How far will the backlash against Park Wi go.. From 'Satan' remarks right after KTX accident to allegations of school violence [Comprehensive]

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YouTuber Park Wi sparked controversy over so-called "public interest sniping" after releasing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the time of his KTX fall accident, while unverified allegations of school violence during his school days also emerged online. In response, individuals claiming to be Park Wi's former classmates have begun refuting these claims directly, leading to a series of aftershocks.

On the 21st, Park Wi released a video titled "Reason for Releasing CCTV Footage" through his YouTube channel 'Wi Miracle', stating that he suffered a fall accident while disembarking from a KTX train on the 14th after using it for a lecture.

However, following the release of the footage, some criticized Park Wi as excessive for releasing the CCTV video showing the accident scene and raising the issue in a strong tone, even though the social service personnel who had assisted him at the time had already apologized.

As the controversy grew, Park Wi deleted the CCTV footage and posted an apology statement. Meanwhile, a post he had shared on social media immediately after the incident has also been brought back into focus.

On the 28th, a video covering Park Wi's social media posts following his KTX fall accident was released on the YouTube channel 'Entertainment Backstabber Lee Jin-ho'.

Lee Jin-ho reported that about four hours after the accident occurred, Park Wi posted a selfie on his social media story, which included the phrase "WE vs SATAN".

Regarding this, Lee Jin-ho stated, "Personally, I find the phrase chilling. I don't know who 'Satan' refers to at the time of the accident—was it the social service personnel, a Korail employee, or was the term used without any specific meaning? We cannot know."

The controversy did not end there. While critical comments continue to pour in on Park Wi's current YouTube channel 'Wi Miracle', some netizens claiming to be his former classmates have raised allegations of school violence and juvenile detention center involvement. However, these individuals have yet to provide any objective evidence or specific materials to support their claims.

Conversely, netizens identifying themselves as former classmates of Park Wi from Yongsan High School strongly denied these allegations. One netizen stated, "I am a classmate who visited Park Wi in the hospital when he suffered from quadriplegia," and added, "Park Wi is a friend completely unrelated to school violence or bullying."

They further explained, "About 40 former classmates from Yongsan High School visited him at the time," and defended Park Wi by saying, "He is indeed a friend with a positive and kind mindset."

Earlier, after deleting the CCTV footage, Park Wi apologized, stating, "I viewed the mistake that occurred in the process of trying to help me more as something negative," and added, "My delivery method was immature, and my thinking was short-sighted."

However, even after the controversy erupted, the repercussions continue. The number of subscribers on Park Wi's YouTube channel has dropped from 1.01 million to around 960,000, and he has also announced his intention to step down from his role as a Seoul National University ambassador.

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