They had more than four million YouTube subscribers – so why did TwoSet delete 1400 videos?
TwoSet Violin, a popular musical comedy duo, recently deleted over 1400 videos from their YouTube channel, leaving only 29. The duo, consisting of Brett Yang and Eddy Chen, gained fame for their humorous takes on classical music and amassed over 4 million subscribers. Their decision to remove the majority of their content has raised questions among fans about the future direction of their online presence.
- ▪TwoSet Violin has over 4.38 million subscribers on YouTube.
- ▪The duo deleted 1400 videos in October 2024, retaining only 29.
- ▪Brett Yang and Eddy Chen first met in Brisbane in 2006.
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| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +1000 |
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