Hey everyone, my name is Michael Chase, but you might know me as Sebastine on YouTube

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but after a lot of thought (and some encouragement from those who care about me), I’m reaching out for help.

For the past four years, I’ve put everything into sharing my love for content creation and music, specifically learning about K-pop and Korean culture. What started as an unexpected passion in college turned into a journey of connection, joy, and discovery. Safe to say, it has now become my life's work. I’ve poured my heart into over 4,000 videos every day for the last four years, always prioritizing authenticity over chasing trends or gaming the social media algorithm. My goal has never changed. It is to create a space where we can experience music together, smile, and simply enjoy what we love.

But the truth is, despite the incredible community we’ve built, the financial side of this journey hasn’t worked out the way most people assume.

Because of the way I chose to provide content in the most authentic way, around 85% of my content is copyrighted, meaning most of my videos generate little to no revenue. I never wanted to over edit or change my reactions or try to fake anything despite the circumstances. I’ve done everything I can to stay afloat, but the weight of my financial hardships, some from misguided advice I once trusted to help improve my content, and others simply from trying to survive, has become so overwhelming that it’s even affecting my ability to create. The stress of keeping up with bills has made it harder to focus on what I love most: making content for this community.

Right now, I’m at a point where I’m struggling just to keep a roof over my head and continue to create.

This is a humbling moment, and I truly wish I could have made things work without asking for help in this way. But the reality is, I can’t do this alone. If you’ve ever enjoyed my content or believe in what I’m trying to build, any support, big or small, would mean the world to me. Your kindness for the past four years have and always will help me keep going, creating, and growing this community we’ve built together.

This isn’t about making money for expensive items and unnecessary things, I don’t care about any of that. I just need to get back on my feet so I can keep creating and continue growing this amazing community.

I know I’m not perfect. I know my personality doesn’t always resonate with everyone. But I hope that my track record speaks for itself. As always I hope that my love for this, for you all, and for what we’ve built together is undeniable. My only goal has ever been to bring positivity, authenticity, and joy to those who watch my content and are a part of this community.

I understand that times are tough for everyone, and I don’t expect anything. If my videos have ever made you smile, brightened your day, or given you a place to belong, I’m asking from the bottom of my heart, please consider supporting me in any way you can.

More than anything, I want to keep this community alive and thriving, and one day, give back in ways bigger than I ever imagined, whether through events, fundraisers, more quality content, or just continuing to be a positive space for others. This community has saved my life in more ways than one, and I hope to keep making it a meaningful space for all of us.

Thank you for reading this, for understanding, and for being part of this journey with me. No matter what happens, I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart.