Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang appears in court as witness in GooJeYeok trial

YouTuber Tzuyang appeared in court on Friday to testify in the trial of Lee Jun-hee, also known by his YouTube user name GooJeYeok, who is accused of intimidation, coercion and extortion.

2024-11-16

Korean YouTuber arrested for latest assault on U.S. streamer Johnny Somali

A Korean YouTuber was arrested by police on Thursday after assaulting Johnny Somali, a U.S. YouTuber known for his provocative content.

2024-10-31

YouTuber Johnny Somali faces police probe in Korea over assault and drug use allegations

A complaint has been filed against Johnny Somali, a U.S. YouTuber known for his provocative content, including his recent activities in Korea, prompting a police investigation.

2024-10-31

YouTuber Johnny Somali gets decked after disrespecting 'comfort women' statue

American YouTuber Johnny Somali, who sparked controversy for bizarre antics like kissing the Statue of Peace, was assaulted by a passerby during a live broadcast.

2024-10-27

YouTuber Tzuyang to come back after a three-month break

YouTuber Tzuyang made a comeback on Friday, three months after revealing that she had been exploited and tortured by her ex-boyfriend, promising to resume her well-known mukbang content.

2024-10-05

Driver dies in car crash while fleeing YouTuber

A man in his 30s fleeing from a YouTuber tracking suspected drunk drivers died after crashing into a trailer in Gwangju.

2024-09-24

YouTuber under fire for siding with K-pop star accused of bullying bandmate

YouTuber Kwaktube has come under fire for allegedly siding with Lee Na-eun, a member of now-defunct girl group April accused of bullying her former bandmate, in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel on Monday.

2024-09-17

YouTuber Sojang fined 10 million won for defaming Kang Daniel

YouTuber Sojang, infamous for her derogatory videos about K-pop stars, has been sentenced to a 10 million won ($7,460) fine on Wednesday for defamation of singer Kang Daniel.

2024-09-11

Attorney indicted for allegedly leaking info, blackmailing mukbang star Tzuyang

Prosecutors on Wednesday indicted and detained an attorney accused of leaking private information about mukbang (eating show) YouTube star Tzuyang and extorting tens of millions of won through blackmail.

2024-08-28

Police order travel ban for YouTuber and medical staff involved in abortion of 36-week-old fetus

Police imposed a travel ban on a YouTuber who posted a controversial video documenting her abortion of a 36-week-old fetus.

2024-08-27