[Issue Video] Cheongju 'Self-Employed Killer' YouTuber Finally Arrested

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[Asia Economy PD Yoon Jin-geun] A 20-year-old YouTuber who has been disrupting the business operations of self-employed individuals by visiting restaurants and karaoke rooms in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, while live streaming, has been arrested by the police.

Cheongju Heungdeok Police Station announced on the 7th that they have arrested Joo Mo (25), who operates the YouTube channel ‘158cm OO’. Joo is facing charges including obstruction of business, insult, and violation of the Animal Protection Act.

Joo was booked without detention on suspicion of broadcasting baseless claims of "illegal business operations" after visiting a karaoke practice room in Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju on the 31st of last month and is currently under police investigation. It is reported that Joo stated during the police investigation, “I did it for the YouTube broadcast.”

Until recently, Joo has been roaming commercial areas in Cheongju, broadcasting while begging or provoking self-employed business owners. He caused controversy by filming inside restaurants without permission and removing his upper clothing inside operating karaoke rooms. Additionally, he disrupted business by requesting viewers of his live personal broadcasts to conduct ‘phone terrorism,’ causing viewers to simultaneously make dozens of calls.

A 20-year-old YouTuber who disrupted business operations of self-employed individuals by visiting restaurants and karaoke rooms in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, while live streaming has been arrested by the police. The photo shows the YouTuber in a scuffle with the police inside a restaurant during business hours. Photo by YouTube capture.

Furthermore, during the broadcast, Joo pointed his camera at police officers who arrived for guidance and argued, saying things like, “There are hundreds of people watching, so the broadcast must be easy.”

Although Joo was investigated once by the police, he was additionally booked after being caught abusing animals at a pet shop. Netizens who learned of this left comments criticizing Joo, such as “How can he behave like that even towards the police?” and “Strong punishment is needed for hurting small business owners during difficult times.”