Hong Jin-kyung faces lost luggage and digestive issues on Camino de Santiago

Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung's 244km pilgrimage from Porto has been marked by immediate setbacks, including lost luggage and sudden digestive trouble after taking constipation medication.

Broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung has begun a turbulent journey while attempting the Camino de Santiago in Spain, facing unexpected digestive issues following the loss of her luggage. Her walking trip, intended to find happiness, has drawn both laughter and sympathy as she revealed the unplanned incidents that occurred right from the start.

On the 30th, a video titled "Unbelievable life experiences that happened to Hong Jin-kyung on the pilgrimage to find happiness" was released on the YouTube channel Study King Real Genius Hong Jin-kyung. Hong Jin-kyung set out to challenge the 244km Camino de Santiago, starting from Porto, Portugal. While the journey was intended to be a time for self-reflection and new experiences on unfamiliar paths, a series of unplanned events occurred from the outset.

The first obstacle was the loss of her luggage. After arriving at Porto Airport via Lisbon, Hong Jin-kyung's bags failed to arrive. "According to the original plan, I should have checked out, gone to Porto Cathedral to get my pilgrim passport, and then departed, but some problems occurred," she said, expressing her bewilderment by adding, "My luggage didn't come from Lisbon."

The issue remained unresolved even the following day. Hong Jin-kyung expressed her frustration, stating that the airline responded that they did not even know the location of her luggage, saying, "It is so absurd." Unable to wait for her belongings, she eventually set out on the pilgrimage after purchasing the minimum necessary clothing. This left her in a position where she had to begin a long-distance walking journey in a foreign land without her essential travel items.

After finally beginning her walk despite these setbacks, Hong Jin-kyung faced an unexpected physical emergency. While walking after taking constipation medication, she experienced sudden digestive trouble. Although she managed to find a restroom in time to attend to her needs, the incident resulted in her having to purchase new underwear.

While explaining the situation, Hong Jin-kyung repeatedly urged viewers not to misunderstand. "I really hope you don't misunderstand," she said, emphasizing, "To be honest, it was just one drop, that's all." She then turned the embarrassing moment into laughter, confessing, "I wonder how much people will laugh when they find my panties in the restroom. It's driving me crazy."

With her luggage missing and the constipation medication causing unexpected aftereffects, the Camino de Santiago—a journey intended to steady her body and mind—has met a difficult reality from the very beginning. The incident, revealed through Hong Jin-kyung's characteristic honest and uninhibited storytelling, has garnered attention by showing the unpredictable side of travel alongside the romance of the pilgrimage.

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