Korean YouTuber hospitalized after being kidnapped and assaulted over unpaid debt

Popular gaming YouTuber Sutak is in the hospital and needs surgery after being kidnapped and attacked. Sandbox Network announced the incident in a post on his YouTube channel on October 29th.

Sandbox has confirmed that the individual recently mentioned in news reports is Sutak, and he is currently receiving medical care. The agency is providing support for his recovery and is also helping with any necessary legal processes.

Police in Incheon Yeonsu are investigating an attack on a YouTuber in his 30s. Two men, aged between 20 and 30, are suspected of assaulting him in an underground parking garage on October 26th due to an outstanding debt. Authorities say the men then drove the victim to Geumsan County in South Chungcheong Province.

He last posted a video in early October, featuring gameplay of Little Nightmares 3. The creator doesn’t show their face in the videos.

Police request arrest warrants on attempted murder charges

Police were contacted by the victim before the incident because he was worried about his safety. Officers then used vehicle tracking and security camera footage to find and arrest the suspects around 2:30 a.m. on October 27th. The victim suffered facial injuries, but they were not considered life-threatening, according to police reports.

Initial news reports identified the victim as a well-known game creator with a large following – over a million subscribers – and this sparked rumors about Sutak’s possible connection. Sandbox subsequently verified these details.

The agency is focusing on the creator’s well-being and will assist with any legal actions stemming from the incident. Police are seeking arrest warrants for the suspects, accusing them of attempted murder, and the investigation is still ongoing.

In July, South Korean YouTuber Lee Jun-hee received a three-year prison sentence for allegedly blackmailing another influencer out of a large sum of money – reportedly tens of millions of won.

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2025-10-29 19:18