Bae In-gyu, 36, leader of the anti-feminist group New Men's Solidarity, was found dead after falling from his Incheon home. Police responded to an 8 a.m. emergency call and say there are 'currently no signs of foul play,' though an autopsy has been requested. Bae had faced recent investigations, including a 2023 drug allegation and a prior assault fine; international outlets compared him to Andrew Tate.
Bae In‑gyu, Leader Of South Korea's Anti‑Feminist Group, Found Dead At 36; Autopsy Planned
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Bae In-gyu, 36, the head of the anti-feminist organisation New Men's Solidarity, was found dead after falling from the Incheon home he shared with his girlfriend, South Korean media reported.
Death and Initial Response
According to SBS News, police responded to an emergency call from a resident reporting a collapsed person at about 8 a.m. Officers located Bae at the scene; no suicide note has been reported. A police spokesperson said investigators are 'looking into the exact circumstances' and that there are 'currently no signs of foul play.' CCTV footage reviewed by investigators has not shown evidence of third-party involvement so far, but authorities plan to request an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
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Legal Troubles and Public Profile
Bae had been the subject of multiple legal probes. He faced a search-and-seizure operation connected to the January 19 occupation of the Seoul Western District Court. Police also investigated him over allegations that he administered methamphetamine at an Incheon motel on May 24 last year; reports say he admitted use after the National Forensic Service returned a positive test, and the case was referred to prosecutors without detention.
In 2018, Bae was fined two million won (about $1,405) after being convicted of assaulting his ex-wife, Song Si-in; the couple share a son. International outlets have noted Bae's role as an online provocateur: The Guardian described him as 'South Korea's answer to Andrew Tate' and reported that he publicly referred to feminism as a 'mental illness' and a 'social evil.'
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Online Activity and Context
SBS News reported that Bae removed his online videos following the passage of new false-information laws last month, though he later resumed political activity by uploading fresh content. His online presence and activism made him a polarising figure in South Korea's heated debates over gender and politics.
What Comes Next
Police say CCTV analysis and initial inquiries do not point to criminal involvement, but investigators will carry out an autopsy and further inquiries to confirm the cause of death. Authorities have not released additional details pending the results of those examinations.
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