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Korean Streaming Pioneer ‘Great Library’ Found Dead at Seoul Home

Police plan an autopsy following an initial finding of no foul play or suicide.

Overview

  • Na Dong-hyeon was discovered at his Gwangjin District residence around 8:40 a.m. after an acquaintance reported him missing.
  • Investigators found no suicide note or signs of violence, and the probe into the cause of death is ongoing.
  • The veteran creator, active across AfreecaTV, Twitch, Chzzk and YouTube, built an audience of about 1.44 million subscribers on his Buzzbean11 channel.
  • He had livestreamed for several hours on Friday and appeared at Seoul Fashion Week in recent days, according to local reports.
  • As tributes grew online, some users targeted his ex-wife, YouTuber Yum-cast, with abusive comments, while a friend said the family suspects a stroke, which has not been confirmed.