‘I’m sorry’: Asian YouTubers in the spotlight for sexual misconduct allegations

Kim (left) and Koshy are two YouTubers with huge followings on social media. Both of them have posted online statements addressing allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against them. — Screengrab from YouTube

Allegations related to sexual misconduct have put Asian YouTubers under the spotlight this month.

On Aug 17, Singapore-based Darryl Ian Koshy – popularly known as Dee Kosh – posted a lengthy note on Instagram to address widespread allegations that he had approached underaged teenagers for sex through messaging apps.