The sudden death of first-generation YouTuber Daedoseogwan (real name Na Dong-hyun) has brought shock and sadness, while arrows of criticism seem to be turning toward his ex-wife Yumdang, from whom he amicably divorced two years ago. While a wave of condolences has swept in, malicious comments have poured in excessively, transforming the memorial for the deceased into a chaotic scene of criticism and controversy.
▲ Daedoseogwan, sudden sad news… a special connection with 'ex-wife' Yumdang
On the 6th, Daedoseogwan was found dead at his home in Gwangjin District. It is reported that no suicide note or signs of foul play were discovered.
As a first-generation YouTuber with 1.45 million subscribers, Daedoseogwan was married to Yumdang in 2015 and maintained an eight-year marriage. As a first-time groom, Daedoseogwan warmly accepted Yumdang's son from her previous marriage into the family, which garnered considerable attention.
However, they amicably agreed to divorce in 2023, stating that "we may be better as friends." At that time, they revealed they would continue to meet and keep in touch like friends after the divorce. In fact, even after their separation, they cheered for each other's endeavors and only showed good appearances to their fans, making this sad news even more shocking for everyone.
▲ Yumdang's social media turned into chaos with 'condolences' and 'malicious comments'… 'secondary harm' hindering the memorial
After the news of Daedoseogwan's death broke, many fans expressed their sorrow by leaving messages of comfort on Yumdang's social media. Comments expressing warmth followed, such as, "Yumdang, I hope you don't feel too overwhelmed," and "Don't blame yourself too much or feel too distressed about what happened."
On the other hand, some internet users began to shower Yumdang with malicious comments, using the fact that the two divorced two years ago as an excuse to shift blame onto her. Their indiscriminate accusations quickly turned the memorial space into a chaotic scene of slander and controversy.
▲ The 'arrows of criticism' even obstructing the memorial for the deceased
The malicious comments directed at Yumdang after Daedoseogwan's death are hindering a genuine memorial for the deceased. Their actions constitute secondary harm that damages the honor of the deceased and inflicts great pain on the bereaved. Fans are urging Yumdang to take legal action, stating that "the criticism based on the deceased, unrelated to personal matters, goes beyond the line," thus raising concerns.
The sentiment of memorializing a person who has passed away is being overshadowed by another form of violence known as malicious comments. It is time for everyone to reflect on the meaning of memorialization and listen to the sentiments of those honoring the deceased.
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