South Korean YouTuber under fire after shocking livestream shows associate almost killing friend on camera

A disturbing livestream moment from South Korean content creator Shin “AngryKoreanGamer” is drawing worldwide attention. A clip circulating across Reddit and X shows one of his associates placing a friend in a chokehold until he collapsed on stream, sparking outrage and renewed concerns about dangerous stunts in online broadcasts.

Livestream clip shows man placed in chokehold until unconscious during broadcast

The viral footage captures a tense sequence. One of AngryKoreanGamer’s associates places another man, shirtless and standing in front of the camera, into a chokehold while a visible countdown timer ticks on the screen. The hold tightens as the seconds pass, with the man struggling to breathe.Viewers watched as the man struggled, tapped out in distress, and appeared visibly short of breath. Despite the warning signs, the hold was only released moments before the timer ended.

By then, the man had gone limp.

YouTuber laughs while unconscious victim regains breath, fueling backlash online

As the unconscious man slumped forward, the stream captured him beginning to convulse, causing visible concern among some of those in the room. For a few seconds, the tension was palpable until the man regained consciousness. What shocked many was AngryKoreanGamer’s reaction. Instead of intervening or pausing the broadcast, the YouTuber laughed loudly, a response that has fueled further criticism online.

Clips of the moment, uploaded to Reddit’s r/LivestreamFail and reposted across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), gained millions of views within hours. Many users labeled the stunt “reckless” and “life-threatening,” with others demanding accountability.

Social media backlash compares the incident to other livestream controversies

The viral video has made people furious all over social media and other communities. Some are comparing this incident to the tragic case of French YouTuber Jean Pormanove, who died after alleged livestream abuse earlier this year. Even though the South Korean participant survived, fans are saying that streaming is going too far for views and clout.What was meant to be a shocking stunt has instead become a viral warning: some livestream moments can go too far, and this one may be remembered as one of the most troubling examples of 2025.