Pioneering Korean YouTuber 대도서관 Found Dead: A Legacy in Digital Content Creation

Breaking News: Sudden Passing of a Digital Pioneer

The Korean digital content creation community was shaken today as 대도서관 (Great Library), one of the most successful first-generation internet streamers with 1.44 million YouTube subscribers, was found dead at his home in Seoul’s Gwangjin District at approximately 8:40 AM on September 6, 2025.

A Pioneer’s Journey

Na stood out as one of the first people in South Korea’s internet streaming world, beginning his career on AfreecaTV in the 2000s as a ‘first-generation’ broadcaster before expanding his presence to Twitch and YouTube.

His influence on Korea’s one-person media market was profound, helping to introduce concepts such as YouTube, streaming, and one-person media to mainstream society. He played a crucial role in expanding the Internet broadcasting market in Korea beyond AfreecaTV to platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live, while also establishing the current profit system that combines real-time streaming platforms with YouTube content.

Final Days and Investigation

In a tragic turn of events, Na had been actively engaged in public life until very recently. Just two days before his death, on September 4, he participated in the 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week brand ‘Lai’ photo event at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and conducted a five-hour streaming session, making his sudden passing all the more shocking to fans.

While no suicide note or signs of foul play were found at the scene, police are investigating various possibilities, including illnesses and accidents, and will determine the exact cause of death through autopsy.

Legacy and Impact

By the early 2010s, Na was widely recognized for shaping Korea’s one-person media landscape. His influence extended beyond platform choice to revolutionizing how internet broadcasters approached content creation and monetization.