Family of travel YouTuber Jin's Travel appeals for privacy following fatal accident in Bolivia

The family of travel YouTuber Jin's Travel (real name Jo Jin-u, aged 33), who passed away after colliding with a large cargo truck while cycling in Bolivia, is currently proceeding with the necessary procedures to bring his body back to South Korea. Deeply saddened by the sudden news, the family expressed gratitude to those offering condolences and earnestly requested patience as they work to ensure his safe return and final farewell.

On the night of the 5th, the deceased's older brother released a statement on behalf of the family through the YouTuber's social media accounts. "My heart is breaking and heavy to deliver such sudden and unfortunate news," he said, adding, "Jin's Travel, my younger brother who received much love and support from many people, has passed away due to a traffic accident with a large truck." He noted that while the sudden separation is difficult for the family to accept, they are grateful for the hearts of those remembering and mourning him.

Jin's Travel is reported to have died on the morning of the 4th after colliding with a large cargo truck while cycling in El Alto, Bolivia. He was 33 years old. Subscribers and acquaintances are in shock and grief over the tragic news of the young man who traveled the world on a bicycle, recording his moments of travel through video.

The older brother stated that the family is currently preparing the deceased's final journey amidst deep sorrow and bewilderment. He explained that even as the entire family is in shock from the sudden accident, they are proceeding with the relevant procedures to bring their brother back to his home country so that family, relatives, and acquaintances can say their final goodbyes together.

In particular, the family requested that unverified speculation and malicious reactions surrounding the news of his death do not spread. "We ask that you refrain from spreading unverified speculation or contents that are different from the facts regarding the news of the deceased," the brother appealed, adding, "We also ask that you refrain from criticism, malicious comments, or indiscriminate mentions of his private life toward the family and the deceased." It is a request for consideration so that groundless stories and rude remarks do not become additional wounds to a family struggling to cope with their grief.

Procedures to bring the deceased to South Korea are underway. The family is taking the necessary administrative steps with the help of local diplomatic mission officials, and family members plan to depart for Bolivia to assist in the preparations for his return. The family's plan is to bring the body to South Korea and hold a funeral in the country attended by family, relatives, and acquaintances.

Above all, the older brother asked for a little more time so that his brother can return safely to his home country. "It would be a great strength if you could wait a little longer so that our Jin-u can return to South Korea safely until the very end, and offer us consolation," he said, adding, "I bow my head in sincere gratitude." Amidst the ongoing condolences and support for the deceased, it is an earnest plea for warm consolation so that the family can prepare for their final farewell.

The YouTube channel 'Jin's Travel,' established in 2020, has approximately 66,000 subscribers. The creator was loved by a niche following for his travel content featuring bicycle trips both domestically and abroad; he began with tours of South Korea before expanding his activities to Europe, Africa, and North America. Since one year ago, he had been continuing his travels through Latin America, using Mexico as a base to capture unfamiliar roads, landscapes, and the stories of people he met in videos.

The video of his mountain road trip in Peru, released on the 30th of last month, became the final content he left behind. The journey of the young YouTuber, who conveyed the meaning of travel freedom and challenge while riding roads all over the world, came to an abrupt stop in Bolivia. For those left behind, his videos and records now remain as memories.

Jin's Travel set out to find new landscapes on countless roads. The family is striving to bring the deceased, who passed away in a foreign land, back to his home country as soon as possible to say their final goodbyes. Much like the family's earnest wish, condolences are gathering so that he may return safely to South Korea and meet a peaceful farewell.

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