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@CoolNumber1 haha yes I know. It's just shocking that majority of them like 1 person not necessarily the "type". Many people fit that type. That's what I meant 😂
My Black daughter is in a serious relationship with a Korean male. They just celebrated their two year dating anniversary. His father wasn’t accepting at first, but both his father and mother now treat my daughter like theirs. My daughter’s boyfriend speaks of wanting to marry her regularly. So it can happen.
If one is open to dating foreigners, then he or she should be opened to marrying foreigners as well, otherwise it’s a waste of time dating. If want to learn more of other cultures and traditions, then should just be friends. Thanks Shy Guy for these kind of street interviews. 😊
U do know not every person you’ll date you’ll get married too right and not everyone wants to marry the person they’re dating right away. Dating doesn’t mean marriage
Ofc but stating you're okay to "date" foreigners but not marry them especially in SK is kinda rude... I talk with experience usually it means to only "have fun" with foreigners and not have any serious relationship with them, more dating as an experience bc we're "exotic"... Obviously not every koreans think that way but sadly a lot of them do... Same mindset of the "open-minded" foreigner :( @@brennathecatlover4360
Back when I was a teenager, I was totally obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and I was determined to make my way to South Korea. I used to binge-watch videos, fantasizing about the day I'd actually get to date a Korean guy. Fast forward a bit, and I decided to dive into learning Korean and eventually made me go to Korea. Let me tell you, it was a total culture shock. Reality hit hard - not every guy I met there was like the charming leads in those dramas. And not even that. I wasn't even treated like a normal human being most of the time. While there were some great ones, it's vital to keep it real. We're kinda doing a disservice to wide-eyed teens like my younger self if we don't talk about the fetishization. And here's the deal: dating in Korea can sometimes come with a side of fetishization, especially if you're a white woman. Chances are they just want you for one night. They want to have an adventure with. And marry a Korean girl. If not, then they might just want to practice English with you. Besides, you'll forever be "the foreigner," and that can be a mixed bag. So, you might just want to enjoy K-pop, K-dramas, and Korean food in your own country. Keep the dreamy stuff for the screen and your local Korean BBQ.
Yep. I had a similar thing happen. I'm probably 5-10 years older than you, because for me it was when jrock/visual kei was mildly popular in the 2000s, I went to a lot of concerts and learned some Japanese. When I worked in Japan after college, most of the dating experiences were like you said. Lots of fetishists, weirdos, guys who lie because they really just wanna hookup, etc. I did find someone willing to marry me eventually, but after 6 months into marriage, he became physically abusive and it was at that point his mom started finally telling me about his bad past. It still took me until the four year mark of the marriage to divorce. I would have stayed in Japan, but with needing to change home and job to ensure not getting stalked and then at the same time, Covid appeared. I left Japan just before lockdowns. I know that in Asia there are a lot of WMAF couples so you think it's fine to do so too, but be careful. Foreign women are seen as loud, promiscuous/easy, rude, and just not good marriage material, so there are much fewer AMWF/AMXF couples. I'd say probably 90-95% of mixed couples are specifically White men with Asian women.
@@stephsteph4503 omg I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you'll feel better now! Yeah, I forgot about the stalking, controling, macho side I saw as well! I had guys lie to me about their relationship status. Some were already married with kids but still wanted to sleep with me. It was so disgusting. And I am an introvert, I don't go to clubs, talk to strangers on the streets or even dating apps. Again, totally different reality. Also yeah most couples are definitely White men with Asian women.
That depends on what kind of white woman lol. *Beautiful* white women are much more likely to be taken more seriously for a relationship in Korea than any other group of people.
@@maya_jones3411 ...Are you implying we are ugly? Definitely I'm not, although I will admit in Japan, and probably also in Korea, specifically having blonde hair and blue eyes is most coveted, enough so that there are men who will only date women with blonde hair and blue eyes, if that's what you mean.
@@stephsteph4503What?? No thats not what I meant. The Vast majority of people in all races are average looking. Which is why I’m talking about the beautiful ones. Also..Hair and eye color have nothing to do with beauty, it’s about the face.
Both women and men should be very straightforward and honest when it comes to this type of stuff... There are lots of people who are only interested in fooling around and get laid exclusively with one person for quite some time, but there are others who invest their soul when having a partner, so if you aren't planning on being serious about the relationship just say it! You avoid having people being clingy and emotionally dependant on you, and the other party avoids heartbreaks. By the way, I'm curious about why do they think that cultural differences will be noticed only if they get married, but not when dating... And the communication issue doesn't necessarily has to do with language, but the way we express emotions; let's say they meet someone who can speak good Korean or maybe they can speak English or another language and still there can be problems to understand one another. I enjoy watching this kind of content cause is really interesting; keep it up!
it could be a bloodline issue or that their family would only want korean partners, I know there's still a sentiment of some sort of betrayal, perhaps, when you marry and have kids with someone not the same race as you family is most people's first priority in asia, so parents and other family members' opinions matter quite a lot, especially since koreans usually live with their parents until they get married (a new house is often a wedding gift from families to the newlyweds)
@@jiminswriter4209 I understand dating and marriage are different; nowadays most people is so "open minded" that practically live together while being boyfriend and girlfriend, so why do they talk about the cultural differences being too much only when getting married? I'm pretty sure those problems they refer to, arise during the dating stage even if one of the parties is more conservative and don't get to experience living together; that sounds more like not wanting to have a real relationship with someone who is a foreigner instead. Some of them said that if they really liked the person they're dating, they would marry them even if they weren't Korean which means they understand that life can get tough because of those differences, but it's okay cause they plan to figure things out together. Besides is kinda funny, cause if cultural differences were the biggest problem then people who marry others with the same culture wouldn't have any problem when married... I'm genuinely curious about what people talk about nowadays when dating cause the original purpose is figuring out if the other party is reliable enough to create a family with and spend life together, but oh well.
I'll admit that before I got into Kpop I NEVER once thought about or cared how Asian men felt about black women. I found myself becoming insecure and concerned with what they thought.... And I'm 44 years old and happily married for 16 years 😂.... I know, UNREAL. But quickly I came back to reality and it's all good. None of us will be totally accepted... Nor will we be totally accepting of others. The truth from what I see is.... I am not mad at these men who desire Korean women only... It's natural. Love yourself and love who loves you back 😚.
Thanks for braving the cold to get as many interviews as possible! I have to agree with the person who commented that if you're open to dating a foreigner then the possibility of marriage to a foreigner should also be possible.
Cultural gap and language always seem be a theme/reason for not getting in a relationship with a foreigner. What people don't seem to realize is that language and cultural are learned behaviors. We aren't born with either of these. We learn these in the society that we grow up in. Anyone can learn and adapt to a different culture or language if they really want to. It takes work and determination. Just like a relation where both people who have the same language or culture.
Wow, Korean guys have same mind set and taste in women. Wow…but it’s eye opening how many are more open to marrying foreign women opposed to a few years ago. The world is changing and becoming more open minded and less ignorant.
Thanks for your hard work on the video. I enjoyed hearing the guys' honest opinions. Dating is hard enough without throwing in all the differences, but it's nice to see some of them would try. 😊
Your interview exceed target, I love how you sincere to put all interviewees in VDO. Thanks for hard working, it’s fun to hear many opinions 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Meow~~
If I liked/loved someone, I'd be willing to learn their language in order to improve communication. I wouldn't even be worried about them not knowing English - there's translator apps for that. 🤗 Plus, there are ways to communicate without even using words. Where there's a will, there's a way. ❤️
I love your content about dating interviews. Please keep on posting. I appreciated the effort and hard work of asking a lot of people about their perceptions. Thank you 😍
Dear boys and men, first I'm from Europe living in Paris. I have universal friends from everywhere. When it comes to LOVE and MARRIAGE there's no "BUT". If you love someone that's it there's no but or culture or how rich or poor, famous or not. I've dated poor and very rich and also famous. All have issues. Love doesn't discriminate, love doesn't care about looks... I think we are all humans, nobody is perfect. We all have issues but one thing we all have in common is we all have a ♥. In the end you want someone who is kind, compassionate, and caring and of course the looks is nice but it's not the most important. I met people who were super models, famous and stupid so don't think about yourself like that, that you are not attractive or good looking. What I find a turn off in people is character and attitude. Someone who is pretty and rude is already a turn off. Girls like funny, considerate and caring boys. Vulnerability is okay too but don't be weak. Strong if you needed and vulnerable if you have to speak the truth. Pretentious is a no no. Arrogance is a no no. Liars are a no no. Abusive is a no no. Disrespectful is a no no. Being lazy is a No no. And most importantly hygiene. You need to be clean, nice smelling and healthy. Boys should be boys and girls should be girls. Mutual respect is important! No matter which country you are from love language is the same. There's no barrier when it comes to love. Have faith and confidence in yourself and you are all going to be fine. Positive attitude is also important don't be negative about yourself. Be kind to yourself. P. S. I don't like most celebrities I think most of them are not so bright. 😬
Exactly love has no barrier, race, colour, language or creed. I believe the men who said but, hesitated because of the homogeneous SK culture. I think this generation is trying to break free of it, but their elders are not so accepting.
@@blacksorrento4719 yep Love has nothing to do with anyone else. It's a being. If you love you love there's no, uhm or but... In love there's no division no seperation. We all have a heart we all bleed when we are in pain we feel the same. Pain is universal we all feel the same so why hurt others? Ego, Greed, Power, Fame, Money because they all want to be something else that's why we have world problems. We will never know peace if we ourselves doesn't change. I'm doing my part, to be kind, to B helpful to others, to be understanding but doesn't mean I don't get angry. I get annoyed easily but then I remind myself it's okay, it's not that bad get back to your self. And I'm okay. There are worse thing a in life u know. Sending you a 🤗
@@Fraulein_el you keep on doing your bit 😊 I have two sons, both married outside their own culture. Our dining table with friends and family is truly multicultural, but that’s who we are. Greetings from 🇦🇺
Hii lot's of support from EU... I'm looking forward to move to Korea as soon as possible and your videos motivated me a lot... So keep doing what you do you're doing great. Lots of love and support from me to you ❤ mwah 😘
As a Tunisian/Swedish girl. (Dad Tunisian and mom Swedish) but I was born and raised in Sweden me and my korean husband had to deal with 3 cultures and 1 religion. My dad is muslim. And strict one. But we overcame everything. Now married and 5 years in. (I'm 25 and he 34). Cultural differences still exists ofc. But its usually about feminism. But in the end it all works when u compromise. We are in Korea atm✨️
@savyspicy now you have gone through hardship plz don't make your kids muslims. If its Tunisian culture introduced jn Korea it's nice but Muslim no plz
Oh to the guy who said he can't be in a relationship at the beginning - you absolutely can, you are so cute! Don't put yourself down! Cheers, a woman 😊
I'm really curious right now. This survey was in Seul, right? Or at least looks like it was in a major city. Opinions tend to change in smaller cities or in the country, so I'm curious about what people think in those places! Thank you for your hard work!!
It is so funny.. I am Finnish - born and raised in Finland - but I have lived in many countries on several continents later in life and I never even once tought that there would be a reason I could not date or marry someone from another culture.. I have dated people who were interesting as individuals no matter what their background (culture, religion, ethnicity) was. And ofcourse communication is important, but you can learn and become better understanding each other in practice.. So I think it would be better to think of meeting an interesting individual than a representative of another culture. But their point of views were interesting to hear. So thanks for this! 🙂
Asian genes is strong, so even if he married foreigner, the kid will still look like full korean. A lot of half korean look korean, I guess he didn't study that Asian DNA is dominant.
honestly just like in every culture their will be people attracted to their own culture and theirs nothing wrong with that either and people attracted to different cultures it really is case by case you should be free to love who ever you want, i can understand what some mean by cultural differences but if you really love eachother just like other successful international couples you can make it work. in my family for example i have beautiful mixed nephews/nieces too. some of my brothers are married to women from different cultures too and they also had to work through cultural differences. just 3 of us left who arent married or in a relationship but one day when im ready i definetly am open to dating outside my culture too when i was younger though i was like those young men who only dated their own but then i grew up and saw the world and my perspective changed i love learning about other cultures too and their food and customs etc. so each to their own.love who you want to love.
Okay, the results are surprising, I like it, those who say that cultural differences are the problem are obviously not ready to sacrifice or put effort (that's what love is) because married young man and many more proved the opposite😊but that's okay too. The only thing I would point out that Europe is not a natonallity and we don't look like Ariana Grande or other actresses, that's a fantasy and should not be expected, it will lead to disappointment. Just keep it realistic and salute to all future intetnational couples👍🏻
I told agree with the other comment . If ur open to dating foreigners then u should be open to marry on lest it just a fetish. Some use culture as an excuse why they would not date a foreigner.
I think you can overcome the cultural differences and the language barrier. I think that could be overcome as well, but it’s pretty much on the case by case basis on whether the two are willing and they get along.
This is a very idealistic list. There no way any man in this video would take zendaya cardi b, sza or Beyoncé to meet their family. Ariana Grande yes, Billie Ellish absolutely but any women who has black/African in her would not be accepted and most of the these men wouldn’t have the guts to stick by the women they supposedly love. Social and parental judgement is too strong on Korea. The reality is most of these men will date and marry Korean women. A white or Asian foreigner at a push… and the language barrier will have nothing to do with it. That’s fine just be honest.
South Korea’s 99% Homogeneous, OBVIOUSLY most end up marrying a Korean. But most of them wouldn’t pass up a foreigner they find attractive lol. At the end of the day, humans like good looking people.
I think that's an unfair generalization. I am black and married to a korean and my parent in laws were incredibly welcoming. I have many friends/acquaintances that are darker than me and same story. Yes, there are some old fashioned people and beauty standards favor white women (which is wild because they apply these standards to themselves too) but not everyone is as close-minded as you say. Please keep in mind the interviewees are very young and influenced by media and lack of life experiences. Many have an ideal type because it's nothing but that, an idea.
How about you not generalize all Koreans as being racist. Because that is indeed racist on your part. I'm quite sure you don't like people generalizing you. There are a few different reasons why non Korean Asians and Caucasian Korean couples are a lot more common. But many black Korean couples already exist you know. And I think both Cardi b and Billie Ellish likely would not be too accepted by many Koreans because of their manners alone.
It is easier to get along with a foreigner especially if you are fluent in their language. Immersive translate is such an expert at teaching services for foreign languages. I highly recommend it.
Great question..... I was always curious as a non Korean about this question. I was surprised so many liked Ariana Grande (Latina) type. From watching so many Kdramas it made me wonder what it would have been like for me if I were 20 years younger and single in your country. Thank you for sharing the cultural perspective in your country 🙏. Very interesting! I hope to see this theme as a kdrama one day.
After hearing that the guys liking cute and petite on many clips and seeing the actresses' faces, I just can't see the foreign actors fitting in with any of these guys at all. Love you interviews.. thank you.. keep it up❤😂😊😊
Very good job! I'm loving those last videos, oppa!!! 😊 I can understand about the marriage being much more complicated because it's serious stuff!!!!! but it's good to see they are open to date foreign women, I think you are gonna make a lot of women happy with this video 🤭 Also, about the "open mind" thing, it depends a lot of the girl or woman, like, I feel more closed to not dating a random guy, I need him to be something special for me and have feelings for him. Can not blame the guys that prefer koreans girls, they are so cute!!! I love how koreans men hairstyle their hair, it's so neat and clean!! I love those haircuts, yours too ofc 😛 Also I love how much they care in being well dressed and polite! 고마워요 for the hard work, your videos make me smile always! 🤗
I love how it's all good when it comes to dating but communication all of a sudden becomes a problem when it comes to marriage that's the most uneducated answer I have ever heard although Korean men are very handsome my curiosity isn't that deep I will stick to guys in the UK ❤
Haha 91% would date foreigners. And like 45% would date Ariana Grande. 😂 Billie and Scarlett did pretty well too! 🙌 Who is your foreigner celeb crush, Hochun?
Of all the beautiful and variety on the planet they pick AG???? What am i missing? She's pretty, can't argue, but she isn't the first person to cross my mind.
I mean most of them were saying communication is a problem but it shouldn’t be cause when you like the person you can adapt to it and most of them were teenagers probably ask men above 23 or 24
I think what makes me most nervous or hesitant is not being accepted by his parents if it were to become serious. I'm not one who prefers surprises or wasting time not knowing. This happened to me while dating an Indian man,he said his parents prefer he was with an Indian girl or married to one. Love is love, and I hope one day foreigners are more accepted by the parents.
😂 love your interviews would you like to travel to Australia and interview Australians see whether they would date Koreans? 😂 because I guarantee you since k-pop and Korean drama broke into Australia there are fans everywhere for sure 😅
Not really, family is a very important part of most cultures therefore parent approval matters a lot, and also why would you want to marry someone your family doesn’t approve of
@@sandboxlover2078I think ideally but some parents disapprove for superficial reasons. That can definitely be a thing in Korea with what I’ve heard from my Korean friends.
So, I'm curious about some things: Some state "difference in culture" as a possible issue. Does this include foreigners and mixed individuals born and raised in South Korea? Because one would assume such individuals would be more in tune with the culture over there. Not to mention the people who went over there for work and lived there long enough to be more in tune with the culture. I also wonder if they think of other Koreans who were raised outside of Korea as foreigners or not. Those who stated they just like Koreans, do they also include the ones growing up outside of Korea or not? What about Koreans who came back to Korea a long time ago and kept living there. Would they be considered as part of the equation to dating and/or marriage or not?
As a Korean male I’d definitely marry a foreign woman. It has been my dream 😂 Of course not because I have some kind of weird fantasy and not because I don’t like Korean women
Also, lol about that one guy saying Somi. That's kind of cheating because even though she's Canadian, she's very Korean-ized, especially after she became an idol. Not to mention she looks mostly Korean even though she's half
