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Bodybuilder Kim Woon Seo dies at 38: Top fitness influencer’s legions of fans ‘heartbroken’ as brother leads tributes

A BODYBUILDING influencer has died suddenly leaving his family and legions of fans devastated.

South Korean Kim Woon Seo died on Monday at the age of just 38 and was well-known for creating fitness-related content.

Portrait of Kim Woon Seo.
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Kim Woon Seo died at the age of 38 on MondayCredit: Jam Press
Kim Woon Seo, a bodybuilder, taking a selfie.
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Tributes have poured in for the body builderCredit: Jam Press
Funeral service with portrait and floral arrangements.
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Kim's funeral was held on Wednesday in South KoreaCredit: Jam Press

The fitness YouTuber with over 120,000 subscribers is said to have died in an accident.

No further details have been issued about what happened.

His devastated family have been left in shock by the incident.

Kim's younger brother, Kim Ji Hyun, said: “Kim Woong-Seo, who was always full of energy, passed away due to an accident.

“And went on a long journey to heaven where we can never hold hands again.”

“Our brother, who seemed strong, but was more delicate than anyone else.

“I would appreciate it if you could remember him deeply in your hearts for a long time so that his final journey is not lonely."

Kim's funeral was held at the Gimhaw Citizen's Funeral Hall in South Korea on Wednesday.

Just 11 days before his death, he shared a post of himself enjoying a drink at a cafe on 23 January.

Since the announcement of his death, fans have paid tribute to the fitness fanatic.

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