Kim Seon-tae Reaches One Million Subscribers

Former Chungju municipal worker Kim Seon-tae launched an independent YouTube channel on Monday and surpassed one million subscribers within three days, qualifying for YouTube's Gold Button. His debut video recorded about 6.19 million views and over 45,000 comments, prompting numerous sponsorship offers from corporations and public institutions such as Incheon International Airport and the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The rapid attention also generated impersonation accounts and widespread online discussion.