Because of issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Twitch streamer Jinnytty announced that she would be leaving the United States to return to Korea in a stream on February 5.

Jinnytty started her channel in November 2017 and has since accrued over 500,000 followers, regularly streaming Just Chatting sessions. Jinny and another streamer, Yugwha0901, came from Korea in early 2020 with the intention of traveling around the States. The two were able to make it to a few big cities including Austin and San Francisco before the pandemic flared and the country began major lockdown procedures. Since then, Jinny has been staying with Twitch streamer EsfandTV in Austin, Texas where the pair have been making a ton of chaotic content together.

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But on February 5th, Jinny announced that she would be leaving Texas and returning to Korea in the midst of the pandemic. There are several reasons for this decision, Jinnytty explains, one of which is because she and her brother didn't come to the States to be inside all the time. Rather, they came with the intention to travel and do road trips around the country.

In comparison, as a country, Korea has handled COVID-19 quite differently from the United States. The government has implemented strict lockdown procedures country-wide, including mask-wearing and social distancing but also limiting who comes and goes from Korea's borders, firm 2-week quarantine periods, and required daily self-reporting of symptoms. It may sound stringent, but it's resulted in most of Korea's attractions such as bars, restaurants, and even nightclubs staying open, a stark contrast to more populous cities in the States.

But pandemic-related problems aren't the only cause to Jinny returning to Korea. The Twitch streamer came to the States as a tourist and doesn't have a work visa, so she needs to leave soon anyway. "I plan to come back in the summer, so I was gonna leave anyway by the end of February so that I can come back in summer, right?"

Finally, during her Just Chatting session, Jinny explains that she doesn't want to be a "burden" on Esfand, but adds "it's not like I'm leaving forever. I'm coming back whenever things are better," before getting emotional on stream. But her viewers were very supportive of her, reassuring her that she's not a burden, but the heartfelt messages make Jinny cry even more.

"There's nothing I could do," Jinny summarizes the situation. "I mean, all things considered, I think this is the best way."

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