Life in Korea: A Vlog

[gohst9015]

Are u tall or is everything just smaller there lol?

[qiranger]

@gohst9015 I am very tall!



[mydogisnamedbean]

ur so lucky to live in korea. im half korean and half canadian and i love love love korea

[surfinghawaii7mons]

i haven't got much time to go through all of your stuffs however,most of the things you have done or your daily routines ever given you the thoughts of the same career in a new destination: japan or china perhaps, i like your vlogs but somehow some of which would give me the idea that you're man with a touch of feminities :)

[TheLiights]

what, that was like a huge ipad

[Wingalaxi]

He likes being a foreigner.

[karkotakan]

is it just that ur too tall over there? nice photo.

[markpadzz]

@sangyoungful can you show me some nice pictures the places of korea its national heritage culture etc...cuz i'm really interested in the place

[Aethyr957]

haha 2:43 Something special.... classic :)

[starkitty5]

@Aethyr957 i saw that and i LOLed so much

[JeonDaegun]

Nice move at the end of this vid :D, friend!

[renovatio0808]

I like your video and I agree with what you have said, when you said you get out what you put into it, outgoing you will have new opportunities. I lived in Daegu Korea for about a year and would like to go again I am Korean who was adopted by US parents and still seeking my biological parents hopefully I find them, thank you for your videos I enjoy them

[Hanzaisha007]

I love your videos. As I mentioned on of your more recent ones, I am moving to Seoul this fall and have been watching your videos just to get an idea of what it will be like. I am sure I will enjoy it. Just like you, I love history and culture, so I look forward to seeing some of the places you've visited for myself. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[ivanorozco1147]

WOW your a GIANT campared to those little lady ;D

[markpadzz]

i still doesn't feel how it's like to live in korea...ahm can u speak korean??? or do koreans speak english fluently??? cuz i wanna live in korea...and i want to know a lot about the place....can u help me???

[overoffstudios]

Thank for uploading this. It's basic but it gives a good look in to the life there.

[kal20twelve]

I look at living in Korea like living in a vacation. I went to Seoul for two weeks back in 2005. Everyday I did something new and still didn't get to experience everything the city had to offer. I watch ur videos and many other teachers in Korea. SimonandMartin, charlycheer, durkeeinkorea, ever4one, expatkerri, and busankevin It's interesting to see how everyone has different personalities and experiences things differently. Thank you for making ur videos. ur videos are informative and convince

[ArshavinatorTheTres]

Awesome video. Not boring like others since you put clips in :D.

[xVintageSamm]

Are u a gamer....chupa-thingy

[qiranger]

@xVintageSamm No, but I did enjoy the first season.

[wacky952]

OMG 4:18! that is outta the world!!!!!!!! that is sooooo incredibly awsome!

[phuonghan1]

Hi ,I am wondering if you can help me to find someone in South Korea?

[jnjndiamond]

hi do you work at Kyung Hee?

[qiranger]

@jnjndiamond nope, but I live in the area.

[cillepien]

WE ARE DANCING AND MOVING DOWN THE SUBWAY!!!!!

[towatchutube123]

Is your wife korean?

[qiranger]

@towatchutube123 No. Chinese.

[towatchutube123]

@qiranger ok, tell her I say hi :D

[richardmtg]

are you chupa guy akama server?

[bloc22]

subscribed!! hope im not too late for new vids

[qiranger]

@bloc22 nope.. new videos come out on a regular basis.

[hsongp]

This is my favorite vid out of all of your wonderful vids. It is very honest & realistic. By the way, you have an amazing voice - you should be in broadcasting !

[qiranger]

@hsongp Thanks for watching and the vote of confidence!

[6Wul0Won]

Wow...I just found out about your channel and I love it! I'm Korean, but I just recently moved to Seoul from the States not to long ago after living there for over 10 years. Your vids are really informational, and it's great I can relate to some of the things you talk about in you vids. I'm glad I found about your channel.

Oh and do you live near Gangnam Station area? You don't have to answer that but those Media Poles are really recognizable since I live around there haha.

[qiranger]

@6Wul0Won I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos! I don't live in Seoul, but in a city near Suwon. Gangnam is the easiest place for my wife and I to head into when traveling to Seoul, so we're always there.

[softypapa]

I really enjoyed your video. The points you make about being a homebody vs getting out and exploring are key in my mind towards the experience one will know in the course of living. Thanks again for a thought-provoking video. I especially enjoyed the "something special" and the video mail at the end. ~Kurt :-)

[qiranger]

@softypapa Thanks Kurt. It was a fun project for Jo and I to work on during the weekend. I really enjoy doing these kinds of things!

[audionautix]

I'm sticking this in my featured subber box right now!

[eprain0726]

can i share your video with other internet users? :D i think your video is great, and it will be nice if other koreans get to know what korea is really like to other foreigners. oh, i'm korean by the way :)

[audionautix]

You're up next. Probably on Monday! You'll probably get a whole 4 extra views but don't hold me to that!

[ploysr08]

I really wonder that too.."life in korea". I went there to my friend's house and stayed with her family! but still i don't know how it's like for foreigners! Great videos!

[andymooseman]

Great insight. That's a question i've often wanted to ask myself.

[marthanyc]

You appear to be a jolly, white giant on this while you were on the subway on 1:30

[GusMonkeyTV]

One of the best vlogs I've see on YouTube! Great stuff, very interesting.

Thumbs up. :)

[fehquig]

I guess living anywhere is like that... You get out what you put in.

[GimmeKitty]

This a great V-log, dude.

Can we become friends on YT, perhaps?

I love your channel and busankevin's, toddatron's as well.

[rezzoro7]

You said you find it difficult to asnwer the quesiton of "what's it like to live in korea", yet you've done a great job answering it with much interesting views. Your videos, all of them are very well created, and so entertaining to watch. Thanks for sharing them.

[eaminet]

great vid :) 

[AliciaSays]

Steve! I love your vlogging and editing skills! You have become a master my friend. Not that I would expect anything less. Is there anything you can't do?! Oh yeah, sing. *giggle* Mwah!

[tpIceCream]

OMG !! whats this huge i.pod thing on the wall??

is that for free? xD what is that for?

[kahtoa]

qi, you haven't done any blog on politics or economical issues for a while. anything ticking you off thesedays? by da way, you showing more silly side of you. cool. me likey, yo.

[qiranger]

@kahtoa Nothing really comes to mind. Being so removed from much of the turmoil in the US, I don't think it right to make any comments on events I don't see first hand. As far s the economy goes.. things are going well here.

Glad you enjoyed the slice-o-life video!

[vainbadkitty]

Awesome videos!!! Just looked at the time and I have been watching them for an hour!!

[qiranger]

@vainbadkitty WOW! Thanks so much for subscribing and watching! Glad you're enjoying them!

[uglyengineer]

Asia is the most fascinating place to visit or live in. I guess for me its the most different for a westerner. Even the Middle East has some parallels for the American or European traveler, but Asia is its own world.

[qiranger]

@uglyengineer No matter where you travel, there are hidden gems!

[TheFaustianMan]

Wow! Just wow! That was incredible. I liked how you spoke so eloquently and intelligently about Korea, and then spliced in the slice-of-life clips. Bravo.

I would have just answered, "It is like a Roman orgy."

But I think you may have had trouble getting those "slice-of-life" clips through YouTube guidelines.

Then again, I watched "Sexy Beast" on the plane and that line is stuck in my head.

To be serious, this is one of the best explanations about living abroad I have seen. Thanks.

[qiranger]

@TheFaustianMan It was a fun project and one I've been meaning to do for some time! Thanks for watching!

[Jinnyboymusic]

Wow, What a nice story again!

BTW, in the end where you took a picture, it was where a group of Dutch students including me were staying!

Kangnam station exit 6! :)

[qiranger]

@Jinnyboymusic Very true! We hit gangnam all the time!

[Jinnyboymusic]

@qiranger My Dutch friends found it a kind of heaven since when you get out of the Hotel, you have a 24 super market, restaurants, bars, cafes, clubs, arcades, shops, actually everything you want to have near you!

I guess you are going there for the same reason???

[sourzzon]

wow... this is one great quality video, im not talking about image quality.

yah, it's so tricky question that "how's living there", maybe should be "how u doing there?"

[qiranger]

@sourzzon Thanks for watching! 

[fansyveny]

Keep doing this vlog thing :P

[qiranger]

@fansyveny Thanks! I plan on it!

[MageThief]

Great video and editing...

[qiranger]

@MageThief Thanks!

[Lucky21842]

Living in Korea is like living in US , I just have to bend over upon entering and exiting things more

[audionautix]

Your videos are always so interesting. Nice touch at the end. I thought..."what the heck is he doing?" LOL!! Then suddenly the light went on like a flash!

[qiranger]

@audionautix *snap* Thanks for watching Jason. It certainly helps when I have such a large palate of things to choose from.

[roxygurlwonder]

One thing I did notice is that you had to duck quite a bit to get into the bus and subways........is that because you are insanely tall or ....*probably sounds foolish*.......or are things built a tad different there *shorter*?

[qiranger]

@roxygurlwonder I'm 194cm, so I'm quite tall... no matter the country I happen to be in.

[thizizliz]

Ahh Steve - you'd enjoy anyplace because you'd always look for what was cool, what was interesting & what you could learn from. I'll bet you'd feel that way about anywhere you try & I'm fairly certain this isn't the last place you'll end up. I expect to see travel videos of you & Jo all over the world because that's where your curiosity & thirst for knowledge will take you. My Aunt is 92 and is trying to figure out how to get to see the pyramids in Egypt in a senior friendly way. She will too.

[qiranger]

@thizizliz Yeah, I'm not sure where we'll end up. Personally, I'd like to travel for the rest of my life!

[BusanKevin]

oh yeah...I have the same Starbucks mug :)

Going to feature this one!

Going to make a similar vid I think!

[BusanKevin]

Great video. Kai and I just watched it :) I like what you said about Korea being what you make it. For the dolts who just get loaded every night, they miss out on so much. its always best to be active and explore as much as you can!

[qiranger]

@BusanKevin Glad the two of you enjoyed it so much! We had a lot of fun this weekend and I thought it was a great way to finally get around to answer the question. Thanks for featuring the video. I can't wait to see your version.

[roxanneworld11]

That was great! ....Agree with what you said re: getting out what we put into it....My first trip abroad (Europe). A lot of fun & beauty + a lot if wisdom [l]earned. Can't buy those kind of life lessons. :oD

[qiranger]

@roxanneworld11 No you can't. So much to be had!

[bubbles02010]

something special lol

[qiranger]

@bubbles02010 That it was!

[sunsetlover]

I love korea... its one of the most interesting places I have done in my travels

[qiranger]

@sunsetlover Very cool! Thanks for watching!

[RainyRaven]

You seem really tall compared to everyone! I'll probably experience that when visiting Korea xD Dutch people aren't short in general..

Thanks for the video it was very entertaining!

[qiranger]

@RainyRaven Well, I'm about 194cm, so around the world, I have issues.

[DawndeeDALLAS]

Looks like ya'll are having a great time over there...Thanks for showing us how they live and I am looking forward to seeing more videos ...have a good one!

[qiranger]

@DawndeeDALLAS Thank you! Jo and I really love it here.

[TheGinjerninja]

nice It looks like a huge I phone LOL:)

[qiranger]

@TheGinjerninja ;-)

[boobtubious]

Looks like a great place to live. Although any place is a great place so long as you keep things fresh and always explore your surroundings.

[qiranger]

@boobtubious so true, Matt! Thanks for watching!

[jhk2h]

What it's like living in Korea... I think I can tell from all your videos! Love watching them! Keep them coming!

[qiranger]

@jhk2h Thanks!

[durkeeinkorea]

I've wanted to make a video answering the question "What is it like to live in Korea?"

[qiranger]

@durkeeinkorea There are so many ways to answer that question!

[trebornoican]

a day in the life of my good friend sir steve.

hectic day you have there sir. godbless!

[qiranger]

@trebornoican Maraming salamat po!

[MicknFumi]

lol was that really a touch screen set-up for a camera at the end there?

[qiranger]

@MicknFumi Yes. All along Gangnam-ro, there are about 20 Media Poles that have this feature.

[MicknFumi]

@qiranger Thats pretty cool : )

[qiranger]

@Clairekey2hpnss Thanks for watching! I hope you'll make it out to SeoulTube2010 so we can meet!

[psmooth972]

awesome video!!!!! keep them coming!!

[qiranger]

@psmooth972 that I will!

[AdmiralDerp]

Great video, thanks! I was wondering though, do you ever get worried about the North trying to start something? How do people in the South view the situation?

[qiranger]

@AdmiralDerp I don't even think about DPRK. It really is a non-issue.

[butovas]

if i could give a 1000 likes for this i would!

[qiranger]

@butovas Glad you enjoyed it so much!

[VirtuallyAddicted]

When I lived there I'd have to describe myself as an adventurous homebody. :P

Atleast once I got married as the wife didn't like to go on the long drives that I did.

[qiranger]

@VirtuallyAddicted I'm lucky that my wife loves to get out!

[ittybittybrity93]

i like the this different style of video than you normally do, good job switching it up^^ i agree that it is hard to answer a question like that, i live in hawaii and constantly have people asking me what it is like to live here..but every sees it differently and experiences living here in different ways..thanks for the videos i really do enjoy watching them!

[qiranger]

@ittybittybrity93 Glad you enjoyed the video. It was a great deal of fun putting it together! Looking forward to crafting a new one soon!

[TyYann]

Great video! I completely agree on your answer to that tricky question!

[qiranger]

@TyYann Thanks! Looking forward to meeting up with you on the 25th!

[daewooparts]

i perfer to live in korea then the states !

[qiranger]

@daewooparts Come on back!

[nagaempress]

You get out of anywhere what you put into it. I live in Nebraska and I am still trying to get something out of here :)

[qiranger]

@nagaempress I'm sure there's a ton you could get out of Nebraska.

[XeoTerminus]

Moar like this.

[qiranger]

@XeoTerminus ;-)

[manofdreds]

thanks for the video. i totally enjoyed. are you using youtube to do your editing of the recording? if not, what software? thanks

[qiranger]

@manofdreds Thanks for watching. I use Final Cut Studio to edit, as well as Sonic Fire.

[cmb17]

The coffee looked good, thank you for a very interesting answer. ^_^

[qiranger]

@cmb17 The coffee was awesome! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[miles2057]

All I have to say is, you are a TALL man! I saw ducking to get into the train when most other people walked in with plenty of room between them and the top of the doorway.

How tall are you, Steve?Something Special, is it really? hahaha

I really enjoyed the video, thanks for posting. cheers mate : )

[qiranger]

@miles2057 Glad you enjoyed it! I'm 194cm, so I'm a bit taller than most people here. Yeah, the Something Special scotch is a hoot.

[Ido013]

Do you get two days off for week-ends?

[qiranger]

@Ido013 Yes, I work M-F.

[thearaban]

Their public transportation is way ahead of the states. The U.S. is too large for the people to embrace public transportation. Those kiosk with the large touchscreens would never be found in most U.S. cities because of crime. It's sad.

Does it feel like you are living another life out there? Not quite since you still have to pay your U.S. taxes lol.

[qiranger]

@thearaban Living another life? No.. living my life....yes.

[Talljim01]

That is one thing I miss about Korea is the low prices at a lot of the shops. Even though I was only there for about 3 months

[qiranger]

@Talljim01 You can always come back for a visit! Thanks for stopping by Jim!

[ajussiwannabe]

Nice bit in the end! I totally agree with you on this topic. I ran across people (American expats and GIs) who decided to throw themselves in to the society & culture and enjoy their stay in Korea. I've also met people who hated their stay in Korea, and many of those people closeted themselves to a few typical expat hangouts.

[qiranger]

@ajussiwannabe You are so true. So many people venture out.

[208stroker1]

very kool vid ....love that photo mail awesome.!!!!

[qiranger]

@208stroker1 The Media Poles in Gangnam are a great deal of fun!

[lemoncookies93]

do you want to marry a korean woman

[qiranger]

@lemoncookies93 I'm already married!

[aJazzyFeel]

Solid video! Enjoyed the style greatly!

[qiranger]

@aJazzyFeel Thanks! It was fun to put together.

[6663000]

How tall are you ?

You had to duck every time you entered any public transit :P

[qiranger]

@6663000 I'm 194cm.

[jacobNM1993]

As they say everyone's situation is different it all depends on who you are as a person the experience living there will most likely be a challenge against yourself because even though you may be shy or a home body you can't help but explore something new even if its just your town, you'll form new bonds and hopefully become more comfortable ,thats what I hope happens to me when I go anyways cause I love to travel and see new things but new people scare me a bit lol so kidish.

[qiranger]

@jacobNM1993 sometimes you just have to leave the comfort bubble.

[phampants]

Hopefully, in the next couple years, I'll travel to Asia. Gotta finish Europe first. =)

[6663000]

@phampants

I hope to START with Asia :P

[qiranger]

@phampants Why not just book one flight around the world?

[phampants]

@qiranger If I could, I totally would. Seriously, I would!

[moststupid]

Awesome Mr. Steve! That made me want to go-book-tickets-to-seoul right now :))

[qiranger]

@moststupid Come on over!

[FantasticBabblings]

The subway looks so clean. In fact everything looks clean compared to NY.

[qiranger]

@FantasticBabblings The city is remarkably clean... My town is even cleaner. Things are a lit out of whack since typhoon rolled through, but they're starting to come around. The Subways are awesome here.

[sileath]

Nice video. I am hoping after this last year of University to go to South Korea. ^_^ I love to explore and learn so I hope I'll find a lot of enjoyment wherever it is I end up.

[qiranger]

@sileath To explore the unknown is the greatest adventure!

[zemen51]

I like "something special" hard liquor

[qiranger]

@zemen51 I thought that was a great find!

[TravMcTavish]

Awesome video mate....loved the interview style of this video. 

[qiranger]

@TravMcTavish Thanks Trav. It was a fun project and a great way to show the weekend.

[qiranger]

@gorillaz9991 Thanks!

[Scurvyforall]

My mom was snoring and I thought someone ws snoring in your vid. Anyway, great vid I enjoyed listening to your thoughts on that question.

[qiranger]

@Scurvyforall LOL - That reminds me of a very funny story about my mother and snoring... Thanks for watching!

[prt1667]

Do people speak English over there? O:

[polychronio]

@prt1667 they aren't english.

[qiranger]

@prt1667 Many people speak some English and there are many signs in English as well!

[iXnB]

This is the first video I've watched from you. I must say it was really good. Well done on living in Korea. I wish I could manage such an achievement some time in my life.

[qiranger]

@iXnB Thanks for watching! I'm sure you can achieve greater things than I!

[jacktchance]

I miss Asia.

[qiranger]

@jacktchance Why not return?

[jacktchance]

@qiranger I'm probably going back next summer, just have to finish up my GEs.

[OhCurt]

Beautiful Subway Song, FTW!

Nice way of answering this. And I'm digging the effects you're using these days.

[qiranger]

@OhCurt Yes, I think that's why the subway was there!!!!

Thanks. Having fun with some new formats in preparation for some upcoming videos.

Thanks for watching as always!

[qiranger]

@billyCtv Like everywhere, the vast majority of people welcome foreigners. There are some that are not so welcoming (as in every nation). I really enjoy living here.