Backlash Spreads Against Park Wi… Controversy Over KTX Accident CCTV, 'Satan' Expression, and School Violence Allegations

While YouTuber Park Wi is embroiled in a so-called 'public interest sniping' controversy after releasing CCTV footage of a KTX fall accident, unverified allegations of school violence from his school days have also been raised online. The aftermath continues as individuals claiming to be Park Wi's classmates step forward to refute these claims.

On the 21st, Park Wi released a video titled 'The Reason for Releasing the CCTV Footage' through his YouTube channel 'We Miracle,' stating that he suffered a fall accident while disembarking from a KTX after traveling for a lecture on the 14th. However, following the release of the video, some criticized him, arguing that it was excessive for Park Wi to release CCTV footage showing the accident and raise the issue in a strong tone, even though the social service agent who was helping at the time had apologized. As the controversy grew, Park Wi deleted the CCTV footage and posted an apology.

Amidst this, the posts Park Wi uploaded to social media immediately after the accident have been re-examined. On the 28th, the YouTube channel 'Entertainment President Lee Jin-ho' released a video covering Park Wi's social media posts following the KTX fall accident. Lee Jin-ho reported that about four hours after the accident occurred, Park Wi posted a selfie on his social media story, and the photo contained the phrase 'WE vs SATAN.' Lee Jin-ho remarked, "Personally, the phrase is chilling," adding, "I do not know who 'Satan' refers to at a point in time after the accident occurred. We cannot know if it refers to the social service agent, a Korail employee, or if he used the expression 'Satan' without any specific meaning."

The controversy did not stop there. While critical comments continue to pour into Park Wi's YouTube channel 'We Miracle,' some netizens claiming to be Park Wi's classmates from his school days raised allegations regarding school violence and juvenile detention. However, they did not provide objective evidence or specific data to support these claims. Conversely, netizens who identified themselves as classmates from Yongsan High School strongly denied the allegations. One netizen claimed, "I am a classmate who even visited him in the hospital when Park Wi suffered his quadriplegia accident," asserting, "Park Wi is a friend who is completely far from school violence or bullying." They continued to defend him, saying, "About 40 classmates from Yongsan High School visited him in the hospital at that time," and "It is true that he is a friend with a positive and kind mindset."

Previously, after deleting the CCTV footage, Park Wi apologized, saying, "I only thought negatively about a mistake that occurred in the process of trying to help me better," and "My method of delivery was immature and my thinking was short-sighted." However, the repercussions continue even after the controversy. The number of subscribers to Park Wi's YouTube channel has decreased from 1.01 million to the 960,000 range, and he has expressed his intention to step down from his position as an ambassador for Seoul National University.

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