Being Black in Korea | The Pros and Cons | Melody Alisa
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Wondering what it's like to be black in Korea? Or what it's like to work in Korea as a black EPIK teacher foreigner? From the stares to the questions about my hair, I cover it all in this video!
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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my KZfaq channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, a soon-to-be first time mama through weekly new videos!
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@enmity9383 6 жыл бұрын
I went to a Korean karaoke place and the guy said “your hair, I like it, is it weave” 😭😭😭😭 girl I had to sit down I was shook. how did he know what weave was? it was my natural hair too 😂
@atlantanetwork4879 5 жыл бұрын
they know weave because it's more common there, just like men in makeup
@trav3ll3r 5 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭
@Caramelboii91 5 жыл бұрын
And plus it’s their hair y’all wearing lmfao
@s.a.8548 5 жыл бұрын
@@Caramelboii91 Korean hair?! Not that popular lol weaves are usually made from Indian or Latino hair (excluding black latinas). They're much more thicker and easy to make wigs from. The only reason I know this is because I worked in a factory that made wigs. I'm Arab so I don't really use weaves so don't @ me lol
@lemonwangs 5 жыл бұрын
You know those men who wear makeup on their plastic i think their K-pop or something
@ILoveLLawlietxD 7 жыл бұрын
"black girl magic, your hair defies gravity" i died
@Tina-ly5cr 7 жыл бұрын
Jee Why?
@ILoveLLawlietxD 7 жыл бұрын
BTS-taetae Trash lol what why, what's there to why
@ILoveLLawlietxD 7 жыл бұрын
BTS-taetae Trash because it's funny
@Tina-ly5cr 7 жыл бұрын
Jee How is it funny though?
@ILoveLLawlietxD 7 жыл бұрын
BTS-taetae Trash Because she says it's magic by people who naturally have that super curly hair that doesn't fall down the shoulders like flatter hair, so it defies gravity. It's just a really funny way of articulating. Understood now?
@missmac1771 7 жыл бұрын
In Japan, I was super happy when I saw another black chick lol! And you give each other that look like 'yeahhh girl!'
@senpaitama8778 7 жыл бұрын
Miss Mac is it common to see black people in Japan?
@missmac1771 7 жыл бұрын
Nope lol, I felt like a sore thumb! But ppl are very polite & curious as to where I come from :)
@senpaitama8778 7 жыл бұрын
Miss Mac ohh, I thought it was common in Tokyo though?
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
yesss!
@ChesireWaltz 7 жыл бұрын
I went to Nagasaki for a short visit and me and another Black girl got jumped by these two other Black girls that were hella drunk. They just stopped dead and went "... BLACK GIRLS OMG" then stumbled over to hug and were just going "You guys I don't see us... y'all out here all melaninated and pretty... I'm so happy to see you, askdjlkasd" then they hugged again before stumbling off into the night while a worried and more sober looking guy trailed them. It was hysterical.
@avawilliams5827 8 жыл бұрын
When walking through predominantly white areas and I see a black person I get so excited
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
*makes eye contact* *internally says "WE OUTCHEEAA"*
@avawilliams5827 8 жыл бұрын
Right!
@mangopuffpuff 3 жыл бұрын
Mhm
@BabyBeeSapphire 7 жыл бұрын
"Not going to bend myself to fit their standard of beauty" YAAAAASSS girl !!!!!!!!
@finaafifah7384 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of her!!
@estellelopez6682 7 жыл бұрын
You have a very calm and soothing voice. It's so nice.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
lol! thank you!
@delberthardin7912 7 жыл бұрын
Estelle Lopez she does
@yasminesalik6360 5 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@Naioki4 8 жыл бұрын
you are beautiful holy shit...i just kept staring thinking "she's gonna have some beautiful kids" lol!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
haha! thank you
@thatlthatjiminhandedeverya1018 7 жыл бұрын
Naioki4 ikr
@blasianb8458 7 жыл бұрын
same
@regulator5521 7 жыл бұрын
Naioki4 with meeeeeeee
@qubahka77 7 жыл бұрын
my gawd yessss she is. i will walk to korea from here in ny over water and through storms to be the father of her children. lol. and her mind and spirit makes her even more amazing.
@pslamwest 7 жыл бұрын
your hair is goals
@Salmoninyourrice 7 жыл бұрын
When I was on the subway. This guy said black people sing the best. It made me laugh. Then he tried to talk to me about Alicia keys but he didn't remember her name. He was like, "the song New York New York." I feel like my cons came mainly from Chinese students. I was in Seoul, and Korean people didn't seem phased by me. But I just noticed that the Chinese people were taking pictures of me when I was in Hongdae and asked me some very interesting questions I'll say.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
Ooh I've heard that traveling in China it can be like that - the pictures without asking and such. Smh.
@senpaitama8778 7 жыл бұрын
Mel on the Move yes, but I don't think they mean any ill will. my blonde teacher and blue eyes went to China and said people were talking photos of her everywhere. I think it's because they have never seen ppl like that before
@iceunelle 6 жыл бұрын
My parents went to China years ago (1992 I think) and one Chinese couple asked to take a picture of my parents! Also, my mom had braces at the time as well as light hair and blue eyes and got a LOT of stares lol. Apparently they were the first white people many of the Chinese people they met had ever seen before.
@nylah4030 6 жыл бұрын
I'm mixed race (black, Chinese, and a few others) and i can vouch for Chinese people being really really intrigued by black people. even my own relatives did that to me when i met them.
@poplings 7 жыл бұрын
Having more melanin on you can make you face criticism not only in Korea but all over the world, It is all because of the image of beauty projected through media.I am an asian and was called 'brown' by my my very own friend with a fair complexion, well I told her that I have more protection from skin cancer than her and we are still friends.People may not change but perceptions do!
@poplings 7 жыл бұрын
sure I agree! thank you
@bells561 7 жыл бұрын
Andalib Warsi well said it's so funny they should love the more melanin because it's actually healthier!!!😂less melanin is not good :/ people are so stupid 😂but yes I agree the media plays a huge role !
@qubahka77 7 жыл бұрын
faaaaaaax. but i have to say, i think that may be one the reasons some racist hate us soo much.
@lemonwangs 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know why we are all beautiful!
@lishlovesappletea 4 жыл бұрын
Same I'm. Asian and there's so much colourism
@dhanadant2086 7 жыл бұрын
im not black, but I an a person of color and I find these videos so helpful
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
awesome :)
@lonelywhale5096 7 жыл бұрын
Dhana Dant me too :)
@samiyahbeauford2330 7 жыл бұрын
Mel on the Move do u have to speak Korean
@bells561 7 жыл бұрын
Dhana Dant Um are u Indian o Hispanic? Cause usually people of color are blacks 😂
@dhanadant2086 7 жыл бұрын
Misz Bella Benzz people of color are anyone who's origin isn't White e.g Hispanic, Indian, African, Pacific Islanders (e.g. Samoa, Fiji...) etc and yes I am Indian
@1024sofia 7 жыл бұрын
for a country that are known to focus on education i have come to believe they are pretty ignorant in the world outside of korean idk maybe i just dont know korea
@bells561 7 жыл бұрын
Sofia I agree and I'm not Korean 👏🏿
@hv7053 6 жыл бұрын
Sofia true dat we are crazy about education * but mostly study for tests and etc not about the outside world...
@honggildong3876 3 жыл бұрын
koreans dont care about the outside world and theres no reason that they should
@1024sofia 3 жыл бұрын
@@honggildong3876 I disagree but i guess the rest of the world should have just ignored the whole dam country then.
@Tina-td3so 7 жыл бұрын
I really want to live in Korea for a while but I've always been a little hesitant because I'm southern Asian and not eastern like them.
@dhanadant2086 7 жыл бұрын
+Tina So you brown???...btw same i have always doubted it
@Tina-td3so 7 жыл бұрын
Dhana Dant yes I am :)
@dhanadant2086 7 жыл бұрын
Tina same lmao
@raouzkhan8356 7 жыл бұрын
same
@MrBrowni234 7 жыл бұрын
well they do have a weird obsession with being fair so you know...you could be judged
@grassroots8226 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mel! I lived in Tokyo for almost 10 yrs so I know what's it's like to be different. Even in a major international city like Tokyo, with many foreigners (gaijin). A non-Japanese will get constant stares and like you said, "comments, can't get away from them"....kinda felt like I was in my own 'reality' show. You are soooo cool, intelligent, and down to earth. I'm loving the natural hair (no weave) and the clean natural beauty! Awesome!!! I'm so glad you're a 'representation' of Black people (specifically a Black woman) in South Korea. I'm sure the people you're coming in contact with are definitely having a positive and enriching experience. Love ya vibe!
@tochjo772 7 жыл бұрын
I agree with everthing said ~
@kluesblues 7 жыл бұрын
YES!!!👍
@elesaharrington 8 жыл бұрын
Black people that go to Korea are very brave. Korea is super racist against its own asain people and I would never go there. I have lots of respect for people who visit. Im not brave enough to do that.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Koreans in bigger cities may be more aware / experienced with different kinds of people so I wouldn't count Korea out completely but they definitely have lots of room to grow!
@1sindydesire 8 жыл бұрын
I am so scared to go to Korea ,because of how racist they are, that's what other people say , I don't know if it's really true , I've never experience racism from Korean people.Some of my friends are Korean and they are not racist , I guess it's because they are use to being around black people, but that doesn't give them or any other race the right to hate another race.I am black ,and half of my friends are Asian , we talk about race some time and they are honest with me , they say that yes in their country some people don't like black people, like at all.One of my Korean friend asked me if I want to go to korea with her , and I was skeptical about it, she said don't be scared I'll protect you lol.So I guess not all Korean people are racist.But I really love Asian people , especially Korean people , so it's sad to hear other people saying that Korean don't like black, I love their drama , their songs too I hope one day I can have the courage to go their, and have my own experience, I hope it's a good experience.
@jennifergomez8599 7 жыл бұрын
TRUE! why be malicious and violent on Internet when the truth is true?!!!. East Asians peoples, Chinese, Japanese, and especially Koreans are very racist.They think that they are higher than the South and Southeast Asians, African and Latin American because they have white skin. But why is the Korean "idols" interested in the rap, rnb, hip-pop, jazz, soul,rock music etc..? .I don't understand,who has creates all this music?.I will tell you, African American, sorry for you, but I am proud of my origins: black and white and my tan skin.God bless you!
@bisiakilo4623 7 жыл бұрын
Korea is EXTREMELY racially homogeneous. That may create racism and narrow mindedness because of lack of exposure. Please look at the reality.
@jungk0081 7 жыл бұрын
Cos of this world we living..no matter where u go will be some good some bad..this is no exception for Korea..but the good will overcome evil..our biggest task??
@Pearlebaby 7 жыл бұрын
I refused to straighten my hair haha too.... the best part was being pet like cat lol.
@Lill2895 7 жыл бұрын
Some black ppl feel it's offensive, but there are folks that are genuinely mesmorized by our natural hair because we're the only ones that got it lol
@prettygirl45459 7 жыл бұрын
Im in Japan and I also refuse. I reserve touching for small children after very bad experience...actually a few (some of which my fellow program members have experienced).
@qubahka77 7 жыл бұрын
in the Czech Republic a few years back a family ask to take pics with me and other artist. the mother and young daughter ask to touch my locks. they carefully poked it and ran away giggling to the obvious chagrin of the father and brother. it was both hilarious and super weird. i learned to get over it.
@edgehill66 7 жыл бұрын
Imagine walking up to asians/caucasians and asking to touch their hair, stroke their skin... Try doing it to their kids, too..
@searchjesus2123 5 жыл бұрын
Bryson the Mad Pencil that's just wrong
@Raeleen 8 жыл бұрын
Wow.. When you said, that you have the power/opportunity to shape how they view a particular race (yes, that can be considered generalizing, but it's true it makes sense) by being the first person of a particular race they meet, wow that opened my eyes like crazy. Thanks for the tip/advice "I MUST'VE PERMED THE SHIT OUT OF IT" LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
:D You're welcome!!
@MuUwiKo16 7 жыл бұрын
lol I thought "We out here" too when I saw other black women in Japan!! :D
@haha-ye9gl 7 жыл бұрын
oh my god you are so fucking pretty like holy shit. YOU'RE JAW IS AMAZING LIKE
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
lol!! thank you!
@CloroxBleach-nu8vo 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I’m a 15 year old Black male currently living in Atlanta. I’ve been very interested in Korean culture, but all videos I see are about a white perspective... it’s not a bad thing but I just want to know what the expectations will be because everyone’s perspectives are different. Thanks again though nice to know their some more beautiful Africans warriors destroying the stereotypes from the world and making the black communities a brighter place ✊🏿 stay woke sister :D
@qubahka77 7 жыл бұрын
1st pro "your black" fkkn dope! i loooove this women. wish i knew her personally. keep it coming sistah brown.
@aniahkgopaul 7 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with your hair. Give me hair tips please 😂😂
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
aw thanks! what's been the most crucial for me is regular trims!
@creaturebotman 7 жыл бұрын
Hey.. I am a black business man living in Korea too. Man do I have stories but you really nailed a lot of the "Black Experience" in Korea. I really enjoy your videos and you are a beautiful sister.
@jayonetta 7 жыл бұрын
creaturebotman Do you have a korean gf? its like every black person that goes there can't get a gf/bf.
@creaturebotman 7 жыл бұрын
I do have many friends here in Korea. However, I haven't actively dated but that is only because I am so deeply dedicated to my work that I have not had the time for romance. I have been approached many times. I guess I haven't run into the right situation yet.
@diouranke 7 жыл бұрын
nice, haveyou picked up the language? are you American?
@creaturebotman 7 жыл бұрын
Yes. I am an American. Born in New York. I've lived here in Korea for a long time. I can write and read Korean but not proficient enough to carry on a fluent conversation but I do get by.
@CEOMinerva 6 жыл бұрын
creaturebotman Have you ever felt some form of abrupt racism?
@Phoenixspin 7 жыл бұрын
Do a "Being Black in America | The Pros and Cons"
@raynesilence9379 7 жыл бұрын
love your hair, what a strong woman you are for doing you. keep it up all the best in korea.
@phillmaster85 7 жыл бұрын
These videos are making my day. Thanks for sharing! You have moved Korea to top of my list.
@jouwu 6 жыл бұрын
I really want to go to korea bc I love learning about other countries but I'm brown and I'm scared of how people would look at me like literally bc I hate being in the spotlight.
@ashatali5933 8 жыл бұрын
k just gotta say this, but you are soooooo freaking pretty like I just kept staring at your eyebrows and your hair-goals btw-and your eyes just yeah, and then I really like how mature and frank you are. I've watched a lot of videos and it seems like each african american living in korea that gives their perspective responds to the experience differently but relays their feelings so...I don't know how to describe it...I just liked the way you explained yours okay ramble over now
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Haha aw thank you so much!!
@oseremhen9075 7 жыл бұрын
asha tali Right,when I first saw this video I was like she's so pretty and mature and woah-life goals right here.
@cathybj855 8 жыл бұрын
Very analytical and I liked the emphasis you put on seeing things from a different perspective! Great vid
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
+Cathy bj Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed!
@linalinabutlouder978 8 жыл бұрын
i loved the first pro!! the whole video was really interesting
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tanvikejriwal1 7 жыл бұрын
Melody, I am an Indian girl who is considering studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. Is that something you would recommend? Do you see Indians in South Korea?
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
I have :)
@user-gp1bt4vm3r 5 жыл бұрын
There are A LOT of Indians who study abroad and those who live permanently in Korea.
@chethana9943 5 жыл бұрын
Yes I am Indian living in Seoul
@linciafern 4 жыл бұрын
i wanna go to korea its my dream but im a dark south asian and im actually scared lmao
@samiraabouzid915 7 жыл бұрын
beeing different is cool 😊😊 just keep smilling and cheer up🙆 fighting 💪💪💪
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
:) thank you!
@kksmkulawardhana1648 5 жыл бұрын
I love your positivity..... So optimistic... You're the most impressive person I have ever seen on KZfaq
@AshleyLaGata 8 жыл бұрын
I'm afro Latina and I just left Korea a couple weeks ago. I don't exactly regret going, but I definitely would never live their again. Never ever ever again.
@AshleyLaGata 8 жыл бұрын
there*
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
I feel ya! Where you in a small town or just encountered a lot small minded people?
@AshleyLaGata 8 жыл бұрын
+Melody Williams I was in Ulsan. In comparison to stories I've heard, I didn't even have it that bad. But it was just a very unhappy experience for me. Being from NYC and having traveled alot before Korea just killed my patience for the kinds of things I saw and experienced. I couldn't stand the bully culture there. The education system. The hierarchy. The way people treated eachother probably bothered me just as much as how I was treated. My students having their parents push them to get plastic surgery, and the way they talk about their friends and tear each other down. The lack of compassion and basic understanding of things like disabilities and just being different. I couldn't deal. It just all felt so superficial and hateful, on top of ignorant. And it all seemed encouraged, like a total unquestionable norm. Just 100% NOT for me.
@carmenlove7839 8 жыл бұрын
Leave her alone. She's talking about her experience in Korea and I don't blame her for never going again. Some Asians don't like blacks sadly....
@noraworldheart4223 8 жыл бұрын
+AshleyLaGata You should totally make a video about it. I'd love to hear more about your experiences.
@whatsaqueentoagoddess 7 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your first pro! Ya damn right!
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
:D
@tiitsoso 7 жыл бұрын
Your makeup on fleek, your hair on fleek, your baby hair on fleek!
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
hahah always gotta slick down the baby hairssss! thank you!
@LinguistAmbie 8 жыл бұрын
gr8 video!! I can't wait to go back.... thanks for sharing!😊
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
+Ambie Gonzalez TV Thanks Ambie!! Glad you enjoyed!
@april620 7 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, "your hair defies gravity" I LOVE IT! I've never thought of my hair that way and now I appreciate it even more because of you, THANK YOU!
@nickgunz 7 жыл бұрын
Well Spoken, Good Energy!
@cmartha100 7 жыл бұрын
Omg I love your personality, you are so calm and organized like no other... 👍
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
thanks :)
@ciklopentanoperhidrofenant9865 8 жыл бұрын
You're so nice and kind, and ful of understanding and very funny... A very very beautiful❤️ earned yourself a subscriber!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Aw!! Thank you so much!! :D
@emilio7466 6 жыл бұрын
Your voice is so relaxing omg i love it
@DruPetty42 7 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos!
@kimnamjin1162 7 жыл бұрын
I started by watching got7 videos and ended up here, but I'm glad. Love your videos!!
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
haha I glad you ended up here too!! thank you!
@alittlebitofanything9235 8 жыл бұрын
Very insightful, I hope to be teacher there next year. And you given me some things to think about. Thank you.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad this could help :)
@alittlebitofanything9235 8 жыл бұрын
No thank you.
@MelroseDJ 7 жыл бұрын
This speaks to me! i hope one day i can shape someones thoughts in a positive way. i was thinking as well, isnt there pros and cons to being black everywhere lol
@adrianjames6823 7 жыл бұрын
I love how you broke everything down. ❤️❤️❤️
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@haiiithereee30 8 жыл бұрын
i love the very first pro omg gurl yAs embrace and love yourself and the skin you're in!!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Yesss, all day! Thank you!
@maxine5058 7 жыл бұрын
i've been watching your videos since a while ago and YOU'RE SO FREAKING BEAUTIFUL, IM IN AWE 🌸💕
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
aw thank you!
@KSA-xl5zk 7 жыл бұрын
i've noticed that koreans tend to talk about being progressive and inclusive and then proceed to make judgmental remarks or look down on certain groups of people, and that's one thing i'll never get over (my parents do this...)
@jas6851 7 жыл бұрын
I feel that second pro living in West Virginia 😂😂😂😂😂
@elyses6449 7 жыл бұрын
Jasmane Jefferson I do too!
@MakiahRoam 7 жыл бұрын
Jasmane Jefferson lol Im in Maryland
@ascendedweeb328 5 жыл бұрын
Jasmane Jefferson rip slavery states
@ascendedweeb328 5 жыл бұрын
Kiah43 rip white rich people states 😂😂😂
@ashleytorkornoo3482 8 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with your hair
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks!
@xxrandomchik 7 жыл бұрын
Can you give more examples of your experiences by any chance? I'm really curious. Like, you mentioned how there were stereotypes and crazy comments made to you. Are there any particular ones that stood out, since you kind of brushed over talking about them in the video ^-^ xx
@N_Quantum_Meruit 4 жыл бұрын
Dope video 💪🏾✊🏾
@nbim2708 7 жыл бұрын
Young mama im so proud of you being yourself out there. Kepp being real to yourself. Identity.
@RakiyahInSpace 8 жыл бұрын
Black girl magic 😍🤗 enjoyed your video. Gives a positive and honest perspective for people of color abroad. I plan to finally go spring semester , even though I know all these aspects it was yet very informative and interesting!! Thanks! 감사합니다 😌
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
네!! I hope you enjoy your time here!!
@AstraExplorator 8 жыл бұрын
great video and I just read some of your blog posts. you are amazing- I love your mindset/outlook on life. I look forward to more YT videos & blog posts!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
+sndanim You're so kind, Thank you so much! What an awesome compliment!! :)
@mathaantje8965 7 жыл бұрын
I was expecting some funny anecdotes but still thanks for sharing your experience
@D2fan4ever 8 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Glad to know there is one other black woman there. :) I'm taking first trip to Seoul this year and I'm excited and nervous about it.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, we are out here! Seoul is awesome, you'll love it!
@yp4927 8 жыл бұрын
I finally got around to watching your video! And you deserve my first comment online. I watched numerous KZfaq videos but this is the very first time to leave a comment. I just had to. I love all the perspective studies that you vocalized in such a fun and enjoyable way. Love it!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much Yoon!! I love you!!
@mgnradio2011 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. This applies to being black in America as well depending on your social class.
@sincerely.des_ 5 жыл бұрын
Thnx for the info and your voice is so beautiful and soothing😊
@eadenmcintyre6546 7 жыл бұрын
Wow you must have a great amount of patience! I Respect you greatly! 😻😻😻
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
I sure do try lol!
@katw5812 8 жыл бұрын
Very insightful!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
+Kathryn Weiss Thanks Kat!!
@minakim7750 8 жыл бұрын
I love you so much, your positivity is amazing !!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
:) Thank you so much!
@MZROZAYTV 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mel, just wanted to tell you that your videos are great! Keep doing what you're doing. I am also a black natural haired woman living abroad (China) and it feels good to see someone else that I can relate with and feel empowered by! You have a new subscriber as well. #BlackGirlMagic !!!
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
thanks girl!
@scoshi6592 7 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for you, you're very brave But some people in the comments are straight up judging, now I agree that it's very rude for people to laugh at you, but people in the comments c'mon Mel lives in a small korean town that is not diverse at all and people are ignorant about people they have never met and that is very normal qnd I wouldn't call it racism unless they feel superior, but still not okay to make fun of people
@MsHaydenc1 8 жыл бұрын
Haha, this is so true, I have locs and when I went to Korea that first time I thought I fell and woke up a celebrity,!!! what? my hair fascinated them so much and people constantly stopped me to take picture.... felt weird but going to Jejudo and the petite little old ladies rubbing my mocha chocolate skin was almost hilarious. No it did not rub off....:)
@tamikacampbell5946 8 жыл бұрын
They tried to...they wanted to see if your blackness would rub off!?!! 😭😭😭
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
LOL @ woke up a celebrity! Old people are the worst (but best) with their 1000% genuine curiosity but sometimes they have NO respect for personal space!
@mayaayaya 8 жыл бұрын
You're awesome! I really am trying to convince my friends to visit Korea with me
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
+Maya Hudlin Thanks Maya!! It's an awesome place to visit (and live) - I hope they come around!
@windywaters5258 6 жыл бұрын
Your video was awesome,very interesting
@sydnifrancis388 7 жыл бұрын
i honestly love these videos. Im extremely interested in korean culture and would one day like to go there. It's so nice to hear about what it's like from someone who is experiencing it first hand.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed!
@holy6704 7 жыл бұрын
I was tan, but they called me black.. I mean black people isn't bad but I was just tan -__-
@nylah4030 6 жыл бұрын
they actually don't have a word for tan in korean. just black. or dark. so it could've been just a way to describe.
@mahasina.k.5963 8 жыл бұрын
I really want to go to Korea one day but ths video will remind me of the mind set of different people and places thank you for the cool vid. New subscriber!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it could help! Thanks for subscribing! :)
@Kitsunee.Vixxen 7 жыл бұрын
you should talk about what types of comments you've heard or experiences so far with those things happening to you
@Everykittyalways 7 жыл бұрын
This was an insight, i'm a white British person so I so i know i'll never be able to see it from your perspective but i kind of got lead here through yt bc I was curious about how Korea viewed the gay and lesbian community. Korea is a conundrum it so modern and yet so behind the times.
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
That's such a great way to put it. Technology wise they're so advanced but culturally speaking they are super behind. I think because the society is so homogeneous when someone or something is different, instead of trying to understand it, it's just written off as "wrong" or "bad". A conundrum ,indeed!
@emanicalhoun9320 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Just wanted to say I LOVE YOUR VIBE!!!!!!!
@MelodyAlisa 3 жыл бұрын
Why thank you ma’am!
@alicefayxxo 7 жыл бұрын
Why are you so beautiful I'm dead 😍😍😍
@theresamatambo7540 6 жыл бұрын
Girl I would kill for your hair......its gorgeous.
@dedricbullock5567 7 жыл бұрын
Dont know how I came across this but man you are so funny and cool keep up the vlog
@stephanieyoung8093 7 жыл бұрын
I definitely want to visit Korea!
@ABlackCountryWoman 6 жыл бұрын
What a personality (aside from your beauty!)!! You need your own cable channel, Melody!! I LOVE this video! Blessings and love & joy in Korea!! Good lucky with all you do. Subscribed.
@collinssebugwawo774 6 жыл бұрын
I like the way you express yourself plus you are extremely beautiful. Your skin blows me away.
@leslierodriguez4170 8 жыл бұрын
I'm Hispanic but I found this video very interesting ~.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@reesewashington181 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love Pro #1!!!
@hatchibyebye 8 жыл бұрын
cool video. You have a good attitude.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vincenthenry5819 8 жыл бұрын
+Melody Williams has anyone ever told you that you are fine as frog hair... lol. You are gorgeous, though.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
LOL, never in all my days have I heard that one! hahah but thank you.
@dania7124 7 жыл бұрын
I respect you so much for not straightening your hair as an act of bending to their "standard of beauty". Respect and goals!
@PeaceTheGypsy 8 жыл бұрын
Giiiiiirl you are BEAUTIFUL!!!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! :)
@jennieredrose5819 7 жыл бұрын
awesome vid!
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@amandaa1407 8 жыл бұрын
ahhhh you're so beautiful, i love you personality, the video was really interesting
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!
@reefsolutions 7 жыл бұрын
loved your vid mel. keep doing what you do :D
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :)
@mochasexhibition1932 6 жыл бұрын
I love your vibe and your gorgeous subscribed and notifications turned on
@jetblackfox 7 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'll likely be coming to Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and this was very informative. In my travels as a chocolate brother from Harlem, I've experienced the exact same things in Russia and the rural parts of France. Keep your head up and I love the whole perspective that you had about being the very first person of color that they might now. In Sochi, an older man and his wife came up to me with their camera and I thought that he wanted me to take a picture of he and his wife near the Olympic rings. No. He grabs ME, hands the camera to his wife and wanted to take a photo with me. Turns out that he was a Native Russian who'd never left the country and never seen a brother before. As weird as it was, it was a positive experience as they were very nice. Not offensive at all. Thanks for the videos. Keep 'em coming.
@toodleloos 7 жыл бұрын
Watching a video like this is hard, but it's what we (other black people who also want to try visiting korea) probably need to hear. I'm glad you made one, and I'm glad that even though they're cons, it didn't all feel that way. I do try to take into account that SKorea is so new to tourism and things like that, and honestly, cold hard fact is, there are a LOT of places that black people won't feel "welcome" if we visit, and that's just the reality of it. So I can't be scared of where I'm going, but I also need to know exactly what I would need to expect. And I can hope, that with people traveling into and out of SKorea more, that everyone will get more used to it and broaden their horizons over the coming years, but there's no problem in knowing now what things are like.
@akimmy2012 8 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video....I was interested in how it would be to live in Korea if I went there to teach. you've alleviated that stress a bit. such a good outlook!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
So glad I could help! :)
@sungminpark6086 8 жыл бұрын
I live in korea with my parents they are broken people in my generations doesn't mean they will start to hate you, like I have a friend who is totally from gayana, we live together with friends, in korea, and literally he doesn't have any kind of racism against korea like you guys do. if the publicy died, it will be more fun than blowing othjer peoples heads and strt shooting your heads down.if you want to take this comment as for your self why not vs our country and regain your honours, are u low shits that people talk about all day.I am half Chinese, so china, Korea and Russia vs all of you garbage nations, who will win, we will win against you garbage nations
@beefisgood32 8 жыл бұрын
+SungMin Park wow you need to go down that rabbit whole. it will really help you see with a bit more clarity on how things work lol.
@beefisgood32 8 жыл бұрын
+SungMin Park that just means do some research first :)
@buiiiii 8 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaa that was awesomely hilarious and wonderful to watch! Now I know what it feels like to be a black girl in Korea. Please make more videos like this!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Bui Haha thank you BUI Dawg. I definitely will :D
@gracechoi9066 3 ай бұрын
Korean sister here! God led me to your channel today 🤍 have a blessed day!
@OALM1991 8 жыл бұрын
This video was SO cool and informative! Pressure & power LOL. And I have natural hair and I always wondered how Koreans react to natural hair. I'm about to graduate & somehow I wondered over the Tubeverse looking at videos about living in Korea. You did an amazing job though. Keep making such videos!
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah - P&P! hahah. Thank you so much! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! I'll definitely be continuing to make more vids - keep an eye out :)
@claireapovo 4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of perspective
@nessie4215 8 жыл бұрын
You sound like you have such a good attitude about everything. Nice to hear. Obviously it is tough especially when you want to just blend in and cannot. However, you seem to not be upset by it.
@MelodyAlisa 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's definitely frustrating at times but zooming out / remembering it's not personal allows me to keep my sunny disposition :)
@nessie4215 8 жыл бұрын
+Melody Williams That's what I have to remind myself of for when I move there. Can't wait for more videos!
@cakeandkpop9717 7 жыл бұрын
your awesome, I love your channel
@MelodyAlisa 7 жыл бұрын
:) thank you!
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