Korean Content Creator Fails to Board Mumbai Train, Takes Taxi Instead
Sejin, a travel content creator and former diplomat from South Korea, abandoned his attempt to board a crowded local train in Mumbai during peak hours after being overwhelmed by platform crowds, opting to take a taxi to his destination instead. The visitor, who currently lives in the South Korean town of Daegu, documented his repeated failed attempts to board the city's suburban rail network in a video posted to his Instagram account.
The incident occurred after Sejin purchased a round-trip ticket for ₹170 to travel on the Mumbai rail system. Video footage shared online showed a train entering a packed railway station as Sejin attempted to navigate the bustling platform. Text inserted at the beginning of the video read, "How I failed on a Mumbai's train." Despite his repeated efforts to push through the dense crowds gathered at the train doors, he was unable to secure a spot on board any incoming train.
Feeling frustrated after multiple unsuccessful attempts, Sejin eventually decided to exit the platform and complete his journey by taxi. Reflecting on the chaotic commute in his social media post, Sejin stated that experiencing the Mumbai local train gave him a profound respect for the residents who use the system daily and led him to reflect on himself.
Sejin, whose Instagram biography indicates he was previously a diplomat and now teaches elementary school students in Daegu, frequently shares his travel experiences online. In subsequent posts on Instagram Stories, he mentioned his interest in foreign cultures, languages, and learning Hindi, attributing his curiosity to his background in international diplomacy.
The video of Sejin's experience drew numerous comments and varied reactions from social media users. Some commenters remarked that the platform and train did not appear unusually crowded by local standards, with one viewer writing that he had gotten scared too quickly. Another user pointed out that commuters are typically rushing to reach their workplaces during peak hours, while a third suggested that asking local passengers for assistance would have helped him board successfully. Many other users responded to the video with laughing emoticons and shared lighthearted commentary about navigating Mumbai's daily transit rush.
