Konuri

Konuri (Korean: 고누리; born: ) is a South Korean YouTuber, animator, and general gaming streamer.
==Biography==
He created his YouTube channel in 2013. His first video was released in 2015, a short animation about Abel from Crusader Quest. He then began to create comics and improvised music videos. On October 2, 2018, he announced he was suspending his activities due to military service and resumed his activities on April 16, 2020. His most popular video was uploaded on June 8, 2021, titled "bad tooth animation (English sub)". 
Konuri started streaming on Twitch and YouTube on September 2, 2022. He streams games on Twitch and other content on YouTube. He usually starts streaming on Twitch, plays games for 2-3 hours, and then moves to YouTube at around 9:00-10:00 PM (Local time/Seoul) (GMT: 12:00-1:00 PM) to make announcements about channel management, shares his daily life stories, and browse the Naver Fancafe. 
On September 28, 2020, Konuri announced on his YouTube community that he had signed a contract with Sandbox Network.https://www.youtube.com/post/UgxqpubEvVRz2mqyNH54AaABCQ
Due to various controversies, he announced his retirement on March 29, 2023, but announced his return on April 29, 2023.한달만에 돌아온 이유. (2023, April 29). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq8ozBvuWhE
==Characters==
===Konuri ===
The person who made it is the creator. The main character is called the Blue Beret, but it usually doesn't have any hair. People also call it 'Sticky Rice Cake.' When Totosu was the main character, some people thought that even the real person, Konuri, was a girl. The character was made quickly because of this misunderstanding. His beret was originally red, but it is now blue. In most fan drawings, the character is shown as a boy with silver hair.
File:고누리_찹쌀떡.png|thumb|right|100px|The Blue Beret is a character created by the creator due to confusion over Konuri's real name.
File:고누리인간형.png|thumb|right|100px|A human version of Konuri
====Special Characters ====
=====Child Konuri =====
He is the main character of the childhood series featuring a young Konuri. He wears an orange-blue hat with a propeller and walks in a peculiarly clumsy posture. This posture is also used to depict clueless Child Konuri fans. Similar to Pijax, this character was hastily created but gained immense popularity. Initially, the character didn't have a proper name, but since 2023, he has been called Child Konuri.
File:잼민_고누리.png|thumb|right|100px|Child Konuri is the main character of a childhood series featuring a young Konuri.
===== Dark Konuri=====
Konuri has a form of awakening that is angry at the tyranny of the Pijax. It first appeared in the first episode of Hyung Hyung Battle, which parodies Neko Atsume and executed the Pijax. Later, it appeared in the video titled "The Chick Game", which gathered four Pijax who were particularly tyrannical on the channel and turned the Pijax who didn't follow the rules of the channel into a fried chicken.The Chick Game. (2021, September 23). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILs5eye5Bxw It also appears in the second episode of Hyung Hyung Battle, but it cannot withstand the mass attack of the fire Pijax and touches the baton to Konuri holding a fire extinguisher. And in Hyung Hyung Battle 3, it is treated worse.
File:다크_고누리.png|thumb|right|100px|Konuri has a form of awakening that is anger at the tyranny of the Pijax. It first appeared in the first episode of Hyung Hyung Battle, which parodies Neko Atsume and executed the Pijax.
=====Twisted Konuri=====
Konuri has transformed due to copyright disputes and the comments of clueless subscribers. It takes on a distorted form. It gained popularity with a video parodying the "Mr Incredible becoming uncanny" meme and later appeared in a video parodying Friday Night Funkin where it confronts Dark Pijax. It also appeared in "Hyung Hyung War Part 2" educating regular Pijax but due to its twisted form, it succumbs to the cross-wielding Pijax in one go. However, "Hyung Hyung War Part 3" manages to resist the power of Buddhism symbolized by Mahāvajra. Nevertheless, it gets defeated miserably by Priest Pijax or Imposter Pijax. The character's dark atmosphere caused concerns among viewers and fellow channels, who worried, "Is everything okay?" However, Konuri reassured everyone through community posts that the uncanny Konuri is only for content purposes; in reality, they are very healthy and lively.
File:뒤틀린_누리.png|thumb|right|100px|Konuri has transformed due to copyright disputes and the comments of clueless subscribers.
=====Konuring =====
In this character, the body has become slightly smaller, the eyes have become slightly larger and sparkly, and there are pink blushes on the cheeks. On March 4, 2022, there was a character preview announcement on the Konuri YouTube channel community, which was followed by the first appearance in a video parodying the "Endless" mode of Friday Night Funkin'.Cute Konuring VS | Friday Night Funkin’ Animation. (2022, March 7). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 5, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kCF0yK677M It seems to be inspired by Ski, a parody character of Sky. Occasionally, it takes on the role of representing Konuri's childhood, and when appearing together with Jamminuri, the only difference is their hats. When appearing in Hyung Hyung War, it shoots beams from its mouth. In the final series of Friday Night Funkin', it appears as a duo with Child Konuri.
File:고누링.png|thumb|right|100px|In this character, the body has become slightly smaller, the eyes have become slightly larger and sparkly, and there are pink blushes on the cheeks.
===Pijax===
The character in the animation resembles a baby chick and shares a personality similar to Jamminuri. They were selected as the mascot for the Konuri Channel along with Sticky Rice Cake Konuri. Pijax's favorite word is "해줘" (English: hyung-hyung)
File:The_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Pijax, a character from the animation, has a personality resembling that of Jamminuri and looks like a young chick. This character design is used currently
====History====
The character first appeared in a video called "뭐든지 다 해주는 형아" (English: Hyung-hyung, who does Everything for You) in May 2021. It symbolized the thoughtless, negative comments from Jamminuri fans that ruin the broadcasts, and in the early videos, it always ended with Konuri retaliating against them. The appearance was slightly different back then, with lighter colors, a curved beak pointing inward, and long, curved eyes. The voice tone was also very high-pitched.뭐든지 다 해주는 형아. (2021, May 26). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 1, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W3BFwAMd8o
Initially, the intention was to satirize malicious fans, highlighting elements of frustration and pure villainy. However, as viewers responded with comments about its cuteness, the direction shifted towards being a cute mascot.
File:The Pijax (2021).png|thumb|right|100px|This character design was used from May 26 to July 14 in 2021
The video titled "shock.. show shock.. shock see.. see balo ma..!" started to change into its current appearance, such as the beak becoming flatter and the voice tone becoming lower.shock.. show shock.. shock see.. see balo ma..! (2021, July 14). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y16wgMju3W4
File:The_Pijax_V2_(2021).png|thumb|right|100px|This character design was used from July 14 to 27 in 2021
In the video titled "Traveling the world with chicks," his eyes became smaller and his body color became darker.Traveling the world with chicks. (2021, July 27). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vaF3OCdjgk In the fall of 2022, his body became smaller and he settled into his current appearance.
File:The_Pijax_V3.png|thumb|right|100px|This character design is used currently
====Features ====
The voice is high-pitched like a prepubescent boy, dubbed directly by Konuri in a falsetto. However, in the case of long lines, the AI voice actor "Hobin" of Typecast is often used.
The character represents Konuri's viewers, subscribers, and fans, as it originated from the video "shock.. show shock.. shock see.. see balo ma..!". Konuri's viewer nickname is also "Chick".
Since 2022, it is often written as "Pijax", but according to Konuri, both "Pijax" and "Chick" are correct.
Konuri said that the character is an incredibly cost-effective character from the perspective of the producer. This is because the legs are extremely thin and always bounce while walking, so you don't have to draw a separate walking motion. You can create a walking image by simply moving the image that is bouncing in place.
On November 13, 2022, a complete edition of the Pijax animation was uploaded, titled "Chick Animation Complete Edition".Chick Animation Complete Edition. (2022, November 13). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCrAQbpcXvU
It is also a character with a huge number of special characters. Naturally, there are many special characters because it is a character that represents fans.
On February 16, 2023, Konuri revealed on a live broadcast that Pijax is a kindergarten student.
====Special Characters====
=====Dark Pijax=====
Nicknamed "Ogolgye." This is the corrupted form of Pijax, which has become even more vicious. Its body is dark gray, it has a red scar on its eye, its mouth is pouting, and its eyes are squinting. It almost always fights with Konuri.
After the Konuri's Donbuk Controversy, it disappeared for about a month and then returned. It appeared in the channel banner, glaring at Konuri and Pijax. The changed channel banner was so blatant that it only raised more questions about whether it was "apologizing." This character came to symbolize the anti-Konuri after the controversy, and it fell into a character that further highlighted Konuri's bad points with such an intentional appearance, but it was a bonus that it insisted that it was not wrong.
As a side note, despite having a significant role in Konuri's channel, it did not appear in the Hyung Hyung War series.
File:Dark_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Dark Pijax
===== Soldier Pijax=====
Soldier Pijax is a character based on a young person pretending to be a veteran or an old man who has already been discharged from the military. 
He is armed with an automatic rifle. In the video titled "뭐든지 다 해주는 형아", a variation of this special character appeared.뭐든지 다 해주는 형아. (2021, May 26). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 3, 2023, from https://youtu.be/1W3BFwAMd8o?t=73
File:Soldier_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Soldier Pijax holding an automatic rifle gun
=====Child Pijax=====
This is a character wearing a propeller hat that Konuri used to wear when he was young. Apart from the hat, it is no different from a regular pijax, and it flies with a propeller in the Hyung Hyung War series.
File:Child_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Child Pijax wearing a propeller hat that Konuri used to wear when he was young
=====Ice Pijax=====
Ice Pijax is a character in the shape of ice. In the Hyung Hyung War series, it creates an ice rink that knocks down Konuri and his friends in one hit. However, it is a problem that also kills its team.
File:Ice_Cube_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Ice Pijax
=====Fire Pijax=====
Fire Pijax is a character in the shape of a flame. It can melt ice. If it summons several of them, it can even kill Dark Konuri, but it will retire in one shot against Fire Suppression Konuri.
File:Fire_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Fire Pijax is a character in the shape of a flame.
=====Priest Pijax=====
Priest Pijax is a character with a cross in his hand. A high-end Pijax that is good for fighting Dark Konuri. However, it has become useless now that Dark Konuri has believed in Buddhism.
File:Priest_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Priest Pijax is a character with a cross in his hand.
=====Coin Pijax=====
They are living coins that are primarily used as currency by the Chick Land. Because of this, they have a mindset of trying to manipulate situations to their advantage, and if they feel exposed, they will change their disguise. It seems that they were inspired by game medals commonly used in stationery stores.
File:Coin_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|In a disguised state
File:Coin_Pijax_(2).png|thumb|right|100px|In an undisguised state
=====Alien Pijax=====
The Alien Pijax, characterized by two tentacles on their heads, resembling creatures from another world, appeared in Hyung Hyung War Part 3. Their method of attack involves biting with their actual mouths located beneath their beaks.
File:Alien_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Alien Pijax with two tentacles attached to their heads, resembling extraterrestrials.
There is another Alien Pijax that holds a cross, and it has the same qualities as the loyal Pijax mentioned earlier. However, it is not as successful as other groups within the Pijax camp.
File:Alien_Pijax_(2).png|thumb|right|100px|Alien Pijax with a cross
=====Impostor Pijax=====
Also known as Amogus Pijax, is a character that single-handedly eliminates all of the units from the Konuri side. Armed with a pistol, this morale-boosting unit turns the tide of the battle. It appears as a Pijax wearing an Among Us style yellow spacesuit, with the inner face visible through the lens portion. Appeared in Hyung Hyung War Part 3.
File:Impostor_Pijax.png|thumb|right|100px|Impostor Pijax is a character that single-handedly eliminates all of the units from the Konuri side
=====Foreign Pijaxes=====
In the video titled "global chicks", foreign Pijaxes from different countries makes an appearance. They wear symbols or traditional costumes representing their respective countries and shout "Hyung Hyung" in the language of that country while performing their unique swaying movements. As an interesting side note, the Pijaxes from Japan, Spain, and Vietnam are female. This is possibly because the word "Hyung" in Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages around the world can also mean "older brother."global chicks. (2022, May 23). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKnolRMaJbk
*American Pijax: He wears Captain America's outfit and says "bro-bro." 
*British Pijax: He wears a frock coat, a silk hat, and a monocle, and carries a cane while saying "bro-bro."
*Japanese Pijax: She dresses in a pink kimono with flower decorations, holds a tricolored folding fan, and says "兄さん-兄さん" (pronounced "ni-san ni-san").
*German Pijax: He wears leather hosens and says "bruder-bruder."
*Spanish Pijax: She wears a red flamenco dress with flower decorations and says "Hermano-Hermano."
*Mexican Pijax: He dress in a sombrero and zarape and says "Hermano-Hermano."
*Vietnamese Pijax: She wears an áo dài (traditional dress) and nón lá (conical hat) while saying "anh trai-anh trai" (pronounced "an chai an chai").
*Thai Pijax: He wears a sash (suea pha) and says "พี่ชาย-พี่ชาย" (pronounced "pee chai pee chai").
*North Korean Pijax: He wears the uniform of the North Korean Army and says "동무-동무" (pronounced "dong-mu dong-mu") which means comrade.
=== Kosuni===
Kosuni is a derived character of Konuri, and was created as a character with a pink ribbon instead of a beret, but was given a human-like appearance by fans. In Friday Night Funkin' parody videos/channel banners, she appears in human form, with crescent-shaped eyes that are generally sleepy. In original comic videos, she appears in the form of a rice cake with a pink ribbon. She is usually seen when a female role is needed. After the conclusion of the Friday Night Funkin' series, she disappeared for a while, but she made a comeback in September 2022 with a video titled "우는 고순이 댄스 #Shorts",우는 고순이 댄스 #Shorts. (2022, September 8). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 6, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcq-ywfCWHs and Konuri received a huge amount of donations through video donation.
File:고순이.png|thumb|right|100px|Kosuni is a derived character of Konuri and was created as a character with a pink ribbon instead of a beret, but was given a human-like appearance by fans.
File:고순이_인간화.png|thumb|right|100px|A human version of Kosuni
===Families of Konuri===
====Dad====
The character with the word "아빠" written on his face.홍게 먹으러 간 만화 (feat. 무한리필). (2018, July 18). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://youtu.be/MikmrALkEE4 He is the father of Konuri. He appears in Konuri's storytelling videos and is a true father who always comes to his daughter's aid when she is in trouble. He is the most important member of Konuri's family, and there are even storytelling videos where he is the main character.
According to the video, he has been raising Konuri alone without his wife while working in a band. He even refused to receive the child support that is given to single-parent families.엄마없는 아이에서 100만 유튜버 까지. (2022, December 31). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://youtu.be/oXHa3NR1JMQ He earned 2 million won while working in a band, which was a lot of money in the 1980s, but it became less and less significant over time. However, he still worked hard to raise his son, even though he was struggling financially. He accidentally hurt Konuri when he was in the fourth grade of elementary school because he had gastroenteritis and couldn't go to the school festival. When Konuri was about to go to the military, he was in his 60s and couldn't make a decent living. However, the military still forced him to go, so Konuri has a very negative view of the Korean military. Indeed, it is not easy to get a reason for hardship in living in Korea.
In the storytelling about survival games when he was young, the word on his face changes to "Light Father." He said that he bought him a BB gun without any conditions.a “Survival Game” (ENG SUB). (2023, January 31). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VoD-_Q3JGY
On the other hand, some viewers think that he raised such a child after Konuri's incidents, but some viewers are rather sorry. Viewers who are sorry think that "What would he feel like if he knew that his son, who raised him so hard, became such trash?"
File:아빠.png|thumb|right|100px|The character with the word "Dad" written on his face.
====Mom====
The character with the word "엄마" written in large letters on her face, with curly hair and a pink apron. She occasionally appears wearing pink rubber gloves. She usually scolds Konuri when he gets into trouble.
When dubbing is added, it is not Konuri's voice, but the voice actor "Smoke" of Typecast. To put it simply, it is a deep and thick male voice with some echo added. It seems that mothers are scary in any house.
Sometimes, when the parents of other children appear, the appearance of this character is slightly changed, or the word on the face is changed to "Other Mom" and it appears.
Konuri revealed in this video that he has been living with her father and a single-parent family since he was 4 years old, and he has no memory of her mother.엄마없는 아이에서 100만 유튜버 까지. (2022, December 31). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://youtu.be/oXHa3NR1JMQ In other words, this character can be seen as a completely fictional character. However, it is possible that her aunt was projected onto her because she lived in a big house for a long time.
File:엄마.png|thumb|right|100px|The character with the word "엄마" written in large letters on her face, with curly hair and a pink apron. She occasionally appears wearing pink rubber gloves.
==== Sister====
Konuri's older cousin by four years. A character with the word "누나" (English: older sister) written on her face in large letters and a pink ribbon in her hair. She appears in a minor role. She is the one who laughed so hard that she choked in the video titled "멋진녀석" (English: The Handsome Guy) by Kosuni (this video is currently private).멋진녀석. (n.d.). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZWD8vo6isA
When Konuri was in the first grade and she was in the fifth grade, she said she once threw Konuri on the floor when she was throwing a tantrum.누나한테 집어 던져진 썰. (2023, February 22). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYEpRnBkemU
File:누나.png|thumb|right|100px|Konuri's older cousin by four years.
====Dog====
Konuri's family dog, a brown poodle. He always has bright eyes and his tongue hanging out. He has not appeared much since 2022. He is mentioned by Konuri from time to time on live broadcasts.
File:누리.png|thumb|right|100px|Konuri's family dog, a brown poodle.
====Grandpa and Grandma====
Konuri's relatives. People say that they helped her father raise her after her mother died.
===Other Persons ===
====Somacguffin====
Main article: Somacguffin
Somacguffin is a South Korean YouTuber and character who is known for his animated videos. Somacguffin was close to Konuri for a while, so he often appeared in Konuri's animations. Some videos include the Sudden Attack,한국 군대 혹한기 썰 : 영하 20도면 그냥 할만 하지~ [서든툰 Ep.03 고누리 편]. (2021, December 2). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUbiof8I1PA the Friday Night Funkin' Rapper vs. Otamatone,랩 vs 오타마톤 (feat.소맥거핀) 【 Friday Night Funkin’ 】. (2021, January 21). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRRRUe2illo and the Chick Hellbound.《 Chick Hellbound 》 (ENG SUB). (2021, November 24). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB4bwuHLxKI Similarly, this character also frequently appeared in Somacguffin's videos.
File:고맥거핀.png|thumb|right|100px|Somacguffin is a South Korean YouTuber and character who is known for his animated videos. Somacguffin was close to Konuri for a while, so he often appeared in Konuri's animations.
==== Sandbox (character)====
The character is yellow and has a large Sandbox Network logo on its face. It is an manager of the Sandbox Network who is in charge of Konuri. It is drawn as if it is a familiar face with Konuri. In the episode of the manager's confession, it was revealed that it was a woman.Management. (ENG SUB). (2022, January 21). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an0KqlM64rI
At the end of 2021, Konuri, who said that he did not need a commemorative gift for reaching 500K subscribers, changed his mind and begged for a cake, and it appears that he quickly made a Pijax/chick cake.cake to celebrate. (ENG SUB). (2021, December 29). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a4Yp2mN0WE
In May 2022, when Konuri reached 1 million subscribers, he used the words that Konuri casually threw at the time of the first contract to get a PlayStation 5. Konuri said that he lost ₩800,000 at that time.A confession of love (ENG SUB). (2022, June 13). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved June 10, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnqG3rVgDA
After Konuri left Sandbox, he will not appear again unless the controversy is resolved and he rejoins Sandbox.
File:Sandbox_(character).png|thumb|right|100px|The character is yellow and has a large Sandbox Network logo on its face. It is an manager of the Sandbox Network who is in charge of Konuri.
==Controversies and Criticism==
===DC Inside Activity Comments and Ilbe Controversy===
In 2023, Konuri was involved in a controversy over his comments about Dungeon Fighter Online and its players, which also reignited this controversy. In the past, on the online forum DC Inside, Konuri had made numerous disparaging remarks about the Jeolla region, as well as making jokes about the death of a person and making other violent and hateful remarks that were considered unacceptable by society.[사건사고] 그 모자 발언 정리 빨아왔음. (2023, March 29). DC Inside. https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=dnfqq&no=6070692(아카라이브) 고누리 100만 유튜버의 실체 ㄷㄷ #고누리 #일베 #디시 #논란. (2023, April 7). [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/sMoyovksYQw인방, 🐴)멋모르고 던북공정 하다가 나락가게 생긴 스트리머 - DogDrip.Net 개드립. (2023, March 29). DogDrip.Net 개드립. https://www.dogdrip.net/472666797
On March 29, 2023, at 9:23 PM (Seoul Time) (GMT: 12:23 PM), Konuri uploaded an apology video.일베논란에 대해 사죄 드립니다. (2023, March 29). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJPYssjz7tM
===Reboot World Controversy===
In addition to this controversy, he also faced controversy for his portrayal of Reboot World in a cartoon video featuring a magnet pet that he uploaded on September 21, 2018.메이플스토리 만화 - 자석펫 나오는 만화 (feat. 돌의 정령). (2018, September 21). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://youtu.be/LbSQQMQVPHQ The video made derogatory comments about a contentious topic소 여물 주는 소리. (n.d.). namu. wiki. https://i.namu.wiki/i/Nqscsrk5LIMN6i7r7GmCpM3G8aaMV_k6ZMc5AndRqi8-fXjB1_pofAHKsze2uaoKdMSyhwGLb_2597c8vnO0bSrf4AJfZmdK-QVziefTd9lCktyO4d7rrZ_YQZoDHz1icAfaNYVl0lfTrNbwWr1GGw.webp and compared Reboot World to an illegal free server. Konuri did not apologize when viewers criticized his behavior; instead, he became enraged and made fun of the critics. Reboot World users were particularly angry that they were being humiliated.
In 2020, when the Lunio Netkama and scam allegations brought viewers to Konuri's channel, who was an Innocence user at the time, he mentioned the controversy during a live chat about the reboot.이노시스 새 촌장 강제 임명 [메이플]. (2020, October 30). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzqU1eFEB64&t=426s He said he was in the wrong, but secretly felt bad about it.
===Dungeons & Dragons and user-bashing controversy ===
However, only the title was changed, and the video's thumbnail replaced "Dungeon" with "-Dun-," which is an even more derogatory term, and the content of the video, which generalizes all Dungeon users based on their seniority, remained the same.(2023, January 23). 고누리 영상제목 바꿧네 - 던전앤파이터 채널. 아카라이브. https://arca.live/b/dunfa/68154255
It wasn't until March 28 that they changed the letters from "-Dun-" to "senior" and wrote and pinned a comment stating that they "didn't mean to be demeaning."(2023, March 28). 그 유튜버 썸넬 변경했네 - 던전앤파이터 채널. 아카라이브. https://arca.live/b/dunfa/72791380 However, the changes weren't enough, as the "DF" letters were still written on the face of the "senior" character in the video, as well as the generalization of all Dungeon users to "senior."(2023, March 28). 메이플스토리 인벤 : 공론화 요청 ) 유명 유튜버의 던북공정 - 메이플스토리 인벤 자유게시판. 메이플스토리 인벤 : 공론화 요청 ) 유명 유튜버의 던북공정 - 메이플스토리 인벤 자유게시판. https://www.inven.co.kr/board/maple/5974/1197897
The company has shown that they have taken action several times, albeit inadequately, and could have gotten away with it if it had done so again, but it crossed the river of no return during a live broadcast on the same day. During the live broadcast, he went on a four-minute tirade against those who demanded an apology, saying things like, "They're like that because they have nothing to do in real life," "I need to talk to their manager and tell them off," and "cockroaches."[사건사고] ㄱㄴㄹ 바퀴벌레 발언 풀버전 클립. (2023, March 29). DC Inside. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=dnfqq&no=6072411
In the end, the company promised to put together an apology video as soon as possible, no later than Thursday (March 30). At 9:30 AM (Local time/Seoul) (GMT: 12:30 AM) on March 29, the apology video was uploaded.던파 유저분들께 죄송합니다. (2023, March 28). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeCJVuS2qRI
In the apology video, the company apologized to Dungeon & Fighter players who were affected. He said that he will not make untrue and unfounded statements about DnF in the future and will apologize directly to Neopl. He also promised to release an additional video once the direct apology is complete.
There were several reactions, including some saying that they should learn from this and take responsibility, some saying that the apology was good but still not enough, and some blaming and mocking Konuri. There are also reactions that the moderation system for comments is not real.[사건사고] 고누리 언젠가는 터질 놈이었노. (2023, March 29). DC Inside. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=dnfqq&no=6072257 He was also mocked for working with his agency. The majority of Dungeon users responded that it was "too late" for him to apologize and that his past problematic behavior and forgotten comments were resurfacing in the community.
However, even the last apology is considered insincere by netizens. Even after Konuri's apology,[일반] 고누리 실시간 근황. (2023, April 5). DC Inside. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=dnfqq&no=6106362 hostility towards Dunfa seems to have remained strong, as he placed the comments on the apology video on "hold for all comments for moderation"Learn about comment settings. (n.d.). YouTube Help. Retrieved May 25, 2023, from https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9483359?hl=en and only allowed comments that degraded Dunfa and comments that were supportive of Konuri himself.
===Criticism of reaction YouTubers===
Konuri once criticized reaction YouTubers for "making money by putting their faces on other people's creative works." However, Konuri himself often uploads parody videos of videos that have been successful around the world.고누리 유튜브의 말로. (2023, May 30). DC Inside. Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gonulee&no=3977&page=1
===Uploading inappropriate images from ESRB everyone rated games===
In the past, Konuri has uploaded violent images to ESRB everyoneone-rated games called Maple Story 2 and related Internet sites. 
Konuri uploaded images of inappropriate ESRB-A+ ratings from an Internet space accessible to minors.https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gonulee&no=1508&page=1
===Plagiarism in "cavity comics"===
Konuri uploaded a video titled "Cavity Cartoon" around June 8, 2021. The video had 67.65 million views as of October 2023. However, the unknown fact is that it is undeniably a plagiarism cartoon.
The video completely plagiarized cartoons that had been uploaded before on a site called "The Awkward Yeti". https://theawkwardyeti.com/comic/cavity/
The awkward Yeti said that in order to use his comic for commercial use, he must leave the original source and obtain permission. https://theawkwardyeti.com/2020-about/But Konuri didn't do that. And it blocked comments from all users who exposed this fact. And gaslighted his young underage fandom by posting a picture of him petting Pijax cutely.
===After Hiatus ===
After the Dungeon & Fighter insult incident, he broke the "6-month rule" in many ways and returned in a month.
He said, "I think self-reflection is to show the changed appearance to the viewers rather than doing nothing and only reflecting on myself." "Those who will continue to criticize will continue to criticize, so I don't care," he said, Konuri later edited the text, but the revised text was "This video is for the people who were curious and remained, not for those who criticize for the sake of criticizing."
He also explained the controversy over stalking a female Maple user, saying that it was a mail bomb sent by a close acquaintance who wanted attention because he did not take him on a raid bus in the past.고누리 이새끼는 일베 따위가 문제가 아니지 않냐? (2023, April 25). DC Inside. Retrieved May 31, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gonulee&no=1178 He claims that he did not stalk the female user.
In the comeback video, he set the YouTube comments to "Hold all comments for review" and pre-censored them, exposing comments that defended him. As a result, many reactions raise doubts about whether he is reflecting on himself.
===Controversy after his return===
====Manipulation of Public Opinion====
In his YouTube description, he wrote that he would not censor comments, but after his comeback, it was confirmed that only approved comments were posted, beyond the point of being touched.고누리 유튜브 댓글 승인나는거 실시간으로 찍었다. (2023, April 30). DC Inside. Retrieved May 31, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/gonulee/1630 Therefore, if you search for Konuri on DC, Ruliweb, Inven, etc., the evaluation is quite bad, but in contrast to the internet opinion, the videos uploaded after returning are all positive comments, such as supporting Konuri.# It is even more ridiculous that Konuri's fans approve and expose all the comments that criticize Konuri's critics.
This means that Konuri has not repented at all, contrary to what he said in his apology video. Rather than bowing his head and repenting after being harshly criticized at the time of the apology, it seems that he has decided to carefully manipulate public opinion and solidify his fan base as a concrete layer. The dislike ratio of most of his videos after his comeback is between 70% and 80%.갤주 지금 조회수도 거품이다. (2023, May 16). DC Inside. Retrieved May 31, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gonulee&no=30739만 싫어요는 좀 지리네. (2023, May 25). DC Inside. Retrieved May 31, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gonulee&no=3522
====Channel Banner Controversy====
Even when he changed the channel banner to an empty studio and a chair at the time of his retirement announcement, he was suspected of "having the time to do that" and "not doing it to return." The channel banner he changed after announcing his comeback was also controversial.고누리 역대 채널 배너. (2023, May 10). DC Inside. Retrieved May 31, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/gonulee/2582
====Change of stance at the time of comeback====
In contrast to his declaration in his comeback video that he would never try to convey his opinion to others, he once again contradicted himself in this explanation, saying that he would gradually reveal his thoughts as time goes on.왜 앞뒤가 안 맞어 번복을 자꾸 해. (2023, May 28). DC Inside. Retrieved May 31, 2023, from https://gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=gonulee&no=3789&page=1
== Trivia ==
*Konuri's height is 5′ 11″ (180 cm)
* Konuri's weight is 68 kg
* Konuri was a member of Sandbox Member from September 28, 2020, to March 31, 2023
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