From lying about her Japanese residency to the girls' bar scandal and the e-book refund controversy, YouTuber Tokyo Kyu-chan, with 180,000 subscribers, we've compiled the full story, along with DC Inside's reaction. If you're curious about the full story, check it out now!

1. Pretending to live in Japan? Controversy over deceiving subscribers.

Tokyo Kyu-chan is a Japanese culture YouTuber who has amassed around 180,000 subscribers.

 

However, he recently admitted that he had been producing content as if he were still a resident of Japan, despite having returned to Korea a year and a half ago.

 

Since I uploaded Instagram stories with a Japanese background every day and uploaded vlogs like a local Japanese person, the fans felt a huge sense of betrayal.

2. Apology and statement, but lacking sincerity?

At first, he uploaded an apology video, but his smiling attitude and careless remarks only increased the discontent. 

 

 

Afterwards, a second apology was issued, "If you keep scratching, I'll sue you." As the statement containing the nuance of "is" spread through the community, doubts about its authenticity grew. In the end, Criticism followed, saying, "This is not an apology, but a threat."

3. E-book refund controversy

The bigger problem is Tokyo Kyu-chan The point is that they sold e-books while pretending to be Japanese residents.

 

Because I trusted the local experience in Japan Many subscribers had purchased the book, but as the false information was revealed, refund requests skyrocketed.

 

But he "I wrote a book based on my 10 years of experience in Japan. Why should I get a refund?" He strongly refuted the claim, sparking controversy.

 

Experts have even suggested that this could be a case of consumer deception due to false claims and could be subject to investigation by the Fair Trade Commission.

4. Even suspicions of working at a girls' bar?

Recently, the former Tokyo Kyu-chan in Japan Suspicions have been raised that she worked at 'Girls Bar'.

 

 

Some netizens "They used to trick young girls into sending them as substitute workers." He even left behind specific revelations.

 

'A foreign woman who survived in Japan with integrity' The situation is even more shocking for fans because it is the complete opposite of the image.

 

There has been no official explanation from the company regarding this matter yet.

5. DC Inside's response is cold.

On DC Inside There were many cynical responses such as, "If you apologize, they'll bite you more" and "It's better to ignore them." 

 

Also, comparing with other YouTubers who received visas through YouTube in Japan, “Gyu-jjang can’t even provide proper information or tourism content.” “I doubt your Japanese skills even though you lived here for 10 years.” The criticism continued.

 

 

There were some comments defending the appearance, but the overall atmosphere was very negative.

 

6. Future Prospects

Looking at the current situation, Tokyo Kyu-chan is simple Beyond the controversy over the 'lie about living in Japan', trust was greatly lost as the e-book refund issue and the Girls' Bar suspicions overlapped.

 

Despite two apologies, the criticism that they lack sincerity continues to persist, making it difficult to regain subscribers.

 

Q&A

 

Q. Why is Tokyo Kyu-chan controversial?
A. Because it was revealed that he had been producing content and e-books while pretending to reside in Japan.

 

Q. Can I get a refund for an e-book?
A. I have drawn the line that I have no intention of getting a refund, but some experts say that legally, it is possible to raise an issue due to false claims.

 

Q. Are the Girls Bar suspicions true?
A. Currently, it is at the level of netizen reports, and there has been no clear explanation from the person himself.

 

Q. What is the reaction on DC Inside?
A. Most of the responses are negative, with many saying things like, “Ignoring is better than apologizing,” and “I even question my Japanese skills.”

 

 

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