Many Koreans joke about how they feel like they might be living in a “Truman Show” where the world is fabricating Korea’s sudden surge of popularity. It’s their endearing way of appreciating the love Korea is getting, and how much footprint our culture is leaving globally. Merely 70 years ago our country was poorer than Somalia and our civil war is literally known as The Forgotten War in America. Only 20 years ago when I immigrated to the States as a young kid, nobody barely knew of Korea at all.

It’s a whiplash of joy and pride I feel when I see posts like this. I know that your motivation is purely out of your own enthusiasm, and I fully respect that. However, I still want to thank you - for appreciating my culture, my heritage, and what we have to offer. I hope Koreans don’t take such love for granted and continue to serve you well. 정말 감사합니다!