"Gogo is Defeated": 5-Year-Old Speaks Korean to Grandmother in Funny TikTok

• A 5-year-old South African girl living in Korea spoke confidently in Korean to her grandmother while shopping, leaving the gogo defeated
• The grandmother wasn’t surprised but reacted in a playful defeat, which viewers found both relatable and funny
• Beyond the humour, people praised the child’s ability to adapt to a new culture and celebrated how easily kids can learn new languages

South Africans enjoyed the lighthearted TikTok, seeing it as both a funny family exchange and a proud reminder of the value of multilingual learning.

Family moments often make for the most entertaining TikTok clips, and one video of a South African family in Korea had people laughing. TikTok user @mfundo_momo posted a clip of her 5-year-old daughter, Moyisi, confidently speaking Korean to her gogo while they were out shopping. The grandmother, not understanding the language, reacted in defeat and responded in Zulu, creating a lighthearted and wholesome moment.

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The family moved to Korea in search of better opportunities, and in the process, little Moyisi quickly adapted to her new environment. At just five years old, she managed to learn and speak Korean fluently enough to hold her own in daily conversations. Her confidence showed how children can absorb new languages far quickly than adults, especially when immersed in a different culture.

Child picks up language with ease

The grandmother’s response was the highlight of the video. Instead of being surprised or frustrated, she simply accepted her defeat and replied in Zulu, showing the playful bond she shares with her granddaughter. Many viewers could relate to that 'just go with it' attitude, where elders often find humour in being outpaced by children in modern skills or languages.

Beyond the laughs, the video reminded many people of the importance of cultural exchange and language learning. Viewers applauded Moyisi for her impressive skills while also appreciating the gogo’s warm and humorous reaction. The clip became more than just a funny family moment; it sparked pride in how the younger generation can bridge cultural divides, even in the most everyday situations.

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Mzansi reacted to the video

Neoentle Zwane commented:

"Lmao I don’t know why I was expecting ugogo we China. 😭😭😭"

Clover said:

"'Ngizwile' comes from exhaustion, you can tell? 🤣"

Tshepo Mohasoane commented:

"Did granny hear though 😂?"

Gehl from South Ahh said:

"Does she know Zulu?"

Mathilda Mnisi🇿🇦 commented:

"Why athi ngizwile? A ka zwanga nix. 😭"

Siwe said:

"Did Haelmoni even understand bakithi? 😩"

Portia C wrote:

"Uthi uzweni uma nimbuza. 😂😂"

Xolilekhoza071 said:

"Musa ukuxoka gogo uzweni. 😂"

Check out the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News