South Korea Trip: Adventures and Discoveries

Dia's first trip abroad to South Korea was filled with surprises and new experiences, from karaoke and PC cafes to Korean BBQ and makeup stores.

### VTuber's First Trip to South Korea: Travel Preparations, Flight Experience, Meeting VShojo Members, and Exploring Korean Culture
* ✈ Despite initial doubts, the VTuber successfully prepared for and embarked on her first trip abroad to South Korea for a **week and a half**.
* 🤢 During the 19+ hour flight, she experienced **severe nausea, cold sweats, and claustrophobia-like symptoms** in the last 5 hours, making it a **challenging journey**.
* 👭 She cherished the opportunity to meet and bond with VShojo members in person, feeling a **deep connection** through their interactions and shared experiences.
* 🎤 Spontaneously, she and Meichan visited a PC bang (PC cafe) in South Korea, where they played games on **high-quality PCs** for a **very affordable price**.
* 🚇 The VTuber was impressed by the **cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere** of the South Korean subway system, contrary to her **preconceived notions**.
* ☕ Somnus took her to a collaborative cafe themed after the anime "**Kamisama Kiss**," a series she fondly remembered from her **younger years**.
* 🎁 Somnus surprised her by gifting a **special item from the cafe**, which she had her eye on, making her feel **incredibly grateful and touched**.

### South Korea Travel Diary: Cafe Fun, Embarrassing Arcade Experience, First Korean BBQ, and Anime Shopping Spree
* ☕ Visited a cute cafe with Somay and Echo, took many pictures, and had some yummy treats and tea. Ordered tea, **even though I don't like it**, and Echo **sipped a little bit**.
* 🎮 Had an embarrassing experience at a small arcade where I couldn't punch a machine with **full power**, but Somay was able to **obliterate it**.
* 🥩 Tried Korean BBQ for the first time, and despite almost being charged for leftover food, **managed to avoid it**. My stomach, which had not been eating well for four days, **had a hard time adjusting**.
* 🛍 Went on a huge anime shopping spree at a Korean store, especially excited to find merchandise from my favorite web novel, "**Solo Leveling**".
* 🎉 Had a fun time at the Hololive-themed cafe, where I chose to eat a **blueberry smoothie** and **ice cream with brownie**, my favorite dessert.
* 🎢 Visited Everland, where we dressed up as Sanrio characters: I was **My Melody**, DK was **Kuromi**, and Somay was **Cinnamon Roll**.
* 🍊 Craved ice cream due to the hot weather but wasn't allowed to have it. However, enjoyed fresh orange juice from a machine that squeezed the oranges into a cup, finding it **refreshing despite the pulp**.

### JY's First Trip to South Korea: Memorable Moments, New Experiences, and Unexpected Adventures
* 🏰 JY visited a company building where she met many fans and **took photos with them**.
* 🦀 JY tried tiny fried crabs at a food market, found them delicious, but the sight of them piled up **creeped her out**.
* 🍹 It was JY's first time drinking alcohol, and after taking **nine shots**, she got drunk and **cried**, which **embarrassed her**.
* 👗 JY and her friends wore **cute high school uniforms** at Lotte World, and Mea helped **style everyone's hair**.
* 🏫 At a maid cafe, JY enjoyed the **delicious food** and found the maids to be **very sweet**.
* 📚 JY unexpectedly got hooked on reading a manhwa collaboration called "Unripe Apples" and **caught up to the latest chapters**.
* 🏞 South Korea's hilly terrain was a culture shock for JY, who found herself developing **leg muscles from all the walking**.
* 💸 While looking for an ATM in a dark alley, JY and DK encountered a group of drunk men, and JY's full-body NPC turn made **one of them back off**.

### Kureiji Ollie's Wild and Emotional Trip to South Korea
* 😱 Ollie and her friend Dikira had a heart-pounding experience at an ATM in a sketchy alley, narrowly avoiding a **dangerous situation** with a **mysterious man**.
* 👊 Ollie bravely defended Dikira from a drunk man who **grabbed her wrist and tried to lead her into a club**.
* 😢 On her last night in South Korea, Ollie became emotional and cried while singing **sad songs** at karaoke with her friends.
* 🎒 Ollie went on a shopping spree in South Korea, buying many items such as clothes, stationery, and **outfits for her over 100 Nendoroid figures**.
* 💸 Ollie was shocked to learn that she owed her friend Sunbe a **four-digit sum of money** for covering her expenses during the trip.
* 🤪 Ollie and Dikira had a blast role-playing and joking around during the trip, with Ollie pretending to be **small and unable to reach the subway handle**.
* 😞 After returning home, Ollie felt **depressed and lacked energy** for several days, missing her friends and the fun times in South Korea.
* 🎤 Ollie plans to challenge herself to a Wendy's **50-nugget eating challenge** on stream, and she will also attempt to **draw and finish a full art piece** in her next stream.

【Meeta Osita | V&U】My first trip Abroad! Lactose intolerant?? Culture shock?? T1 Faker is my boyf-?!

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Confusion and Interruption during a Live Stream

The live streamer struggles to wake up the audience at the beginning of the stream.

There are ongoing issues with the microphone and audio quality, leading to a discussion and adjustment during the stream.

The streamer shares their experience of traveling to South Korea for the first time, including packing and interactions with a friend.

Carrying a heavy load, the traveler's suitcase wheel collapsed upon arrival at home.

The traveler's mom noticed the broken suitcase, expressing disappointment.

Despite the mishap, the traveler reflected on their journey and the emotional moments before departure.

A Challenging Plane Journey and a Heartwarming Meeting

Experiencing extreme nausea and discomfort during the last 5 hours of a long flight, including feeling claustrophobic and anxious.

After a challenging journey, finally meeting a close friend in person for the first time, finding them incredibly cute and having a heartwarming experience.

Sharing stories of the difficult travel experience and the joy of finally meeting a dear friend in person.

Confusion and Embarrassment in South Korea

The speaker experienced multiple embarrassing bathroom incidents in South Korea.

They struggled with the language barrier and spicy food but enjoyed the experience overall.

The trip involved karaoke and a longing for their online friends.

A Twitter user is creating a Stardew Valley mod, sparking excitement.

The speaker shares their spontaneous karaoke experience and fun time at a PC bang in South Korea.

They also express amazement at the cleanliness of the subways and the overall tidiness of South Korea.

The speaker shares their excitement about a Stardew Valley mod on Twitter, their spontaneous karaoke experience, and fun time at a PC bang in South Korea.

They also express amazement at the cleanliness of the subways and the overall tidiness of the country.

First Experience at a Collab Cafe in South Korea

The speaker had a memorable first experience at a collab cafe in South Korea, where they enjoyed the themed anime atmosphere and received a special gift.

They also tried a gacha game and visited an arcade, experiencing some funny moments while trying out the games.

The trip also included a color analysis activity that the speaker was excited about, despite some playful banter with their companions.

The speaker had a great time in Korea, impressed by the abundance of convenience and makeup stores.

They regret not buying more makeup and skincare products.

The trip also included a memorable experience of trying Korean barbecue for the first time, which was a pleasant surprise.

Chaotic Dining Experience and Cultural Differences

A group had a chaotic dining experience where they were unaware of the restaurant's all-you-can-eat policy and the no leftover rule.

The experience led to confusion and nervousness about potential charges for leftover food.

The group also noted the cultural difference in handling leftovers and taking food home in Korea compared to the US.

A person experiences a sudden and intense bathroom emergency while at home with their roommates.

They struggle to communicate and deal with the urgency while feeling unwell.

The individual reflects on their lactose intolerance and recent travel experiences, considering the possible causes of their distress.

A traveler faces a predicament when their bank does not work in South Korea, but their focus shifts to discovering unique merchandise in Korean comic stores.

The excitement of finding merchandise from their favorite Korean comic leads to a shopping spree, including items from anime and other beloved series.

The traveler also shares a funny anecdote about a surprising shirt find and the experience of staying at their parent's house.

The streamer had a funny interaction with her mom while streaming and shared her experience at the Hololive cafe.

She also talked about dressing up as characters at Everland and the refreshing fresh orange juice available there.

Hilarious Encounter with a Cockroach in an Airbnb

Two friends had a funny encounter with a cockroach in their Airbnb, keeping it a secret to avoid freaking out others.

During a tea party, they were amused by a waiter's unexpected physical attributes and struggled with the language barrier.

One of them enjoyed making their friends cringe with playful comments, making for a memorable trip.

Friends engage in funny role-playing at the bus stop, pretending to be worried parents of goth kids.

They later discover and become obsessed with the number one League of Legends player, Faker.

The encounter leads to a sudden declaration of Faker as "my boyfriend" and a series of playful imitations of his iconic pose.

First Time Drinking Experience in South Korea

The individual tried drinking for the first time in South Korea, starting with water shots before moving on to alcohol.

After taking nine shots, they felt drunk for the first time and ended up crying and feeling embarrassed.

Despite not enjoying the experience, they appreciated the opportunity to try it in a safe environment with trusted friends.

Trying Exotic Foods and Meeting New Friends

The writer tried tiny fried crabs that tasted good but freaked them out, leading to mixed feelings.

They also met new friends with impressive fashion sense and experienced a culture shock with steep hills in the area.

The trip involved trying new foods, being impressed by friends, and adjusting to a different landscape and transportation.

A unique and enjoyable experience at a May Cafe with delicious food and friendly maids.

The fascination with a mermaid at a themed cafe in South Korea and the admiration for the handsome cashier.

A fun time at L World with uniform rental, styling, and memorable photo booths.

Misadventures in the Dark Alley: A Risky Encounter

Two friends explore a sketchy alley, only to find an ATM at the end, leading to a tense encounter with drunk men.

They narrowly avoid a dangerous situation by using quick thinking and a bold NPC-like move.

This risky escapade is just one of their many misadventures, including another intense incident while waiting for an Uber.

A person recounts a night out where they had to protect their friend from a stranger trying to grab her, leading to a mix of anger and relief.

The storyteller also shares a funny yet embarrassing experience of accidentally scaring a group of strangers in a haunted house, causing laughter and amusement.

Despite the scary encounter, the night ended with everyone being okay and sharing lighthearted moments.

A tearful farewell with friends after a night of karaoke and emotional moments.

The protagonist struggled with sadness and crying as they left, even falling asleep in the taxi.

Packing for the departure was eventful, with financial challenges and a heartwarming offer of help from a friend.

A Stressful Situation and a Plan for Repayment

A person is distressed about owing someone a large sum of money in the four digits.

They express regret for unnecessary purchases and seek to repay the debt through a series of live streams to generate income.

The person also considers taking on a food challenge to attract more viewers and increase their earnings for repayment.

Playful Role-Playing and Laughter-Filled Adventures

The individual shares funny and lighthearted moments of role-playing during a trip with DK and Sunbe, bringing a lot of joy and laughter.

The playful interaction and goofiness with Eeko and Mean added to the fun dynamic of the group.

Despite feeling down after the trip, the experience motivated the individual to work hard and pay off their debt.

Planning for Future Trips and Self-Reflection

The speaker is looking forward to future trips and is planning to save money for them.

They also express a desire to improve their streaming schedule and are grateful for the support from their audience.

The speaker also reflects on their personal growth and close relationships.