韓国の人気ユーチューバー　４年にわたる元恋人からの暴行を告白　by榊淳司

Summary

The video discusses a shocking confession from a popular South Korean YouTuber, who reveals being abused and threatened by her ex-boyfriend over four years. Despite growing her channel to over 10 million subscribers, she was exploited financially, receiving almost none of the revenue. The situation is further complicated by allegations of sexual violence, threats, and physical abuse, ultimately leading to a legal battle. The video highlights the stark differences between South Korean and Japanese perspectives on domestic violence, where such acts are seen as more normalized in South Korea, contrasting with Japan's strong stance against it.

Takeaways

• 😀 The transcript starts with a casual greeting and brief updates about the financial market, including the Nikkei Index, USD/JPY exchange rate, and crude oil futures.
• 😀 A popular South Korean YouTuber, with over 10 million subscribers, shared a troubling story about being abused and threatened by her ex-boyfriend for four years.
• 😀 The YouTuber, known as 'Tsuya,' revealed that she was physically assaulted and threatened during her relationship with her ex, including an incident where he spread embarrassing videos of her.
• 😀 Despite her success, Tsuya faced significant financial exploitation, with her ex taking control of her earnings and depriving her of her YouTube revenue, which amounted to about 4 billion yen.
• 😀 Tsuya's ex-partner also forced her to work at his business and took all her earnings, leading to her decision to start a YouTube channel.
• 😀 After gaining popularity, Tsuya was subjected to further exploitation, including an abusive contract with her agency that allowed the ex to take a large share of her earnings.
• 😀 Tsuya revealed that her ex threatened her employees and spread false rumors about her to other YouTubers, prompting her to take legal action.
• 😀 Tsuya's lawyer confirmed there was substantial evidence, including photos of injuries and threatening messages, supporting her claims of abuse and exploitation.
• 😀 The ex was eventually criminally charged with sexual assault, threats, and other crimes, but the investigation ended when he tragically took his own life.
• 😀 The transcript reflects on cultural differences between South Korea and Japan, particularly regarding domestic violence, noting that while such violence exists in both countries, it is more normalized in South Korea.

Q & A

Who is the main subject of the transcript and what was their situation?

The main subject of the transcript is a popular South Korean YouTuber named 'Tsuya'. She revealed that for four years, she suffered from physical abuse and threats by her former boyfriend. She also mentioned that she was deprived of her YouTube earnings during this time, losing at least 4 billion Korean Won (around 40 million yen).

How many people are there in South Korea, and what is significant about Tsuya's YouTube following?

South Korea has a population of about 50 million people. Tsuya has over 10 million subscribers, which means about 1 in 5 people in South Korea are subscribed to her channel, a remarkable feat considering there are no similar YouTubers with such large followings in Japan.

What was Tsuya's situation with her former boyfriend and how did it impact her?

Tsuya's former boyfriend was abusive and controlling. He forced her to work in degrading jobs, took all of her earnings, and used threats and violence to manipulate her. When she tried to distance herself from him, he spread videos and images of her, including one where she was physically assaulted.

What legal actions did Tsuya take, and what was the outcome?

Tsuya pressed charges against her former boyfriend for sexual assault, threats, and physical violence. However, the case ended after the boyfriend tragically took his own life, leaving the police investigation unresolved.

How does the situation in South Korea regarding domestic violence differ from Japan?

In South Korea, domestic violence and abuse in relationships are reportedly more commonplace, with a cultural acceptance of men abusing women. This contrasts with Japan, where domestic violence is frowned upon, and it is less accepted in society.

How was Tsuya’s YouTube career affected by her relationship with her former boyfriend?

Despite her increasing success on YouTube, Tsuya's abusive relationship led her to not receive the revenue from her channel. Her ex-boyfriend had also forced her into a problematic contract with her agency, leaving her with very little financial gain from her content.

What other forms of abuse did Tsuya suffer from her former boyfriend?

Tsuya experienced both physical and emotional abuse. Her ex-boyfriend would also manipulate her by sending threatening messages to her acquaintances and spreading false rumors about her, which further isolated her.

What is the cultural difference mentioned regarding men being victims of domestic violence?

The transcript discusses a cultural difference where in Japan, it is rare for men to be abused by women. However, in South Korea, the notion that women are the victims of domestic violence is more normalized, and the situation is treated with less concern compared to Japan.

What is the significance of the number of views or subscribers for Tsuya?

Tsuya’s YouTube channel’s success is significant not just because of her massive following of over 10 million subscribers, but also because it highlights the immense reach she had in South Korea, where she became a prominent figure in the online community.

What was the public's reaction to Tsuya's disclosure about the abuse she suffered?

While Tsuya's disclosure gained significant attention, the reaction in South Korea was reportedly less sensationalized compared to how such an issue would be handled in Japan. The speaker notes that such abuse is somewhat accepted as a societal norm in South Korea, particularly in relationships.