'Sunsu Image' Popular 'Naneun Solo' Sangcheol, Political YouTuber... Revelations Cause Huge Controversy

"Most Content Pro-China, Anti-US," Claims
Sangcheol: "Not Ashamed of My Political Views"
"Plan to Resume (YouTube) Later"

Popular entertainment program SBS's "I Am Solo" Season 16 contestant Sangcheol has drawn attention amid claims that he once operated a political YouTube channel. Sangcheol initially denied the allegations but soon admitted to them.

On the 12th, a post titled "If Sangcheol's past actions are exposed, it will cause a big stir in many ways" was uploaded on a well-known online community. The netizen who posted the message claimed, "Sangcheol was the faceless YouTuber 'Pokryeol Review' who occasionally uploaded videos for several years," adding, "He started by posting game reviews but later turned it into a political current affairs channel."

He explained, "The YouTube Sangcheol talks a lot, swears, raises his voice, and seems angry to the point where you wonder if he is the same Sangcheol from TV," and "Most of the videos on the YouTube channel operated by Sangcheol are pro-China, anti-America, and self-critical of his own country."

SBS I Am Solo Season 16 Contestant Sangcheol Photo by SBS

He further criticized, "While criticizing the United States, he himself lives in the U.S. and cannot give up the advantages of citizenship," calling him "a master of dissociation who has no intention of immigrating to China."

As the post spread online and the controversy grew, Sangcheol posted a message denying the claims, saying, "I like President Yoon Seok-yeol. I am a fan of Minister Han Dong-hoon." However, as the controversy did not subside, he wrote a lengthy explanation on social media admitting that he was indeed the YouTuber in question.

Sangcheol emphasized, "I disliked the noise and couldn't understand why political leanings should be something to be ashamed of, so I pretended not to know," adding, "I discussed various topics in depth on YouTube. I believe the thoughts I shared were beneficial to many people."

He also added that once his current filming for the show is finished, "I plan to do (political YouTube) again next time."

Meanwhile, Sangcheol is currently appearing on SBS's "I Am Solo" Season 16. The program features ordinary people who have been single for a long time and connects them.

Season 16 is a so-called "Dolsing (returned single)" special. Sangcheol was initially criticized for remarks such as "It seems strange for a man to enter the kitchen," but later received positive reviews from viewers for showing loyalty toward female contestants and presenting a likable image.

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