Comedian Kim Sook delivered a blunt reality check to campers who ignore basic etiquette.
On the 19th, Kim Sook uploaded a video to her YouTube channel sharing essential tips and must-have items for beginner campers. Before diving into camping gear, the seasoned camper emphasized, “The most important thing at a campsite is manners,” stressing that there are basic rules everyone should follow.
She first addressed campsite quiet hours. “Campsites don’t have much space between sites, and nights are extremely quiet,” she explained. “Some people come just to drink, and once they lose control, their voices get louder. That’s clearly a nuisance.” She added firmly, “A campsite is a public space. Please follow the rules.”
Kim Sook also issued a strong warning about excessive public displays of affection, which often occur at campsites. “Tents aren’t soundproof—they’re just fabric,” she said. “What kind of sounds do you think fabric can block? On a quiet night, you can even hear snoring.” Drawing laughs, she added, “If you’re going to be affectionate in that space, you should honestly go to a motel.” She followed up with a reality check: “If people give you strange looks the next morning, assume everyone heard everything.”
She then highlighted safety concerns. “Some people fall asleep after drinking and leave food out,” she warned. “You have to clean up. Wild animals can come down—there’s no way to know what might show up.” She stressed the importance of sealing food in coolers to block odors and keeping the area around the tent clean.
As a winter camping hazard, she pointed to heaters and stoves. Using a wood-burning stove as an example, she said, “People don’t realize how hot the stovepipe gets. Touch it without thinking, and you’ll get burned instantly.” She recalled a past camping trip where a friend’s clothes caught fire, causing damage worth millions of won, and urged campers to stay alert.
Kim Sook concluded with what she called the golden rule of camping: “The best camping manners are leaving as if you were never there.” She added, “Always take your trash and food waste with you. Never dump anything in nature.”