An unidentified YouTuber, who was in his 50s, has died after ingesting poison during a livestream in South Korea. According to South Korean news outlets, the incident took place on July 18, between 8:30 PM and 9:57 PM, on an island in Sinan-gun, Gwangju-si, South Jeolla Province.The Sinan Police Station has identified the YouTuber only as 'A', in compliance with South Korean privacy practices. Reportedly, Mr. A, who lived on the Island with his family, was broadcasting from his vehicle (parked near his house) when the incident took place.While emergency services and first responders dispatched Mr. A to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead.More on this in our story.Livestreamer in South Korea dies after poison ingestionAccording to Newsis, the unidentified YouTuber was arguing with one of his subscribers (on the livestream) before the incident and even threatened to ingest the poison substance. Moments after Mr. A's threat, one of his subscribers alerted South Korea’s 119 emergency services, in an attempt to save his life.Reportedly, first responders were quick to arrive on the scene but found Mr. A in cardiac arrest. While the authorities dispatched the YouTuber to a nearby hospital in Mokpo, he was pronounced dead.While the Sinan Police Station has yet to reveal the victim's identity and the nature of the substance ingested, it was reported that the creator operated a small YouTube channel and his content revolved around daily conversations with viewers. The authorities are investigating the circumstances behind Mr. A's death and working hard to discover the identity of the subscriber, who allegedly entered into an argument with the victim moments before he ingested poison.Recent creator deaths in South KoreaIn recent times, the South Korean creator industry has been prone to many tragedies, linked to creators' relationships with their subscribers and viewers. South Korea has witnessed many creator deaths in recent times.On July 13, at around 8:09 am, an unidentified South Korean stock YouTuber was allegedly stabbed by one of his subscribers near a commercial building in Busan’s Nam District. Reportedly, the suspect incurred heavy losses after investing according to the creator's stock predictions, which led to this tragedy. The viewer approached the creator with a concealed weapon and fled the scene after stabbing him. While the unidentified YouTuber suffered serious injuries to his body and face, he was reportedly not in a life-threatening situation.Additionally, South Korean TikTok livestreamer Yoon Ji-ah was discovered dead on the mountainside in Muju County, North Jeolla Province in September 2025. Reportedly, she was killed 30 minutes after her final broadcast concluded. The authorities arrested a man in his 50s, identified as one of Ji-ah's subscribers, Choi, who wanted to start a business partnership and had donated 100 million won to her.As the country's influencer industry continues to expand, these incidents have underscored the importance of stronger mental health support, safer online environments and greater awareness of the pressures faced by digital creators.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.