This our last vlog of korea hope you guys enjoyed the whole journey love yall🖤

“Here’s the black tea” 😂 I love it

They seriously deserve so much more they're hilarious and seems like such cool dudes

Ous gives off golden retriever/Doberman vibes. He’s so carefree and lively 😂

Ah, men who appreciate and enjoy tea, and talk sensible/serious topics~

A friend of mine and I went to Korea in 2019 and that was our experience too. All love. I think we got some weird treatment for being foreigners, but that was only from one person. Even the older people were really nice to us. We once thought an older man was mad at us, but after a few seconds, he smiled and gave us a thumbs up. He was just checking out our hair, I think. Everyone was so nice to us. I say, if you're Black and want to go to Korea, just go. There are rude people and racist people right here in the US lol

im glad yall are having a good and comfortable experience i’m black too and i’m planning on going to korea in the future

the fact is, that i also scared myself with looking up how South Koreans treat black people. And the reason being, the only things i really found were that the black people were complaining mostly about night life and clubbing. I’m more into the cafes and shops and learning the actual language so i wish i could find someone talking about how regular South Korean life actually is instead of talking about clubbing and partying every single night. I hope i can go to South Korea soon

I recall watching them from the beginning when they first reacted to BTS , and they said things like "someday we'll go to Korea," and now they're in Korea. They are, without a doubt, the funniest and most entertaining youtubers ever.

Omg I totally agree with everything you guys said! when i went to korea i did the same thing and researched what other black people’s experiences were, and it made me kinda nervous. but my experience there was everything i had hoped for and more. all my interactions were nice and people willing to help when me and my friends needed it. there was even an ahjumma who literally helped us with our bags and helped direct us through the trains to the airport. she didn’t speak english at all but asked a student to help translate. and she even gave us candy once we were in the train and settled lol. everyone was so nice and and i never felt discriminated against (to my knowledge at least) and i felt comfortable during the day and at night. the daily life is an amazing experience and there’s always something or some place new to visit or do.

Everything they are saying is true!! I was like Lou when I went to Seoul 4 years ago. I had looked up different stories about how they treat black people and even asked/told my close korean friend. He reassured that it wasn't the case. And it really wasn't the hospitality was amazing and everyone was soo nice and sweet. I only noticed one thing on the subway where a lady didnt want to get off at the same doors I was standing so she went to the other side but her lose not mine. I went solo for 2 weeks and had the BEST time that I actually cried on the phone with my mom when I was headed back to airport to come back home lol

Unfortunately other countries have bad views on a lot of things and it’s usually caused by ignorant people coming there. I remember my Japanese teacher told us that every year when they do the Japan trip she has to send at least 3 kids home for being disrespectful.

Y'all definitely should do another Korea trip one day. My only suggestion, is for you to take me with you 🤣 For real though, i'm glad you guys made this video, as a black person planning to go visit Korea sometime in the next year or two. This perspective is something i wonder about sometimes and i've found and read some of those horror stories Lou did too. But largely i hear that it's very safe, positive, and the people are very nice. So i'm not too too worried. I just want to learn some Korean before i go lol.

Heey BLACKSWAN have finally made their comeback after almost a year since debut. See your comeback MV, it's called Close To Me

It’s a homogeneous country where they don’t get much foreigners. The stares are more about fascination as opposed to hate. It’s not the same as going into Harrison Arkansas where they’re homogeneously white but their stare is about hatred and racism towards anyone of people of color. That is the difference. This would be the same as an Asian walking around Ghana or Ethiopia and they would stare out of fascination of someone they don’t see very often

길거리에서 남 빤히 쳐다보지말기 캠페인이라도 했으면 좋겠다. 같은 한국인이지만 한국인도 한국인을 빤히 쳐다봅니다. 그냥 이유없이 보거나 예쁘고 잘생겨서 보거나 신기해서 보거나 노출이 있어서 보거나 조금만 평범함에 벗어나면 다 쳐다봐요 그렇지만 저도 동양인으로서 파리 지하철 탔을때 저를 빤히 쳐다보는 프랑스인들을 느꼈습니다. 하지만 미국은 그런게 덜 하긴헤요 그래서 적응 안되셨을듯ㅠ.ㅠ

I really enjoyed your personalities! It was cool watching this😍

Mexican here and I effing loved Korea. Staying long term without knowing the language is hard but the Koreans I knew were super excited to have me around, wanted to show me everything, and were baffled when I rejected social invites. I just had one bad experience and that was a drunk ajussi following me until I lost him. And that was once. Korea feels like home somehow and somehow I feel safer there than here in my actual home of the US. I would wonder the streets at night over there and no biggie. Can't do it here. Don't feel as right or comfortable. It's weird. But I'm glad you guys had a good experience. I did too. People at the most stared or wanted to touch my hair lol. I worked at a school. It was all very cute rather than hateful or scary.

LMFAOOOO THE TEA DRINKING THUMBNAIL 😂 we are HERE for it all

Okay, but I definitely wanted to know y’all’s thoughts! I’m Black and Asian, but I lack the confidence to visit Asian countries because of my skin. I am also very worried about being stared at bc of my social anxiety disorder. I’m glad to know you have had a good experience so far 💖

Thank you for the tea! As a Black woman who really wants to visit South Korea one day, I am relived to hear your comments and that you had such a positive experience. I've really enjoyed the vlogs about your visit (I'm still over here LMAO at y'all w/ Jessi!!) Thank you for sharing this and for taking us along for the fun. But, the next time you go... TAKE ME WITH YOU FOR REAL! 😂. Seriously, FO Squad Travel Group and Tour hosted by Lou and Ous. Make it happen. 😉✈️

My brother is a soldier in South Korea and he loves it. We also are from Chicago tho. Hell, I loved living in Arizona and Oklahoma in comparison, so I need an alternate opinion before I join him.

so glad y’all are posting Korea vlogs

The world should be a safe place for everybody, it made me sad knowing Lou had to watch experiences of black people in sk cause he was nervous. Gladly everything was good and you enjoyed your trip. Hope you go back soon. maybe you could go to Busan or jeju?

y'all are literally my favorite youtubers seriously!! EVERY VIDEO IS FUNNY ASF AND INTERESTING, KEEP UP WITH THE GREAT CONTENT; YALL INSPIRE ME AND OTHERS.

I feel like Korea is overall pretty nice towards black people and foreigners. I guess it really depends on the area and people you're around because some people do experience micro aggressions. But I'm happy that you had a good experience. There's discrimination all around the world, so dont let it stop you from traveling because you can have good experiences too!

4:04 LMAOOOOO OUS PULLED A KEVIN HEART OSTRICH!!!!had me dyingggg. Exactly stareeee back king lollll wondering if its because you haven't spend enough time over there?? Glad you guys had a blast

I have lived in Korea for a year and a half (just left in June 2021) and in Hawai’i (where there’s many Korean and Korean American people) for five and a half years. I’ve also visited Japan three times. I’m not making a video (yet), but would be happy to personally share my stories of studying, living, and working abroad in Korea, as well as my experiences in Japan. I didn’t club, do know some Japanese, and self taught myself a bit of Korean before and while living there. Thank you FO Squad for sharing your experiences. It’s amazing to see all of the connections you have in Korea. Y’all deserve it! Also I love the j-Hope Daydream intro 💜

Your last video, hope not. Korea is amazing. Life as an English Teacher can be a bit difficult at times but overall wouldn’t trade it for the world. It’s the Seoul to soul connection that catches and reels you in to loving the people and this amazing country 🥰

It’s always nice to hear first hand people’s experiences when they travel abroad. I’m glad they had a good, safe trip. ✨

Koreans will stare in pure awe from rarely or never seeing someone with dark skin before in their life but almost never out of negativity (won't say never because there's always that one person that spoils it for the rest).

My only request is that y'all don't say the N word in official interviews/artist interactions. Some will know what it means and some won't. I'm black, I get it, y'all are hilarious! But I can definitely see your influence growing because you put out great content, and an accidental scandal is the only thing that makes me nervous.

it's amazing where u guys are at right now. subbed when u guys were reacting to bts at home w your mum. now u r in a whole new country living the life and getting noticed by big ass celebs?!? dreams really do come true man.

Personally, I get stared at more when I’m in China then in Korea. I’m always extra careful not to go against social cues, and when they stare, I smile and bow ☺️

I so appreciate this social commentary like?? It's so important!!

“Here the black tea” plus the thumbnail I can tell y’all funny I’m subbing

The opening is like the opening to some 90s black movie/show sitcom and I love it 🤣💖

OKAY, I NEED THIS TEA~

lmaooo nawl cuz yall finna be uploadin these Seoul vids till next Christmas😭but im all for it💜

Yall have no idea how comforting this video is. Thank you so much 💜💜🌸🌸

When I went to Korea I had the absolute time of my life but because of the people I was with I didn't get to experience everything I wanted. One thing I did notice were the elderly. In my situation whenever I was around them or just sitting about minding my business they would smile at me, stare, come up to me and start talking, compliment me, & I even got free coffee from an old man lol but then again as a Mexican I look white. I couldn't begin to even know what it's like for Black people in a foreign country. I'm just glad nothing happened to yall there and your experience was something to cherish forever. Thank you for sharing your vlogs with us and I can't wait for "Korea: We Back vlogs" 😂💜

I agree with you. I lived in Korea for about 15 months, a year in the countryside. Other than people staring (usually old people and curious little children), everyone was extremely nice, accommodating, and patient. I never experienced any straight up hate or rudeness. But I also didn’t do clubbing or stuff like that. I stuck to cafes, shopping, k-pop concerts, events, etc. It was great.

This actually gave me more comfort to go to South Korea because I really do wanna go really badly but I’ve just heard sooo many bad stories, but I’m glad to see some comments that over time Korea itself is getting better with foreigners but it’s still a long way to go to become more accepting

First, thank you so much guys for sharing this experience with us, the whole trip was very special. I've lived in other countries where I was the minority and I want to share a few important things I learned along the way. For starters, you /will/ be stared at, it's human nature. You are a new and exotic creature and the locals are "experiencing" you for the first time. It's hardly ever out of malice, it's curiosity, amazement, childlike wonder. Just do your thing and don't mind it. Better yet, smile and say hello in their language. As the guys mentioned, when you spend time in foreign places, after a while, they don't feel so foreign anymore. Just as the language area of the brain grows with every new language learned, making it easier to learn more languages, spending time in different places becomes easier the more you do it. You become comfortable not speaking the language and finding new ways to communicate, eating food you've never eaten before, being surrounded by faces that are nothing like your own, with the new sounds and smells, with the different air you breathe. This is what it means to be a citizen of the world, and in the 21st century, where the concept of nation-states and borders are becoming obsolete, those people who are adaptable and resilient enough to become global citizens are the ones who will flourish and lead us in the right direction. This is an absolutely breathtaking tea house. I feel like I can almost taste the air. 🍵 💜 🌸

언제나 환영이에요~ ! 한국에서도 black culture (hip hop, rap, blues, anything great music all) 사랑 많이 받고 있어요. 특히 chocolate sis (언니)들의 자신감. 당당함은 늘 멋지다고 생각해요. 아직 세계화가 덜 되어서 상처받는 일도 있겠지만, 변해가고 있어요.

u guys are so underated omg, like y'all don't how much u really make my day lmao, keep posting, love y'all fr!

Im going to miss these. I had typed y'all a message on Instagram telling y'all how much y'all inspired me on my kpop and Korean culture journey and Instagram said it was too long (I was halfway threw the message) that's how much you both inspire me especially being a black person from the south

oh my god yall should have collabed with 영국남자 Korean Englishman channel it would have been funny asf

"Staring in Amazement" I love that line!!!!😂😂😂😂🤣

Im from the UK, im Jamaican and like my uni course I've picked has a study abroad and I really want to go to South Korea but then I was like seeing like videos of "foreigners" complaining, but when koreans say foreigners, they typically mean like white or slightly tanned skinned people, like if youre actually BROWN its entirely different, cause now youre a foreigner and youre black, so I've been binging videos cause your girl worried, and this one was actually quite funny but also informative so yeah, helpful :))

Lol yall always hype me up😂

Thank you so much for your honest Korea travel review and making a good video!

Boys, I am so grateful to you because through you I have got to enjoy SK. I'll definitely visit SK and even might move there. Thank you so much, I enjoy everything you do. 💓💓

you guys are a little over half a mil and you guys are already having a trip to korea….i’m completely mind blown and proud of y’all fr watched y’all grow and it’s an amazing sight to see

I’m glad you guys are having a great time in Korea, you’ve brought a lot of laughs and company to people so y’all deserve the best.

Agreed. I enjoyed when we went to Thailand because the hospitality is so genuine!

I worked for a Korean company in South Africa around 2010 -2015, used go there quite a lot, a lot of what you experience there is true

Thank you guys for contents like these, i enjoy it and it's calming :) (please react to Close to Me by BLACKSWAAAN❤️❤️❤️)

It's such a relief to hear you opinions and experience in South Korea, because one day I would love to visit Korea, if not something more, and as a POC. Thank you for always sharing your opinions and experiences, you guys are one of the funniest guys on KZfaq 💜

I usually don’t comment on videos but, really appreciated this video! I’m planning on teaching English in Korea and minoring in film (I’ll start learning Korean officially next year). I wanted to teach and then do vlogs on the side to show others the culture (and the cultures of the places around it (I heard Japan was like a ferry ride away)) once I finish college. Ive been into kpop since I was like 12 and went spiraling into the culture from there lol I’ve been planning this for a minute but just like I saw those videos talking about the downsides and how people will stare at black people and was really sort of put off by it I mean ik people over there are A Lot more respectful here than in the USA but those vlogs really were making iffy . So it was nice to get some reassurance! I can tell from your videos that the good seems to outweigh the bad by a lot! I really like y’all’s vlogs, you really know how to keep things positive! I wish you guys the best of luck on learning Korean! 우스선배 루선배 화이팅!!

Glad y'all enjoyed your stay tho...really 😁😫 Also when y'all dropping the vlog with bts I know it's in your draft 🤨👀

I've been watching your vlogs of korea, I'm going to Seoul in two weeks! I'll try to check some of the places you've been to :)

Love the different dynamic of this video. Y’all can be outrageous in the best way 😂. The cool energy and respect for the topic was classy. 😘 Chef’s kiss.

It’s definitely different when you’re visiting vs living there.

I’m african american and went to Jeju island with two of my college friends in 2019(we were 21 atm) , the scenery was very beautiful, the foods were yummy, i bought some cute souvenir , the club was lit , the local people are okay not too bad and not too friendly just normal , as strangers . Some random guys at mall and beach were asking for my number too lol😂 i and my best friend never experience racism here . And hey! I went to a salon for ginger afro hair also bought some nice wigs and colorful highlight 😍. I didn’t regret anything, i wish i can visit South Korea again in 2023

Liking the video before it starts because I know Content is QUALITY~ ✨💜

Matter a fact I have learn some Korean words from watching because it’s easy to see from a person who has the same POV!

Can you guys make a blog for places, hotels, and spots we must visit for first time visitors???? Also words to know before going lol.

I’ve always wanted to go to Korea for about 6 years now lol. I’m trying to learn Korean before I go and I also had some concerns about being black there. But once I learn their language I’m just going to tackle it and visit before I make a definite decision of moving there.

What a gorgeous Hanok. That tea house is amazing. I’m glad your trip was wonderful and safe. Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

To be honest bros, a big and massive thank you to you guys for providing us with these amazing vlogs!!! They were really an amazing set of vlogs, I literally watched all of them! (something I hardly ever do with most vlog series) I hope you guys grow much more bigger and huge love from me my guys!! Sad to hear that this was the last vlog, you guys need to move to Korea istg lmaoo!! Good luck, stay healthy and hope to see you guys soon someday bros. Safe🤝🏻

It's the old people you have to watch out for bc nobody is ever going to say something to an old person.

You can tell Ous has a sentimental side from the way he appreciates the small stuff. I respect that.

This tea house is gorgeous. It's on my list of places to go when I go back. I've been to Seoul for 4 days by myself and I've enjoyed myself. I didn't have an itinerary, just went wherever I felt going that day. (My profile picture was from the Lantern Festival.)

I'm happy to know nothing negative has happened to you guys there. I've seen a lot of videos on KZfaq with other black people not having positive experiences there. So I'm happy to know it's getting better in Korea. I hope you guys continue to enjoy and continue to show that Korea is getting to be a better place for black people to come and visit without any negativity.

I was going to sleep but I'm here now lmao

I was wondering about this, it is something colored people have to keep at the back of their mind whenever they are entering a different country or traveling. Though everyone in South Korea seemed so kind to you guys, which I am glad. Good vibes South Korea. Please take care.

Just a bit of feedback: I like the chill vibes of this vlog more than when you guys are wilding out. Just nice to have on and listen to

Thank you for your love for Korea guys!

I hope to meet you both in Seoul in April 2022! You both are amazing!

+1 would watch videos about you learning Korean! very interesting topic/vlog! and the tea looks amazing :)

I really have enjoyed yalls journey. I remember watching you first kpop reaction videos and hear you guys are. You guys are always very respectful and super nice, yall in the beginning with the tea was so cute!

I've always said that Korea is not as racist as people think. A lot of the "bad" experiences some vloggers talk about are for the most part being too sensitive and overreacting. This one vlogger said Korea is racist because people said she had a ddong-meori (poop head). Um, you're not so special that people would invent new terms just for you. Ddong-meori has been a term Koreans used for a long time to call a bun.

Most people say, that the good outweighs the bad. For every 1 bad experience, there's 10 good ones. The staring is annoying, but you guys are in a tourists area, so you won't have to worry about too much.

Loved every minute of this vlog. New subscriber, from America. 🇺🇸

If you're not white or asian... they stare a lot but it's mostly out of curiousity, tho it's a lil uncomfortable regardless if the intention behind it is innocent

So glad your guys experience was great in Korea! I watched & heard a lot of interviews of Black foreigners living there & it’s different for everyone. I’m waiting for the day zi go to visit for a trip. I’m so down to see a video of you guys learning Korean! I’m slowly touching it though I’m mainly focusing on Spanish & Japanese. That tea place is gorgeous & I’m sure Ous was in his happy place! Lou with the beauty products coming in like the skincare Sensei!

Can y'all do more Korea vlogs I really like them🥺❤️

OK NOW THIS THE TEA 🫖 I was waiting for bc ppl always have something to say and I dunno what to believe

the friendship between you guys is so cute

So I stared back…but I stared back with AURA 👀

I've been in Korea for around 2 months now, and actually, okay there can be racism against black people, of course, but actually, people stare at you even if you're simply just a foreigner or if you seem the slightest different from other people. I'm white so obviously I wouldn't experience racism, but I've been stare at, sometimes with a LOT of insistance, even an old woman turned around to make sure to rudely look at me from all angles, for no reason at all. Sometimes I get stared at because I'm wearing shorts, or because I'm wearing a tank top, or the slightest bit of a cleavage, or wtv... They never really say anything but just stare. So I like to hold eye-contact whenever I see someone strongly looking at me 😂 because I never know if they're looking cause they think I'm pretty, or stylish, or ugly, or "vulgar", it's generally impossible to tell... but you can receive hate or face prejudice only because of your ethnicity, regardless of your skin color, because some countries have a bad reputation in Korea due to some disrespectful foreigners that came to Korea and acted like they owned the place. And sometimes, on the opposite, if you act with respect, you can see how people look at you with kindness cause most Korean people at the end of the day, are really sweet, you just have to avoid problems with those who are plain assholes (just like everywhere in the world). In Korea, if it can reassure you, even though some people may have prejudices about you, or if they just hate foreigners, they rarely act upon those feelings, you will mostly receive "silent violence" in the way they're looking at you but most of the time, we're quite safe!

That aloe is the truth. I've been using it for almost a year now and I get it from a shop here in Korea town where I live and I haven't used anything else since.

the aloe vera is nice it's an all around moisturizer, you can use it as face and hair mask already..you use it as burn 1st aid too :)

"here's the black tea" tbh, this made me laugh hard. 😂😂😂

I wonder if (and not all Korean spots are like this probably) but maybe they're used to vloggers or people filming or taking photos on their phones that businesses welcome it. It's like a natural thing that brings people into their business.

You should react to close to me by blackswan😋

Thanks for the relaxing video and just sharing your experience. I appreciate the beautiful aesthetic of the cafe outside and indoors. We don’t have anything like that here in San Francisco.

"so I stared with aura" 🤣

So glad you’re enjoying yourselves! 💜