Bae Inkyu
Bae Inkyu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | April 19, 1990 |
| Died | August 5, 2026 (aged 36) Yeongjongdo, Incheon, South Korea |
| Occupation | YouTuber |
| Years active | 2021–2026 |
| Spouse |
Song Si-in (div. 2025) |
| Children | 1 |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Subscribers | 711,000 |
| Views | 378,000 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 배인규 |
| RR | Bae Ingyu |
| MR | Pae In'gyu |
| Last updated: August 20, 2026 | |
Bae Inkyu (Korean: 배인규; April 19, 1990 − August 5, 2026) was a South Korean YouTuber and far-right antifeminist activist.[1] He founded the anti feminist group New Men's Solidarity (신남성연대), and served as the leader from April 2021 until his death.
Biography
Bae Inkyu was born on April 19, 1990.
In April 2021, Bae founded the group and YouTube channel New Men's Solidarity, which aimed to prevent feminism. Bae later began forming rallies, and spoke up about antifeminism.[2] The group resulted in attacking feminist individuals,[1] such as attacking a character from the video game MapleStory (2003).[3]
The channel ammased over 710,000 subscribers, and later privated all it's videos in 2024 due to legal trouble.[4] In May 2025, he was investigated by police in Jung District on the suspicion of methamphetamine.[5]
Personal life and death
Bae married Song Si-in, which they had a son. They divorced in 2025 after he assaulted his wife.[6] On August 5, 2026, Bae was found dead in his apartment in Yeongjongdo. He was 36.[7][8] A private funeral was held at the Inha University Hospital.[4]
References
- 1 2 Rashid, Raphael (2025-09-20). "'Men don't know why they became unhappy': the toxic gender war dividing South Korea". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Sang-Hun, Choe (2022-01-01). "The New Political Cry in South Korea: 'Out With Man Haters'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- ↑ Mackenzie, Jean (2025-01-12). "'I got death threats when men thought I put feminist gesture in video game'". BBC News. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- 1 2 Lee, Wooju (2026-08-07). ""Shin Namseong Yeondae" leader Bae In-gyu was not an unclaimed death case: "The schedule was delayed by an autopsy, and the funeral is being held as a family service"". The Sportschosun. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Shin-Woo, By Kang (2026-08-05). "'New Men's Solidarity' Bae In-gyu found dead today (the 5th)... aged 36". SportsKyungHyang. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Ocho, Alex (2026-08-05). "South Korea's Anti-Feminist Figurehead Found Dead at 36". Complex. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Mihwa, Kim (2026-08-07). "'New Male Alliance' Late Bae In-gyu's Family: "Unidentified Body? Not True.. Proceeding as a Private Funeral" [Star Issue]". STARNEWS. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Art, Pop Culture & (2026-08-06). "South Korea's controversial anti feminist figure Bae In gyu dies at 36". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-08-18.