Mina Chan was remembered by those close to her as a warm and kind person whose passion for K-pop became a significant part of her online life. Her sudden death has left followers and loved ones grieving the loss of a young woman whose story reached thousands through social media.
Mina, a Japanese influencer known online as @sweeter_nk, was based in South Korea and had built a substantial following on TikTok and Instagram. Reports indicate that she had more than 80,000 TikTok followers and was particularly known for her devotion to the K-pop group ENHYPEN.
She came under intense online criticism following an incident at an ENHYPEN event in the United States. Mina later issued a public apology, saying she regretted her actions. Reports indicate that the online criticism continued afterward, with Mina sharing abusive messages she had received.
In the early hours of August 5, 2026, police were alerted after concerns were raised during a TikTok livestream from Mina’s Seoul residence. She was later found deceased. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Her younger sister later confirmed Mina’s passing on Instagram, describing her as kind and warm-hearted. The family also urged greater care in how people communicate online.
Some reports have described Mina as 25, while others identify her as 26. Her family reportedly confirmed her death on what would have been her 26th birthday, August 9, making the latter age the more consistent account.
Mina’s life and death have prompted renewed conversations about online harassment, fandom culture, and the lasting consequences of words shared behind a screen. Her memory now lives with those who knew her and the many followers who encountered her online.