KIS Cafe in Hayes Valley is closing amid backlash from a viral TikTok incident involving influencer Karla B. She claims chef Luke Sung dismissed her due to her low follower count of 15,000 during a 'collab' visit, leading to a confrontation. The incident escalated when she shared her embarrassing experience in a viral video, which resulted in KIS Cafe receiving a flood of one-star Yelp reviews. The controversy highlights tensions between restaurant staff and influencers, emphasizing the impact of social media on businesses.
Karla B, who has 15,000 followers, faced humiliation after being dismissed by chef Luke Sung at KIS Cafe, leading to a viral backlash and closure of the restaurant.
The influencer felt dismissed and humiliated publicly, as her viral TikTok post about the incident triggered numerous negative reviews on Yelp, significantly harming the restaurant's reputation.
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