Bicycle travel YouTuber 'Adventure King Byeol-i' (channel name SoominK), who has amassed 100,000 subscribers, has been the subject of rumors regarding his kidnapping and disappearance in Cambodia. However, these claims have been confirmed as false. The YouTuber recently conducted a live stream, informing viewers that he is currently resting in Southeast Asia.
Posts expressing concern for Adventure King Byeol-i's safety have proliferated on online communities such as Ruliweb and DC Inside. Users noted that he had not uploaded any videos for over a year since his last bicycle travel video, which documented his journey from Sihanoukville, Cambodia, to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, in September 2025. Some speculated about his possible disappearance or kidnapping.
However, the disappearance rumors have been debunked. In mid-September, Adventure King Byeol-i hosted a live stream titled 'Survival Report' on his YouTube channel, lasting about an hour and a half. During the broadcast, he explained that he is safe and well, currently taking a break to recharge.
Adventure King Byeol-i gained significant attention for his long-form travel documentary videos and previously served as an honorary YouTuber for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Amid rising concerns about safety for travelers in Southeast Asia due to recent violent incidents and employment scams, some internet users misinterpreted the creator's extended break as a cause for alarm.
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