Police are investigating the circumstances after YouTuber Bae In-gyu, who ran the YouTube channel 'New Men's Solidarity,' was found dead at his home in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. Based on the absence of signs of forced entry, police presume that the deceased died after falling. Bae In-gyu had previously been punished for drug use and had revealed that he had recently been receiving rehabilitation treatment due to the Death of his mother and psychological distress. Upon hearing the news of the sudden Death, YouTuber Gogi Namja, who had a past conflict with the deceased, expressed his condolences and urged people to stop mocking and speculating about him.
YouTuber Bae In-gyu Passes Away at 36
Bae In-gyu, the 36-year-old operator of the 710,000-subscriber YouTube channel 'New Men's Solidarity,' was found dead at his home in Incheon on August 5. Local police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, noting no signs of foul play or forced entry at the scene.
Public Controversies and Legal History
Bae was a polarizing figure known for his political activism, including a 2023 conviction for property damage following an incident at Ewha Womans University. He also publicly addressed his struggles with drug addiction and mental health, stating in late 2024 that he had sought treatment and was committed to rehabilitation.