1st Gen Naninggu BJ Dies at 46

Game BJ Nanningu (real name Han Tae-sik), a first-generation internet broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 46. News of his death was announced on the 6th through a death notice released by fellow BJ Monkey on his personal channel. The notice included a message from the bereaved family stating, "We are sharing the sad news that the late Han Tae-sik has passed away," and it was confirmed that Nanningu died on the 5th.

Fellow BJ Monkey expressed his sorrow, saying, "He was an older brother I truly liked and respected." He added, "​I worked harder and tried my best watching him, and now I am so upset and disappointed." Furthermore, he expressed his grief, stating, "​Why did you make such a bad choice over debt? He was an older brother I truly respected, and honestly, I am angry," and "​What sin have the remaining family members committed?" Monkey concluded by paying tribute to the deceased, saying, "​Regardless, Han Tae-sik, my older brother whom I truly respected and loved, please rest in peace there. I will visit to pay my respects."

The funeral procession for the deceased will be held on the morning of the 7th, and the burial site is reported to be Incheon Family Park.

Nanningu was a game-specialized BJ who had been active since the early days of domestic internet broadcasting, consistently communicating with fans through mobile and PC game content. He gained recognition primarily through his active participation on AfreecaTV, and he achieved popularity by winning awards such as the AfreecaTV BJ Awards Mobile Game Division's BJ of the Year in 2018, the BJ Grand Prize Mobile Comprehensive Game Division Grand Prize in 2019, the Mobile Comprehensive Game Division's BJ of the Year in 2020, and the Mobile Game BJ Division Grand Prize in 2021. He was loved by many fans for his broadcasts based on mobile MMORPG content, including the 'Lineage' series.

As the sudden sad news broke, fans and fellow BJs are expressing their condolences through social media and online communities.