Political Commentator Ko Seong-guk Loses Consciousness During Live Broadcast, Urgently Transferred
Ko Seong-guk, a political commentator operating the conservative-leaning YouTube channel 'Ko Seong-guk TV,' suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed during a live broadcast.
On the 22nd, while discussing the ruling party's presidential primary, Ko was in the middle of saying, "I'm suddenly…," when he suddenly bent his head down and collapsed.
At the time, former Youth Supreme Commissioner Jang Ye-chan was also appearing on the broadcast, and he rushed over to check on the situation when Ko collapsed.
Just before collapsing, Ko showed unusual symptoms by slowing his speech and frowning, and the broadcast was immediately halted after the incident.
Consciousness Regained, Undergoing Detailed Examination… 1.24 Million Subscribers in Shock
Ko regained consciousness shortly after collapsing; however, he was reportedly transported to a nearby hospital's emergency room for tests to confirm his exact health status.
Ko’s team issued a formal statement via the YouTube channel's bulletin, saying, "During today’s live broadcast, (Ko) fainted, but he is currently resting at the hospital while undergoing detailed examinations."
With 1.24 million subscribers, 'Ko Seong-guk TV' has a significant influence as a platform for conservative political content, and the news of his incident has caused shock and concern among many viewers.
Ko Seong-guk, First Generation Political Commentator
Until the early 1990s, Ko was active in the progressive camp participating in forums; however, he shifted to a conservative political stance in the 2010s.
He is currently regarded as a strong conservative political YouTuber and has been actively broadcasting.
There are expectations for further announcements regarding Ko Seong-guk’s precise health status and whether he will resume broadcasting.
Political figures and YouTube viewers are sending messages wishing for Ko's swift recovery.
Image sources: youtube 'Ko Seong-guk TV', mbc '100 Minutes Debate'
