Social Media in Korea: Kpop Celebs, Sliding into DMs, Face Filters | Korean Pizza Club | EP2 

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I'm sorry but am I the only one seeing a glow up from Dan 🧐🤭

Dan: Hi, Dan Kim here. I’ve been reading quite a bit of spiteful comments towards my friend Freya (Jiwon) that I’d like to address. We are on great terms and I was not offended in any way by any of her comments directed to me during episode 2 of our podcast. Hope this doesn’t continue to be taken the wrong way, and please let’s all be considerate as some of these comments I’ve read can be very hurtful. Positive vibes only!! Much love, Dan

Many Korean influencers are secretly in competition amongst each other, thus when they get together it’s really about business.

Since I consume a lot of Korean-based content, it’s nice having a show like this where I don’t have to read subtitles, so I can listen while I do other things

Tbh I can see this podcast going big

Dan is my boy! I always like hearing and seeing him. I feel like he was the unexpected superstar. Rooting for him!

I’m soooooo EXCITEDDDDD, this is what I want. An interesting podcast over Korean topics that I can listen to while doing something

Really appreciated Dan's business take on the some topics. You can really tell he's IN the industry. This is his career and you can tell.

As a non native english speaker, I just wanted to thank you and adress how easy it is to understand all of you even on 2x speed while working, you're all making my mornings really joyful! Also, thank you again for your hard work and for being so honest and fun, I loved ramyun & chill and I'm loving this💜 greetings from Spain!🤗

Congrats, David! Another great episode in the bag. I’m really loving the laid back vibe of this podcast. The dynamic between the guests have all been *chefs kiss* so far. It’s unfortunate that Anna isn’t an offical co-host. Both she and David make such a good duo! David as the seasoned facilitator creating the space to have these conversations, and Anna for keeping the energy up and the conversations free flowing. I’d love to see soobeanie back on in future episodes. She was such a breath of fresh air.

David...you have a hit on your hands...congratulations. FYI, any episode that includes Anna is a plus. I love you guys together on a set. 100K subscribers is on the way.💯

Another great episode!! Please talk about unrealistic beauty standards, flex culture and Korean pride/privilege for Koreans abroad.

Can’t wait for this one, so glad you’re doing this David. there’s a lot of interesting topics about the k wave to talk about. Plus the guests on this are amazing they add that extra spicy touch.

i don’t really ever comment on stuff but great second episode! really enjoyed it and the main topic was interesting,, also can i just say that i love david’s personality so much!! he’s so lovely and thoughtful i can clearly see it and it just makes him so much more attractive plus it’s what made me follow him on whatever he’s doing and it’s honestly always great to see more of him! can’t wait for next week’s episode 🤍

The panel, loved it. Discussion, top notch. David, rocked it💖 I'm so glad to have joined you guys here. I wait everyday for the episode to release lol

Love this new series and the discussions you bring to the guests

David, I hope this podcast flourishes!!! seriously wishing you all the best !!!

I like Freya's point of view, its extremely refreshing. 😂

Just found this channel you guys are girls are so chill. It is really relaxing to listen to. It has the most light hearted feel I seen on youtube with a panel.

Another excellent episode! David, you really do a great job of being host and facilitator, it’s a much harder job than it looks so I applaud you for that. 👏🏻 Also, I will say that I loved the guests in this episode!! Dan brings a wild card element where you never know what to expect from him which makes it all the more fun to hear him talk, Anna has natural charisma and personality and you know it will never be boring with her on it (she was much quieter in the first episode so it was nice to see her talk more in this one), and Freya was very insightful and I found myself agreeing with her on a lot of points about social media. Everyone brought something to the table and it was well balanced out.

I'm so happy David started this! 😍🥺 Been missing David & Anna talking about stuff 😢❤️

I ❤seeing Dan Kim again! Anna was great as always. Hope the channel continues to grow David, good luck.

Thanks for spilling the tea on all the stuff we are curious about!!!!So fun

I like that girl with the beige shirt she gets me because alot of media is indeed fake and toxic and also portray alot of toxic things that affect our youth and even adults

Loved the discussion! Agreed with Freya around always being cautious about what you see and consume on social media. Everyone (influencers, creators, or not) are only posting the things they want others to see. Posts that are sponsored please also take what the creator/influencer say with a grain of salt. They’re getting paid to talk about those products so you can’t 100% be certain if what they are saying is genuine or not. I loved Freya’s perspective and enjoyed how she mentioned that her first lesson when doing teachings is to be a conscious creator. Hope to see her in other episodes in the future. ☺️

I’m so loving the Korean Pizza Club!! Another great episode David your doing a great job! Looking forward to next week. 😊

Another great episode. I really enjoyed the new panel members. Looking forward to more episodes.

So cool to have Dan on this episode! Love the variety of hosts so far.

Dan very refreshing to hear and listen to your voice and opinion

I’m loving the podcasts and it keeps me company. Great job guys!

Congrats on this new project! Looking forward to more videos! And yes, pineapple, shrimp, and pepperoni is the best combo! 🍍

Loving the glow up Dan🔥🔥 whatever it is, keep it up man

Great episode everyone! Love you guys and always look forward to your content 💜

I’m really enjoying your podcast so far! I’m so proud of you David! I feel like you’re getting more confident, & I think 2023 is gonna be an amazing year for you. Wishing you the best from South Carolina. 💜

Loving this channel. And both panels. Nice to see Dan again. And he’s in pink 😄 But I do miss the interaction between Danny & David (DKDKTV) together. Wishing you all the best and success! Anna, too! I really enjoy both your channels. 호이팅 💜

I LOVE your channel! Shout out to Ann and Dan. ❤ Thank you so much for creating this English-spoken content on Korean culture. I love listening to your videos when I'm getting ready before work.

Why are all of them roasting the guy in the pink sweater lol 😭😂

Love your KoreanPizzaClub, congratulations David. I love it.

I’m really liking your discussions! Please keep it up, Korea fascinates me so much ❤

I'm starting to fall in love with Anna for after 2 episodes 😂❤ and then her channel's started to get recommended to me after refreshing my home page 🥰💛

Love it!! Keep them coming 😊

Yay!! New episode

I love this content it's so chill and casual appreciation from Italy

I'm loving these conversations.

Love the show and how you all speak candidly. From what I understand that in Korea if someone got hurt in public no one will help, are they afraid of being sued or it’s not my responsibility???

Loved the episode 😀😀😀

Such a great episode ❤❤ yall had me laughing hard and i personally love learning that other people think like me on these topics 🖤❤️🖤

I'm happy this podcast introduced me to Freya. I appreciate how she thinks critically about social media while also producing it.

I like the conversations and insights.. Great channel! ...

I was very happy to find you here on RU-vid. I really missed you. Good luck with your new endeavor.

Very good discussion! I would say I'm more in the middle seeing that social media works as a double-edged sword. Its great for getting you and what you represent out there to the world but also takes away a bit of you as well. As an artist and for the sake of keeping my creativity, I had decided to delete all my social media accounts which were mostly IG, FB, Twitter, and Discord. It's been very freeing and I feel that my mind is able to create peacefully without the heavy burden of comparison to other big artists. I feel ppl should do what works for them in this digital space and age 😊.

great episode! 🎉

Loveee Dan's glow up here.. also he's a great listener, I just noticed

i get to learn so many things about Korea from this channel.👏

Good topics, entertaining and informative. Btw, not all westerners are drawn to South Korean idols or celebrities. I'm interested in different cultures and social media. Continued success David.

Loving the pod. The two of you in the middle have good banter. The other two don’t add much.

Loving this channel! Much better than DKDKTV. Keep up the good work.

Loved your video! 48 minutes just flew by.,. My suggestion for a special guest would be someone who was a previous K-pop star or a k-pop singer.

David you are a natural at this 🥰

I'm really liking this channel.

Okay! I’m 5 days late but I’m here😅 Honestly I just have to say that so far, so good! I watched from beginning to end, even rewind and my attention was there to the point that it felt quite short (less than 40+ mins). So congratulations K.P.C/David🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾✨ Ps.: Anna feels like the piece that was missing😅 I love how involved she’s in DKDKTV and now here. It shows how great of a friend she is to David and everyone else. I really enjoy your interactions and how supportive you are with each other. It’s very wholesome to watch😅🤗🤗✨🎉

I've enjoyed the topics, two episodes in and look forward to what's to come. For me, I think if you can listen to a show while doing other things and still follow the topic then it's a credit to the host/show. Due to the time difference, I watch/listen a few hours after the live. About 3 years ago the algorithm led me to DKDKTV on RU-vid bc of BTS, but I was also intrigued bc Danny and David were speaking about housing in Korea. I liked the range of topics and style and subscribed. Same for KPC. I think the initial idea of social media was to link people around the world and instantly. We know now that It grew without rules or checks & balances in place. Some good, some bad and unfortunately some dark/seedy (defined by individual preference, maybe) and you can't put the toothpaste back in the tube, as the expression goes. 🐦 the blue check was some sort of balance until its current owner blew that process up without forethought and I wonder if it was just for attn? Perhaps gaslighting? Annoying and exhausting. Influencers: I see the lure, but after a while it gets tiring bc they are chasing trends and putting their spin, if they're good, on it. We've seen some who get contracts with major brands, but bc they aren't trained they make a big faux pas and can't deal with the aftermath. They either lash out, make half hearted statements of contrition bc they learned a lesson OR bc they see how their human nature affected their money. They shut down their social media for a bit, not a while, let things cool off then go back on. They miss the attn or money or both. What I've noticed is that some American tik tokers may start off doing trends, but the good ones find their voice and become storytellers. The ones in their 20s live the life travelling, buying houses and expensive toys. When this is over, I hope they realize that money doesn't come this easy and they saved their money or invested it. The Kdash family were mentioned. An observation: they are a promotion machine. Until very recently their name was not associated with charity. It took a long time for that to happen. Do they have a family foundation and the public doesn't know about it? It's not like Elton John, etc. who has an annual fundraiser to raise money for charity. Before they signed a deal with a streaming service (ca-ching), what "were" they saying? What "are" they saying? They just make more money. Side note: Stopped watching that show a long time ago bc when you pay attn, there are so many outfit changes over so many days and edited together to make an episode. So many commercial breaks and a repeat of what happened before the commercial. Again, what do they have to say? They trend bc of snapshots of what they wear, who they hang out with, where they hang out, their family parties, the issues between their current life partners, etc. Some people with platforms realize they can make a difference whether to inform a viewer/listener of something they were unaware of, promote a cause....something to help someone/population or an organization that helps others in need. I guess who you follow on social media comes down to what you, the viewer/listener wants out of it. The creators who walk away or the one who listens/watches/subscribes make the choice on where they are at in their lives and possibly by how much real or fluff they want in it.

I consider myself lucky that I have a carefree attitude with social media, specifically Instagram (I think it's because I'm older and followers/metrics were not a part of life when I was younger). One of the great things about Instagram was all the friends that I've made from it. I'm a photographer as well so that might have helped but the app was instrumental in me actually being "social".

WHY DAN IS LIKE A WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSON? The personality is like really professional??

David: I’m so glad you left Danny. You are like a different person these days! I love this PizzaClub, and I’m getting used to the name now I understand why you chose it😊

Dan you do what you want !!!!

I don’t understand the hate Dan gets. Since the dating show and now during this episode, people are naturally rude to him which is so annoying and out of place. There is a fine line between being rude and being straightforward, guy just fuckn breathing and you have to comment on that?? I mean what did they do to you? That girl who claims to be “positive” influencer should really reflect on her actions, she needs a wake up call

Dan is lovely! Hope you bring him more often as guest.

I love ur show n ty for being honest

Freya, is so correct with being cautious! I’ve watched so many people manipulate others by editing content to suit a narrative. (Not surprised as money is on offer) I’m not surprised by it but I know many people who truly believe what they are watching and don’t know they are being manipulated and that it can be harmful. Freya is trying to be a professional and ethical with her platform but still acknowledges it can be difficult to maintain a good balance.

Dan, if u continue to tackle regular issues that society's pressures, norms, aspects on personal , educational, professional or maybe updated political issues. Invite good guest resources, m sure this vlog will hit up full scale.

New Sub from 🇮🇳 all the best for future endeavors guys 👍. Waiting for RnC season 2😉

What an interesting and intellectual discussion about social media. 👍 Food for thought !

Please invite Juwonee (Ju Won Kim) on your show. If i am not mistaken, she is part of your staff/team in dkdktv. She is also a youtuber and tiktoker. She grew up in the Philippines so maybe she can share a different culture and perspective on topics, which is my understanding of what Korean Pizza Club is. Hehe

This was quite interesting, funny that i only stumbled upon it today... Freya's little roasting (or should i say banter?) with Dan made it even more enjoyable. And i really like her stance on SNS! Social Media is a paradise for the anonymous, fakers and posers, so don't think of everthing that gets posted as the real deal or even norm. Have a good amount of doubt and question whatever you see before believing things. I'd also chime in on the "be yourself, don't fake something for the purpose of gaining followers" comment. I've been on this bandwagon (doing my own thing, disregarding trends) for...forever? Basically from when i opened my account in 2009. Actually got told by an analyst/trainer 'If you want more people to see your content, there are certain rules to obey to, like in naming clips and such.' My answer was 'I really don't give a fuck about that; i upload what i find interesting or funny and worthy to share, so maybe others will enjoy it, too. If not...so be it. But i'm not gonna bend or kowtow to these rules or any algorythm.' - so props to her for mentioning this.

Hello guys, love the topics that are being covered. I'd like to request one too. Please make a video on beauty procedures in South Korea and what are your thoughts about it? Why does appearance matter so much in your country?

…. and what I really dislike is when content creators are trying to not copy what’s already out their and maintain their dignity but they don’t get as much likes/success as those that over expose their relationships or their bodies.

Hi there, I was wondering if you guys could cover work culture in Korea vs the west? Like traditional office jobs, or anything else. What are some issues, or things you think western cultures could benefit from? Love you guys, always love hearing your take on things.

Very interesting. 🤩 My guest suggestions, former idol trainees: Rilacoco, Gina everywhere, Jessica Lee would be great guests if they have time to come.

Congratulations David on your channel. Enjoying the content. Keep it up! Btw, as someone born and raised in Hawaii, pineapple on pizza does not make it a Hawaiian pizza. Lol.

Even after hearing Anna say on her channel that it was all in good fun, Freya's comments to Dan are uncomfortably harsh. If you were going for humor, dial it waay waay back. Ouch.

TikTok is extremely popular in the US. I heard someone say that TikTok creates a community - there are rivalries, shit talking but there are great aspects as well. Crimes have been solved just by people sharing info on TikTok. The government is trying to an TikTok but it’ll be a hard sell for the general US public because free speech, free media, is very much a right.

😍 the topic for today. I'm only addicted to RU-vid, but I have to use it for work, school, etc.. Ex) TED talk, health & fitness, public health topics.

suggestion for next topic, your own perspection (woman and man sides) about korean beauty standards, then school bullying issues (if real or not, related to The Glory kdrama), reverse culture shock for those korean who live and study abroad and now living in korea, traditional and modern culture comparison.. Anyway, your vlogs are so much interesting, it makes me awake while working in night shift....

dating culture here in korea is always something that intrigues me because I cannot seem to grasp it with my american mindset so it is always a topic that interests me, but I would also like to hear about life as a foreigner living here in korea

Good episode too. Allow me to suggest a future topic: people with disabilities and their opportunities in the Korean society - support, education, job opportunities, dating, mobility facilities... thanks and keep up the good work!😊😊😊 Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

Loving this! I have enjoyed the topics, so far! Keep up the great work!

hi KPC Team, very intriguing indeed.

Liked this panel

I appreciate the comment she made to not blindly trust anything on social media. I would extend that to treat ALL media, including the mainstream media with a high degree of skepticism.

the whole MBTI dependencies is getting out of hand if you ask me. We have billions of people on this planet and we're so caught up in boxing people into this 16 labels. Isn't that wild?

I personally have mixed feelings about social media. It’s a great way to connect with people, but there’s also a lot of toxicity & negativity to it. I’ve definitely had a lot of FOMO cuz of social media, so I try to take breaks sometimes. I’ve compared myself to others too, so I have to remind myself we all have different lives. I feel like it’s easy for us all to get a warped perception of each other since we only see snippets of each others lives.

Freya is such a mood 😭 , I just love how chaotically calm she is

I’m sorry but I just can’t ignore to see the mild bully happening so I had to write something.. Dan run away

TXT told me to believe in Pineapple Pizza, so I must oblige!

Another great episode today.

Dear Dan.. run if you sense bullies

The podcast is amazing but too short 😭😭

Dang why was that girl going in so hard on Dan?