North Korean Refugee Rides His First Roller Coaster & Finds Love in the USA | More In Common

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A man who managed to escape from North Korea by swimming across the Tumen River finds a Hollywood ending in Los Angeles.
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  • @Localish
    @Localish4 жыл бұрын

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  • @carterloop5727

    @carterloop5727

    4 жыл бұрын

    They should go to cedar point.

  • @elangbam3115

    @elangbam3115

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story

  • @apumpkinsmom
    @apumpkinsmom4 жыл бұрын

    I can't imagine how happy he must be that his children don't have to grow up in North Korea.

  • @mez3226

    @mez3226

    4 жыл бұрын

    Grubhub?

  • @nikn1250

    @nikn1250

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X Do you have a life??????? I’m sorry that you make minimum wage and sit on your ass making hate comments on KZread.

  • @unholygrail8188

    @unholygrail8188

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X no need to get racist

  • @bigbrothersinnerparty297

    @bigbrothersinnerparty297

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X here we see the average socialist who sits on his couch talking about minimum wage and how shit it is while not trying to actually improve his life. Maybe you do not know how bad it is in North Korea, but even 1 dollar an hour is at least 4x richer than what he gets daily in North Korea. The only sellout asshole I see here is you piece of shit.

  • @Ongaurdforthee9

    @Ongaurdforthee9

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X why do people like u exist?

  • @Cecil97
    @Cecil974 жыл бұрын

    he deserved every bit of success he has accomplished, good for him

  • @sarahh9214

    @sarahh9214

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X mannn you must be really fun at parties.

  • @nikn1250

    @nikn1250

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X oh you’re a fucking loser huh?

  • @unholygrail8188

    @unholygrail8188

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X what tf is your problem?

  • @lia17829

    @lia17829

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X you must know that from personal experience

  • @Cecil97

    @Cecil97

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X damn thats hella spiteful for no reason

  • @re_i_gn
    @re_i_gn4 жыл бұрын

    This man failed his first escape attempt leading to torture that lasted for 2 years, went back out, and attempted the same exact thing. Unbelievable bravery.

  • @stoormtrooper22

    @stoormtrooper22

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's insanity done right.

  • @Danterobo

    @Danterobo

    4 жыл бұрын

    The cost of freedom

  • @hurtigheinz3790

    @hurtigheinz3790

    4 жыл бұрын

    Life finds a way!

  • @h0bbylessperson59

    @h0bbylessperson59

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would'nt even try Unless they make pizza illegal

  • @aramaru.1837

    @aramaru.1837

    4 жыл бұрын

    The price of freedom is steep.

  • @doodguy12
    @doodguy124 жыл бұрын

    Think about how bad it is over there for a grown man to enjoy the elevator for the first time like a 5 year old

  • @crappyaccount

    @crappyaccount

    4 жыл бұрын

    scary

  • @reesemalo

    @reesemalo

    4 жыл бұрын

    There's no electricity. Only downtown Pyongyang has electricity

  • @cocobeans8771

    @cocobeans8771

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X sure like everyone in north Korea gets universal healthcare.

  • @cocobeans8771

    @cocobeans8771

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X they dont get free healthcare and theres probably lots of poor people and homless people. Why do you think everyone that escapes talks about the hard life they had.

  • @Jordan-Ramses

    @Jordan-Ramses

    4 жыл бұрын

    They don't seem all right either. He seems like the most well adapted one i've seen. I was hoping they would be happy now but it doesn't seem so.

  • @colinwhite6879
    @colinwhite68794 жыл бұрын

    This is the strongest dude I've ever seen, walked through hell and came out smiling

  • @colinwhite6879

    @colinwhite6879

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Hazard Hawk oki

  • @ChickenC0re

    @ChickenC0re

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Hazard Hawk It is a authoritarian regime, with the resulting human misery. The IMF and the world bank wants to destroy them because they cannot be controlled, but it isn't a paradise by any stretch of the imagination.

  • @GreenFoxLuama

    @GreenFoxLuama

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've seen videos filmed by diplomats or privileged foreigners who lived in North Korea, life there is pretty normal, as long as you don't say something bad about the regime.

  • @1111111111202

    @1111111111202

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Hazard Hawk i hope youre being sarcastic. ive employeed refugees from north korea. its hell.

  • @GreenFoxLuama

    @GreenFoxLuama

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Hazard Hawk , it's poor, but people have to cope with it, so it became a norm.

  • @AudoricArt
    @AudoricArt4 жыл бұрын

    what a good guy. I really hope his homeland will be liberated one day.

  • @darnit1944

    @darnit1944

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quite hard. The North Koreans would find it really hard to assimilate, culturally they are very very different, and economics too. The sudden influx of Korean unemployment would shock the united Korea first. But no doubt in my mind that it is for the best.

  • @lauren3010

    @lauren3010

    4 жыл бұрын

    Darren Atm I don’t doubt that they can do it. Not to mention, a lot of the younger generation know movies now, history, etc, from things being smuggled in. The new generations will be easier assimilated than the elderly for sure.

  • @jennali9800

    @jennali9800

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Handsome Squidward Unfortunately, Kim's sister would likely just step into the role. It'll cause a stir, but it won't necessarily break down the country. Still, it may be an opportunity for a few more to escape.

  • @jennali9800

    @jennali9800

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@Maximilien FEAU Possibly. But the sister already has significant political power in NK - she's part of the Politburo, for one. She's also taken over Kim Jong-un's duties before when he was ill. Most sources I've read consider her the most likely successor if Kim Jong-un dies.

  • @GarrettCroslin

    @GarrettCroslin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Handsome Squidward honestly, his family is all “missing” Kim has taken care of them so that they can’t take over.

  • @altohippiegabber
    @altohippiegabber4 жыл бұрын

    "I pretended to not know where my car was in the parking lot" ....smooth, i like that!

  • @PaNDaPowerRULEZ_ChaseNickoles

    @PaNDaPowerRULEZ_ChaseNickoles

    4 жыл бұрын

    I said the same thing haha

  • @nocksar744

    @nocksar744

    4 жыл бұрын

    That was a actually so cute and smooth lol

  • @timdixon32

    @timdixon32

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol I think I’ll try this if I ever go on a date

  • @re_i_gn

    @re_i_gn

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@timdixon32 Same. Would make for a memorable experience, then I'd tell her about it in the far future when we're fighting so she'd be reminded of the good times lol.

  • @lisahinton9682

    @lisahinton9682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@timdixon32 Be careful. Some women would think "How irresponsible, putting us in danger wandering around this parking structure, so clearly lost!" They wouldn't accept a second date for sure.

  • @AlexLikesToons
    @AlexLikesToons4 жыл бұрын

    Take this man to Magic Mountain and Disneyland! It'll blow his mind!

  • @jeabproductions

    @jeabproductions

    4 жыл бұрын

    Take him to X2. The last thing I ever saw

  • @sarahmartinez1529

    @sarahmartinez1529

    4 жыл бұрын

    😆

  • @mishaeldank9974

    @mishaeldank9974

    4 жыл бұрын

    Six flags better tho

  • @crappyaccount

    @crappyaccount

    4 жыл бұрын

    he deserves a free pass to any theme park he wants

  • @MannyN420

    @MannyN420

    4 жыл бұрын

    And Knots Berry!

  • @shirleyellinger
    @shirleyellinger4 жыл бұрын

    He's very cute. Shes a lucky woman. He's the whole package.

  • @chimp9465

    @chimp9465

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can you fart on my face please

  • @GrixxlyStrength

    @GrixxlyStrength

    4 жыл бұрын

    His eyes are full of life. Everything is new and exciting to him. Its nice to see in a weird way.

  • @rokai7317

    @rokai7317

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chimp9465 thats a guy.

  • @zaidkhan6296

    @zaidkhan6296

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@rokai7317 even better

  • @shirleyellinger

    @shirleyellinger

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@chimp9465 Yes. Open your mouth realllllllly wide. But close your eyes I don't want to give you pink eye.

  • @yamnjam
    @yamnjam4 жыл бұрын

    This video makes me so proud to be an American. I'm glad he made it here and that his dreams really did come true! What an adorable baby too!!! We're very blessed here in the US. We take so much for granted and stories like this make me appreciate all we have.

  • @Localish

    @Localish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @saber184

    @saber184

    4 жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant discovery. Genius !

  • @arusu1806

    @arusu1806

    4 жыл бұрын

    jamnjam god bless America. A lot of us Americans take our freedoms for granted.

  • @kingsammy1105

    @kingsammy1105

    4 жыл бұрын

    weed stay off of CNN bud

  • @kingsammy1105

    @kingsammy1105

    4 жыл бұрын

    weed nope i just said stay off cnn or fox whichever lie you choose to believe. Just cause a few asian got assualted doesnt mean theyre being attacked lol. Theres so many asians in my community and nobody has a problem with them. Don’t amplify one bad case to make it look like this shits happening everyday and everywhere.👍🏼

  • @gapeape3895
    @gapeape38954 жыл бұрын

    This is probably one of the best things youtube has ever reccomended me

  • @terrylandess6072

    @terrylandess6072

    4 жыл бұрын

    This reached me at the human level - the one that counts the most.

  • @GabrielleTollerson

    @GabrielleTollerson

    3 жыл бұрын

    I KNOW RIGHT

  • @GabrielleTollerson

    @GabrielleTollerson

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Advocatus Diaboli I was just recommended this,this made my entire year 😭💖

  • @griffincalkins1892

    @griffincalkins1892

    3 жыл бұрын

    FACTS!!!

  • @karenv525
    @karenv5254 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy for him that he not only got out of North Korea safely, but that he found a loving wife and created a beautiful life and family together. I wish them all the best for their future together.

  • @ariffansar4994

    @ariffansar4994

    4 жыл бұрын

    ok karen

  • @Tony-nj9de

    @Tony-nj9de

    3 жыл бұрын

    yo and his wife is south Korean perfect coincidence type thing

  • @kamikazefilmproductions

    @kamikazefilmproductions

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ariffansar4994 bruh

  • @urmaker
    @urmaker4 жыл бұрын

    It makes me so happy to know he has a happy ending. But, I still can't help but feel so bad for all the others still stuck in Hell on Earth.

  • @GabrielleTollerson

    @GabrielleTollerson

    3 жыл бұрын

    same 💔

  • @jamesmartin9401

    @jamesmartin9401

    10 ай бұрын

    These kind of things are always one at a time until hopefully one day, it's almost everything all at once, to riff off the movie title.

  • @mauricea227
    @mauricea2274 жыл бұрын

    It would be great to know what North Koreans think of the United States after arriving/meeting a Americans after being taught otherwise about us. I haven’t come across much videos about this topic.

  • @anastasia-fr1gn

    @anastasia-fr1gn

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maurice A there are two videos by digitalsoju about North Koreans trying American bbq with an American cook and they talk about how they thought of Americans when they were in North Korea and then how they actually felt meeting Americans. It’s really interesting video and the bbq looks delicious too.

  • @jihyosspicytoenail9921

    @jihyosspicytoenail9921

    4 жыл бұрын

    There's some videos on the channel Asian Boss where they interview North Koreans on their perspective on America before and after escaping

  • @christinajohnson6026

    @christinajohnson6026

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@anastasia-fr1gn Iwas just about to write this same thing. "great minds think alike" LOL

  • @h.plovecat4307

    @h.plovecat4307

    4 жыл бұрын

    Some of us are terrible, but most of us are just regular people who will go out of our way to be sweet to others. It's such a shame the worst people always have the loudest voices.

  • @Halfmoon221

    @Halfmoon221

    4 жыл бұрын

    I feel like most wouldn't have a negative perception mainly because the ones trying to leave North Korea are of the mindset that there is better. They wouldn't leave North Korea if they thought badly of for example the US.

  • @FelixTsang
    @FelixTsang4 жыл бұрын

    It's harder and harder now to defect from North Korea. I'm glad he made it and got help.

  • @cruzloera4931

    @cruzloera4931

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe not anymore.

  • @terrylandess6072

    @terrylandess6072

    4 жыл бұрын

    I sometimes think about asking refugees if they feel it would be a good thing if the U.S. stepped in and made it possible for all their countrymen to get the same opportunity they have now. It's a very sensitive subject, but coming from the mouth of those whom truly know the difference would be educational.

  • @oliviaperalta9720
    @oliviaperalta97204 жыл бұрын

    I know the US is far from perfect, but there are so much worse places to be. We are still a land of dreams for so many people. I smiled from ear to ear the whole video seeing this man find happiness and love after so long of suffering. Hearing his story reminded me that there is so much we take for granted. I wish him all the best.

  • @winniethepooh8353

    @winniethepooh8353

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @shawnlynch9658

    @shawnlynch9658

    4 жыл бұрын

    US is an awesome place to live. Many Americans don't realize how lucky they are.

  • @hansalt6695

    @hansalt6695

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'm also very jealous on people living in America in our country we can only eat 1 time a day and work for 14 hours even tho we are still kids

  • @winniethepooh8353

    @winniethepooh8353

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@shawnlynch9658 many really do take it for granted

  • @sweetzs100

    @sweetzs100

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most of the world is a worse place to be than the US. Americans just like to victimize themselves and pretend that they are oppressed when in reality they aren’t. When outsiders and foreigners appreciate your country more than you do, that’s when you should take a step back and realize you’re just a privileged, self victimized asshole

  • @bee4590
    @bee45904 жыл бұрын

    the thought of him nervously screaming i love you to her on the rollercoaster because he knew she might not hear it is so 🥺🥺

  • @cecesvids4897

    @cecesvids4897

    4 жыл бұрын

    ikr, sounds like it was straight out of a k-drama 🥺

  • @misoasoda340
    @misoasoda3404 жыл бұрын

    Its cruel to say this but i’m glad North Korea’s leader is extremely sick...i pray that all North Koreans get to live in freedom and happiness one day and aren’t taught such cruel, false things about the outside world bc i know they may perceive us as worse 😒

  • @po-qo7vd

    @po-qo7vd

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its not cruel. It shows you dont only have a heart but know when to/not be compassionate.

  • @diablo.the.cheater

    @diablo.the.cheater

    4 жыл бұрын

    i mean does it even matter that the dictator dies? at the end of the day a dictator is not more than the puppet of the military.

  • @kea8349

    @kea8349

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally get you, don’t worry. As a South Korean, I can say that it’s a shared sentiment by many. We definitely feel for the North Korean citizens. But unfortunately, history shows that the dictatorship continues. The only difference this time is that the pig doesn’t have an heir to pass the role to if anything was to happen soon. But I imagine another person is probably prepped 😕

  • @danieloh1075

    @danieloh1075

    4 жыл бұрын

    DummyDummy there r rumors that his sister will take over if he dies

  • @maxvierra9471

    @maxvierra9471

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kea8349 he has kids. i think his sister would probably take over as a proxy leader until his son is of age

  • @Chris-qo4fp
    @Chris-qo4fp4 жыл бұрын

    This is literally a real-life version of crash landing on you, but without the elitism and it takes place in America.

  • @avrahamvidal4255

    @avrahamvidal4255

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris Nou Exactly Bro

  • @ivyfancubit6236

    @ivyfancubit6236

    4 жыл бұрын

    and he kinda looks like hyun bin too!

  • @hihi-qd7ms

    @hihi-qd7ms

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omg you're right lmfaoo instead of Switzerland it's USA 😂

  • @ivyfancubit6236

    @ivyfancubit6236

    4 жыл бұрын

    bruh he also has the same name too “hyun” 🤭

  • @kirstenjames6174

    @kirstenjames6174

    4 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved that drama! I want North Korea to be liberated so badly!

  • @Sweetdreamseden
    @Sweetdreamseden4 жыл бұрын

    My heart is soooooo ecstatic for him. I’m thrilled that he survived and can tell this story to his children and future grandchildren. I pray and hope he can enjoy his life with his new family and be happy forever.

  • @boba5257
    @boba52574 жыл бұрын

    Is he still working as a chef?? Now with the coronavirus, I’m worried that he might’ve lost his job

  • @spaceballstheusername675

    @spaceballstheusername675

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm wondering the same thing! I hope him and his family are okay.

  • @VieraXXII

    @VieraXXII

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wish we could find out and set up a go fund me or something. I hope he is alright.

  • @cherrycheryl

    @cherrycheryl

    4 жыл бұрын

    My aunt who’s a chef in the us Maryland sadly lost his job

  • @maxwellshauna682

    @maxwellshauna682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@cherrycheryl her*

  • @lilegg301

    @lilegg301

    4 жыл бұрын

    south korea is pretty organised when it comes to this. i’ve seen a lot of cafes still open, and delivery services are in top notch condition. he could easily deliver food.

  • @DawnSilverStone
    @DawnSilverStone4 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh as a Korean speaker who speaks Korean as a second language his Korean sounds so different his dialect is strange

  • @deadphoenixrising

    @deadphoenixrising

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well it's a North Korean dialect probably.

  • @AudoricArt

    @AudoricArt

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah apperantly that's pretty accurate to how south koreans feel. It can be a huge cultural barrier for these people.

  • @Nijilove78

    @Nijilove78

    4 жыл бұрын

    North Korean is just... straight korean haha. Since the country is cut off from the rest of the world it has no influence from other countries unlike South Korea

  • @DawnSilverStone

    @DawnSilverStone

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Nijilove78 yeah i'm aware of that the south Korean dialect uses english sounding words where as the North Korean dialect does not it sounds old fashion which makes sense cause North Korea is waaaaaay behind in the years compared to the rest of the world

  • @Julie-jl2kk

    @Julie-jl2kk

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Nijilove78 is north korean dialect how people in korea used to talk before the korean war?

  • @sukimelon
    @sukimelon4 жыл бұрын

    I love this video so much. I’m so happy for him, I almost cried. Two years of torture for wishing for his basic necessities to be met. That’s insane, I literally can’t imagine how hard that was. God bless them, I wish the best for this family.

  • @juanitauribe7516
    @juanitauribe75164 жыл бұрын

    His relationship with his wife... I literally teared up😔

  • @cameronspence4977

    @cameronspence4977

    Жыл бұрын

    That part honestly made me so happy for them

  • @patch3938
    @patch39384 жыл бұрын

    As an American, I am so happy for this man! He not only escaped his country, but found love, made his dreams come true, and had a adorable child! It makes me so happy that they view the US in a positive light 💗

  • @chonulgwiin5051

    @chonulgwiin5051

    3 жыл бұрын

    Soon He will want to escape this HELLMERICA !!!

  • @zz1caleb
    @zz1caleb4 жыл бұрын

    This is the most wholesome comment section on KZread.

  • @nalinlee4688

    @nalinlee4688

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is the first time I liked every single commenter.

  • @OMDolton84
    @OMDolton842 жыл бұрын

    He's been through so much and still he's come out the other side smiling. Such a good man, and I can only wish him and his family nothing but joy in their lives. At this point, he's more than earned it.

  • @HunterForsberg
    @HunterForsberg4 жыл бұрын

    Someone’s cutting onions. Whatevs. Welcome to America, mate! 🙏

  • @ertandbernie7706
    @ertandbernie77064 жыл бұрын

    He looks so happy now. You can just see it in his face

  • @ledaboros868
    @ledaboros8684 жыл бұрын

    im actually crying this is so beautiful. how he got to experience these things that seemed impossible before.

  • @LoreEclectic
    @LoreEclectic4 жыл бұрын

    He seems like such a sweet attentive father

  • @sd3776
    @sd37764 жыл бұрын

    if "No confidence" is escaping a country and rebelling against a government then idk what confidence is

  • @juliahopesmith7926
    @juliahopesmith79264 жыл бұрын

    He genuinely seems like one of the nicest people I’ve ever seen. His attitude is so amazing and I hope he and his family are happy forever ❤️

  • @yoochanstan5178
    @yoochanstan51784 жыл бұрын

    This was so precious. I'm so glad he was able to escape and is now living a life as he pleases. We take our freedom for granted, and watching these types of videos really puts it into perspective. I feel blessed to be born where I'm free to be myself, free to have my own beliefs, and free to live. I hope this couple lives a long and happy life together as a little family!

  • @StacyMcCabe
    @StacyMcCabe4 жыл бұрын

    The baby is cuter than baby superman 4:01

  • @starrynightfall00
    @starrynightfall004 жыл бұрын

    He has such a cheerful, positive energy! ^__^ It hurts to know that at one point he was being tortured and starved everyday for two years straight T__T To be able to go through that and be where he is now is amazing. What an awesome human being

  • @Hdidbi_3049
    @Hdidbi_30494 жыл бұрын

    03:46 that’s honestly the cutest thing ever bruh

  • @Zel4Y4
    @Zel4Y44 жыл бұрын

    Damm what a story to tell. Bless this man.

  • @yvettemaecaratao8330
    @yvettemaecaratao83304 жыл бұрын

    This is the best video KZread’s ever recommend to me. So wholesome and I’m so happy for this man & his family

  • @Localish

    @Localish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! 😊

  • @N7-WAR-HOUND
    @N7-WAR-HOUND4 жыл бұрын

    It’s easy to be born an American and take everything for granted. We hear all these horrible things in the media constantly and we should always strive for better but also remember. We are lucky to be Americans. And we have life so easy compared to our grandparents and so on.

  • @futbolanalysis7250

    @futbolanalysis7250

    4 жыл бұрын

    we have; ;bad dopamine addictions

  • @N7-WAR-HOUND

    @N7-WAR-HOUND

    4 жыл бұрын

    Universal Analysis we certainly do

  • @inactiveaccount2703
    @inactiveaccount27034 жыл бұрын

    the way he’s smiling like a kid, it lifts me up.

  • @missanthropocene2020
    @missanthropocene20204 жыл бұрын

    His happy face genuinely made me cry. It’s the simplest things that we don’t appreciate that means a lot to others :)

  • @0Regie
    @0Regie4 жыл бұрын

    It's so heartwarming to see how happy he is. He feels grateful where he is but little does he know, people are more grateful to see him living a life of freedom

  • @svihl666

    @svihl666

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X That name makes sence now :D

  • @ahide1218

    @ahide1218

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X what the actual fuck is wrong with you to look down upon someone who escaped pure hell and found a happiness in a new life. get a life and move out of your mom's basement.

  • @coltonsupergame

    @coltonsupergame

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X If North Korea is such a good place to live then go live there.

  • @itsme1and2

    @itsme1and2

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X North Korean "sellout"? Read 'Aquariums of Pyongyang' to understand why he decided to be a "sellout".

  • @itsme1and2

    @itsme1and2

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@coltonsupergame My suggestion exactly.

  • @karanhathwar5029
    @karanhathwar50294 жыл бұрын

    "Where all dreams come true" These many years I felt this idea is.... Outdated. This video brings back the hope that was long lost. It motivates us to come out of our comfort zone.

  • @yourneighborhoodwierdo8349

    @yourneighborhoodwierdo8349

    4 жыл бұрын

    this vid is a light at the end of the tunnel

  • @narnia1233

    @narnia1233

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well, tbh we’re just pretty spoiled. I imagine he’s just happy having a comfortable home, plenty of food, TV, etc. which are just the basics that most ppl in US have. Not everyone’s going to be a millionaire, and you do have to work for a living, but most of us have the essentials and maybe we should appreciate that more than we currently do.

  • @BigBoss-sm9xj

    @BigBoss-sm9xj

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great point

  • @1marcelfilms

    @1marcelfilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Where dreams go to DIE would be more realistic for the average person

  • @paooul_dixon
    @paooul_dixon4 жыл бұрын

    This was so cute. I love his love for roller coasters and his wife. I'm glad he's here in America and hopefully gains citizenship here and prospers and lives the American dream.

  • @Jenny-pc3vr
    @Jenny-pc3vr4 жыл бұрын

    4:20 I can't, his baby is too cute- I hope he'll have a good life and his children are going to grow up well

  • @ooxds1416

    @ooxds1416

    4 жыл бұрын

    The cutest baby I've ever seen

  • @datreallykoolyt9377
    @datreallykoolyt93775 жыл бұрын

    Brave man

  • @moeshalabi7205
    @moeshalabi72054 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story. I'm so glad he is in the US.

  • @sohndustin
    @sohndustin4 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if living so close to death turned him into a thrill seeker

  • @jenniferbaumgarden9293

    @jenniferbaumgarden9293

    3 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps. I imagine if you escaped starvation, torture, ect, a park ride seems pretty safe by comparison.

  • @Civilliam
    @Civilliam4 жыл бұрын

    This man deserves everything, so much respect

  • @___jisoochrist
    @___jisoochrist4 жыл бұрын

    He deserves whatever happiness he has now. Such a simple and humble person 😄✨

  • @thecaprikid1329
    @thecaprikid13294 жыл бұрын

    His children will never have to suffer like that. That's so beautiful❤

  • @18pristine
    @18pristine4 жыл бұрын

    People need more gratitude in their lives, its the path to happiness. Sidenote: Their love story is so cute

  • @Papanda1995
    @Papanda19954 жыл бұрын

    This could have been Alexei 😭 But seriously I’m happy for this guy, he went through a lot of shit and still seems like a kind and friendly guy that loves his family more than anything. He deserves every bit of that happiness.

  • @yvettemaecaratao8330

    @yvettemaecaratao8330

    4 жыл бұрын

    NOOOOO ALEXEI 😭😭😭😭

  • @Papanda1995

    @Papanda1995

    4 жыл бұрын

    S A character in stranger things season 3

  • @ashcruz904

    @ashcruz904

    4 жыл бұрын

    S the nice Russian guy from stranger things 3

  • @Bluecutie787
    @Bluecutie7874 жыл бұрын

    It’s so beautiful seeing someone appreciate the little things and living their best life.

  • @maraeacookson1573
    @maraeacookson15734 жыл бұрын

    This is such a beautiful survival story, with an endurance journey, ending with love connection that forms a loving family with such cute children.

  • @memejiwoo5756
    @memejiwoo57564 жыл бұрын

    I’m trying not to cry rn, he looks so happy!!

  • @minichou
    @minichou4 жыл бұрын

    this is adorable, I'm happy for him, lets hope he's ok during this corona mess

  • @BeautflDisaster4
    @BeautflDisaster44 жыл бұрын

    Omg this man is adorable. How could a country treat people like him so badly? He’s so sweet!

  • @shym9933
    @shym99334 жыл бұрын

    These are the kind of people that we need to come to America. grateful to be here.

  • @gabrielleclennon6589
    @gabrielleclennon65894 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy 😁 that this man found love ❤️ and to be bold and confident and also love roller coasters I love roller coasters too

  • @mattnichols4592
    @mattnichols45924 жыл бұрын

    Wow this guy deserves this. He's no longer living in poverty, has a great wife and great children. I wish him nothing but the best

  • @tinasilkov8559
    @tinasilkov85594 жыл бұрын

    This was so heartwarming. Happy for him and his Beautiful Family 💖

  • @princessthyemis
    @princessthyemis4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad he found happiness!

  • @treymarema9930
    @treymarema99304 жыл бұрын

    Such a bittersweet moment for my heart. It makes me so overjoyed to see him living the dream with his wife and beautiful son and how he was able to escape. But it also makes my heart sink knowing that there are still millions of North Koreans still suffering with no way of escaping. So they are the silent victims as we know it. And I promise that 1 like on this comment will be 1 prayer.

  • @sarahmartinez1529
    @sarahmartinez15294 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for showing him a good time ... glad he can live the rest of his life in a better place... all the things he went thru but he’s always smiling or laughing

  • @sarahmartinez1529

    @sarahmartinez1529

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X what the fuck you mean by sellout ????...because you never had to live that way it’s easy for you to just run your mouth huh 🤔????..... fuck off with your negativity

  • @lacey1714
    @lacey17144 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people really don’t realize the freedom we have here. I’m so glad he was able to escape and live the life he deserves. Bravo, Sammy! May the rest of your life be lived with love, freedom, and peace! Welcome to America! 💜

  • @supersabrosinho
    @supersabrosinho4 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the US, I'm glad to have people like you here!

  • @pocaribby
    @pocaribby4 жыл бұрын

    we need more people like him in the world

  • @sharis3402
    @sharis34024 жыл бұрын

    This vid is AMAZING

  • @eryalmario5299
    @eryalmario52994 жыл бұрын

    He's so happy and enthusiastic in this vid i love it

  • @stu7900
    @stu79004 жыл бұрын

    This story touched me in ways my wife hasn't for years.

  • @bmboosprout7061
    @bmboosprout70614 жыл бұрын

    dang he pretended to not know where his car is just to hold her hand for the whole night? someone get me a man like him pleasE.

  • @Julie-jl2kk
    @Julie-jl2kk4 жыл бұрын

    oh my gosh >_< the elevator story! haha! so cute how amusing he found it!

  • @sanchisan6997
    @sanchisan69974 жыл бұрын

    I dont think I've ever seen anyone so happy for the simple things. I need to be more appreciative.

  • @Traveler-rf8ye
    @Traveler-rf8ye4 жыл бұрын

    Wow beautiful. This is a strong person. I'm so happy he found happiness. I wish him and his family all the best for the future.

  • @courtknees
    @courtknees4 жыл бұрын

    This is the video we all didn’t know we needed. What a beautiful story. this man is amazing. He is the most positive person despite everything that’s happened to him. absolutely beautiful ❤️💙 so happy for him now

  • @Localish

    @Localish

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @NoCreativeNameGirl
    @NoCreativeNameGirl4 жыл бұрын

    That is so damn cute, what a cute couple. I'm so glad he found happiness. A lucky man.

  • @rainepanda
    @rainepanda4 жыл бұрын

    I'm literally crying. To go from having very little hope of even surviving or ever knowing comfort or joy of any kind to being free and sharing love and life with someone is so amazing.

  • @lizajane7274
    @lizajane72744 жыл бұрын

    the really warms my heart that he was able to escape

  • @stephlou4456
    @stephlou44564 жыл бұрын

    Sammy Hyun needs his own show, so wholesome and down to earth

  • @tripletac8627
    @tripletac86274 жыл бұрын

    Wish the best for this man and his family

  • @Jacks.Outback
    @Jacks.Outback4 жыл бұрын

    He seems like such a good person

  • @cj222100
    @cj2221003 жыл бұрын

    The story about him meeting his wife is so sweet, & their kid is adorable!

  • @wendyty8307
    @wendyty83074 жыл бұрын

    Can someone get me a man like this? You can really see the „love“ in his eyes when he’s taking about his wife 🥺

  • @crappyaccount
    @crappyaccount4 жыл бұрын

    Glad he made it out! I hope he has a long and happy life and can have all the amusement rides he wants! May he enjoy all the things my country has to offer him. He seems very nice :)

  • @aracelissss
    @aracelissss4 жыл бұрын

    He's so wholesome. I love this story 😭😭😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @dark14life
    @dark14lifeАй бұрын

    I'm 5 years late, but welcome to America. Glad you could make this your new home. We need more people like you in our country.

  • @gettotheGate
    @gettotheGate4 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible story. And what an affirmation. The United States isn’t perfect, no nation is, but it’s one of the best places to go from nothing to something, as long as you’re not holding yourself back.

  • @orionsoutro1794
    @orionsoutro17944 жыл бұрын

    They look like amazing people! I wish them the best in life😭💜💜💜

  • @hmh2hmh
    @hmh2hmh4 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful family. Sammy is so determined and brave. It is humbling to know he worked so hard and risked his life just to have the opportunities I have had access to since birth. I'm so glad he made it to the US and has started a new life. A lot of people are not as lucky. I'm sure Sammy had to leave many friends and loved ones behind, and I can't even imagine overcoming that. I hope he finds comfort in knowing he's providing his children with a much easier life. Oh! And I hope when all this quarantine stuff has resolved, Sammy and Jenny can get a babysitter and have a well-deserved night out at the amusement park, riding the roller coasters and getting dinner at their favourite spot. 💗

  • @Lance_A
    @Lance_A2 жыл бұрын

    HAPPY TO SEE THAT MAN FIND LOVE AND OVER COME HIS ADVERSITIES BEST OF LUCK MY FRIEND

  • @lordskyrim2495
    @lordskyrim24955 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to USA and Freedom. I'm in C-A-N-A-D-A. Pretty much the same thing. Nice love story. You did well on your first roller coaster ride. I woud be screaming.

  • @Marixchatt

    @Marixchatt

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X eye-

  • @peterni2234

    @peterni2234

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anticapitalist X, Hello again in another comment thread, Fuck off :)

  • @player80716450

    @player80716450

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X yeah, surely laying people off because businesses aren't sustainable during a global pandemic would NEVER exist under communism. I wish people like you would know how painful it was to grow up in the USSR, let alone north korea.

  • @yourneighborhoodwierdo8349

    @yourneighborhoodwierdo8349

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Anticapitalist X you again?

  • @krashd

    @krashd

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@player80716450 Actually despite their faults socialism and communism wouldn't lay people off, the government would give you a stipend. I doubt North Korea would do jack shit for it's citizens but in the communist states of Asia and the socialist states of Europe everyone in the country that has been furloughed due to Covid-19 is receiving monthly payments from the government to pay their bills and food costs. Is the US doing that for the tens of millions that can't go to work? If not then Anticapitalist X was correct in his assessment that at the moment this North Korean would be better off in a less capitalist country.

  • @mounia548
    @mounia5484 жыл бұрын

    this is so sad, i feel so bad for the north korean people, I really hope the situation will change for the better in the future

  • @SparklyGutz
    @SparklyGutz4 жыл бұрын

    I can’t even fathom the culture shock he experienced when getting to the US, I’m glad he was able to settle and find his calling in the restaurant business! He exudes happiness now!!! It’s so beautiful! Good luck to him and his family!

  • @tmcd6902
    @tmcd6902 Жыл бұрын

    What a sweetheart he deserves all the good things in life!

  • @odin3066
    @odin30664 жыл бұрын

    Kim Jong Un: “What’s his name? Asking for a friend.”

  • @ItsABriMoment
    @ItsABriMoment4 жыл бұрын

    This is so sweet my heart hurts. I’m glad he made his way here and made a good life for himself.

  • @susankwan6229
    @susankwan62293 жыл бұрын

    Aww. So glad he’s found happiness. He looks like a wonderful person, husband and father!

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