[CLIP] "Modeling" classes that went wrong | CULT stories from South Korea | Korea Uncharted

[@camelotenglishtuition6394]

So glad you have Megan on, she's an amazing presenter ❤ the others are great too but Megan is a total beauty

[@loriemaymenorca8357]

I'm uncertain if what I experienced last year was related to a cult, but every time I share it with friends, they say it's weird. Last year, I traveled solo to Korea and was taking photos with a selfie stick when a girl approached me, offering to take some pictures. I agreed, hoping to get decent photos of Namsan Tower. After the pictures were taken, she asked me a lot of questions about my travels, where I was heading next, and even volunteered to join me for a market tour. Instead of Gwangjang Market, she suggested Mangwon Market, claiming it was popular with locals and near her house, so she could show me around. I didn’t think it was odd; I assumed she was just being friendly. We decided to meet the day before my flight back to the Philippines. I believed our plan was to eat at the market, but she suggested we buy food and eat at her place since it was close. I agreed. On our way to her apartment, she mentioned she had invited a friend-a doctor she worked with-so I said that was fine. When we arrived at her place, we prepared our food, and everything seemed fine as we discussed our professions and hobbies. About 30 minutes into our conversation, the doctor suggested that if I wanted to experience a Korean tradition, she had a hanbok (traditional Korean dress) that could fit me. She mentioned that we could partake in an important Korean ritual that involves “opening yourself to the earth.” At that point, I started feeling nervous and paranoid, thinking about how to exit quickly if needed. I kept my bag close to me, but I went along with it. They taught me the hymn, when to bow, and we participated in the ritual for about 30 minutes. My knees were trembling from all the bowing. Reflecting on it now, I still find the experience quite strange, but I'm not sure if it was a cult experience since nothing harmful happened to me-just that peculiar situation.

[@reneedreamsart]

Loved listening in to the new segment!