Growing Up in the Philippines as a Korean | My Story 

Wow Such a sincere, genuine, heartwarming, touching content... I'm not crying........😭😭😭

Good to know there is someone like me who experienced growing up in Philippines and loves Philippines. 10 years old, i was here and i'm 31 right now, i'm still here, married, have child... I love Philippines before, now and will be in my heart forever. ^^ 아 그리고, 항상 응원합니다~ 영상들이 아주 재미있어요~ 구독하고 갑니다~

So basically we shared the same experience, I spent my early years in the Philippines to study English. The entire journey was the happiest and leaving the country was one of the saddest part.

I think your parents really had a big role in this process. They were open minded about adapting to the country's customs and they allowed you and your siblings to interact with the people from all walks of life.

As a Taiwanese who moved to philippines when I was small, I gotta say philippines is the best country for East Asians to learn english in 😳 if I hadn’t moved here I wouldn’t be speaking English now, it’s near, affordable, and racism is minimal and mostly non physical compared to western countries

This video is a big SLAP IN THE FACE for those People who are saying that Jessica is just "Pinoy baiting" and saying that she uses Philippines for content. they don't how much Jessica loves Philippines and it's culture🤣

As a full blooded filipino, we really appreciated this content, thank you for being pusong pinoy🥺✊

The way she described Filipinos made me love her more. She's so pure and genuine. Rooting for you Jessica unnie. You have my full love and support♥️

As a Filipino, Jessica is THE ONLY foreign vlogger i trust.

It’s not just because of filipino culture why Jessica had a beautiful childhood memories, but because Jessica herself is a good person with an open heart to appreciate Filipino Culture.

great story it's totally the opposite of my experienced when i was back home i had the best and happiest life i had friends, crushes, girlfriends, and i felt love and i loved. it was a great feeling of love and life and it all ended when i was 14 when we came to USA. everything was the opposite the land is as distant as the people. the country is cold and so are the people i did not have friends and did not know how to speak english on top of that. after 3 months living in the US i was sad and lonely i missed my friends, the food, my girl, and my old life i was in my room crying and wanted to go home so bad. now years later i live in a different life yeah i own a house and a car without any payments i have opportunities that i could never have back at home i have dated but never took them seriously because it was not the same feeling i had back home the feel good feeling that you feel in your soul. there are many people out here that have many things because of the opportunities but are empty inside and in empty relationship the majority of divorced people in the world are in the US the same goes with obesity. our home might not be wealthy but it's blessed with good experience, good friends, love, and happiness it's a special place no other countries i've been to are as special. much love to my motherland you will always be in my heart.

It's a very heartwarming story growing up in the Philippines as the happiest moment of your life. Thanks for sharing.

If you’re not moved by this video, there’s something wrong with you.

I've never been to the Philippines, but I've heard this a lot. As a Korean, the most dangerous person in the Philippines is fellow Koreans😂. Filipinos are all kind and nice people. I envy your experience in Philippines. Such a nice and beautiful country.. Their beaches and nature are the most beautiful in the world. I will travel to the Philippines when this pandemic is over.. 🇵🇭You guys are so awesome. 🥰

She looks so genuine. I really admire her for sharing her wonderful childhood memories.

The woman in this video gave me a memorable childhood we were at the same age when she goes here in bacolod, I challenge myself to speak in English in front of her when I was 9, Me and my friends used to play with her. Her mother (Molly) and Brother (Kevin) painted t-shirts and gave it to most of us 💖 They will are always kind and pure thankyou for being part of my childhood 😊 Good to see you here in your RU-vid Channel Jessica 💕

By the end of the video, I realized she's no longer a foreigner to this country. But a part of her is already, a real Pinoy. She's genuine I supposed

She saw the good and bad in our country and chose to know it deeper. How touching♥️ we love you Jessica!

People who say "pinoy baiting" are probably not filipino themselves because if they were filipino, they would know that if you love Philippines, our culture and our people, then we consider you one of our own. Pusong pinoy haha. In the same way we have grown fond of Dara for being so loving and accepting of our culture, I feel the same can be said about Jessica

ahhhh i cried a lot, this was my first time encountering such a genuine pinay-at-heart koreana! thank you for loving and treating Philippines as your second home, love you na agad ate jessica🇵🇭❤🇰🇷

My Asawa was born and raised in Bacolod, and has never left.. My first time coming to the Philippines in 2015 I made Bacolod my home.. I help Filipinos there and can't wait to be back for my 11th time! Mabuhay Pilipinas! ❤🇵🇭

this actually made me tear up bc my childhood in the philippines was also the happiest i had ever been 🥺 i spent the first 10 years of my life there and i miss it so much!! even though new york has been my home since 2005, the philippines will always be my #1 ❤️

This is just beautiful and touching. I was almost crying towards the end. I can feel how tou sincerely love the PHILIPPINES!

I just got teary eyes while watching this. Those pictures and videos of you enjoying your life here in Philippines. Thank you for loving and embracing our country and calling it as your second home and thank you also for appreciating Filipino people. You're such a sweetheart.

I'm pinoy from Manila. Her english is so clear that even at low audio volume, you can still understand what she is saying

Jessica, I am a 44 years old English teacher in Thailand. I started my teaching career with foreigners about 14 years ago. Seeing this video made me feel emotional as I remembered how I met my very first students from Korea. It was hard for me the first time, but you are correct, food is always a good topic for communication and conversation. I used to work in a Korean family. I love them so much as they have treated me as their own. Now, it is my 7th year in Thailand, I really appreciate my Korean students and I am very grateful to them. Without them, I might not end up teaching English in Thailand. Korean students made me feel as a "good" teacher. They asked me difficult questions that persuaded me to research and study more about grammar. I really love this episode, I was teary eyed when I saw your old photos, fortunately I kept a lot of photos at home and everytime I go home to the Philippines, I open the box and look at them. it reminds me of everything, the culture, the laughters, the food, the hardships. I will never forget my Korean students from the first day we met and the day they had to depart and go back to Korea. You could see how they changed their attitude, I saw how they slightly adopted to Philippines and outlook in life. For many times I heard from them, Korea is a bit stressful country, competitive and people are serious. They are amazed when they see filipinos smile all the time even in a very difficult situation. Thanks for reading

Very touching! Thank you Jessica! This is so uplifting! ❤️

Im literally crying right now 😭😭😭 thankk you eonnie for this amazing stories of yours. wishing u more and more blessingss ❤️❤️

This young lady has grown with good values and true humility.

So proud yet humbled, because a Korean like you really loved our country and the people. It's because of your kind Filipino teachers. Ganun talaga mga pinoy. Basta napamahal na sa'yo, ituturing kang kapamilya!

i love this 😭😭😭😭😭😭 thank u so much jessica!! We love u!

Am crying😭😭 I was touched with your words, very inspiring! Thank you for loving our country😊

This vid!🧡🥺Having you as my student in E-room was one of the happiest and rewarding moments of my teaching career! This made me tear up! So many precious memories!❤️ I miss our afternoon pancit canton snacktime, Jessica! 😆

She has a good command of English. Her living in the Philippines and being exposed first in the province, has made her a kind, caring and compassionate person.

As a pinoy. I really appreciated this video. Thanks a lot miss Jessica, i admire you so much. ❤️❤️ I am enjoyed watching your vlogs💖

Kudos Jess… I feel warmth and comfort whenever I watch your vlog, it humbles me too knowing how simple life is as a child. More power to your channel, all the best!🤗💜

The 30 dislike is the people whom Jessica beat in the swimming contest.

It was touching and the background sound got hooked even more.

Thanks for representing what and who Filipinos are. We're happy to have you as our pamilya.

This is so heartwarming! Thank you for sharing your lovely story.

same to sandara when her schooldays here in the phillipines. she was also bullied, but,who knows she will be the legend queens of kpop today.. from krung krung of the phillipines to 2ne1 of kpop.😗😍

finally., attendance check, who's still awake and wait for this video after seing her ig story?? and love Jessica as much as i do 😊🤗

I'm from Bacolod, this is really heartwarming. I looked for this video because I watched your TAGALOG ONLY video and I noticed you speaked ilonggo.

A love letter to the Philippines 🇵🇭 💌 thank you for sharing your beautiful story! 💗

I got teary eyes of this video. Being an ESL Teacher to Koreans for 8 years is not an easy task to do. But because of this vid, i realized the value of our profession again. How i treated my students as my own child. I kiss them so bad. 😭🇰🇷🇵🇭

Meanwhile Filipinos overseas will grow up never going to experience the same communal love you experienced in The Philippines. Much respect and love.

This is so sweet! Thank you for sharing

I am so amazed by your personality!! Words are underrated to describe you, we will support you through your journey keep up!! 💕

Who's excited to see Jessica being famous in Phil when time will come. Her channel is growing... road to 500k.

I’m getting teary eyed watching this. its just so touching when a foreigner appreciates the Philippines deeply and not just by its beautiful white sand beaches. Thank you Jessica! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I really love your videos. More videos please. You are one of my favorite youtuber tbh. ❤❤❤❤

I dont know but the last part of the video made me teary eyed knowing she love the Philippines more than we love our own country. She might be a korean but a true filipino runs in her blood, love you so much!❤️

This made me miss more my childhood days. I think most of us consider childhood days as the happiest days of our lives as we experience growing, learning, playing and etc. It's the time where we are all have innocent minds and mostly first experience everything. Great video as always Jessica. :)

Big Respect to Jessica an adopted daughter of the Philippines, That's why she's gorgeous beautiful and Fighter.... Apir....

I really truly loved watching this. It actually made me teary eyed, I wish more of my countrymen would appreciate the Philippines as you do. Maraming Salamat

love how detailed this content! you are so sincere thank you for loving Philippines 💙❤️

Oh my goodness, your parent must be so proud to have raised such a wonderful person. Understanding and embracing the role of your time in the Philippines as part of who and what you have become today is so powerful. As a filipino who grew up and have lived in the states most of my life, I have just recently reconnected again with my birth country and can say I am proud to be a filipino. I am hoping to retire eventually back in the Philippines as I want the simple life and the warm people that the country can provide which I long for these days.

i did not just cry over a girl just expressing how she loves the philippines

You made me cry. This is such a heart warming video! All the best Jessica. God bless you

Wow...amazing...one of the best story that I've watched on YT. I already watched your reactions before but today is the most memorable ( better late than never). We accept you as our true sister with warmth and kindness.💛 subbed

I'm really happy as a Filipino when someone who is foreign appreciates the Philippines. You really had an amazing life living in here. It feels good hearing that you appreciated the great things and experienced one of the priceless moments of your life here in the Philippines with the Filipinos. This video of yours touched me. You're a pure person. I'll keep supporting you, Ate Jessica! ❤

I'm a grown up man at almost 40 years of age and this video made me cry knowing the genuine love you have for our country and culture. Thank you for sharing this and always remember that when you are a part of the culture of the Philippines and its people, we will always welcome you not as a foreigner but as a Filipino family. Much love and keep safe always.

This is so genuine! Starting to love you🥺💖

A heart-warming video. Thank you so much for all the love to Filipino people, Ms. Jessica!

Anyone who respects and love the country is considered a fellow countrymen to me, for “FILIPINO” is not just the race but the sense of belonging to the culture that shares the value of having a “FILIPINO heart 🇵🇭🇰🇷" Respect 🙏

I love her accent, very clear and understandable,.. That a good thing about the Filipino english accent ❤❤

Woah. This video is really touching 🥺 I don't know you have such a Filipino heart! God bless you girl!💗💗

I love it! It feels so sincere and heartwarming, and I love that you enjoyed your childhood here. I wonder tho how was your life like before you flew to the Philippines. Because this looks like a typical childhood for most Filipino kids, it'd be interesting to see the difference between your childhood in Korea vs. here. Were the neighbors' kids just as nice? Were the neighbors aunts just as talkative and welcoming? Haha.

When you were using your hands to eat you seemed so Filipino. It was lovely.

I am Filipino and i grew up here in USA, my childhood in the Philippines is the most unforgettable and I am truly blessed that i spent it there. It makes me happy when i think about those fun days.

Jessica ! Thanks for this special video! Your life experience in the Philippines is a very beautiful story that has marked your life for the better and forever. Living in the Philippines and having shared with people with gigantic hearts and warm smiles as the Filipinos are, has made you see life from a larger glass and is a reflection of the beauty of your heart.

As a Filipino now in the US, I am touched by your love for the country. Your love is beautiful 💕

As a teacher, I love how Jessica looked up to her teachers🥰 Plus this is such a genuine and heart-touching content💖

the best part of our lives "WHEN WE WE'RE YOUNG"

I've been binge watching your vlogs lately, and I find it more interesting. I never get bored watching them and enjoying it. I love it that you're a Korean but you have a Filipina heart. Thanks Jessica for creating such wonderful vlogs whether it's about Philippines or Korea. Continue to be that kind hearted person whereever you go 💚✨

This content of your channel makes me cry for the first time. I felt your genuine love for our country and most of all how you appreciate those people (my Kababayans) around you when you were still there even up to now. The idea of knowing someone like you (a foreigner) who appreciate us Filipinos makes me emotional. Thank you that through your channel you are showing in the world how to become a good example to many by embracing each other culture (not saying this because I'm a Filipino but i can perceive that you are such a wonderful person). We all know that in every country there's always flaws and imperfections in every way, but that's how the world is. We just have to look things in different ways such as putting our perspective in a positive way, learning to embrace and love each other culture and differences in that way we can make a difference. Every individual was molded of their life experiences into what they are now and I can feel that your experiences in the Philippines as well as in your country made you a great person, of course with the guidance and upbringing of your parents. I rarely leave a comment to videos but i noticed that i type too long of yours😉🤞❤

I am starting to like you because of your insightful thoughts, wisdom, wit and maturity. Your character is more than a Miss Universe candidate. You are woman of substance. Keep it up Ms. Jessica! :)

You literally love Philippines more than any other Filipinos.

Keep it up Jessica!!! We are cheering for you😊😘

Recently binged watched your channel and I could say you’re a really good story teller. Like drinking a warm cup of chocolate with marshmallows on a rainy cozy afternoon. Love it!

I really love listening her English language! Pure clarity and standard

Your story is same like Sandara. She's 10 when she came to the Philippines. Your first Filipino food is mango while Sandara's first food is Jollibee's spaghetti. She said the first time they got here in Ph, her mother buy spaghetti and zom! Sandara felt like she's in another world. 😊

Such a great video! 💕

I'm crying how beautiful your experiences are when you were a child. As it should.

This entire video was so heartwarming for me as a Filipino. It's quite heartwarming to see a foreigner seeing my country as her second home, that even people who weren't born here could love this country so much. Lot's of love from the Philippines💕💖

As an ESL teacher for more than 3 years now, there's nothing more satisfying than seeing your student learn and grow into a wonderful human being through the little things. What a touching story you have ^^

Just discovered this channel and i’ve been binge watching your videos and i was really shocked when i found out that you stayed in bacolod!! Cos i live in bacolod ❤️❤️❤️

nakakatouch talaga HAHAHAHAHHA kahit ilang beses panoodin ily!! ❤️

they are now the proudest english teachers watching this 🥰

your coach in swimming is my coach too! omg

This makes me emotional🥺 I feel how much Jessica loves the Philippines ❤️

Wow 😳 this is so beautiful ❤️👏🏻😳 the way you made it

i felt the nostalgia when you talked about your childhood. I remember mine like it was yesterday, truly there was no dull day when i was studying there in the philippines

You'd make your Filipino teachers proud and they'll definitely give you an A+ for this masterpiece (naks naman). Cherish these memories and continue having good experiences as these are the ones that you can bring forth to strengthen you and help you persevere when you're having a hard time. Mabuhay! as we say, meaning live life to the fullest! Love life! Carpe diem! Ha-long ka lang da ah, In-day Jessica. Kad-law lang kung may problema. Yu-hum lang pir-mi. Guapa 4-ever. You grew up in the city of smiles after all. A Bacolodnon and Silaynon here.

I just love how you narrate your story!

This is soo heartwarming ate!! 😭Palangga taka 💓

I am crying right now 🥺😭😭😭😭 The way she explained each picture and each stories of her video and the tone of her voice makes me cry 😭😭 who’s crying right now? 😭🤧

Wow! This video just hits different! It’s like I’m seated on a chair and my grandmother is narrating to me a story of someone! Very beautiful content and the meaning was so deep! The end almost made me cry! I now understand your life more and how it started. I can now see very clearly on how much you love the country and why are you being sentimental about it. I am very glad that you became a pretty and kind woman because of the people and your family that surrounds you! 🇵🇭❤️🇰🇷

This is one of my fave content in your channel. I was moved by sharing your life story here in the Philippines. Keep Shining. 💌🌿

i love this very much jessica . thank you for this