Haeppy: Today on twoplustwo.
Haeppy: Today on twoplustwo.

BapMokja: The Wheelchair Challenge.
BapMokja: The Wheelchair Challenge.

BapMokja: Thankfully, I've never broken a bone in my life.
BapMokja: Thankfully, I've never broken a bone in my life.

Haeppy: Neither have I.
Haeppy: Neither have I.

BapMokja: And I've never had a cast or had to use crutches to get around.
BapMokja: And I've never had a cast or had to use crutches to get around.

Haeppy: Neither of us have ever come close to losing our abilities to walk.
Haeppy: Neither of us have ever come close to losing our abilities to walk.

BapMokja: Today on twoplustwo
BapMokja: Today on twoplustwo

BapMokja: we're going to see what it's like to go for a whole day without using our legs.
BapMokja: we're going to see what it's like to go for a whole day without using our legs.

Haeppy: We thought we'd put ourselves in the shoes of wheelchair-bound tourists coming to visit Seoul.
Haeppy: We thought we'd put ourselves in the shoes of wheelchair-bound tourists coming to visit Seoul.

BapMokja: We started bright and early at Incheon International Airport.
BapMokja: We started bright and early at Incheon International Airport.

BapMokja: Check out how we got on.
BapMokja: Check out how we got on.

Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport

Many people's first experience in the Land of the Morning Calm
Many people's first experience in the Land of the Morning Calm

And a calm morning it was.
And a calm morning it was.

And our first experience...
And our first experience...

...of these:
...of these:

Wheelchairs.
Wheelchairs.

For this challenge, we would not be able to leave these wheelchairs at anytime
For this challenge, we would not be able to leave these wheelchairs at anytime

until we had completed the mission.
until we had completed the mission.

The mission?
The mission?

A day-tour of Seoul.
A day-tour of Seoul.

To make sure we weren't biased in the locations,
To make sure we weren't biased in the locations,

we used the Korean Tourism Organization's handy app
we used the Korean Tourism Organization's handy app

and chose their one-day course for Seoul.
and chose their one-day course for Seoul.

As it was a Monday,
As it was a Monday,

some of the locations were closed.
some of the locations were closed.

So we were left with Gwanghwamun Gate
So we were left with Gwanghwamun Gate

Gyeongbukgoong Palace
Gyeongbukgoong Palace

The tourist shopping hot spot of Myeong-dong
The tourist shopping hot spot of Myeong-dong

and finally, the N. Seoul Tower at the top of Namsan Mountain.
and finally, the N. Seoul Tower at the top of Namsan Mountain.

These are all located fairly near to each other
These are all located fairly near to each other

in the city center.
in the city center.

We'd need to take the subway from the Airport to Seoul Station.
We'd need to take the subway from the Airport to Seoul Station.

And then continue on from there.
And then continue on from there.

BapMokja: So now we know where we're going
BapMokja: So now we know where we're going

BapMokja: it's time to head off, I guess.
BapMokja: it's time to head off, I guess.

Haeppy: Roll out!
Haeppy: Roll out!

BapMokja: No, this way, this way!
BapMokja: No, this way, this way!

Haeppy: This way?
Haeppy: This way?

Haeppy: This is so slow!
Haeppy: This is so slow!

BapMokja: Right?
BapMokja: Right?

Haeppy: Let's do this.
Haeppy: Let's do this.

BapMokja: It's going to be crazy.
BapMokja: It's going to be crazy.

Haeppy: My shoulders are going to be so buff.
Haeppy: My shoulders are going to be so buff.

BapMokja: We're going to have really nice forearms by the end of this.
BapMokja: We're going to have really nice forearms by the end of this.

The quickest and cheapest option to get to Seoul is the subway.
The quickest and cheapest option to get to Seoul is the subway.

We already have T-money cards but recommend them if you plan on using lots of public transport.
We already have T-money cards but recommend them if you plan on using lots of public transport.

Luckily for us, the subway also has specially designed wide gates for wheelchairs and luggage.
Luckily for us, the subway also has specially designed wide gates for wheelchairs and luggage.

Stairs and wheelchairs don't mix.
Stairs and wheelchairs don't mix.

There are plenty of elevators in all the subway stations.
There are plenty of elevators in all the subway stations.

Haeppy: Oh, open the door!
Haeppy: Oh, open the door!

BapMokja: Did you even push the button?
BapMokja: Did you even push the button?

Haeppy: I didn't! BapMokja: B4! B4!
Haeppy: I didn't! BapMokja: B4! B4!

Use the doors numbered 1 or 4 on subway carriages.
Use the doors numbered 1 or 4 on subway carriages.

BapMokja: I'm so scared, man.
BapMokja: I'm so scared, man.

These are the closest to the special seats in the areas for the elderly or disabled.
These are the closest to the special seats in the areas for the elderly or disabled.

BapMokja: Shingihae! (Wow)
BapMokja: Shingihae! (Wow)

BapMokja: We've got to come along...
BapMokja: We've got to come along...

BapMokja: and do a little reverse.
BapMokja: and do a little reverse.

Haeppy: Oh, we have to do a 3-point turn? BapMokja: Reverse in. Reverse in.
Haeppy: Oh, we have to do a 3-point turn? BapMokja: Reverse in. Reverse in.

BapMokja: Reverse in.
BapMokja: Reverse in.

BapMokja: And then we have a lock.
BapMokja: And then we have a lock.

Haeppy: I keep turning the wrong way.
Haeppy: I keep turning the wrong way.

BapMokja: I'm locked in.
BapMokja: I'm locked in.

Haeppy: I feel like those trucks.
Haeppy: I feel like those trucks.

Haeppy: Like, beep beep, beep beep, beep beep.
Haeppy: Like, beep beep, beep beep, beep beep.

After enjoying a 57-minute subway journey,
After enjoying a 57-minute subway journey,

we were ready to leave
we were ready to leave

but knew that would be the easiest part of our day.
but knew that would be the easiest part of our day.

What surprised us the most was the immediate help we received.
What surprised us the most was the immediate help we received.

BapMokja: Okay! Let's go.
BapMokja: Okay! Let's go.

Ajumma: Go this way! BapMokja: To the elevator.
Ajumma: Go this way! BapMokja: To the elevator.

BapMokja: She really wants to help out.
BapMokja: She really wants to help out.

BapMokja: That's really sweet.
BapMokja: That's really sweet.

Ajumma: Come here!
Ajumma: Come here!

BapMokja: Thank you so much!
BapMokja: Thank you so much!

BapMokja: So kind!
BapMokja: So kind!

In fact, many people tried to help us at nearly every stage of the way.
In fact, many people tried to help us at nearly every stage of the way.

Haeppy: Look! All these people helping us.
Haeppy: Look! All these people helping us.

BapMokja: Everybody is helping us! This is so cool.
BapMokja: Everybody is helping us! This is so cool.

BapMokja: It's so nice.
BapMokja: It's so nice.

BapMokja: There's a ramp! You ready?
BapMokja: There's a ramp! You ready?

Haeppy: Okay.
Haeppy: Okay.

BapMokja: We gotta go.
BapMokja: We gotta go.

Haeppy: Let's do this.
Haeppy: Let's do this.

Haeppy: You gotta speed up!
Haeppy: You gotta speed up!

Haeppy: Momentum.
Haeppy: Momentum.

We found out pretty quickly using a wheelchair even on a slight gradient can be a bit of a challenge.
We found out pretty quickly using a wheelchair even on a slight gradient can be a bit of a challenge.

Ajumma: Wow! You made it!
Ajumma: Wow! You made it!

Haeppy: Oh my god... there's another ramp.
Haeppy: Oh my god... there's another ramp.

Haeppy: It's way steeper than the other one.
Haeppy: It's way steeper than the other one.

Haeppy: Oh my god.
Haeppy: Oh my god.

But we didn't realise there was an easier option.
But we didn't realise there was an easier option.

BapMokja: There's a lift, mate!
BapMokja: There's a lift, mate!

Haeppy: What?!
Haeppy: What?!

BapMokja: There's a lift!
BapMokja: There's a lift!

BapMokja: So, we're going up a ramp but there's actually a wheelchair lift.
BapMokja: So, we're going up a ramp but there's actually a wheelchair lift.

Haeppy: Oh! Thank you!
Haeppy: Oh! Thank you!

BapMokja: Someone's helping Haeppy!
BapMokja: Someone's helping Haeppy!

Haeppy: Thank you!
Haeppy: Thank you!

BapMokja: That was awesome.
BapMokja: That was awesome.

Haeppy: Beautiful people in Korea.
Haeppy: Beautiful people in Korea.

We took the subway one station north to City Hall
We took the subway one station north to City Hall

and bid farewell to our helpful ajumma.
and bid farewell to our helpful ajumma.

Then headed to the first destination.
Then headed to the first destination.

BapMokja: We're outside.
BapMokja: We're outside.

BapMokja: Now we've got to find our way to Gyeongbukgoong Palace.
BapMokja: Now we've got to find our way to Gyeongbukgoong Palace.

BapMokja: And Gwanghwamun Gate, which is the gate outside the palace.
BapMokja: And Gwanghwamun Gate, which is the gate outside the palace.

BapMokja: We lost Haeppy already.
BapMokja: We lost Haeppy already.

Haeppy: I'm so tired already.
Haeppy: I'm so tired already.

BapMokja: Look at him. Look at him. Struggling.
BapMokja: Look at him. Look at him. Struggling.

Haeppy: I don't even know how I can do this for the whole day.
Haeppy: I don't even know how I can do this for the whole day.

BapMokja: Imagine having to do this every day of your life.
BapMokja: Imagine having to do this every day of your life.

While we let that message settle in
While we let that message settle in

I tried my best to keep Haeppy's spirits high.
I tried my best to keep Haeppy's spirits high.

BapMokja: Come on mate!
BapMokja: Come on mate!

We still had a long way to go.
We still had a long way to go.

BapMokja: Come on!
BapMokja: Come on!

*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: They see me rollin'
*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: They see me rollin'

*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: They hatin'
*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: They hatin'

*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: Patrollin'
*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: Patrollin'

*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty!
*Chamillionaire Song: Ridin' Dirty* BapMokja: Tryin' to catch me ridin' dirty!

Haeppy: Do you need your gloves?
Haeppy: Do you need your gloves?

BapMokja: My hands are hurting.
BapMokja: My hands are hurting.

Haeppy: Yeah dude.
Haeppy: Yeah dude.

Haeppy: I'm so tired.
Haeppy: I'm so tired.

Haeppy: I want to cry.
Haeppy: I want to cry.

We were trying to do this as solo as possible.
We were trying to do this as solo as possible.

Haeppy: Oh no... I need to pick up speed!
Haeppy: Oh no... I need to pick up speed!

And it was our first time in wheelchairs.
And it was our first time in wheelchairs.

Haeppy didn't have the right strength
Haeppy didn't have the right strength

to do this on his own.
to do this on his own.

BapMokja: Where are you going?!
BapMokja: Where are you going?!

Haeppy: How do people do this on their own?
Haeppy: How do people do this on their own?

Haeppy: Oh s**t
Haeppy: Oh s**t

Haeppy: I almost flipped over backwards!
Haeppy: I almost flipped over backwards!

Haeppy: Joel just loves me so much.
Haeppy: Joel just loves me so much.

Haeppy: Helping me out.
Haeppy: Helping me out.

Haeppy: Because that's what bros are for.
Haeppy: Because that's what bros are for.

But we were so close to our first destination.
But we were so close to our first destination.

Haeppy: So we have finally reached Gwanghwamun!
Haeppy: So we have finally reached Gwanghwamun!

BapMokja: I really want to see Haeppy try to do this ramp over here.
BapMokja: I really want to see Haeppy try to do this ramp over here.

As Haeppy was struggling the most, if he was able to get up this ramp
As Haeppy was struggling the most, if he was able to get up this ramp

we'd know we'd be okay inside the palace too.
we'd know we'd be okay inside the palace too.

But just to make sure, we asked the staff.
But just to make sure, we asked the staff.

Haeppy: He just said that, inside the palace itself, there's a bunch of wheelchair ramps.
Haeppy: He just said that, inside the palace itself, there's a bunch of wheelchair ramps.

Haeppy: So, looks like Gyeongbukgoong is wheelchair accessible.
Haeppy: So, looks like Gyeongbukgoong is wheelchair accessible.

Now that Gwanghwamun Gate and Gyeongbukgoong were ticked off the list
Now that Gwanghwamun Gate and Gyeongbukgoong were ticked off the list

we carried on to the next destination.
we carried on to the next destination.

Haeppy: I have blisters on my hands.
Haeppy: I have blisters on my hands.

Haeppy: Ridiculous hard...
Haeppy: Ridiculous hard...

Myeong-dong wasn't too far away
Myeong-dong wasn't too far away

and as Haeppy continued to struggle on
and as Haeppy continued to struggle on

he got his wheels caught into the cobbles.
he got his wheels caught into the cobbles.

What happened next, blew us away.
What happened next, blew us away.

Haeppy: Oh no no! Thank you so much.
Haeppy: Oh no no! Thank you so much.

Haeppy: Thank you! Thank you!
Haeppy: Thank you! Thank you!

Haeppy: Amazing people here in Seoul.
Haeppy: Amazing people here in Seoul.

Haeppy: South Korea.
Haeppy: South Korea.

Haeppy: Again! Someone helped out.
Haeppy: Again! Someone helped out.

BapMokja: Again! It's amazing.
BapMokja: Again! It's amazing.

BapMokja: Really, it's astounding how many people are willing to help.
BapMokja: Really, it's astounding how many people are willing to help.

BapMokja: Is he going to get help again?
BapMokja: Is he going to get help again?

BapMokja: She's telling him to go that way.
BapMokja: She's telling him to go that way.

I, on the other hand, was having no trouble at all.
I, on the other hand, was having no trouble at all.

BapMokja: Is he coming?
BapMokja: Is he coming?

Joel: Have you got a piece of string?
Joel: Have you got a piece of string?

BapMokja: No, why?
BapMokja: No, why?

Joel: Should we buy some string and tow him?
Joel: Should we buy some string and tow him?

Joel: That's better!
Joel: That's better!

Haeppy: It works!
Haeppy: It works!

Joel: I see you got a balloon.
Joel: I see you got a balloon.

Haeppy: I did!
Haeppy: I did!

Haeppy: Joel got it for me
Haeppy: Joel got it for me

Haeppy: because he's a sweety pie.
Haeppy: because he's a sweety pie.

Haeppy: It'll help make my wheelchair lighter.
Haeppy: It'll help make my wheelchair lighter.

Myeong-dong is on a slight hill.
Myeong-dong is on a slight hill.

Once again, Haeppy was assisted by a stranger.
Once again, Haeppy was assisted by a stranger.

Haeppy: Ah! I'm okay.
Haeppy: Ah! I'm okay.

Haeppy: Thank you!
Haeppy: Thank you!

Haeppy: Oh, okay, thank you!
Haeppy: Oh, okay, thank you!

Haeppy: Wonderful people of Seoul.
Haeppy: Wonderful people of Seoul.

Haeppy: Even in Myeong-dong,
Haeppy: Even in Myeong-dong,

Haeppy: a very touristy area,
Haeppy: a very touristy area,

Haeppy: there's someone helping.
Haeppy: there's someone helping.

Haeppy: Thank you!
Haeppy: Thank you!

BapMokja: You got help again!
BapMokja: You got help again!

BapMokja: This is insane!
BapMokja: This is insane!

BapMokja: Where's Haeppy, though?
BapMokja: Where's Haeppy, though?

BapMokja: Where's Haeppy?
BapMokja: Where's Haeppy?

BapMokja: Haeppy's gone.
BapMokja: Haeppy's gone.

BapMokja: Haeppy's dead.
BapMokja: Haeppy's dead.

BapMokja: Look for the balloons.
BapMokja: Look for the balloons.

BapMokja: Someone else is helping him!
BapMokja: Someone else is helping him!

BapMokja: People are so nice!
BapMokja: People are so nice!

Haeppy: This is the end of our Myeong-dong trip.
Haeppy: This is the end of our Myeong-dong trip.

BapMokja: Yes.
BapMokja: Yes.

Haeppy: There wasn't really anything about wheel chair accessibility here.
Haeppy: There wasn't really anything about wheel chair accessibility here.

BapMokja: Not really.
BapMokja: Not really.

BapMokja: It's really busy, though.
BapMokja: It's really busy, though.

BapMokja: Would you recommend coming to Myeong-dong?
BapMokja: Would you recommend coming to Myeong-dong?

BapMokja: If you're with friends, you could probably come.
BapMokja: If you're with friends, you could probably come.

BapMokja: Yeah! Why not?
BapMokja: Yeah! Why not?

Haeppy: Yeah.
Haeppy: Yeah.

BapMokja: It's a bit cobbly sometimes
BapMokja: It's a bit cobbly sometimes

Haeppy: If you have someone to push you around, yeah, definitely.
Haeppy: If you have someone to push you around, yeah, definitely.

BapMokja: On to Namsan Tower.
BapMokja: On to Namsan Tower.

BapMokja: This has really been an eye-opening day.
BapMokja: This has really been an eye-opening day.

BapMokja: To be honest.
BapMokja: To be honest.

BapMokja: I imagined it would be a little bit hard.
BapMokja: I imagined it would be a little bit hard.

BapMokja: But never...
BapMokja: But never...

BapMokja: would I have imagined...
BapMokja: would I have imagined...

BapMokja: it would be this hard.
BapMokja: it would be this hard.

BapMokja: To have your legs...
BapMokja: To have your legs...

BapMokja: is such a priviledge.
BapMokja: is such a priviledge.

Ajumma: You must be going crazy!
Ajumma: You must be going crazy!

BapMokja: Ah! It's okay...
BapMokja: Ah! It's okay...

BapMokja: It's okay!
BapMokja: It's okay!

Ajumma: You must be going crazy!
Ajumma: You must be going crazy!

BapMokja: Ah yes, but I'm okay! Really!
BapMokja: Ah yes, but I'm okay! Really!

BapMokja: So I got some help...
BapMokja: So I got some help...

BapMokja: Thank you!
BapMokja: Thank you!

BapMokja: People are so kind.
BapMokja: People are so kind.

BapMokja: So, so kind. Really.
BapMokja: So, so kind. Really.

This was the first time I was assisted.
This was the first time I was assisted.

And I was so grateful that she helped me up the hill to the lift.
And I was so grateful that she helped me up the hill to the lift.

BapMokja: So kind!
BapMokja: So kind!

BapMokja: Everyone's just so kind. Really.
BapMokja: Everyone's just so kind. Really.

BapMokja: She left... her grandkids... to help me.
BapMokja: She left... her grandkids... to help me.

BapMokja: That's crazy.
BapMokja: That's crazy.

And I wasn't the only one getting help.
And I wasn't the only one getting help.

BapMokja: Wow, this is amazing.
BapMokja: Wow, this is amazing.

BapMokja: There's a father and a child helping Haeppy.
BapMokja: There's a father and a child helping Haeppy.

BapMokja: Up this hill.
BapMokja: Up this hill.

BapMokja: I'm trying not to tear up.
BapMokja: I'm trying not to tear up.

BapMokja: It's a beautiful thing.
BapMokja: It's a beautiful thing.

BapMokja: Look at this.
BapMokja: Look at this.

Haeppy: Thank you!
Haeppy: Thank you!

BapMokja: Thank you.
BapMokja: Thank you.

After everything that had happened
After everything that had happened

we were nearing the end of our journey.
we were nearing the end of our journey.

Haeppy: This has legitimately been the hardest day of my life.
Haeppy: This has legitimately been the hardest day of my life.

We took the Namsan Cable Car to the top
We took the Namsan Cable Car to the top

and discussed what we had experienced that day.
and discussed what we had experienced that day.

The view was breathtaking.
The view was breathtaking.

And as the sun was setting
And as the sun was setting

we couldn't help but feel a sense of achievement.
we couldn't help but feel a sense of achievement.

Haeppy: Gorgeous.
Haeppy: Gorgeous.

BapMokja: Look at this view!
BapMokja: Look at this view!

BapMokja: Insane! Insane.
BapMokja: Insane! Insane.

BapMokja: This view is amazing.
BapMokja: This view is amazing.

So many people helped us throughout the day.
So many people helped us throughout the day.

It was really touching to know that if you need help there is always someone nearby.
It was really touching to know that if you need help there is always someone nearby.

As we crossed, or should I say struggled, across the finish line at our final destination of Namsan Tower,
As we crossed, or should I say struggled, across the finish line at our final destination of Namsan Tower,

we couldn't help but cheer.
we couldn't help but cheer.

We had completed the one-day tour
We had completed the one-day tour

and proved that Seoul was wheelchair accessible.
and proved that Seoul was wheelchair accessible.

BapMokja: Let's go over there.
BapMokja: Let's go over there.

BapMokja: Well we made it.
BapMokja: Well we made it.

BapMokja: It was not easy.
BapMokja: It was not easy.

BapMokja: But...
BapMokja: But...

BapMokja: Totally worth it. Look at this view.
BapMokja: Totally worth it. Look at this view.

BapMokja: You can get around Seoul in a wheelchair.
BapMokja: You can get around Seoul in a wheelchair.

BapMokja: You can.
BapMokja: You can.

Haeppy: Yeah.
Haeppy: Yeah.

BapMokja: It's possible. Haeppy: I mean, it's a big city.
BapMokja: It's possible. Haeppy: I mean, it's a big city.

BapMokja: It's hard.
BapMokja: It's hard.

Haeppy: It's hard. BapMokja: It's not easy.
Haeppy: It's hard. BapMokja: It's not easy.

BapMokja: But the facilities are there.
BapMokja: But the facilities are there.

Haeppy: And as you saw, there are plenty of people who are willing to lend a helping hand.
Haeppy: And as you saw, there are plenty of people who are willing to lend a helping hand.

BapMokja: If you are on your own.
BapMokja: If you are on your own.

Haeppy: But...
Haeppy: But...

Haeppy: I think I've had enough...
Haeppy: I think I've had enough...

BapMokja: I think it's time to...
BapMokja: I think it's time to...

BapMokja: time to go home, right?
BapMokja: time to go home, right?

BapMokja: It's time.
BapMokja: It's time.

BapMokja: It's done.
BapMokja: It's done.

Haeppy: I lost the use of my legs for a second!
Haeppy: I lost the use of my legs for a second!

Haeppy: Thank you very much for joining us on this episode of twoplustwo.
Haeppy: Thank you very much for joining us on this episode of twoplustwo.

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BapMokja: And stick around for a sneak peek of the next episode
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BapMokja: coming up right now!
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