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'I hate India': South Korean vlogger harassed during visit, Indian creator apologises in resurfaced video
'Sorry on behalf of my country,' wrote Indian content creator Jalpana Swain in the caption of a video she shared on Instagram — a clip that has now gone viral once again, a year after it was originally posted.
The video documents the troubling experience of South Korean travel vlogger Kimsy during her visit to India. In the footage, Kimsy is seen walking along an Indian street — the exact location remains unknown — when two boys approach her for a selfie. After she politely declines, one of them pushes the other towards her, making her uncomfortable. The clip then cuts to Kimsy confronting the boy and asking him to call his friend.
In a voiceover, Swain narrates: 'This Korean travel vlogger just shared her recent trip to India and man, what started as an exciting adventure turned into a complete nightmare.'
She continues, 'In just a few days, she dealt with nonstop stalking, creepy harassment, and scam after scam. And if that wasn't bad enough, the whole thing ended with a nasty car accident.'
The video compilation shows Kimsy being chased on the streets, interacting anxiously with auto-rickshaw drivers, and being approached too closely by groups of men. The culmination of these experiences leads to an emotional breakdown while riding on a motorbike. Then, Kimsy tells the rider, 'I hate India,' when asked what was wrong.
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In the comments, users expressed their anger and embarrassment. One user wrote, 'Mark my words: If current trends continue, India could face a severe socio-economic crisis within the next 5–10 years — marked by rising unemployment, deteriorating civic values, a crumbling education system, and economic instability fueled by mass misinformation and a lack of critical thinking.'
Another user commented, 'Even Indian mothers, girls, and children are not safe—how can we expect foreigners to be?' A third person commented, 'Extremely sorry for their behaviour. Please don't visit here. We are ashamed.'
A fourth individual wrote, 'I am feeling sad for her!!! there's so much going on in India and in no way we are going to defend india for this shit culture.'
