WATCH: Kairo Forbes wows fans with Korean skills in her social media comeback

Kairo Forbes, daughter of the late rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, is officially back on social media after taking months away from the spotlight. The young star and influencer, who boasts over a million followers, returned with an eye-catching video a few days ago, her first post since July.

In the clip, Forbes joins her mother, DJ Zinhle, for a fun Q&A session.

But here’s the twist: she surprises viewers by answering in Korean. And no, it’s not just your casual “hello” or “bye” situation; she’s giving full sentences, with fluency that makes you sit up and say, “Okay, sis, we see you!”

Her language skills left her followers shook, but in the best way. From introducing herself in Korean to casually showing she could order coffee in the language. It’s a side of her personality we haven’t really seen before, and it’s fun, confident, and totally impressive.

And it’s not easy to learn Korean in particular, according to language experts. The Foreign Service Institute classifies it as an “exceptionally difficult” language for English speakers, meaning learners typically need around 2,200 hours of study, that is, almost 88 weeks, to reach general professional fluency.

Why so tricky? Well, Korean has a completely different grammatical structure, subtle pronunciation rules, and levels of politeness that change depending on who you’re talking to. It’s not just about memorising words; it’s about understanding context, hierarchy and culture.

That said, the writing system, Hangul, is surprisingly logical, and many learners can read and write the basics in just a few hours. So yes, it’s a climb, but one worth making if you stick with it.

Her return is inspiring, especially for young followers. Research shows that children exposed to more than one language develop stronger memory, better problem-solving skills, improved multitasking, and often outperform monolingual peers in reading, vocabulary, and even maths.

Bilingualism and multilingualism also boost cognitive flexibility, creativity, and social empathy, giving kids the tools to navigate diverse environments with ease. 

Forbes just proved you can be a social media star, multilingual, and totally iconic, and somehow still make it look effortless