The man in his 60s who died in the collapse at the demolition site of the Seosomun overpass in Seoul is known to be the father of a pharmacist YouTuber who drew attention after opening a pharmacy in Jeju and saying the business was struggling.
A, the operator of the pharmacist couple's YouTube channel "Yakbbu," said on the channel's community on the 27th that the father had died.
A said, "My father, whom I respected and loved more than anyone in the world, has passed away," and noted, "My father worked as the supervision team chief at the Seosomun overpass demolition site."
A added, "He was someone who would wake up at 5 a.m., pray for the family, and start the day," and wrote, "More than anyone I know, he was family-oriented, deeply responsible, and took pride in his work."
A said, "Thank you to everyone who offered condolences," adding, "It will be difficult to upload a video this week."
At about 2:30 p.m. on the 26th, part of a structure collapsed during demolition work at the Seosomun overpass site in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Three workers died and three were injured in the accident.
The couple drew attention by sharing on YouTube the difficulties they faced after opening a pharmacy in Jeju recently.
In a video released earlier this month, A said, "Including a key money payment of 360 million won, we effectively took over the pharmacy by 'going all in.'" However, A explained that just two months after opening, the hospital on an upper floor in the same building notified them it was closing, putting the business at risk.
At the time, A said, "I never heard before the takeover that the hospital would be leaving," adding, "We invested hundreds of millions of won, and we feel completely at a loss. I can't even cry."
The couple is reportedly pursuing legal action related to the hospital's closure.