Korean Adoptee Story - "aka DAN" KOREAN ADOPTEE DOC Pt. 1

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In this episode, Dan Matthews makes the discovery of a lifetime when he finds out he's been reconnected with his biological family, including a twin brother he's never known about. Follow Dan and his mother Lynne, as they prepare for his trip to Korea.
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@hollywoodgrunt 9 жыл бұрын

I just started the search for my birth parents through ESWS. I was adopted at 6 months old from Daegu, South Korea. Your video has given me the strength and patience to endure this process. Thank you for sharing your story, Dan.

@ISATV 9 жыл бұрын

Park Jin Tae 박진태 Thank you for watching!

@Livelife424 8 жыл бұрын

+Park Jin Tae 박진태 I was also adopted from Daegu!

@Logicsupremacy 8 жыл бұрын

Tim Whittaker God bless you

@Logicsupremacy 8 жыл бұрын

Park Jin Tae 박진태 God bless you

@veeveegem 5 жыл бұрын

@@geronimo4621 How can you be so mean? The least that you can do is sympathize.

@wongfupro 10 жыл бұрын

Congrats Dan. So glad your story can finally be shared with everyone in the world!

@tamilynogawa7691 10 жыл бұрын

This made me cry so much /;')

@tamilynogawa7691 10 жыл бұрын

I love this sooooooo much

@ISATV 10 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't have been possible with you out you guys!

@tamilynogawa7691 10 жыл бұрын

Awww thnx and you must be super happy to find balance right? ;D

@eileenchow2867 7 жыл бұрын

Tamilyn Ogaw

@feztheshep 9 жыл бұрын

The only thing I had trouble with in school were people saying "your real mom" because I'm like, my mom is my real mom. That's my biological mom, but my mom is my real mom too.

@autumnromero3653 9 жыл бұрын

I know right! I'm a Chinese adoptee, and I have pretty much zero hope of ever finding my biological parents, but I've come to terms with that. I totally know what you mean by when people say "real" parents. Both sets of parents are real, I SWEAR lol. Just wanted to say something because I can relate to this haha.

@feztheshep 9 жыл бұрын

Hey I can relate with being a Chinese adoptee who has pretty much zero hope of finding my bio parents too!

@autumnromero3653 9 жыл бұрын

Yay we're matching!

@Ryveigha 9 жыл бұрын

Autumn Romero Hey I'm a Chinese adoptee too! No hope of finding my biological parents either. Sometimes it is hard not being able to be with parents that share features with me like biological families do. Well, it's hard for me sometimes anyways. I was aadopted into America with lots of white people everywhere and few Asians. Sometimes I wonder "Where did my nose come from? What kind of lives did my parents leave? Why did they leave me to the care of an orphanage? Do they look like me? What would they think if they could see me now? Would they be proud? Ashamed? Happy? Scared? Are they artistic like me? Or athletic like my adoptive family? Do they enjoy jokes as much as I do?" So many questions, not enough possibility to ever ask them.

@autumnromero3653 9 жыл бұрын

Rose H I wonder the exact same things! I guess we just have to leave it up to the imagination. I also go to this thing called Chinese Heritage Camp. I don't know if you've gone or heard of it but it's super fun! A bunch of adoptees like you and I get together and we do fun stuff. It's pretty awesome being around a bunch of asians and feel like you "blend in" once in a while haha.

@SirAgravaine 10 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I seriously teared up. I feel so bad for your birth parents because they really didn't want to give you up, but they felt they had no other choice. On the other hand, I'm really happy for your parents because they got to have you!

@ISATV 10 жыл бұрын

Happy Mother's Day to Everyone. Especially today - we're proud to have released a series that examines the importance of mothers in our lives. Whether foster, adoptive, or biological.

@MissyStylee 10 жыл бұрын

I think there's no love is more deep than the adoptive mother....I admire Lynne so much!

@IndigoRoses7 8 жыл бұрын

the letter from his biological mother..instant tears down my face. I'm adopted myself and it just makes my day when I see an adoption story like this

@bellarosie63 10 жыл бұрын

Your mom giving you the album and hugging you and telling you to embrace your extended family was very touching... Your parents have the biggest heart not only did they adopt you but your sister too. You guys are very lucky to have them as parents. In my opinion, your biological parents have the heaviest heart and toughest love for you. It must have been hard to give up their child for adoption and looking at your twin brother everyday that constantly reminded them about you ..

@LucyHon 9 жыл бұрын

The FungBros brought me here. This is emotional and thanks for sharing your story Dan.

@DANakaDANtv 9 жыл бұрын

lucy anon awesome!

@Rosefantasticworld 8 жыл бұрын

Me2

@ramdas363 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not even adopted but I keep watching all these adoptee documentaries because they're so addictive. This one's really well made and the dude got really lucky with his families, they both seem very nice. Also I'm not crying, there's something in my eyes.

@worshipthecomedygodseoeunk4010 8 жыл бұрын

In response to those who don't get why we search: In my opinion, it's not just a matter of finding someone blood related, but also trying to forgive the ones who gave you up. Especially if you find out they hadn't really wanted to abandon you, but were sort of forced to make a difficult choice, which happens a lot more than you realize, you received all that unconditional love so it's only natural to give some of it back no matter how hurt you are in whatever circumstances. Also, I don't think it's very considerate of some people to be questioning in the first place. Were you adopted? No. So I'd suggest maybe listening to those who are.

@HKim0072 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a fair question. But, I think it just comes down to people’s background. I had more issues about being Asian in a white town rather than being adopted. Resolved that by moving to a more diverse area. Had no desire to search for my birth relations, but they made a search for me. And I connected with them later. I’m one of the rare people that my parents never moved or changed their phone number, so it was easy for the connection to happen.

@deeb.9250 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised they gave poor parents option for adoption as a way out... I hope Korea has better health care now, even if you have no money you can still keep your children.

@famousamos 10 жыл бұрын

This documentary is awesome. I mentor a freshmen at my university who is a Korean American adoptee.

@ISATV 10 жыл бұрын

make sure he sees!

@thatzombieplace 10 жыл бұрын

racist

@Resonance1919 6 жыл бұрын

yo wat up woojong

@yolokpop9255 6 жыл бұрын

Woojong with the Word i found your old comment😂😂😂

@wysfamalam8456 6 жыл бұрын

Dude ive seen u on pretty much every adoption/sad documentary to do with asian kids lol

@JulieTao96 9 жыл бұрын

I cried. Kind of a lot. How inspirational and moving, thank you for making this documentary, it is eye opening.

@ISATV 9 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for watching!

@geronimo4621 5 жыл бұрын

you re an idiot....

@sleepovr 8 жыл бұрын

It's hard to see him reading letter from his dad, specially the part about they have to let him ago. I saw pain in his eyes, I saw him ask "why it has to be me ?". What a different life it would be if condition was different ... Dan is a strong man ... Damn ninja cutting unions ...

@fvnt0miix953 8 жыл бұрын

I think they made the right decision tho. I'm sure Dan lived a better life in the USA than he would have in Korea. Having your real parents around you is nice, but having a good living condition is even more important imo. Of course he had to suffer thru bullies and discrimination from the white kids, but at least he had a nice house to live in, no worries about food and money. So yea, I think it's not a bad thing that they left him for adoption.

@AlexBabcock-hw9iz 7 жыл бұрын

Bullies and discrimination from white kids, just the white kids no black or hispanic kids or even other types of asians. No that would never happen right?

@hafsa1698 6 жыл бұрын

FVNT0M IIX his bio family seemed like they had a good enough living condition, with 2 kids and all. Plus when his twin took them to his childhood neighbourhood he said that he had a lot of positive memories there.

@user-ly4wt9xp4i 5 жыл бұрын

Chris P. Bacon that really sucks.. I was tormented for YEars because I lived in a predominately white area

@natashaadelina7325 4 жыл бұрын

I know. And I think it hurts more considering that while yeah, the Matthews are better but back then, the chance that Dan would eventually be adopted to an actual good family was like 50%. The fact that the father had to, and eventually did, choose to believe that 50% was... amazing.

@DenysiaYu 10 жыл бұрын

I'll admit it, I cried a little when Dan was talking to his mom. It was a really moving moment.

@Anne-km2xc 9 жыл бұрын

This so rocks! I hope that my daughter, from Ethiopia, gets to meet her birth mother, and can extend her family to include knowing her. Thank you for telling your story. Lovely.

@ISATV 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@-maquia- 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’m an Ethiopian adoptee as well!! But honestly it’s a bit of a myth that we have a complex about meeting our birth parents. Of course, I’d like to know their medical history, but I personally don’t know them and don’t really care what happens to them. But if your daughter grows up wanting to meet her biological mother, then I wish her luck!!

@hotsaucepng7961 4 жыл бұрын

I hope u let her learn the language so there is no barrier

@rosepo4076 10 жыл бұрын

I can't stop crying. God bless your parents. They raised you well.

@torimcinnes7172 8 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are in the process of adopting siblings from Korea. Thank you for making this documentary it was very touching to our hearts

@yeinpark6206 3 жыл бұрын

what an extraordinary story, with complicated emotions. The adoptive mother seems so warm and kind-hearted. I also felt really said when his biological mother said "your father had to make the decision". It makes it sound like she didn't have much choice in the matter :(

@umayusu 9 жыл бұрын

I've just watched this episode so far, but I've already cried twice. The story itself is so deeply emotional and I love how it comes through with the simple, unadorned style of this documentary. Thank you for having the courage to share something so personal with the rest of us

@snickiesnicker 10 жыл бұрын

I cried when Mrs Matthews hugged Dan and also when she was talking about her life. Such a strong woman with big heart :')

@jef9925 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, mom Lynne Matthews gave me chills and everything. 💕💕💕

@irsayson 2 жыл бұрын

Its been 8 years and I remember watching this documentary for the first time. One of the most touching series I've seen online. I hope Dan and his closest are keeping safe. Sending y'all love!!

@808slowly 8 жыл бұрын

The pure emotion is priceless. Great documentary. You are loved by both family as your adoptive Mom said. That scene was the most touching.

@crystalblue3842 4 жыл бұрын

Your mom is so beautiful. I teared up when she hugged you

@InJensLife 10 жыл бұрын

This is so hard to watch because it just brings me to tears. I'm so glad that there people your parents to become such wonderful parents for people like you. :')

@jantruitt9241 4 жыл бұрын

OMG this is so bittersweet! I am crying for his adoptive mother, his birth mother and for him! I am hoping everyone will come to some sort of understanding that this was probably best for everyone concerned. Being related doesn’t always work with some families who have always been together, think about it! I am hoping for some middle ground that everyone can stand upon and make the very best for everyone! Thank you for sharing this program.

@ednagarcia6412 4 жыл бұрын

A lots of tears when her mom let him to go meet his biological parents and siblings....happy for you Dan God bless you...you have a good heart...

@aishitaruiluvu 10 жыл бұрын

The parents who adopted Dan is so selfless and loving. God bless them!

@GabrielaCenturionNeumann 10 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who was adopted when a newborn. I had never really paid much attention to that fact. For someone looking from the outside, it just seemed like a blessing that my friend could have a loving family. But there's so much more to it, isn't it? For everyone involved. I think I can understand how my friend might be feeling a little better now that I've seen this. My friend is not a very talkative person... but I will keep trying to get my friend to open up, if that is my friend's wish. I will try to understand the situation better, try to not assume things but to just listen and be there. I couldn't help but crying. It was filled with emotions, real ones. Thank you for deciding to share this with us worldwide. A very big hug from Paraguay. For you and your family. All of them.

@soyoung 10 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Dan :D, beautiful documentary !!

@danil.6667 8 жыл бұрын

Watching this while hormonal was the wrong choice. Lol.

@salmaselma23 8 жыл бұрын

same here hahah

@halesthehero2921 8 жыл бұрын

The trend continues hahahahaha everything hurts

@carrieyaj 8 жыл бұрын

Lmfao...agreed

@Godivarealness 6 жыл бұрын

I didnt even make it half way 😭😂

@namaste_charlei 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Chocolate is easing my emotions.

@katmcdowellmusic 10 жыл бұрын

Dan this is such an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it with the world!

@DroidFloyd 8 жыл бұрын

OMG! I actually shed tears, I wish the best for Dan and both families.

@leannsadventure 10 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend is also a Korean adoptee and I made him watch this with me. I asked him if he was curious about his brith parents. Unfortunately he isn't, but this was still really inspiring. Thank you for sharing this!

@madeleinetze45 9 жыл бұрын

such an emotional documentary which really so touch and made my tears flow.

@chronos13 10 жыл бұрын

your mother is an amazing person

@naraimonjapanese1929 5 жыл бұрын

Mom: How's the packing going? Son: It's good. Almost done. Well, not almost done but.. Universal Mom-Child conversation

@jovannacota2012 4 жыл бұрын

I’m super hormonal and pregnant right now and I cried almost the whole time... My heart is bursting right now, you are strong 💪🏼 god bless your beautiful soul And heart of gold

@Matokiie 9 жыл бұрын

kinda sucks that he got left behind and adopted while his twin brother stayed....:(

@melatonin12 9 жыл бұрын

His family couldn't afford two kids at the time

@KatieMei 9 жыл бұрын

Plus, his health was worse & so he has sent to hopefully have a better life where he could be tooken care of & made sure he was well nourished

@adamstrasd2136 8 жыл бұрын

well i was actually more sad about what his birth parents would have had to go through. they had to make a choice between their twin sons. i mean... who can? the fact that wanting to raise both of their children, was only a selfish hope, is just too sad in my opinion.

@hikariishida8163 7 жыл бұрын

MEEP MEEP BEEP BEEP and what ironically they have daughter, I mean they have better live after that right?

@da96103 6 жыл бұрын

Apparently some Korean had explained that there was no universal healthcare in South Korea 1985. It was only implemented later in 1988.

@hillaryk4795 10 жыл бұрын

From a fellow Korean adoptee, it's so wonderful you've found your birth family and are able to share your story on such a platform. I find it very interesting to hear other adoption stories and I feel mine is very similar to yours. I am excited to see the rest of the story :) thank you for sharing such an intimate emotional time of your life. I remember my first time back to Korea and the day I met my mother. I've never been so out of my element and so mixed emotionally, but it was hands down the best moment of my life.

@angelkim.9549 8 жыл бұрын

The message from his birth mum had me crying 😭😭😭😭

@spikesbnl 7 жыл бұрын

Omg, I was adopted through Eastern also and did my birth search in 2012. After that I went through a Korean adoptee language program in 2015 and met many other ESWS adoptees, and we are thinking about starting a channel to share our stories because it's so important for people to know about what it all entails. Thanks for sharing your story. It's an emotional roller coaster that we have all been through.

@Missjbnn 9 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. No words, only tears. I'm only on part 1 but this got me so emotional already. Thanks for sharing your story. This is really beautiful

@maryravindran1 7 жыл бұрын

i cried when he is reading his biological mom and dad's mail...i can imagine how sad his mom was when he was given away for adoption..

@HomegrownTyrone 10 жыл бұрын

Couldn't hold back the tears when you were reading the letters from your birth parents :'(

@krisityyy92 10 жыл бұрын

really inspiring, but am I the only one surprised that he's 29 years old and he looks 20? haha just joking

@lovestolove93 10 жыл бұрын

i think it's just so mind blowing that one day you find out you're a twin.happened to my mom's cousin, but she didnt know she was adopted and so one day on her way back home she pass by another person that looked exactly like her like imagine the shock XD awesome video btw!!

@ryls1449 10 жыл бұрын

I just saw this on Arirang TV today and I can't stop crying.. Such a beautiful documentary!

@irikegiraffes 9 жыл бұрын

Watching this because of WongFu's new Lunch Break episode! I'm first-generation Taiwanese in my family, and I loved the perspective change this video provided me. :) I'm probably going to be up very late tonight watching the remaining 6 parts..hehe

@raissacampos4947 4 жыл бұрын

His mom is amazing! Am i teh only one crying along whit them?😭

@kellybelly1004 10 жыл бұрын

Awwwww his adoptive mother is so supportive~ Love watching this

@EdisionSun 10 жыл бұрын

Omg this is so touching that i have to leave a comment. As a korean myself i feel so connected and blessed that i have my parents with me. God bless you

@annalai788 8 жыл бұрын

I've only watched two episodes so far but I just find that its harsh that they separated twins. Despite hard times, deciding to keep one but give another one. I feel that they should have been kept together, it is SO hard on a person to realise that. I know Dan you spoke about the anxiety of what they think and I admire the fact that you're elated rather than angry or upset. But I do have to say that they could have looked for you too. Especially since you had half of you out there as well, your twin.

@just_some_donkus 10 жыл бұрын

Your momma made me cry!

@Auntkekebaby 10 жыл бұрын

She got me too.

@miriamarit 5 жыл бұрын

You made my tears fall "aka Dan" with your story. You are blest with good adoptive parents...my

@naname3394 6 жыл бұрын

Im teary rn. I also have twin. Watching this made me realize that Im so grateful to be able to live my whole live with my sist. Can't imagine living without her. She correcs me when I did mistakes. She reminds me whenever I forget cause I forget easily. She's always there whenever Im feeling down. I love my twin sister so much. Thank God. Dan, so happy that you can finally meet ur brother. IM TEARING RIGHT NOW. SO HARD

@yeliampatel4459 4 жыл бұрын

When I went to study abroad in Korea, I volunteered in that orphanage. I am glad to see people adopted from this place doing well. I wanted to adopt all the children! I am not Korean but I love Korea.

@BubbaGumpShrimping Жыл бұрын

What the… that KZfaq algorithm is so crazy! Pretty sure I went to HS with this guy 😂 happy for you Dan!

@OGDweeb Жыл бұрын

Dan's adoptive mother is so loving and selfless. What a wonderful woman.

@cherark1 9 жыл бұрын

Dan what a beautiful beautiful story of ur life-- May God Bless you son

@user-ok4xm2ie7t 4 жыл бұрын

He is lucky, he has an awesome family especially mom, soooooo lovely

@Outdoors49Man 7 ай бұрын

I still weep when I watch this. I actually recognized and got to shake hands with Dan at a Wongfu event.

@nigeriansista 7 жыл бұрын

when his mom was talking around 9:15, she was giving me chills. such powerful and loving statements

@Morning_glory_star 10 жыл бұрын

This made me cry. Dan, I'm so happy that you didn't give up your search for your birth parents. There is no way I can ever relate to you but know that you have my support 100% of the way! And thank you for sharing your story with us! Congratulations on finding your birth parents! Love from extended family

@MommyOfZoeAndLiam 5 жыл бұрын

I love this! The emails from your birth parents are so touching. I am a mother and I cannot imagine what that would be like to give up your children in the hope that someone else can do for them what you cannot, provide good medical care, food, shelter, education, but always wondering are they loved, are they happy, did they survive? Did I do the right thing? Do they hate me for giving them up? Do they think they were unwanted? And then going on with your life because you must and eventually being able to have more children and always wondering about your first children. I have always believed that parents who voluntarily relinquish their child for the chance at a better life are heroes. A selfish person would think of themselves and how much they will miss their child, but a truly loving parent thinks of their child and what they can have by joining an adoptive family. I know some people who have adopted and for them they think of the birth parents as their greatest heroes because they gave them the gift of being parents. They tried for over 10 years to have a child and went through the heartbreak of finally becoming pregnant after lots of painful medical intervention, and then still losing that baby due to other medical issues. Then they t ride fostering and tried adopting and twice they had children given to them and then taken away adoption red tape is sometimes changed by money and the second time was very painful as they raised a baby for a year as foster parents, but always being told they could adopt as soon as the baby was officially signed over for adoption, but then somehow in the finalized paperwork someone paid the birth mother to add an addendum that the baby had to go to a certain couple or she wouldn't sign the papers, so after a year, the child was taken from them. Finally they did get a child and were able to adopt and they love that child very much and are so thankful to the woman who brought her into the world for them.

@exileexecutus 7 жыл бұрын

This is so weird. I'm from Norway and a few years back i found his music, even got a signed CD from him. I'm also a korean adoptee, had no idea he was too.

@DrMOud 10 жыл бұрын

I couldn't not cry... it's unbelievable.. I wish you all the happiness and joy and all the love from both families. You're so lucky, Dan, twise lucky for being loved 2 times as much as other kids. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

@sugabeats 5 жыл бұрын

I recently found my birth family with Eastern Social Welfare Society. I got that email that changed my life on Christmas eve of 2018. I'm planning to go to Seoul next year to reunite with them.

@notafailure2138 5 жыл бұрын

I wish the very best for you and both your families as well. I hope that experience will bring all of you closer together. I really do 💜 Good luck :)💜💜💜

@sugabeats 5 жыл бұрын

Tae's Buttcheeks Thank You so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Yeah the hardest thing is trying to find someone who is bilingual because I really can’t formulate any sentences or understand in Korean. So hopefully I’ll be able to find someone who is fluent in both. But I just don’t know what to expect. We have talked. They seem wonderful.

@hramirez5151 10 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited to watch this story!!!!! I'm at the part of ur mom having cancer. I saw ur story on ytnation I had to quickly change over. God bless ya excited to hear and see what I am gonna see :)

@DANakaDANtv 10 жыл бұрын

appreciate you watching!

@kohrs22 6 жыл бұрын

6:37 I can totally relate to how he felt. I was adopted from South Korea as well, and I'm still finding the opportunity to meet my birth parents! Congrats to you Dan!

@redgrim113 10 жыл бұрын

DANakaDAN hay its Aaron G. from Ball State. again thank you for coming out all the way to visit us and help with the fashion show. your a true blessing. i posted the vid on my FB in order to help get it out there again thanks for everything. your starting something big. hope you keep on going strong.

@TheyCallMeZ3Y 10 жыл бұрын

ive never cried this much in my life.. I feel so happy for you Daniel.

@TheOCHapa 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome story...it brings tears to my eyes. I can totally relate as I was also adopted and was recently reunited with my birth family. I can't wait for the next episode! Good job ISAtv and Wong Fu Productions, keep up the quality work!

@ISATV 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@user-ug3kk1ts9t 5 жыл бұрын

Mrs Matthews is so beautiful

@MrDennisyu 10 жыл бұрын

We love you DAN & your family. 댄. 우리는 댄과 당신의 모든 가족을 사랑합니다. 힘내고 열심히 사세요. ^^*

@Steveinthailand 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. The South Korean dictatorship's adoptee programme during the 1980s was horrendous

@ebfebf5557 6 жыл бұрын

i wanna congratulate Dan for being able to trace back his roots. Yours is an amazing story. I'm glad you've been united to your real family and kudos to your adoptive family for being able to raise you well...

@foreverfallen1x 10 жыл бұрын

I'm tearing up because of this. I feel that the next part will make me bawl my eyes out. This is amazing.

@tracyhappy23 10 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching all 4 episodes, I am so happy everything worked out for you Dan! The last episode definitely made me cry for a while... but I'm happy your parents were not camera shy anymore. So glad to see your identical brother visiting you in LA. I hope you the best! :)

@KeroOnemusic 10 жыл бұрын

A great doc. Congrats bro

@m.el.i 10 жыл бұрын

I was crying. I am so happy you were able to find your family.

@paradoxicalenigma1733 8 жыл бұрын

My goodness. So touching. I am so happy he was able to have this wonderful life experience.

@MsSpitfire21 10 жыл бұрын

Wow. I am so happy to see a documentary of this. I am also a Korean Adoptee. I've always thought about finding my birth family and meeting them. Watching this has brought up many things I can relate to. Can't wait for the other episodes.

@Awksomelife 10 жыл бұрын

OMG the "is anybody out there" in the beginning...like literally the feeeeeelzzzzz

@rabiarasool1510 8 жыл бұрын

I came to it accidentally and I loved it..., I loved the way u coped with it all.... I hope that u have a great life ahead and u too be happy with both of ur families.... U r one lucky dude man

@dlawbyaaj 10 жыл бұрын

What an empowering story! I always cry when I'm watching these stories... Good luck and keep us posted

@hyunb4steve302 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this series Dan! I'm and adoptee too and I'm going "back" to Korea this summer for the first time and will possibly meet my birth mother/family also. I watched this several weeks back and it really inspired me to want to document my journey in Korea as well. Again thanks for sharing your story man, really amazing!

@RyeTwinkie 10 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best thing you guys have ever released on this channel.

@sonnyhoogendoorn9538 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I'm also adopted from Korea as is my brother. His Korean name is In Soo Park -- your story touched our hearts and inspired us as well.

@jasonhwang5122 10 жыл бұрын

Nice! Same as Dan's!