If watching YouTube videos was a job, I’d make a decent salary. I spend way too much time watching everything from music videos to travel vlogs to whatever Shane Dawson happens to upload.
When it comes to YouTubers in Korea, there are plenty of channels in various sizes and styles. While you most likely know the ones who have been around awhile, you might find yourself wanting to binge watch some new content.
Today I’ll bring you 10 YouTubers in Korea to watch in 2020, and beyond! Whether you’re looking for information on moving to Korea as an English teacher, or you just want to be entertained, these are just a few (of the many) channels that I personally enjoy watching!
For this list, I’m choosing to only include channels with under 100K subscribers at the time of this writing, as well as channels in English. In no particular order:
1. 외국인코리아Den and Mandu
Who they are: Amanda (Mandu) is from Canada, while Den is Korean. Together, they create videos on a range of topics related to Korea, including food, travel, and language.
Why you should watch: These videos include some professional looking camera work. They tackle various issues that aren’t normally covered by foreign YouTubers. ‘Den and Mandu’ upload regularly and consistently, and you’ll always find something that interests you in their content.
2. TravelandTash Tasha
Who she is: Tasha wears many hats, including that of model, YouTuber, writer, and teacher. Her YouTube channel features various videos of her life in Korea, as well as her travel adventures.
Why you should watch: As a huge fan of travel vlogs, I’m always looking for places that aren’t documented a million times by other YouTubers. Tasha’s Malaysian travel series is some of her best work yet. I especially enjoy watching her discover new foods, as well as interacting with other travelers in her journeys.
3. Korean Ollie
Who he is: Ollie Gilbert is a British man living in Daegu, South Korea. He uploads videos focusing on his life as an expat teacher in the EPIK program. He is also a dog lover, Disney fanatic, and a vegetarian.
Why you should watch: If you are interested in coming to Korea as a teacher through the EPIK program, you’ll definitely want to check out Ollie’s channel. He has the most extensive library of content relating to the EPIK program, as well as other content for new teachers coming to Korea. He also takes requests, which is great if you have a specific question about moving abroad.
4. Eating What is Given
Who he is: Austin comes from Indiana and lives in Daejeon, South Korea. His YouTube channel primarily focuses on unique and interesting Korean foods. He often stands out as his videos are well-researched, and feature foods that even some of the locals don’t dare try.
Why you should watch: Austin is a true storyteller through his videos. The pace of the videos are relaxing, yet engaging. He features foods that I would hesitate to eat. However, he seems to really appreciate food, and the story and culture that comes with it. While his videos often run longer than most on this list, they are truly entertaining.
5. Alex Sigrist
Who he is: Alex comes from the great state of Ohio. After moving to Korea, he was able to learn the language, and found success on his Korean-language channel 미국친구 Michin Alex . He’s recently started an English-language channel and often features prominent YouTubers in Korea.
Why you should watch: No fancy edits, crazy jump cuts, or drone shots are needed for this channel. Alex is often times a one-man show, tackling various questions and giving his thoughts and opinions on various topics. For those of you looking for something a little more intellectual than random K-Pop reaction videos or Seoul apartment tours, Alex is the channel to check out.
6. Steve Does Jobs
Who they are: Steve Does Jobs is the newest channel on this list. While they only have roughly a dozen videos up at the time of this writing, they are surely destined to find success on the platform in 2020. The channel is the partnership of two people: Stephen Wagner and Wesley Chang .
Why you should watch: The channel has a fun concept (Stephen takes on fun jobs found in Korea), the host is fun and engaging, and the camera work and editing are pretty legit. Overall, the channel has something for everyone. If they continue to constantly upload with the same quality, I wouldn’t be surprised if they hit 100K subscribers in the near future.
7. How to Korea
Who she is: Victoria is an expat currently living in Seoul. Her channel features travel vlogs, as well was important information for those coming to South Korea.
Why you should watch: Victoria’s editing and voice are relaxing. Combined with informative insights and commentary, viewers really get to experience what it is like living in Korea. Furthermore, the videos are visually appealing with great camera shots and nice color corrections. I also enjoyed her Japan travel vlogs! Be sure to check those out.
8. Our Korean Journey
Who they are: ‘Our Korean Journey’ is a family channel based in South Korea. They are Min and Tasha, a British/Korean couple, with two young children. They often show their adventures of traveling throughout Korea.
Why you should watch: If you’re looking for wholesome, family-friendly content, be sure to check them out! They always seem to be up to something fun, and the kids are often pretty funny!
9. Skycedi
Who he is: Cedric (Sky Cedi) is an American who moved to South Korea to teach English. He is a Korean/African-American man, and often discusses the social issues in regards to race, and the experience of growing up as half-Korea.
Why you should watch: Cedric’s videos are well-shot and produced. But beyond that, he is tackling issues that are rarely discussed. His most popular video, Growing Up Black & Korean | My Blasian Family Story, has been watched over one million times, and is an interesting insight into his life. He also has an on-screen charisma that keeps viewers engaged throughout the entirety of the video.
10. Tastes Seoul Good
Who he is: What? You didn’t think I wouldn’t take the chance to plug my own content, did you? Well, I’m an American, living and eating my way through South Korea, as well as the other occasional trip through Asia.
Why you should watch: Because you’re on my blog, that’s why! But other than that, if you like watching videos of different foods, be sure to subscribe! While the majority of my videos are focused on Korea, you’ll also find content relating to Bali, as well as the Philippines. I hope to someday evolve the channel into discovering food and cultures around the world!
Well, there you have it. 10 YouTubers in Korea to watch in 2020, and beyond! There are so many that I could have listed, but forced myself to narrow it down to just 10.
Who did I miss? Who should I include in the next version of this post? Tell me in the comments below!
Tastes Seoul Good 
Loveve your humour at the end, Paul!!! So funny. You’re serious for most of the article, and when it gets to #10, I can totally hear your voice 🙂 thx so much for including me here. You’re awesome!
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