YouTuber Park Seung-hyun dies aged 35 after suffering ‘health’ issues

Bodybuilding star Park Seung-hyun, who had over 830, 000 subscribers on YouTube, has died at the age of 35, it has been announced on social media.

The bodybuilder, who rose in popularity after he exposed steroid abuse in the bodybuilding industry, passed due to “health reasons”, according to the post which featured a framed photo of Seung-hyun surrounded by flowers.

“At 3.51pm on January 5, my younger brother Seung-hyun passed away due to health reasons”, the post said. We won’t be able to accommodate visitors to the memorial hall because our parents are deeply sorry. Please ask that you grant him a peaceful rest in your hearts. His family have not shared any more information about Seung-hyun’s death.

He shared his struggles in a video he posted online three months ago after lying for months on social media. “I have been battling depression and receiving psychiatric treatment, ‘ Seung-hyun said”. Due to my inability to continue my YouTube activities, financial issues have arisen. I feel lonely even though I shouldn’t. I’ll find a way to go back to myself and travel back someday.

He also claimed that he had gotten fat from playing video games at home with his mother and ordering food from the house he shared with her. He also shared a screenshot of his Instagram account showing a drop in his following.

In 2019, Seung-hyun gained notoriety after exposing the widespread abuse of steroids and its misuse in the bodybuilding industry. He voluntarily reported his own violations to the authorities as part of a movement aimed at raising awareness of the risks of illegal drug use in sports. He acknowledged that he frequently abused drugs and was given a suspended sentence.

In recent weeks, Seung-hyun did return to post on YouTube, and uploaded his final fitness video just six days before he died, garnering 760, 000 views. His fans rushed to add their condolences to the post on hearing of his death, with one writing:” Rest in peace. I’m hoping the sky makes you happy. “Another added:” May his soul rest in peace. Many of his followers described him as a “role model,” and others described his motivation for fitness through his fitness videos.

” I laughed while watching, and I exercised hard while watching him. I may not see you again but you were my best role model, “wrote one, while another said:” Feeling very sad. I’ve always backed you, and as a result, I enjoyed watching shorts and watching exercise videos. I’ll remember and watch this video whenever I miss you. Rest in peace. “

Source: Mirror