Korean Adoptee Story - "aka DAN" KOREAN ADOPTEE DOC Pt. 1

Congrats Dan. So glad your story can finally be shared with everyone in the world!

I just started the search for my birth parents through ESWS. I was adopted at 6 months old from Daegu, South Korea. Your video has given me the strength and patience to endure this process. Thank you for sharing your story, Dan.

The only thing I had trouble with in school were people saying "your real mom" because I'm like, my mom is my real mom. That's my biological mom, but my mom is my real mom too. 

Oh man, I seriously teared up. I feel so bad for your birth parents because they really didn't want to give you up, but they felt they had no other choice. On the other hand, I'm really happy for your parents because they got to have you!

I think there's no love is more deep than the adoptive mother....I admire Lynne so much!

Happy Mother's Day to Everyone. Especially today - we're proud to have released a series that examines the importance of mothers in our lives. Whether foster, adoptive, or biological. 

In response to those who don't get why we search: In my opinion, it's not just a matter of finding someone blood related, but also trying to forgive the ones who gave you up. Especially if you find out they hadn't really wanted to abandon you, but were sort of forced to make a difficult choice, which happens a lot more than you realize, you received all that unconditional love so it's only natural to give some of it back no matter how hurt you are in whatever circumstances. Also, I don't think it's very considerate of some people to be questioning in the first place. Were you adopted? No. So I'd suggest maybe listening to those who are.

The FungBros brought me here. This is emotional and thanks for sharing your story Dan.

This documentary is awesome. I mentor a freshmen at my university who is a Korean American adoptee.

It's hard to see him reading letter from his dad, specially the part about they have to let him ago. I saw pain in his eyes, I saw him ask "why it has to be me ?". What a different life it would be if condition was different ... Dan is a strong man ... Damn ninja cutting unions ...

the letter from his biological mother..instant tears down my face. I'm adopted myself and it just makes my day when I see an adoption story like this

I'm not even adopted but I keep watching all these adoptee documentaries because they're so addictive. This one's really well made and the dude got really lucky with his families, they both seem very nice. Also I'm not crying, there's something in my eyes.

what an extraordinary story, with complicated emotions. The adoptive mother seems so warm and kind-hearted. I also felt really said when his biological mother said "your father had to make the decision". It makes it sound like she didn't have much choice in the matter :(

Your mom giving you the album and hugging you and telling you to embrace your extended family was very touching... Your parents have the biggest heart not only did they adopt you but your sister too. You guys are very lucky to have them as parents. In my opinion, your biological parents have the heaviest heart and toughest love for you. It must have been hard to give up their child for adoption and looking at your twin brother everyday that constantly reminded them about you ..

This so rocks!  I hope that my daughter, from Ethiopia, gets to meet her birth mother, and can extend her family to include knowing her.  Thank you for telling your story.  Lovely.

I'll admit it, I cried a little when Dan was talking to his mom. It was a really moving moment. 

I cried. Kind of a lot. How inspirational and moving, thank you for making this documentary, it is eye opening.

My husband and I are in the process of adopting siblings from Korea. Thank you for making this documentary it was very touching to our hearts

Wow, mom Lynne Matthews gave me chills and everything. 💕💕💕

I cried when Mrs Matthews hugged Dan and also when she was talking about her life. Such a strong woman with big heart :')