Korean streamer murdered after arguing with VIP viewer who donated $70,000 to her

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A South Korean streamer was found dead, and police have arrested one of her viewers in connection with her murder. The viewer had donated a large sum of money – tens of thousands of dollars – to the streamer prior to the incident.

TikToker and livestreamer Yoon Ji-ah, who had over 300,000 followers, was found dead on a mountain in Muju County on September 11th. She had bruises and appeared to have been strangled. Investigators think she was killed around 30 minutes after finishing her last livestream.

Choi, a man in his 50s, was a long-time donor to the organization, giving around $70,000 (100 million won) under the name ‘Black Cat.’ He claimed to be the CEO of an IT company, but it was later discovered he was heavily in debt and had lost his home to foreclosure.

Choi reportedly gained Yoon’s trust and convinced him to go into business together by becoming a major donor to her live streams. However, Yoon had recently been trying to end the partnership, allegedly feeling overwhelmed by Choi’s controlling nature and relentless demands.

Viewer confesses to killing streamer over business dispute

Security camera footage shows Choi pleading with Yoon on her knees just before the attack. Investigators determined the incident happened around 3:27 p.m., when Yoon was forcibly pulled back into her car. The medical examiner confirmed she died from a lack of oxygen due to pressure on her neck.

Following the murder, Choi attempted to evade police by carrying a suitcase and making several stops to mislead them. He eventually left Yoon’s body in the mountains and was arrested twelve hours later. Initially, he claimed he hadn’t killed the streamer, but he confessed once the body was discovered.

This incident has deeply impacted the Korean streaming world and brought renewed attention to the dangers of one-sided, obsessive fan relationships potentially leading to violence.

It’s honestly terrifying, but this isn’t the first time something like this has happened. I remember hearing earlier this year about a streamer in Japan who was actually attacked – stabbed, while he was live streaming in Tokyo to over 6,000 viewers. It was a really shocking case, and it’s definitely made me think about the risks streamers face.

The story received widespread international attention, and some prominent streamers, including QTCinderella, expressed concern and even considered not attending TwitchCon 2025, worried that a similar incident might occur.

So far, major creators such as Asmongold, Hasan, and Valkyrae have dropped out of the event.

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2025-10-08 20:48