Korean retail and institutional investors say they are facing major financial stress following a sharp downturn in AI-linked technology shares, with particular focus on Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Multiple outlets report that stock declines tied to the AI trade have translated into large, rapid losses for investors holding these companies’ shares. The reports describe the impact as widespread, noting that “millions” of investors are affected and that losses are described as unprecedented by investors and commentators. The coverage attributes the sell-off to a broader reassessment of the AI bubble thesis, following a period when expectations for AI-related demand supported higher valuations for major memory and semiconductor firms. As the share prices fall, investors express anxiety about the consequences for their personal finances and investment plans. While the articles differ in phrasing, they converge on the same central points: the market downturn is linked to Samsung and SK Hynix, the losses are significant in scale, and investor stress is a prominent outcome of the sell-off.