Bae In-gyu, the South Korean far-right YouTuber and head of the anti-feminist group New Men's Solidarity, has been found dead after reportedly falling from his home in Yeongjongdo, Jung-gu, Incheon. He was 36.
The controversial online figure had remained at the centre of political and social disputes in South Korea for years, including his anti-feminist activism, support for former President Yoon Suk Yeol and several legal controversies. News of his death quickly prompted harsh reactions online, with some users openly mocking his death rather than expressing sympathy.
Bae In-Gyu Found Dead at His Home
Bae was found dead on Friday, 7 August, after an apartment resident made an emergency call reporting that someone had fallen. Police officers responding to the call found him at the scene. He was reportedly living at the property with his girlfriend.
According to South Korean news outlet SBS News, police said there was no suicide note and that there were no immediate signs of foul play. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence from the scene and are expected to request an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to establish the exact cause of death.
His death came as Bae was facing renewed scrutiny over a previous narcotics investigation. He had been investigated in 2025 for allegedly using methamphetamine, commonly known as philopon in South Korea.
His Death Sparks Online Mockery
News of Bae's death triggered a notably hostile response across parts of the internet, with commenters referencing his long history of controversy.
Some users mocked the circumstances of his fall, writing: 'Is the ground ok? Hope the police doesn't give the balcony a hard time interrogation.' Another bluntly commented: 'One less evil person in the world.'
Others made similarly provocative remarks, including: 'He probably blamed feminists on the way down.' Another sarcastically questioned how people would 'survive this loss'.
The reactions underline just how divisive Bae had become online. His death does not erase the controversies surrounding his public career, while police have yet to establish the exact circumstances or cause of his death.
i love good news! pic.twitter.com/5jnxnwLKsm
— Waiting for my pastaaa (@chromratica) August 5, 2026
how do you fight the "gender wars" if you're dead LMAO
— kk -.- (@earthgerm) August 5, 2026
What an attention seeker bae in-gyu is to the last moments
— Let Wheein Dance (@25ichiko) August 5, 2026
absolute waste of oxygen.
has his followers blamed feminism because he fell?
— east (@antaranirnama) August 5, 2026
Bae In-Gyu's Anti-Feminist Activism
Bae was best known as the leader of New Men's Solidarity, an organisation established around an anti-feminist message and men's rights activism. Academic research has examined the group as part of South Korea's contemporary anti-feminist movement, particularly its use of digital platforms to mobilise supporters.
His activism later became closely linked with South Korean conservative politics. Following the emergency martial law crisis in December 2024, Bae participated in rallies opposing the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
In January 2025, he was linked to the riot at the Seoul Western District Court. Months later, police investigated Bae over the incident and searched locations linked to suspects.
Bae also attracted attention for his confrontational appearances at demonstrations. In March 2025, he appeared outside a university dressed as the Joker while shouting through a loudspeaker during rival rallies over Yoon's impeachment.
History of Legal Controversies
Bae's history of controversy extended beyond his political activism.
In 2018, he was fined 2 million won (approximately £1,100) after being convicted of assaulting his then wife, Song Si-in. Reports based on the court ruling stated that Song suffered injuries including a concussion and fractures. The prosecution appealed the fine, but the sentence was upheld after the couple reached a settlement.
His methamphetamine case became another source of controversy in 2025. Bae was arrested in May on suspicion of using methamphetamine and later admitted the allegation during police questioning. A court rejected a request to remand him in custody, and police subsequently referred the case to prosecutors without detention in June.
