1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses the recent passing of popular YouTuber Daedoseogwan and the reactions from his ex-wife Yoomdaeng on social media.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 대도서관 | Daedoseogwan | A popular YouTuber | Daedoseogwan, a 1st generation YouTuber, married Yoomdaeng in 2015. |
| 유튜버 | Youtuber | A video content creator on YouTube | Daedoseogwan was a popular YouTuber. |
| 함께 | Hamkke | Together | Daedoseogwan and Yoomdaeng lived together as a married couple. |
| 1세대 | Ilsedae | First generation | Daedoseogwan was a 1st generation YouTuber. |
| 사망 | Samaeng | Death | The news of Daedoseogwan’s death was reported. |
| 전처 | Jeoncheo | Ex-wife | Yoomdaeng, Daedoseogwan’s ex-wife, posted on social media. |
| SNS | Eseueneses | Social media | Yoomdaeng posted on her social media accounts. |
| 악플 | Akpyul | Malicious comments | Yoomdaeng’s social media accounts were flooded with malicious comments. |
| 테러 | Teoleu | Attacks | Yoomdaeng’s social media accounts were under attack from malicious comments. |
| 체력 | Cheryeok | Physical strength | Daedoseogwan had mentioned that live streaming was physically exhausting for him. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
대도서관의 사망 소식이 알려지자 그의 전처 윰댕의 SNS에는 많은 위로 댓글이 달렸다. 윰댕은 일부 게시물을 삭제하고 댓글창을 닫았다.
When the news of Daedoseogwan’s death was reported, his ex-wife Yoomdaeng’s social media accounts were flooded with messages of condolence. Yoomdaeng deleted some of her posts and closed the comment sections.
윰댕은 “라이브 하면 정말 체력적으로 힘들다고 시간적 여유가 없다고 하셨었는데 이렇게 갑자기…” 라며 안타까워했다.
Yoomdaeng expressed her sorrow, saying “He had mentioned that live streaming was physically exhausting for him and that he had no time, and then this happened suddenly…”
대도서관은 2015년 윰댕과 결혼했으나 2023년 결혼 8년 만에 합의 이혼했다. 윰댕은 “살다 보니 서로 더 일에 집중하고 싶기도 하고 친구로 지내는 게 훨씬 더 좋지 않겠냐고 해서 이혼하게 됐다”고 밝혔다.
Daedoseogwan married Yoomdaeng in 2015, but they divorced by mutual agreement after 8 years of marriage in 2023. Yoomdaeng stated that they decided to divorce because they both wanted to focus more on their work, and they thought it would be better to remain friends.
경찰은 약속 시간에 나타나지 않고 연락이 닿지 않는다는 지인의 신고를 받고 출동했지만, 현장에서 범죄 혐의점이나 유서는 발견되지 않았다.
The police responded to a report from an acquaintance that Daedoseogwan had not shown up at the agreed time and was unreachable, but they did not find any evidence of a crime or a suicide note at the scene.
최근 그는 심장 통증을 호소한 바 있어 사인은 지병으로 무게가 실리고 있다.
Since Daedoseogwan had recently complained of chest pains, the cause of his death is suspected to be a pre-existing medical condition.
대도서관은 2015년 인기 유튜버 윰댕과 결혼했던 1세대 유튜버였다.
Daedoseogwan was a 1st generation YouTuber who had married popular YouTuber Yoomdaeng in 2015.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the reaction of Daedoseogwan’s ex-wife Yoomdaeng to the news of his death?
- Why did Daedoseogwan and Yoomdaeng decide to get divorced after 8 years of marriage?
- What did the police find at the scene of Daedoseogwan’s death?
- What health issue had Daedoseogwan been experiencing recently?
- What was Daedoseogwan’s status as a YouTuber?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The passing of Daedoseogwan, a pioneering 1st generation YouTuber in Korea, has generated a significant response from the online community. The relationship between Daedoseogwan and his ex-wife Yoomdaeng, who were both influential figures in the Korean YouTube landscape, has also drawn attention. The circumstances surrounding Daedoseogwan’s death and the reactions from his close circle highlight the challenges and pressures that content creators can face in the digital age.