A Korean investment YouTuber was attacked by a knife-wielding viewer, allegedly sparked by substantial losses from a stock they co-invested in

BlockBeats message, July 15, according to a report by The Chosun Ilbo, a stock-investing YouTuber in Busan, South Korea, in his 40s, was repeatedly stabbed by a man in his 20s with a knife.

The report said the suspect was a subscriber to the channel, and some local media claim his motive was that after believing the stocks recommended by the YouTuber and suffering major losses from investing, he harbored resentment and carried out the attack. The case is currently under further investigation.