A Korean YouTuber's India trip video goes viral after an unexpected encounter

A Korean travel YouTuber recently saw one of her videos go viral a few months after being uploaded, thanks to her growing audience. The clip, filmed during her solo trip to India, captured a humorous and surprising cultural encounter.

In the video, the YouTuber pointed out how locals often stare at her as if she were something extraordinary. To illustrate, she filmed an Indian man who appeared to be staring directly at her. Curiously, she asked him in Korean, "What are you looking at? You like me?"

The man paused, then unexpectedly replied in Korean, "I’m Shin Hyun Joon (Korean actor)." Flustered, the YouTuber laughs awkwardly and asks, "How do you know Korean?" He explains that he learned it while working at a Korean restaurant. The YouTuber apologizes, and the encounter ends on a lighthearted note.

The video has since sparked laughter and fascination among Korean netizens. Many commented on the surprising fluency of the Indian man and the awkwardly charming interaction. They commented:

"Why does he speak Korean so well?"

"This is so funny, I’m dying laughing!"

"Now you really can’t talk badly about people when traveling overseas."

"I saw this a long time ago, it's still funny now."

"He's really good at Korean lol."

"LOL. He does really look like the actor."

"I've been to India too, and people stare at you a lot. lol."
"lol!"

"You have to be careful speaking Korean overseas now."

"He was waiting next to her to introduce himself as Shin Hyun Joon. lol."

"This is so hilarious."

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