Mukbang YouTuber Kwak Hyeol-su's confession to being sexually assaulted by a taxi driver sparked controversy over secondary victimization and online comments. We've detailed the reasons for revealing the incident, the aftereffects, the controversy surrounding the police investigation, and even the support from celebrities.

1. Situation at the time of the incident

On May 23, 2024, at 2:00 AM, Kwak Hyeol-su got into a taxi while returning home from a drinking party in Seoul.

 

but She said the drunken woman said the taxi driver pulled into her apartment parking lot, climbed into the back seat and sexually assaulted her.

 

she is “I was in so much pain that I lost consciousness,” he said. I shed tears as I recalled those memories.
It is said that the incident was reported to the police the next day and evidence was collected at the Sunflower Center.

2. Physical and mental aftereffects

Since the incident, Mr. Kwak Hyeon-su has been suffering from severe aftereffects and has been receiving treatment from an obstetrician/gynecologist and a psychiatrist for over a year.

 

“The antibiotics and side effects of the medication completely destroyed my body,” she said.

Menstruation occurs twice a month

Severe hair loss, etc.
He said he was in physical pain.

 

Mentally, he said he was in a state where he had difficulty maintaining his daily life due to panic disorder, anxiety, depression, seizures, and hyperventilation.
The saying “I cried for 331 days” didn’t come about for nothing.

3. Secondary harm suffered during police investigation

What was even more shocking was the secondary harm that occurred during the investigation.

 

Kwak Hyeol-su expressed his anger, saying the police asked him, “Why didn’t you report it right away when you were sexually assaulted?”

His words, “If you experience it yourself, can you report it right away?” resonated with many people.

She vented her anger, saying, "I'm not the perpetrator, so why should I hide? I just took a taxi because the last train was canceled."

4. Online reactions and comment controversies

As soon as the video was released, the YouTube comments section was filled with encouragement, anger, and solidarity.
Most of the comments were, “Thank you for your courage,” and “Please fight until the end.”
The controversy grew as some malicious comments and secondary harmful remarks also appeared.

 

One user in particular said, “If you see comments like this, please report them.”
“Kang Yu-mi also left a supportive comment on Kwak Hyeol-su’s video. So many women are showing solidarity.” I even appealed.

There is a growing wave of solidarity and support for the victims.

5. Kwak Hyeol-su's courageous message

Mr. Kwak Hyeol-su said this in the video.

 

“I am not the perpetrator, so why should I hide?”
“I wish we could live in a world where no victims have to live in hiding anymore.”

 

She expressed her desire to continue producing videos of healing and recovery with victims of sexual assault.
I felt a deep determination in those words, “I will fight to the end and never give up.”

 

6. Why society should pay attention

 

This incident is not simply a confession of one individual's damage,
This case once again reveals the secondary social harm that victims experience the moment they speak out.

Mocking the victim or asking, "Why didn't you report it?" can be another form of violence.

 

Many people are realizing again that what is needed now is not 'judgment' but solidarity and listening.

 

Q&A corner

 

Q1. Who is YouTuber Kwak Hyeol-su?
A. Kwak Hyeol-su (real name Jeong Hyeon-su) is a mukbang diet YouTuber with 210,000 subscribers, and is loved for his straightforward personality and communication.

 

Q2. How is the current situation progressing?
A. Mr. Kwak Hyeol-su has already completed the report and evidence collection, and the case is still undergoing legal procedures.

 

Q3. What is secondary harm?
A. It refers to secondary damage such as criticism, ridicule, and distrust that victims of sexual violence experience after reporting or confessing.
Such words and actions are clearly violence that hinders the victim's psychological recovery.

 

Q4. How should we behave?
A. It is important to believe the victim and avoid unnecessary suspicion or questions like, "Why did you do that?"
Additionally, if you discover malicious comments or secondary harm, simply pressing the report button can be an expression of solidarity.

 

 

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