[Romantic Foreign Workers]
[THE PERFECT WAY 3] [Sinchon] The mecca of youth The mecca of youth Sinchon! We're in Sinchon But this place... Why..... (Foreigners) (Foreigners) (Foreigners)
(Aha) It's not "why" here I won't say anything for the opening today Just look around Right, right They're already enjoying
their ramyeon comfortably In my opinion, there's a high chance
even that dog is a foreigner(?) (Me?)
Even that dog Let's meet each person and have a chat Let's go [Let's GO] - Hello
- Hello - Can we do an interview?
- Sure Where are you from? I'm from the UK [British from Congo]
I'm Congolese too A Congolese from the UK So you recognized Jonathan Yes, my mom's from Kinshasa [Capital of DR Congo]
Kinshasa~ Totally Congo's main hub How long have you been in Korea? Ugh, I... I came here three years ago Three years? Did you know Jonathan originally? Oh, yes! How? I'm a native English teacher So my students told me about you They really love Jonathan Ah, that's amazing Let us treat you to coffee [Opening it himself]
Since you're Congolese Can you introduce yourself briefly? Ah, hello, I'm Mandy from the UK Mandy How old are you? I'm 26 26! You look really young for 26 Do you know a friend named Patricia? Yes, yes! What do you think of her? Very... uh... Cute Cute? Let's meet the next person right away [LOL] Just kidding So here... - Is there a community for people from Congo?
- No Right? I thought it was just
me not getting invited There's no such thing, right? Do you live near here? So today, I moved to Shinchon You moved today? On the day you moved,
we did this interview! That's amazing That's why you went to Daiso [A MUST when it comes to moving]
When you're moving, it's a must Wait, I bet you there's that thing you
wear in bathrooms in here Yeah LOL [LOL] What do you call it? [In Lingala]
What do we say when we say goodbye? I know, I know Mbote is for when we meet Then what do we say when we part? Just... Mbote? But that's for when we meet.. Looks like this person forgot too I used to live in Sinchon too You lived here? Yes, I lived here I lived in a tiny gosiwon
on one of these inner streets - In a gosiwon?
- Yes, in a gosiwon Your start wasn't easy either I started in Sinchon so these streets are nostalgic for me Full of memories Totally nostalgic for me here I think it will feel like a
festival everyday if I live here Yes, exactly Pretty You look great too,
hold on for a minute You're just like a cherry blossom There's someone over there I saw someone sitting elegantly! We need to hurry over there I was worried you'd... uh... [LOL] Over there! OMG - Hello~
- Hello~ Hello! (Bows) Nice to meet you (Bows) Nice to meet you too Pleasure to meet you! Hello hehe Can you introduce yourself first? One, two! Ready, X:IN! Hello! We're X:IN! Ohh [Face lightens up] They're idols! [New idol group X:IN] We'll introduce ourselves too! One, two, three! NANG MAN! Foreign Worker! Hello... I'm Christian the foreign worker! YEAH~ [New Idol 'The Romantic Foreign Worker'] What's with the hand? What exactly is it? Like a slate! We're more like this One, two, three! (Clap) But you all seem really young... [Nova / Born in 2002]
[Aria/ Born in 2003] Idols are usually young, right? Everyone starts when they're... [Rambling]
When they start young... Are you okay? Wait a second... Looks like
you're getting nervous again It's okay, it's okay What's your nationality...? I'm from Russia Russia I'm from India hehe Ah, you're Indian! I see But how did you think of becoming an idol? Actually, originally I... I didn't think about becoming a K-POP idol She got into Russia's top university...? Do you know Olympiad by any chance? Olympiad? Like a contest!? Since I was in the high scorer rankings I could get into any
university without taking exams Any university! I could go wherever I wanted So... So it's like an all-access pass! Yes, exactly! And money! No money either...! [Full scholarship university pass] Wait a minute! If I! Hey, hey!
I'll give Seoul National University a go So you could just go right in? Yeah, kinda like that That's crazy... So that's huge Of course, I thought a lot before coming Because there's
also things like reputation! Repetition? Review? Like your title Even your English! Your English is a bit lacking, isn't it? I do feel
a little uncomfortable, it's true! It's not my mother tongue!!! Ah, that's right, it's not... Yes, yes [Christian / Mexican] Reputation is like... my... Perception! Image Image is English too, right? [Right...?] What was your first reason for being interested in the world of K-POP? I heard a song
in a language I wasn't used to Ok 'What is this?' I thought, so I looked it up It was a song by BTS My blood, sweat, and tears~♬ Originally,
I was only interested in K-BEAUTY Hmm, K-BEAUTY But then, thanks to YouTube's algorithm, K-POP music videos kept popping up K-POP music videos It was PSY's Gangnam Style Of course Since everyone around the world watched it It has billions of views There's no way
I could be outside that billion count haha I'm in that count too haha These days, we're living in a time when Your life could depend
on the algorithm The algorithm is like a god It's crazy Because if we hadn't
watched that music video we would've just went on about our own business Like do this at university - It can just become a new guide
- Exactly, exactly Like <Romantic Foreign Worker> If other foreigners see this later They might say,
'I want to come to Korea and debut as an idol!' They can have that kind of hope When you said, "Mom! I'm leaving for Korea now" When you packed your bags! Wasn't your mom like 'Eek!?!?' I said this during dinner I want to do K-POP I'm going to Korea, and when I said that Everyone was like 'hahaha' Like 'What a joke!' Exactly! You're joking again I want to do this!' I want to do that I was always the type to
want to do and try new things So my mom was like It's Korea now? Now you want to go to Korea? she asked But after I auditioned and got an invitation, I showed it to my mom The invitation Only then did my mom go, 'Oh, it's real~?' Only then did she realize it's real You're really going! It's not been that long since you came So what things feel unfamiliar And what things are surprising and so on? (Indian person)
The Korean weather (Russian person)
But Russia is cold So living together... what temperature do you set the room at? [Question you've never heard before] Sigh... [Curious] These days, 35? 35 degrees? Are you trying to cook something? How was the food? When you first came to Korea! Korean food is spicy too Yes, haha, but haha Nothing is spicy for Aria haha To me, it's not that spicy haha It's not that spicy? My family tends to eat spicy food well I think my mom's cooking is the spiciest... Everything else isn't a big deal? Yes! Ah, have you tried the
'It'll Kill You' Pork Cutlet? In Korea,
the 'It'll Kill You' Pork Cutlet is... That stuff will really kill you As soon as you eat it, it'll kill you,
and it'll kill you the next day too Our PD also keeps telling me "You should try that!" No, no That thing will kill you...! Really? What about things that make
you feel like..."Oh wow... I've become Koreanized!? There's something really funny Originally, when foreigners say 'Hello!' like this It's like 'Hi wassup!' For Koreans, Hello? Did you eat? Food is important But seriously, me too When I first came, people kept asking Did you eat? Do I look that hungry?' It's really understandable, right? I found out later that it's not that Yes, I found out too haha I say that too to the members Yeah! And even the same
when saying goodbye! Let's grab a meal later! Exactly, exactly Even when you came in
contact with a friend Hey, aren't we
gonna grab a meal? We need to grab a meal! It's always the case You can't have a conversation without food That's really interesting I was amazed by coffee In Korea, the first thing people
drink in the morning is an Americano When I first came,
I couldn't understand that Why... It's not even that tasty Why do they drink it??? But now, as I keep drinking it... It gives me energy when practicing - It kicks in?
- Yes! I really crave it in the morning now Really~? But look! We're just like Koreans Drinking iced Americano haha Now we can't live without Americano haha Our eyes change
after having a cup of americano (I know, I know) We have to ask our official question Hey, can you rap this one? Of course! Give me a beat Oh, nice!!! Let's go!!! In Korea~ The most! Again, again... I forgot the lyrics...(?) Okay, okay! (Slate) One! Two! The two people in front of me! Wait, the beat is off [LOL] (Musical differences) Again, again! I'll do one, two, three, four One, two, three, eek! Ey~ The two people who like Americano! Woo! Ey! Your way of enjoying
Korea in the most romantic way Method! Hurry up and spit it out(?) Wow, that was cool!!! (Gimmie the answer) Meeting people like you guys YO YO YO while carrying out our activities We're not seniors I'm a beatbox senior Rap, that's not my... This is when I'm the happiest Because if I were in India,
I couldn't do this And the fans cheering too! (Oh my) (Oh my) Why? Why can you guys do it (Fixing his hair)
But we can't? Thank you, bro♥ Ah, hair... Ah, it's there, it's there Thank you, bro♥ The fans' cheers were
so, so loud this time! There really are people
who love me that much I felt it so much at that time We'll keep working hard too If we all keep working hard,
we'll meet again! Yes, it's great! We can do another rap battle I'll keep practicing Hey, sounds good Let's meet at the awards ceremony! We'll work hard! Sinchon is fascinating But I think Sinchon has more foreigners who come to study There’s that famous actress 'Jennifer...' Angelina Jolie! Angelina Jolie's son
goes to Yonsei University Huh? Are you friends with him? No? Just because we're foreigners
doesn’t mean we all know each other Ah, really? I've never met Angelina Jolie's son In my opinion, don't give me a hint Yes, yes, yes 100% the food service industry! He's a foreign worker who
succeeded in the restaurant business Let's head inside Alright, trust me now, bro Trust you? After doing this, I got a feel for it PD: How did you know
it was here without being told? PD: You must have had a feeling? You stopped right here haha [Sharpening their instincts day by day] (Entering) Hello Hello, hello oh my Do you run this whole place? Yes (Just kidding) Ah, nice to meet you! I'm from Singapore [Ju Shinchen / From Singapore]
I'm Ju Shinchen You can call me Shin Shin as in Shin Ramyeon When people ask which Shin family [Ju Shinchen / Shin Ramen's Shin family]
Tell them you're from the Shin Ramyeon fam What kind of work are you doing in Korea? I'm working as a model Oh, you're a model? (Model) (Model)
yeah yeah Can't you tell just by looking? Can't you tell just by looking? Ah, ahhh, uhh [Been in Korea for less than a year]
It's been less than a year But I'm still trying my best How old are you two? Age? Guess! Guess Who do you think is older? But I think there's
not much of an age difference Oops, oops, oops Oops, oh no haha You're making a mistake [LOL] Twenty... (Anticipation) Seven? Twenty-seven?! (Upset)
Oops, oops, oops How old are you? Guess Honestly... This is so Korean style Good, good, good In my opinion, hmm... Twenty-seven! Nope It's pay back time (Gasp) About twenty-five? I'm 24 by international age Born in 2000! Born in '99 Born in '99? Yes, but my birthday hasn't passed yet hehe (Always counts international age) So what have you prepared for us today? Today... I really like Cheongha Have you tried it? Just Cheongha Yes! But this is different,
it looks a little different This is the new one Called Rose Cheongha Sparkling Yes, it's carbonated (Radiant pink sparkling) This looks perfect to drink on a date... That's the vibe Something women will like...! I think women will love this My girlfriends love Cheongha the most So whenever we drink Cheongha! We always have it with
shellfish soup and chicken gizzards So you're inviting us
into your favorite environment! Yes! Welcome! I think it's a drink you can drink easily Refreshing, right? Refreshing!
I was just about to say that! (Refreshing) (Feeling)
It has a refreshing feeling! [Connected them through telepathy]
It was conveyed exactly Shall we all taste it together? Shall we? (Excited) I like spicy things too Mmm~ The chicken
gizzards are delicious! Isn't it a little addictive? The texture when you chew is so good It's nice Ok...well Out of all countries,
how did you come to know Korea And how did you end up coming here? Oh Singapore only has summer Ohhh~ So I wanted to spend longer in cooler weather So Korea came to mind first So from June to August are you abroad? No I mean, Korea has a hot sommer too Honestly Korea... This is what Koreans say about the weather If I say I'm hot,
they go... Hey! Congo is hot too,
how do you feel that way? Korea is honestly so hot [LOL] Whether it's winter or autumn,
people eat ramyeon by the river (So nice) You can't do that in Singapore You'll sweat... Because of sweating! Because it's humid! Imagine eating ramyeon
in sauna-like weather Sweat drips into the ramyeon Like this, like this, like this It gets even saltier [LOL] While doing <Romantic Foreign Worker>, we met many foreigners but your Korean is the best Something like this... really comes down to dating Pardon? I think that's the right answer I’ve dated a Korean guy... before Oh You must have But the biggest help was... Was... Uh... Was it? Suddenly, she can’t speak Korean anymore (Embarrassed) It’s a trick I use A little bit startled [LOL] Do you know Mapo Galmaegi? Mapo Galmaegi? Oh! I know it! Really? I go there often Is it in Singapore? Yes, there From when it first opened I worked part-time for three years Oh really? The staff were mostly Korean I wanted to learn at least one language so while working there... Oh! I'll change the grill for you Oh! I'll change the grill for you! I did a lot of this, changing the grill... Timing is key here They have marinated beef too right? There’s marinade too! Marinade burns quickly!
So you have to change it fast So after checking the timing! You have to bring it right over and say
"I'll change the grill for you" and change it immediately You can't stare too openly Yes, yes, yes, just a glance [Singapore’s Mapo District]
This person has always been in Mapo My mom and grandma also loved watching Korean dramas Which dramas did they like to watch? Uhh... Stairway to Heaven? Stairway to Heaven! Oh that! Did you also watch Boys Over Flowers? (The song everyone knows) [Touched] But did your grandma also watch that? Yeees Oh really? That's for all ages, all ages! Everyone watches it I think everyone watches it She always tell me... Meet a Korean guy! In her grandma's mind, [Grandma's K-Standard Guy]
Koreans are the F4 from the dramas! Like bring Hyun Bin from Secret Garden! [Grandma...that's like impossible]
That’s the kind of vibe... So when did you start dating? Pardon? [Attack successful] When I was young,
while working part-time at Mapo Galmaegi I briefly dated another part-timer (Shy) So in your opinion, between Singaporean men and Korean men,
of course they’re all just men but are there any differences There's one thing I remember Two Two Day! Oh... What’s Two Two Day? The 22nd! Wow, you even celebrate things like that? Isn't that crazy? Sorry, bro, I celebrated it [Well done^^]
Ah, really? (What an intense love) I don’t know why he celebrated it So why celebrate Two Two? Here's the thing about 22 So it’s the 22nd day as a couple One plus one equals two And when you put together 2 it can kinda feel like a love heart That's a bit crossing the line I don’t think so Like this? This is a big problem It’s really structured [*K-Anniversary]
The 22nd day The 50th day! Then the 100th day 150th day 200th day 250th day 500th day! 1000th day And don’t forget 1 year, 365 days You have to spend Christmas together too Pepero Day! Pepero Day... If you forget, it's trouble Oh sh** I have a question When you're having a fling When do you actually go in an official relationship
from that? When you look into each other's eyes "I like you" There’s body language If you can feel it? Then you start talking Share fun stories, all sorts of stories Guess that's a fling Someone came in slippers to see me What does that mean then? Did she really not
have any feelings for me? Was it summer? Was it winter? It was winter, with three stripes (ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ) (Sad)
(Reaction malfunction) She came in slippers just like that Do you know what I was wearing? What were you wearing? I was fully dressed I wore a casual boyfriend look But she came in slippers So Were you upset? It wasn't my story It was about Yongjae,
a friend named Yongjae... Then I’m curious about this I’m curious about this Do you have a perfect way
to enjoy Korea? I recently learned
to ride a bike at the Han River Oh? Ddareungi? Yeah, Ddareungi I’m 24 It was your first time? I learned everything in 10 minutes It was so romantic Who taught you? A Singaporean friend came briefly [So fascinating]
That Singaporean friend knows Ddareungi A Singaporean friend helped you register a Ddareungi,
which they have never seen and rode with you? That's right! Oh wow, Shin,,, You really think we are amateurs, huh? [On to the next meeting spot] If you come to Sinchon at night, it's honestly no joke Even though you've eaten,
you're still hungry right? I’m so hungry We just nibbled around and came Shall we go in? OK Let's go [Who is the next
Romantic Foreign Worker we'll meet?] Looks like they’re here Huh? Hello! - Hello
- Hello Take a seat, sit down Have a seat! I'm Jonathan I'm Christian [Karimi Anwal / From Iran]
I'm Karimi From the 'Ka' [Ka / From Iran]
Call me Mr. Ka! Mr. Ka [Brother Rimi / & Mr. Ka]
Brother Rimi Which country are you from? Iran! Originally from Iran but I became a Korean citizen Oh, you became naturalized So you have all your IDs? Yes, I have everything And your passport,
a Korean passport? I don’t have a passport yet Can't travel abroad these days I’m too busy with work There are so many things to do here in Korea As you know haha He’s so fluent in Korean haha There’s just so much work to do With Mr. Jonathan and Mr. Christian and myself too, Karimi Nice to meet you! So how did you come to Korea? To Korea? In 1999 That’s a year before Jonathan was born There's a plastic pipe business I ran a dealership in Iran I knew Korea well because
the materials needed for the business were all in Korea But just saying 'I’m going to Korea!' doesn’t mean you can just go There’s a lot to prepare
like money and stuff Nah nah My style is JUST GO Just go LOL Just go first! You only know once you go! He’s a real man Just do it, just do it Wait wait Let me take the meat off It’s not cooked yet! Why are you in a hurry! He’s a real Korean haha I'm in a hurry to eat He got scolded No, eat slowly, slowly I heard you're so impulsive you didn’t even learn
Korean before coming, right? I learned while working You must've gotten in a lot
of trouble because of mis-communication Got cursed out a lot So what kind of work are you doing now? I', in construction When laying concrete (to build houses), you need materials, right? After the house is built,
we repair those materials That's how I started Step by step, step by step And I became the boss (That’s awesome) Step by step,
and then became the boss! AIGO BOSS! So I made my way to the top But my shoulders are so(?) heavy It’s tough! I’ve got to take care of the employees Take care of the family Got to do things My head? It’s no joke The meat.. (The meat?) (Completely burnt)
AIGO BOSS... It’s because you started talking!! Haha You talk with your mouth Not with your hands haha I should have watched~! Sorry You’re not good at multitasking haha You can eat the meat now Eating samgyeopsal
with a shot of soju is the best Wow, it's good Isn't it tasty? This samgyeopsal is only in Korea You have employees
working with you right now, right? If you have a standard
for picking good employees? If you hit their head! Does it go 'tok' or not... You have to check that first If it goes 'tok', they’re smart? If it goes 'tok', then they’re smart It’s got to go 'tok' Looks like we need to check today You need to check too haha So if we were to apply for an interview at your company What would you ask us? I don’t accept! (Immediate rejection) [Jokes] I’m curious about your daily life Do you live with your family (in Korea)? We have a big family We live in the countryside But we’re living happily The kids are so happy The yard is wide We have fields If they want to go swimming,
they swim Oh Wow I made it all for them It’s a playground Yes, I made a playground in the yard! It’s really amazing how well you’re living So how many years have you been married? 13 years! Do you have a secret to keeping
your marriage strong for so long? ...You’re not married? Not yet, I’m not You haven't? How old are you? I’m 30 Too late Haha If you’re too far in age with the kids, you won’t get close I see your point So you should get married Should get married, right Should get married Marriage is good There are a lot of first-time
foreign workers coming to Korea What mindset should they live with if they wanna live successfully like you In Korea, you must work really hard Living diligently will bring the answers If you live carelessly, you'll always be lacking If you’re just going to live carelessly You won’t even get started.. You won’t even get a chance Secondly You have to live kindly You have to live kindly! Smart people Live kindly Wow I think you could write a book A book? But the book will have One word(?) 'diligently!' 'kindly!' What kind of book is that!! One page haha One page haha <How to Survive in Korea>
People open the book "I'm so curious" On page 2,
it just says 'kindly!' The end! That's enough!
Short and strong This will be a bestseller This will be
right in front of the bookstore [Romantic Foreign Worker]
[THE PERFECT WAY 3] [Studio 777ㅑ]
