The popular streamer iShowSpeed, surprisingly, said he was planning to be live from North Korea. The event occurred yesterday, May 13th, while the streamer was live streaming in South Korea. He told all of his subscribers: “Join my stream tomorrow. I’m going to North Korea. The stream is going to be at 5.30 pm Eastern. So, you can watch it in the UK … or what else? In Europe? 10.30 pm European time, you can watch it. That’s 6.30 local time.”
IShowSpeed alleged that he will be streaming in North Korea tomorrow PIC.TWITTER.COM/HNPAGPLDLX
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) MAY 13, 2024
However, such an announcement leads to speculation among his fans and the streaming community fans. North Korea widely monitors cyber-related activities, specifically during live events. Therefore, it sounds strange since YouTube, iShowSpeed’s streaming channel, gets blocked in the country. It emerges as a major question on how iShowSpeed would manage to stream his live show.
Speed is currently live in South Korea and announced he will be doing a livestream in North Korea tomorrow 💀 PIC.TWITTER.COM/MQOV3EIHP7
— Speedy Updates (@SpeedUpdates1) MAY 13, 2024
iShowSpeed, having recently hit 24 million subscribers on YouTube, has a history of adventurous trips and funny and unbelievable claims. Nonetheless, this plan sounds more extreme. Being a joker and a trooper seems impossible; however, we still need to establish whether he is pranking or is serious about it.
There are also news reports that North Korea would allow its borders for tourists for the first time in four years in 2024, but usually, such visits can take place solely in case one goes to this country as part of a tour led by North Korea’s officials or other authorities approved by them. How is iShowSpeed going to meet these restrictions?
This 19-year-old streamer has had a varied year. It may have seemed he signed a contract with Manchester United in Old Trafford or Logan Paul brought him to Wrestlemania. Just last year, he had the pleasure of wearing the huge Prime bottle costume and getting smashed into a table by Randy Orton.
There are limited examples of streamers visiting North Korea since the country has severe restrictions on internet and broadcasting. However, Lee Pyung, a refugee from North Korea, has started live streaming from South Korea since 2015. Over the years, he has shared his life and unique experiences with the audience.
While we all anticipate the outcome and more information about the stream, the fans and community remain suspended. Is iShowSpeed going to manage this daring venture? Only time will tell. The narrative will provide more detailed information about the stream.
