monthly summary · February 2020
2020-02 summary
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Overview
February 2020 recordings follow Daniel's move from Japan to Seoul after separating from his wife. Divorce paperwork was reportedly received mid-month. He attributed the end of the roughly two-year marriage to Discord use, poor communication, language barriers and few shared interests, not cheating. Money, loneliness, food, dating and housing recur throughout.
Housing and budget are a continuing thread. Daniel moved from a run-down area near Seoul Station into a roughly $500-per-month Airbnb and toured a $509-per-month flat. He relied on cheap groceries and convenience-store meals such as beef soup, stews, spaghetti and a vegan stew, and complained about trash, noise and privacy.
Source recordings (11)
- Living on 7-ELEVEN food in KOREA for 24 hours!
- [2020-02-20] Hanging out with my Korean friend [X70Oyc9AtNY]
- $3.94 Korean convenience store dinner
- How to make Spaghetti with Sausages
- My first day in KOREA
- Self Isolation - Day 1-2
- Korean pork and tofu spicy stew
- Living Cheap - Tiny Korean Apartment ($509_month)!
- Feeling bored and lonely
- Mysterious Japanese girl wants to meet me tonight...
- Korean Spicy Sausage Stew
Dating in Korea mostly stalled: some women cancelled, some did not reply, and one left Seoul over virus fears. As outbreak fears grew, Daniel weighed leaving Korea.
Source recordings (10)
A Japanese online contact repeatedly arranged and then derailed a meeting, and her profile vanished twice. Daniel suspected a catfish or prank, but her identity and the cause stayed unresolved.
Ex-wife Chihiro's livestream appearance with Casey brought disputed, unverified allegations about Daniel, including that he does not pay taxes, which he denies. Context and motives were unresolved.
Source recordings (2)
Daniel reflected on YouTube strategy: dating and drama content drives views, viewership declined after the divorce story ended, and he is shifting toward low-stakes secondary uploads. A trolling video about Rachel and Jun reportedly earned $219 and 72,789 views, with angry comments.
Daniel reports low mood, isolation and social anxiety in Korea and is undecided about what comes next, weighing Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, staying in Korea, Japan, or returning to England.
Themes
Divorce paperwork, spouse visa destruction, and continued contact with his ex-wife.
Airbnb housing, living costs and budget cooking in Korea, including KFC and vegan challenges.
Source recordings (12)
- Living on 7-ELEVEN food in KOREA for 24 hours!
- I am now Officially Divorced
- A day in my life in Korea
- Face Reveal and 3rd day on KFC
- $2 Korean Microwave Pizza
- How to make Spaghetti with Sausages
- Day 2 on my VEGAN diet
- She Rejected Me -(
- My first day in KOREA
- Self Isolation - Day 1-2
- Living Cheap - Tiny Korean Apartment ($509_month)!
- Korean Spicy Sausage Stew
Dating apps, dates, cancellations and catfishing suspicions.
Virus outbreak effects on dates and plans.
Source recordings (3)
YouTube strategy, earnings, livestreaming and audience reaction.
Future travel and relocation options.
Meeting George and viewer outings in Seoul.
A Mario Kart 8 tips video.
Source recordings (1)
Developments
Source dated 2020-02-03: Daniel traveled to South Korea, checked into an Airbnb near Seoul Station, bought groceries for 21,131 won and cooked beef, potato and carrot soup.
Source recordings (2)
Sources dated 2020-02-07: Daniel met American viewer Eugene, toured Seoul and Lotte Tower at night, and ate at an all-you-can-eat pork restaurant before they parted.
Source recordings (2)
Sources dated 2020-02-10: Daniel and a companion visited a large tower, ice skated, played arcade games and said goodbye.
Source recordings (2)
Sources dated 2020-02-14 and 2020-02-16: Daniel moved into a new Airbnb and planned a late meeting with a Japanese woman. It collapsed when her profile vanished again, and Daniel decided to block further contact.
Sources dated 2020-02-17 and 2020-02-18: Daniel received a photo of divorce papers submitted February 12, 2020, and cut both his Japanese spouse visa cards in half on camera. He also continued a KFC challenge and had a park outing with a Korean woman.
Sources dated 2020-02-19 and 2020-02-20: Daniel abandoned the KFC challenge after becoming ill and moved into a roughly $500-per-month Airbnb. He then spent consecutive days with a Korean woman and had a confusing 7-Eleven change episode.
Sources dated 2020-02-22 to 2020-02-29: Daniel cooked kimchi stew and had several dates cancelled over virus worries, including one woman who left Seoul. He later considered leaving Korea.
Source dated 2020-02-25: during a stream Daniel exercised, and Airbnb host Wani declined a collaboration request. His ex-wife Chihiro appeared on a livestream with Casey, and Daniel also discussed regret over an interview and a rejected date.
Source recordings (2)
Source dated 2020-02-28: Daniel toured a $509-per-month Seoul Airbnb, noted minor noise and wet-bathroom issues, and cooked spaghetti.
Source recordings (1)
Sources dated 2020-02-27 and 2020-02-29: Daniel began a vegetarian/vegan week and met George for scooters and a Samsung store visit. He exchanged late-night messages with his ex-wife, promising to stop making negative statements about her, and later went to a near-empty meetup, rode scooters to Coex Mall and visited George's Airbnb.
Source recordings (2)
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel was unsure whether the received document meant the divorce was finalized or only that papers had been received, and how long processing would take.
Some recordings left open whether Daniel and his wife would reconcile or whether she would submit paperwork, which conflicts in framing with the later divorce-documents recording.
Source recordings (2)
Daniel's visa status after the divorce, whether he can return to Japan, and the length of his Korea stay are unclear.
The count of active virus cases was left uncertain between Daniel and Eugene, estimated at about 18 to 23.
Source recordings (2)
Daniel could not tell whether dates were interested, and the meaning of delayed or ambiguous replies is unclear.
Claims about past encounters with sex workers and recording are unverified, and Daniel questioned whether they were genuine.
Source recordings (1)
How long higher viewership will last and whether secondary-channel videos can earn enough are uncertain.
Source recordings (3)
The reasons for a stranger handing Daniel money at a 7-Eleven and a clerk's comment about a bag are unclear.
Source recordings (2)
The Japanese contact reportedly said her boyfriend deleted her earlier account; whether she was genuine, a catfish, a prank or retaliation remains unresolved.
Explore this period
- Recording · February 2020
[2020-02-03] My first day in KOREA [tN7HR6SF0b4]
Daniel checked out of a hotel room by leaving the key behind to avoid speaking at reception, traveled to South Korea, and checked into an Airbnb near Seoul Station that included heated floorboards, a loft, a kitchen, and two beds. Daniel re
- Recording · February 2020
Korean Spicy Sausage Stew
Daniel prepares a discounted Korean army stew meal kit containing ramen, sausages, kimchi, and baked beans, while managing a stove knob that shuts off when released and recalling a past instance where his wife served baked beans cold. Danie
- Recording · February 2020
Top 5 Mario Kart 8 Tips and Tricks for beginners
Mario Kart 8 tips cover vehicle customization, starting line speed boosts timed to the countdown number 2, executing ramp tricks with the right shoulder button, and drafting behind opponents for slipstream boosts. Additional gameplay techni
- Recording · February 2020
How to make Spaghetti with Sausages
Daniel unpacks a 16,000 won grocery trip in Korea consisting of wafers, cornflake bars, canned tuna, mayonnaise, spaghetti, and sausages, noting meat prices are high compared to Japan and local eateries. Using a large pan because of missing
- Recording · February 2020
Feeling bored and lonely
Daniel relocated from Japan to Seoul, South Korea, following his divorce and separation from his wife Chihiro over Discord arguments and relationship issues. In Korea, Daniel manages daily living in short-term weekly Airbnb rentals, compari
- Recording · February 2020
Eating KFC everyday for 1 week - Day 1
Daniel brought home and ate a KFC meal ordered via a touchscreen kiosk in Korea, noting his food items, setting up a video thumbnail, and dealing with an injury from biting his lip. Earlier activities included searching for Airbnbs priced a
- Recording · February 2020
She Rejected Me -(
Daniel reflects on communication delays, messaging strategy, and anxiety following a first date, noting the choice to message on Tinder rather than via phone number and an overlooked profile gender setting. Daniel purchases a pot at a local
- Recording · February 2020
Meeting a Japanese girl soon!
Daniel prepares, cooks, and tastes Japaghetti instant noodles, examining the ingredients, adjusting liquid to counteract a bland taste, and finding the dish not as good as remembered while reminiscing about food packages from overseas. Whil
- Recording · February 2020
Living on 7-ELEVEN food in KOREA for 24 hours!
Daniel evaluated an inexpensive rented accommodation costing $500 monthly, noting thin walls, noisy surroundings, poor lighting, and a lack of cooking utensils while unpacking convenience store food. Daniel recounted recent dating experienc
- Recording · February 2020
ALL BLACK Chicken Burger! WOW
Daniel prepared and consumed a black chicken burger alongside Korean beer in South Korea, keeping food supplies stocked in anticipation of further virus spread. Outbreak-related fears disrupted social life, leading to cancelled dates, inclu
- Recording · February 2020
[2020-02-18] I am now Officially Divorced [k0nss67OKTM]
Daniel announced his divorce after receiving a photograph over Messenger of divorce documents bearing a receipt date of February 12, 2020, with his wife's family name scribbled out. Daniel thanked his wife in Messenger, saw that the message
- Recording · February 2020
I got catfished AGAIN
A scheduled meeting with a Japanese woman collapsed after her profile vanished a second time, prompting suspicions of deception and a determination to block any further contact attempts. Several romantic prospects have ended or stalled, inc
- Recording · February 2020
Exploring Seoul with my New Friend [bKtgUaz3IcY]
Daniel met American viewer Eugene at a train station in South Korea to tour Seoul, view the cityscape and skyline at night, and eat dinner together. During their time together, Eugene introduced himself on camera and addressed commenters at
- Recording · February 2020
$2 Korean Microwave Pizza
Daniel shopped for groceries and cooking supplies, reviewed receipts from a local market and a CU store, and settled into a South Korea Airbnb while managing food waste and testing convenience store microwave pizza. Daniel navigated romanti
- Recording · February 2020
Trying to be Vegetarian for a week - day 1
Daniel undertakes a vegan challenge week, reviewing his grocery purchases, planning meals for several days, and preparing spaghetti with mashed tomato and mushrooms. Daniel meets George from yesjapan.com in Seoul, where they ride rented ele
- Recording · February 2020
A week on KFC - day 2
Daniel has leftover KFC Zinger burgers for meals, contemplates nutrition and the strictness of a week-long KFC challenge, and broke the challenge by having an unplanned late-night meal of lamb skewers with a Korean woman met through a datin
- Recording · February 2020
How to make beans on toast with Fried Ham
Daniel prepares and tastes a meal consisting of toasted white bread, microwaved baked beans, and fried garlic smoked ham, saving half the ham for breakfast and evaluating its nutritional balance and quality. Daniel reviews his daily activit
- Recording · February 2020
Korean pork and tofu spicy stew
At a new Airbnb, Daniel reorganized the table arrangement, navigated difficulties with the digital door lock, and prepared a spicy convenience store stew for dinner. Daniel experienced anxiety, skepticism, and safety concerns regarding a sc
- Recording · February 2020
How I made $219 by trolling Rachel and Jun fans
Daniel published a video titled 'Rachel and Jun Are Boring' on YouTube, which gathered 72,789 views and $219 in lifetime earnings mainly via YouTube search traffic, drawing 8,000 dislikes and 89% of its views from searches concerning Rachel
- Recording · February 2020
Face Reveal and 3rd day on KFC
On day three of a fast-food challenge, Daniel ate items from KFC including sweet corn, chips, spicy chicken, and deep-fried cheese while filming from the floor, but considered quitting after experiencing physical discomfort and digestive is
- Recording · February 2020
Day 2 on my VEGAN diet
Daniel prepared a vegan stew with tofu, mushrooms, and bean sprouts while reflecting on vegan and vegetarian diets, past dietary slip-ups like eating pork on a date, and viewer corrections regarding non-vegan ingredients. Daniel considered
- Recording · February 2020
Trying 50% Discount Korean BEEF
Daniel prepared meals of beef, bean sprouts, and cabbage from supermarket groceries in his accommodations while adjusting to independent living and reflecting on his past marriage and family memories. Daniel detailed past and planned social
- Recording · February 2020
Mysterious Japanese girl wants to meet me tonight...
Daniel moved out of an Airbnb filled with hair and two weeks of rotting garbage, waited four hours, and checked into a new two-bed apartment equipped with heated floors, a microwave, a stove, and a keypad door lock, though it lacks a bathtu
- Recording · February 2020
Trying Korean Mcdonalds
Daniel reviews a McDonald's meal bought in Korea, comparing fast food presentation to misleading YouTube thumbnails. Daniel reflects on the trajectory of his YouTube channel, observing that dating content drives views while straying from hi
- Recording · February 2020
$3.94 Korean convenience store dinner
Daniel reviews a disappointing Korean convenience store boxed meal of smoked duck and spicy pork, during which a piece of cabbage drops onto his tripod. Daniel encounters language barriers and varied interactions with local shopkeepers and
- Recording · February 2020
Self Isolation - Day 1-3
Daniel carried out physical exercises, including push-ups prompted by stream donations and brief attempts at squats, while discussing channel management, membership tiers, livestream durations, and living conditions in a Korean Airbnb. Dani
- Recording · February 2020
I am now Officially Divorced
Daniel received a photo over Messenger showing divorce papers submitted on February 12, 2020, with his wife's family name obscured, ending his nearly two-year marriage. Daniel attributed the end of the marriage to time spent on Discord, lac
- Recording · February 2020
[2020-02-20] Hanging out with my Korean friend [X70Oyc9AtNY]
Daniel spent time across consecutive days with a Korean woman, including walking around a park with gym equipment and having dinner during freezing, snowy conditions. Daniel relocated from an Airbnb near Seoul Station to a new Airbnb and re
- Recording · February 2020
A day in my life in Korea
Daniel lives in temporary accommodations near Seoul Station in South Korea, managing daily expenses on a low budget, shopping for groceries, dealing with apartment trash policies, and comparing the living costs, food prices, and internet ce
- Recording · February 2020
Hanging out with my friend in Korea [3PIOxuCKVmQ]
Daniel and Faster visit a large tower, encounter an unfamiliar woman near the cinema who runs away after talking to them, and view the city from the 31st floor. Daniel and Faster proceed to an ice skating rink, check an arcade or karaoke ar
- Recording · February 2020
Korean Apartment Goshiwon Room Tour [SCprgDsvbeE]
Daniel tours a $509 per month Airbnb apartment in Seoul, reviewing its features, amenities, and layout, and comparing its value to London accommodations. Noise issues affect the apartment, including sound from a downstairs clothing store pl
- Recording · February 2020
My first day in KOREA
Daniel checked out of a hotel by leaving the room key behind, traveled to South Korea, and checked into an Airbnb featuring floor heating and two beds. Facing low funds, Daniel bought groceries for about 21,131 won, found food more expensiv
- Recording · February 2020
I met my fan in real life
While walking through an area in Korea filled with restaurants, izakayas, and basement karaoke spots, a companion clarifies their heritage as half Malaysian and half English rather than Japanese. The group attempts to attend a meetup at GSM
- Recording · February 2020
I met this really cute Korean girl 😍
Daniel spent consecutive days with a Korean woman met through a dating app, encountering snowy weather, visiting a park with gym equipment, and dining together, before moving to a new Airbnb farther away from Seoul Station. Daniel went on a
- Recording · February 2020
Sad And Lonely Valentines day -(
Daniel recounts his time alone in Seoul following his marital separation, dealing with loneliness, increased living expenses, financial strain from high accommodation costs, and challenges accessing local delivery services and Korean ATMs.
- Recording · February 2020
Living Cheap - Tiny Korean Apartment ($509_month)!
Daniel tours a clean, modern $509-per-month Airbnb in Seoul, Korea, detailing its amenities, floor heating, sound insulation, kitchen, combined wet bathroom, and main living space. Despite minor annoyances such as wet bathroom floors, stair
- Recording · February 2020
I met this girl in Korea...
An exploration of a large tower includes observing views and nearby landmarks from the 31st floor, encountering an unfamiliar woman, and talking about filming, camera comfort, and the structure's appearance. The outing transitions to an ind
- Recording · February 2020
Exploring Seoul with my New Friend
Daniel meets an American viewer named Eugene at a train station in Korea to tour the city and have dinner. During their walk around the city, Eugene addresses the audience about past attempts to reform Daniel, public alcohol consumption rul