A recent scandal involving a former gang member turned YouTuber and internet broadcaster (BJ) who was arrested for drug use and distribution has sparked outrage. Fellow BJ Gamdonglan (whose real name is Kim So-eun) publicly criticized the behavior of BJs and the online streaming platform AfreecaTV, where many of them operate, describing the environment as a “jungle.”
On Friday, Gamdonglan, who is primarily active on AfreecaTV, posted a lengthy message on her YouTube channel’s community page.
“Another drug scandal involving an AfreecaTV host has surfaced. In most cases, only the distributors and sellers end up in jail, while first-time users usually 스포츠 get off with a fine or a suspended sentence. The penalties for drug offenders are too lenient,” she said.
Gamdonglan also took aim at AfreecaTV’s content management system.
“AfreecaTV is desperately trying to clean up its image, treating gambling as a minor issue while being incredibly lenient toward serious crimes like facilitating prostitution, engaging in sex work, and drug use. It’s the height of hypocrisy,” she said.
She said that even if someone serves a prison sentence or gets embroiled in a scandal, they can come back without any issues, earning millions every month and living well.
Gamdonglan further criticized AfreecaTV’s content format, arguing that it encourages BJs to engage in inappropriate behavior.
She specifically mentioned “Excel broadcasting,” a type of stream where viewers who donate money are ranked in a list similar to an Excel spreadsheet. These streams often feature multiple female BJs dancing in response to receiving star balloons or donations, and are typically hosted by male BJs.