@tshadelrosario: this was back in 2025 and tbh i wanted to forget about it, but recently i’ve been seeing footage of bodies being found on Jeju Island and it reminded me of an escape i made. i’m currently trying to contact police to see if my footage can help, but it’s also taking quite a lot of energy out of me to relive the experience so I’m hoping this reaches an audience of women and maybe we can exchange experience or tips to help each other so it amounts to something. be safe out there. solo travel is great but not when you’re targeted. remember there are risks and precautions that you must take. as for me what led to this situation was walking out of an Airbnb quite visibly alone. a man with a disheveled cab pulled up and offered a ride. soon enough he also offered me a coffee. i let my guard down and accepted it since he appeared old and like he wouldn’t be able to do anything. i had also an incredible experience just before in Seoul too meeting wonderful locals and i assumed i was safe here too. always call your own cab or transport. never accept drinks from anyone. there is no need to play smart in dangerous situations, if you also make sure not to place yourself in them (but ofc in an ideal world, women should be safe and not need to worry about being preyed on) today i am safe. i was honestly super lucky nothing else happened to me. my night ended with calling friends and asking for advice. as well as eating at a restaurant nearby where a couple apparently paid for my meal while i was eating because they noticed me crying all night. the restaurant walls were decorated in drawings of Jesus and i felt like He had a hand in my saving too. 🙏🏼🥹
just a couple months ago, they found 3 dead bodies in Jeju Island. just don't go there
2026-09-08 10:30:03
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percy :
probably save your life by not telling the police based on the news from jeju :(
2026-09-08 18:05:02
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Iwynn :
As someone who’s worked decades in the travel industry who travels the world solo I strongly suggest all solo women travellers always book their accommodations for two people, always reserve your table at the restaurant for two people. It doesn’t cost anything extra, you’ll get a better room and table and it ensures your safety on a much greater level.
2026-09-09 11:49:13
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user36337953209597 :
No one should go to Jeju right now, especially solo travellers. You didn’t hear about the missing/dead people and police cover up scandal?
2026-09-08 01:08:12
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Kat :
Social media has romanticised travelling solo as a woman. it's extremely dangerous. Locals always know when you are a tourist, it's too noticeable. I think if not possible to travel with someone, better to hired a local guide and avoid places that are well known not safe for women
2026-09-09 09:40:29
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Azeddine :
Korea is such a failed society bro wth
2026-09-08 09:40:20
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*v* :
OMG JEJU IS A PLACE WHERE MOST OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING HSPPEN AND THEY DONT PUT IT ON THE NEWS! GLAD UR SAFE😳
2026-09-08 12:13:01
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Alyssa Chelsey :
I’m an avid traveler and usually don’t ever use Airbnbs or recommend them to anyone solo traveling. It’s unfortunate, and can happen anywhere but hotels at least provide layers of security when traveling alone. Glad you’re safe!
2026-09-08 19:43:08
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TheSubtleShift :
Omg wtf is up with this island now😨
2026-09-08 03:01:43
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lvry :
We rented a car in jeju and my dad went out to pay for gas and went to the bathroom so my mom was in the front seat and a random ass dude when inside our car and tried to talk to my mom until I went out and let him out threatening to punch him, he didn’t move or went out he just stared at me and then my dad arrived and he ran, it wasnt an accident there was literally no other cars there. Awful experience so please dont solo travel in jeju, never ever have we experienced that in all our travels in asia except jeju🙏💔
2026-09-08 23:42:08
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Nannan :
jeju is so dangerous rn for tourists, wdym there are hundreds of missing persons. u did so well op, stay safe
2026-09-08 03:30:24
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nugssi :
My water bottle was roofied in Busan. Always keep an eye on your drinks girlies!
2026-09-08 07:21:42
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wanderingtheworld :
Avoiding Jeju at all costs
2026-09-08 04:13:38
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jessa⁷ :
OP this is so brave of you to speak up!
2026-09-08 07:17:38
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Mini :
I'm so sorry this has happened to you. Women's safety really needs to be a priority and I hate how overlooked it is, how much criticism we face when we speak out about it. Thank you for sharing your story!
2026-09-07 20:34:49
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shan :
its the unusual physical sensations like the tingling and it is absolutely not something to brush off!!! So grateful you trusted your instincts and managed to get somewhere safe 🥹 who knows what wouldve happened to u!
2026-09-08 03:19:45
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pixylexywoxy :
Even many Koreans themselves say that there're something different about Jeju's people compared to other cities. But still, can happen anywhere. So be careful
2026-09-08 09:07:52
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Michelle Laadeedaa :
So fucked up 😭 I’m so glad you were ok 😭
2026-09-08 00:06:10
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_i_keep_it_real_ :
What is going on in Korea ???
2026-09-08 01:28:09
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Tish 🍓✨ :
I just wanna say I’m genuinely grateful for the validating and caring words. I had made this video with a lot of tears cos I was emotional and feeling guilty about whether to speak up about it or not at about 3am last night. I thought about it back then in 2025. I thought it about it months later. I thought about it when I saw the news. I felt more pushed to do it once I told a friend in person who took the time to really hear me recently. And last night I finally felt the push 🥹. This space is doing what I wanted which is girls sharing advice and keeping each other informed. The other platform IG isn’t being as kind with a ghost account calling me disgusting, a woman victim shaming and obviously men’s hurtful comments and I’m now questioning if this was worth it tbh. Reading some ppls experiences facing similar things is also really sad and I’m hoping everyone’s ok. 🥹
2026-09-08 13:12:40
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My damn water bottle was spiked in jeju and I don’t even know how🥲 if my fiance had just came 5 mins to late i probably would have been ☠️by now never ever going back to jeju
2026-09-10 10:47:21
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Dayyan :
so many missing and dead people in Jeju girl 😭😭
2026-09-08 10:23:28
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📻🍎 :
don't accept any drinks u don't even know even if they're nice to u lol
2026-09-10 10:51:09
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NCT BOSS 💚💥 :
so he drugged you and then just let you walk away?
2026-09-08 11:05:30
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레이첼 🇰🇷 :
omg this is so scary wtf
2026-09-08 19:30:16
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