First-generation internet broadcaster the late Daegwallyeong (real name Na Dong-hyun) has passed away for one year.
Daegwallyeong was found deceased at his home in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, around 8:40 a.m. on September 6 last year. He was 46 years old.
At the time, police responded to a report from an acquaintance stating that Daegwallyeong had not appeared for a scheduled meeting and could not be reached. No suicide note or signs of homicide were found at the scene, and the autopsy by the National Forensic Service confirmed the cause of death as cerebral hemorrhage.
It is reported that Daegwallyeong continued his activities until two days before his death, including attending the '2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week' and conducting live internet broadcasts.
At the funeral, his ex-wife and fellow YouTuber Yumdaeng (real name Lee Chae-won) served as the chief mourner and kept vigil at the wake. The couple married in 2015 and divorced by mutual agreement in 2023.
At that time, Yumdaeng paid tribute via social media, saying, "Although Daedo has left our side, the laughter and warm heart he left behind will remain in our memories for a long time."
Daegwallyeong began his personal broadcasts in 2010, showcasing various content centered on gaming. He gained popularity through a broadcasting style that avoided profanity and provocative expressions, earning him nicknames such as "Confucian broadcaster."
He later expanded his activities into the broader entertainment industry by appearing on various programs including JTBC's 'Online Life', MBC's 'Radio Star', Netflix's 'The Influencer', and tvN STORY's 'Find Super K'.
His YouTube channel had 1.46 million subscribers, and he is recognized as a figure who led the popularization of domestic internet broadcasting from an era when concepts like one-person media and creator were not yet familiar to the public.
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