Park Seung-hyun Dies: Bodybuilder and YouTuber Who Exposed Steroid Abuse
YouTuber and bodybuilder Park Seung-hyun exposed steroid abuse in the fitness industry and left an important legacy about his health
2025-01-09T16:03:40+00:00- Park Seung-hyun Exposed Steroid Abuse
- Fought Openly Against Depression
- Left a Legacy of Well-Being
Park Seung-hyun, a popular fitness YouTuber with 830,000 subscribers, known for exposing steroid abuse in the bodybuilding industry, passed away on Sunday at the age of 34.
Park’s older brother shared the news on social media. «At 3:51 p.m. on January 5, my younger brother Seung-hyun passed away due to health reasons,» he wrote.
«Our parents are deeply distraught, so we will not receive visitors at the memorial hall. Please pray for his peaceful rest in your hearts.»
A photo of Park’s memorial portrait was shared in the post, though no further details were provided.
The Impact of Park Seung-hyun on Bodybuilding and Steroid Awareness
Park Seung-hyun, a former bodybuilder, remained active on his YouTube channel, and his latest fitness video, uploaded just six days before his death, reached 760,000 views.
Park became a prominent figure in 2019 when he publicly confessed to steroid abuse and exposed the widespread abuse of these substances within the bodybuilding and fitness industry.
Through his revelations, he sparked a movement to raise awareness about the dangers of illegal drug use in sports.
He himself reported his violations of pharmaceutical laws, later revealing that he received a suspended charge in November 2019.
Recently, Park Seung-hyun confessed that he had been struggling with depression, a topic he openly discussed with his followers.
In a video posted three months before his death, he said, «I’ve been battling depression and receiving psychiatric treatment.
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Financial difficulties have arisen because I have not been able to continue my YouTube activities.»
He added, «I feel lonely even though I shouldn’t. I’ll find my way back to myself and return one day.»
The Deep Reaction to Park Seung-hyun’s Death and His Legacy
The unexpected news has triggered an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues.
The impact of Park Seung-hyun’s death has been profound in the bodybuilding community and among his followers.
His bravery in speaking openly about the negative effects of steroids and his struggle with depression made him a figure who not only inspired many to improve their physical health but also to be more aware of the risks associated with the use of illegal substances in sports.
Through his videos and posts, Park managed to create an open dialogue about topics that are often considered taboo in the bodybuilding world.
Many of his followers have expressed their sadness on social media, sharing messages of condolences and thanking Park for his courage in discussing issues that affect many in the fitness industry.
In his videos, Park always appeared genuine and sincere, which made his audience feel a special connection with him.
His ability to be transparent about his personal struggles allowed others to feel less alone in their own battles.
SOURCE: DailyMail / The Korea Times.