[Exclusive] BJ Jin Warren Buffett Found Dead in an Apartment in Bucheon... Suspected Suicide

Police Find Jin Dead at Scene
"Suspected Suicide... Investigation Underway"
Online 'Cyber Memorial' Also Established

Internet broadcaster Jin Warren Buffett (40, real name Jin Hyun-gi) was found dead on the morning of the 8th in an apartment in Bucheon. The police are investigating the case as a death by suicide. Photo by online community capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Internet broadcaster Jin Warren Buffett (40, real name Jin Hyunki) was found dead. The police have launched an investigation, suspecting it to be a suicide.

On the 8th, Bucheon Wonmi Police Station announced that at around 7:10 a.m., they received a report from residents about a 'thud' sound at an apartment complex in Jung-dong, Bucheon City, and are currently investigating. The police, who arrived on the scene along with the fire department, found Mr. Jin deceased at the location.

The police stated that although no suicide note was found at the scene, it was confirmed that Mr. Jin sent a message in the form of a suicide note via the KakaoTalk messenger to one of his acquaintances.

The police are presuming that Mr. Jin took his own life and are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

Mr. Jin previously gained public attention by appearing on the tvN entertainment program "Hwaseongin Virus." At that time, he introduced himself on the show as "the most special man on Earth" and said, "I will become the richest person in the world in nine years."

Additionally, in 2012, he was arrested and prosecuted for stalking internet broadcaster Kim Eve and was sentenced to prison.

Meanwhile, following the news of Mr. Jin's death, so-called "cyber memorial altars" were set up on YouTube channels and other platforms to mourn him.

A police official explained, "The exact circumstances of the incident need to be investigated in detail, but currently, it is presumed to be a suicide, and an investigation has been launched."

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