Controversy is growing after YouTuber Sang-gi (Kwon Sang-hyuk), with 1.65 million subscribers, was arrested by police on suspicion of hit-and-run while driving under the influence. We've compiled everything from past backlighting incidents to girlfriend rumors and community reactions.

 

1. Who is Shanghai Qi? Profile of the 1.65 million YouTuber

 

Sang-Hyeok Kwon (real name: Sang-Hyeok Kwon, 33 years old) is a popular YouTuber who focuses on mukbang content and has 1.65 million subscribers. I started as an AfreecaTV BJ in 2018 and started operating a YouTube channel in earnest in 2019. A businessman who launched a French fries brand and operates about 30 stores nationwide. This is also true.

In the past 2 YouTube's backlighting controversy in 2020 He was caught up in the controversy, but after apologizing, he continued his activities and regained his popularity.

 

2. Suspicion of drunk driving and hit-and-run

Dawn of September 21, 2025, Charged with driving under the influence of alcohol for approximately 12 km from Gangnam-gu, Seoul to Songpa-gu He was arrested by the police while receiving the money.

 

▪️ Refused to stop when police asked him to, abandoned the vehicle and fled for about 300 meters

▪️ Refusing to take a breathalyzer test multiple times over a 20-minute period

▪️ Under investigation for alleged violation of the Road Traffic Act

 

Immediately after the report, the keyword “male in his 30s, YouTuber with 1.65 million subscribers” was mentioned, raising speculations that it was Shanghai. Shanghai deleted its SNS account without any explanation. I did it.

 

3. Past controversies and damage to image

 

Shanghai Qi has faced controversy in the past. During the 2020 backstage advertising controversy, the company was criticized for failing to properly indicate "contains advertisements" in some of its paid advertising videos, and subsequently issued an official apology.

This incident has once again brought the platform into the spotlight, and has dealt a significant blow to public trust, with the number of subscribers decreasing by about 10,000 in a single day.

 

4. Rumors about girlfriend

In some online communities, speculations about his girlfriend have spread, There is no official confirmation of this.
As of now, there has been no statement from the person himself or any media reports, so it is assumed to be an untrustworthy rumor.

 

5. Community and public response

On DC Inside, social media, and YouTube comments, the overwhelming consensus is that "drunk driving is unacceptable." Reactions such as "He failed to fulfill his public responsibilities," "His real name needs to be disclosed," and "I'll cancel my subscription" are continuing. This incident is expected to have a significant impact not only on his image as a YouTuber, but also on his credibility as a businessman.

 

 

 

📌 FAQ

Q1. Who is Shanghai?
A. My real name is Kwon Sang-hyeok, and I'm a mukbang YouTuber and businessman. My peak subscriber count was 1.65 million.

 

Q2. What is the core of this controversy?

A. The charge is that he refused to stop and fled the scene while driving under the influence of alcohol.

 

Q3. Is the girlfriend controversy true?
A. There are no confirmed facts as of now, and only speculation has been raised in the community.

 

Q4. Has the Shanghai flag been controversial in the past?
A. Yes, there is a precedent for an apology for the backlighting incident in 2020.

 

Q5. What is the public reaction?
A. Critical public opinion is strong, especially on DC Inside and social media, and the number of subscribers is decreasing and the image is being damaged.

 

 

The controversy surrounding the Shanghai incident has expanded beyond a simple drunk driving incident to include the responsibility of a YouTuber with widespread public influence. While it remains to be seen how this case will fare in the legal process, the trust of subscribers and the public has already been severely shaken.

 

 

 

 

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