1st August 2024 – (Hong Kong) On 1st August, 2024, 22-year-old South Korean rapper ch1tkey, whose real name is Jeong Jun-hyeok, was reported to have died after accidentally falling from a building during a livestream. However, the story has taken an unexpected turn, as evidence suggests the rapper may have staged the entire incident as a publicity stunt.
According to initial reports, ch1tkey’s friends had taken to social media to announce his untimely demise, stating that he had fallen while trying to fulfil a fan promise. They claimed that he had suffered cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was ultimately pronounced dead.
Yet, the narrative quickly unravelled as netizens began to scrutinise the details. It was revealed that the police had not received any reports of the incident, and ch1tkey himself later took to Instagram to proclaim, “I’m back,” accompanied by a video of him dancing to one of his songs.
The revelation has sparked widespread outrage among fans and the public, who have accused the rapper of orchestrating a callous publicity stunt at the expense of public emotion. Many have expressed their disappointment and anger, criticizing ch1tkey for his blatant disregard for the feelings of his supporters.
“It’s absolutely unacceptable for a public figure to fake their own death just to promote their music,” said one angry fan. “This is a betrayal of trust and a complete disregard for the emotional well-being of his followers.”
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