The Johnny Somali South Korea Hunt Down controversy centers on the provocative actions of American streamer Ramsey Khalid Ismael during his 2024 trip to Seoul. After several incidents involving the harassment of locals and the disrespecting of the 'Statue of Peace,' a symbol of wartime victims, the South Korean public and local YouTubers began a coordinated effort to locate and confront him. This 'hunt down' became a massive viral event, resulting in several physical altercations and his eventual detention by authorities. The meme is used to discuss internet accountability, 'main character syndrome' in streaming, and the cultural clash between provocative influencers and the local populations they harass.