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Expecting the streets to be filled with K-pop idol lookalikes, she was surprised to find “ordinary” people going about their lives.
Social media users slammed her. (Photo Credits: X)
A woman from the United States travelled to Seoul, South Korea, with dreams of experiencing a K-drama-style romance but was left disillusioned when reality didn’t match her fantasy. Expecting the streets to be filled with K-pop idol lookalikes, she was surprised to find “ordinary” people going about their lives. Frustrated, she shared a video on social media, showcasing random Korean men and mocking them for “not fitting her fantasy”. Her post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions—while some found it amusing, many criticised her for having unrealistic expectations and ridiculing ordinary people.
In the clip, she appears excited and says, “On my way to Seoul to fall in love with a Korean man.” With the Titanic theme playing in the background, after understanding the reality, she asks, “What’s going on here?” and then declares, “We’ve been catfished. It’s very disturbing, I wish to leave immediately.”
In response to the post, one user pointed out the flaw in her expectations, writing, “The actual percentage of people who are super attractive and universally desired is probably just 5%. No matter where you go, the majority are just average folks.”
Another user took a more reflective approach, commenting, “All of those guys look better than I do, so maybe the problem isn’t them but this lady. Stop being so shallow and try to see the person beyond looks. That’s when you’ll find what you truly need.
“Surprise. Life doesn’t always come with a built-in photo filter. In reality, beauty comes in various forms and sizes. It’s important to remind ourselves of the age-old saying, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’ It means just as much today as ever. Let’s learn to appreciate diversity everywhere,” a comment read.
An individual commented, “It’s so true. I’m an American but South Korea is my second home and I travel around the world a lot. K-pop targets 10 and 11-year-old girls. It’s a pre-teen fantasy. K-dramas target older women. They are middle-aged female fantasies. Who do soap operas and boy bands target in other countries? Korea is nice though.”
Another mentioned, “Well you just thought every Korean is a K-pop star or something like no. That’s like going to the USA and looking for a rock star or something. Not everybody can be k pop star just saying. They don’t look that bad though.”
Since the video was shared on X, it has garnered over 15 million views.
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