Losing My identity in Korea
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It's so funny to me how people expect immigrants to assimilate to their own culture and "speak English blah blah blah" but if someone western moves to another country and respects their culture and assimilates then zomg she's trying to be someone else blah blah. It's so dumb. I'm glad you found yourself Megan! I agree with everything you say. Ignore the haters and do you :3
VirgoGoGirl that's a great observation!
VirgoGoGirl Exactly! I always think that. If anyone else moved to america and assimilated there, no one would say anything cause it's natural to assimilate into the place you move to but when it's the other way around all of a sudden you wanna be that race, ethnicity, etc. It's such a double standard and it's weird.
VirgoGoGirl I think it's because the mentally that west is best gets placed on the westerners who live abroad.
VirgoGoGirl I've noticed that it all depends on who has (or is perceived to have) the "power". When Americans or Western people like or behave in ways of other cultures, we are either told that we are losing our identities or usurping the identities of other cultures while still maintaining white privilege (not that all Westerners are white). It seems like the Western person is perceived as losing power/becoming "less-than", or on the other hand, acquiring traits that "don't belong to them".
Myself, being a mixed-race, multicultural person...People seem to expect me to assimilate AND be stereotypically "ethnic" all at the same time. Ugh...Going around in these circles makes me dizzy! I'm just trying to be a citizen of the world, not necessarily one culture over another!
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I just wanted to say thank you for having an insightful and constructive conversation about this topic. Yall are awesome! Spread love ❤️
"If a Korean came to America and started wearing Western clothes no one would say anything." THANK YOU!
ive literally been stressing this for so long, i swear nothing we use in this day and age really truly comes from our own country and culture.
So why do people get attacked when it has anything to do with Korea or Japan
skippykipper101 the question is would that person family or friends back home in Korea have something to say how you dress?
fucking PREACH!
skippykipper101 that one point she made shut down the haters real fast lol
Truuuuue
i love how she just calls people out by name too :’D that is how you do it
As she should! People are so rude online.
SPEAK IT GIRL!!! 💛 I see an African-American woman wearing CLOTHES and trying different makeup looks and hairstyles. I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Do you, and keep being the awesome person you are!! You are and inspiration to me, because I also am learning Korean and I'm teaching myself, enjoying the whole process!! So thank you M!! (If I may call you M) You are a strong, cultured beautiful BLACK WOMAN. And I'm glad you know it!! 😊
"Wearing korean makeup, wearing korean clothes" she lives in korea where the fuck is she supposed to get her clothes from? People need to chill
weeshnaaa ikr! do they expect her to walk around naked?!
weeshnaaa haha. Exactly!
weeshnaaa YASSSSSSSS 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
weeshnaaa they are so freaking petty
weeshnaaa right 😂
It's kind of hard not to wear Korean makeup/clothing if you live in Korea....
Breana i was hoping she would say that! It's what they sell where I live what do you expect me to do?! Ja ja ja
Breana plus, the clothes there are super cute and the makeup is the boooommmbb
Besides, who wouldn't want to wear the makeup and clothing? The styles are so cute! Plus, a lot of the styles seem to merge with American styles anyway.
Exactly, its bound to happen no matter where you live you'll adopt part of the culture in your clothing or makeup tastes.
exactly! I've been in Korea for a year and I could go across town to buy clothes from US stores but the Korean brands they sell in my neighborhood fit my style just as well. I don't think Megan hasn't lost any individuality, her style is definitely more edgy than any most ㅎㅎ
Also, how dare yall haters simplify koreans to just how they dress and do their makeup etc. They are MUCH more than that, and obviously need more than that to be korean -__- like idk genetics
I'm not for changing your body. Boob jobs, eyebrow tattoos, lip fillers, whatever- it just doesn't align with my beliefs. BUT, I'm not gonna hate on Megan because SHE chose to alter HER body. That has nothing to do with ME. It doesn't affect ME. Megan is happy with who she is and she's beautiful from the inside out and if making adjustments to her body makes her love herself more than who am I to judge? Y'all need to stop worrying about someone's life choices when they don't harm or affect you in any way :) Also, it's impossible to move to a different country and NOT assimilate after 5 years lol. Leave the woman alone she's doing her thang lol.
A true icon 👏 we need more people like you in the world
Huh?! She's in Korea...how is she supposed to live there for years and not begin to assimilate to Korean style and culture? 🤔
Mind your own business and let her live her life. 😒
Danielle Brown Ikr like seriously, if you like Megan then you should like her for her personality. Why should people care what she choices to do with her life. JEEZ.
Danielle Brown rite
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Danielle Brown nice icon you have there 😏
Living in Italy I dress up more often here than in America even to go to the store. Here "to dress up" is a sign of good manners. An actual saying here.
In Germany I picked up recycling more. Very environmentally friendly there.
Ppl who have never moved to other countries don't know how society can change something in their life...I hope this video does though.
Thanks for your awesome comment :) happy travels!
+ChoNunMigookSaram. I've been watching your videos since about the beginning. I think you are perfect the way you are. so It doesn't matter if your pale I'm black and people all my life wouldn't accept me as black because I'm pale so just ignore what they say.
I agree with you. People who have only lived in America or are only exposed to that similar culture don't "dress up" was much. I had to dress down because I would always get asked where I was going since I was so dressed up. Being from Mexico I got used to always looking nice because that's part of a "society rule". You kind of adapt to those unspoken society rules for whatever county you decide to move to.
domrepvega Even moving from one state to another, in America, can be very different in terms of cultural norms. You might dress up more often to go out in the upper East Coast than you would in the South.
I agree 100% with you, as I'm now living in Europe for academic reasons.
"Dressing up" is extremely rooted in the european culture... unlike my own country (Morocco, North Africa), it's not about looking "rich" or even "chic", to get people's attention... it's a lifestyle here and eventhough people are polite no matter how you dress (as long as you're clean), their behavior is more "relaxed" with you if you're dressed up, they reflect back the respect you're showing them.
Well, I'm still as "usual" eventhough I thought many times about adapting my (inexistent) clothing style but reading you (and listening to others) is giving me enough motivation to start a makeover as soon as possible.
To be honest... I didnt know your eyebrows were tattooed. 😮 The artist did a really good job. And ya know what??? Love yourself gurl! There will always be those who disapprove! If I got the chance to go to Korea I would freakin love to try the food, the beauty products and to just discover! To me there is nothing wrong with changing your style. ☺ As long as you love it, that is all that matters.
No need to explain. You look like you are having fun.
You explained well! I feel like so many of those people who make those comments have never actually lived in another country. Every time I buy something that could be considered "Korean style" clothing, I think about those types of comments online, and then look around the store and think "well what else am I supposed to buy??" As an Australian am I supposed to be ordering Steve Irwin clothes from Australia so I keep my "Australian identity"? hehe.. I've been thinking about making a comic about this.
lol From now on I will imagine every Australian in Steve Irwin clothing :'D
Don't forget the cork hats! Hahah
OOooooohhh that's a good idea. Make it super "over the top" to point out how ridiculous it is.
IM FROM AUS TOO, preach that shieeee 💪🏻
I'm an immigrant too and have really been struggling with my image, my hair, how I dress and do my makeup. I have styles I like that are from my home but aren't popular in my new country... and vice versa. it's really confusing! I'm having a small identity crisis and I don't have a bunch of RUclips trolls telling me how to be me. I can only imagine how Megan feels...
I think they're just jealous because of how much you've accomplished and how good you look lmao.
Ry yep, in a nutshell...
Ry most likely
Ry What exactly has she accomplished? The same thing every other immigrant does everyday? She runs a RUclips channel, that isn't hard. This rant had no logic to it and it was stupid of her to post it. She moved to another country so she assimilated, does that common sense really necessitate a 10 min tangent? Moreover she really should have explained that theres a difference between assimilation, which is necessary for immigrants to live peacefully, and appropriation, which is outsiders taking bits and pieces of people's cultures for no reason other than it's pretty. Aka Becky in "tribal wear" at Coachella vs. Chinese immigrants in America wearing western clothes so they aren't harassed by white people.
Don't listen to the haters. I love you girl.
Also, note how many Americans say "You should speak English before you come to America?" "If you come to America, you should try to be more American." But if you move to Korea you get hate for adapting to your environment? Do you, girl.
People's insecurities trying to bring you down. Keep making a name for yourself, and being AWESOME!
tummykinskim truth. all i see in the comments is insecure people who are tryin to bring a confident, successful, beautiful person down. whatever they say, those things about megan will never go away, they'll only get stronger. better yourself, instead of trying to bring someone else down, it's more worth your time, i promise
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I love how it's the people who aren't even Korean that are the ones offended by her "Korean" appearance. We're all here because we like Korean culture, style, whatever, and let's be real...we wish we could rock it and slay like Megan. Don't be salty cause you're jealous.
If you lived in Korea and had any shred of self respect, you wouldn't be caught dead going to even the grocery store in pajamas like people do in the US. Even when Koreans are dressed down they still look amazing and stylish.
Furthermore, who in the world lives among a specific culture for a long time and doesn't begin to assimilate? If you don't like it, don't watch. Megan isn't a robot who only aims to do things that you all approve of.
Lady Baek THANK YOU YOU INTELLECT👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌 literally in US I don"the even want to dress up because some people are going to be so negative and judge *or rob me* but when I went to Korea to visit I dressed better not to "be Korean" but I don't want to be rude. To walk outside without brushing my hair in my 3 day old hoodie and leggings, 😂😂😂people who are complaining about Megan NEVER WENT TO KOREA OR ISNT KOREAN the irony😂😂
"people who are complaining about Megan NEVER WENT TO KOREA OR ISNT KOREAN the irony"
But on the other hand there are people who defend her without having been into Korea.
I say she's doing a great job and doing it right, she's embracing Korea as a country without trying to do these "cutesy" b.s. that most fans of Korean pop culture does non-stop.
Not all Korean people act cutesy 100% of the time
probably because it was cool seeing someone of colour in particular talking about Korean culture. I could relate because I want to travel around there teaching English after my degree, was cool seeing how someone of the black community integrated into Korean society. I don't think it was about her clothing, or fashion sense though, those things change with time and with culture, but more about the superficial characteristics that only came through recently. (besides from the comments about skin colour.)
I loved how she was always true to herself and that really attracted a lot of her viewers especially those in the black community who thought they wouldn't fit well in an Asian society. Great for her that she got a boob job for herself, but for lots of her viewers it probably does give the impression that appearance is the most important thing. Not that I would ever be caught in the super market in my PJs, but i will forever talk about my heritage and promote the culture where im from to those of other cultures, as well as embrace what other cultures have to offer. For us whose similarities with her were being coloured and drawn toward Asian culture but are disappointed by the change from the start, we will just unsubscribe.
Lady Baek Westerners are the winner of being offended by shit that doesn’t matter ☕️🐸
Tak Jae As if I haven't seen hundreds of Korean both kpop groups for acting too sexy, too westernized, or shit that's even more petty.
Me: *read Losing my Identity in Korea* Me: I'll say. You're developing and adapting to their life styles, and that's normal. You can't be in a different country and NOT get used to their lifestyle.
Lulu Baires true.
Lulu Baires true
exactly.
same to me
Except if you are muslim. They you usually don't adept at all. XD
all i see in the comments is insecure people who are tryin to bring a confident, successful, beautiful person down. whatever they say, those things about megan will never go away, they'll only get stronger. better yourself, instead of trying to bring someone else down, it's more worth your time, i promise (of course, I'm not talking to those who don't do that)
Me being in America and studying here for 8 years and doing American makeups doesn't make me American. I am so thankful that Megan went thru this and think like that cuz I hear similar things so much in U.S. too. I love your hair and makeup btw😍
ummm isn't it a bit hard not to wear korean makeup and adapt to korean culture and language when u fuckin LIVE IN KOREA?? bruh people are so dumb. You do you girl, ignore the hate and just absorb the love ❤
exactlllllllllly well said ^_^
고은별 people are just mad she likes to explore other cultures and I'm black too. I love the Korean culture especially the food!!❤️
Agree 100%
I honestly think many of the comments are based on jealousy...hell, i'm jealous, I'd love to build a life for myself just like you have. Keep doing you girl!
Same
Afro Film Chick No, people just don't like change
No people are jealous...let's be real....they are hating on her success
only if you are invested in korean culture, the korean pop wave of have some sort of obsession with that are you jealous. We can all surely say that haters are just mad, but I just hate it with a passion when everyone pulls the jealousy card. Jealousy is not black and white and there are layers to jealousy if someone has it. Unless you aspire to be a youtuber, want a life where people adore you, or just want to live in korea, you should not feel any reason to be jealous.
Megan's life is her life BUT it's annoying when someone states an opinion about what they think of her, and if it isn't ass kising or mega positive they are labeled jealous. I think Megan needs to stop explaining herself. If I was her I would not have made this video she keeps defending herself. She had the confidence to get her boobs done she needs the confidence and thick skin to not explain herself.
I'm so proud of what you've done. it's not easy to embrace a new culture and have them embrace you right back. don't let haters get under your skin.
I have blue eyes and have been wearing brown circle lenses for over 10 years on and off if I feel like it... I support you, we are all one world anyone can wear contacts.. I like the natural look of French things too like not a lot of face makeup and when I lived in Romania I was a fan of the big thick black chunky heels. People can be people
Omg you lived in Romania??
I lived in Korea for 5 years as well and my style changed a LOT. It's something that we just can't avoid since we are growing up in this society. I'm Italian and now when I go back to Italy people talk to me in English... Or when I talk in Korean to one of my Korean friends in Italy they just assume that I'm Korean even if I don't even look asian and of course when I tell them that I'm Italian they are ALL like "omg I guess if you live in asia u become asian"... I feel you SO MUCH I almost cried watching this video. It's not like if I change mu hairstyle I'm not proud of being Italian. One of my high school teachers once told me "you have to ignore ignorance" (if that makes sense in english)... fighting! ♡
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(Disclaimer: Rant) It's so shameful the black people who come on here and disrespect you because you're lighter skinned. There are so many sources of information about *colorism* and the way it serves to fragment the black community, the way it turns us against one another! We really have people out here who self-discriminate depending on whether someone is "too dark" or "too light" for their own comfort (read insecurity). Despite all of the social movements we have going on right now and this "woke" life people claim to be living, someone can still come on here and say you're "trying not to be black" because you are lighter skinned?? SO DISRESPECTFUL. I get pissed off every time I see someone comment crap like that. I have so much respect for your addressing these things because it can't be easy when you are simply doing what you love and people only come on deck to criticize you for a life THEY WISH they had the courage to live. Also SHOUT OUT to the boobies girl. They are as fleeky as the brows. Still waiting on that update video about how they're doing! Stay bad, stay bougie 😌😘
Autumn PREACH GIRLY!!! Love ya, Megan! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Like, black people as a whole, all of us, we need to get it together. We won't prosper if we constantly bring each other down for the smallest of things, like lightskin and darkskin. You know what I hate? When you literally have different features from the standard black look, and people ask me "Oh, you're mad pretty, are you mixed?" Assuming that black people can't be beautiful and _all_ black. We need to rise up as a unit. That's how we'll rise above the current standard for black people at the moment.
my baby girl is 3/4 african american but she's super light, but has kinky 4a/4b hair and people have made fun of her and it makes me mad, so mad when people of her own race make fun of her, because she's too light.
she's my baby girl, i'll always get mad when someone makes fun of her or makes her cry. but it makes me even more upset when they make fun of her skin or hair.
👆🏼All of dis. Yes. Yes. And yes again. 👏🏼👏🏼
She presents herself as lighter than she actually is. I don't think she loves herself.
It's amazing how some people major in the minors. I'm a light-skinneded black person (LOL) and it's amazing how much that's always been an issue with other people in the black community and other communities. Black people are not a monolith we are just individuals with all kinds of unique differences. You are super entertaining to watch and you make me laugh. Also, you really handled those comments very well. P.S. you actually were lighter in that older video clip.
I'm living in Abu Dhabi, for now 5 years, I think is inevitable to absorb some things of the culture that is around you 24/7, yes sometimes I do dress and act like an Arab! Mostly when you are open minded and not superficial the culture sticks more to you. Because you dont judge and you dont care if you look Arab Korean Ethiopian or whatever, you are just comfortable with the things you learnt along the way that completes your personality. ❤ Lots of love Queen
Honestly people are so sensitive about Korea and Japan
"you like sushi? what you think ur japanese?"
"u like kpop? are u trying to be korean so bad?"
if there's an asian guy walking by "look theres ur husband"
Why is everyone so sensitive about these two countries and one tiny little thing means you're trying to be them?? 2 + 37 = Mickey Mouse club house???
butter toast the asian guy part is constant for me omfh
Zee Min i just get shipped with every asian guy that passes by because I'm literally the only Asian in my friendship group.
this happens to me, as I love anime and korean dramas. My mom and brothers and I went to a movie the other night, called "The Great Wall," (Great movie, would recommend.) And, 99% of everyone in the movie is Chinese, right? So, when the Chinese people first appeared on-screen, my mom leans over and whispers, "Asian! Anime! Pokemon! Hahahahah" and I'm like...? Alright, mom. .-.
I eat my cheap little ramen noodles with chopsticks, and every black person thinks I'm trying to be Asian and giving me flack for it.
Yea, I like Asian culture. But I like black culture too... Calm it down black folks. You not gonna lose me.
this is the realest comment lmao
People are forgetting that identity is fluid and individual. It depends on the person, this is Megan's identity - she may be a mix of several in your eyes, but she's literally just being herself. Especially in a world today where cultures are interacting like never before. So just remember that just because she may not be fitting into your narrow views of what everyone should be, doesn't mean she's "lost her way". Megan, I honestly respect you for your adaptability and capability of being so open to cultures itself. This is what makes you unique.
This.
While I agree with what you're saying here, I do not agree with identity being fluid. Identity is not fluid, you are what you are, but, luckily in today's world we can be more than just that.
Wao, perfect comment! Identity is so fluid!
As a longtime follower of yours I honestly do still love your videos and your personality. You are awesome!
"Your racial identity shouldnt determine what you wear or how you do your makeup." AMEEEENNNN
You tell em girl🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💞 ps brows are amazing, that shape is super flattering on you!!😍
Thanks for watching! I almost didnt film because they were so shiny and dark haha! Got to wait a few days for them to go back to normal haha!
Sharmander sharla!! :-)
Megan didn't lose her identity, but she found new ways to express herself. Ways that appeal to her own personality and not because she's "pressured". If she was pressured she would've left South Korea and went back to her country where she wouldn't feel "pressured." Also what's wrong with assimilating and integrating to a culture you want to be part of? I didn't know that was a sin?? Having your eyebrows/lips tattooed or having your boobies done isn't something attached to Korean culture.. this is all part of the beauty culture that many people from different cultures are being exposed to. These beauty enhancement methods are becoming more available to people everywhere in the world. Megan keep doing what you do because it makes you happy, and your fans including me will keep supporting you.
I moved to Mexico from the US about 4 years ago and people always say the same kind of things to me, it's really refreshing to know that I'm not and you're not the only person having those same cultural issues when it comes to people not understanding how you might change certain aspects of your style but that it doesn't mean you're a different person entirely so thanks for uploading this video it was really nice to watch!! :)
I freaking love your videos. Watching how you've changed is honestly one of the things i find so cool. You make me want to experience Korea and really be apart of their culture.
Glad to see you finally made the video we were talking about :D
"You can be the ripest and juiciest peach, but someone is bound to not like peaches."
I like starberries
Dihydrogen Monoxide Peaches and cream, sweeter than sweet 😍
i accidentally replaced beach with bitch in my mind :/ totally random, i know
Dihydrogen Monoxide I don't like peaches but I like peach flavoured things. What does this mean? Lol
You rock girl! You couldn't have explained it in better words! Love u! Keep up with that attitude and that mindset of yours!
I have been following you for years and will keep on subscribed because you are an example to follow, brave and always improving at any chance you get with your special sense of humor... ignore those superficial people and keep going!!
Thank you for making this video! Honestly, don't listen to these people. Going out into the world, exploring new cultures and, as you said, integrating into that culture, does not mean you're losing your identity. It just means you're getting out of that tiny bubble and expanding your knowledge about the world AND growing as a person while doing so. You're learning so much in the process, NOT losing your identity. And Im proud of you for that ^_^
I just find it funny that she's getting so much backlash for her lifestyle. But I know for a fact that if a Hispanic or Asian person moved to America and didn't learn the language and dressed differently the first thing that would come out of someone's mouth would be "It's America speak English!" She learned Korean Because she lives in Korea. And even if she stayed in America she would look different than how she looked several years ago. You subscribed to her because you want to know more about Korea and because she's a cool person... I just don't get people.
diamond romar Fr tho, I'm half Thai and my mom has gotten shit for speaking broken English. Ofc I always chew those people out but like?? Dumbasses don't know how smart my mom is because they don't speak Thai. She speaks English well enough to have a full conversation, where these fools at with their second language??? Oh right. Nowhere.
コンペイトー exactly! It's just so frustrating that people can be so closed minded and rude. Speaking more than one language is so amazing. Making fun of people for learning a new language or speaking broken will make people too embarrassed to speak at all
コンペイトー you know, people often forget that if someone approaches them with broken English, you can always do your part and use Google translate to make their lives easier too. obviously people are just lazy
Google translate will have you all f*cked up though. It's often very wrong. It's better for single words than sentences. I see your point though.
Your style and look is amazing, you inspire me to step out of my comfort zone so much
Korea is such a great place, its a shame some people don't think its okay to adapt to other cultures and change your style. I love watching Megan try all these beauty trends in Korea. It makes me more comfortable trying to do them myself.
I would understand if people say you're trying to be Korean based on your actions or something, but trying to be Korean because you got your breast done?!?!?!? Really???? I guess the thousands of American women who get breast implants trynna be Korean too 🙄
Saiint Kilik lol!
thank you!! i was thinking the same thing. Since when breast implants and eyebrow tattoos means to be Korean? some ppl just need to lay off it.
really she just upgraded and got better surgeons at a better price than the states... lol
Sheridan Wood I think it has to do with Korea being the plastic surgery capital of the world.
That Kid in Africa Regardless, common sense would kick in and remind ppl that other countries are famous for cosmetic surgery or ppl taken undergoing such surgeries. In this day and age, we should stop generalizing people and stop putting them in this one-category box.
What the hell does "losing identity" mean? My identity is ME, and I am constatly developing and changing, basically till I die. I am not losing anything, I'm changing. That's a big difference.
About that "you are not Korean" - geez, if some foreigner who lived in Poland (my country) for few years said "I'm Polish" I'd be like... "Welp, fine, good for you I guess..?"
What's the big deal? Why would you be OFFENDED by someone associating and liking your culture? People's problems smh
Svellah Ikr? *Also if that's you in your profile you're very pretty 😵* literally my 11 years old personality is WAY different just 4 years later😂😂 I look way different too. Some people live in the past and is afraid of changes 😂😂btw I'm going to subscribe to you because I've seen a lot of dumb comments and it's refreshing to see some who has brains😆👏👏
Hej! Widzę, że są tu jacyś Polacy :D
I just randomly stumbled upon your channel yesterday and I cannot believe how much I love you!
Love your videos and I love your style. I’m glad you made this video. I think that people who aren’t genuinely interested in other cultures and experiences don’t easily understand that people evolve naturally. You aren’t obligated to be the same person you were 5 seconds ago and if you want to experiment with your look, you can do that anywhere.
All those comments are basically people who talk about "cultural appropriation" and I honestly hate it. You don't have to be Korean to wear a short hair style or get plastic surgery. You love the culture and I think that's great, explore the world and be yourself.
Sugas Toothbrush Where people apply cultural appropriation inappropriately like with Meghan it kinda invalidates it. When it actually happens. It's not like she's the Korean equivalent to a weeaboo
Sugas Toothbrush And a boob job seems to be more of an American surgery choice. Right?
Ingenue Blue I mean kind of yeah not all but women in America seem to do it more that Koreans since Koreans tend to be more smaller in size
Sugas Toothbrush Yea. I meant as a trend (and can probably be backed by statistics) that breast surgery is a more sought after. Koreans I think like the sangilpul (sp?)surgery.
The Blonde Because they think its "cultural appropriation" but they're actually being stereotypical and racist.
People are jealous of the fact that you've had so many opportunities and you're successfully doing so well as a foreigner and an African American.I only know you and Sam as the only black people ive seen consistently on Korean television. You're also fair skinned so it makes it easier to enter into Korean culture and be accepted which is a privilege you have but nonetheless you're definitely an inspiration to foreigners who have dreamed to start a career in another country. Korean products are so different and interesting it's hard to not try out all the beauty products and trends. Although I do believe you're old content was much more interesting than it is now, I still think you're the same old Meghan.
Osha Sensei i dont think she's losing her identity but she DEFINETLY has some sort of privelege out here as a lightskinned black woman but then.. it's not her fault lol
We came to a completely new country three years ago and settled here. I did sure miss my home country but in some time I got attracted to the style here. The clothes, the makeup, the food everything was different here and I began liking it. Even before we came to live here permanently I had visited this place a couple of times earlier during vacations. Now after three years I'm going back to live in my home country, but that doesn't mean that I forgot their culture or I will forget this one. Now I address myself as multinational (since I was not born in my home country but in the place where we later again settled), even though I don't officially have two nationalities. It's just good to be a part of more than one culture.
Megan you GO GIRL! Well done to you for making a great life in Korea.
I'm Canadian who lives in Montreal and It happens to me a lot.. every time I tell people that the makeup I use is Korean, or some bags or even little phone accessories are from Korea, they always get annoyed asking if I'm trying to be Korean. Uhh no, they just have really nice and cute things that I enjoy. Or every time I ask someone to listen to I song I'm vibin' to they always ask if it's Kpop and that they don't want to listen to it. First of all, Kpop is the shit. But it's not the only music genre I listen to, so I hate when they assume. Which is why when people ask me now about the music I like or what kind of makeup I wear, I get hesitant and kind of don't want to tell them, because they all like to judge.
Jessica Gomez I agree with yoy, there's a certain stereotype involved towards people that like korean/asian things, I get the same shit from my family and I don't care. Asia does do a lot of things better than the US and my home country design, cuisine, fashion, culture, etc. I don't uderstand why it is so wrong to want to learn their ways and enjoy the great things they have to offer.
Jessica Gomez Oh my god I relate to you so much!! I'm from Montreal too and it seems like if I like something different than everyone at my school, "I'm trying to be Chinkok" like wtf... so much disrespect.
Jessica Gomez I feel you!!!!
Jessica Gomez this is so true. I'm not from Montreal, living in a small city between mtl and quebec, and as soon as you buy something different, you try to be something else. Can I enjoy fashion the way I want it?
Jessica Gomez I feel you so much! I'm also from montreal but everytime I tell someone that I listen to kpop and watch kdramas, they always call me a koreaboo or some shits... it's not because I enjoy things from korea that I want to become korean ._.
"she isn't even black anymore"
Yeah, because race is a social construct and is totally determined by mindset and NOT stupid things like genetics/ DNA.
lol What are these people on?
candiigurl7893 I thought he/she is referring to how she is super pale now and she was definitely not this color then so maybe that's why they said she isn't "black" anymore
maybe, but she's literally always been a hella lightskin sooo
yea she's posted pics of her as a kid an her skin color was the same lol
Maybe? lol what? There is no "maybe"; her genetics say everything anyone needs to know.
If this is about skin color then she was never "black"; but it isn't because her blood/DNA say otherwise. Her skin color doesn't matter; her genetics say all they need to. Being a race isn't solely determined by skin color- if it were there'd be a crap ton of albinos who'd be within their own pool/demographic because every brown-colored race would've disowned them.
Even if she started off purple then bleached her skin she'd still be black. Adding to that: if this were a case of self-esteem and she somehow hated herself for her race, some skin-whitening cream wouldn't change a thing. You can't run away from your genes. The reality stands in any and all scenarios.
*I'm not saying this out of anger or anything and I'm not saying I think this is what you believe either; this is just my response to those thinking that way. ^^
I absolutely love your channel! Don't listen to those people. Keep loving yourself and being yourself, your drive and tenacity is inspiring xx
Hi Megan! I've been a fan of your videos and of you for years and years! Your personality has not changed at all and you definitely have a strong sense of self--why you've come as far as you have on RUclips! Keep doing what you do! I love you!
To quote Miles Jai: 'just because we appreciate one culture does not mean we are denying our own. So girl, bye' *sashay away*
Xk8rsx lolol...yes.... i love him.
Those comments are so bogus! Half the things she has changed are done in America all the time! Boob jobs and eyebrow tattoos are done all the time in the US, and African-American people can get chemical relaxers in many African hair salons. Regarding her skin, she's always been light skin. Check her Instagram lmao. Half of the most common American youtubers have gotten the same procedures done in Beverly Hills
Omg your so awesome. Gurrrllllll you do you and keep loving your life the way it is!!! I love your videos!!!
Girl, you just keep growing! No matter where we are, we are always changing. I have changed sooo much in the last couple years, I would probably seem a lot different to people who used to know me. But this is a good thing! All of our experiences shape us, and we are always moving forward and always becoming whomever we choose to be. You are always radiating confidence, beauty, diversity, kindness, etc. and you seem like a shining example of someone who is true to themselves and down to earth because of this. I think that many people just have cluttered minds and misplaced emotions, but hopefully they figure it out. Thanks for all the content you put out. I love it all. Have a wonderful day!!!!
As a Megan Bowen supporter from many years ago, I can say that I myself had thought, "oh wow! she really changed" now, I don't know Megan personally. I did not know her family structure. I only knew that she was a light skinned black girl living in Korea, trying to make a name for herself. When I had seen the videos of her getting a perm, I thought, "oh she should embrace her curls", "she's really perming her hair, oh no why?", then I thought, "There are many black girls living in North America, doing that, so its not really that different doing it in Korea", then I watched her getting tattoos, and again I thought, "Wow. She's getting this huge tattoo, oh no" but then I thought, "oh wait. I've seen more tattoos on Americans than I've seen on Koreans" then it came to the boob job video, and I thought, "oh man, she's really changed. I don't know how I feel about this" and then ONCE AGAIN, I thought, "Boob jobs, aren't only in Korea. There are tons of Americans and Canadians that I've met that have had tons of procedures done to them." Now after watching your video with your mom, I realized that you are exactly like your mother. And I think thats a beautiful thing, that she as a black girl, feels comfortable to be independent and make a name for herself in a country that isn't very Pro-Black. Everyone is nit-picking at her, when chances are, she could very well have done all that she's doing in Korea, in America, too. I've realized that you need to check yourself before you pass judgment on others.
For the very Pro-Black people, I understand that you would rather see her as a 4a-c hair textured girl, with every other video talking about black matters, and yes I myself, would like to see more black videos from her. However, you have to realize, that our wishes could very well not be her own wishes. For the most part, Koreans aren't viewing her as a black girl, so she will not have the same experience as other darker black youtubers living in Korea. And thats just the reality. I have watched Megan from years back, and I can say that she has never EVER EVER said anything anti-black, so I am very pleased with that. She's black, and proud. Let her live.
Karen Wu The only comment I can 95% agree with lol. With long time youtubers you witness their lifestyle change. it shouldn't be a matter of such big discussions. It's somebody's life being shared with you and tbh if we are watching her change it makes no sense to be so critical. But the part were you say you wish she would speak on black issues, I think that's a personal choice. There's a lot of videos about black peoples experiences in Korea Megan has done a few herself. (But from the viewpoint of a lighter skin person)
I mean in regards to celebrity videos, its 80% white celebs vs 20% POC celebs, thats all i meant. But at the same time, I understand that she may not be keeping up with all that is happening in the USA (in terms of BLM and #BlackGirlMagic #BlackBoyJoy) since she no longer lives there. But this is once again coming from my own view. I don't know her, nor have i ever had a convo with her.
You are awesome and have a beautiful heart! I just loved reading your reasoning. We need more you 🌹
thank you so much. I hope Megan realizes that she has more supporters than haters.
I don't understand how she's changed?? Her clothes and make up are what she buys in Korea, Where she lives and had lived in for years. It's called adapting.
When she does her videos she still speaks with her southern accent when she speaks.
Getting your breast done and tattooing your eyebrows doesn't mean she's trying to be Korean considering how much Americans get there breast and eyebrows done, she's perfectly fine to me.
You go GIRL!!! Do you!! I have watched you from the beginning and I have noticed that you look happier, healthier. If anything, you are fine tuning your personality. You have come out of your shell more and more. I enjoy it. :) :) :) :)
I absolutely love your personality! Do what you like! We will always support you no matter what! Don't let anyone stop you from what you want to do! And you're very pretty!
I also live in Korea and I'm hispanic and have to have this conversation with my family all the time. "You don't want to be spanish you want to be Korean" uh no?? I just want to be able to communicate with people in the country I live with and they got some cute clothes. It ain't that serious.
Megan is black and has never tried to be anything but that, like, what are y'all talking about??? She's a black woman who moved to Korea and has made a life for herself. She's beautiful and so inspiring (especially to me being a black girl wanting to travel and go to new places). I love Megan, I love her amazing work ethic and passion. And y'all can stop coming for my queen.
Aunesty Jones FRRRR
Nah, she always presented herself as pale as possible in her videos when she is not that color in real life at all. Glad she doesn't do it anymore though.
i cannot tell you HOW MUCH I appreciate this video!!! I relate SO heavily to these statements and just wanted to say that your videos reach out to people and this one helped me an unbelievable amount. thank you!♡
Love seeing all these positive comments! ♥ instead of all the unnecessary hate she gets... Megan, you're so so mature in handling negativity. I really admire you can stay calm and explain with logic and make really good points! I wouldn't even know how to defend myself. But you're a true inspiration, I wish more people were like you ♥ And also, you're my new fav youtuber ILY
shit in that case people should be asking "why are you trying to be Chinese" cuz literally ALOT of the items we get or wore comes from there LOL
bankaispirits one of the best comments here lmao
Or Vietnam and Taiwan, lmao.
ℓєω∂иєѕѕ haha
Thats true man. so true
Kookie Gives Me Diabetes Kookie! But same, I completely agree 😂😂
This is where I'm just getting annoyed... in the "black community" there are just too many do's and don't's for how we are suppose to act...
She is whoever the hell she wants to be, she is a BLACK woman in Korea who is adapting to her surroundings, she learnt the language, she got into the trends, the music and the list goes on...
We should be proud of her instead of trying to drag her down...
There really is.. one of my "friends" back in high school was like you can't be "Kawaii" and I was like why? and he's like "Because you're Black..." I was like wtf yes tf I can
Like saying I can't dress a certain way or like certain things because I'm Black like ???
Wtf is wrong with people
LeSweetpea trust me I know what you mean I'm one of those girls who love Starbucks because I really like fraps and one of my friends are like "you can't like Starbucks because you're black."
I feel your pain ladies! I get that EVERY TIME I tell people I listen to KPop. I guess I'm "supposed" to only like hip-hop and rap, and twerk all day like a prostitute.
This is why I hung out with the blended crowd lol Because black people who never go beyond their stereotypical boundaries are the first to say no based on the fact that you are black. I used to get roasted for using proper English like wtf?
Yep! I've always ended up having a diverse group of friends.
This is one of my favourite videos ever. You go, girl 💪🏽
you’re so beautiful in every video 😍 and it seems like you also have a great personality✨
_"We need to end stereotypes but complain everytime someone doesn't fit into their racial stereotypes!"_
It just doesn't make any sense. Do the people commenting about your choices of clothes, makeup, hair, and beauty procedures not even realize that _they_ are the ones who are actually being racist?
Trying to enforce the idea that only one certain race can look, act, or dress in a specific way is racism and stereotyping lol. Do as you please Megan and imo it's actually a _good thing_ that you're trying to assimilate into the country you moved too. It makes life easier for yourself and the natives who have to interact with you.
Your first line says it all. Humankind, we can all be such hypocrites.
What cracks me up the most about comments about Megan's race is that they usually come from people regurgitating the colorist attitude we were taught in the United States. Megan has lighter skin so therefore she must not be Black because that belongs to other races, RIGHT??
Nah! Black people come in all different shades! There are Black people lighter than Megan. That doesn't make them any less Black, just like Megan's skin doesn't make her any less Black. Stop trying to push stereotypes onto people. Like, do some reading and catch your life. :/
Right?? It is so upsetting seeing those type of comments coming from POC themselves...
Megan presents herself as lighter than she actually is. I'm just picking up on her bullshit.
This video totally speaks to me. I've always wanted to be the way you carry yourself...taking pride in how I look and constantly trying to better myself. I have those thoughts and wants but don't always know how to go about it. Thank you for giving me inspiration. Keep doing you Boo!! You're beautiful inside and out!!
I love this woman! Keep being you Megan!
To me, you look like an American who got perfectly adjusted to the country you currently live in, and I applaud you for that because not everyone can do that
mychocochip everyone can do it as long as you have respect for other countries and cultures lol
tochjo772 I respect other countries and cultures but it still not easy to go live there lol it's not that easy bro
Tenzin teukie oh I see what you mean ~ :)
I appreciate that you addressed this so well, especially the color thing. People act like all black people gotta be dark skinned; black people come in all colors and look all different kinda ways. I got black cousins with naturally blonde hair and blue eyes, and ones with dark skin and dark brown eyes. Doesn't define your level of "blackness". I think that cuz you're black, you get extra flack for going outside what people expect or stereotype black people to be. I've gotten that simply for listen to not english music and learning languages. You do you; you've got great style and seem like a really great person.
Bella no they don't come in all colors xdd
Megan you do you. You've worked hard and earned a great life. I don't know you but I'm super proud to have watched you take your life into your own hands and carve out a life for yourself. I'm impressed by your accomplishments and I remain a fan.
Wow Megan you are so sophisticated and professional. I have not watched your videos in a while and I can tell that you have matured. Before you were awesome, But now, WOW!!! Thanks for being you and following your dreams.
My mother is Brazilian, my dad is American and I`ve been living in Colombia, I adapt to whatever my surrounding is, wherever I am I immerse myself in the culture, I speak Portuguese Spanish and English, and I love being able to experience a broader world view. How can the ability of adapting be something bad? very ignorant. Keep doing you, you are my fav. :*
also, I think you should make another lookbook video!!! I LOVE YOUR LOOKBOOKS. pleeeeeeeeeeeeease :D you have to agree it`s way overdue :p
Camila Wenger now you want to be colombian?..... sad
:p
If she were trying to be Korean don't you guys think she'd change her name to ChoNunHangukSaram *padum-tisk*
HarperPolo haha ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
HarperPolo 😂👌🏼
megan i just found you this week and I think you are amazing and you know yourself and those hating are very insecure and I love that you have embraced korean culture girl you do you booo. i got yo back Mrs Moon!!!!!
Megan i applaud you👏 👏 👏 so well explained and you stayed so calm !!
How about we just let people do whatever the fuck they want? It has nothing to do with everyone else. Live and let live 💙
Exactly if she's happy then that's all that matters
reggiBB I don't think you're getting a point 😓
reggiBB she obviously was talking about fashion in that statement, you're the one who read a bit too much into it.
CrimsonDip I have literally no clue what that guy was talking about. He read too far into it. I just went ahead and muted him.
some people just lack common sense xD
girl you didnt even had to explain yourself
Totally agreed
This is one of my favorite outfits I’ve ever seen on Megan. Also, I absolutely loved this video!
This is a new post on an old video but you are so empowering! Thank you for this. I moved to Spain and get some of this, "changed" stuff. You're great.
These hate comments have a lot to do with how Americans idealize the "American dream" and consider their culture to be the only one important enough to maintain - small minded people who think American culture is the only culture to be proud of , adopt and maintain
I really don't think that's it. I don't care how Megan dresses or anything but I am American and I have to say I never hear born and raised Americans talk about the "American Dream." It seems more like they think she's betraying where she came from and therefore think she finds fault with where they came from.
Yea and that being the reason is because most Americans never left the country, therefore they don't understand what it means to adapt, change, and merge into the culture.
Being an "African American" (African born and America raised) I can safely say that these haters are jealous😂 If someone moves to America they are expected to assimilate the culture. If you don't speak English, learn it. If you don't dress like us, go shopping. If you have an accent, change it. So for Megan to go to Korea and lean the language and assimilate the culture, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. In fact, that's indirectly what she's been taught her whole life. I've lived in America the majority of my life and have basically "lost my African identity". Yes I'm still African, but growing up in a different country has given me a different culture to my African counterparts who were raised there. We live in a global community, no one is bound by their birth certificate. Let Megan do whatever she wants y'all, it's not that serious.
I think it's ironic, if a western tries on korean makeup and likes it they're suddenly a koreaboo (I mean in general not like that girl that made a video saying she thinks she's japanese, that sort of video just screams identity crisis and that's a serious matter.)
but meanwhile, many "asian" makeup styles are meant to make asian people look more like westerns and that seems to be socially acceptable. Like?? It's the same damn thing.
totally agree, there are millions of asian people wearing western wing ayeliner, countouring etc....and nothing bad happens, but when western put on some kind of asian trend, they call them koreaboos or stupid stuff like that...it has no sense and it's really unfair. really.n
Ikr! I'm from Europe and I love Korean makeup and whenever I wear it, people are like, "Are you trying to be Korean? Stop trying because you'll never be one". Like wth? I wanna wear what I like.
Jpope Jnope Omg I agree! I want to dye my hair and try Korean makeup but my cousin keeps calling me a Koreabo
+ILOVESUGAKOOKIES&TAE!!!! INFIRES MAN!! I think you should do what you love to do. If youre cousin has that comment, its their Opinion, it shouldn't change the joy out of experiencing the style change. Be happy! YOU'RE AWESOME AND LOVED xx
Yen Yen Thank u for your comment, i really appreciate it! I
_will_ dye my hair and try Korean makeup!
I love this video, so glad you made it. a lot of people should watch this video. there is nothing wrong with wanting to look nice and gaining some habits from the places you live. I am glad that you don't let the haters get to you
Girl I love you and I love your Chanel. Don't worry about people opions they don't matter. You are an awesome person! What people think of you is none of your business.
I've watched you from the beginning and I've never thought that you've tried to change yourself to be Korean. I'm a British immigrant living in America and I've changed the way I dress. It's not intentional, I just don't want to pay a ridiculous amount to ship clothes from the UK to the US when I can just buy clothes in American stores.
Clothes from Britain is different?
5:41 I'm totally in agreement with Megan but that was one comment I had to disagree on. Koreans, Indians, Nigerians, Iranians, etc. who come to America and 100% assimilate always get called whitewashed by their friends and family too. "Why don't you speak your native language?" "Why don't you wear your hijab/sari/whatever clothing?" "Why don't you cook Naija food?" "Why are you ashamed of your heritage!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!" This type of shit happens to everyone. It's high time it stops, but the concern is understandable from disenfranchised cultures. Korean moms would worry too if their daughter moved to Japan and lived a Japanese lifestyle; it would be understandable because Korea was disenfranchised by Japan, so it's like.. a shock to grandmoms and friends to see someone "change". Even if it's a normal change from living somewhere. :/ Anyway, love you Megan!! You haven't changed imo. Just grown into a lovely young woman. People expect women to never grow up from being teenagers or something. Ugh.
yes i agree the children of immigrants to america tend to get a lot of crap about being too american and its like surprised they were born and raised in america and never left the country why are family surprised that english is their first language etc. instead of blaming/putting shame on people make sure that they know the cultures and respect it.
I didn't mean friends and family of the people from their own countries. They are in the same
Situation as me. I moved and my fellow Americans talk about me but they don't talk about the non Americans that move over. Nigerians move over and their fellow Nigerians talk about them but not the people whose country they moved too. Does that make sense? Thanks for your comment.
I'm pretty sure she meant it more as "Americans expect people who moved to America to assimilate to American culture, but when Americans move to another country, Americans judge them because they assimilate to the other culture." She wanted to highlight the hyprocrisy of that mindset.
I completely support you in whatever you do Megan! As long as you’re happy, you do you boo! You don’t need anyone’s approval and I’m glad you made this video to address that to everyone.
Girl, you look the same now as you did in your old videos. The only difference is your hair is permed now, your make up skills have improved and your lighting and video quality is much better. If I were living in a foreign country, wouldn't I dress in the current fashion in that country. Give the girl a break.
KrazySexyKool .... And she's more adult. That's probably the problem. Some people are afraid of change and growing the hell up.
Nick-E Nicole Yes, alot of the persons who are making these comments have never travelled outside their country much less be an immigrant or lived in a foreign country. If you want to survive and thrive as an immigrant, assimilation is key. Her life is in Korea, I would find it strange if she did not change and adapt.
KrazySexyKool ... thank you, exactly!
It's funny, this is the same kind of attitude that pisses me off in the natural hair community. Why do people think it's okay to tell someone else how to live their life? Why dont they mind their own business for once?
YUP!
Exactly! Especially with the whole "if you wear your hair as blah blah blah, then you don't love yourself."
Megan your beautiful the way you are, keep doing you and I'll always be here watching xxx
you are awesome! love this video! I think you are epic you are so inspiring! to move to a country and make it alone, and learn the language just so inspiring because my dream is to do working holiday in Seoul as I know I can't do more then a year and I worry about how to survive alone but then I watched your videos and thing I can totally do it. I just wanna say you are amazing!!!! keep it up!! much love from England!!!!!
I love all the positive comments. I am glad people have her back. I am an American (Hispanic) living in Russia. I hate when my friends would joke I'm losing my "spanishness". I hated seeing those comments cause they don't make sense to people who live abroad. Its call respecting the culture and yea you do get influence a bit because of living there but it doesn't mean you lose who you are 😒.