Late Pyo Yerim Points Out YouTuber "I'm Not at Fault... Will Strictly Punish Defamation"

Pyo씨 Mentions YouTuber in Video Before Death

In the wake of Pyo Yerim, who exposed school violence, being found dead, YouTuber A, whom Pyo previously accused of "personally attacking me," released a statement saying, "I have done nothing wrong."

On the 10th, the same day news of Pyo's death was reported, A posted a statement on their channel, saying, "I pray for the deceased's soul," but also stated, "It seems she felt a sense of crisis during the legal dispute, but we have been the victims and have done nothing wrong."

They continued, "We will strictly deal with comments that defame by stating false facts, prank calls, and insulting remarks," emphasizing, "The truth you know may not be the truth. It could be harming someone with baseless falsehoods. Please be cautious."

On the 10th, 119 rescue workers are conducting a search at Seongjigok Reservoir. [Image source=Yonhap News, Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters]

According to the Busanjin Police Station and fire department in Busan, Pyo was found dead around 4:20 p.m. in Seongjigok Reservoir, Choeup-dong, Busanjin-gu. Earlier that day, at 12:57 p.m., a resident reported to 110 that a woman had fallen into the water, prompting rescue teams to conduct a search.

Pyo was found about three hours after the search began, already deceased. So far, no signs of homicide have been discovered.

On the same day, Pyo uploaded a video titled "Will, Please Stop Now, I Want to Be at Peace" on her YouTube channel. In the video, she mentioned YouTuber A.

Pyo said, "YouTuber A targets me, personally attacking me anonymously through multiple accounts and engaging in what is commonly called 'shaming.' They go beyond limits, claiming my school violence is false. They say I stalked the accused and call me a 'gold digger.' I no longer have the strength to endure this pain. There is nothing left for me to continue living for."

Meanwhile, since January, Pyo had revealed on YouTube and other platforms that she was bullied by classmates throughout 12 years of elementary, middle, and high school. Her story drew attention for its similarity to the Netflix drama 'The Glory,' earning her the nickname "the real-life protagonist of The Glory." However, some perpetrators denied Pyo's allegations of school violence, reportedly sending her certified letters demanding she post an apology.

Pyo also engaged in activities to abolish the statute of limitations on school violence, including filing a national petition in solidarity with school violence victims nationwide.

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