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A YouTube channel has been criticized by netizens for distributing fake news that former Japanese figure skating player Mao Asada (31) has died.
Yesterday (17th) afternoon, the name of 'Asada Mao' appeared in Google's popular search term.
On a YouTube channel, '[Breaking News] Mao Asada found in an apartment in Gangnam, Seoul!
This is because he uploaded a video titled 'In the end, Yuna Kim burst into tears.
The published video contains false information that Mao Asada made an extreme choice at her home in Gangnam, Seoul.
The video, which is easily clicked on by shocking news, was 'fake news' made up of only obvious false facts.
In this video, 'Seoul National University Hospital' was explained and images of overseas hospitals were used, and the unfamiliar patient in the video was called 'Asada Mao'.
He also listed unreliable information, such as writing a picture of the bustling Myeong-dong street, saying, 'Thousands of Mao Asada fans flocked to Seoul National University Hospital'.
The video attracted more than 400,000 views in one day, drawing the attention of netizens.
The channel in question deleted the video today, but it is still distributing fake news with a channel introduction saying, 'It delivers the fastest news on overseas reactions related to Korea'.
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Mao Asada promoting the ice show.
It has been confirmed that Mao Asada currently lives in Japan and is concentrating on preparing for the ice show 'BEYOND' to be held in September.
On the 5th, she held a press conference related to the ice show, and on this afternoon, she posted a preview picture of her ice show on her Instagram, and she announced her current status.
Netizens who saw the video reacted, "Don't play with people's lives," "Keep the line," and "I'm ashamed to think that this video is spreading in Japan."
On the other hand, YouTube manages content according to the community guidelines such as spam and deceptive behavior, sensitive content, violent or dangerous content, regulated products, and misinformation. .
(Photo=YouTube, Asada Mao's Instagram)