Korean girl goes viral on social media for her solo trip to India.

Recently, the story of Korean girl Potato Turtle's solo trip to India has attracted widespread attention online. With her daring, strong, and cool experiences, along with hilarious situations, Potato Turtle's journey quickly went viral across social media.

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In early 2025, Potato Turtle, whose real name is Song Ji Yoon (also known as Bell), embarked on a solo trip to India, a country known for its chaotic pace of life and concerns about safety for women traveling alone. However, instead of being apprehensive or hiding her unpleasant experiences, Bell candidly documented her entire journey with a spirit that was both courageous and humorous, captivating viewers.

From wandering alone on the streets late at night to taking an overnight train ride in a compartment full of strange men, the young woman fearlessly puts herself in situations that would make many people "break out in a sweat" just by looking at them.

One of the most haunting moments was when Bell was followed by a group of men on the street. Despite trying to remain calm and clearly stating, "Stop following me! No! Why are you taking pictures?", the group wouldn't leave her alone, even behaving inappropriately. The scene was captured realistically, leaving viewers both worried and admiring of the girl's unwavering spirit.

Furthermore, on a night train journey, Potato Turtle unexpectedly found herself stuck in a free compartment (not the seat she had reserved) amidst a crowded space filled with men lying and sitting everywhere. She exclaimed in panic, "Oh my god… What is this! I'm in trouble!" But instead of complaining or giving up, Bell chose to go all out: she threw a mini birthday party in the middle of the train car, shared cake with everyone, and sang Happy Birthday to the strangers. Everyone was surprised, even a little embarrassed, and didn't respond very enthusiastically, but still nodded along to the song. It was a moment that was both funny and adorable, showcasing the young woman's incredibly resourceful spirit.

Another experience was learning Indian yoga. She said she turned to yoga to release the stress from her trip. But the yoga practiced in India and the yoga Potato Turtle knew had very different movements, such as sticking out their tongues and laughing out loud. "The highlight of the class was laughing out loud. I was healed by laughter. Isn't that great? Stress just disappeared," the YouTuber shared.

Potato Turtle, whose real name is Song Ji Yoon (nicknamed Bell), already gained popularity on Instagram with her account @potatoturtleee thanks to her humorous, quirky, and fearless sharing style. In early 2025, she expanded her activities to YouTube with the channel "Potato Turtle," where she creates a "bucket list" of 100 things she wants to do in her life, from daring experiences like taking photos with polar bears and finding her doppelganger, to hunting down the best bakery in France...

Her strong personality, witty storytelling, natural camera angles, and "don't be afraid to look bad, only be afraid of not having fun" spirit have made her an inspiration to millions of young people who dare to step out of their comfort zone. Without elaborate scripts or polished visuals, each of Bell's journeys is so authentic that… viewers feel as if they are experiencing it alongside her.

Her solo trip to India not only garnered a massive number of views on YouTube but also went viral across platforms from Instagram and TikTok to international news outlets. In Vietnam, her videos were shared rapidly, with thousands of comments expressing admiration, empathy, and even... laugh-out-loud humor because they were so hilarious.

Khanh Linh