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Did Rlalra get burned for 2.8 million won? 'There are people on the 28th floor'
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Did Rlalra get burned for 2.8 million won? 'There are people on the 28th floor'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • YouTuber Rlalra expressed her dismay over significant losses from her investment in SK Hynix stock, which has fallen sharply.
  • She shared a meme satirizing investors who bought at the peak price of 2.8 million won, indicating her own investment was at a high point.
  • Rlalra has deleted her stock trading app and plans to revisit her investments in 10 years, while comedian Mija also shared her struggles with stock market losses.

South Korean YouTuber Rlalra has publicly shared her frustration and disappointment following a steep decline in the stock price of semiconductor giant SK Hynix. The influencer, known for her engaging online content, revealed her struggles with the investment through a poignant social media post.

On July 8, Rlalra posted an image on her social media featuring a meme that humorously depicted investors who bought SK Hynix shares at the peak price of 2.8 million won. The meme's text, "Hynix 28th Floor Resident Rescue Special Prayer Meeting. If I just get my principal back, I won't be greedy," captured the desperate sentiment of those who invested at a high point. This post was seen as a witty yet sorrowful commentary on her own situation, implying she was one of those investors.

I deleted the app. I'll see you in 10 years.

โ€” RlalraHer statement indicating a long-term investment strategy after experiencing significant losses.

Earlier, Rlalra had shared a screenshot of her stock account, showing a return rate of -44.73%. She declared, "I deleted the app. I'll see you in 10 years," signaling her intention to step away from active trading and wait for a potential market recovery over the long term.

SK Hynix's stock has experienced a significant downturn, dropping 21.7% from the beginning of July until the 8th, falling from around 2.65 million won to 2.076 million won. Comedian Mija also shared her own stock market woes, revealing she had incurred approximately 100 million won in losses from construction stocks before investing in SK Hynix. She expressed her longing for her pre-investment days, lamenting, "Is this for real? I miss the days when I didn't do stocks."

Is this for real? I miss the days when I didn't do stocks.

โ€” MijaComedian Mija's expression of regret and frustration over her stock market investments.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.