A BODYBUILDING influencer has died suddenly leaving his family and legions of fans devastated.
South Korean Kim Woon Seo died on Monday at the age of just 38 and was well-known for creating fitness-related content.
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The fitness YouTuber with over 120,000 subscribers is said to have died in an accident.
No further details have been issued about what happened.
His devastated family have been left in shock by the incident.
Kim’s younger brother, Kim Ji Hyun, said: “Kim Woong-Seo, who was always full of energy, passed away due to an accident.
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“And went on a long journey to heaven where we can never hold hands again.”
“Our brother, who seemed strong, but was more delicate than anyone else.
“I would appreciate it if you could remember him deeply in your hearts for a long time so that his final journey is not lonely.”
Kim’s funeral was held at the Gimhaw Citizen’s Funeral Hall in South Korea on Wednesday.
Just 11 days before his death, he shared a post of himself enjoying a drink at a cafe on 23 January.
Since the announcement of his death, fans have paid tribute to the fitness fanatic.
One person said: “I feel like my heart is falling apart.”
Another added: “May his soul rest in peace.”
“I hope you are happy and comfortable in heaven. Thank you for the bright energy. Rest in peace,” a third said.
Someone else added: “He visited my Instagram sometimes.
“May his soul rest in peace”
“Rest in peace. Go to a good place and rest,” added another.
His death comes just weeks after fellow South Korean bodybuilder Park Seung-hyun died suddenly at the age of 35.
The popular South Korean bodybuilder – with over 830,000 subscribers – died on January 5.
Park’s brother shared the tragic news and a heartbreaking message in an Instagram post.
The bodybuilder’s sibling also shared the cause of Park’s sudden death.
He wrote: “On January 5, 2025, 15:51 my brother Seung Hyun went to heaven due to health reasons.”
“Our parents are deeply heartbroken, so we will not be receiving visitors at the memorial hall.
“Please pray for his peaceful rest in your hearts.”
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