YouTuber Ka Gwang admits to provocative broadcasts, denies exploitation allegations over suspected abuse of woman with intellectual disability: “Plan to lower intensity” [Comprehensive]

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As the YouTube channel of YouTuber Ka Gwang (31, real name Lee Sang-il), who has been embroiled in allegations of abuse and exploitation of a female guest, was deleted, Ka Gwang denied the suspicions and stated that he would sincerely cooperate with future investigations.

On the 29th, Ka Gwang announced through his community “Ka Gwang Playground” that “the channel blew up at 4:31 p.m. on October 29, 2026,” stating that he received a notice regarding “policy violations related to sexual acts and excessive exposure.”

Ka Gwang explained that YouTube has recently been deleting channels related to Excel broadcasts, and that his channel was also deleted. He added, “Of course, in reality, this measure was taken after monitoring the fierce public opinion from the government and the National Audit regarding this exploitation suspicion, and the reason may be merely a pretext.”

Ka Gwang also stated, “The exploitation or grooming related to this controversy is not true,” denying the allegations. He further revealed, “There are too many parts that differ from speculation and factual relationships, so rather than explaining them one by one, I wanted to wait for the judgment of law enforcement authorities.”

Ka Gwang also said he plans to submit conversation records regarding the appearance fees paid to the female guest, etc., to law enforcement authorities. He explained, “When appearing on the broadcast, an average daily wage (for an average 8-hour appearance) of 400,000 won was paid per day,” and “I plan to organize the conversation records showing that the income earned was used for my grandmother’s allowance and surgery costs, as well as records from KakaoTalk showing awareness of contract terms and broadcast intensity, and submit them to law enforcement authorities through my lawyer.” He added, “From now on, I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation.”

However, Ka Gwang stated, “I bow my head in apology for conducting provocative and stimulating broadcasts,” and revealed, “This time, I also came to realize that words and actions intended to provide entertainment on the broadcast exceeded a level that would be unpleasant to ordinary people.”

He also shared his future activity plans. Ka Gwang said, “I had planned to lower the intensity of my broadcasts going forward, but if YouTube does not proceed with channel restoration, I intend to conclude internet broadcasting here.” He continued, “The time spent together with countless connections. The past few years during which I changed from a depressed person addicted to psychotropic drugs who was only waiting for the day I would die into someone strong and stable were extremely enjoyable and grateful.”

Previously, controversy erupted as a post titled “Reporting YouTuber Ka Gwang, who abused and exploited a vulnerable woman suspected of intellectual disability after leg surgery” spread on online communities. The author, identified as A, stated that he is the lawyer for the victimized woman and claimed that Ka Gwang engaged in abusive behavior toward guests to generate revenue. In particular, it was revealed that a woman recovering from artificial hip joint surgery suffered abuse and exploitation while appearing on the broadcast.

The allegations were also mentioned during the National Audit of the Administrative Security Committee of the National Assembly. People Power Party lawmaker Kim Ye-ji stated that the victimized woman, who appeared on a broadcast after surgery, was subjected to cruel treatment such as crutch damage, meal restrictions, sleep interference, and forced drinking. It was also alleged that she was subjected to control close to confinement despite expressing her will to go home, and that more than 10 million won was extorted under the guise of broadcast appearances and sponsorship funds.

In this regard, Ka Gwang had previously stated on his YouTube channel on the 25th, “I am currently in controversy due to suspicions that I abused a woman with an intellectual disability. This is not true.”

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