10.08.2026 07:50
South Korean broadcaster withJENNY, who was live-streaming in Beyoğlu, Taksim, was subjected to persistent harassment by a person who approached her. The person asked the broadcaster, 'Do you have a friend here?' and offered for her to stay with him. The individual followed withJENNY for a while, who said she didn't know Turkish, and his behavior was captured on the live broadcast.
South Korean broadcaster withJENNY was subjected to persistent harassment by an individual while broadcasting live in Taksim.
"LET'S STAY TOGETHER"
The incident occurred in Beyoglu, Taksim. According to the information obtained, the South Korean broadcaster, who had been in Istanbul for some time and is known by the alias withJENNY, started a live broadcast to share the moments she was exploring the city with her followers. An individual approached the broadcaster walking on the street and asked, "Do you have a friend here?" Then, the individual, who offered her to stay with him, began to follow the woman.
SHE SAID SHE DOESN'T SPEAK TURKISH
The South Korean broadcaster stated that she did not speak Turkish and tried to explain to the person following her that he should speak English. Despite this, the individual continued to follow the broadcaster and eventually walked away from the street after a while. The incident was reflected in withJENNY's ongoing live broadcast.
"THEN HE WILL ADVERTISE US, BE CAREFUL"
In another part of the broadcast, conversations in a workplace where withJENNY entered drew attention. A person at the workplace was heard warning those around him about the broadcast. The moment the person said, "She is broadcasting; then she will advertise us. Be careful about things like this. Be alert, be smart," was reflected in the broadcast.
A SIMILAR INCIDENT OCCURRED ON ISTIKLAL STREET
A similar incident encountered by foreign broadcasters in Istanbul occurred on Istiklal Street in June. A Japanese tourist broadcasting live was subjected to harassment by a 60-year-old individual. In a video she shot after the incident, the Japanese broadcaster said, "I love the Turkish people very much. I want everyone to live together in friendship and happiness without fighting."