YouTube star Lee Do-yeol stuns with gravity-defying pull-up routine

YouTube star Lee Do-yeol, whose videos have reached 650 million views, performed a one-handed pull-up routine on TV CHOSUN's 'Ten Million Eccentrics Show'. The 24-year-old Street Worker champion showcased dynamic rotational movements and strength that left the cast members in shock.

The performance began with a distinct presence as a pull-up bar was set up in the center of the stage. Appearing on TV CHOSUN's 'Ten Million Eccentrics Show', Lee Do-yeol is a 24-year-old athlete who became a "Street Worker" champion through bodyweight exercises performed on the streets. He took the stage to introduce a discipline involving strength, holds, and rotational movements using pull-up bars and parallel bars, a sport that has recently gained significant attention through domestic competitions and global World Cups.

Calloused palms of a YouTube star with 650 million views

Lee Do-yeol is already a figure of global attention through his YouTube channel, revealing that his video views have reached 650 million. The callouses on his palms shown on stage hinted at his extensive training history; thick callouses, formed through skin repeatedly tearing and healing, were visible across his palms. The cast members observed the scars and callouses, sensing the difficulty of the pull-up discipline and the weight of the time he has endured.

Lee Do-yeol's solid physique became a topic of conversation on set. The cast members expressed admiration for his muscular build and wide shoulders, and those who attempted to hang from the high pull-up bar failed repeatedly due to the weight and height, indirectly proving Lee's physical capabilities. Lee also lightened the atmosphere with a joke, suggesting he is currently in his most difficult period by mentioning he is turning forty.

One-handed performance defying gravity overwhelms the stage

As the main performance began, the stage was filled with a sight reminiscent of a "zero-gravity state." Lee Do-yeol started leisurely with his hands in his pockets before quickly transitioning into dynamic rotations and holds using the pull-up bar. In the middle of the performance, he drove the excitement to a peak by performing a move where he threw his body while gripping the bar with only one hand.

His movements on the bar went beyond simple exercise, appearing as an artistic performance. As rotational movements that seemed to defy gravity continued, the cast members reacted with shock and cheers. After the performance ended, the cast expressed respect for his overwhelming strength and technique, noting, "He let go with one hand and flew." The intense lingering impact of the stage left the cast members unable to calm their excitement, with some stating they felt as though they might experience hyperventilation.

Source: original video (YouTube)