Rapper Simon Dominic (also known as SsamD) has revealed that a luxury diamond watch worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was stolen from his home, explaining why he no longer allows TV or YouTube crews to film inside his residence.
The revelation came during a recent appearance on Kian84’s YouTube channel Life84where the rapper shared the shocking story with viewers.
Giving Kian84 a glimpse into his daily life, Simon Dominic made it clear that he remains cautious about the safety of his home. “I won’t even tell you where my safe is. A thief broke into my house.” According to the rapper, the thief stole a luxury watch entirely studded with diamonds worth several hundred million won.
The case took an unexpected turn when one of Simon Dominic’s friends, who owned the same watch model, visited a watch dealer. His friend noticed an identical watch on display and informed the rapper. Recalling the moment, Simon Dominic said: “My friend told me there was a watch in the shop identical to ours. I tried it on and it fit my wrist perfectly. It was mine.” He immediately reported the incident to the police.
After reviewing surveillance footage and watch store sales records, investigators identified the suspect. Simon Dominic explained that he went to the shop with the police around 10am on Christmas Eve. The suspect reportedly even provided identification when handing over the stolen watch for sale, making it easier for authorities to track him. “He was arrested immediately” the rapper recalled.
Since the theft, Simon Dominic says he has completely changed his attitude towards cameras entering his residence. “After that incident, I stopped walking around my house. If someone asked you to show off expensive items, would you do it? I can’t trust people.” His comments resonated with many viewers, especially as celebrity home tours continue to be a popular content format on television and YouTube.
After the episode aired, clips explaining why Simon Dominic no longer filmed inside his home quickly spread across online communities and short-form video platforms.
Some netizens speculated whether the theft occurred after a home filming session, with comments such as:
- Did the theft happen after your house was filmed?
- Could the thief be someone who knew the interior of the house?
- Was anyone connected to the production crew involved?
However, Simon Dominic never identified the suspect nor suggested that production staff were connected to the crime. There is also no evidence to support the claim that the theft was linked to a YouTube television or production crew.
THE Life84 The episode itself reflected Simon Dominic’s growing concern for privacy. Numerous shots that could reveal the location of his home have been intentionally blurred to protect his residence.
As celebrity home tours continue to attract millions of views, Simon Dominic’s experience has reignited discussions about the balance between entertaining the public and protecting the privacy and personal safety of celebrities.
Sources: Daum | Sports Seoul
