Johnny Somali threatens return to Comfort Women statue amid TikTok ban warning

Banned streamer Johnny Somali vows to revisit Comfort Women statue if TikTok bans his account, sparking outrage.

Controversial streamer Johnny Somali, real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael, has reignited outrage in South Korea by threatening to revisit the Comfort Women statue if TikTok bans his account.

The banned Kick streamer, infamous for his antics, previously sparked backlash for kissing the Statue of Peace, a monument memorializing South Korean victims of sexual slavery during World War II.

Johnny making more provocations on his TikTok - he cannot stop digging himself deeper https://t.co/4yqzGfjiee

— Legal Mindset (@TheLegalMindset) November 21, 2024

During a TikTok live on November 20, Somali stated, “If you ban me from TikTok, I’m going back to the statue tomorrow,” contradicting his earlier apology where he claimed his actions were a mistake and vowed to respect the monument. Legal Mindset, a YouTube lawyer, commented, “Johnny making more provocations – he cannot stop digging himself deeper.”

Somali’s behavior has led to numerous legal troubles in South Korea, including obstruction of business, bomb prank violations, and alleged drug use. He remains unable to leave the country while investigations and charges mount.

Despite facing significant backlash and a potential legal battle, Somali maintains confidence that he will avoid jail time and eventually return to the U.S. His continued provocations, however, suggest his troubles in South Korea are far from over.