Korean Bros is a YouTube channel created by three Korean men: Sung Rak, Jong Rak, and Dong Rin. They share not only the same nationality but also a special love for Vietnamese cuisine, culture, and tourism. All three have lived and worked in Ho Chi Minh City for many years and jointly own a restaurant there. However, recently, Jong Rak has been the most active in content creation, especially videos exploring Vietnamese cuisine from a foreigner’s perspective.
Having lived in Ho Chi Minh City for over six years, Jong Rak has created hundreds of videos exploring Vietnamese cuisine, from street food to regional specialties. His content style is usually fun, natural, and full of personality. This has earned him the affection of a wide audience, both domestic and international.
Recently, Jong Rak collaborated with Korean artist Kwanghee, a member of the boy band ZE:A and a familiar face in popular Korean reality TV shows. The video captured Kwanghee’s first journey of tasting various Vietnamese fruits such as durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, rambutan, and custard apple.
From the beginning of the video, Kwanghee appeared excited and shared, “I’ve heard that Vietnamese fruits are very special, and today I will test that.” It didn’t take long for the artist to be captivated by the colors, aromas, and presentation of the local fruits.
One of the most impressive moments in the video was when Kwanghee was introduced to the mangosteen. His expression as he peeled the first mangosteen caused viewers to laugh out loud. “It looks like garlic, and it doesn’t smell sweet at all,” he commented with a frown.
However, overcoming the barrier of the aroma, Kwanghee still took a bite and quickly changed his mind. “Oh, it’s not bad at all. In fact, it’s quite delicious!” he said, nodding as he ate. Jong Rak beside him also laughed at this quick transformation. When Kwanghee tried the mangosteen, he was very excited and called it the “queen of fruits.” He said, “It feels like eating a natural fruit candy. It’s seedless, soft, fresh—perfect.”
When it came to jackfruit, another characteristic tropical fruit of Vietnam, Kwanghee made everyone laugh with his humorous comment: “I thought this was detergent.” But as soon as he took a bite, he immediately changed his mind: “Wow, it’s really sweet! But eating too much is probably not good for the skin, haha!”
Kwanghee also shared that he had never tried jackfruit in Korea and was very surprised by its sweet and crispy texture. “In Korea, people know more about mangoes and pineapples, while jackfruit is rarely seen in meals. I think there should be a campaign to promote this fruit in Korea!”
Finally, Kwanghee tasted durian, the fruit dubbed the “king of fruits.” But from the first bite, the artist couldn’t stand the smell of this fruit. In the end, he still affirmed that mangosteen was his “true love,” and he immediately peeled another one to get rid of the durian taste in his mouth.
Netizens’ Hearts Melt Due to Adorable Reactions
Just three days after its release, the video attracted more than 89,000 views and over 500 positive comments. Many viewers shared that they felt proud to see Vietnamese fruits being appreciated and praised by an international artist. One user wrote, “Thank you, Jong Rak and Kwanghee, for introducing Vietnamese fruits to the world in such a cute and approachable way.” Another commented, “I laughed throughout the video. I love how Kwanghee reacts so honestly and humorously.”
Many Vietnamese living abroad also expressed their emotion at seeing such familiar foods being loved so much. “It’s been a long time since I saw someone from another country enjoy jackfruit so much,” shared a viewer from the US.
Through this video, Jong Rak once again affirmed his appeal as a cultural bridge between Korea and Vietnam. Inviting a popular Korean artist like Kwanghee to join the experience not only brought a fresh perspective but also naturally spread the love for Vietnamese cuisine to the international community with good feelings.
“Cuisine is a silent language that can connect people. I believe that the more foreigners experience and sincerely share about Vietnamese dishes, the more the country’s image will spread,” Jong Rak once shared in an earlier video.
The video about Kwanghee’s experience with Vietnamese fruits not only brought laughter but also helped promote the country, people, and culture of Vietnam in a gentle and approachable way. It proves that the simplest things, like a mango, a slice of jackfruit, or a mangosteen, can become inspiring cultural bridges when told through honest stories.
With the participation of friends like Jong Rak and Kwanghee, Vietnamese cuisine is gradually crossing borders and reaching the hearts of international friends—not through loud promotional campaigns but through curiosity, experience, and smiles.
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