A South Korean internet celebrity's scolding of Japan's 'hit-and-run crowd' in the streets of Osaka sparks heated debate among netizens from both South Korea and Japan.

Korean Media: Korean Internet Celebrity Scolds Japan's "Shoulder-Bumping Gang" on the Street

On July 6, Korean media outlet KOREA WAVE (Japanese Edition) published a video featuring a South Korean YouTuber confronting a Japanese "shoulder-bumping" individual in Osaka, sparking heated discussions among netizens in both Korea and Japan.

The phenomenon—intentionally bumping into vulnerable groups such as lone women, children, and elderly people, then casually fleeing—has become a social issue in Japan and has triggered widespread debate across online platforms in both countries.

On July 1, a video filmed on the streets of Osaka was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Madbro." In the video, a female staff member accompanying a Korean man shouted that her shoulder had been deliberately hit. Immediately, the tall and muscular YouTuber Yook Eunyoung pursued the man.

At first it seemed coincidental, but the man repeatedly used his shoulder to bump into those who appeared weaker—women, children, foreign tourists—before walking away with his companions, laughing cheerfully. Witnessing this, Yook Eunyoung stepped directly in front of him, bumped him, and scolded: "Why did you bump into others' shoulders?"

Seeing the imposing figure of Yook Eunyoung, the Japanese man was visibly startled by the size difference and quickly apologized repeatedly, saying: "Sorry!"

When Yook Eunyoung firmly warned: "Don't do it again," the man hurriedly fled the scene.

Japanese viewers flooded the comments section with messages of gratitude, such as: "I'm under 160 cm—I’m one of the daily victims of these incidents. Thank you so much," and "This is a deeply rooted problem, but it’s heartening to see someone use a stark physical contrast to teach that guy a lesson."

Korean fans of Yook Eunyoung also commented: "Bullying the weak and instantly submitting to someone who looks strong—it’s shameful."

With the surge in foreign tourists visiting Japan, South Korean travelers and female celebrities have frequently become victims. This video has served as a deterrent against Japan’s "pretend-bumper" misconduct.

The "shoulder-bumping gang" in Japan is not only a societal issue but also reflects deeper aspects of Japanese national character: bullying the weak and yielding to power.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869928518221895/

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