The K-pop group Red Velvet was sent to perform in Pyongyang due to a specific personal request by an official who was a fan of their music.

“essentially red velvet is only sent to North Korea because an aashi fan wanted them to represent the nation that's it someone in the government chose Kim Jong-un or no someone in the government chose red someone chose K Jang to perform”

Bobby Lee claims that Korean Town in Los Angeles has better Korean food than what is available in Korea.

“I've heard some like big chefs say yeah that Korea Town has better Korean food than Korea”

Stephiance suggests that bowing to teachers or elders in Eastern cultures is not an act of submissiveness but a gesture of showing mutual respect.

“in Western culture you think bowing is submissive but in a lot of Eastern cultures bowing is a sign of respect”

The drinking culture in Korea is more fun than in Japan.

“drinking and the drinking culture in career I think is way more fun and oh it's next level”

She views the Japanese government's actions toward Korea historically as malicious and cruel.

“they oppressed us I know that the government oh the government yeah not people right just like a Godzilla minus one right that's the exact same right that's the same theme you're right Mom it's the government not not people”

She views colorism within Korean and Filipino communities as an expression of classism or ingroup/outgroup dynamics.

“It's an idea of just like the outside people versus inside people. It's just class at the end of the day.”

Stephanie's mother believes that South Korea is an enjoyable place to live specifically for those who are wealthy.

“what my parents always say is that Korea is fun when you're rich and it's not but that's everywhere”

Peter Kim describes Korean culture as having a reserved approach to outward celebrations like Pride parades, where the general public is largely indifferent.

“have you seen those interviews in Korea where they have like gay pride parades now there and they're interviewing other people and Korean people are the most I don't give a [ __ ] they're like like what do you think about gay pride and this cide they go I don't care”