybe following the education system to the core at school will most likely make me a factory worker. What school doing is just craming as much information as they can into our heads. It's not like we'll remember it or it'll be useful in the future, but yknow just memorize it lol. Maybe school should focus more on students talents and passion rather than just focusing on mathematics?? Idk who knows? I could be wrong
@@grassfield5177 Education should be more on practical thinking, survival skills, demonstrate the essence of learning for your passion, not for the sake of grades.
@@grassfield5177 if you always expect to be "happy" you're just saying you can't face challenges in life because you only want to be comfortable.
@@khakikohii ... exactly. I never said grades are important???
Meanwhile in the Philippines, as a teacher I encountered students playing mobile legends during class and when I call them out they have the audacity to say, just one last game sir.
Lol.....in my case our teacher confiscated our phones and we can only get it back from our principal. That's the consequence for the first offense.
Hahahaha legend!
@@k-studio8112 I think that's what every teacher should do
Wait phones are not allowed in schools. A lot of schools in the philippines forbid bringing phones
Weeblackie bruh thats just rude
I'm a Korean teenager, I am chasing my dream, I found out earlier that studying isn't the goal of life. It's just that I need to be happy and spend my time wisely in my life.
Good for you young man, maybe a carrer in the forces or police would do you good
Proud of you. Fighting!
Good for you, pal! You deserve to live your life to the fullest! 😁👍🏻
As a fellow Korean, I really hope you have achieved your dream. You are very wise to figure that out in a system that brainwashes you to believe the complete opposite.
I had 2 genius friends during my senior year. Today he's a cashier and the other is a farmer.
I had another friend that was involved in gang, now he has his own IT company. Life is weird of course.
are they all happy? with their jobs and their lives? (curious question)
@@wehyehyehye8104 the IT guy seems happy with his life, he's rich and travel a lot. Can't say same thing about the others.
15 hours a day? They’re just kids that’s taking away years of their childhood.
Its ridiculous, as a comment some few above yours explained that forcing education like this just doesn’t work, the greatest mathematicians, scientists all had a passion for their subject and a lot grew up poor without access to knowledge but when they were able learn, they were passionate about it. They also probably didn’t spend 15 hours a day on studying, its not healthy and thats why a lot of the kids who make it through here have mega depression and anxiety
If i spelt stuff wrong im sorry, im form Poland
Meanwhile I'm over here in Canada in gr 12 and I've spend 44 days of my life watching tv shows lol
(like, adding everything up- not 44 days in a row obviously)
This video seriously motivates me to study harder
@@mikoajh2747 I have a feeling that you were once a rebellious teen.
You’d wonder why North Korea hasn’t done this yet 🇰🇵👀
@@windowsxp4853 Tbh maybe because they need to stop shutting themselves off from the world and fix their starvation problem first
No joke, I’m s. Korean and I feel like they only care about us when we die :/
sad korean hours 😥😥
Rain RAINBOW WORD :(
hang in there pls dont let it get to you!
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I'm sorry about that. If you need to talk to someone, you're welcome to talk to me. Nobody should feel like they are uncared for.
I graduated from singapore schools and university. All I can is that this video make me feel like I'm not alone 🥲
The fight so hard to “get to the top”, only to find out it’s completely meaningless. -d. tarver
Everything is meaningless.
Are you guys Nihilists? Because I understand what it’s like to feel that everything is meaningless.
@@rtobar8058 Yes, I am. Life will become so easy when you start seeing things that way.
what a great plan to drive the youth to exhaustion before they've even begun living the adult life.
herpsenderpsen
Not to mention the youth population becoming lower;
because of most of young people didn't want to live that pointless robot life
The main issue isn't suicide though, its a problem but poses no real existential threat to the existence of the nation. The real issue is the constant scrambling for academic achievement leaves young adults with very inept interpersonal skills/ time for personal relationships leading to record breaking low birth rates. These birth rates will first strain the economy by putting the burden of looking after an ever increasingly aging population on an increasingly diminishing workforce. If not its not changed soon the south Korean government itself predict the nation will simply no longer exist in 700 years time. granted 700 years is plenty of anything to happen but its still a pretty surprising statistic given how rapidly the world population is growing in general.
They study 15 hours a day so they can go to college and get a job where they work 16 hours a day.
Yea so they can die and keep the population down and the "succesful" ones that do survive benefit the economy. Crafty...
Brenda Jameson no they spend 16 hours a day in school 6 days a week.
Asian grading scale:
A:average
B:broomstick
C: can’t eat dinner
D: don’t come home
F: find a new family
Um....not really
Zasrah Haque it’s a joke, dumbass. Laugh or leave.
honestly broomstick doesnt sound too bad. i want to be able to fly
@@avocado3-in-182 Um ok? Cuz like some stupid people think "Asia," has only China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and such, and completely forget West and the Indian Subcontinent of Asia "dumbass"
There's no E grade? Hmm. Is it only for my country?
Mental Health always comes first. I've tried the force myself to do things approach and it never makes me happy. If you need to take a break then take a break.
Well said.
AMEN.
When I was a sophomore in college I was roommates with a Korean lady (she was 25) who was also attending my university. She was from the upper class in Korea. She told me that of some of her former classmates set themselves on fire after failing the university entrance exam. She herself was beaten every night by her mother to study all night to get As. I was 18 at the time and this was back in 1981. I had never heard of that I was in shok hearing such things!
finland: *3 hrs of school a day highest gpa world wide*
everywhere else: *ocean of work*
Its 4-5 hours
Sari Parkkinen that’s still good, I have 8 hours of school 😞
Asians dont understand that. I worked there, I know,
@Lukas because they focus on an individual craft, or rather a subject they excell with passion. They are not bombarded with 16 subjects like us but rather pursue the subject of their choosing. For example if you are good at math but bad at history, then you will choose a class focused on math and vice versa.
@Lukas yes, i know. Should have pointed that out.
When students sleep in class:
Korean Patrols: _a grab on the shoulder to wake up students nicely_
American teachers: *so you have chosen...death*
Serbian teachers:Get the fuck out of my class room and hits him on the way out of the class with hes wepon of choice.
Pakistani teaches: *doesn't give a fuck cuz the kids already in his grave*
Lol 😂 so true
Canada: I’ll let them sleep...
not even a second later
*get the fuck up*
(Grave-digging noise intensifies)
As a person who is living in Korea, this is really sad. The pressure from the parents to their child to study excessively from a young age is extreme. These children, if they don’t meet up to the expectations of their parent’s, get very stressed because of the scolding they will receive. They should be sleeping and learning more valuable things instead of solely investing their lives in academics from grade 1 to 12. I hope this situation improves any time soon.
Honestly, from a outsider perspective I think it’s insane. I really could never do it would be so hard for me to even do this routine for one day. I really feel for these kids like I only go to school from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm it’s like nothing compared to what they have everyday
Now I understand why those Korean journalism students were always so happy during my classes here in Mexico.
Every other place in the world: "Failure is the key to succes."
South-Korea: "We don't do that here."
That's the entire Asian, coming from an Asian
@@aori583 Well, Asia is not only Korea, y'know? I'm an Asian myself but I do teach myself that failure is something that happens and that it could teach you as well. I don't overwork myself nor do my parents pushed me so hard on my studies. What my parents only say is that "It's not that I really want you to stand out and be part of the top in your school. We just want you to live and happy life in your school without getting in any trouble. And maybe put some bit of effort in your studies and projects as well because private school cost alot as heck." Yes, my parents indeed put me in private school since I'm now a highschooler, and yes, the school do put me pressures but not as worse as the Koreans ones (maybe). But even tho so, I pretty much get the point on how Asian parents really want their kids to be the best, but fortunetly, my parents isn't like that because they already experienced crazy shits and they pretty much know that even without college, they can still find a decent job and earn decent money.
@@azon7266 I'm a high schooler as well. But it seems that our family and circumstances are different. Me, my friends, relatives etc are put through lot of pressure as a student even sometimes as an adult "just to save face"
@@aori583 I feel sad and maybe share the same pain with you because my other relatives do pressure us as well to save their face (except for my parents of course). But that doesn't excuse that all of the Asia is like that. But still, I feel sorry for you if that pressure really is too much for you and I hope that you could go through any problems and have a good day as well. ^.^
@@azon7266 my parents is also like ur parents.my parents don't push me at all for studies. I have seen my cousin's parents who always push their children to be a topper. But my mom and dad not like them, they don't say to me study so hard,they don't put any pressure on me that u have to take above 80marks. When i got result of my public exam i was disappointed after seeing my percentage, i got less percentage than i expected. I was so upset for few days,my amma(mom) said don't worry and don't be upset percentage is not everything, u try in 2nd puc public exam.
So she's one of the top 5 students in her school and the mom still feels like saying "I feel torn because my daughter's grades don't improve"
You got mixed up there. It’s a different daughter
Yeah i do well in school so i cant improve much since I'm already up so high it increases in difficulty the first 90 percent on a test is just as hard as the last 10 percent
@@drago5819 gahaha shhh all asians look the same one way or another.
@@drago5819 oxnuogbhab8€&#°[6j
Oh yeah when you go to the real class of toppers(institute classes or cram school as you would know) you feel like you are just a normal kid. I was on top 5th list of school as well but when I went to the institute everyone was like 1-10 top students of their respective schools. Most of them more exceptional than you. You really won't care about how well you did in school cuz it doesn't matter there. You will need to prove in that class that you the top, which is like hella difficult than you could ever imagine.
the sad thing is they probably wont use a lot of the things theyre learning
School in a nutshell
Shhhh. Don't tell them.
15:19 this man waking students up seems to be doing it in such a supportive way ngl
He has a heart
to be fair ITS HIS ONLY JOB
“10-19 year olds.”
The fact that a 10 is thinking about committing suicide is really sad
Welcome to the future. Where even 10 year olds have lost the will to live.
Edit: This comment is half a year old and just for your info I'm still alive
@@qwertyuioplkmjnhbgvfcdxsza omg are you serious?!! tbh I’ve had suicidal thoughts since about 8-9 but it only got really bad when I hit age 12, I didn’t think that this was very common and just thought I was different, I hope ur doing better and if you need someone to talk to you can talk to me, ik it’s hard but just try to live on
@@qwertyuioplkmjnhbgvfcdxsza I'm here for you :)
@@qwertyuioplkmjnhbgvfcdxsza I have lost my hope in humanity even more. Some sick f*cks can make a person not even a decade old suicidal.
Yup thats me lol, i was suicidal in 2nd grade LMFAO
mistakes aren’t BAD. mistakes are the gateways to growth. the fact that she cries when she makes a mistake while studying really concerns me
And the government still wonder why their country is falling
Even the most successful people have made mistakes. But what makes them different is that you learn from the mistake and move on, not dread it.
It even concerns me about her future children if she has children
@@gigachad141 That's what the education system does. It brainwashes the children into thinking the adults are the ones who know everything and we should just follow their instructions.
You learn more from your mistakes than your successes.
15:48 That breaks my heart. Pure exhaustion and deprived from passion. As a 24 year old who takes time in education (dropping out, transferring, changing majors), I would be in a far worse mental state to be under their form of pressure.
I laughed hard when the teacher was massaging the student's shoulders. at the same time, it's disheartening to see that people think that THIS is life.
The poor kids who have dyslexia and other learning struggles :(
While this video is about South Korea, I can't even IMAGINE what living with dyslexia is like in Japan, with their 3 alphabets and kanji and the like.
That must be at least one definition of actual hell right there.
@@nicoislazy They speak Japanese, but there are 3 different alphabet systems for writing which makes things a bit complicated, it's like having 3 ways to spell sandwich in English.
I've dyslexia when I was kids but I still have desire to learn although Malaysian education more worst than Korean belive me Malaysian education is boring but the but education is good
@@Channel-xt1hy Same as Indonesian education system, especially in online class. Spam assignment, and no real learning. But, looking at South Korea right now, maybe Indonesian education system is not so bad. Still bad, but not worst.
@@nicoislazy
My friend is both missing one eye AND dyslexic. She's studying Japanese because she thinks that the smaller number of symbols per word makes it easier to read, when compared to Latin-based scripts such as English.
Edit: grammer
South Korea's grading system in a nutshell:
A+: average, barely
A: astronomically poor performance
B: banishment from home
C: càpital pùnishment
Last year on my 8th grade I sat for the state exam. I got A+ but not a scholarship, my mom was so mad it was hurtful and surprising. So, sadly, this system is not only in South Korea... although it's more apparent over there.
@@aori583 that sucks. Your mom should've been grateful you got at least an A+. Which is something I couldn't even come close to....
A+ is the highest in my country.
Best of luck for your future!
D: Death Penalty
@@tyrell7693 capital punishment is the death penalty
I'm s.korean and that's accurate
Korean kid: "Ok, I'm just going to take a few minutes to relax and listen to music".
The music: 24:25
Lmao
Urgh!This is pure torture 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Respect for this students who worked so hard. I can't even get into their pace. But still, I'm somehow relieve that I've enjoyed my elementary and high school years with fond memories and I've got into a great university in college now. I hope these students now are doing good.
I think education is important, but not for the cost of mental and physical health.
hgffize behave and show some manners, when you talk to strangers. Otherwise you'll be reported.
Yes it should be a triangle, physical mental educational. That's a healthy person.
Academic education is a waste of time. Half of what you died to learn on school and universities you won't apply on later life.
Sarah - Very well said! Students need balance.
Jamez Robertz and less rules
"Good results in school result in a good marriage."
Wait... what?
you have to realize that's the lie they have to sell or otherwise the whole industry falls apart. they have to sell the idea hard into your brain that school good marriage bad. and that pedos should go to jail.
its never about learning. its about indoctrinating.
@@komocakeps527 I agree that indoctrination remains a thing. Nowadays through mass media: magazines, television, streaming services, social media with instant millisecond worldwide speeds through fibreglass network connections, billboards, instant ads playing on online articles & blogs, etc.
It's even more easy in a sense to indoctrinate people then only a mere few decades ago.
The fact people don't recognize it as such, is actually a sign that it indeed might be indoctrination.
@@komocakeps527 it is very true for some of them. My Korean friend told me too. Basically in Korea the most common way to find a gf or bf is to be introduced to each other by friends. So friends suggest someone they know and one of the first questions is 'what uni does she / he goes to" and it has to be same league or higher than the other persons. Or they wouldn't even go on a date. Of course its not true for all Koreans . But it definitely is a real thing. Good education increases your status and chances to marry well.
this comes the idea of
people marry the same or higher status of oneself
that was one of the main things why my brother left home to live alone from HS year 3 (which is grade 12 in Canda iirc)
my dad kept saying "you need to go to Seoul U so you can marry someone who went to Seoul U as well. so you can have a good marriage since both of you are well educated. and when my brother brought his GF and friends, he asked them their grades first.
that being said, after my brother left home, my parents and I went to Canada for education, ever since then they've been mellow about this whole thing after seeing Korea's mentality is shit after experiencing Canadian education and stuff.
that’s not how life works :/
Damn, south Korea is even more tough and here in my country we complain about academic stress which is nothing compared to South Korea academic stress.
Where are you from
I'd assume he's from a western country (like the US, the UK, Canada, or some western European country) as most people commenting on RUclips are.
Korea is so successful because of their work ethic, but they aren't a very creative country. Which traps the non-academic into a suicidal pit. Time to start encouraging students to write stories, make paintings, write music and make films. You need to give an avenue for people to express themselves and innovate. Those kids commiting suicide might have not fit the academic mold, but they may have fit an artistic one! Keep creating avenues! Nothing wrong with hard work, but if one has no interest in their work, it will only lead to death and depression.
The education system in Korea is designed to be industrious, it will never change, some analysts in Korea have said it will take more than a 100 years to change the closed minds of Koreans
what do u mean its not a creative country? it is
@@angel-tq8gn i don't think so. Look at the animation industry in korea for example compared to japan. Korea just works on american and japanese products rather than making their own.
@@jaypivot1191 its creative in other ways not just animation..?? do u think anime is the only way of being creative pls what a weeb look up the definition of creative for me.
@@angel-tq8gnI used animation as an example. Name me an industry that korea is creative in. Its main industries are manufacturing. Microchipping, ship building, electronics, and car manufacturing. All modelled off of other country's industries. Same with the political system and economic systems that are based off of the United States. There is k-pop and k-dramas but even then they are mostly recycling tried and true plot line or musical themes with a cast or song group that must fit the beauty standards of the society or receive plastic surgury to fit the mold. Korea has a very exacting beauty standard down to exact height (180cm) and double eyelids. Korea has a long way to go, and it does not yet nurture creativity or difference. Not in its school systems or its society.
The only exception is film. Otherwise Korea is a very rigid society that doesn't allow difference. A very conservative country that shuns industries that don't obviously make money (the creative ones). The fact that filmmakers come out of that system is accidental more than intentional.
Lastly, it has mandatory military service. So please tell me, in what way is korea creative?
Student hangs himself
Parents “he couldn’t even tie the rope properly”
Inb4 the "not funny" comments show up.
True
Those parents are never satisfied they always expect “ better “
Good Girl it’s the same with my Vietnamese parents (also from Asia). I say “look mom, I got all A’s” or “Hey mom, i got accepted into our school group!” Then she says that I could’ve done that more often. Now I’m failing.
ii_bubblegum / kuki shit hurts in the gut tbh.
Plastic surgery shouldn't be part of a consideration in a job
Yes dude i mean wtf i think it only happens in s korea
Plastic surgery isn’t considered in a job. It’s the looks of the person. And also, it doesn’t only happens in s. korea, it happens in other places in the world too. Mostly the places where you need to submit a picture of yourself on your resume. Take Perú for an example
@@existenceisafarce._.172 I heard that now a days interviews are heard without seeing the face of the interviewee
Existenceisafarce._. In the kpop industry they pressure the idols to get plastic surgery and it’s horrible because they will want more because the want to be prettier
I agree but the sad truth is looks are often linked to success
I am a Korean who had spent my childhood in the US, South Korea and other country. I DO NOT want to raise a child in SK. I would never let my child go through what students in SK are going through.
Also, November is when the Korean SAT is held. During these times, apartments and buildings make sure they lock the door to the roof because many students fall and die.
At the beginning of the video, it seemed like a motivational song to boost morale. But when it was played again at the end, it felt bone chilling and scary
I agree the chill deeply penetrated the tender marrow of my brittled calcium deficient bones. 24:26
It’s like the people who created the exam took the joke of Asians being very smart too seriously
I'm from Asia. This stereotype probably exists bc our curriculum is much more different than the curriculum in the West and some European countries. I'd talk to foreigners and often times the topics we studied in 9th grade are the topics they're studying at what seems to be 11th grade in their country, at least according to them. That and the overwhelming pressure your parents put on you to be successful, but at the same time balance extracurricular activities and chores. I'm sure not all Asians can relate to this, but my friends and I constantly oof because of our parent's expectations. lol 👁️👄👁️
Edit: Academic wise, our passing grade is 85%, but when it comes to my family I need to get at least a 90%. 👁️👄👁️
I’m from Asia they give like a pile of homework with a maximum with 3 test each week
Edit:sry I meant 3 test a day
I’m part of it
@weeby weeb how is it for
Well it ain’t all jokes man, I wish it were, you’re funny
“Failure is not an option”. Imagine being a human.
They should switch it to "Failure is an option, but don't get used to it"
i feel like whether they fail or not, some are gonna die.
@@itsurboidonnie Everyone's gonna die. The question is, what's worth dying for?
@@doppelminds1040 atp, it's either nothing or everything.
of course, they dont want you to think like a human either. they just want a mindless drone that will be able to do the work reliably, not a person.
I initially thought this kind of study pressure is only in China. Now, I’ve leaned that it’s everywhere in East Asia and India.
This is downright depressing
I guess Korea is not a place for people easily susceptible to depression. You'd have to be a real tough cookie to at least make it to adulthood
Damn. I just realised even after sitting for this damn exam, the men still have to go to the military.
Their military is relatively brutal, too. Plenty of hazing because there is a steady supply of people who don't belong in the military.
@@RsRj-qd2cg oh, yeah, the South Korean Marines are on some other shit.
@@RsRj-qd2cg yeah, you know there is this fat fuck north above with 23 million other people in the country, 90% of them are pure fanatics and 100% would go fight anytime than say anything in their defences, because they wouldn't want their whole family be fucking executed publicly. military in this situation needs to be effective and if brutality can awake awareness and caution, then it is a must-tool.
@@mr_metal. lmaooo 🤣
Gurguit Gud bruh moment
Student: Dies
Mom: IT'S BECAUSE OF THAT PHONE
Nah:more like it's because of the fan
@@kurtoshi38 If you had only become a doctor you'd be able to afford a fan
@@kurtoshi38 Twas a joke mate
Damn,so true. You are definitely from China ,heard that in China for so many times when I went there and talked with some students. Always phones.
@@lesleylee3755 I am from China Lmao
I am a 16 year old student. My school life is very difficult, and in an oppressive atmosphere, I have to study by recklessly. After school, I can't play, I go to an hagwon, and when I come back, I have to study again. I want to live a happy and worry-free life.
Korean here born in USA immigrant Korean parents beat me up a lot, I'm also sad I get no freedom
@@yoleeisbored let's do our best!!
You have super good passport move to west...
This is so interesting, it makes us understand a bit better the situation in Korea with students. Mistakes are the ones that brings us up, because we learn from them and that makes us better as people. It´s also important to be happy and mentally stable, the world is not going to end if you fail sometimes. It´s really impressive to see how they didn´t learned that and how materialistic the society is. I hope it changes in a future because we all deserve happiness.
the saddest thing is that nobody ever gives a shit about all the dead kids. They dont think it is a huge problem in the system. instead most of them label the dead teens as weak and work harder to preserve the system that is slowly killing even more youths. It is truly disgusting
문민곤
And than comes the population crisis; I heard the suicide rates are way off the normal
문민곤 that's so fucking true
study 15 hours a day? how is that possible? that is very unhealthy. you need to take breaks. your brain won't function if you don't rest enough.
musicalman somehow it is possible. Sometimes we study 24 hours straight if theres an important exam
sometimes. If you eat good you can pull of all-nighters. If you study like on average, 15 hours a day, then that's not good for you. your brain won't function.
Seeing the students sleeping in the classroom low key made me want to cry because I see how tired and burnt out they are..
In my school it's not so different.. And I live in America :(
You would cry a lot if you saw me then because i sleep almost every day at the first 2 hours ( mathematics) because of boredom
tired and burnt out of overnight online game...
@@loyalty266 I see my friend chose math. I feel your pain.
@@edwin7788 Ah yes, a tinge of racism.
Student: Memorizes periodic table at 11
Parents: He could've done it when he was 5
People do not die from suicide , they die from sadness.
Sadness because all the sleep deprivation makes them feel like it’s all meaningless
They called it Seoul to remind the kids that they don't have one
lol
Damn
same
😭😭😭
underrated comment
Selling coffee and red bull around those schools sounds like a good bussines
@Number 5 - Colostomy Bag lol
It is already... and red bull is not strong one one of the strongest ones has 235 mg of caffein in it and maybe redbull has 60? sorry if you couldnt understand😂
At my University they give those out for free during midterm and finals weeks lol
They need weed to relax
they need to take drugs... the ones that make them focus. My friend bought some drugs for 500$ (illegally) and it helped he stay focus on the exam.
I remember watching this when I was in middle school and thinking how can it be so difficult? Now that I've finished high school I'm thankful for the educational system in my county, I just feel sorry for these folks
I've fallen the entrance exam for three times to pass the best uni in my country Japan and these years I tried to study as much as I can. I was really worn out because of these days. But Korean students seems like having much tougher time than me. I think Asian examination culture is literally crazy.
And teenage kpop stans say “omg, I wish I lived in south Korea 😩😫”
Lmaooo
*baby kpop stans
@@shamilrifai6854 People living in North Korea reading this :')
EXACTLYY-
@@japanesewave566 thats mad funny
"S. Korean education is the envy of the rest of the world"
well, no.
Dayanara Hernandez My country’s education system is good only if you live in a wealthy area. I live in one of the most poorest areas in America. 60% of my neighborhood lives in poverty and my city is one of the most violent cities in the world. Where I’m from, you have to go through metal detectors and get patted down to enter school just to have a class with 55 kids in it with shitty education. I live in America by the way if you’re wondering. But I like my system more than the South Korean one. There’s no expectations on me. I wish we could switch schools for like a week just so you can see. Just so you can see Detroit Public Schools and I could go to South Korea
Yeah, my school system is kinda broken but not nearly as bad as this
Incredibly good grades. But the catch is at what cost to the students who lack the time to develop much outside of academia etc.
Finland is
Not really. They make my country’s education system (U.S.) look flawless.
I’ve been to South Korea before (like a few years ago) and I was a pretty small kid, there weren’t many kids around in the street. But when I asked my mom where they were she told me that they’re usually studying inside and don’t have time to come outside. I felt bad, so I asked if we could buy some candy for them. I’m pretty sure I got jolly ranchers, lollipops and kit kats. Lots of kids started coming out at 8pm, and I think all the candy was gone by 8:10pm since everyone wanted some from the stress they’re having.
the fact that these kids cant even have leisure time away from their studies without people constantly reminding them about their future is heartbreaking.
kpop stans be like: "I wish I was born in Korea"
Not everyone are like that but many of them say this so that they can see their faves
Yes stans
More like cause they didn't stan [insert random popular kpop group] ┗(•ˇ_ˇ•)―→
equalswine true
@@Azazelislost being gay has nothing to do with being a koreaboo
Even their motivational mentality is screwed up.
"What? You're tired, stressed, burned out, and suicidal? Don't worry! Keep working and you'll get there!"
instead of:
"It's not worth your health and well being"
I remember the Arabs and Asians at our college in Switzerland, Looking down on europeans, but I swear, asian girls had white lecturers. Who would pull them thru the courses, in exchange of sex. The Koreans didnt study much, went to the local casino, And the chinese stayed in their rooms , "studied" until dawn. (dont know what for). Whilst a lot of white students had a great time at the local pub, or other, The exam results were the same for all of us.Most of the students advanced to make a career, Beats studying in Korea any day,
its not what you know but who you know. Look at most politicians. Most of them are ignorant corrupt idiots, but rule the people
Can I ask u guys a question at around 11:20 he said sthing like hawgwang do u know what it is?? Sorry 😅
@@gunjeed Hagwon school is actually very famous in Korea. The teachers who teach their earn money than normal teachers. In s. Korea, after their school hours, all the students go to this Hagwom school and the teachers teach them ways to cheat in exam. They will teach them how to do shortcuts and get away cheating if I m not wrong...
@@lunafringe10 the issue is more on evolutionary biology btw. It is even physically hurting to be such powerful and then being nice. Read the book "the winner effect" and u will know
As an Indian student I thought we had it bad, but watching this makes me sick to the stomach. No dreams, no aspirations just appearance and job security is sought after.
Still worse for us. Because they still are a developed and advanced nation. Even if I don't go to any college in Korea, look really bad, work at a factory there and get paid minimum wage, I'll be able to live very, very comfortably still. I'll get good enough food, good clothes, and a cheap flat. Now imagine being a minimum wage worker in India. Third world, developing, very low currency and minimum wage. I can't even pay for three daily meals a day with that money. Plus the biggest issue of RELIGION. The riots that are taking place in our country, if I belong to a controversial caste/religion (eg, muslim) I have a threat of Hindu goons behind me lmao. Subjectively, after reading about all countries, we still have it worst, maybe tied or second place to China. ://
@@_ashmason007no way a real indian actually criticizes his country
I'm in the IBDP program at my school. This video makes me look like a lazy kid compared to South Korean students. May God bless their souls and give them the strength and endurance to continue.
time traveler from 1860 comes to 2020: wait isn’t slavery over
kids: nope it’s school
But slavery wasn't over in 1860
@@aline560 bruh he meant it in 2020
@@mrvengeance7825I know that there's no slavery in 2020 but there was slavery in 1860
Oh, forget it, I just remembered that slavery ended in different years in every country
Aline Pereira Ramos but school didn’t end
respect to the mom who didnt put her daughter in cram school, she's probably going to be the happiest out of most of her peers
We can only hope
@Saksham Shukla Unfortunately, that is not the usual case. If you define success as making more money, better job, etc.
@Saksham Shukla Yea I remember reading some studies that your happiness does get affected by income but up to a certain point. Anything above $7K/month doesn't really increase your happiness that much.
yea im so glad my asian parents are barely strict
but she gonna be broke, forget having a happy and forfilling life; secure the bag and hope regret doesn't set in during your later years
These comments from students are heartbreaking.
I know this is easier said than done but if you can, convince your parent to send you abroad to study. You are smart, gather information about unis make a pitch if you have to because you truly do t need to lose your childhood to succeed!
I can’t imagine what you’re going through but I can sympathise, if the above doesn’t work try your best, graduate and move somewhere else. And please, remember when you get older to break the cycle.
Don’t inflict this torture onto your kids. Best of luck!
My family’s grade rating
A: free gifts
B: money, happy
C: money
D: talk
E: better than nothing
F: feeling bad
Same tbh
For me it’s this
A: do better bitch
B: Burden
C: Not my child
D: STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY
F: …it’s because of your damn non-existent phone 👺 I’m gonna disown you
The fudge your parents are so good i just got an A,and my mom is like you still aint the topper stop giving that attitude youre nothing like your cousin,youll be a slave and be married to a servant later
And that hurts but mom cant you see im trying-
Just wanted to vent and now back to studies
Lmao if only I got money
All a’s instant gift b’s Chick-fil-A? C’s do better d’s cry e’s never show your face in the house f death
I'm a Korean student. Now it's 3a.m, but I still have too much homework to do until tomorrow. To go school, I have to wake up at 7a.m. We have to sleep only 3-4 hours a day. After school, we have to go academy for 5hours. It's a very hard to do. Korean students don't have a dream, hope, and happiness. Nevertheless it's a very serious problem, Korea's education hasn't changed. Elementry school students have to learn high school's math, too.
Im sorry for you man, i hope you'll just be fine :)
"Elementary school students should learn high school math" excuse me is that true?? Thats a very demanding society
Aye yo I hope u stay strong because I know everything will go great, but I'm just a TTV who just plays with no one watching me.....anyway have a good day/night.
@@woilah794 Replying to your second comment. In S. Korea, the smart ones learn everything in elementary school, and then study for the single test day for the next how many years. They study because unlike America and probably other European countries, Korea only has one college test on one day. That means that if you fail it, you are considered a failure, wasting an entire year just to wait and take the test again. Every job basically requires a college degree now, much like a highschool degree in America (GED as I think they are called). It's basically education bootcamp. No procrastinating or else you get essentially 0 sleep. And yet here I am..... fuuuuu
I would fail in elementary school very easy I feel bad for you :( I hope everything’s okay there!
Who else got really stressed out just by watching this?
it made me very uneasy
I know right 😪
Me!
@@shrutis hahaha same
Reading the title alone was enough to make me so uncomfortable
so now I can confirm that most high school kdramas are unreal and inaccurate i guess. when i watch coming of age movies or dramas i always feel like i am missing out and lonely because I don't relate to any of those dramas
I'm a Korean student and I'm 18. Me and my friends have to study really hard and have to push ourselves into our desk even when we are too exhausted. We obviously have to give up our time to sleep as well. Even our school teacher said we have to be a studying machine to survive This is a serious problem and it's really sad that this system isn't gonna change.
Hope u all great your children better
I hope you’re doing well!
For me I don’t care about my grades as long as I pass my exam I’m satisfied and also studying for long hours doesn’t define your future.
All memes aside, This is actually depressing
This is my 8th time being rickrolled this week 😭
@@78anurag lmfao unlucky
@c l o u d h o n e y Awesome got rickrolled the 2nd time this week by your comment's notification
@@78anurag lel
@@nevergonnagiveyouup4665 Noooooooo got rickrolled again by your profile picture
Its too bad that people treat you better if your face looks better.
lol its called "LIFE"
Regardless, still tooo bad
If that was true, George Soros would be the poorest man in the world.
He's an investor who doesn't need to see people to make investment decisions, totally irrelevant!
Nope. I believe there are still people willing to care, an that there is still hope for a better world.
never been so happy im not from S. korea
I really like these videos, I love learning and these are perfect for people who struggle paying attention for longer periods of time
The sadest thing is the song. They literally said "work and fuck sleep". It feels like that honestly it's depressing.
Téo Rychembusch who the fuck hates sleeping???
@@BabySonicGT evidently those people who sang the song
What song?..
Téo Rychembusch yeah, I honestly would commit suicide if I was in this position. Used to have a 3.5 gpa, good grades and club involvement and I dropped all of it to enjoy an easier life of online school that feels great for my health and I will graduate early.(not saying it was something worth dieing over but life is so much more.)
Yeah they make them like robots
Solves one problem
Brain: alright 20min break.
wow you are so lazy it's hilarious!!! SHUT THE FUCK UP AND MAKE MY FUCKING DINNER JACKASS
That's why Norway and Finland are top of life education and less re-offending rate. 2% compared to USA which re-offending rate is 70% even though punishment and sentence and jails r harsh and unkind...
5 hours of school.
Barless jails of luxury and better conditions than a house as a jail!
But a better rate of safety and education and success.
People forget that to thrive ...u NEED THAT BREAK AND LIKE A BATTERY .. U MUST RE CHARGE. TEACH HATE WITH LOVE NOT WITH THE SAME CRIME THERE FOR BEING A HYPOCRITICAL BEING. WAKE UP PEOPLE.
@@Smooth0vibrations I bet the jackass is more successful than u. Just like ur phone u hide behind . It uses a 🔋 . They need to recharge to work better for dummies like u.
@@obscured9414 lol keep in mind Finland is smaller than ONE single state out of 50 in the U.S. so less crime and more manageable education that can fit to everyones need is much easier there compared to ethnically diverse america and it's huge population.
@@obscured9414 I bet he is more successful than me, I'm an unemployed heroin addict only thing I do better than this jackass is play guitar and sing hee hee. Pray for me my survival rate is very low statistically speaking. Good luck out there mate
No wonder majority of kpop idols dropped out and just opted for pursuing becomin a singer, dancer, or rapper, either solo, or in a group. If this is how tough academics is for them, yeah Id rather find a way out. But then again, there's no guarantee either that youll be a famous kpop group, nor a guarantee to be internationally recognized, let alone barely any guarantee to debut. Plus the pressure of their beauty standards. Holy shit I hope their youths are fine 😭😭
PLEASE DON'T BE AFRAID OF MISTAKES🥺
It makes me so sad that they are dealing with such psychological pressure 🥺....the fact that she cries by only one mistake, concerns me like hell 🥺.
I won't complain for my study schedule anymore cuz that's like just 5% of 10% .....
SENDING LOTS OF HUGS ND LUV TO ALL THE STUDENTS IN S.KOREA(all the ppl dealing with such pressure) FROM INDIA 🇮🇳.... FIGHTING ✊ YOU CAN DO IT.