South Korean Bodybuilding Influencer Kim Woong Seo Tragically Dies in Mysterious Accident at 38

Kim Woong Seo, a well-known South Korean bodybuilding influencer, tragically passed away in a mysterious accident at the age of 38.

With a strong following of 122,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 40,000 Instagram followers, Kim was loved for his engaging fitness content that inspired many fans.

The Shocking Announcement

Kim’s unexpected death has left his family and followers devastated.

His younger brother, Kim Ji Hyun, shared the heart-wrenching news, stating, “Kim Woong-Seo, who was always full of energy, passed away due to an accident and went on a long journey to heaven where we can never hold hands again.”

He reflected on his brother’s strength, adding, “Our brother, who seemed strong, but was more delicate than anyone else.”

A Last Post and Funeral Services

Just weeks before his death, on January 23, Kim shared a post with his followers enjoying a drink at a café, showing no sign of the tragic events that would soon unfold.

His funeral service took place on February 5, 2025, at the Gimhae Citizen’s Funeral Hall in South Korea.

Fans and followers have poured out their condolences on social media since the news broke.

One person shared, “I feel like my heart is falling apart,” while another added, “Rest in peace.

Go to a good place and rest.”

A Devastating Loss for the Fitness Community

Kim Woong Seo’s death follows another devastating loss within the South Korean bodybuilding community.

Just one month earlier, Park Seung-hyun, another popular bodybuilding YouTuber, passed away at 35.

Park had been open about his use of steroids and had amassed a large following of his own, with over 830,000 YouTube subscribers.

Both influencers have left behind a legacy of inspiration, and their untimely deaths have shaken their fans and the fitness community across South Korea and beyond.