A shocking incident involving a popular Korean gaming YouTuber, SUTAK (Go Jin Ho, 31), has left fans and the public in disbelief.
On October 26, 2025, SUTAK was kidnapped and brutally assaulted by two men in Incheon, suffering serious injuries.
The attack occurred in an underground parking lot of an apartment complex, and police are now investigating the case.
Details of the Assault
According to reports from Crime Chief, the attack happened around 10:40 PM. SUTAK was abducted and physically assaulted by two men in their 20s and 30s. The attack lasted approximately two hours, during which SUTAK sustained:
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An orbital blowout fracture
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Multiple contusions
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A broken ring finger
The suspects, including a man referred to as ‘A’, had a prior business relationship with SUTAK. ‘A’ was a used car dealer, and SUTAK was a customer.
Issues arose after SUTAK entrusted his car to ‘A’, receiving penalty notices and unpaid toll bills, which led him to seek clarification from the dealer.
Sequence of Events Leading to the Attack
Initially, on October 19, the suspect sent SUTAK an address to meet regarding the dispute, instructing him to “come get your money.” When SUTAK discovered the location was in the middle of a mountain, he refused.
The meeting place was later changed to an apartment parking lot, where the violent assault eventually occurred.
SUTAK had already filed a police report before the meeting, expressing concerns about his safety. Despite the warning, the assault proceeded.
The Nature of the Attack
SUTAK’s legal representative described the harrowing incident:
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One suspect drove the car while the other repeatedly punched SUTAK in the face from the back seat
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They threatened him, saying things like, “It’d be easier to just kill you. It’s better to kill you, sell your organs, and run away.”
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Upon learning that SUTAK only had a few tens of millions of KRW, the attackers replied, “Then you deserve to die for that amount.”
During the attack, SUTAK remained in his car, sensing danger. When he called 112 (emergency hotline), the suspects attempted to strangle him with a rope.
Police Action and Arrests
Following the assault, the Incheon Yeonsu Police conducted an investigation and arrested the suspects in a remote mountain area in South Chungcheong Province, approximately 200 kilometers from SUTAK’s residence.
The suspects are now facing charges including attempted murder and other related offenses.
SUTAK’s Career and Public Reaction
SUTAK has been active as a streamer since 2013, initially on AfreecaTV, and launched his YouTube channel in October 2014, which currently boasts around one million subscribers.
He is primarily known for his gaming content and has a dedicated fanbase.
Following the incident, his agency, Sandbox Network, released a statement:
“SUTAK is hospitalized and awaiting surgery. He is focusing on treatment and recovery. He wanted us to tell his fans that he’s sorry for causing them concern due to this incident.”
Fans have expressed shock and support across social media, sharing messages wishing for his speedy recovery and condemning the violent attack.
