Who is Sutak? All about Gaming YouTuber who got kidnapped

Youtuber Sutak workstation (Image via Instagram/sutak_istp)
Youtuber Sutak workstation (Image via Instagram/@sutak_istp)

Sutak, a South Korean YouTuber, became a victim of an alleged kidnapping and attempted murder case that took place on October 26, 2025.

Sandbox Network, the social media influencer's agency, shared a post on his YouTube channel’s community board confirming his kidnapping. It reportedly took place in an underground parking lot of an apartment complex in Incheon.

His agency stated in the post:

“Regarding the unfortunate incident recently reported by the media and online communities, we would like to inform you about the current situation of our affiliated creator Sutak. As many of you have been concerned, Sutak is indeed the victim of the incident.”

Sutak is a famous YouTuber with around 1 million subscribers. His real name is Ko Jin-ho. He is affiliated with the Sandbox Network. His YouTube channel mainly focuses on his livestreams and gameplay videos, particularly horror and indie games.

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All you need to know about YouTuber Sutak

YouTuber Sutak’s agency, Sandbox Network, further added in their official statement that the YouTuber is currently hospitalized and has been awaiting surgery. They said that he has conveyed his sincere apologies to his fans as he focuses on his treatment and recovery.

The statement read:

“Sutak is currently hospitalized, awaiting surgery, and is focusing on treatment and recovery. He asked us to convey his sincere apologies to fans for causing them concern due to this incident.”

They said that all necessary actions are currently in process for a smooth resolution of the case. The statement posted by the agency concluded with a note that read:

“We are actively supporting all necessary measures, including legal action, to ensure a smooth resolution of the case and to protect our creator.”

As per the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station, two men in their 20s and 30s are accused of kidnapping the creator, The Chosun Daily reported. The outlet stated that the suspects allegedly lured the victim by asking him to pay his debt. They then assaulted him with a blunt weapon, put him in a car, and then took him to Geumsan County, South Chungcheong Province.

Sutak has before alerted the police about a potentially dangerous situation. After the assault, an acquaintance of his reported the incident to the police, which helped them track down the alleged suspects in the case.

The incident happened in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, at around 10:40 p.m. on October 26, 2025. Four hours after the incident, the police arrested the suspects in a park. They have reportedly announced arrest warrants on charges of violating the Act on the Punishment of Violent Acts and attempted murder.

Sutak is a gamer who regularly posts gaming content related to horror games on his YouTube channel. The Lightkeeper, Uncanny Tales, Roadside café, The Overnight Screening, One Last Clip, Horror Tolerance Test, Deep Line, The Children of Clay, Cursed Shorts, Dead by Backrooms Anomaly, and The Baby in Yellow are some of the games that featured on Sutak’s YouTube channel.

Edited by Amey Mirashi