[Summary] 'Yeohaeng-e Michida' Jo Jun-gi Finally Passes Away... 8 Days After Attempting Extreme Choice

A post uploaded on June 1 by Jo Jun-gi, the CEO of 'Yeohaeng-ui Michida,' who is at the center of controversy for distributing illegal sexual videos, implying an extreme choice on his Instagram. Photo by Jo Jun-gi, CEO of Yeohaeng-ui Michida, Instagram.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Jo Jun-gi, CEO of Yeohange Michida, who was transported to the hospital in an unconscious state after attempting an extreme act, was reported to have passed away on the 9th. It has been eight days since he was moved to the hospital.

CEO Jo operated the travel information channel 'Yeohange Michida' and became known through social network services (SNS) such as Instagram. However, recently, a scandal erupted when illegal sexual videos were uploaded to the official Yeohange Michida SNS account.

Earlier, on the 29th of last month, illegal sexual videos were mixed in with travel destination introduction posts on the 'Yeohange Michida' account. Subsequently, some raised suspicions that the videos might have been illegally filmed, and as the controversy intensified, CEO Jo announced his intention to resign from the position of CEO of 'Yeohange Michida' and expressed his willingness to take responsibility according to legal procedures.

Despite this, as the controversy escalated, on the morning of the 1st at around 11 a.m., CEO Jo posted on his Instagram account, "I no longer want to be a burden to anyone and am going to leave on my own path. Due to the COVID-19 situation, please hold the funeral with family only," implying an extreme choice.

He wrote, "I am so sorry to everyone. To the crew, friends, and my most beloved family who are suffering and being insulted for no reason because of me," and added, "Since I will be selfish until the end, I would rather have you hate and resent me."

He also shared his feelings, saying, "Every day spent with you all was nothing short of perfect, it was my entire life and my sincerity," and "Thank you for always embracing and supporting this inadequate me. It breaks my heart to leave like this without even seeing your faces and only causing harm."

An official apology posted after the travel information channel 'Yeohaeng-e Michida' caused controversy by uploading illegal sexual videos on its official Instagram account. Photo by Yeohaeng-e Michida Instagram

He continued, "I hope the incident is judged solely on its own negligence. I wish no unnecessary causality or harm will occur."

Additionally, he said, "When the crew starts anew, please kindly offer much help and support," and posted a bank account number.

Later, CEO Jo was found in an unclear state of consciousness at a location in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Discovered by rescue workers who responded to a report from an acquaintance, CEO Jo received emergency treatment including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and was transported to the hospital for treatment but passed away on the 9th.

Meanwhile, until just before the pornography controversy broke out, 'Yeohange Michida' was the largest domestic travel information channel with 1.2 million Instagram followers and 410,000 YouTube channel subscribers.

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