11.08.2026 21:00
Mina Chan, a well-known social media influencer in the K-pop world, died by suicide during a live stream on TikTok. The death of the 26-year-old Japanese influencer came after allegations of intense online backlash and harassment from ENHYPEN fans. As the pressures Chan faced before her death resurface on social media, a police investigation has been launched into the incident.
K-pop personality Mina Chan's live broadcast ended in death. The 26-year-old Japanese social media influencer died by suicide during a TikTok live stream. It has been claimed that Chan faced intense criticism and online harassment from ENHYPEN fans before her death, and the incident has reignited discussions about cyberbullying within fan communities.
FOLLOWERS IN MOURNING
The death of Japanese social media influencer Mina Chan has caused a major stir among K-pop fans. Chan, who lived in South Korea, was known on social media for her content about the world-famous K-pop group ENHYPEN. The investigation into the death of the influencer, who had a large following on TikTok and Instagram, is ongoing.
POLICE ACTED AFTER INCIDENT DURING LIVE STREAM
According to reports in the South Korean press, police received a report on the morning of August 5 that a Japanese social media influencer in her 20s had harmed herself during a TikTok live stream.
Following the report, teams went to the scene, where it was reported that Chan had died. It was stated that the incident occurred in Seoul and that the investigation is being conducted by the Yongsan Police Station.
HER SISTER ANNOUNCED HER DEATH
Mina Chan's family confirmed her death via social media.
In a post made by her sister, it was stated that Chan was "always kind and warm to everyone." The family also thanked fans of the young influencer for their messages of support and condolences.
Following the news of Chan's death, many of her followers expressed their sadness on social media, while the incident brought online behavior within K-pop fan communities back into the spotlight.
ENHYPEN FANDOM AT THE CENTER OF CONTROVERSY
Mina Chan was known to be a fan of ENHYPEN, particularly of member Ni-ki. It was reported that Chan, who attended concerts and fan meetings, drew the ire of some fans after an incident at one of the group's concerts in the U.S.
According to claims, Chan tried to deliver flowers to Ni-ki through Sunoo during a concert. After this move, some ENHYPEN fans accused the young influencer of overstepping boundaries and trying to attract attention.
Following the controversies, it was reported that ENHYPEN member Ni-ki said during a broadcast that some fans try to draw the members' personal attention instead of focusing on the music at concerts.
Ni-ki did not directly mention Chan's name. However, some social media users claimed the remarks were directed at Mina Chan. It was suggested that following these comments, Chan faced even more backlash online.
APOLOGIZED AFTER THE REACTIONS
After the controversy, Mina Chan published an apology message on her social media account.
Chan stated she had begun to think she had a closer relationship with the group members than she actually did, due to attending fan meetings many times, and expressed regret over her behavior in the U.S.
However, it was claimed that despite the apology, online criticism continued, and some users targeted Chan.
CYBERBULLYING DEBATE AFTER HER DEATH
Following Chan's death, the debate over online bullying, especially within K-pop fandoms, has been reignited on social media.
While some users argued that the young influencer was heavily targeted before her death, there were also those who stated that the incident should not be directly linked to a specific person or a single statement.
On the other hand, there is currently no official investigation result indicating that Chan's death was a direct result of the online pressure she faced. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death and the events leading up to it.
Mina Chan's death has also brought about a new debate on the consequences of collective criticism and cyberbullying directed at individuals on social media.