South Korean YouTuber Park Wi has seen his subscriber count fall below one million, according to 연합뉴스TV. The drop follows a wave of public criticism over a video he posted showing a fall on a KTX train, which many viewed as an attack on public interest.
The backlash continued even after Park issued an apology, multiple South Korean outlets report. 연합뉴스TV and other news sources, including 스포츠경향 and 뉴시스, confirmed the subscriber decline on Monday, August 24, 2026.
The controversy stems from a video that critics said unfairly targeted public infrastructure or services. The exact content of the video and the nature of the "public interest" criticism are not detailed in the available reporting. However, the reaction was swift and severe enough to push Park's channel below the one-million-subscriber mark, a significant milestone for any creator.
In a separate development, Nazareth University in South Korea has removed a promotional post for a lecture featuring Park, according to a report from v.daum.net. The university said it is still discussing whether the event will proceed as planned.
Park's apology did not appear to stem the tide of subscriber losses. The sustained decline suggests that audience trust was not easily restored, despite his public statement.
The situation remains fluid. The key question now is whether Park can recover his subscriber base, or if the fallout from the video will have a lasting impact on his channel's growth and future partnerships.
